Friday, July 31, 2009

A new way to find the stars and planets




The SkyScout™ makes a great companion for camping and for explaining the skies to a child. It weighs under a pound and is smaller than a mini-DV camcorder.An incredibly sophisticated device and a quantum leap for many amateur observers, the Celestron SkyScout™ will change the way you view the celestial bodies. Point the SkyScout™ at any bright star and it will instantly identify the object. Or alternatively, choose an object from the celestial database of over 6,000 objects and the SkyScout will guide you to it! The SkyScout includes great information and stories about the most popular celestial objects, displayed in scrolling text and narrated with audio as well. SkyScout combines GPS technology(which gives time, date & user location) with software calculating positions of objects for that moment and 3 axis sensors measuring gravitational and magnetic fields to determine the true orientation of the SkyScout relative to the earth.When SkyScout™ is activated, it tells the user the 10 'coolest' things to observe that evening-employing internal GPS to automatically customize the information to the user's location.If the user is looking at a star that is a part of a constellation, the SkyScout™ informs the user of this, shows a picture of the constellation & helps the user locate the other stars of the constellation.A USB port is included for periodic updates of operating software, as well as the ability to download new data from celestial objects like the Space Shuttle or passing comets. An SD card slot exists for additional content offerings, such as "Astronomy for Kids.The bottom of the device has a 1/4"-20 threaded socket so that it can be attached to a tripod, a telescope's piggypack camera mount, etc. Find this at http://fortrantech.ecrater.com/ and be sure to use Google Checkout when making a purchase.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009


Buy an HP Pavilion Elite Series PC. Surf the Web wirelessly, plus create multimedia presentations, videos and slideshows. Play high-definition Blu-ray DVDs, store and back up digital libraries easily, and enjoy graphics-intensive games.


The Pavilion Elite e9140f Desktop Computer from Hewlett-Packard is a multimedia computer, designed for home use. The computer is powerful enough to work with digital photos, movies, and music, and includes an integrated TV tuner.


The computer comes with multimedia software for DVD and CD burning. It also includes Microsoft Works for productivity and Norton Internet Security with a 60-day update subscription for protection from viruses and spyware.The system is powered by a 2.8GHz AMD Phenom II X4 925 Processor CPU and boasts 8GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive capacity, a Blu-ray player, a SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics. Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system. You can get this at http://fortrantech.ecrater.com/ . Use Google Checkout when ordering this computer.



Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Get one of the best netbook computers now


The VAIO P VGN-P530H/Q Lifestyle PC from Sony is a compact mini-PC that weighs about a pound and a half. The chic system is pocket-sized, allowing you to take it with you wherever you go. It features a high-resolution 8" display, perfect for web browsing.


The Lifestyle PC incorporates built-in wireless WAN 3G Mobile Broadband, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. Users can toggle among various wireless options for the most efficient connection--Wi-Fi for working at a coffee shop; Bluetooth for peripherals; and Mobile Broadband service on the Verizon Wireless nationwide network when traveling outside the reach of hot spots (subscription required).


It also incorporates real-time GPS functionality, making it easy to find restaurants, hotels or special sites of interest. Destinations can be found by simply typing in an address or keyword and then following the turn-by-turn directions. It even includes estimated drive times to let you know how far you are from a destination.


The high-resolution, back lit 8-inch ultra-wide XBRITE-ECO display provides razor-sharp viewing on the go. It's powered by a 1.33 GHz Intel processor and includes a 60 GB hard drive with G-Sensor shock protection, memory expansion via Memory Stick media and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, and 2 GB of RAM (maximum capacity), and Windows Vista Home Basic operating system (32-bit).


Other features include a Motion Eye web cam (with omnidirectional microphone) integrated into the to right corner of the display bezel for easy video chats, two USB ports, and a VGA port for connecting to an external monitor. The unit features up to four hours of battery life with the included standard capacity battery and eight hours with the large capacity battery .


You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and wide screen movies with the 8-inch display, which offers a 1600 x 768 wide screen resolution. The XBRITE-ECO technology (with LED back lighting) delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 integrated graphics chip, which uses shared video memory (up to 760 MB allocated from the system memory). It's compatible with external monitor resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. The Lifestyle PC also sports an integrated audio card with Intel High Definition Audio and a headphone jack.


This notebook also includes a next-generation Express Card 34 card slot (though no PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options. You can find this netbook at http://fortrantech.ecrater.com/


Friday, July 17, 2009

The Apple 20 inch iMac desktop computer


With its anodized aluminum frame set upon a sleek pedestal, the new iMac instantly transforms your workspace from cluttered desktop to brilliant display podium. Because the iMac's housing is made from a single sheet of aluminum, you won't see any seams or screws except for a single compartment on the bottom that provides easy access to the memory slots. The glossy widescreen 20-inch glass display makes photos and movies come alive with rich color. And the built-in iSight camera and microphone are integrated so neatly you barely notice they're there. Aside from the design details, the iMac is also friendlier to the environment with highly recyclable and durable materials including scratch-resistant glass and professional grade aluminum.


Speedier than ever with the latest Intel dual-core processor, the Apple iMac all-in-one desktop PC packs a complete, high-performance computer into its all-in-one design, sporting a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure that's joined precisely to a 20-inch glass cover to create a virtually seamless front surface. It's powered by a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which includes an amazingly fast 1066 MHz front-side bus speed and super-sized 6 MB L2 cache. This dual-core processor also provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multitasking, video, and gaming performance. And this iMac also gets a boost in video processing power from the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics chip with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
The 20-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD offers a resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels. It has a brightness rating of 290 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), a contrast ratio of 800:1, and a viewing angle of 160 degrees (both horizontal and vertical). The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory. You'll notice the difference when you work with high-resolution photos and high-definition video, where graphics-intensive features in iPhoto and iMovie are smoother. And 3D game play--from Spore to Call of Duty--is faster and more responsive.
The 320 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1 GB) have an industry leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 8 GB.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Watch TV and Movies plus do your computer work at the same time


The VAIO VGC-LV240J/S All-in-One Desktop Computer from Sony is it's perfect for viewing home videos, photos and Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning HD clarity. You can even watch and record live TV via the built-in TV tuners. Designed to fit seamlessly into your home or office, this all-in-one HD solution also features built-in wireless LAN and a wire concealing back panel.


Designed for media enthusiasts, this wall-mountable HD showpiece features a high-octane PC with an Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 processor and 4GB of memory ingeniously placed into its slim side panel. With HDMI in and a gorgeous 24-inch XBRITE-FullHD display.


The VAIO is powered by a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7400 CPU and boasts 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive capacity, a Blu-ray ROM with DVD Burning, and Intel GMA X4500HD graphics. Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) is the platform that ties all this hardware and software together, providing a great computer for the home, backed by the Sony name. http://fortrantech.ecrater.com/