The Cisco Valet (Link) is a new product designed to make life in the wireless age easier. Simply plug it in and access all your wireless devices from one central location. This router will share the Internet with any compatible device in your home. Stream video to your TV or computers, share a printer, access the Internet from your Wi-Fi smartphone, and get your game consoles online. If it uses Wifi, the Cisco Valet will get it online.
The Valet also features a number of security features to keep your devices safe from hackers and parental controls. If you’ve been looking for a way to digitize your entire home, this is it.
The recently released Samsung 3D Starter Kit SSG-P2100T (link) is the new home theater experience. Compatible with the company’s new line of 3-D televisions and Blu-Ray players, these aren’t the cheesy paper glasses that come in cereal boxes– they legitimately deliver one of the best 3D experiences available. And while you’ll never see them on the cover of a fashion magazine, the Samsung 3D glasses are good looking enough to be worn without much loss of dignity.
The Samsung 3D Starter Kit comes with two pairs of 3D glasses as well as a free copy of “Monsters vs. Aliens” in 3-D. They’re compatible with the Samsung C7000, C8000 and C9000 series LED-LCD HDTVs, the C750 LCD HDTV, C7000 and C8000 series plasma HDTVs and BD-C6900 Blu-ray players.
Sick of running wires all over your living room? The Samsung SWA-4000 wireless receiver (link) is a rear-channel amplifier compatible with a number of Samsung home entertainment systems, including the HT-TX35R, HT-X250R, HT-X30R, HT-TXQ120R, HT-TX500R, HT-TZ315R, and the HT-X715T.
I think this Samsung wireless receiver is a great idea because it removes a lot of the hassle of setting up a surround sound system. A lot of people want surround audio, but don’t know how to plug in all the wires. You can always get an expert to do it, of course, but what do you do when something comes loose? I haven’t had a chance to review it yet personally, but a friend of mine recently bought one for his parents and had great things to say about the unit.
The 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System (more information) removes scratches and restores cloudy, faded headlight lenses. No matter how much you wash your car, after a while the headlight fronts wear down. The 3M headlight restoration kit avoids the need to replace them and makes your car look a lot newer.
Put some step into it! The Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer (link) costs less than a cheap dinner for two, but is one of the most popular and reliable step-tracking devices on the market. Enter your height, weight, a few other details, slip it in your pocket, and you’re good to go!
No matter how slow you walk or how fast you run, the Omron HJ-112 will track how far you travel each day. For anyone trying to lose weight or just get an idea of how in-shape they are, a product like this is great to have around.
At far under $100, the Fujifilm FinePix Z30 (click here for more information) is one of the best digital cameras out there for the money. It comes in a wide variety of colors, including orange, pink, whirl white, and violet– making it perfect for kids. But just because this camera is inexpensive and colorful doesn’t mean it sacrifices on features!
Inside, you’ll find a 10 MP sensor, 3x optical zoom, and 2.7″ LCD screen. Out of all the starter cameras I’ve seen, the Fujifilm FinePix Z30 is the best value for the money. Just don’t forget to buy a memory card with it for storage! I personally recommend this 4 GB Kingston SD card to go with it.
If you want a good digital camera but can’t afford a DSLR, the Canon PowerShot SX20IS [link] packs a lot of punch for a low price. Featuring a 20x optical zoom with image stabilization, 12.1 megapixels of digital goodness, a 2.5″ articulating LCD screen, and the ability to capture HD video, it has a lot of in common with its more expensive brothers.
One plus about the Canon Power Shot SX20IS is that it used standard AA batteries instead of a proprietary battery pack. This saves money and means that no matter where you go, you’ll always be able to find a battery for it. That being said, you’ll probably want to get a good set of rechargeable batteries like these to go with it.
Can’t park worth shit? For much less than the cost of fixing a dented car or wall, you can get Park N Place [$11.79]. Originally sold on TV, this product has a good reputation and is an easy solution to a big problem. Simply stick it on your garage floor and as you pull your car in, a flashing light will blink when you hit the Park N Place.
While one might think Park N Place is designed for new drivers or the elderly, in reality it’s a device everyone should own. Even the most careful of us make mistakes. Add distractions and oversize vehicles like SUVs to the mix, and you can see why something like this might come in handy.
The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini-LED DLP Projector [$499.99] makes up in power what it lacks in size. It can project a 858×600 resolution image up to 80 inches in size at a 2000:1 resolution, but also features VGA and a built-in 2W speaker. Its advanced LED3 projection system displays cinema-quality images and it only weighs 1.4 lbs!
The BenQ Joybee GP1 is perfect for businessmen on the go and home theater aficionados. One really cool feature this product has is wall color correction. If you can’t find a white wall, no problem! The Joybee boasts color correction to display a perfect image on any color wall.
The Tamrac ZipShot [$49.95] has got to be the coolest tripod ever. No, really, it’s that awesome. Just like an umbrella, this thing folds up into a small baton and with the release of a cord, the legs fly out to create a 44″ tripod able to support a DSLR camera weighing up to 3 lbs.
This is something I’ve been waiting a long time for. Any seasoned photographer knows the importance of carrying a tripod, but for most of us, the shear size and weight of one makes this impossible.
The Zip Shot is great for travelers or any photographer looking for portability. And with its small size comes a very small price to match.
PC Fastlane is a technology blog that keeps up-to-date with the latest happenings in the world of bits and bytes. The brain child of computer enthusiast Daniel Foster, the site has been around for more than two years and has been viewed by hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Read more about us here.
The recently released Samsung 3D Starter Kit SSG-P2100T (
Put some step into it! The Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer (
Can’t park worth shit? For much less than the cost of fixing a dented car or wall, you can get Park N Place [
