I was asked by the folks at Optimization World to review one of their HDMI cables. Since I like free stuff I was happy to check it out and one can’t have too many HDMI cables with three HD TV’s in the house. I hooked it up to our 42 inch LCD TV, coming from the HD cable box that Time Warner provides. Now bear in mind, the HDMI cables that we have already hooked up here cost over $30 at Walmart. My family detected no difference either in sound or picture quality. Sound quality to us is as important as video, and this cable passed with flying colors. Do yourself a favor, save some money and order these HDMI Cables.

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I am a big fan of recycling so when Recover sent me an Ipod Touch cover made entirely from recycled plastic, I was delighted to review it. What I don’t like about the feel of the Ipod Touch is the fact that it is very slippery. I’d really hate to drop it. This cover, allows me to handle my Ipod Touch with confidence. Because the material in the cover feels like rubber it not only makes it easier to hold, but it protects the Ipod shell as well. It’s a bonus that the cover is eco-friendly, and when you purchase a cover, Recover will plant a tree for you! The product is very reasonably priced and they make covers for the Ipod Nano as well.

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This is truly amazing stuff. Flexible TV screens mean foldaway cell phones and tiny computers! With paper thin screens like this the possibilities are endless. Sony has designed this organic light emitting diode screen that is only 2.5 inches and weighs a mere 1.5 grams. While they have no specific product in mind currently and this is only a prototype, I imagine a real application is only around the corner.

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I will be in touch with each of you to arrange delivery of your prize.

Thank you all for entering and congratulations to those of you who won! Stay tuned for more contests from Toshiba in the near future!

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I don’t know about you but I hate raking leaves. This new product, the Eazy Leaf Hauler makes it…well…easy! The problem I’ve always had was what to do with the leaves once you had them in a pile, and this is where this leaf collecting gadget comes in. It’s like a massive dustpan that stakes to the ground. It’s made of tough polyethylene and can hold approximately five wheelbarrows full.  Then simply drag and dump into your bigger pile. We burn our leaves or throw them over the bank to compost naturally so this “leafpan” suits us perfectly.

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Got a minute? Because that’s all it will take to enter this great giveaway. I will send five lucky winners a 2 GB MP3 player that includes a thumb drive and voice recorder (earbuds included). I will randomly select five people from the comments in this post. This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world and it won’t cost you a cent.

Here’s all you have to do to enter…it’s easy! Fill in your name and email address as well as your question in the small form at this url (this info will not be shared or sold) and that’s it. Click here to ask your question.

If your question gets answered, you’ll get an email letting you know. That’s it. You don’t need to register. Then comment in this post that you asked a question.  I will use random.org to pick the 5 lucky winners in this great giveaway and I will verify with Laptop Experts that they received your question. This giveaway ends Monday October 6th at midnight.

If you aren’t one of the 5 lucky winners you can always order one via the link below:
Machspeed Trio 2 GB MP3 Player with Voice Recorder & Thumb Drive

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Good Luck!!

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In 1984, Norman Earl invented the Soda Bottle Bird Feeder, by making a cast zinc adaptor that converts any plastic two-liter bottle into a bird feeder. Hung from a tree or mounted to a pole, it’s squirrel-proof and will keep your fine feathered friends well fed all year. It’s made in U.S.A and can be ordered at Design Within Reach for $15.00.

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Have you ever wanted to sing with your Ipod tunes karaoke style? Well now you can with this nifty gadget that easily hooks a microphone to your Ipod. You can buy it here at Memorex. Any MP3 player will work as long as it has a headphone jack. The Memorex  SingStand® has has auto voice control, enhanced effects, and speakers built into the base of the stand. It even has cord keepers so you don’t have wires hanging all over the place.  You can also connect a keyboard and a another mic for a duet!

If you want to win a free mp3 player I am giving 5 away here!

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I love herbs and gardening in general, however I am also often lazy and like the easiest route to getting my cooking done. This is about as convenient as it gets for adding herbs to whatever strikes your fancy.  It’s Norman Copehagen’s Herb Stand and I love it. I can envision several of these containing my most used herbs, on the kitchen counter top. We have a big island and it would go well there.  My favorites are rosemary, basil, and sage. What are yours?

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Automobiles are usually the place where you see high tech body designs emerging. But not this time. This bike was a concept model designed by  Reindy Allendra for a lifestyle and bike design competition. Because music is a big part of the designers lifestyle, he seamlessly added this capability to his bike.

The wheel movement powers the music player which has a convenient docking station on the handlebars and an ear plug port is conveniently located below that. I’d love to see wireless earphones though.  The wheel movement also can power a tail and break light.

It’s a really clever, eye catching, futuristic bike design.

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