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AP reports here at Yahoo News: Purists who play the silver ball might say pinball should be enjoyed on full-sized machines, but few of us have the money or den space to house an arcade-size collection.

AP reports here at Yahoo News: “Three Girls and Their Brother” (Shaye Areheart Books, 337 pages, $23.95), by Theresa Rebeck: In her first novel, playwright and screenwriter Theresa Rebeck skewers paparazzi culture and our national obsession with the hookups and breakdowns of the young and the beautiful.

Whether you’re an IT manager or a mobile professional, you can maximize your business results with an organizer that makes the most of your on-the-go style. The powerful iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld will run your work applications and a broad range of third-party solutions. The large 4″ touch screen means excellent viewing in a variety of light conditions. It has robust SDIO expansion and it lets you connect to the Internet and get e-mail, at the office and in Wi-Fi hot spots in airports, cafes, and hotels. Integrated WiFi – 802.11 b/g with WPA2 security Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR Marvell PXA310, 624MHz Processor 4 transflective TFT 260K color Display, 480 x 640 pixel (VGA) touch panel with LED backlight 64MB SDRAM main memory for running applications, 256MB flash ROM 2200-mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable, user changeable battery 24-pin docking connector, mini USB, Micro SD card slot Integrated microphone, receiver, two speakers, and 3.5mm 4 pin headphone jack Operating system – Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic Dimensions – 4.96 x 2.99 x 0.63 Weight – 114.6 grams (3.68 ounces) with battery. 

For more info, some customer reviews and to buy the HP 211 HP iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld see this page here in our online store.

Nintendo Wii Features:
  •  Plays two disc formats in a single, self-loading media bay
  •  Features a processing chip from IBM and a graphics chip from ATI
  •  Backwards compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games and most peripherals
  •  Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection gaming service

Amazon Customer Reviews:

Wii for my son, PS3 for mii (wait, I meant “me”)   March 30, 2008
Finally picked up a Wii from Amazon for my son’s birthday. I already have a PS3 that I love, but my son likes to hijack it to play the “Duckie” and Locco Rocco games. So now I have my PS3 on my hi-def set and the wii on the much smaller standard 4:3 tv.
I give the wii 4 stars for the package as a whole. Nice form factor (it takes up very little space when on the vertical stand), and innovative motion-sensing controls that even a toddler can use. The inclusion of Wii Sports is fantastic, but I am a bit disappointed that I have to purchase the web browser separately (about $5, but it should really be pre-installed). On a side note, the soft remote jacket makes the wiimote a little bulky for small hands.

The Wii is great for family time, or get-togethers with friends. It encourages bonding time among the family, as everyone can participate and cheer each other on (my son isn’t at the trash talk stage… yet). However, I don’t see it getting much use by a single player. Even my son doesn’t spend much time with it unless someone else is around to join in or watch.
Overall, I would say that the Wii is a nice complemtary system to my PS3. If I only had the Wii, I think I would be a little disappointed (with no Blu-ray playback, no 1080p, no upscaling of dvds, no divx playback, and no downloadable content for Rock Band). I am, however, looking forward to what Nintendo and their third party developers come up with that takes advantage of the wiimote control mechanism, as there are only a few titles that interest me at this time. I’ll likely get Wii Fit when it’s available (I could use it). Yes, this is my son’s system. However, this doesn’t mean that I can’t hijack it for myself from time to time…
Pretty great system   March 30, 2008
This gaming system is great. It has what you would expect from this generation of video games minus the incredible graphics. That is the only disappointment though. It is fun, and keeps you active with selected games. It’s fun for the entire family.

Not just for kids   March 29, 2008
Product was delivered promptly. The Wii provides hours of entertainment for adults as well as kids – this takes gaming to a whole new dimension with the remote control. LOVE IT!

For more info and customer reviews as well as to buy the Ninetndo Wii see this page here in our online store.

Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: “TOKYO – Nintendo Co Ltd’s (7974.OS) Wii game console outsold Sony Corp’s (6758.T) PlayStation 3 by 3-to-1 in Japan in March but its DS handheld machine fell behind the PlayStation Portable for the first time in six months, a game magazine publisher said.”

You can find some customer reviews on the Ninetndo Wii here and also some customer reviews on Sonys Playstation 3 here in our online store.

Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device

Features:
  •  Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
  •  Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
  •  Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
  •  Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle.
  •  Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.

Amazon Customer Reviews:

A Great Beginning to a New Future for the Written Word   April 3, 2008

I’ve been looking at Ebooks for several years but never saw one I was willing to actually purchase until I saw the Kindle. I was interested in an Ebook reader for 3 reasons: 1) adjustable font–I’m well into middle-age and my eyes aren’t what they used to be; 2) the ability to carry MANY books in a convenient, lightweight way when I travel; and 3) there had to be a sizeable amount of CONTENT available or the Ereader was merely a useless electronic gadget.

I’ve had my Kindle for 2 months, and the Kindle meets the first two requirements EXCELLENTLY, and I give the 3rd requirement a "good". I now have many books at my fingertips and can pull out my K filled with reading material when I have to wait for a flat tire to be fixed, when I’m waiting in a long line at a store, whenever I’m waiting, period!

The page buttons were a minor nuisance at first, but I quickly learned how to hold the K (with the cover on) and pick it up without hitting the buttons. It was learning curve to be sure, but easily learned.

A dot of velcro on the bottom right corner of the cover keeps the cover on, or looping the elastic around the bottom right-hand corner does the trick, too. Again, a minor nuisance but NOT worth the quibble everyone seems to make over it.

The scroll wheel is easy to use. I’ve done a lot of highlighting and adding notes to the books I’ve read. There’s a bit of a learning curve associated with it, but nothing insurmountable.

Downloading books is a breeze! Amazon has FAR, FAR more content available than any other Ebook prior to it, altho it still has a long way to go. I still have a lonnng list of books I want to see Kindled, but every week I’m finding more and more on my list available in the Kindle store, and I’m confident that in time, my entire list will be kindled. I could NEVER make that statement with any previous incarnation of the Ereader.

The Experimentals are just that: add-ons, but not necessary to the reason why I purchased the Kindle. I don’t care about NowNow, I use my computer to surf the web, and I use an MP3 player to listen to music.

If you’re looking for an all-in-one product for yourself, you’re looking in the wrong place. The Kindle wasn’t DESIGNED for that. It was DESIGNED to be an E-reader, and it does that VERY WELL. If you’re looking at the Kindle for the sole purpose on which to read documents, your laptop is probably the better choice. If you wish to read books on your Kindle, I can’t recommend it highly enough!

The written word is here to stay: it just may come in a different delivery system. It doesn’t mean physical books are/will be rendered useless. It just means that there is ANOTHER possible way in which to
read material. And ANY way that enriches the reading experience for many people is a GOOD thing, IMHO.

The Kindle is Awesome!   April 3, 2008

I read a book review by Stephen King and it wasn’t the book that peaked my interest, but the vehicle in which he read it. Yes, the Kindle is the future. While we’ve not expanded the horizon into newspapers, the fact you can receive a book to this unit at the click of a button is fanstatic. There are so many adjustments you can make to enhance your reading experience, like font size etc., this makes the average reader enjoy publications like never before. While the price is a tad high, if you’re spending $20 for a hardcover, and read with a great degree of frequency this is for you. It will pay for itself in no time. If you’re the kind of person that likes the dust jacket and something for the bookcase…maybe not but just the mere fact your newspaper arrives to your book without the extra paper makes enviornmental sense. We look forward to an exciting future with our Kindle. Perhaps something for the kids as well (?)

National Geographic Adventure
Is a new magazine from National Geographic, geared for a generation of active men and women who seek new & challenging ways to explore and experience the world. Adventure offers an exciting mix of great photography, features and service articles, written for readers with multiple interests and varying skill levels. The upfront compass section is a guide to adding adventure to one’s life with adventure trends, trips, equipment, reviews & resources. Departments present authentic voices and fresh ideas from the world of adventure. Features focus on best adventure stories, profiles, travel destinations, sports, surveys and more.

Amazon Customer Reviews:

Adventures for Adults and Family   August 3, 2006
I especially love this magazine because it gives details of different "non tourist" adventurous things to do. EIther with the family or by yourself. From Canoeing to Climbing a mountain. I recommend it for anyone who likes the outdoors and likes to live on the edge, and with this magazine you will know what most adventure-ers dont.

For more info and to buy the subscription for National Geographic Adventure see this page here in the picsfrom.com travel store.

AP writes here at Yahoo News: It’s impossible to walk into "Shine a Light," Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Stones concert film, without decades’ worth of expectations. We simply know too much about the filmmaker and the rock stars and their previous music-doc outings.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
8.0-megapixel effective recording * 2-1/2" color LCD screen * real image optical viewfinder * 3X optical zoom (4X digital/12X total zoom) * optical image stabilization * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 38-114mm * top JPEG resolution: 3264 x 2448 *

Customer Reviews

Great camera   April 1, 2008
For a digital camera novice who has used the same one for the last 5 years, this is a great design in terms of portability and lightweight. I wish the buttons were easier to interpret and that there were a simple mode to take basic pictures. I have found that the face detection aspect of it does slow down the picture taking. This is especially hard to overcome when trying to take pictures of small chilren who do not hold poses. The quality is excellent though.

Great compact camera   March 30, 2008
I am impressed with the quality for the size of this camera. The viewing screen is bright. I brought it for its size and one of the few cameras that still have an eye viewer for those sunny days when the LCD is viewable.

Love my new camera!   March 29, 2008
I will admit freely to being the ulitmate girly-girl and primarily purchasing this camera because it is my favourite colour (brown) and would match 90% of my wardrobe However, I am very impressed by the quality of the pics. I have had the camera only 2 days now but I have taken it everywhere with me ( it is small enough to fit in your pocket…really tiny) and have gotten some amazing shots.Those 8 MPs really work! I have always been a Canon fanatic and they have not disappointed me yet.

For more information, customer reviews and to buy the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom see this page here in our online shop.

AP reports here at Yahoo News: LOS ANGELES – Sony Pictures Television says it will become the first Hollywood studio to offer full-length movies by cellphone. The unit of Japanese electronics maker Sony Corp. says it will offer a range of popular titles on special AT&T Inc. phones in May.