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Product Review - Nokia N800 Tablet

Internet at Your Finger Tips
Nokia N800 NSeries Internet Tablet
The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet exemplifies the epitome of technology, style and portability. The N800 easily connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi or compatible cellular phone. Enjoy the Internet on a portable size tablet with a high-resolution widescreen display in the palm of your hand. Effortlessly make Internet Phone calls, check & send e-mail, instant message and take advantage of GPS capabilities with the Nokia N800. You can also access Internet media at home or on-the-go with the Nokia N800's high quality stereo audio.

The Nokia N800 NSeries Internet Tablet frees you from your desk and bulky laptop and places the World Wide Web and much more in the palm of your hand. The N800 is the ideal tool if you're always on-the-go and need to stay connected. Once you use the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, you'll never leave home without it.

We have been using a N800 for approximately 4 months now. In my review I will draw from my own experience with the N800. With retailers such as Tiger Direct for around $200 Dollar the device is a wonderful purchase. The introduction of the new N810 model makes the N800 a no brain purchase. It features a (rumored, faster 320 Mhz ) TI CPU, two SD slots, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB flash storage, 4.1" 800x480 touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphones jack and mini-USB port. The device runs under the Internet Tablet OS 2007 a Linux based operating system. This allows one to install 3rd Party software such as SKYPE to make the uses of the device even more vast. The Screen is beautiful and allows showing photos at high resolutions. The video play back is sub par but I don't use it the device as a video player. The WIFI connection is through 802.11B as the range seems to be well above average.

The device also includes bluetooth for connection to devices such as cellular phones.

Other goodies include VoIP support, instant messaging, an RSS news reader, a media player, and dual expansion slots. I have installed two SD memory cards in our device, giving ample store for other applications and photos. The online community for the device is active and application are being developed on a regular basis. The OS for the new N810 is the same as the N800 so development should continue into the future. For more in depth of the N800 visit CNET's review at this link.

PRODUCT REVIEW- TIVO Series Two

TIVO SERVICE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA

Recently TIVO service has become available in Canada.

What is TIVO ?

With a TiVo DVR, you can record one show
while you watch another. You can even pause
live TV and quickly rewind or fast-forward
through the dull parts.

Your TiVo DVR can record an entire season
of a TV series with a single click. If the network
moves a show, the TiVo Season Pass™ feature automatically changes course and records it.

We recently purchased a TIVO Series 2 unit here at Abbey Graphics to try out the new service. After about a month of using our new TIVO box we are quite impressed with its features and ease of use. It is a new way of watching TV. You can select your favourite shows, have TIVO record them and watch them when you want to. You can fast forward, rewind and pause the shows as you are watching them. Setup of the TIVO box with our COGECO TV service was a snap ! We plugged in to our current broadband internet service and TIVO did all the rest. The series 2 can record one digital and one analogue show at a time and can save up to 80hrs of shows on its internal hard drive. The unit being part of our home network allows transfer of shows from the TIVO box to our home PC or MAC. Once there the show can be burned onto DVD-R for safe keeping. For a more in depth review see this link over at Engaget.com.

TIVO Series Two units can be purchased in Canada at the following retailers for $199.00 for the basic model.

Best Buy     Future Shop   The Brick    London Drugs

Auroralites Dog Safety Collars

This is a Photo of Bronte wearing her Safety Collar manufactured by Auroralites of Mississauga. She has been wearing her collar for a couple of months now and has been getting compliments every night she is out for her nightly walk around Oakville. The collar which is powered by a 9 volt battery provides high visibility up to 300m while at the dog park or while walking around you neighbourhood.

AURORALITES Safety Systems Incorporated is a privately held Mississauga, Ontario company, which specializes in offering safety solutions to various markets, using electroluminescent technology. Founded in 1996, and incorporated in 1999, AURORALITES has carved out a name for itself in a number of distinct market segments, with a focus in the Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement fields. By producing products that offer the finest in durability and visibility, the name "AURORALITES" has become synonymous with quality.

If you have ever worried about the safety of your dog at night, worry no more! Here is a product that will provide you with visibility that no other lighted dog collar on the market can hold a candle. Currently used by Search and  Rescue Teams and Law Enforcement personnel around the world, the AURORALITES PRO Safety Collar is now being made available to the general public!

Your "Best Friend" deserves the very best protection from unforeseen dangers at night the AURORALITES PRO Safety Collar you can rest assured that your K9 companion will be seen, and both of you will be noticed, while out on your early morning runs, or nighttime walks.

For more information on the AURORALITES visit there website www.auroralites.com