Store your data in Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB

My first external hard drive was a Mybook Western Digital 150 GB. My, what a big mistake it was. It was cluncky and needs to be pluged into an outlet to work. I guess I was not doing my homework then. Say no more. I recently purchased the Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB for my gf and it was great! Small enough to fit in a pocket and is powered through your computer's USB port so there is no need for a load of adapter and cables. I give this little devil a 5 star.

These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable.* Works with Windows® and Mac®. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security.

Sleek and colorful - This beautiful portable drive, available in many eye-catching colors, is light and easy to carry and fits smoothly in your hand or pocket.
USB powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed*.

Synchronized and secure - Plug My Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption. (Windows only)

Compatible - Use with Windows® and Macintosh® computers
Includes Google™ software - Search your drive, manage your photos, and simplify Web searches with included Google software. (Windows only)
* An optional cable is available for the few computers that limit power from the USB port.

Ideal For storing or backing up your digital music, videos and photos.
Carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road and keeping them in sync.

Sharing large files between office and home, between PC and Mac.
Pick from multiple colors to express your unique style.

System RequirementsWindows
Available USB port Windows 2000/XP/Vista® Macintosh
Available USB port Mac® OS X 10.4.11+ Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

Package Contents: My Passport Essential portable hard drive
USB 2.0 cable
Quick Install Guide

source: http://www.westerndigital.com/

On the go with Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator

My car recently got broken in. The only thing that was stolen was my Garmin nuvi 200 which is worth less in $100 used on Ebay. Being a newbie in VA, it's almost impossible to get around without a GPS. On the brightside of things, this whole stolen GPS thing is my best reason to get a new one. Introducing Garmin nüvi 760 with bluetooth:

Verdict: The Best nuvi Yet

Specifications
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 3.0"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.2 ounces (190 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 5 hours
Receiver: SiRF Star III
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")
3D map view
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
Bluetooth for hands-free calling
FM Traffic
MSN Direct Compatible (requires purchase optional MSN receiver)
MP3 player
Audio book player
Picture viewer
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator
Touchscreen
FM transmitter
Headphone jack/audio line-out
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature)


The Good:
FM transmitter with MP3 playback
Simple interface with big icons
Compact windshield mount
Great verbal speed and red light camera warnings...

The bad:
...but you'll have to rummage through the internet trough first
Streets drop in and out at normal map detail


The bottomline:
If you're in the market for a GPS navigator with an FM transmitter and MP3 playback, not to mention excellent safety camera warnings, the Nuvi 760 is the pick of the moment.


source: cnet.com

Go on your trip with Canon XH A1

The good: Excellent video quality; extremely customizable; great lens and optical stabilizer; fast focus.

The bad: No 720p recording capability; coarse, low-resolution LCD.

The bottom line: Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.

source: cnet.com

Top of the line bluetooth: Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset

The good: The Aliph Jawbone 2 is a fashionable Bluetooth headset with a comfortable fit and an array of noise-canceling and voice-enhancement technologies that result in amazing sound quality.

The bad: The Aliph Jawbone 2 doesn't have a volume rocker, and the LED light is located directly on top of the Talk button.

The bottom line: Despite its quirks, the Aliph Jawbone 2 is quite possibly the ultimate Bluetooth headset in terms of design and sound quality.

source: cnet.com

A must have for video lovers: Apple iPod classic (120GB)

Pros: Apple’s only remaining hard disk-based iPod, boasting family-leading storage capacity and battery performance at reasonable pricing. Available in silver or black versions, each with full support for music, video, photo, and game playback. Adds new headphone port-based voice recording and remote control technology, as well as Genius playlist creation. Fastest iPod at transferring media from iTunes, by a substantial factor. Now the only iPod that remains compatible with older FireWire charging accessories, including expensive past speaker systems and certain car kits. A solid compromise device.
Cons: Despite large hard drives and batteries, outdated 2.5” screen and interface continue to fall behind Apple’s best devices in ease-of-use and quality of overall media playback experience, forcing users to pick between great screens or the hard disks necessary to carry lots of video around. Lacks several new features added to fourth-generation iPod nano. Remains incompatible with pre-2008 video-out accessories, including portable video displays, requiring recent and more expensive replacements. Not available in capacities as large or larger than last year’s biggest model.

source: iloung.com