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Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12 MP CMOS Digital Camera with Full 1080p HD Video (Silver) Continue reading
Midland GXT1000VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
Midland GXT1000VP4 5 50 Channel Waterproof GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert. Includes Rechargeable Batteries, Dual Desktop Charger, Headsets and 12 volt Vehicle Adapter, Pair Packed. The GXT1000VP4 features the standard 22 GMRS Channels plus an additional 28 Channels. The GXT1000 meets the JIS4 Standard of exposure to water for 30 minutes and features the Maximum Power allowed for GMRS Handheld Radios for up to a 36-Mile Range. Weather Scan finds the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay up to date with the latest weather and hazard information. In addition to important weather announcements, All Hazards Alert means the GXT1000VP4 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant Warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings. New features for 2009 include the Whisper feature which allows you to speak quietly and still be heard clearly by others and SOS to send out a distress sound for emergency situations. The Group Call allows you to make “direct calls” to other people within the group without alerting the entire group. The GXT1000VP4 features a Vibrating Alert for silent notification and 9 Level E Vox for Hands Free operation. Additional features are 387 Privacy Codes, Scan of the 50 Channels, Hi/Med/Low Power Settings, 10 Call Alerts, Keypad Lock, and Battery Save Circuit. Unlike other GMRS radios on the market that use lithium batteries, Midland’s Dual Power Option allows the use of the included rechargeable batteries or 4 “AA” batteries (Not included). Continue reading
Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12 MP Digital Camera
Canon’s 4925B001 PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Blue 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Zoom and 3.0 In. LCD Display is what you need to add that creative edge. Canon’s HS SYSTEM takes the frustration out of low light shooting. The system delivers clear, blur-free shots with the ambiance intact, and frees you from the sometimes unwanted effects of using the flash. Beautiful low light shots are possible at both low and high ISO speeds, and the dynamic range is expanded to retain maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. It features Full 1080p HD video for exceptional quality and keeps footage stabilized with Dynamic IS. Continue reading
Midland GXT760VP4 36-Mile 42-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
The Midland GXT760VP4 are 42 Channel GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert. Includes DC Adapter, Headsets, Rechargeable Batteries, Dual Desktop Charger, and are packed in pairs. The GXT760VP4 features the standard 22 GMRS Channels with an extra 20 Channels and a range of up to 36 Miles. The Weather Scan feature finds the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay up to date with the latest weather and hazard information. In addition to important weather announcements, All Hazards Alert means the GXT760VP4 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings. The GXT760VP4 features a Vibrating Alert for silent notification, 142 Privacy Codes, 5 Level E Vox for Hands Free operation, Scan of the 42 Channels, Hi/Med/Low Power Settings, 10 Call Alerts, Keypad Lock, and Battery Save Circuit. Unlike other GMRS radios on the market that use lithium batteries, Midland’s Dual Power Option allows the use of the included rechargeable batteries or 4 “AA” batteries (Not included). An External Jack can be used for the Midland AVP-1 AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets. Continue reading
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9 16.2 MP Digital Camera
Start snapping better photos with the Sony WX9 DSCWX9 Cyber-shot Digital Camera, featuring a 16.2-Exact megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor that brings out the best in the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. Continue reading
Apple MacBook Air MC965LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop
Introducing the new MacBook Air, the most Mobile Mac in every way, shape, and form. It features the latest-generation Intel Core i5 processor, high-speed Thunderbolt, all-flash storage, a full-sized backlit keyboard, Multi-Touch trackpad, a long-lasting battery and a high-resolution display. This MacBook Air isn’t thin on features at all. These advanced features are packed inside a unibody enclosure that’s light, thin, and strong enough to handle all your everyday tasks and then some, whether you’re on the couch, in a lecture hall, or at a conference. It’s mobility mastered. Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive (sold separately) 13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1440 x 900) Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (Dual display & video mirroring supported) FaceTime Camera and Omnidirectional Microphone 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology Stereo Speakers & Headphone Mini Jack (Support for Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic) Full-sized backlit keyboard & Multi-Touch trackpad Connections & Expansion – 2 x USB 2.0, Thunderbolt Port, Headphone & Microphone Jack, MagSafe Power Port, SD Card Slot Advanced lithium-polymer battery with MagSafe power adapter (up to 7 hours for wireless web & up to 30 days for standby time) Unit Dimensions – 12.8 (W) x 0.11 – 0.68 (H) x 8.94 (D) inches ( 32.5 x 0.3 – 1.7 x 22.7 cm) Unit Weight – 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) Continue reading
Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 13.3-Inch Aluminum Ultrabook
Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 Notebook comes with these specs: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.3GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel UM67 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Built-In HD 1.3MP Webcam, 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, 2 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – HDMI Port, 3-cell Lithium Polymer Battery (3280mAh), Up to 6 hours of battery life, 2.98 lbs. | 1.4 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert) Continue reading
Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 12.1 MP Digital Camera
The Canon 5096B001 PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Black 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom and 2.7 In. LCD Display has a slim profile that will not only make you stand out from the crowd, but it will also deliver incredibly brilliant still images and amazing 1080p HD videos. Once you turn on the camera, be prepared to be amazed at how much is packed into one of the slimmest point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market. So let your imagination run free and let the HS SYSTEM, 24mm 5x Optical Zoom and 12.1 Megapixels help you achieve great images everywhere. Continue reading
Motorola MR350R 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
Motorola Talkabout MR350R 2 Way Radio MR350R Walkie Talkies Continue reading
Toshiba Satellite L755-S5271 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Grey)
Lift the lid and raise the bar on what you can do at a desk-or on the go-with the Satellite L755 laptop. Infused with famous Toshiba quality, value and style, this PC offers plenty of power, plus room to multitask, study and play. Its generous 15.6″ diagonal TruBrite HD display is great for doing more things at once. And its newly offered Dolby Advanced Audio will set your ears on fire. The latest processors from Intel, plus lots of memory and storage, make this PC a strong all-around performer for students, small-business owners, families and light gamers, who’ll love its stunning Fusion Finish in a brand new choice of colors and patterns. Stay well connected with room to expand and share, thanks to a webcam with Wireless-N, and wide range of ports. And take advantage of Toshiba “Smart” Features to enjoy greater versatility and eco-awareness, too, courtesy of a touch pad with multi-touch control and our power-saving eco Utility. When you’re choosing a PC, make sure you get one well-sized and well-equipped to take on the world. Reach for Toshiba’s Satellite L755 laptop. Continue reading
