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HP Digital Photo Printers
Despite the economic downturn the holiday shopping season is approaching, and while some of us are wondering how its going to be this year, many of us acknowledge that we’re still going to need gifts for our families and closest friends. I was able to find them online for about $80 each.
Photosmart A516
Last year I gave several my sister and my parents Hewlett Packard digital photo printers as gifts, specifically the HP Photosmart A516 (at right). The Photosmart printers are very small, compact, and lightweight. It measures roughtly 10 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and less than 6 inches deep. That’s about the size of a small loaf of bread. It weighs less than 6 pounds. (A slightly heavy loaf of bread).
The Photosmart printers print on 4×6 inch and 5×7 inch photo paper, and can hold about 20 sheets at a time. Me, my family and friends agree that the picture and color quality is fantastic.
The other great thing about the Photosmart printers is that you don’t have to connect them to a computer to print your photos. They will accept most of the popular media memory cards (Memory Stick, Memory STick Duo, SD, xD, and MMC). Some printer models have an optional Bluetooth adapter so you can print wirelessly from your Bluetooth enabled cellphone. If your camera uses PictBridge technology you can plug your camera directly into the printer via a USB cable. Some models even allow printing from your iPod.
If I were to buy HP Photosmart printers this year, budget-minded as I am, these are the models and offers I would give serious consideration to:
 HP Photosmart A536
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Subscribe to the comments for this postHigh Tech Comes to Yankee Stadium
Cisco Systems has wired the new Yankee Stadium with the latest video, Internet, and voice technology. This will make it the most high tech stadium in the nation. Is this the shape of things to come?
Marilynn K. Yee/The New York Times
1,100 flat panel, high definition monitors will be located at concession stands, inside the 59 luxury and party suites, around the restaurants and bars, and in restrooms will ensure that fans don’t miss a moment of the game no matter where they are. Monitors will also offer local weather and traffic updates, archival and highlight video footage, and promotional messages. Each will be individually programmable from a central location.
Touch screen phones in luxury suites at the stadium will allow for ordering food and merchandise. Similar technology, which might be ready opening day, will allow fans to order food and merchandise through their cellphones.
Marilynn K. Yee/The New York Times
Video conferencing equipment and a business center has been installed which will allow the stadium to connect with students and community groups through local libraries and hospitals to let players and executives talk to fans. The ballplayers themselves will each have a computer at his locker. Fans at home may also have access to the video and data systems through their televisions, computers, and cellphones. What do you think the Babe would have thought of that?
“The ultimate fan experience is when Derek Jeter can help some kid in the Bronx learn long division” via video conferencing, said Ron Ricci, the co-chairman of Cisco’s sports and entertainment division , who said he learned arithmetic through baseball.
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Three Mac Deals, Three Dell Coupons, partridge not included
Dell coupons
Here are three more coupon codes from Dell. The first two are good until Nov. 20, and the last one expires on Dec. 1. These coupons and links are good for select systems. Use the coupon codes at checkout. I’ve included a screenshot of the coupon code box on the checkout screen. The savings will be reflected in your shopping cart at checkout after the codes are entered.
- Save $200 on Inspiron desktop purchases over $999: The new Inspiron 518 makes a great starting choice on this deal. As always I recommend adding more memory and larger hard drives as upgrades. Coupon code: HBJ?9CXGRF1Z4S. **LINK WILL NOT BE LIVE UNTIL 11/11/08.**Save $200 on Inspiron™ desktop purchases over $999 w. coupon code HBJ?9CXGRF1Z4S
- Save 25% on Inspiron desktop purchases over $1099: A good gaming and digital video platform. Add memory and hard drive space plus a video and sound card upgrade. Add on headphones to spare the family some noise. Coupon code: 9ZLMZJB7KRBM45. **LINK WILL NOT BE LIVE UNTIL 11/11/08.**Save 25% on Inspiron desktop purchases over $1099 w. coupon code 9ZLMZJB7KRBM45
- Save 21% on XPS 630 & 730 desktops over $1699: This offer is a real standout as Dell is offering an option to add a Dell Inspiron mini 9 “Netbook” (think super smal laptop) to your purchase for an extra $99. Mini 9’s can normally retail around $400 toi $500. So it’s great deal. Follow the guidelines for upgrades above to meet the price requirement for the coupon. Or take it as is for $1,399 and skip the coupon.**LINK WILL NOT BE LIVE UNTIL 11/11/08.**21% off XPS 630 & 730 desktops over $1699 w. coupon code 44CJ$SLGQ8J8FV
Mac Deals from Mac Mall
If you don’t know, Mac Mall is “America’s most respected and prominent Apple direct reseller. They sell more Apple-branded products than any other direct Apple reseller, and they have been supplying Apple products to Apple enthusiasts since 1991.” (Quote provided by Mac Mall).
- Save up to 100% off on Mac software at the Mac Mall: 30% of VmWare Fusion; Internet and ArtRage Deluxe are both free; $20 off on Crunch, Roxio Creator, and PhotoShop Elements. Save as much as 100% OFF on Mac Software only from MacMall.com
- Up to $650 off on LCD Monitors and HDTVs at the Mac Mall: Includes brands such as ViewSonic and Westinghouse with units ranging from 19 to 47 inches. Save as much as $650! on MacMall’s LCD HDTV BLOWOUT SALE!
- Get a new MacBook Pro with a free printer, carrying case, and more, while saving $150: SAVE up to $150 on the new MacBook Pro prices starting at $1,864.96 + FREE Parallels 3.0, Carrying Case & Printer after Rebate(s)
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