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Norbtek.info Podcast, September 23, 2007,Show #44 – Home Monitoring TechAffiliations:Techpodcasts.comBlubrry.comListener line at (206) 888-NORB (6672)Email: [email protected] Monitoring Solutions:AT&T Remote Monitor - $200 to $350 plus $10 to $40/mo for monitoringiControl - $100 to $250 plus $15/mo or $150/yr for monitoringSmarthome - $1600 no monitoring fees

Norbtek.info Podcast, August 26, 2007,Show #43 - Scrapbooking TechAffiliations:Techpodcasts.comBlubrry.com Contact Info:Listener line: (206) 888-6672 (NORB)Email: [email protected] Links:Scraparatus – $30 HSN.com Xyron Wishblade - $450 Xyron Personal Cutting System - $160 Quickutz Revolution - $140 (on sale) QVC.com Quickutz Silhouette - $350 (on sale) QVC.com Provo Craft Cuttlekids starter kit - $29 Hallmark Scrapbook Provo Craft Cuttlebug – $69 Hallmark Scrapbook Provo Craft Cricut - $210 Hallmark Scrapbook Provo Craft Cricut Expressions - $349 Hallmark Scrapbook Zutter Bind-it-All - $60 The Slice by Tinnus – Late 2007 to Early 2008

Norbtek.info Podcast, August 7, 2007, Show #042 – Home Tech Affiliations: Techpodcasts.com Blubrry.com Contact Info: Listener line: (206) 888-6672 (NORB) Email: [email protected] UV-C light - $1000 on up. Replacement bulb - $100 to $200. Bryant Turner Lock - $45 for the deadbolt; $55 for a combo kit Airider vacuum AXIS 360 Bibliotheca Bose Lifestyle - $2000 to $3800 @ Bose factory stores. Heatilator SFE-35 - $800 to $1400

Norbtek.info Podcast, July 14, 2007, Show #041 – Home Safety Tech Affiliations: Techpodcasts.com Blubrry.com Contact info: Email: [email protected] Listener line: (206) 888-NORB (206) 888-6672 Home Safety Tech Tot-Lok – Amazon - $13 HotStop – Lowe's $25 to $45 Emergency planning and checklists Emergency preparedness for individuals with special needs Xcaper - Fire masks - $25 to $90 Single and family packs. PEARL – Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladders for upstairs bedrooms. $329/ea. Smoke Detectors – remote control Battery Operated Plug In Hard Wired Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Home Depot - $44 Auxiliary Devices Heat Detectors Strobes Fire Extinguishers – Kitchen and Garage – Target $17 to $30 Home Safety Council

Norbtek.info Podcast, June 26, 2007. Show #040 – Bicycle Tech Affiliations: Techpodcasts.com Blubrry.com Contact info: [email protected] (206) 888-NORB                  (6672)   Pearl Izumi Vertex MP3 Bib - $400 Castelli Split Second Jersey - $150 Swobo Merino Jersey - $98 Descente Classic Pro Chevron Shorts - $90 Oakley RADAR - $155 to $255 Exo-nerve - $130 Robota - $90 Diadora Ergo Carbon - $170 Shimano SH-M121 - $100 Speedplay Light Action Pedal System - $115 MSRP Rotor Agilis Crank Set & Q-Rings - $329 Crank Set & $159 for the Q-Rings which on Sale thru June (shipped to US address) ZIPP ZED6 Wheels - $2,700 (set) Jelly Belly Sport Beans - $20 (Amazon.com) http://theprobar.com/ http://nuun.com/ http://www.cytosport.com/ http://propelwater.com/ http://matisseandjacks.com/ Fallbrook NuVinci CVP bike transmission - $ Unknown Shimano Coasting Automatic Transmission - $450 - $700 depending on the bike. Trek Lime Retro Bike- $550 LeMond Bikes - $750 - $7,700 Kestrel RT700 - $3,300 Raleigh Supercourse - $1,475 Trek Madone - $3,000+ Cyclingnews.com Article Single Speed

Norbtek.info Podcast, June 11, 2007.Show #039 – Father's Day Tech Had a great day in San Jose visiting theWinchester Mystery House so I'm lategetting these show notes and thepodcast audio posted. Sorry.Checkout the link for the house thatSarah Winchester, hieress to theWinchester Repeating Arms fortunebuilt here in California. Really coolplace thet you have to visit to fullyunderstand and enjoy.Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th and yougot nothhing in mind for what you're goingto get pops do ya? Well, I'm here to help youfigure to what to get dear old Dad. This episode I take a page out ofSteve Holden's old podcast, Tech Rag TearOuts, and do the Sunday Advertisement TearOuts. Lots of tech stuff for your old man.Listener Feed Back from Paranoid Jack onthe Last Episoide, Show #38 - Yard CareTech. Great link from Jack too.DVD/iPod Player-Dock - $140 Circuit CityPanisonic HT & iPod Dock - $400 Circuit CityION iTTUSB Turntable - $130 Circuit CityJensen DVD/iPod/XM - $400 Circuit CityPioneer CD- MP3 & iPod & Satellite Ready - $140 (maybe less) Circuit CityiJoy Recliner & Ottoman - $750 & $350 Linens -n- ThingsCordless Grill Brush - $19.99 Linens -n- ThingsIntelliLaser Pro - $34.99 TargetTripod LED Flashlight - $19.99 TargetAuto Wrench - $28.44 TargetEddie Bauer Tent - $69.99 TargetReebok 25lb SpeedPac Weights - $49 TargetVinotemp Wine Cooler - $149 TargetB&D 6" Alligator Lopper - $99 Home DepotGorilla 17' Ladder - $169 Home DepotSears.com - Tools Galore. More from here during Tool TechTitanium Ratcheting Wrenches - $100 SearsTitanium 3/8" Socket Set - $80 SearsBonus Links:Golf Bag Storage Unit - $50 Linens -n- ThingsBBQ Grill - $250 Linens -n- ThingsFree Gift Card w/ iPod Purchase - Circuity CityLogitech Bluetooth Headphones - $90 Circuit City(206) 888-NORB (6672)[email protected]

Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, May 27, 2007 Show #038 - Yard Care Tech Associations: Techpodcasts.com Network Blubrry.com Podcast Community Listener line: (206) 888-NORB [6672] Email: [email protected] Website www.norbtek.info Sponsor: GoDaddy.com Show Links: Brill Accu Mower ASM380 Electric - $374 online -Optional $40 grass catcher is available. Sunlawn EM-1 - $330 Robomow® - $1700 Bamabots.com Lawnbot - $1750 - $2500 Bamabots.com Electric Backyard Chipper by Patriot - $799 -Optional $149 Leaf Vacuum Hose Kit Garden Groom - $150 to $200 from the Manufacturer Model #GSP014 - $48 at Amazon.com. HAYAUCHI 12-foot saw - $170 online Ultimate Dolly Cart - $180 online Ergonomic Garden Hand Tools Duo-Flo Multi-Function Nozzle Pushbroom-Rake combo Electric Lawn Mower - Additional Info 3-1 Blower/Vac/Mulcher  

Norbtek.info Podcast, May 13, 2007 Show #037 – Camping Tech   Affiliations: Techpodcasts.com Blubrry.com   Sponsor: GoDaddy.com   GPS: Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - $483 GPS Finder GPS Glossary Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   Clothing:   The North Face Paramount Convertible Pant (Men's) - $64.99 sportsauthority.com REI One Jacket (Men's) - $110 – 199 REI.com   Backpacks: The Backpack Finder from REI.   Sleeping Bags: The Sleeping Bag Finder from REI. Klickitat™ X20L Mummy - High performance, lightweight mummy featuring the next generation of continuous filament fiber – Climashield™ XP - $150 coleman.com Drying and care Additional features Shell material and construction Shape and fit   Tents: N!ergy 9 - $150 Amazon.com   Lighting: Freeplay Indigo Lantern (NiMH / Hand Crank) - $39.95 REI.com Coleman Exponent Pack-Away LED Lantern - $34.00 REI.com Propane, Butane and even Candle Lanterns REI Candle Lantern - $19.95 REI.com http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=1389-ET01MB http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=1720-N610045 http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2440-p2525   Water Purification: http://shopping.discovery.com/product-61689.html   Cooking: http://www.jetboil.com/Products http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2254-96394 http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=687-N606157 http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2258-47828   Supplies:   First Aid:   Extras: Yamaha EF1000iS - $680 Yamahagenerators.com Honda EU1000i - $790 honda.com Camp Shower - $150 Camp Shovel - $8 Camp Chair - $30 Trailer Hitch Hammock - $117 2-stroke Blender - $303 Truck Cabana - $50 Coleman.com REI Expert Advice   Please call our listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that's (206) 888-6672 or send us an email at [email protected]

Norbtek.info Podcast, April 28, 2007Show #036 â�� Mother's Day TechAffiliations:Techpodcasts.comBlubrry.comSponsor:GoDaddy.comHeart Rate Monitor - $80 - $100LED jewelry - $40 - $165LED necklace and earring set - $90O-GLOW - $26GlowFusion AirGlow - $175flameless candles - $30 - $80ball shaped, square,and cylindricalPure Komachi - $80HearthKit Oven Insert - $199Brother PTouch Labeling System - $40Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter - $199Digital Photo Frame - $90 - $200Kodak V803 - $200iPod Nano 4 gig - $199Listener line: (206) 888-NORB-6672Email: [email protected]: www.norbtek.info

Norbtek.info Podcast, April 21, 2007Show #035 – Spy TechAffiliations:Techpodcasts.comBlubrry.comSponsor:GoDaddy.comSmoke Detector - $250 Spygadgets.comHouse Plant Nanny Cam - $295 Spygadgets.commini-DVR - $590 Brickhousesecurity.comKEYKatcher - $60digital spy camera - $100SkyTRX Mini Tracker - $280Slim Trak Real Time Tracker - $764night vision monocular - $180parabolic microphone - $395Cell Phone Recorder - $80Bug and Wireless Cam Detector - $120Spy Finder - $80Additional links:Brickhousesecurity.comSpygadgets.comInternetspyshop.comSpyville.comFriends of the Podcast:Validsyntax.comMike Tech ShowGmail Podcast

Norbtek.info, April 15, 2007Show #034 - Car Care TipsSponsor: GoDaddy.comSave with our Promo Codes10% on domain names - BLU3210% on hosting - POD32Member of:Techpodcasts.com - "If it's techit's here!"Blubrry.com - "Where listenersand podcasters come together."DP Engine DegreaserNatural Sea SpongeGrit GuardAutogeek.netCalifornia Water BladeTire Pressure Valves- $18 Target4-in-1 Extreme Power- $100 TargetSheepskin Wash MittsCobra Microfiber MittPinnacle Cotton Chenille Wash Mittshttp://www.autogeek.nethttp://www.superiorcarcare.nethttp://www.dccarcare.comFriends of the Show:NosillaCast - Allison SheridanIn The Trenches - Kevin DevinGmail Podcast - Chuck Tomasi

Norbtek.info Podcast April 8, 2007Show 32 - Barbecue TechSponsor Link:GoDaddy.comSave 10% on Domain Names.Use Promo Code: BLU32Save 10% on Hosting Plans.Use Promo Code: POD32Proud member of Blubrry.com &Techpodcasts.comComputer control of your BBQ - $200+Grilling Tool Set - $47 @ CostcoDigital Thermometer -$20 @ Bed, Bath & BeyondGrille Alert Wireless Thermometer -$75 @ BrookstoneOVE Glove - $12 @ Amazon.comCooler Tunes - iglooGalaxie Mosquito Trap -$150 @ CostcoBBQ ToolsThat got a HEMI?Geek out your BBQUltimate BBQ Experience7 BBQ MistakesPork BBQChicken BBQBeef BBQDon't forget about our e-garage sale inShow #32.

Norbtek.info Podcast Show #32 - "I'm Baaack!"Sunday, April 1, 2007I'm having an e-garage sale. I've got tech "junk" asmy wife would call it, but it's good stuff looking for agood home. Just send in a voice mail to the listenerline (206) 888-6672 or send an email [email protected] and let me know what youare interested in. I will ship it within the continentalUS (maybe Canada) free of charge. If you want it, youcan have it! I hate to throw this stuff away, but I needroom in the cabinet for other things.This is NOT an April Fool's Day Joke! I will give thisstuff away!. If only one person wants something, well,they get it. If more than one person wants something,I will put the names in a hat and draw a winner. That'sfair! So go ahead, check out the stuff and let me knowwhat you want. I'll cut the offer off after the next showor at least let you know how it's going.So here are the items:DCM245R - RCA Digital Cable ModemSupports two-way cable transmission rates of up to38 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream. Offersalways-on, ''ready-when-you-are'' unlimited Internetaccess to online multimedia services.HP Scanjet 3400C -Great flatbed scanner. All cablesand driver software are included.Netgear MR814 - Wireless 802.11b RouterWhen you connect your cable/DSL modem to theNETGEAR Wireless Router, you'll enjoy wired orwireless Internet access for all your computers andbe assured of protected communications on yourhome or small office network! This 3-in-1 Router +Switch + Wireless Access Point is a base station thatallows you to share your Internet connection, files andprinters with other computers on the network.3COM Dual Speed 16 Port Hub - Great for LAN parties.Dazzle DVC-USB - Digital Video Creator bought out byPinnacle and no link to the description of the unit exceptthat it is MPEG-1 NOT MPEG-2 video. Yours at theridiculous price of FREE!Ezonics Cobra Cam - USB-1.1 Goose-neck Web Camhas built in LED light too!iPod Nano 1st Gen Dock - Never used and in original box.I was going to get my wife a 1st Gen Nano but got her a2nd Gen. So this dock will not work. Free to who everwants it. And here is the unadvertised SPECIAL... RCA Lyra RD900W - Wireless audio streaming interface.Stream your audio files from your computer wirelessly toyour stereo. Comes with a remote, transmitter andreceiver as well as the software and documentation.All in the original box!

Well, I done went and broke my podcasting rig. I barely got this out. All I did was upgrade Windows XP Home to XP Pro. Lot like I tried to install Vista or anything. Lord help me. Anyway, I hope to have this hunk of junk fixed by next week and get a real podcast out to you all. Sorry for the let down. Oh, by the way. It looks like the last podcast was not well recieved. OK! I'll find more interesting stuff to talk about. But you can let me know what you want to hear about by dropping me a line at [email protected] or call (206) 888-NORB(6672) and give me a piece of your mind. Well, till next time... I hope... Have a great week. Norbert

Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, February 25, 2007 "iPod Accessories for Her" Looks like an old canvas style sneaker Canvas Sport Case - $30 Office Attire Executive & Lady - $35 This stylish purse is specially designed for your iPod and features fully-functional, great-sounding, amplified speakers! Praised for its seamless integration of style and technology, the Groove Purse has been featured on the Today show, in Wired Magazine, Style.com, Oprah, and magazines all over the world. Groove Bag - $96 iPod skins are a great way to let her personalize her iPod, check out the options at iStyles iStyles - $3 to $8 Even COACH has iPod cases available Coach - $68 to $118 For the lady on the go iPod video system - $200 Titan Case & Accessories - $25 MIXX iPod Holders- $11 to $15 5G Kimono Case - $40 iPod Hoodie - $25 Burton Audex Tote - $115 Matai - $45

Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, February 04, 2007. '''Show #030 - Baby Techwww.techpodcasts.com Norbtek @ Techpodcastswww.blubrry.com Norbtek @ BlubrryListener line at (206) 888-NORB or (206) 888-6672Email at [email protected] GoDaddy.com has given me a custom code to pass along to you... So here it isFor 10% off your purchase use ''blu32'', did you chatch that in the promo?,and for 10% off Web hosting services use ''pod32'' Spoonful of Sugar Dispensing medicine to infants and toddlers is never easy, those little suckers turn their heads and you end up putting the stuff right in their ear or they just spit it out all over the place. So how about using their own natural instincts to help them out. All babies, well, most babies, like to suckle on a binky, and Medicine Dispenser by Kidz-Med has a chamber for the medicine. It has a plunger to help deliver the medicine to the back of the baby's tongue or you can just let them use their natural sucking action to deliver the goods. The Medicine Dispenser by Kidz-Med delivers the medicine in a simple and easy way so that your baby may not even know they are taking it. $10 - Medicine Dispenser What's Hot Doc? Its not easy to get a baby's temperature sometime. Heck, Baby's just don't like holding still for eating so why would they hold still for an in the ear thermometer much less a 'rectal" thermometer. So how about an infrared thermometer that you just point at your baby's head, navel, or arm pit. No need for a probe covers or disturbing your baby's sleep. Your baby will never even know you took their temperature. Check out the '''Thermofocus''' also by Kid-Med. $100 - Thermofocus Check out the other great products from this company at Kidz-Med.com Look! I'm on TV O.K., so you got you baby in their rear-facing car seat in the back or a child in the third row of the SUV, but you can't see how they are doing, and that dual mirror trick just don't cut it. So what's a good techie mom to do? Well, get the Automobile Monitor by Summer Infant of course. Day or night, this 2.5" dash-mounted color screen will let you keep an eye on the baby and the other one on the road. The camera mounts to a variety of head rests. Both units will plug into the car power outlet. $150 - Automobile Monitor Summer Infant has many more great products at Summer Infant Don't Touch That! If your children are like mine, one of them is accidentally unbuckling the car seat buckle or the toddler is getting to smart for his own britches and unbuckling himself! Well, someone figured out how to stop those pesky kids with the Safeclip. This device prevents accidental release but allows quick access to the buckle in case of emergency. It attaches in mere seconds and is easily removable. £4.99 - Safeclip What A Change German designer, Tim Schinkle, has created a couple of beautiful wall mounted baby changing stations that would look great in your baby's room. These changing stations are terrifically space saving and can be converted into a child's fold down desk later such as the OWO. You'll have to get them from Germany as there are no distributors here in the US as far as I know, but they will ship practically world wide. OWO €274,-- (about $356) - OWO Check out the other beautiful products and products at Timkid. Ski Baby Ski I found this cool baby product and thought what fun and what trouble this could be. Skis for your baby stroller! Now that's cool! BabyfactoryUSA.com has these skis that will fit just about any single or dual wheeled stroller with wheels up to 12" in diameter. The skis are wide and have a grove to keep them tracking easily and even come with a carrying and storage bag. Of course we don't need these here in Elk Grove as it was a balmy 63 degrees F and not a cloud in sight. Oh well. $35 - Stroller Skis iWhat??? O.K. The whole "i-insert name of device here" thing is really starting to get to me, but hey this is cool... If you don't mind giving your kid control of your iPod. ifrogz has come out with a silicone case just for kids and the iPod called Tadpole. Cute ain't it. Anyway, this is not your ordinary silicone case.. Its an ifrogz case and has a variety of colors and an optional screen and click wheel protector of which you can customize. I have our Show #25 ifrogz case winner's review later in the show so stay tuned. $25 w/ screen protector - ifrogz Tadpole iCaramba... Not another i-Thingy Yeah well, hey, I found it just had to let you know about it. So here it is, the iCrib Sound System by Munchkin. This device hangs on the side of the crib and pumps in the tunes to the crib from any MP3 player. It will auto shut off after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. It also has a color changing night light , but don't forget to buy batteries too as this does not come with an AC adapter. No you won't be finding the lullaby playlist on my iPod, but still looks cool. The web site has a store locator by using your ZIP code. Apparently I can get one at Target. $33 - iCrib Getting Serious for a Moment I hate to bring this up but it has to be mentioned... Over 2000 children are reported missing everyday, what are you going to do if this happens to you? It could take about an hour or two to get all the viatl information you will need to provide the authorities about your missing child. I found this, the AMBER stick™. It is a usb stick that has all the vital information that is necessary to generate Missing Persons Flyers and import into law enforcement's computers. Everyting is encrypted and password protected for privacy. All the software for the access of the information is right on the stick and works with Windows ME and higher. Update as often as you want and even upload to a central server database where the information can be available to be distributed to law enforcement all over the US with email/password combination for authorized access. $50 for (1) or (2) for $40 each - Amber stick

Show 29 Christmas Give-A-Way Dean Jensen - SoHo Tech Podcast SanDisk Crusier Micro 1GB USB Flash Drive 1GB USB Norb's 2006 Tech Predictions Review Prediction #1- The PDA/Phone/Camera/MP3/Video Player all in one. Not that Apple will come out with one, but hey, if anyone were to, they would make it sexy. Got It Right - Sony/Ericsson p990i Prediction #2- Digital Audio providers such as Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo! Music will be providing Pay-for-Play video and "unlimited? services. This will include shows from the major networks, cable, and movie channels such as HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. Expect Netflix to be in the running too. Got It Somewhat Right - Several providers have network programs for sale such as iTunes Prediction #3- Podcasting will explode as well as videocasting. Already there is Digital Life TV featuring the former TechTV "Screen Savers? cast members Robert Herron and Patrick Norton doing tech like no one else. Soon you will see indie show series that will break new ground and allow for greater freedoms than even cable provided. Got It Right - Tiki Bar and numerous others. Prediction #4- More root-kits will be revealed in what was thought to be "Safe Software?, such the one revealed by Symantec in their Norton SystemWorks program. Sony was the first to get caught, but will they be the last? Or will other software makers fess up like Symantec? Nope, haven't heard of anything since then. Are they gone or just better at hiding? Prediction #5- SP-3 for Windows? Well, after the Windows Meta File exploit found at the beginning of the year, I predict that there will be at least one mor major flaw, or in this case, "feature? that causes Microsoft to issue a Service Pack even though they have said that they would not issue one until some time later in '07. Can you say Open Source? Mike, No SP-3 Officially, but a lot of Patch Tuesdays that could be rolled up into one, Right? Prediction #6- Plasma TV prices will drop around the end of the year to about $2000 for a 42? 1080i screen with good contrast ratios. Expect a relatively lesser known manufacturer to lead the charge. Got It Right - Philips 42PF7321D/37 42 1080i Plasma TV $1,269.00 Digital Meaga Store Prediction #7- iPod and one of the satellite radio services will join forces. Not an integration of Sirius or XM into the iPod, but iTunes featuring shows from the services and the in-car players will hook up to your iPod so you can play tour tunes or recorded programs. Sort of Got It Right - Samsung and XM got together Samsung NeXus50 Prediction #8- A relatively unknown company will develop the next generation of DVD technology sinking the HD-DVD and Blue-Ray DVDs because they are fighting each other and not looking over their shoulder. Nope, nothing yet... Prediction #9- New homes will come with built-in communications packages including iPod docks for your home audio system, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and VOIP. Nope, haven't noticed anything yet... Prediction #10- Apple makes deals with other hardware manufacturers to make Apple branded Camcorders and Digital Cameras. Blew this one, but hey a lot of other people predicted the iPhone. We all know what happened there. Prediction #11- DV and DVD camcorders go by the wayside because Hard Drive based High Definition and 3-CCD models take over and are cheaper. Got It Right... Sort of. Prediction #12- TiVo will unveil a dock that allows you to sync your video iPod straight to the TiVo so you can have "Lost? for free. TiVo is scared to get stomped on by lawyers. [edit] Changing It Up Again Norbtek.info back to just me and shorter but more focused show. Mike and I start-up a new podcast... YouTube Video @ 11:00 - Just kidding. More details to follow in the new year

Special Episode for Wednesday, December 20th, 2006Christmas ContestSanta dropped something off at the hose for my listeners and I wanted to get that out to you as soon as possible. So here is what you have to do:Get your entry in by the end of the day on December 26th (11:59pm Pacific time US) to be eligible for the drawing.All you need to do is send me an email with the top 3 (or 1 or 2) tech items that you received for Christmas, or any other holiday if you do not celebrate Christmas. Just put Christmas Contest in the subject line of the email and you tech items.I will select the winner and let you know on the air (podcast) on the 27th of December. So let's hear from you.Happy Holidays!

Sunday, December 17, 2006 - Show #028Mike's Christmas ListIntel Core 2 Duo ProcessorMicrosoft Flight Simulator X DeluxeCanon S3 IS Digital CameraNorbert's Christmas ListTivo Series 3Canon Rebel XTiMS ZuneSony HDR-SR1 AVCHDPS3WiiXbox 36020" 2.0GHz iMacTreo 700w

Show #027 - Super Short Show Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Today's show is a really quick one to tell you about my Black Friday experience at Best Buy and Target with my friend Matt. We showed up to the Elk Grove Best Buy at 2am to get a decent place in line. We were about 300th in line at 2am. This was a cold night here in the Sacramento Valley. It was 34 degrees F. While that might not be cold for a lot of you in the Mid-West or East Coast, it is cold here in the valley. Next show will be another Geek's Christmas List. Mike and I will provide Santa with our lists as we have been good little geeks this year. So go ahead and give us your Christmas list. Send it into [email protected].

Show 26 Black Friday Ad Specials Costco Full Ad - Not the product prices, just the $ savings Office Max Full Ad HP Pavilion Desktop w/ 19" Widescreen LCD - $799 Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1GB USB Flash Drive - $12.99 Sandisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB Flash Drive - $69.99 Staples Full Ad Cyberpower 485Va UPS battery backup - $19.95 HP Pavilion Desktop w/19" Widescreen Monitor, X2 4200+, 1GB Memory, 200GB Hard Drive - $699.98 Kodak EasyShare Z612 Camera and Printer Dock Bundle - $379.98 SanDisk 2GB Secure Digital SD Memory Card - $29.98 Kodak Premium Photo Paper 4" x 6" High Gloss 100-Pack - $6.99 Wal*Mart Full Ad Hitachi 42? Widescreen HD-Ready Plasma HDTV (Model: 42HDM12A) is available ONLINE ONLY for $1298 + shipping Circuit City Full Ad Kodak 6.1 MP Z612 Digital Camera W/12X Optical Zoom - $279.99 Door Buster Special - Sandisk 1GB Secure Digital Memory Card (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $2.99 Door Buster Special - I/O Magic 250GB External 3.5" Hard-Drive (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $39.99 Door Buster Special - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorder w/ 30x Optical Zoom (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $169.99 Door Buster Special - I/O Magic 250GB External 3.5" Hard-Drive (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $39.99 Zenith 1080i Upconversion DVD Player - $49.99 Divx Compatible Samsung 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $279.99 Adjustable Height Door Buster Special - Sandisk 1GB Cruzer Mini Portable USB Flash Drive (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $3.99 Sandisk 2GB Cruzer USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive - $12.99 Vizio 50" Plasma HD - $1499.99 HDTV Guys honorable mention Sam's Club Fall Ad Radio Shack Full Ad Lowe's Full Ad Toys 'R Us Full Ad Walgreens Full Ad Best Buy Kenwood iPod/Sirius Ready CD Deck - $99.99 HP Core Solo Notebook 15.4", 1024 MB Ram, 80GB Hard Drive, CD/DVD Burner (Doorbuster Item: 5am - 12pm Only) - $379.99 KB Toys Full Ad EB Games Full Ad Game Stop Full Ad Call the Listener Line like Bruce - 1-206-888-6672 (NORB) and let us know what your Black Friday plans and strageties are.

Show #25 - Contest Results! Its Sunday, October 29th, 2006, Show #025... Finally! Tonight we have our winners of the contest! Rant about the Netgear SC-101 Garage Door w/ Battery Backup $289 From Manufacturer Shop Vac Backpack $99 @ Lowes Rechargeable Emergency System for your Auto $60 @ Smarthome Personal GPS Auto Tracker $325 @ Smarthome Logitech 520 Remote $99 @ Radio Shack Product of the Week Energizer e2 Lithium Winners of the contest!! Prizes: 512MB Drive ifrogz custom iPod case RCA Cable Broadband Modem

Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday October 15, 2006 - Show #024 - High Tech Exercise Equipment Show 25 - Give Away Announcement We are going to be giving away an RCA Broadband Cable modem,a SanDisk Cruzer Micro 512MB U3 Thumb Drive, and an ifrogzcustom case for your iPod. News HeadlinesMicrosoft repairs XBox 360s for Free DailyTech Voice Recognition Microwave BornRich New Slingbox Products Engadget Wal*Mart watching out for your safety. Engadget Main Topic - High Tech Exercise Equipment Ride Em Cowboy iJoy Ride MSRP: $479.00 Surf's UpiJoy Board MSRP $449.95Checking Your Stats BioTrainer MSRP $49.95 Full Body Work Out RowBike MSRP $675 and up Stair Climber, Scooter, or Both Stair Cycle MSRP $695 Adult $395 Children's Intelligent Running Shoe Adidas MSRP $250 Weird USB Gadget of the Week USB Pet ID Tag Pet ID Tag MSRP $39.95

Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, September 17, 2006. Show #023 Norbert is hittin' the road - Travel TechThis Podcast is sponsored in part by Wicked Lasers.Norbtek is a proud member of Techpodcasts.com Network and the Blubrry.com Podcast Community. What would you do if that weak laser pointer you currently have had 100 times more power?Did you know that WickedLasers.com has a full line of portable lasers that are being termed thenext generation of laser pointers! Why settle for a dot, when you can draw a line in the sky.According to the Guiness Book of World records WickedLasers are the â��most powerful portable laserâ��.Purchased by the US Military for operations in Iraq each Laser is backed under warranty, with a large support community.Visit wickedlasers.com for full details of this technology marvel.== News Articles ==AntiVirus TestsAMD & ATI about DoneAmazon "Unbox" Download ServiceHD TiVo Series3Disney MobileThe Other Apple NewsMicrosoft shows off ZuneNintendo Wii Pricing Announced== Travel Tech ==I may have mentioned previously that I'm going to the Podcast Expo at the end of this month,and Mike thought that I could use a few things for the trip.Travel Router/Access PointLinksys NetgearMap SoftwareMicrosoft Streets and TripsDeLormeTravel Locks - SecurityTSA web site Amazon.com== Sad but True ==USB Camp Light - This, a Dell laptop, and a bag of StaPuff marshmallows and you're having a High Tech Campout.== Show #025 Give Away Announcement ==Show #025 is coming up and I want to do a give away. I have a RCA Cable Modem and a 512 MD SanDisk Cruzer Micro Thumb Drive that I would like to give a way.All you have to do is send in an email to [email protected] and put "Give Away" in the subject line and you are entered.We will pick the winners on the show. I will need a valid email to inform the winners by email and get your mailing address. So enter now!

This is the "Norbtek.info Podcast?, for Sunday, September 03, 2006. Show #022 Back to School Welcome to today's Norbtek.info Podcast, we are your hosts, Norbert Davis, and Mike Smith.   Norbtek is a proud member of the Blubrry.com Podcast Community.  Whether you are a podcaster pr a listener, there is something for you at Blubrry.com. Check us out along with the other great shows at Blubrry.com. Here is what is coming up in today's show:NewsBack to School Gear for the DormRecent PurchaseCool Gadgets of the Week   [News] Need For Speed: Carbon to have dynamic in-game advertising NewsDay Vista Release Dates/Pricing DailyTech NASA returns to the Moon in Orion Space.com Star Trek TOS to be Remastered, CGI StarTrek.com Disney scanning your finger printsEngadget   [Topics] Computer Alienware Sentia Laptop Apple Macbook Laptop Table $35 IKEA USB Memory Stick Cell Phone Digital Camera Entertainment Nintendo DS Lite MP3 Player 27" Samsung HDTV $550 Circuit CityPhillips DVD Player $82 Best BuyPanasonic Audio System $170 Circuit CityBoom Chair $170 Homevisions.comOther A/V Chairs Noise Canceling Headphones BackpackNextag Online   Mini-KitchenMicrowave / Fridge $55 each TargetBeverage Cooler $100 Target Laundrapack [Gadgets of the Week] Archos announces new media players DailyTech TIVO Series 3 Pictures PVRWire Stores Alienware, Apple, Circuit City, Target, Ikea, Best Buy   If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send us an email, [email protected], with "Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. I'll also sent you the link to Chuck Toamsi's Gmail Podcast where Chuck tells you how to get the most out of your Gmail account. Speaking of the Gmail Podcast, check out the promo.   Please visit the web site at www.norbtek.info, that's N-O-R-B-T-E-K dot info. There you can find links to the Blog and the Frappr! Map on the left hand side. You can also get all of today's show notes.   If you have a question or you have a specific topic you want us to cover or even if you have a comment, good or bad, just drop us a line at [email protected], or better yet call the listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that's (206) 888-6672, or send in an audio file and we'll put in on the show. I dare you.

Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, August 20, 2006. Show #021 Budget Home Office[News]Mylo from Sony - http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3703TIVO vs. Echostar - Direct TV HD-DVR - http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/16/directvs-hd-dvr-hits-stores-unpacked/Transformers Movie - http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/transformers.htmlMicrosoft News – New Vista RSS "Feature? [Topics]StoresOffice Depot www.officedepot.comOfficeMax www.officemax.comStaples www.staples.comIkea www.ikea.comBest Buy www.bestbuy.comCompUSA www.compusa.comThinkGeek www.thinkgeek.comChairshttp://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=2&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=13937&cmArea=SC2:CG32:CL142570DesksO'Sullivan French Gardens Computer Deskhttp://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=98602&cmArea=SC2:CG33:CL70303Ameriwood Aviator Desk With Integrated USB Hubhttp://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=329264&Nr=200000&N=201635%204294963139&Ne=120&An=browseAmeriwood Empire Computer Workstation With Integrated USB Hubhttp://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=924296&Nr=200000&N=201635%204294963139&Ne=120&An=browseGusdorf "Smart" Deskhttp://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=2&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=152102&cmArea=SEARCHIkea Fredrikhttp://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15600&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=58581&langId=-1&categoryId=16133&chosenPartNumber=30089086HON 22" Commercial 2 and 4 Drawer Vertical File Cabinetshttp://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&splCatType=2&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=149334&cmArea=SC2:CG34:CL141939Network DevicesNetgear Wired/wireless router WGT624http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1061127609500&skuId=5925403&type=productWRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Routerhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1149562300349&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapperIomega 250GB Network HDhttp://www.iomega.com/direct/products/detail.jsp;IomegaProdComSession=Ej1LW3SEFTkxy8YtbhIw5r8LsIhwWptpcpBw2DDKdzic0vkHMCRy!857859316!-1817048987!7005!7002!-1358072446!-1817048988!7005!7002?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=17981421&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=26891315&bmUID=1155790219177NSLU2 Network Storage Linkhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416906769&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapperNetgear SC101 Network Storage solutionhttp://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10411261&SearchEngine=PriceGrabber&SearchTerm=10411261&Type=PE&Category=Comp&Gad=0&dcaid=15890Western Digital NetCenterhttp://www.wdnetcenter.com/en/Maxtor OneTouch III 200GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drivehttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7692151&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat33200050002&id=1138083732964Office SuppliesRed Swingline Staplerhttp://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/61b7/http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=0&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=96379&cmArea=SC1:CG821:CL10700[Additional Items]Freecycle.org - http://www.freecycle.org/finderGmail – Write to me and I will give you an inviteFedEx - http://www.fedex.com/UPS - http://www.ups.com/USPS - http://www.usps.com/[Gadgets of the Week]Retro Ballistics – Catapult and Trebuchets http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/81e6/[Listener Email]•    If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send me an email, [email protected], with "Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. We gave away a Gmail account to Ian B. who I believe is in the UK as his account has "googlemail.com? in stead of "gmail.com?. I also sent him a link to Chuck Toamsi's Gmail Podcast where Chuck tells you how to get the most out of your Gmail account. Speaking of the Gmail Podcast, here's the promo. •    Please visit the web site at www.norbtek.info. There you can find links to the Blog and the Frappr! Map on the left hand side. You can also get all of today's show notes.•    Got a question? Just look for the "Ask Your Question? link on the website, then fill out the form or email us direct at [email protected]. I promise that we will get to your question as soon as possible and even feature it on an upcoming podcast.•    Well that's it folks, We're done for this episode. Stay tuned for the next Norbtek.info Podcast, Show #022, which will be Back-to-School. •    If you have a specific topic you want us to cover or if you have a comment, good or bad, just drop us a line at [email protected], or call the listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that's (206) 888-6672, or send in an audio file and we'll put in on the show.•    Also, we want to know how you found the podcast, was it from one of the Podcast Directories like Podcast Pickle, Odeo, Podcast Alley, iTunes, Yahoo!, mentioned on another podcast, or the recommendation of a friend? So email us at [email protected] let me know.•    All the show notes and links are available on our website by clicking on the Blog link or going straight to norbtekinfo-dot-blogspot-dot-com.

Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, August 06, 2006. Show #020   Today I have a special guest, Mike Smith. No not the Mike Smith of the Mike Tech Show.   Norbtek is a proud member of the Techpodcasts.com Network and the Blubrry Podcast Community. Check it out at Blubrry.com.   Here are today's show notes:   [News]   Lexus 450h Hybrid Intel® Core™ 2 Duo AMD & ATI   [Topics]   Hands Free Faucet Hands Free Soap Dispenser Hands Free Towel Dispenser Body Dryer Egg Poaching Toaster Fridge Safety Food Stickers eNook Gadget Power Station Dyson Robotic Vacuum   [Gadgets of the Week]   iPod in Your Car -  If you are looking for a cool car to wrap around your iPod, how about a Ferrari. Don't quite have the coin to lay down for the Ferrari, try a Ford, GM, Chrysler or whole slew of others at this link from Apple.     [Listener Email]   If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send me an email, [email protected], with "Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. I highly suggest listening to Chuck Toamsi's Gmail Podcast where Chuck tells you how to get the most out of your Gmail account.   [Tip]   Firefox Tab Sidebar Extension   [Final thoughts]   Please visit the web site at www.norbtek.info, that's N-O-R-B-T-E-K dot info. There you can find links to the Blog and the Frappr! Map on the left hand side. You can also get all of today's show notes and links.   Want to ask a question? Just look for the "Ask Your Question? link on the left hand side of the website as well, then fill out the form or email me direct at [email protected]. I promise that we will get to your question as soon as possible and even feature it on an upcoming podcast.   Stay tuned for the next Norbtek.info Podcast, Show #021, which will be Low-Budget Home Office.   Hey, let me know if you have a specific topic you want me to cover or if you have some other ideas that you want to share, just drop us a line at [email protected], call the listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that's (206) 888-6672, or send in an MP3 file and get a shout out on the podcast.   Also, I'm really interested in how you found the podcast, was it from one of the Podcast Directories like Podcast Pickle, Odeo, Podcast Alley, iTunes, Yahoo!, mentioned on another podcast, or the recommendation of a friend? I'd really like to know, so email me at [email protected] and let me know.   The Norbtek.info Podcast has been a "Low Budget? Production – Later…

Norbtek.info Podcast Show #019 for Saturday July 1, 2006Today's podcast has an interview with Mr. Mike Jagger of Provident Security and Event Management Corporation in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I speak with him about home security and specifically about home alarm systems. We talk about why you need one and what every home alarm system should have. Mike provides great insight as to what an alarm system should do and how to keep potential burglars out of your house. I also have some good tips on how to keep your house unappealing to a potential burglar.Residential Burglaries - Typically between 11 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday Burglar's favorit place to start looking for your stuff: Master Bedroom Sidetable Drawers ClosetsCommerical Burglaries - Typically between 1AM and 5 AM 7 days a weekCheck your local law enforcement's website for crime statistics in your neighborhood.Burglary SafesDead BoltsLocking Gate LatchesWhat to do when looking for a professional alarm installer & monitoring company:1. Ask your insurance agent, friends, family or neighbors for referrals and if they are satisfied with the quality of installation and service.2. Call several companies.3. Ask the companies if they have appropriate state and/or local licenses, if required.4. Contact the Better Business Bureau and ask if there have been any complaints against the companies you are considering.5. Contact your local law enforcement's Prevention Department to see about any requirements or fees associated with having a monitored alarm system and typical response times.6. After you've narrowed the field to three or four alarm companies, ask for the name of the person who will call on you. Consider planning the appointment time when all members of your household are present.7. When he/she visits, ask to see some company identification.8. Ask each alarm company representative for an inspection, recommendation and a quote in writing. Use a checklist to compare different packages and price quotes.9. Don't forget to factor in monthly monitoring charges and length of any monitoring contract.10. Alarm systems should utilize at least these three types of detection; door/window sensors, motion detection, and glass break detectors. Along with that the systems should have a battery backup incase of power failure or tampering and a cell phone backup communications device to thwart the phone lines being tampered with.11. Additional items that can possibly be monitored by alarm systems are: Heat Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, as well as flood detectors.A general rule of thumb for a basic install of a hole burglar alarm system is about $1.25/sq. ft. of your home.Tips when going on vacation to secure your home:* Get a trusted friend or relative to "house sit." Or, make sure your neighbors know your plans.* Have a neighbor pick up your newspapers and your mail for you daily.* Lock all doors and windows, and secure the garage door.* Leave a car parked in the driveway, or ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.* Leave a house key -- and a number where you can be reached -- with a trusted friend or neighbor.* Use timers to turn lights on and off at certain times, altering lighting patterns, to create an occupied look.* Leave drapes and shades open as normal. (Closed blinds during the day are a sure sign of an empty house, plus they allow a burglar to attend to his business unseen by neighbors.)* Arrange to have your lawn mowed.* Be sure your trees and hedges have been trimmed. This gives burglars fewer places to hide.* Replace any burned-out lights in your yard. Consider upgrading outdoor light fixtures with devices that have built-in motion detectors, which turn on the lights whenever anyone walks past.* Make sure that any ladders, yours or an neighbors, is not accessible to thieves to use for entering upper level windows, no matter how small.* Secure all gates to your back or side yards with a lockable gate latch.

Norbtek.info Podcast Show #018 for Sunday, June 18, 2006.   [Main Topic] Murphy beds get a new look. Gibbs Technologies Vita Craft Boss Audio Belkin Tune Talk   [Gadgets of the Week] Getting Hitched [Tip]   Convert any audio to MP3 format CNet Online Courses  

Sunday, May 7, 2006, Show #017 – Cool Pool Gear. FreespireAiboSelf-cooling cans Pool FencingGate AlarmsPool CameraChild & Pet AlarmsPool Tips from Lowe'sRobotic Pool CleanerLiquid Solar CoverLight ShowAmphibious R/CPersonal Water Craft for the PoolAnother Light ShowFilter Cleaner REMEMBER, FENCES AND POOL ALARMS DO NOT PREVENT DROWNING AND ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER SUPERVISION AND SAFE SWIMMING PRACTICES. If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send me an email, [email protected], with "Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. The CatapultGyroBike [Frappr! Map] We have The Hook Show in Saint Paul, Jack in Roseville, George in Crawfordsville, Jonathan in Union City, Enk in Springfield, Brian in Tinley Park, Chad in Konosha, Mike in Placreville, Paul in Cedar Creek, and Art in La Habra, Victor in Corona, Adam in Madera, Kevin in Bothell, The PodChick in Toronto, Dieve in Woodbury, Sophia in New York, and Lance in Visalia.

Norbtek.info Podcast for Saturday, April 15, 2006.  Show #016 â�� iPod Gear   http://feeds.feedburner.com/norbtekinfo   iBikeMount Ultimate iPod Accessory Sidewinder Tinpod DLO Trans Pod Tune Buckle Drypod Case Skull Crusher Lowepro Case DLO Jam Jacket Apple iPod Camera Connector   Tangle Tamers Ibuzz iBoxers   Rodman M, from Sacramento Ca writes: We are looking into getting a home computer that can handle home finances, digital pictures/movies, burn CD/DVDâ��s and handle some small business functions such as billings, expense reports and client databases.  We also need to be able to back it up so we donâ��t lose all of the info.  We would prefer a laptop with wireless capabilities but we are not opposed to a desk top with a big LCD flat screen.  The kids will not be allowed on this computer!!! What would you recommend?  Dellâ�¦Gatewayâ�¦others?  What kind of processor?  80 gig hard drive with a 200 gig external drive for back up?  I will listen to all suggestionsâ�¦   PimpStar

Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, April 2, 2006, Show #015 - Potpourri   Falling Mobile PC Prices Fail to Entice Late-adopters in U.S., Says Parks Associates CBS Inks Deal to Appear in Supermarkets Discovery Unveils Homework Help Web Site Cingular to Offer �American Idol� Ringtones Web Site to Sell Items from TV Shows Sirius Satellite in Exclusive Deal with Audi & VW Kids: High-Tech�s Fussy New Customer Sony Pulls the Plug on PSOne Production Linux Based iSetBox from Media Systems Does it All   Threshold's new Home Server Model 1 is meant to make home networking easy   Samsung brings SilverCare sterilizing washer to US   Samsung 24.6 Cu. Ft. 4 Door Refrigerator   Matrix Stream has come out with an IPTV High Definition Set Top Box that when it comes out will rival satellite and broadcast HD quality. Matrix Stream�s 1020HD will have IPTV and VOD capabilities and is scheduled for availability to consumers by the end of 1st Quarter of 2006. Chuck Tomasi of Chuck Chat did an interview with Aaron Keogh with Matrix Stream and you should check it out at the link in the show notes. For link go to Chuck's inter view page at http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama/?page_id=129   http://www.mymobileguardian.com/   Listener Matt H. from Sacramento Ca asks, �I would like to upload my existing collection of CD music to my iPod. What format is the best to use (mp3, acc) in an effort to get as many songs on my nano as possible? How can I get from the CD to that format? Insert an audio CD into your computer. If your computer is connected to the Internet, iTunes will automatically display the album title and all track names (if the album is listed in the Gracenote CD database). To copy all songs from the CD, drag the CD icon in the Source list onto the Library icon. To copy individual songs, select the CD in the Source list, then drag the songs you want from the song list pane onto the Library icon in the Source list�to select multiple songs, Command-click (Mac) or Control-click (Windows) songs before dragging them. The iTunes display will provide feedback as it copies each song from the disc. iTunes will convert your song files to the file format you set under the Importing tab in the Advanced pane of iTunes preferences (AAC is the default). [email protected]   Chuck Toamsi�s Gmail Podcast

Norbtek.info Podcast, Show #014 for Sunday, February 12, 2006 The new show opener is by Adam Rainer from Madtown Aces Audio Productions, thanks Adam. In Todays Show: [News] � Olympics Online � Stickam free media player set to launch � Better Batteries for your High Tech Gear � Aibo to be Euthanised � Apple iPod G6 on it�s way? � Projectorless Power Point Presentations [Main Topic] - Tech toys! [Gadgets] ======================================== [News] From Yahoo! News – Olympics Online – NBC is significantly expanding its Olympics video offerings for the Internet and cell phones. The network's official Olympics site, NBCOlympics.com, will show for free, on a delayed basis, the complete runs and routines for the top finishers and for all U.S. participants in almost every event, with highlights provided for team sports like hockey after the end of NBC's broadcast day, generally around 11:30 p.m. ET. Bob Costas will host daily two-minute highlight packages for The Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN.com. From InfoWorld – Stickam free media player set to launch – Want to add streaming video, video conferencing, music and photos to your web site, blog, or video blog. And do it for free? Well, come Monday, February 13th, 2006, Advanced Video Communications will launch Stickam, it's a free video communications player that combines video, photo, music, and chat functions all in one application by just simply by cutting and pasting Stickam JavaScript or HTML code onto your page. Stickam works with any OS including Linux, Windows, and Mac. From USA Today – Batteries Reviewed – Sick and tired of having to change the batteries in your digital camera just about every time you want to use it? Well check out the article by USA Today's Edward C. Baig. He reviews a couple of the newest batteries on the block that will knock the socks off those plain-old Bunny Batteries. From Forbes.com – Aibo to be put to sleep – Yes folks, it's true. Sony's new Chief Executive orders Aibo to be down later this year. While not a mass market contender, the $2,000 dollar dog did manage to sell more than 150,000 units since 1999. From InternetWeek.cmp.com – Apple revamping video iPod – It might be the newest video iPod. A 3.5? touch screen version that would play full wide screen video and have a virtual "click-wheel?. From The DEMO Conference – Power Point without the projector – DigiSmart is a new technology that can be integrated into Phones, MP4 players, PDAs, GPS units, and Laptops that allow you to project an 11x17 image at a distance of 3'. By embedding a miniature LCD projector into just about any device you can show a movie, GPS map, or even a Power Point presentation without the need of a stand alone projector. [Main Topic] Tech Toys! • Robosapien - $249 - This robot is packed with an awesome number of features made possible by advanced technologies: Fluid motions and gestures: fast dynamic 2-speed walking and turning; full-function arms with two types of grippers; numerous pre-programmed functions; fully programmable by remote control; programmable "reflexes? to sound and touch stimuli. It even has what the manufacturer calls fluent international "caveman? speech. Best Buy, Radio Shack, Toys "R" Us, The Sharper Image, Circuit City • Lego Mindstorms NXT - $249 – Want to build your own robot? Well LEGO has their Mindstorms NXT programmable robot coming out soon that will allow you to control it from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Using the LEGO TECHNIC® elements you can build any robotic creation that your imagination can come up with. Mindstorms is programmable from PCs and Mac. USB 2.0 and Bluetooth support and intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program "building" environment. • • LeapFrog LeapPad - $35 - Your kids can learn by leaps and bounds! The LeapPad teaches beginning readers how to pronounce words by sounding them out. This great learning tool reads full-color animation storybooks to your kids, helping them to identify letters and words. They can play guided games and fun activities. Plus, kids can read and interact at their own pace. Ages 4 and up. • • FLY Red Pentop Computer - $100 - With a built-in processor, optical scanner, voice and its own language, the FLY pentop computer brings "penmanship" into the new age. Write an addition/subtraction problem on special dot-matrix FLY paper and the pen calculates it, or tell it about appointments and FLY reminds you. And check this out: draw drums and a keyboard on the special paper, and FLY actually records what you play. Other add-ons available: software cartridges, games, speakers and more (each sold separately • The Oh Yuck! Book - $15 - From bat pee to human vomit, "The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty" engages kids while imparting some very important information. o Covers more than 60 tasteless topics with tongue-in-cheek humor o Includes pronunciation guide, definitions and historical perspectives o Teaches kids about science, history, our bodies and the world around us o Filled with illustrations and photographs o "X-periments" section shows you how to make your own muck – from an exploding model pimple to simulated scabs and more o Young readers will delight in the vile and the repulsive. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the yucky side of life! • VCamNow - $85 - Rather make movies? Start with the VCamNow, a handheld video camera with a flip-out preview screen from Hasbro. Kids can shoot digital movies and take pictures. Connect the camera to a computer to edit scenes or plug it into a TV and view the action on a big screen. • The iBOTZ Tribotz - $55 -is an excellent introductory robot kit with three modes of operation: line following, sound sensing, and obstacle avoidance. With three functions in one, this robot kit is a fantastic value, and it provides a great introduction to autonomous robots. For more experienced roboticists, this robot's roomy chassis has ample space for custom electronics. [Gadgets of the Week] Waterproof your iPod Canon WiFi SD430 Camera Anti-Identity Theft Pen Techpodcasts.com Gmail Podcast Mike Tech Show In The Trenches One-Minute Tip

Cool Tools for your Home or Jobsite

strong>Sunday, December 4, 2005. Show #011 A Geek's Christmas List! - An Open Letter to Santa Clause. Dear Santa, I have been a really good Geek this year; from doing my podcast and trying to give good advice and information to the listeners and let them know about really cool stuff, to fixing my friends computers for free, to helping our work's IT guys out by trouble shooting thing at the jobsite for them. I would like any or all of the following things to be left under the tree on Christmas morning! Here's my list… A Philips 42" Plasma HDTV Roku PhotoBridge HD Dell Axim X51v Bluetooth keyboard Rhino Hardcase Seagate 3.5" - 300GB USB / Firewire Hard Drive Shell HomeGenie™ Harmony 688 Remote Archos AV-700 Mobile DVR Video iPod Apple G-5 iMac Xbox 360 – Ultimate Bundle Spazzstick Caffeinated Lip Balm Sony HDR- HC1 Canon PowerShot S2 IS. Well, I think that ought to about do it. I don't want to get to greedy. So, Santa, if you can, these are the things I would like to see come Christmas morning, however, you could surprise me with returning all our service men and women back home to their families, if not for good, at least for a day. They are the ones who make all the things I asked for possible. Bless all of our brave service men and women, bless their families, and bless America. Thanks Santa, Norbert We received a bit of mail this time. Listener Veronica wrote in and asked: What are some of the coolest things you can do with home automation in a small townhome? Things that are not overly expensive. Well I expect that by "Town home" that you own a "condo" style home that is in an apartment type complex and that you own, not lease. So with that presumption made, here is what I would suggest. The X-10 company has a great web site that has a really cool special on their Activehome Pro Starter System. This type of system is really great for not having to modify your home electrical system or change out switches and plugs more of a DIY type of system. Another site to go to that provides a higher end home automation setup is Smart Home. If you are really looking into doing some nifty setup in the future, your better off going with something offered here. You might have to get an electrician involved, but I know it will be worth it. Last podcast I told you about listener Art who heard my special segment about the ReplayTV on the Typical PC User Podcast and that he picked up a ReplayTV. Well, he did more that that, he picked up 3 ReplayTVs! Wow! That is cool. Hey Art, write me back and let me know how it is going with your new ReplayTV setup. Please visit our Frappr! listener map @ http://www.frappr.com/norbtekWant to ask a question? Just look for the "Ask Your Question? link on the left hand side of the website.We have Gmail invites to give-away. Send me an email, [email protected], with "Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that out to you.

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Gadgets for home automation

What is Home Automation

Home Networking Extras that will put the "WOW" back into your home network.

On today's show I have for you: o A Prize for me? o News o Main Topic - Knowing when to get a new Digital Camera o Listener Email o Gadget of the Week o Windows Tip

Special Message to Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central Personal Rant on Best Buy and the like Response to emails on GPS units and Audacity 3CCD personal Camcorder with Por blood lines Tempting the RIAA

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