Gotta Have Gadget

At a time where computers are getting smaller and smaller, you know mom deserves something bigger and better.  The Gateway NV7901u notebook gives mom the power and size she needs!  Netbooks might be great to log onto the web and check e-mail, but if mom wants to create home movies, or photoshop™ some of her favorite pictures, mom will need a powerful laptop!  The Gateway NV7901u notebook has a 17.3 inch widescreen ultrabright™ high definition display with an impressive 1600×900 resolution.  Plus, it has ATI Mobility Radeon HD5650 graphics, so mom can see videos, graphics and photos that look truly incredible.  The i5-430 Intel®Core™ processor and 4096mb dual-channel ram will give her the power and speed she needs to edit movies, watch DVDs or play her favorite games.  With 500 gigabytes of hard drive space, mom will have plenty of room for all her favorite music and pictures.  Of course if mom wants to get online the integrated wireless-N will get her browsing the internet faster than ever.  She can also use the built-in webcam to video chat with all her friends.  For all the Gateway NV7901u and other NV Series products, go to www.gateway.com.

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I cannot stress enough how important it is to back up your computer.  As a matter of fact half way through this article, my regular laptop died.  Fortunately I had the Hitachi Global Storage Technologies SimpleTOUGH™ portable USB drive.  Right before I start to write this article, I backed-up my files and even did an “easy file transfer” just in case.  I was so happy I did because the laptop continued to randomly shut off.  Not only was it annoying, but I would lose several paragraphs I wrote.  So I connected the SimpleTOUGH via the USB cable to the new laptop, and all my files, settings, pictures and music was transferred.  It took me about 45 minutes to do a back-up of my files.  I typically run the back-up just before I go to bed and let it run.  When I woke up the next morning, I simply did the file transfer which literally saved this column. To easily back-up and transfer your computer files, visit http://www.simpletech.com/products/storage/simpletough/ .  With 500 gigs of memory, this external hard drive can host all your pictures, music, videos and will ensure they are in a safe place for years to come!

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I typically don’t promote other websites, but I truly believe these two sites will help my readers.  When you are about to purchase a “Gadget” check out Retrevo.com.  Type in a make or model number and get feedback and reviews all in one location.  Retrevo.com does the searching for you so you have all the information you need prior to your purchase.  There are also tools you can use while you are out shopping!!  Another thing I like about Retrevo.com is there HUGE database of user manuals.  If you have a TV, DVD player, GPS or almost any gadget, chances are if you lost your manual, Retrevo.com will have it.  Don’t believe me, try it for yourself, visit http://retrevo.com/samples/index.html and search for your make or model.

If you are lucky enough to receive a new HDTV or Blu-Ray Player or even the Xbox360 gaming console, ultimately you may need new audio/video cables.  You can go to your local store and pay big bucks for these cables, or you can go to www.optimization-world.com and buy the same quality cables at a significant savings.  I have been looking for a site like this for years.  It drives me crazy paying big bucks for cables. If you find yourself in need of new video, audio, or computer cables, www.optimization-world.com has cables, wall plates, speaker wire, adapters basically everything you need for your new computer, TV or DVD player.

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Toshiba has recently introduced the “Satellite®” series laptop computers.  With screen sizes ranging from 13.3” to 18.4” and affordable pricing there is a Toshiba Satellite® laptop for everyone.  A great feature of the Satellite® series is the high capacity battery (available option) which gives you more productivity from a single charge.  http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops allows you to customize your Satellite® series laptop for your specific needs.  Of course you do not have to upgrade as the Satellite® series comes pre-loaded with tons of software and hardware features.  Well lit, easy access buttons allow you to change the audio, access Toshiba multimedia program or enable “green” mode for better battery life.  A built in webcam will allow you to keep in touch with friends or upload videos, DVD player, plenty of hard drive and memory makes the Satellite® series perfect for anyone on your shopping list.

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I love this time of season, because I try to mix up the products for both golfers and non-golfers.  I know many people who read West Coast Golfer who are secretly shopping for themselves, but are also looking for some great items for someone special.  If that special someone travels a lot or is on the road for their job, a great present for them would be the Acer Aspire One netbook.    At 2.8 pounds and 1 inch thick this Acer Aspire is perfect for anyone who travels.  No longer do you need a big bulky laptop to give you the access to information and connection to email and the Internet that will let you stay in touch.  When it comes to performance, the Acer Aspire One is powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor, and has a massive 160 gig hard drive!  The 11.6 inch screen provides 720p HD video which is great for viewing documents, photos or video clips.  Of course when it comes to a laptop computer, connectivity is a must.  The Acer Aspire One has built-in wi-fi and Bluetooth adapters which connects you on-line quickly.  Available in a four different colors the Acer Aspire One laptop would be the perfect present for someone who is looking for performance and portability.  Check out the Acer Aspire One at us.acer.com.

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If you like listening to music from your computer, check out the Verbatim Speaker Keyboard.  The Speaker Keyboard can replace your standard desktop keyboard or also works with your laptop.  No secret here the speaker keyboard has built in speakers, which gives you far better audio than your standard computer speakers.  Simply press the power button and you will be listening to your favorite music through the Verbatim Speaker Keyboard.  The keyboard is designed to work with Macs or PCs so installation is quick and easy. Verbatim manufactures everything you will need to be more productive including a wireless mouse for your laptop.  For all that Verbatim has to offer, visit them on-line at www.verbatim.com.

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I have been writing a golf version of this column for West Coast Golfer for about a year. When you write a column like this you get a lot of high-resolution images and press material. I have an older laptop, and all this material was taking up a lot of space on my hard drive. That issue was quickly fixed with the SimpleTech Signature Mini USB Drive. When I opened up the package, my first thought was, “OK this thing is pretty small, how much space will it really free up on my laptop?” This mini USB hard drive holds 500 gigs! Simply moving all the high-resolution photos, and my iTunes music library free up almost the entire hard drive on my laptop. My laptop is running fast again, and it is extremely easy to plug in the SimpleTech Signature Mini USB Drive and access any of the files I moved to this drive. It is also a great drive to use to back-up all your important data. Not too many people utilize a back-up drive and then become devastated if they get a virus or a major hard drive crash. Don’t put yourself in a position to lose all your data, be prepared by visiting www.simpletech.com.

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