Digital picture frames are actually very practical, one frame to display unlimited pictures, instead of just one. Plus, most can play video, support expandable memory, and have RF remote controls. Until recently, you’d be setting up your 7 inch digital frame on a mantel or table, but now you can mount a 32 inch high resolution LCD on your wall dedicated to displaying your home pictures and videos at 1366×768.The frame can also playback video with sound, including MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMA and AVI files, at their native resolutions with sound on it’s built in speakers..

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People have spent years talking about portable projectors for their video games and cell phones. And until now, there has never actually been anything to back up the “prototypes” or ideas. Optoma has finally changed that by introducing their portable handheld projector called ‘Pico’ made for a wide range of mobile devices from iPhone, to many other smart phones and PDAs. They have a world wide release date set in 2009. Yeah, that’s right, a release date!

The device is based on DLP technology ensuring high picture quality and contrast, and uses LED lighting, guaranteeing a bright, colorful image. Plus, it’s tiny: small enough to fit in your pants pocket. The product will be first shown at Texas Instrument’s InfoComm 2008, close to it’s limited release in Europe, before it’s worldwide 2009 release.

Gadgets used to get a laugh out of someone are probably some of the best ones out there. This one has moved to my list of personal favorites: the Retro Mobile Handset. This little gadget hooks up to your mobile phone’s headset jack via it’s retro coil wire and functions as a not so hands free headset. Can you imagine walking down a busy street sidewalk and seeing someone leaning against a telephone pole talking into one of these little guys? Hilarious right? Well, I know I’ve ordered mine for $19.99. Action shots comming soon!

For some reason people think oversized stuff is funny. Such as massive basic calculators or T.V. remotes, or giant brick-like cell phones and other stuff of the like. Well if you’re one of those people, then you’re in for a treat. The 500XL Desktop Speakers will surely get you some looks and laughs as people walk by or visit your dorm room. They’re called 500XL because they are 500 times the size of iPod earbuds.

They’re nearly exact replicas of the original ear buds that come with any iPod to date. They feature a built in amplifier and can run off of three different sources: batteries, USB, or standard outlet power supply (sold separately). Use them with your MP3 player or laptop, or even your iPod on the go! Comes tightly packed in a peggable clamshell case.

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Like everyone else in the world, I’ve moved on to emulators with all my favorite previously purchased ROMs at hand. Heck, if I could bring my NES with me where ever I go, I certainly would! But let’s get real here, that isn;t going to happen.

Finally, however, there is a hand held NES system for everyone to enjoy floating about the population. With the FC NES at my side, maybe I can finally leave my parents basement knowing my Duck Hunt is safely tucked away in my backpack !

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