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For any avid PlayStation 3 users, this could be a good deal. Buy a PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller at Amazon.com for $43 and get a Frontman Wireless Guitar Free. Just add both the items to your cart and you will get the Frontman Wireless Guitar as a gift. The amount for the Frontman Wireless Guitar will be taken out at checkout. Not the best deal if you are look at the price of PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller but you will get a Frontman Guitar free of cost.

Here are a few PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller Specs:

• Pressure-sensitive buttons so that you can feel the controller vibrate with each hit, crash or explosion
• SIXAXIS™ highly sensitive motion technology. With this technology, the sensors read when a player angles, tilts, thrusts, or pulls the controller and applies those actions to the game. This technology is available in both the SisAxis wireless controller and the DualShock 3 wireless controller.
• Bluetooth technology allows the players to use the controller wirelessly
• Connects upto seven controllers multiplayer gaming.

While you are at it, why not get RealTriggers . $5 for a piece of plastic is a bit much but it will improve your gaming experience. Definitely worth it. As you can see on the image, the RealTriggers is placed on the R2 and L2 buttons for better grip. RealTriggers comes with free shipping if you use Amazon prime.

Apple Launches its brand new Gadget; Apple iRack. From the line of the ‘i’ technology; iPod, iPhone, iMac, iBook comes the newest gadget launched by Apple, the iRack.

It’s been a really long time since I wrote about great deals. Well, here are two deals and one of them you can’t pass up. The first deal is a SeaGate 1.5TB Barracuda Internal Hard Drive. Here are some information on the Seagate Barracuda® 7200.11 Internal Hard Drive.

This should be pretty obvious from the title, anyways; Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA Internal Hard Drive has a storage capacity of 1.5TB which is huge. This Seagate Barracuda SATA Internal Hard Drive has a data transfer rate of 3Gbps. This Serial ATA hard drive also offers a rotational speed of upto 7200RPM and a cache size of upto 32Mb for faster data access.  SeaGate 1.5TB Barracuda SATA Internal Hard Drive is perfectly suited for high-performance PCs, PC gaming systems and media PCs.

Dell is offering a 2-Pack of Seagate 1.5TB Barracuda  SATA Desktop Hard Drives (OEM) for $270 - $70 coupon (QSRDBGRSGP7MFG) = $200 with free shipping. Newegg.com has listed 1-Pack SeaGate 1.5TB Barracuda Internal Hard Drive for $130. Onto the next deal now, which you can’t pass up.

Dell has a deal up for 2000 Series Play Station Portable (PSP) Slim for just $110. The next best price for Sony Playstation Portable Slim (PSP) 2000 is $161. Here are some of the highlights of PSP Slim :

• Equipped with 64 MB of internal memory
• Allows storing of digital photos and sharing with the image transfer feature
• Offers Internet browsing in Internet-accessible locations
• Dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life
• Ad hoc wireless mode enables connection of up to 16 consoles
• Includes 4 MB of embedded RAM

Thats it for today. Enjoy!

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There are lots of well established tech blogs out on the web like gizmodo, engadget etc and lots of people follow it. They post the hottest and brand new tech news on their blogs but these subjects are over saturated over the net. There are very few tech blogs that  posts articles that are very rare. Gadget Advisor is one of those blogs. You won’t find very many blogs that post these kind of articles. You will only find the best of the best resource on any subject related to technology. All the subjects are handpicked and well researched. You won’t be able to find every bit of tech news that is announced on a daily basis. Only handpicked subjects get on Gadget Advisor.  Gadget Advisor is a fairly new tech blog and from the word go, they are publishing quality articles that is very useful.

Logitech’s Harmony universal remote is the best universal remote in my opinion and Gadget Advisor has posted the same information which is derived from their personal experience. They have reviews, latest news and articles on all things tech starting from gadgets, computer hardware, computer softwareand tech news. You can read a great review of online backup services, some free and some paid ones which can be used to backup online you important data instead of just storing it in a hard drive or optical drives.

Everyone uses a firefox browser to surf the web, atleast I think that way as it is the best browser I have used till today. I can’t live without firefox. Google released their new browser called Google Chrome but does not float my boat as it has nothing I need and use. Firefox has extentions which can be used to make your life a lot easy. No other browsers has this options and that makes it the uniquest and the best browser I have encounters till today. Here are the list of the best Firefox extensions according to Gadget Advisor. I do not completely agree though. They could have added some other extentions to their list. They could have added Fast Video Downloader which is a very handy extension to download online videos from sites like YouTube. Check out Gadget Advisor, you might just find some stuffs you have never seen anywhere else on the web.

Everyone who has played a game on a PC knows how important a mouse is. Before we had access to optical mouse, we used to play games using a regular mouse with a trackball inside it. It was not the best mouse as the trackball would get dirty and the response of the mouse declined due to dirty stuck in it.

The optical mouse we use (I mean the basic ones) are not the best available mouse for gaming as the there are fewer buttons in it (right, left and scroll). There are optical mouse available that are specifically designed for PC gamers. Usually, these kind of gaming mouse cost a lot of money so not everyone can afford it and only die hard PC gamers get it even if it is highly priced. Well, here is a good deal for a Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse on Buy.com, costs $21.35 after rebates (rebate form here). At the Logitech’s official store, Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse costs $50 so I think this is a pretty good deal. Ok, here are some specifications for the Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse:

• Image Processing: 5.8 megapixels/second
• Resolution: 1800-dpi native, adjustable to 400- and 800-dpi
• Acceleration: 15-g
• Throughput: 16 bit/axis USB data format, and 125/sec USB report rate

Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse is not the best gaming optical mouse available on the market but its not that bad. There are almost nothing bad about this Logitech optical mouse except that it is designed for only right handed users. Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse has 1,600dpi optical sensor with five on-the-fly sensitivity buttons which can be programmed to suite your gaming needs.

There is another bonus Buy.com deal for you here. Logitech QuickCam Deluxe Webcam for Notebooks for $10 deal is back online. Get one fast before the stock runs out at buy.com.

iPhone 3G is the newest iPhone launched by Apple. There has been some significant upgrades from the previous iPhone. There are some great new additions and at the same time there are some very mediocrity found in an iPhone. Love it or hate it, iPhone is not what it should be. Still, it is not that bad. There are some stuffs that need changing but apart from that, iPhone is good. I just hope Apple fix all the problems found in an iPhone (both the previous iPhone and the newest iPhone 3G).

Here are some pros and cons found in an iPhone 3G mobile phone:

Pros:

• 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS
• Safari browser and email works great
• iPod application is great
• Application Store is the best
• Seamless integration with iTunes
• Lots of multimedia features
• A working GPS
• Large high quality LCD screen
• Onscreen Qwerty Touch keyboard

Cons:

• Still no navigation software
• Very poor camera application
• Poor battery life
• Non instinctive menus and settings
• 2 mega pixel camera without any flash
• Fingerprint magnet
• Needs 3rd party protective covers for screen and case

We have to pay a fortune to buy an iPhone 3G and it is unfair that Apple hasn’t included other important Smartphone functionality. Talking about battery life, iPhone 3G will support up to 5 hours of talk time on a 3G network and 10 hours on a 2G network. iPhone 3G has a standby time of up to 300 hours. While using the internet on a 3G network, the battery will last up to 5 hours and on a Wi-Fi, it will last up to 6 hours. iPhone 3G’s battery supports up to 7 hours of video playback and up to 24 hours of audio playback.

The brand new iPhone 3G is available in two sizes as its predecessor. An 8GB and 16GB model is available and this time around, iPhone is available in two colors, black and white. White iPhone is only available in 16GB iPhone 3G model. iPhone 3G uses a Flash drive for storage instead of a Hard drive. iPhone 3G works on UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) mobile networks. iPhone 3G can also connect to other devices using Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and a new addition to iPhone, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.

Here are some of the technical specifications for iPhone 3G:

• Screen resolution of 480 x 320 pixels
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G connectivity
• GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 850, UMTS 2100 networks
• Supports AAC, AAC+, MP3 audio format, MPEG-4 video format and JPG, PNG, TIF picture format
• SMS, MMS, E-mail, Instant Messaging, Push e-mail, IM messaging options
• Touch screen with multi-touch function
• 2MP camera
• More detailed Tech Specs here

The price of a New Apple’s iPhone 3G is half the price of the old iPhone. iPhone 3G 8GB costs $200 and iPhone 3G 16GB model costs $300. Price is a lot reasonable than before and this should lead to a lot more sales.

The iPhone, from apple computers, is the company’s first major venture into the mobile phone market and like all other apple products, this phone has also been able to make a place for itself in the market. To put it very simply, the iPhone is the talk of the town and everybody with a big enough pocket, is itching to get his/her hands on one of this beauties. The craze is fully justified as the Apple’s iPhone packs in a whole lot of powerful features along with its sleek design. The interface and design of the phone makes it extremely user-friendly and fun to use as well.The iPhone packs in a host of features and is a very useful, productive as well as fun tool. Although user friendly, the iPhone needs to be set up and configured properly before the user can fully utilize its host of features. Setting up the iPhone is quick and easy, so let us quickly go through the steps for setting up an iPhone.

1. Install iTunes -
   Go to Apple’s website to download the correct version of iTunes for your computer. From this page, select your operating system and begin the download by clicking the download button. Once iTunes has downloaded, find the download file, double click it and follow the on-screen directions. This will install iTunes for you.
2. Create iTunes store account -
   To set up and use your iPhone you will need an iTunes account . To create the account open iTunes and go to the iTunes store and click on sign in. Click on create a new account and fill the form that pops up and then agree to the terms and conditions. Next, enter the information for the way you want to pay for purchases at the iTunes Store. This can be a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. Be sure to enter the billing address for your card and the security code from the back then continue. This sets up your iTunes account.
3. Activate the iPhone -
   
   - Unpack the iPhone and set it in the included dock then connect the dock to the computer. This opens the installation screen. Select yourself as new customer on the screen and proceed. The next step is whether you want to use an existing number for the phone or do you want a new number? Since you are a new user ask for a new number and continue.
   
   - Next, iTunes will ask you what service plan you wish to use with your iPhone. Select one by clicking the button next to it at the top of the screen and click continue. Now, iTunes will ask you to sign into your Apple ID/iTunes Account. Enter your username and password for the iTunes store account and log in.
   
   - On the next screen confirm your personal and billing information and agree to the terms and conditions. Now a screen will pop up which will confirm the information entered by you if there are any changes to be made then click on ‘back ‘ otherwise click on the ‘submit’ button to activate the iPhone. This activates the iPhone and the next pop screen provides the new number for the phone. When this happens the iPhone’s screen will light up and a message will be displayed saying that the iPhone is now activated.
4. Syncing the iPhone -
   Your iPhone is now activated and ready for use. But now you should sync the iPhone with your computer to add your contacts, calendar, music, and videos. This will happen automatically or you can do it manually, although automatic is recommended.

So now we know how to set up the iPhone and activate it. After finishing this tutorial you have a full idea of activating the iPhone but there are plenty more features in the iPhone to see and enjoy. Have fun exploring the iPhone and its features.

PS: I will be writing an article on the New Apple’s iPhone 3G soon.

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Its been a long time since I made a post on GPS. Well, I found a good deal on a TomTom GPS navigation system at RadioShack. TomTom has been on the GPS navigation scene for quite some time and they make great navigation system which is practical. TomTom has always prioritized on navigation for vehicle navigation system.

A good deal is there to be had at RadioShack for a TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver. TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver is available only for $99 after rebates. Bare in mind, TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver is refurbished but the price in very reasonable for a TomTom GPS system even though it is a refurbished on. This GPS navigation system is not the best product available in the market as it has been quite some time since it’s release. TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver has a touch screen for easy use while driving and has 1GB of memory. TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver can be mounted on the windshield of any vehicle. TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver has a map of Canada and United Stated ( including Alaska) so you wont ever get lost again in these countries.

If you don’t like this TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver (refurbished) deal and want a first hand GPS navigation system, you might want to search and read all the GPS Reviews you can get your hands on and choose the one that best suites your needs. I checked the GPS Reviews found on testfreaks.com and I am quite satisfied with what I read as the reviews I found on GPS navigation systems there were great. TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver is rated at 6.8 out of 10 at testfreaks so as I told you earlier, this is not the best GPS navigation system around. TomTom ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver should do the job but there are other great GPS navigation systems around with more functions and extra features. Newer GPS navigation systems are quite expensive so for anyone on a budget should be quite happy with this deal.

Valid till July 31st, 2008

Another great Logitech product on offer at Buy.com. This time it is a Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System. This is a great Surround Sound system for anyone on a tight budget. It is still expensive but is a lot cheaper than other surround sound systems. Now, it is even more cheap as Buy.com are giving a discount price on it. Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System costs $100 at buy.com after a $60 Mail-in-Rebate (Printable PDF format rebate form).

Enough of the deal talk, lets see what the Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System is made of. Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System claims to reproduce dialogue, symphonic film soundtracks, explosive gaming audio and subtle ambient sound accurately. Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System is good surround sound system for people who watch movies in their PC as it has a SRS TruSurround HD which immerses you into the movie. It is very easy to install the Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System as it uses a USB port to plug in. The USB plug n play system allows true 24-bit digital quality audio (Pure Digital Fidelity). This surround sound system also includes a head phone jack to listen to musics and movies privately. It also has a input port where you can plug in mp3 players and listen to them. There is also a media center remote control that comes inside the box but this only works in Windows XP Media Center, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition and Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition.

Here are some tech specs for the Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System:

• Total power: 180 watts RMS
• Subwoofer: 110 watts RMS (into 4 ohms, @ 45Hz)
• Midwoofer: 26 watts RMS x 2 (into 4 ohms, @ 335Hz)
• Tweeter: 9 watts RMS x 2 (into 16 ohms, @ 17.4khz)

Don’t know when this deal expires so go get one before it does. Shipping is free. The lowest price I found anywhere else is at Buydig which is considerably higher than on buy.com. At Buydig, Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System costs $189.00 + $44.95 shipping charge. So you decide for yourself if its a good deal or not. Personally, I think its a damn good deal. Even without a $60 Mail-in-Rebate, Logitech Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System at Buy.com is a great deal.

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Here is a nice gadget for PlayStation 3 owners. Instead of using a game controller to use all the PlayStation 3 features like you can now do the job with a remote controller specially made for PlayStation 3. This will really make your PlayStation 3 home entertainment system more usable as instead of a games controller, you will be able to watch movies, browse pictures, surf the web by using a PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Control. PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Control is a Nyko manufactured infrared remote controller. Usually, PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Control costs $20 but right now PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Control is available for half the price.

GameStop is selling PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Control for just $10. Shipping is free if you choose in-store pickup. If you want it delivered to you, the shipping cost is just $3. You can also get free shipping if you buy in total of $25 and use this code “SAVER “. It is real easy to use a PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Control, just plug the infrared receiver to any open USB ports and you can operate the remote controller from upto 25 feet away from the console. You can control a DVD or CD’s easily and navigate through the PlayStation 3 menus and even skip chapters, play, pause, stop etc on a movie. Here are some of the features available on a PlayStation 3 BluWave Remote Controller.

• Control playback of Blu-Ray movies, DVDs and CDs
• IR technology allows for control up to 25 feet away
• Easily navigate movie and system menus
• Compact USB dongle, no set up or pairing needed
• Powered by 2 AAA batteries (included)