Amazon Kindle

The Amazon Kindle is probably one of the most innovative technology advancement in terms of electronic readers. You can purchase books, newspapers, and magazines. You can visit the amazon store and download your Microsoft documents.

All in a handheld device that you can take along with you whereever you go.

For a more in-depth review and accessory guide to the Kindle, follow the link below.

Amazon Kindle: Wireless Reading Device

iPhone Accessories

The Apple iPhone is one of the more popular smart phones, and with any cool gadget and cell phone, there are accessories that you can purchase for it.

With the iPhone, you can find cool cases, headsets, headset adaptors, retractible car chargers, and other cords and cables.

To find the best of the best of any iPhone accessory, click on the link below and find descriptions of some of the top iPhone accessories.

Top iPhone Accessories

I'll probably write another article about more iPhone accessories, but for now this one gives you a brief look at an assortment of accessories that you're bound to like.

Orange Box Collection Set

The Orange box is a wonderful 5 game set. It's really a g reat deal. All five games rank pretty high in terms of playability, graphics, and just overall gaming fun. I think if you're into shooting games, you're going to be interested in purchasing The Orange Box set.

The set has been configured for Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, so you can be sure to get the set on your game console.

If you already have the game or are planning to get it, you may be interested in the cheats.

You can find the cheats for all three consoles (well, just a starter for PC and Xbox) at the following link.

The Orange Box Cheats & Tips

The codes for the PC version of Orange Box can be found at this link: The Orange Box PC Codes

And, the 99 achievements for the Xbox 360, can be found here: XBox Achievements for The Orange Box

So, when thinking about purchasing the Orange Box game set, really take into account that the price is generally the same as for other games and you're not getting one game, but 5!

The games that you'll receive in the box set includes:

Half-Life 2

Half-Life 2 Episode 1

Half-Life 2 Episode 2

Team Fortress 2

Portal

Below you'll find the video games as sold on Amazon, which will probably be the cheapest place to find them new. First is the PC edition, then Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3.

Laptop Accessories

Two things that tend to be essential with any laptop include a laptop case and a laptop cooling pad. Granted I could probably go into a good bit of detail about both accessories, I've opted to just squeeze them both into one blog. Why can't they share?



I'll start with the laptop case. Whether you often take you laptop to work or not, you may still be interested in a case to hold and protect your notebook computer. It's important to find the right one for you and your needs. If you travel a lot, you probably don't want a laptop sleeve, even though they are slim and attractive. Instead, you'd want to invest in a case with proper cushioning and maybe extra pockets.

For the college student, he may be interested in a book bag laptop case so to carry a textbook with him to the library.

There are so many different types of laptop cases, if can be hard to not grab the first one you see that you like. Do a little shopping around first.

How to Choose a Laptop Case



Also, another essential accessory for notebook computers is a cooling pad. Laptops frequently overheat which can cause you to lose the project, assignment, or report, that you've been diligently working on. To prevent laptop overheating, you can purchase one of many laptop cooling pads.

It only takes one, but do a little shopping around to find the right one. Amazon has several to choose from, but you may want to check out the review of the top three laptop cooling pads before you decide on which one to purchase. (IE check out the link below)

Prevent Laptop Overheating: Laptop Cooling Pads

Laptops for Kids

Laptops and computers are pretty popular among people of all ages. Most of the time when you think laptop, you think expensive lap computer for older teenagers and adults. Well, it's time to think of laptops for all ages. There are baby laptops, toddler laptops, junior laptops, and more.

The most popular brand of laptops for children is probably V-Tech, as they are the manufacturers of the Nitro Junior, Nitro, Touch Tablet, Genius, and Double Vision Notebooks. The technology is probably one of the best and most innovative of its time.

These laptops are top of the line in learning material. Your child is going to have loads of fun playing on his own laptop, while learning fundamental skills of reading, math, science, matching, and more.

I'd check out the following links for more information and tips to the best laptops for babies and kids.

Best Laptops For Kids

Baby's First Laptop

GPS Navigation

GPS and Navigation tools can be installed into your new car before you bring it home, but for older models and well if you just opt not to have it installed, you can purchase your own. Garmin and TomTom are the two top producers of GPS and navigation tools.

The links below will take you to 2 articles on HubPages that will show you the best and most affordable GPS tools for both manufacturers. These are portable, so if you go on a trip with a friend in his car, take along your Garmin Nuvi, or if you and your sister go to new nursing home out of town where your dad is now located, bring your TomTom GO.

Just check them out. You'll be pleased.

TomTom GPS & Navigation Tools

Garmin GPS & Navigation Tools

iPods and iPod Digital Sound Systems

iPods are pretty popular amongst the MP3 player world. You can listen to music, watch videos, and browse pictures. The newer iPods even allow for eBooks and other cool features.

There are basically four different iPod series- Classic, Nano, Shuffle, and Touch. In order to see which one is best for you and your needs check out Faces of the Apple iPod

Say you already have an iPod, you may be interested in a sound system. Well, the following links take your to sound systems/ docks. They are the best of their lines. You'd definitely benefit from one of these.

Some are portable, meaning you can take them to the romantic meeting in the park. Some come in different colors to accessorize to your home decor. Some have remotes. Some feature an FM radio. Check them out and figure out which one is best for you. You'll be surprised at some of the prices; most are pretty affordable.

Top 3 Digital Music System

Top 5 iPod Docks & Sound Systems

Digital Cameras VS Film Cameras

This entry is going to be rather short.

It's more of an opinion. Do you think that the film camera is obsolete?

Is the disposable film camera going to be replaced by the digital disposable camera?

Currently, the digital disposable is on average $10 double the disposable film.

What do you think?

Should We Say Goodbye to Film Cameras?

Disposable Film to Disposable Digital

Smart Phones

Wow, I didn't realize how long it's been since my last post. Sorry about that. I want to go over the smart phone in brief, very brief details.

In order to decide if you are the right person with the lifestyle that calls out for a smart phone, you'll want to check out Is the Smart Phone for You?

Otherwise, I'm assuming you already have a smart phone or have made your mind up about getting one. Personally, I'd love a smart phone, but I don't really have a reason for it. All I do is text, take and send pictures, and that's about it. These things I can do on a regular flip phone, like the Razor or whatever the new top phone is these days.

Smart phones have internet capability, and some have GPS pre-installed. You can update your personal calendar and keep track of your contacts.

Other than that the smart phone is just a cell phone PDA combo. You can download various softwares and games to help you fill your time and aid in research and life management.

Check out the following links for more information about where your can find software for your smart phone.

Software for Smart Phones
GPS Software for Smart Phones
Nursing Software for Smart Phones

Educational Video Games

It can be hard to find the right educational games for your kids, but they are out there and they are good. The best are made so that your kids don't even realize they're learning while they're playing fun games and getting high scores on various activities.

The more popular education games include those by VTech and Leapfrog.

If you want to stay away from actual handheld vidoe games or video game consoles, you can purchase educational computer games such as JumpStart.

Check out the below link for more information about educational video games for kids.

Educational Video Games

Video Games for Kids

It can be hard to find games that are aged appropriately for kids. Games that are minimal on the violence, language, and nudity (yes, there can be nudity in video games).

Nintendo Wii Video Games:

Nintendo Wii New Game Release: Fun Kids Video Games
There have been a handful of good games released for the Nintendo Wii recently. Some of these games include SEGA Bass Fishing, Karaoke Revolution: American Idol Encore Bundle, and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None. I've never been and American Idol fan, but this fun karaoki game is harmless for kids. The Bass Fishing is pretty cool in my books. And, my favorite, is the Agatha Christie Wii game. I've always been a big Agatha Christie book fan, so when the game came out, I had to try it. It's pretty good.

Wii Video Games: Kidz Sports
Sports and kids can be a hard combo to meet. Well with this kids sports series, you've found your match. I found the ice hockey video game boring because of the simplicity of the game, but you never know you may find it enjoyable.

DS Lite Video Games:

Nintendo DS Lite Nintendogs Cheats & Tips
And, how harmless can you get with dogs. Nintendogs is a fun game for just about any age. I'm 22 and have found myself raising a puppy of my own.

HubLove Contest Winners for Day 16

Ok... So I've made my decision...

After reading the folllowing hubs for the clue 'Paris,' I found that Plaster of Paris Art Project: Magnets was a unique take on 'Paris.' The guide was informative and easy to read. The project is a great gift idea. The runner- up was Ten Women Hotter than Paris Hilton. I found the runner- up hub also a unique take on the clue word for the day. The hub was an interesting read with beautiful women to look at.

Since the Treaty of Paris: A Nostalgic Look at Franco-American Relations

Ten Women Hotter than Paris Hilton

Plaster of Paris Art Project: Magnets

Le Moulin Rouge

Pictures of the Eiffel Tower

All of the hubs that I read were great reads and great hubs. I was just looking for something a little different with this one. Something out of the ordinary and not Paris, France. ;-) Although, I have nothing against the city (I'd love to visit France and Europe one day), I was just looking for a different take on the topic.

HubLove Contest

I meant to mention this with yesterday's post...

HubPages is holding a contest where the winner wins up to $5,000 worth of electronics. It's a rather good deal...

Although, I have not been readily participating in the contest, I have been keeping my eye on the hubs being published and the winner scoreboard.

Currently, the scoreboard reads:
Stacie Naczelnik - 103
Whitney05 - 90
gamergirl - 44
RLANDA - 43
Talem - 41
Patty Inglish, MS - 38
amy jane - 35
mermania27 - 34
stephhicks68 - 30
helenathegreat - 29

The clue for Friday was Paris.

I will be judging later today to pick the best of the day. I will update in a while.