The Eye in the Sky

August 2, 2010 — Mrs. Mecomber

GPS is mind-boggling to me. In case you have been living in a hole for the past 10 years, GPS stands for “Global Positional Satelllite.” It was once the stuff of science fiction. And even when it started to twinkle on the sidelines about 20 years ago, only the most sophisticated vehicles sported GPS. I remember a relative of mine who had purchased one of the first cars equipped with GPS. It was so primitive compared to today’s technology! But back then, it was crem de la crem of car technology.

Image from Wikipedia.

I rented a car a few months ago, and the thing came equipped with GPS sat nav. It’s becoming more standard. That’s what amazes me, the fact that it is becoming so standardized. I have mixed feelings. Sure, a car loaded with Garmin sat nav on the dash is very, very convenient (especially for those of us who have a propensity to get lost *cough cough*), but the abuses are present, too. I am uncomfortable with the great big eye in the sky watching everywhere I go. I’m not saying that I have anything to be concerned about (what a big thrill it must be to watch me go to Walmart and back every week, big whoop), but it’s the principle of the thing. Still, I have a little GPS sat nav software program in my iPod, and it definitely came in handy when I was in Manhattan.

What do you think? I love technology, I think it’s cool! But, as with everything, it’s prone to be abused. Do you think the benefits outweigh the cons?

Learn more about sat navs and GPS gadgets at http://www.satnav-expert.co.uk.

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Webcam and Video Messaging Comes of Age

July 2, 2010 — Mrs. Mecomber

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of faceVsion Technology USA. All opinions are 100% mine.

This is pretty cool. It’s the
FV touchcam N1. I’ve never been very fond of webcams, generally speaking, until I traveled without the kids and husband recently. The webcam became a very important tool– everyone missed the mom while I was away! The webcam helped ease the homesickness. And it also gave the kids the opportunity to look into my “travel” world and see everything around me. I’ve also utilized Skype for a few business and educational exploits, too. So I guess I am slowly making more use of the webcam and “video conferencing” more frequently as my career develops.

Unfortunately, the webcam and the software with it has been horribly slow. Most webcams that are labeled as “high definition” (HD) are pitifully inadequate. The images are blurry, the sounds jerky. The cam I used while traveling stuttered a lot, and the connection was very slow. So when I heard about faceVsion, I was interested.

Basically,the faceVsion TouchCam N1 is a superior, high-quality webcam with touch capabilities and extremely high-definition quality, allowing your webcam video to stream up to 720p. There’s a very good video on the website that showcases the webcam– nice!

The faceVsion webcam has an H.264 hardware encoder built in Touchcam N1, which enables true HD quality. So it’s great for travel and business use. There’s also something called the FV ExpressCombo that offers an express card so you can use the HD webcam even if you have a slower, less-powered CPU computer. Looks nice!

Webcams are not that expensive. If you use them a lot, or need one for business, spend a couple of extra bucks and get something NICE. There’s a faceVision on line store that has more information and products. The faceVsion TouchCam N1 is certified for Skype. It’s an easy, plug-and-play cam small enough for any laptop or desktop or monitor, and big enough in quality to really make you go wow. Cool!

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A Perfect Phone for Music Media Lovers

January 7, 2010 — Mrs. Mecomber

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of LG Chocolate Touch. All opinions are 100% mine.

Cell phones are traditionally meant, well, for phone activity! All the extra tweaks and perks of a phone, such as camera, mp3 player, video recorder, and etc, are peripheral inclusions. Verizon has decided to change that, with their beautiful LG Chocolate Touch. It’s a sleek, lovely design; the phone is a phone, yes; but it’s designed for the media loving, social networking, music listening person. Verizon has really outdone themselves with the LG Chocolate, and left the competition in the dust! I saw the phone at Best Buy, and it is gorgeous. The music quality is superb. The LG Chocolate Touch is receiving high ratings for it’s Dolby Mobile technology. It has some really, really sweet perks:

  • Send and receive calls and texts just like any phone, but the LG Touch is geared for social networking: it has a One touch “Social Network Message Key” for easy blogging on the go, to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and more.
  • It provides “Mobile Media,” which is very high-quality visual (photo and video) and audio voice and text messaging, with Visual voicemail.
  • The camera, a 3.2 megapixel, takes very clear photos and videos. The LG includes an image editor, too.
  • There are numerous visual effects, and the LG handset will vibrate to the beat of the music playing!
  • It is the Dolby Mobile technology that makes the LG Chocolate Touch really stand out– the audio is crystal-clear, very nice!
  • The screen is very responsive. That’s a nice change from some of the others I’ve seen, where you have to hammer on the screen to get it to do anything!

The phone is a music-lover’s, social media fan’s dream come true. It is so much easier to have in one small gadget everything you need for phoning, texting, listening to music, AND mobile blogging. I’ve read some reviews by C|Net and PC World, and they give the LG Chocolate Touch great ratings. It is a beautiful phone, and the audio quality is incredible. Check out the website for more details about the phone.
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Do You Hear What I Hear?

December 16, 2009 — Mrs. Mecomber

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Yamaha. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are holding on, STILL searching for perfect gift for the technology geek and audiophile in the family– or looking for a nice music accessory for your home– what have you been waiting for? Check out this classy PDX-60 from Yamaha. It works with your iPhone or iPod. It’s a wireless speaker system with the characteristic Yamaha quality and style. The PDX-60 will allow you to enjoy your games, music, and movies with superior lossless quality, all the while your iPod or iPhone is cradled in the unit. Yamaha uses their new technology yAired, which provides outstanding quality– wirelessly– without the interruptions, delays, and degradation sometimes associated with wireless devices. And yAired allows remote control operations, too, for volume control and and power on.

Plus, the design of the PDX-60 is swanky! It comes in four different colors to compliment your style. I love the teal, and the pink is smashing.

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I have four music lovers in the family (the husband is a musician and the children are following his footsteps) and wouldn’t they love this as the centerpiece in the living room! The Yamaha PDX-60 is functional as well as beautiful– the wireless transmitter will recharge the iPod or iPhone as it sits in the charging cradle.

It’s slick, classy, affordable, and a perfect accessory for any iPod fan and music/movies lover. Check out the website for more details, to place an order, or on how to find a authorized Yamaha dealer in your area.

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The Beautiful New LG Touch

December 7, 2009 — Mrs. Mecomber

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I got to take a peek at the new LG Chocolate Touch over the weekend, at my local electronics store. I’d been hearing about it a lot, and was curious. (It was probably the word “chocolate” that got my attention!). It’s beautiful.

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I currently have TracFone for cell phone service. Yes! I’m an old curmudgeon with cells. I got it a few years ago before I got my WAHM job, and when the kids were smaller. Our needs have changed. For one, the girls and I are always sharing the phone. :S So if they go out somewhere, I’m without a cell, and vice versa. I’ve been shopping around for cell phones and prices. The LG Chocolate is just beautiful– it’s issued by Verizon Wireless (we already subscribe to them for phone and DSL), so it’s with a company I’m familiar with. The LG is a nice, nice cell. But it’s got more to it than making and receiving texts and calls.

These days, we expect a cell phone to do more. The LG Chocolate Touch does MUCH more:

  • It’s got Dolby Mobile, with an equalizer and incredibly rich audio features. So playing mp3s is something akin to a “live” performance.
  • It gives 1GB of internal memory, with an expandable capacity for 16 more GB. Yow!
  • It can automatically download the songs you like from listening to the FM radio!
  • It has “Rhythmical Beat” that will vibrate with the song that’s playing. You can even play along with virtual drums, etc. LOL
  • It is fully prepared for social media networking with a Social Network Message Key.
  • And that’s all besides the other stuff you can do: texting, social media networking, take photos, make calls, etc etc.

It’s a sweet gadget. Check out the website for the LG Chocolate Touch.
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A Hot New iPod Speaker Dock

November 16, 2009 — Mrs. Mecomber

Here’s something that would make a spectacular gift for the music lover in your circle: the Yamaha PDX-60. Wow! It’s gorgeous. But then again, just about everything that Yamaha produces is gorgeous.

The Yamaha PDX-60 is an iPod speaker dock, at its most basic. But there’s a lot more to it. For one, it will play your games, movies, AND music from either your iPod or iPhone. The Yamaha PDX-60 is specially made for beautiful clarity and depth of sound. The functional side of the Yamaha PDX-60 is that it will also charge your iPod or iPhone, which is very nice! The Yamaha PDX-60 comes with a small, separate charging dock as well as a charger within the Yamaha PDX-60 itself. That would clinch the deal for me– the integrated charger as well as beautiful sounds proves that Yamaha pays attention to detail and is sensitive to customers’ needs. I just hate having all these chargers around the house!

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The Yamaha PDX-60 is equipped with special Yamaha technology, called yAired. It’s a clear, wireless connection, with no annoying sound delays or diminished audio clarity. Yamaha promises an exceptional sound experience– the Yamaha PDX-60 features uncompressed wireless audio transmission, a remote control for easy operation, simple operation (no Bluetooth hassles), and no sound delays. It’s a very, very classy little piece of technology. I think it would be perfect for the music aficionado, just in time for the holidays! Checkout the Yamaha PDX-60 product page for more information, features, photos of the device, and retailers to get it.

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