Tired of living in a 2D world? Upgrade your PC to a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D gaming experience with NVIDIA® GeForce® 3D Vision™. A combination of high-tech wireless glasses and advanced software, the GeForce 3D Vision kit transforms hundreds of PC games, 3D movies, and digital photographs into an eye popping, interactive experience.

Convert standard games into stereoscopic 3D
Advanced NVIDIA software automatically converts over 350 games to stereoscopic 3D without the need for special game patches.

Highest quality stereoscopic 3D solution
High tech active shutter glasses, designed with top-of-the-line optics deliver 2X the resolution per eye and ultra-wide viewing angles.

Support for new pure 120 Hz LCD monitors
Unlocks crystal-clear, flicker-free stereoscopic 3D gaming, enabling 60 Hz per eye.

Maximum 3D Ready display flexibility
Designed for DLP® 1080p HDTVs, pure 120 Hz LCD monitors, and DepthQ HD 3D projectors, unlocking crystal-clear, flicker-free stereoscopic 3D gaming and multiple viewing solutions.

Designed for comfort and style
Comfortable to wear and modeled after modern sunglasses, offering a stylish and lightweight alternative to traditional 3D glasses.

Wear over your prescription glasses
Ensures that users with corrective eyewear can view fully immersive stereoscopic 3D. In addition, adjustable nose pieces ensure a custom fit for each user.

High power wireless infrared communication
Fully untethered solution, offering free range of motion and up to 15 feet of wireless 3D viewing via infrared communication. And multiple users can use the same IR receiver for a multi-user experience.

Game for more than forty hours on a single charge
Easily recharge your 3D glasses over a standard USB cable without frequently replacing batteries, and game for an entire week without needing to recharge your glasses. Intelligent circuit design automatically shuts off after 10 minutes when not in use to preserve battery life.

Adjust 3D depth adjustment from the IR emitter
Allows you to quickly and easily control common stereoscopic 3D functions without searching for hotkeys.

Watch movies in 3D
Fully supports 3D video players such as 3dtv Stereoscopic Player, allowing you to view fullscreen 3D movies. Futureproof your system for the next generation high definition 3D movie formats with superb high definition video playback on GeForce GPUs.

Instant Immersion
Get into the action in minutes with automated set-up; finger controlled 3D depth adjustment, and instant display detection.

Stereoscopic 3D picture support
Easily take in-game screenshots and view them in stereoscopic 3D with NVIDIA’s free photo viewer. In addition, import and view stereoscopic pictures from a variety of different capture sources.

Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GPUs
The #1 choice of PC gamers worldwide, enabling rich, immersive games with stunningly accurate realism thanks to support for the latest graphics technologies including NVIDIA SLI® technology, NVIDIA PhysX™, and DirectX® 10.

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Not only that but a nice Apache/MySQL Web Server, an iTunes server etc. read more here (you have to scroll a little)

click the image to get a set of unboxing images.

Here is a quick video of me starting the Synology 207+ 2-bay SATA NAS Server for the very first time.

Toshiba Satellite Pro 480CDT

• Multimedia power that takes you further and faster
• Intel® Pentium® with MMX™ technology at 233MHz
• 32MB EDO RAM (exp. to 160MB)
• 4.0 billion byte (=3.82GB) HDD
• 12.1″ diagonal TFT Active Matrix colour display
• Integrated 33.6/14.4 Kbps V.34 Toshiba data/fax/voice modem
• Built-in Sound System
• 10x avg. speed CD-ROM
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port

Now I thought I will try and run Ubuntu on it as the Windows98 is running a little slow. I’ll be posting some more about the experience here later.

Manufacturer’s product description
Toshiba’s Satellite series of notebook computers has long been known for delivering top-notch power at low prices. The Satellite Pro 480CDT uses Intel’s new mobile processor. The expandability and convenient all-in-one design you’ve come to expect from a Toshiba Satellite notebook are here as well. How Toshiba is raising the bar in the notebook midrange? By packing a Pentium II processor into Satellite Pro 480 series – first kid in its class to have one. But this series sets itself apart in other arenas, too. Not surprising, considering the 480CDT, that comes with large hard disk, fast RAM and SelectBay modular technology. The Satellite is value-packed mobile computing at its best. If what you need is a solid notebook PC for all your general-purpose uses at a great price, consider Toshiba’s Satellite 480 an excellent choice.

Grand Theft Auto IV

What does the American Dream mean today?

For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don’t.

Beginning with the 1997 release of the original Grand Theft Auto, the GTA series has been one of the most prolific, controversial and down right entertaining franchises in video games history. This pedigree of success guarantees that the highly anticipated eleventh game in the series, Grand Theft Auto IV, will garner at least as much attention if not more.

‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ game logo

Return to Liberty City.
Niko’s Dream as it should have been
The dream as Niko expected it.
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Niko and Roman
There’s always a catch.
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Niko with gun
But some skills are international.
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The Plot
Grand Theft Auto IV is a brand new adventure in the GTA universe following the experiences of Nikolai “Niko” Bellic, a new immigrant from an undisclosed eastern European country whose troubled pa st and the persuasion of his cousin Roman have brought him to the fictional Liberty City. Unfortunately, Niko’s search for the American Dream and a much needed fresh start, hits an immediate snag when the rags to riches story Roman spun to pique Niko’s interest is exposed as not only a complete fabrication, but a ploy to enlist Niko’s well-known skills as a tough guy against the ample list of enemies clamoring for Roman’s debt-ridden blood.

Because Roman is the only person Niko knows in Liberty City he begrudgingly accepts his role as Roman’s protector despite the deception. But as time goes on Niko comes into his own, and his experience on the wrong side of the tracks proves more valuable than he could have ever imagined as he fights for survival and later supremacy on the crime ridden streets of Liberty City.

Game Environments
Based on several of the boroughs of New York City and parts of New Jersey, Liberty City, familiar to players of previous games in the series, has been entirely redesigned for GTA IV. Players can expect visible detail down to the weeds growing in the cracks in the sidewalk, cars and buildings of visibly different ages and a much greater level if verticality in the buildings and bridges that they are able to explore as Niko moves through the city streets. In addition, pedestrians in GTA IV are much more realistic. No longer simply moving cardboard cutouts, these NPCs are intelligent, modern, human representations that laugh, cry, eat, drink, use cell phones and ATMs, and talking amongst themselves regardless of Niko’s interaction with them.

Gameplay
Historically GTA games have focused heavily on mission-based play, requiring successful completion of fixed tasks in order for players to progress through the game, but this has changed to a great extent in GTA IV. Players will experience an entirely new and exciting emphasis centered on the blending of on-mission and off-mission play, resulting not only in an increased sense of realism, but more interesting and unrestricted gameplay.

Features
Aside from the car jacking and a detailed city environment here are the new features for GTA IV:

* Improved combat system – Now you can use cover and also a target lock system, which allows you to take out targets with greater ease and accuracy. Plus, you can engage in some hand-to-hand combat if you can’t get your hands on a piece quick enough.
* Cell phone – Not just for basic phone calls anymore. Use your in-game cell phone to receive missions via SMS, snap photos, and ZiT (tag) songs that can be downloaded exclusively on Amazon.com/mp3.
* Free time – In between missions you can take advantage of “me” time. There are gentleman’s clubs, comedy clubs, bowling alleys, and bars, which all house unique activities.
* Take a break from the storyline – A variety of side missions allow you to help run a car service, “borrow” cop cars, assassinate targets, help solve problems for those on the street, or take to the air with stunt jumps that are scattered all over the city.
* Control your own fate – Throughout the game choice moments will arrive causing you to make a decision that will affect relationships and money.

Multiplayer
Give Niko a rest and create your own multiplayer “hero.” GTA has added multiplayer modes allowing you to take your creation out to play online in competitive, co-op, and free form modes. Competitive mode has you fighting against the cops, jacking cars, or racing to finish odd jobs. Co-op challenges you and your friends with various tasks including Hangman’s NOOSE where you are responsible for escorting a wanted kingpin to a safe extraction point. Freeform lets you and 15 others lose on Liberty City. Use this mode to hit up the bar and play virtual darts versus each other or head out to the streets and set up your own drag races. If you can dream it, you can do it in Freeform mode.

Health
Enter 4825550100 on Niko’s phone during gameplay. It should restore Niko’s health
. WARNING: Some of these cheats may prevent achievements. It is recommended that you do not save your game after using these cheats. Please use them at your own risk.

Full Health
Dial 3625550100 into Nikos cellphone cheat codes disable achievements

Spawn Jetmax (Boat)
WET-555-0100

Spawn Police Chopper
FLY-555-0100

Spawn SuperGT
CAR-555-0168

Spawn Turismo
CAR-555-0147

Spawn NRG900
MBK-555-0100

Advanced Weapons
GUN-555-0100

Weapons
GUN-555-0150

Health And Weapons
GTA-555-0100

Armour
Enter 3625550100 on Niko’s phone. It should give Niko armour. WARNING: Some of these cheats may prevent achievements. It is recommended that you do not save your game after using these cheats. Please use them at your own risk.

Spawn Annihilator
Spawn an Annihilator in front of Niko. 3595550100

Strip Club Girls Naked
In the game take out your phone and type in HOT-555- 0100.

Morning
To make the game be early in the morning type in your phone 468-555-0100

Increase Wanted Level
Dial CAR-555-0150 on Niko’s cell phone.

No Cops In The Whole Game
Enter cop-555-5903 on the phone.

Motorbike
At the phone, type mbk-555-0100.

Repairing Your Car Free
When your vehicle is damages instead of going to Pay’N Spray Press Up on the 360 controller go to cheats or dial this Number: GTA-555-0100

Wanted Level Up
Call on your phone cop-555-0150 and you will get one star and you can keep doing it till you have 6 stars.

Change Weather And Brightness
Dial “4685550100″ into the cell phone. Note: This phone number translates to “HOT-555-0100″.

Spawn Formula 1 Car
Dial 227-5589 in Niko’s Phone

Grand Theft Auto IV

Pctv HD Mini Stick

Yet another truly amazing gadget the Pinnacle pctv hd mini stick brings TV in High Definition HD to your PC and Mac.

Product Description
Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that’s the perfect match for super-slim laptops. The integrated signal booster improves reception sensitivity even if the signal isn’t strong. The easy-to-use TV Center Pro software lets you watch, TimeShift and record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. PCTV HD mini Stick comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna. Take it with you on your travels. Record the game, grab your favorite sitcom episodes or catch the late-night thriller, Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen. VideoSpin is an editing software application that lets you edit home movies, mix in photos and music, and add titles and transitions, and more! It even comes with a one-click upload to YouTube. TV antenna input (F- connector/Coaxial) Recording Formats MPEG-1/2 DivX MPEG-4 – compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version) Ultra-compact HDTV tuner stick with super-strong reception Watch free HDTV on your PC – no service fees Supports both digital over-the-air TV (ATSC1) and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM2) Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting – pause, rewind TV Automatically record shows to your hard drive in MPEG-1/2 or DivX4 formats, or direct-to-DVD System Requirements – Windows XP or Windows Vista (32 bit) with latest service pack, Intel Pentium 4 2.8-GHz, Pentium M 1.7-GHz, equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher, 512MB RAM, Free USB 2.0 port Sound/graphics controller with support for DirectX 9 or higher Hard drive, 1GB free space (20GB recommended for TV recording) CD drive (DVD burner required for DVD recording), and Internet connection for registration/activation

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

I do own a Canon D400 but as its Christmas time and whilst I’m really pleased with it I do consider getting me this one as a BIG treat… HD video man!

High Performance for High Expectation
Canon’s update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it’s better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build. Full-frame shooters rejoice!

Manufacturer Description

Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames.

Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps — for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism.

The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full-frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available — from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.

Other improvements to the EOS 5D include:

* Addition of Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, with a new Fluorine coating on the low-pass filter
* Larger 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with VGA resolution, a 170-degree angle of view and anti-reflective coatings
* Improved menu system including Quick Control Screen for more direct access to common settings
* Automatic peripheral illumination correction, utilizing detailed EF lens information to optimize JPEG images straight out of the camera
* Magnesium alloy construction with additional environmental protection
* UDMA memory card compatibility

EOS 5D Mark II Highlights

New CMOS sensor
The EOS 5D Mark II’s newly designed full-frame 21.1-megapixel CMOS sensor features ISO sensitivity from 100-6400, expandable to 50, 12,800 and 25,600. Large 6.4µm2 pixels have been redesigned to capture more light and yield a better signal to noise ratio to ensure lower noise images throughout the ISO range. The full frame sensor has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film. This means that wide-angle lenses stay wide, without the change in angle of view associated with smaller sensor cameras. As well as benefiting from finer control over depth of field, photographers moving up to the EOS 5D Mark II’s full frame format will find the newly designed wide, bright 98 percent coverage viewfinder on a joy to work with.

New DIGIC 4 processor
A new DIGIC 4 processor combined with 14-bit analogue to digital conversion provides smooth gradations in mono-tonal areas such as skies, and highly accurate color rendition. As well as HD movie shooting, DIGIC 4’s high speed provides for long uninterrupted continuous bursts of large JPEGs, near-instant start-up times and immediate and fast review after shooting. DIGIC 4 also provides for improved noise reduction algorithms, complementing the already low-noise images from the EOS 5D Mark II’s CMOS sensor.

HD video capture
The EOS 5D Mark II is Canon’s first DSLR to incorporate full HD 1920×1080 video capture. Once filming is started from Live View mode, photographers can fire off either single of continuous stills, with video capture continuing after the final frame is captured.

See everything
A new 3.0-inch VGA resolution LCD provides a wide 170 degree angle-of-view, providing plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. The screen brightness can automatically adjust to suit viewing conditions, extending battery life in low light and improving viewing in bright conditions. A new dedicated Live View button switches modes to display a real-time image on the LCD. This allows EOS 5D Mark II photographers to enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles. Simple connection to a PC provides easy remote shooting.

Precision focus and metering
A 9-point auto focus system is supported by 6 additional invisible Assist AF points, located inside the spot-metering circle to optimise subject tracking performance in AI SERVO AF mode. For accurate exposure readings in tricky lighting conditions, the spot metering circle covers just 3.5 percent of the frame.

Control
The EOS 5D Mark II’s redesigned menu system includes a new Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly changed settings. A new Creative Auto mode allows photographers to cede control of key settings to the camera, while retaining control over creative variables such background blur, drive mode and image brightness. Custom user settings allow photographers to switch between two completely different camera setups. This is ideal for changing quickly between two different environments, such as switching from working inside a church without flash to outdoors with fill-flash at a wedding.

Product Description
Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps — for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available — from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Pleo Dinosaur – A UGOBE Life Form

Pleo, a one week-old baby Camarasaurus dinosaur, is a robotic marvel and the newest member of your family! Pleo interacts with you – moving organically, expressing emotion, autonomously exploring and responding to the world around him. On the Pleoworld.com companion site, owners can connect, find training tips and download new enhancements for their pet dino. Pleo’s sophisticated sensory system has devices that enable him to hear, to see, to sense touch, and to detect objects: a color camera, sound sensors, two infrared sensors, 14 motors, over 100 gears, eight touch sensors, and an orientation sensor.

Air Hogs Havoc Heli

Air Hogs Havoc Heli – Colors May Vary

With the world’s record for the smallest remote-controlled helicopter, the Air Hogs Havoc Heli goes where no other flying object can. Recommended for ages eight and up, this incredible little R/C heli from Spinmaster is easy and fun for kids of all ages — even grown up ones.
The Havoc Heli has twin rotors for stability and four-way control for flying in any direction with accuracy — up, down, under, over, left, right, forward and backward. Like a real helicopter, the Havoc can hover in one spot. It even manuevers through the toughest of obstacles. Intended for indoor use, the helicopter operates outdoors with zero wind conditions, and can fly up to 100 feet high in the air. The Havoc Heli is also equipped with a flashing blue LED light for night flying.

Synology NAS Disk Station DS207+ High Performance 2-Bay Network Storage

Synology NAS Disk Station DS207+ High Performance 2-Bay Network Storage

DS207 is designed with Windows ADS authentication, USB printer sharing, dynamic website hosting, and data backup. The ultra-high-density file storing capability gives business users the freedom to store twice as much data. With the RAID 1 protection, DS207 can further prevent data loss from inevitable disaster.

Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.

Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation)

Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation)

The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies–including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics–and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

LEGO Star Wars Motorized Walking AT-AT

LEGO Star Wars Motorized Walking AT-AT

Motorized action straight from the Star Wars¿ movies! Behold the power of the Empire! For the first time ever, the ultimate Motorized Walking AT-AT is ready to crush the Rebel Alliance at your command. Thanks to the new Power Functions System, the mighty All-Terrain Armored Transport really walks forward or backward into battle!

Behold the power of the Empire! For the first time ever, the ultimate motorized Walking AT-AT is ready to crush the Rebel Alliance at your command. Thanks to the new Power Functions System, the mighty All-Terrain Armored Transport really walks forward or backward into battle. Features an opening cockpit and rotating laser cannons, along with a handle on top that allows for easy transport. Includes AT-AT pilot, General Veers, Snowtrooper and Luke Skywalker figures. Requires six “AA” batteries, not included. Measures 22.5″W x 15″H. 1,137 pieces.

Rubik’s Cube

Rubik’s Cube

The date is 1974. The place is Budapest, Hungary. Erno Rubik, an admirer of geometry and 3-D forms creates the world’s most perfect — and addictive — puzzle. More than three decades later the Rubik’s cube is still one of the best selling brainteasers. Whether it was full size or the smaller keychain version almost every child had this puzzle by in 1980 when it found worldwide success. Elementary school kids were seen solving it with their feet on “That’s Incredible!”, conspiracy theorists believed it was an Eastern bloc tactic to distract American youth from getting an education, and Cubaholics Anonymous was formally established to help cure the compulsive need to solve it.

Dilbert 2009 Page Per Day Calendar

Dilbert 2009 Page Per Day Calendar

Wally practices work avoidance as if it’s some New Age religion, Alice resorts to violent measures to relieve stress, and Dilbert remains cluelessly above it all. Throw in a boss who manages via buzzwords, and you have the main players in the favorite strip among office dwellers everywhere: Dilbert. It’s a cast of characters all too familiar to most, which accounts for no small part of its amazing success. It seems that everyone knows, has worked with, or unknowingly is a Dilbert type.

Wired (1-year) MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION

Wired (1-year)

Wired readers want to know how technology is changing the world, and they’re interested in big, relevant ideas, even if those ideas challenge their assumptions—or blow their minds. Wired readers are generally familiar with computers and the Internet, but this is definitely not a computer magazine—Wired won’t teach you how to upgrade your RAM. Instead, it’s a magazine about science, art, adventure, online culture, business, philosophy … and bright shiny beautiful gadgets. Each month, more than 2 million smart, savvy readers come to Wired for clean, clear writing with a wry twist.

Call of Duty: World at War XBOX360

Call of Duty: World at War

Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the Xbox 360 completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining World War II gameplay. In this edition, players are thrust into the final, tension-filled battles against a new, ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in a WWII title. Building on the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, this installment promises to immerse players in gritty, chaotic combat. You’ll have to band together to survive harrowing and climactic battles that defined WWII and led to the demise of the Axis powers.