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For the longest time, I thought the most useless item on a fax machine or a multi-function printer (MFC) was the actual phone. It was either a corded handset or just a keypad with no receiver to dial out. Now considering the fax machine is soon to be going the way of the dodo bird – sorry Fred, as a phone into today’s cordless world, mostly of them are now more or less useless.
After the success of its Flip Ultra line of pocket-sized point and shoot Camcorders, Pure Digital (Flip Video – now a Cisco Company) has finally released in Canada its new smaller sleeker line – the Flip Mino and the Flip Mino HD. Full Story
If you are taking a 30- minutes short hop from Ottawa to Montreal, it may not make much of a difference but when you start taking those long hauls or even that moderate 3 ½ flight from Edmonton to Toronto knowing not only what type of aircraft you’re on but what type and where your seat is located can make the difference between being refreshed or cranky when you eventually de-plane………
Read Greg’s CANOE Article on SEATGURU
While everything today seems to be mass-produced, it’s nice to know that you can still get something personalized without paying through the nose. And it’s not a keychain, t-shirt or a license plate – it’s a pocket camcorder!
READ Greg’s ARTICLE AT G4TECH TV
BT June 15th, 2009 8:40AM
While Video becomes popular, Audio is still alive and well. One of the reasons is the availability MP3, podcasts and the ease editing.
Audio Recorders are also getting more sophisticated, powerful and with incredible capabilities that before would require a studio and a computer.
I like to use car analogies for Recorders:
H4N by ZOOM ($449) – The Lamborghini
Futuristic Funky design; Featured on the cover of Popular Science May 2009 as one of the most desirable gadgets today with recording with the capability of DVD quality sound. Used by artists and musicians.
featured in Greg’s gift ideas for Father’s Day
H2 by ZOOM ($239) – The Hummer
Rock solid recording with 4 built-in microphones that can record 360 degrees.
You may not find Zoom at all electronics shops – but you can find them at Axe Music or on-line at AxeMusic.com
Olympus LS-10 ($449)– The Porsche
Sleek Aluminum styled body, highly sensitive microphones; can record in multiple recording formats. Large display.
Olympus V5200– The Toyota Corolla
Good reliable sound recording. Not as full featured and power as the others but great for recording class lectures &, podcasts. Olympus has over 30 models
These next 2 items facilitate recording for those with iPods – more like trailers than cars
Belkin Go Studio – ($149)
Compact Portable Studio that uses the iPod as the recording device with the flexibility of being able to monitor and adjust levels on the fly. You can use the built in mics or plug in your own. Read Review
Belkin TuneTalk Stereo ($69)
Gadget that snaps to the bottom of eslected iPod that turns your iPod into a recorder. Read review at G4 Tech TV Canada
These would make great Father’s Day Gifts
We will also be giving away a brand-new Flip Mino pocket video camera that we couldn’t show on the last gadgetgreg visit to BT.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DARLENE M. OF EDMONTON – Darlene was the 8th caller into the show this morning and is now a proud owner of a Black Flip Mino
Today on Breakfast TV Ryan, Wendy & I looked at some cool gadgets, may of which are suitable for Mother’s Day which is just around the corner.
First we looked at the Centrios Talking Pedometer ($24.95), we also looked at the Home Guardian Baby Monitor ($249.99) – on sale right now until May 13th – $100 off, featuring video and lullabys. Both of these are available exclusively at The Source by Circuit City.
We also talked about the new trend toward handy dandy pocket-sized, easy to use dedicated pocket video cameras.
We saw the Creative Vado and VadoHD, The Pure Digital Flip and the Kodak Zx1.
We also had a peek at the Brother MFC-9990
Click on the link to take you to more detailed information.
To see the Gift Guide for Mother’s Day: read Greg’s Column at Canoe Technology
Canoe Technology Review of Creative Vado & Pure Digital Flip:
Canoe Technology Review of Creative VadoHD
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Mike: Lenny, It’s 5AM I’m not sure how much more I can take of this. I’m just going to shut my eyes for a few minutes.
Mike slowly closes his eyes still hearing Lenny yammering on and dozes off..
Who have you selected as your project manager? A voice is heard from a far.
Who have you selected as your project manager? The voice gets louder.
Mike: Ah – Ah, who is it?
Voice: What’s going on – Michael?
Mike: Who is this?
Voice: TRUMP! Lenny Trump! Do you want to be the next Apprentice?
Mike: Apprentice? I’ve got finals later today?
Trump: Finals? Yes, finals. Well there are two of you left. We need a business plan by 2 pm this afternoon.
Mike is in a drowsy state
Trump: You know what a project manager does, don’t you?
Mike: Of course, a Project Manager is like a jack-of-all-trades and oversees the successful planning implementation and execution of a project.
Trump: Ok. Now, name 3 of the many things a project manager can do?
Mike: Define the Scope, Develop a Budget, Create a Schedule and Manage Risks
Lenny Trump: That was 4, I asked for 3.
Mike: Sorry Mr. Trump
Trump: No! Worries young master – like money, more is always better. And I like money – and beautiful women.
Mike: Thank You Mr. Trump.
Trump: So what’s my favourite band?
Mike: Ah!
Mike thinks quickly. It’s all coming back to him he’s a Gmac mac
Mike: Bachman-Turner Overdrive?
Trump: Very Impressive, How did you Guess?
Mike: Takin’ Care of Business – Sir?
Trump: Well Done! You must have had great teachers.
Mike: Sure Did!
Trump: One last question. What are the 6Ps of Marketing?
Mike: 6? I thought there were 4?
Trump: Greg Gazin at quotesdaddy.com says there are 6. http://bit.ly/16MhJ6
Mike: OK. Price, Product, Place and Promotion and..ppppp I don’t know – Am I Fired? Am I Mr. Trump?
Trump: Well son, you remind me of me when I was a lad – well except for the hair. You need a bit of work. I’ll give you a hint.
“What you need with Lenny and what you continually have”
Mike: Arguments and more arguments?
Trump: Think – Mike! Think MacEwan!
Mike thinks, surprisingly he’s cool calm and collected, grabs his computer and looks up the quote. Mike then reads the quote.
Mike: “The 4Ps that make up the Marketing Mix should be 6. They forgot Patience and Persistence”
Trump: Congratulations Mike – You’re Hired ! Lenny… You’re Fired!
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I had the distinct pleasure of working with the Dead Trolls in the final production of their CD and DVD. Here’s a few photos I managed to dig up. Joe, we’ll miss you!
If you’re ready to take that next step from flip-phone to smartphone then you might want to have a look at the Palm Centro.
Read Greg’s full Review on the Palm Centro at Gadget Guy –Canoe Technology
Another great opportunity to show gadgets to CityTV Breakfast Television Viewing Audience. What a blast it was!. Incredible interview by Wendy Sandwith – it was certainly an honour to meet her for the first time – she’s pretty enthusiastic about gadgets and it made for a great segment! Lots of Fun! Incredible crew!
Four minutes is not enough time to talk in detail about all the gadgets, so in case you want to know more – here it is.
We looked at the QuikPod and the QuikPod DSLR monopod like gadgets to allow you to take photos of yourself and more. We also looked at the Mophie Juice Pack and the Tekkeon MP1200 Cases for iPod/iPhone that double as a spare battery (Reviewed at G4 Tech TV Canada) We also looked at the Ecosol PowerStick – Made in Canada ( review at Canoe Technology). Spare power in a tiny stick to power or recharge various handheld devices. The Timex Ironman iPod Edition allows you to attach a dongle or thingamabob – as Wendy calls it, to your iPod and control it from the Timex Watch. To demonstrate these gadgets, we used the Apple iPod Touch & iPod Video.
Click on the links to take you to either the company website or a review site to read more about today’s gadgets.
Feel free to ask GadgetGreg a question or leave a comment.
If you have any gadgets you would like me to review, please contact me.
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