Is dad always on the go? Does he have to stay connected via his laptop? If so, trying to find a wifi hotspot or paying $20 per day at a hotel is a pain. Virgin Mobile’s MiFi® 2200 with Broadband2Go can give dad instant nationwide Sprint® 3G network coverage. Dad can connect up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the 3G wireless internet with no contract needed! It doesn’t matter if dad has a PC or Mac, the Virgin MiFi® 2200 can connect to either with very little set-up. The pay as you go is probably the best feature of the MiFi® 2200 because dad can change his plan based on his personal needs with Broadband2Go plans as little as $10. Backed by the Sprint® 3G Network, dad can find the coverage he needs. Check it out at www.virginmobileusa.com.
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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.
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.
Something I enjoy almost as much as golf is video production. I actually graduated from college with a degree in video production and worked in the video industry for some 15+ years. So when it comes to video products I tend to be a little pickier than most people. A few products that I really enjoy come from Pinnacle. The first is the Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick. The PCTV HD Pro Stick is a USB TV Tuner for your PC. What most people dont realize is the best high definition signal you can get for your television is FREE. You dont need cable or satellite. Remember those old rabbit ear antennas prior to cable? That antenna can get you crisp uncompressed high definition video. The PCTV HD Pro Stick can accept signals from an antenna or cable. I remember watching NASCAR on my tv and the Ryder Cup in high definition on my pc through the PCTV HD Pro Stick. Its as easy to set-up as a cable box and before you know it you are watching crisp HD video on your PC.
I also enjoy editing my own videos and creating personal DVDs. The Pinnacle Studio 12 Plus editing software is extremely easy to use. Everyone has that one Uncle or Aunt who always has the video camera at special events. The Pinnacle Studio 12 Plus editing software would be the perfect gift for them. Features are easy to use for the beginner to the seasoned pro. After you edit your videos, you can use existing DVD menus to add that final personalized touch. Ask my nephew Kailen Richards about how cool it is to have your own DVD. I edited together his football game, and mixed in photos to music with a menu with his name in a very short time. There arent too many smiles bigger than a 5-year old watching himself on TV. Of course I created a monster, as my wife now wants me to take all our old family videos and put them onto DVDs. Well thanks to the Pinnacle Studio 12 Plus editing software it should be relatively easy. Check out all the cool video products Pinnacle has to offer at www.pinnaclesys.com.
