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Gifts For Men – Help is at Hand

sunglasses-gifts-for-menIt can be difficult finding the right present for a man.

By shopping online, however, you will find a huge range of gifts for men of all ages without having to traipse around from shop to shop trying to find something suitable..

The first thing to do is to consider you man’s personality and make a list of his likes and dislikes and work from there. Once you start looking for gifts on the internet, you will be amazed at how the ideas will start to flow.

There are some great traditional and contemporary gift ideas for men which will suit all tastes. Traditional gifts include ties, socks, bathrobes, cologne,  Sunglasses and even cigars. These are old favorites however, and you may like to consider something more adventurous.

Many men love electronic gadgets and the internet is full of gadgets. Handy cams, a  Blackberry Curve 8310, stereos, DVD’s and any other electronic device might suit.

Then there’s the handyman dad. What man doesn’t like tools? Socket sets and spanners are ideal for the DIY man.

Look for sports bags and equipment for the sportsman. And of course for the men that love music and theater look out for their favorite types of CD’s and DVD’s, or  why not buy tickets to a show they may have mentioned.

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Review: The Easy iPod Media Sharer

easy-ipod-media-sharerMusic is an important part of our lives. In fact it’s one of the first methods of communication. For thousands of years all we had were live performances until the invention of the phonograph. Well in a little over a hundred years look how far music storage has come, from the record player to the 8-track to the compact disk and now the MP3 player.

MP3 players can store an entire album collection on a tiny little device like an iPod. Since it’s all solid-state hardware you never have to worry about the CD skipping.  MP3 players are rugged and dependable.

One of the downsides to an MP3 player though is the need to hook it up to a computer to load new songs into it. You have to plug it in, search through a music library and then download the music. Now there’s an easier option. The Easy iPod Media Sharer lets you hook 2 iPods together and transfer songs between them without having to deal with the hassle of hooking each unit up to a computer.

This means you now have access to a whole new world of music just by grabbing a friend’s Ipod and sharing.

Of course there is the legal issue of media piracy involved that’s why the Easy iPod media sharer uses DRM technology to ensure everything stays legitimate.

What We Like:

  • Small compact design that’s about the size of 2 iPod jacks laid side by side. You stay portable and on the go and computer free.
  • The charge lasts for ninety minutes giving you plenty of time to transfer hours of songs from one unit to another.
  • It comes with an AC adaptor that will recharge the unit in four hours. In addition you can charge an iPod with the device so you never have to worry about the battery dying on you.


CLICK HERE to buy the easy share iPod media sharer.

All About Gaming With the PS3 – Playstation 3

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Both Paula and I each have a PlayStation 3 system as we are both avid gamers even though we are not geeky teenagers.  We even play ‘Magic the Gathering’ which is generally considered to be an IT guy game.

I would have to say that Resistance: Fall Of Man is probably our favorite game and we love Resistance 2 although it is limited in the offline two player mode.

When we are not playing single player games we like to play the whole game through as a team on a split screen and we find that most games only give you specific campaigns to play in the offline mode.

We also each have an Xbox 360 and Wii as we find that each platform has games that are specific to that platform and we like to play a variety of games.

The Playstation 3 has revolutionized how we play video games. This is one of the first consumer entertainment electronics pieces that can fully integrate between the computer and the home entertainment system.

It isn’t just a video game console.

It has a high end HD blue ray DVD as well as Internet connectivity. It does more than just let you shoot the bad guys. Even though the PS3 can be an expensive upfront purchase when you consider what all you get with a unit the price is really quite reasonable.

There’s a lot of computer power built in to the PS3. It’s all about gaming. Graphics for the Playstation are unbelievable and offer lifelike 3d rendering of people,   true to life facial expressions and the amazingly intricate background designs.

The controllers are intuitive to use and ergonomically fit your hands.

Let’s talk about the blu-ray DVD player for a second. Although this is the prime way of loading games into the system, it can also be used as a regular HD DVD player as well. This means you don’t have to shell out an additional payment to upgrade your existing DVD player. The unit can be fully integrated into an HD system through a standard HDMI port.

When we brought our systems we had outdated TV’s which didn’t do the graphics justice so we brought a Sony BRAVIA which absolutely brings the action to life.

The Playstation 3 comes in several different models with budget units having a 20GB hard drive and advanced models having a 60 or 80 GB drive. All units have the same operating system so all you need to worry about is how much you’ll have loaded onto the hard drive.

Another thing to consider if you have  PS2 games, you may find that the 20GB system is not backward compatible.  I commute between two states regularly so  I brought a second system as I didn’t want to transport my PS3 around with me. I have the 80GB which plays PS2 games just fine and so when I brought a 20GB as the second system, it wasn’t until I went to play an old favorite PS2 game that I found it wasn’t backward compatible.  So make sure you check this feature if it is a concern for you.

Some of the other features available are Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity, SD card readers, and USB ports making the unit easy to integrate.

With all the features available it’s easy to see why this system is great for any home be it for casual entertainment or for the serious hardcore gamer.  A Playstation 3  easily integrates into any home entertainment system

I have to say I love the PS3 and we have great party nights with Singstarand Buzz
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Review: Zune MP3 Player – Share Your Music With Friends – WiFi Capability

zune-mp3-playerThe Zune MP3 player has been around about as long as the Ipod but for some reason the Zune doesn’t get any kind of recognition for the innovative product that it is.  If you’re looking for an MP3 player with tons of features at a fraction of the cost of the Ipod then you might want to check out the Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player.

Features: The Zune comes with a built in FM tuner. This means you can use your MP3 player as a radio. If you have a favorite radio show that you love to listen to then you don’t have to worry about buying a separate headset.

The Zune Pass Card makes much more sense than Itunes. With the Pass you can browse and download as many songs as you want for a fixed fee, listen to them and if you really dig them, buy them. It sure beats paying a buck or more for each individual song you may not like 3 weeks from now. You get more flexibility with Pass as you can check out new artists without incurring any additional costs if you don’t like them.

The Zune  integrates with your Xbox 360. This means you can choose your own theme music for your favorite games.

Because the Zune has  wifi capability, you don’t have to worry about plugging it into your computer so you can sync the two up without having to hunt for cables.

zune-120-gb-gears-of-war-special-edition1What We Like:

  • First and foremost is the price. The Zune is cheaper than a comparable Ipod and there are a lot more features included in the unit.
  • The Zune has a wireless share feature so you can swap songs with other Zune users. It’s a great way to find a new artist and new songs.
  • The 120 gig of storage space is bigger than some computers.  We reckon  you’ll have a hard time filling up the entire unit.
  • You can put movies and TV shows in it as well as your entire music library.

The Zune is available in black, white, red and this fantastic Gears of War Special Edition which will really delight the GOW fans in your household.

Another thing you and your teens will love is the great range of Zune Accessories that are available to enhance your MP3 enjoyment.

Why wait  BUY NOW and check out the discounted price and in some instances free shipping.

Review: The 32 Inch Weather Resistant Outdoor HD Television

32-inch-weather-resistant-outdoor-hd-televisionTV is a huge part of our lives most homes have one in the living room and the bedroom as well. But what do you do if you have a pool or deck?  There is no reason to be stuck inside during football season when you can have an outdoor TV.

The 32 Inch Weather Resistant Outdoor HD Television is a perfect fit for a back yard patio or pool. There really is no reason to stay stuck inside when the game is on. You can kick back in a hammock and enjoy the show.

This is a thin lightweight TV with great lighting. You can enjoy it even on the brightest of days.

One of the great things about this TV is that all the parts are sealed against the weather. Sure you don’t want to drop it in the pool but a rain shower isn’t going to hurt it.

The TV even comes with a dust cover to help cut down on the amount of cleaning you’ll need to do.

This isn’t just some gimmick TV either. It has all the inputs you need to hook up cable, stereo, DVD, Blue Ray player, satellite you name it. You can have a fully integrated outdoor entertainment system with the TV as its centerpiece.

The attention to detail is amazing. The TV even has a built in heater so that it will function on the coldest of days. It’s rated down to -24F.

What We Like:

  • Rugged durable construction. You can tell this unit is built for the outdoors. It’s not going to short out at the first hint of rain.
  • Contrast ratio is right up there with standard home TVs at 1500:1 just like what you might have in your living room.
  • You can enjoy the full HD theater experience with this TV it’s capable of performance up to 1080i.
  • Even the remote is  weather-resistant and has rechargeable batteries.


CLICK HERE to buy the outdoor HD television.

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