norbtekinfo's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Norbert Davis
www.norbtek.info is dedicated to helping you better understand today's consumer electronic technologies, help you determine the best technology for your needs, and make you a better informed consumer. We also want to show you the latest in cool stuff!
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Norbtek.info Podcast, September 23, 2007,
Show #44 – Home Monitoring Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Listener line at (206) 888-NORB (6672)
Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com
Home Monitoring Solutions:
AT&T Remote Monitor - $200 to $350 plus $10 to $40/mo for monitoring
iControl - $100 to $250 plus $15/mo or $150/yr for monitoring
Smarthome - $1600 no monitoring fees
Norbtek.info Podcast, August 26, 2007,
Show #43 - Scrapbooking Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Contact Info:
Listener line: (206) 888-6672 (NORB)
Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com
Product Links:
Scraparatus – $30 HSN.com
Xyron Wishblade - $450
Xyron Personal Cutting System - $160
Quickutz Revolution - $140 (on sale) QVC.com
Quickutz Silhouette - $350 (on sale) QVC.com
Provo Craft Cuttlekids starter kit - $29 Hallmark Scrapbook
Provo Craft Cuttlebug – $69 Hallmark Scrapbook
Provo Craft Cricut - $210 Hallmark Scrapbook
Provo Craft Cricut Expressions - $349 Hallmark Scrapbook
Zutter Bind-it-All - $60
The Slice by Tinnus – Late 2007 to Early 2008
Norbtek.info Podcast, August 7, 2007,
Show #042 – Home Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Contact Info:
Listener line: (206) 888-6672 (NORB)
Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com
UV-C light - $1000 on up. Replacement bulb - $100 to $200.
Bryant
Turner Lock - $45 for the deadbolt; $55 for a combo kit
Airider vacuum
AXIS 360
Bibliotheca
Bose Lifestyle - $2000 to $3800 @ Bose factory stores.
Heatilator SFE-35 - $800 to $1400
Norbtek.info Podcast, July 14, 2007,
Show #041 – Home Safety Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Contact info:
Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com
Listener line: (206) 888-NORB
(206) 888-6672
Home Safety Tech
Tot-Lok – Amazon - $13
HotStop – Lowe’s $25 to $45
Emergency planning and checklists
Emergency preparedness for individuals with special needs
Xcaper - Fire masks - $25 to $90 Single and family packs.
PEARL – Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladders for upstairs bedrooms. $329/ea.
Smoke Detectors – remote control
Battery Operated
Plug In
Hard Wired
Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Home Depot - $44
Auxiliary Devices
Heat Detectors
Strobes
Fire Extinguishers – Kitchen and Garage – Target $17 to $30
Home Safety Council
Norbtek.info Podcast, June 26, 2007.
Show #040 – Bicycle Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Contact info:
norbtek.info@gmail.com
(206) 888-NORB
(6672)
Pearl Izumi Vertex MP3 Bib - $400
Castelli Split Second Jersey - $150
Swobo Merino Jersey - $98
Descente Classic Pro Chevron Shorts - $90
Oakley RADAR - $155 to $255
Exo-nerve - $130
Robota - $90
Diadora Ergo Carbon - $170
Shimano SH-M121 - $100
Speedplay Light Action Pedal System - $115 MSRP
Rotor Agilis Crank Set & Q-Rings - $329 Crank Set & $159 for the Q-Rings which on Sale thru June (shipped to US address)
ZIPP ZED6 Wheels - $2,700 (set)
Jelly Belly Sport Beans - $20 (Amazon.com)
http://theprobar.com/
http://nuun.com/
http://www.cytosport.com/
http://propelwater.com/
http://matisseandjacks.com/
Fallbrook NuVinci CVP bike transmission - $ Unknown
Shimano Coasting Automatic Transmission - $450 - $700 depending on the bike.
Trek Lime Retro Bike- $550
LeMond Bikes - $750 - $7,700
Kestrel RT700 - $3,300
Raleigh Supercourse - $1,475
Trek Madone - $3,000+
Cyclingnews.com Article
Single Speed
Norbtek.info Podcast, June 11, 2007.
Show #039 – Father’s Day Tech
Had a great day in San Jose visiting the
Winchester Mystery House so I'm late
getting these show notes and the
podcast audio posted. Sorry.
Checkout the link for the house that
Sarah Winchester, hieress to the
Winchester Repeating Arms fortune
built here in California. Really cool
place thet you have to visit to fully
understand and enjoy.
Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th and you
got nothhing in mind for what you're going
to get pops do ya? Well, I'm here to help you
figure to what to get dear old Dad.
This episode I take a page out of
Steve Holden’s old podcast, Tech Rag Tear
Outs, and do the Sunday Advertisement Tear
Outs. Lots of tech stuff for your old man.
Listener Feed Back from Paranoid Jack on
the Last Episoide, Show #38 - Yard Care
Tech. Great link from Jack too.
DVD/iPod Player-Dock - $140 Circuit City
Panisonic HT & iPod Dock - $400 Circuit City
ION iTTUSB Turntable - $130 Circuit City
Jensen DVD/iPod/XM - $400 Circuit City
Pioneer CD- MP3 & iPod & Satellite Ready - $140 (maybe less) Circuit City
iJoy Recliner & Ottoman - $750 & $350 Linens -n- Things
Cordless Grill Brush - $19.99 Linens -n- Things
IntelliLaser Pro - $34.99 Target
Tripod LED Flashlight - $19.99 Target
Auto Wrench - $28.44 Target
Eddie Bauer Tent - $69.99 Target
Reebok 25lb SpeedPac Weights - $49 Target
Vinotemp Wine Cooler - $149 Target
B&D 6" Alligator Lopper - $99 Home Depot
Gorilla 17' Ladder - $169 Home Depot
Sears.com - Tools Galore. More from here during Tool Tech
Titanium Ratcheting Wrenches - $100 Sears
Titanium 3/8" Socket Set - $80 Sears
Bonus Links:
Golf Bag Storage Unit - $50 Linens -n- Things
BBQ Grill - $250 Linens -n- Things
Free Gift Card w/ iPod Purchase - Circuity City
Logitech Bluetooth Headphones - $90 Circuit City
(206) 888-NORB (6672)
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Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, May 27, 2007
Show #038 - Yard Care Tech
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Show Links:
Brill Accu Mower ASM380 Electric - $374 online
-Optional $40 grass catcher is available.
Sunlawn EM-1 - $330
Robomow® - $1700 Bamabots.com
Lawnbot - $1750 - $2500 Bamabots.com
Electric Backyard Chipper by Patriot - $799
-Optional $149 Leaf Vacuum Hose Kit
Garden Groom - $150 to $200 from the Manufacturer
Model #GSP014 - $48 at Amazon.com.
HAYAUCHI 12-foot saw - $170 online
Ultimate Dolly Cart - $180 online
Ergonomic Garden Hand Tools
Duo-Flo Multi-Function Nozzle
Pushbroom-Rake combo
Electric Lawn Mower - Additional Info
3-1 Blower/Vac/Mulcher
Norbtek.info Podcast, May 13, 2007
Show #037 – Camping Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Sponsor:
GoDaddy.com
GPS:
Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - $483
GPS Finder
GPS Glossary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Clothing:
The North Face Paramount Convertible
Pant (Men’s) - $64.99 sportsauthority.com
REI One Jacket (Men's) - $110 – 199 REI.com
Backpacks: The Backpack Finder from REI.
Sleeping Bags: The Sleeping Bag Finder from REI.
Klickitat™ X20L Mummy - High performance, lightweight mummy
featuring the next generation of continuous filament fiber –
Climashield™ XP - $150 coleman.com
Drying and care
Additional features
Shell material and construction
Shape and fit
Tents: N!ergy 9 - $150 Amazon.com
Lighting:
Freeplay Indigo Lantern (NiMH / Hand Crank) - $39.95 REI.com
Coleman Exponent Pack-Away LED Lantern - $34.00 REI.com
Propane, Butane and even Candle Lanterns
REI Candle Lantern - $19.95 REI.com
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=1389-ET01MB
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=1720-N610045
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2440-p2525
Water Purification: http://shopping.discovery.com/product-61689.html
Cooking:
http://www.jetboil.com/Products
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2254-96394
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=687-N606157
http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2258-47828
Supplies:
First Aid:
Extras:
Yamaha EF1000iS - $680 Yamahagenerators.com
Honda EU1000i - $790 honda.com
Camp Shower - $150
Camp Shovel - $8
Camp Chair - $30
Trailer Hitch Hammock - $117
2-stroke Blender - $303
Truck Cabana - $50
Coleman.com
REI Expert Advice
Please call our listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that’s (206) 888-6672
or send us an email at norbtek.info@gmail.com
Norbtek.info Podcast, April 28, 2007
Show
036 � Mother's Day Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Sponsor:
GoDaddy.com
Heart
Rate Monitor - $80 - $100
LED
jewelry - $40 - $165
LED necklace and earring
set - $90
O-GLOW
- $26
GlowFusion
AirGlow - $175
flameless
candles - $30 - $80
ball
shaped, square,
and
cylindrical
Pure
Komachi - $80
HearthKit
Oven Insert - $199
Brother
PTouch Labeling System - $40
Cricut
Personal Electronic Cutter - $199
Digital
Photo Frame - $90 - $200
Kodak
V803 - $200
iPod
Nano 4 gig - $199
Listener line: (206)
888-NORB
-6672
Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com
Website: www.norbtek.info
Norbtek.info Podcast, April 21, 2007
Show #035 – Spy Tech
Affiliations:
Techpodcasts.com
Blubrry.com
Sponsor:
GoDaddy.com
Smoke Detector - $250 Spygadgets.com
House Plant Nanny Cam - $295 Spygadgets.com
mini-DVR - $590 Brickhousesecurity.com
KEYKatcher - $60
digital spy camera - $100
SkyTRX Mini Tracker - $280
Slim Trak Real Time Tracker - $764
night vision monocular - $180
parabolic microphone - $395
Cell Phone Recorder - $80
Bug and Wireless Cam Detector - $120
Spy Finder - $80
Additional links:
Brickhousesecurity.com
Spygadgets.com
Internetspyshop.com
Spyville.com
Friends of the Podcast:
Validsyntax.com
Mike Tech Show
Gmail Podcast
Norbtek.info, April 15, 2007
Show #034 - Car Care Tips
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DP Engine Degreaser
Natural Sea Sponge
Grit Guard
Autogeek.net
California Water Blade
Tire Pressure Valves
- $18 Target
4-in-1 Extreme Power
- $100 Target
Sheepskin Wash Mitts
Cobra Microfiber Mitt
Pinnacle Cotton
Chenille Wash Mitts
http://www.autogeek.net
http://www.superiorcarcare.net
http://www.dccarcare.com
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In The Trenches - Kevin Devin
Gmail Podcast - Chuck Tomasi
Norbtek.info Podcast April 8, 2007
Show 32 - Barbecue Tech
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Computer control of your BBQ - $200+
Grilling Tool Set - $47 @ Costco
Digital Thermometer -
$20 @ Bed, Bath & Beyond
Grille Alert Wireless Thermometer -
$75 @ Brookstone
OVE Glove - $12 @ Amazon.com
Cooler Tunes - igloo
Galaxie Mosquito Trap -
$150 @ Costco
BBQ Tools
That got a HEMI?
Geek out your BBQ
Ultimate BBQ Experience
7 BBQ Mistakes
Pork BBQ
Chicken BBQ
Beef BBQ
Don't forget about our e-garage sale in
Show #32.
Norbtek.info Podcast Show #32 - "I'm Baaack!"
Sunday, April 1, 2007
I'm having an e-garage sale. I've got tech "junk" as
my wife would call it, but it's good stuff looking for a
good home. Just send in a voice mail to the listener
line (206) 888-6672 or send an email to
norbtek.info@gmail.com and let me know what you
are interested in. I will ship it within the continental
US (maybe Canada) free of charge. If you want it, you
can have it! I hate to throw this stuff away, but I need
room in the cabinet for other things.
This is NOT an April Fool's Day Joke! I will give this
stuff away!. If only one person wants something, well,
they get it. If more than one person wants something,
I will put the names in a hat and draw a winner. That's
fair! So go ahead, check out the stuff and let me know
what you want. I'll cut the offer off after the next show
or at least let you know how it's going.
So here are the items:
DCM245R - RCA Digital Cable Modem
Supports two-way cable transmission rates of up to
38 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream. Offers
always-on, ''ready-when-you-are'' unlimited Internet
access to online multimedia services.
HP Scanjet 3400C -Great flatbed scanner. All cables
and driver software are included.
Netgear MR814 - Wireless 802.11b Router
When you connect your cable/DSL modem to the
NETGEAR Wireless Router, you'll enjoy wired or
wireless Internet access for all your computers and
be assured of protected communications on your
home or small office network! This 3-in-1 Router +
Switch + Wireless Access Point is a base station that
allows you to share your Internet connection, files and
printers with other computers on the network.
3COM Dual Speed 16 Port Hub - Great for LAN parties.
Dazzle DVC-USB - Digital Video Creator bought out by
Pinnacle and no link to the description of the unit except
that it is MPEG-1 NOT MPEG-2 video. Yours at the
ridiculous price of FREE!
Ezonics Cobra Cam - USB-1.1 Goose-neck Web Cam
has built in LED light too!
iPod Nano 1st Gen Dock - Never used and in original box.
I was going to get my wife a 1st Gen Nano but got her a
2nd Gen. So this dock will not work. Free to who ever
wants it.
And here is the unadvertised SPECIAL...
RCA Lyra RD900W - Wireless audio streaming interface.
Stream your audio files from your computer wirelessly to
your stereo. Comes with a remote, transmitter and
receiver as well as the software and documentation.
All in the original box!
Well, I done went and broke my podcasting rig. I barely got this out. All I did was upgrade Windows XP Home to XP Pro. Lot like I tried to install Vista or anything. Lord help me. Anyway, I hope to have this hunk of junk fixed by next week and get a real podcast out to you all. Sorry for the let down.
Oh, by the way. It looks like the last podcast was not well recieved. OK! I'll find more interesting stuff to talk about. But you can let me know what you want to hear about by dropping me a line at norbtek.info@gmail.com or call (206) 888-NORB(6672) and give me a piece of your mind.
Well, till next time... I hope... Have a great week.
Norbert
Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, February 25, 2007
"iPod Accessories for Her"
Looks like an old canvas style sneaker Canvas Sport Case - $30
Office Attire Executive & Lady - $35
This stylish purse is specially designed for your iPod and features fully-functional, great-sounding, amplified speakers! Praised for its seamless integration of style and technology, the Groove Purse has been featured on the Today show, in Wired Magazine, Style.com, Oprah, and magazines all over the world. Groove Bag - $96
iPod skins are a great way to let her personalize her iPod, check out the options at iStyles iStyles - $3 to $8
Even COACH has iPod cases available Coach - $68 to $118
For the lady on the go iPod video system - $200
Titan Case & Accessories - $25
MIXX iPod Holders- $11 to $15
5G Kimono Case - $40
iPod Hoodie - $25
Burton Audex Tote - $115
Matai - $45
Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, February 04, 2007. '''Show #030 - Baby Tech
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Spoonful of Sugar
Dispensing medicine to infants and toddlers is never easy, those little
suckers turn their heads and you end up putting the stuff right in their
ear or they just spit it out all over the place. So how about using their
own natural instincts to help them out. All babies, well, most babies,
like to suckle on a binky, and Medicine Dispenser by Kidz-Med has a
chamber for the medicine. It has a plunger to help deliver the medicine
to the back of the baby's tongue or you can just let them use their natural
sucking action to deliver the goods. The Medicine Dispenser by Kidz-Med
delivers the medicine in a simple and easy way so that your baby may not
even know they are taking it.
$10 - Medicine Dispenser
What's Hot Doc?
Its not easy to get a baby's temperature sometime. Heck, Baby's just
don't like holding still for eating so why would they hold still for
an in the ear thermometer much less a 'rectal" thermometer. So how
about an infrared thermometer that you just point at your baby's head,
navel, or arm pit. No need for a probe covers or disturbing your baby's
sleep. Your baby will never even know you took their temperature. Check
out the '''Thermofocus''' also by Kid-Med.
$100 - Thermofocus
Check out the other great products from this company at Kidz-Med.com
Look! I'm on TV
O.K., so you got you baby in their rear-facing car seat in the back
or a child in the third row of the SUV, but you can't see how they
are doing, and that dual mirror trick just don't cut it. So what's
a good techie mom to do? Well, get the Automobile Monitor by Summer
Infant of course. Day or night, this 2.5" dash-mounted color screen
will let you keep an eye on the baby and the other one on the road.
The camera mounts to a variety of head rests. Both units will plug
into the car power outlet.
$150 - Automobile Monitor
Summer Infant has many more great products at Summer Infant
Don't Touch That!
If your children are like mine, one of them is accidentally unbuckling
the car seat buckle or the toddler is getting to smart for his own
britches and unbuckling himself! Well, someone figured out how to stop
those pesky kids with the Safeclip. This device prevents accidental
release but allows quick access to the buckle in case of emergency.
It attaches in mere seconds and is easily removable.
£4.99 - Safeclip
What A Change
German designer, Tim Schinkle, has created a couple of beautiful
wall mounted baby changing stations that would look great in your
baby's room. These changing stations are terrifically space saving
and can be converted into a child's fold down desk later such as the
OWO. You'll have to get them from Germany as there are no distributors
here in the US as far as I know, but they will ship practically world wide.
OWO €274,-- (about $356) - OWO
Check out the other beautiful products and products at Timkid.
Ski Baby Ski
I found this cool baby product and thought what fun and what trouble
this could be. Skis for your baby stroller! Now that's cool!
BabyfactoryUSA.com has these skis that will fit just about any single
or dual wheeled stroller with wheels up to 12" in diameter. The skis
are wide and have a grove to keep them tracking easily and even come
with a carrying and storage bag. Of course we don't need these here
in Elk Grove as it was a balmy 63 degrees F and not a cloud in sight.
Oh well.
$35 - Stroller Skis
iWhat???
O.K. The whole "i-insert name of device here" thing is really starting
to get to me, but hey this is cool... If you don't mind giving your kid
control of your iPod. ifrogz has come out with a silicone case just for
kids and the iPod called Tadpole. Cute ain't it. Anyway, this is not
your ordinary silicone case.. Its an ifrogz case and has a variety of
colors and an optional screen and click wheel protector of which you
can customize. I have our Show #25 ifrogz case winner's review later
in the show so stay tuned.
$25 w/ screen protector - ifrogz Tadpole
iCaramba... Not another i-Thingy
Yeah well, hey, I found it just had to let you know about it. So here
it is, the iCrib Sound System by Munchkin. This device hangs on the side
of the crib and pumps in the tunes to the crib from any MP3 player. It
will auto shut off after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. It also has a color
changing night light , but don't forget to buy batteries too as this
does not come with an AC adapter. No you won't be finding the lullaby
playlist on my iPod, but still looks cool. The web site has a store
locator by using your ZIP code. Apparently I can get one at Target.
$33 - iCrib
Getting Serious for a Moment
I hate to bring this up but it has to be mentioned... Over 2000 children
are reported missing everyday, what are you going to do if this happens
to you? It could take about an hour or two to get all the viatl information
you will need to provide the authorities about your missing child. I found
this, the AMBER stick™. It is a usb stick that has all the vital information
that is necessary to generate Missing Persons Flyers and import into law
enforcement's computers. Everyting is encrypted and password protected for
privacy. All the software for the access of the information is right on the
stick and works with Windows ME and higher. Update as often as you want and
even upload to a central server database where the information can be available
to be distributed to law enforcement all over the US with email/password
combination for authorized access.
$50 for (1) or (2) for $40 each - Amber stick
Show 29 Christmas Give-A-Way Dean Jensen - SoHo Tech Podcast
SanDisk Crusier Micro 1GB USB Flash Drive 1GB USB
Norb's 2006 Tech Predictions Review Prediction #1- The PDA/Phone/Camera/MP3/Video Player all in one. Not that Apple will come out with one, but hey, if anyone were to, they would make it sexy.
Got It Right - Sony/Ericsson p990i
Prediction #2- Digital Audio providers such as Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo! Music will be providing Pay-for-Play video and “unlimited? services. This will include shows from the major networks, cable, and movie channels such as HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. Expect Netflix to be in the running too.
Got It Somewhat Right - Several providers have network programs for sale such as iTunes
Prediction #3- Podcasting will explode as well as videocasting. Already there is Digital Life TV featuring the former TechTV “Screen Savers? cast members Robert Herron and Patrick Norton doing tech like no one else. Soon you will see indie show series that will break new ground and allow for greater freedoms than even cable provided.
Got It Right - Tiki Bar and numerous others.
Prediction #4- More root-kits will be revealed in what was thought to be “Safe Software?, such the one revealed by Symantec in their Norton SystemWorks program. Sony was the first to get caught, but will they be the last? Or will other software makers fess up like Symantec?
Nope, haven't heard of anything since then. Are they gone or just better at hiding?
Prediction #5- SP-3 for Windows? Well, after the Windows Meta File exploit found at the beginning of the year, I predict that there will be at least one mor major flaw, or in this case, “feature? that causes Microsoft to issue a Service Pack even though they have said that they would not issue one until some time later in ’07. Can you say Open Source?
Mike, No SP-3 Officially, but a lot of Patch Tuesdays that could be rolled up into one, Right?
Prediction #6- Plasma TV prices will drop around the end of the year to about $2000 for a 42? 1080i screen with good contrast ratios. Expect a relatively lesser known manufacturer to lead the charge.
Got It Right - Philips 42PF7321D/37 42 1080i Plasma TV $1,269.00 Digital Meaga Store
Prediction #7- iPod and one of the satellite radio services will join forces. Not an integration of Sirius or XM into the iPod, but iTunes featuring shows from the services and the in-car players will hook up to your iPod so you can play tour tunes or recorded programs.
Sort of Got It Right - Samsung and XM got together Samsung NeXus50
Prediction #8- A relatively unknown company will develop the next generation of DVD technology sinking the HD-DVD and Blue-Ray DVDs because they are fighting each other and not looking over their shoulder.
Nope, nothing yet...
Prediction #9- New homes will come with built-in communications packages including iPod docks for your home audio system, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and VOIP.
Nope, haven't noticed anything yet...
Prediction #10- Apple makes deals with other hardware manufacturers to make Apple branded Camcorders and Digital Cameras.
Blew this one, but hey a lot of other people predicted the iPhone. We all know what happened there.
Prediction #11- DV and DVD camcorders go by the wayside because Hard Drive based High Definition and 3-CCD models take over and are cheaper.
Got It Right... Sort of.
Prediction #12- TiVo will unveil a dock that allows you to sync your video iPod straight to the TiVo so you can have “Lost? for free.
TiVo is scared to get stomped on by lawyers.
[edit] Changing It Up Again Norbtek.info back to just me and shorter but more focused show. Mike and I start-up a new podcast... YouTube Video @ 11:00 - Just kidding. More details to follow in the new year
Special Episode for Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
Christmas Contest
Santa dropped something off at the hose for my listeners and I wanted to get that out to you as soon as possible. So here is what you have to do:
Get your entry in by the end of the day on December 26th (11:59pm Pacific time US) to be eligible for the drawing.
All you need to do is send me an email with the top 3 (or 1 or 2) tech items that you received for Christmas, or any other holiday if you do not celebrate Christmas. Just put Christmas Contest in the subject line of the email and you tech items.
I will select the winner and let you know on the air (podcast) on the 27th of December. So let's hear from you.
Happy Holidays!
Sunday, December 17, 2006 - Show #028
Mike's Christmas List
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe
Canon S3 IS Digital Camera
Norbert's Christmas List
Tivo Series 3
Canon Rebel XTi
MS Zune
Sony HDR-SR1 AVCHD
PS3
Wii
Xbox 360
20" 2.0GHz iMac
Treo 700w
Show #027 - Super Short Show
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Today's show is a really quick one to tell you about my Black Friday experience at Best Buy and Target with my friend Matt. We showed up to the Elk Grove Best Buy at 2am to get a decent place in line. We were about 300th in line at 2am. This was a cold night here in the Sacramento Valley. It was 34 degrees F. While that might not be cold for a lot of you in the Mid-West or East Coast, it is cold here in the valley.
Next show will be another Geek's Christmas List. Mike and I will provide Santa with our lists as we have been good little geeks this year. So go ahead and give us your Christmas list. Send it into norbtek.info@gmail.com.
Show 26 Black Friday Ad Specials Costco
- Full Ad - Not the product prices, just the $ savings
Office Max
- Full Ad
- HP Pavilion Desktop w/ 19" Widescreen LCD - $799
- Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1GB USB Flash Drive - $12.99
- Sandisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB Flash Drive - $69.99
Staples
- Full Ad
- Cyberpower 485Va UPS battery backup - $19.95
- HP Pavilion Desktop w/19" Widescreen Monitor, X2 4200+, 1GB Memory, 200GB Hard Drive - $699.98
- Kodak EasyShare Z612 Camera and Printer Dock Bundle - $379.98
- SanDisk 2GB Secure Digital SD Memory Card - $29.98
- Kodak Premium Photo Paper 4" x 6" High Gloss 100-Pack - $6.99
WalMart*
- Full Ad
- Hitachi 42? Widescreen HD-Ready Plasma HDTV (Model: 42HDM12A) is available ONLINE ONLY for $1298 + shipping
Circuit City
- Full Ad
- Kodak 6.1 MP Z612 Digital Camera W/12X Optical Zoom - $279.99
Door Buster Special - Sandisk 1GB Secure Digital Memory Card (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $2.99
Door Buster Special - I/O Magic 250GB External 3.5" Hard-Drive (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $39.99
Door Buster Special - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorder w/ 30x Optical Zoom (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $169.99
Door Buster Special - I/O Magic 250GB External 3.5" Hard-Drive (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $39.99
- Zenith 1080i Upconversion DVD Player - $49.99 Divx Compatible
- Samsung 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $279.99 Adjustable Height
Door Buster Special - Sandisk 1GB Cruzer Mini Portable USB Flash Drive (Friday 5-11AM Only) - $3.99
- Sandisk 2GB Cruzer USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive - $12.99
- Vizio 50" Plasma HD - $1499.99 HDTV Guys honorable mention
Sam's Club
- Fall Ad
Radio Shack
- Full Ad
Lowe's
- Full Ad
Toys 'R Us
- Full Ad
Walgreens
- Full Ad
Best Buy
- Kenwood iPod/Sirius Ready CD Deck - $99.99
- HP Core Solo Notebook 15.4", 1024 MB Ram, 80GB Hard Drive, CD/DVD Burner (Doorbuster Item: 5am - 12pm Only) - $379.99
KB Toys
- Full Ad
EB Games
- Full Ad
Game Stop
- Full Ad
Call the Listener Line like Bruce - 1-206-888-6672 (NORB) and let us know what your Black Friday plans and strageties are.
Show #25 - Contest Results! Its Sunday, October 29th, 2006, Show #025... Finally! Tonight we have our winners of the contest!
Rant about the Netgear SC-101
- Garage Door w/ Battery Backup
$289 From Manufacturer
- Shop Vac Backpack
$99 @ Lowes
- Rechargeable Emergency System for your Auto
$60 @ Smarthome
- Personal GPS Auto Tracker
$325 @ Smarthome
- Logitech 520 Remote
$99 @ Radio Shack
Product of the Week
- Energizer e2 Lithium
Winners of the contest!!
Prizes:
- 512MB Drive
- ifrogz custom iPod case
- RCA Cable Broadband Modem
Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday October 15, 2006 - Show #024 - High Tech Exercise Equipment * Show 25 - Give Away Announcement
We are going to be giving away an RCA Broadband Cable modem,
a SanDisk Cruzer Micro 512MB U3 Thumb Drive, and an ifrogz
custom case for your iPod.
News HeadlinesMicrosoft repairs XBox 360s for Free
- DailyTech
Voice Recognition Microwave
- BornRich
New Slingbox Products
- Engadget
Wal*Mart watching out for your safety.
- Engadget
Main Topic - High Tech Exercise Equipment Ride Em Cowboy
- iJoy Ride
MSRP: $479.00
Surf's Up
* iJoy Board
MSRP $449.95
Checking Your Stats
- BioTrainer
MSRP $49.95
Full Body Work Out
- RowBike
MSRP $675 and up
Stair Climber, Scooter, or Both
- Stair Cycle
MSRP $695 Adult $395 Children's
Intelligent Running Shoe
- Adidas
MSRP $250
Weird USB Gadget of the Week USB Pet ID Tag
- Pet ID Tag
MSRP $39.95
Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, September 17, 2006. Show #023 Norbert is hittin' the road - Travel Tech
This Podcast is sponsored in part by Wicked Lasers.
Norbtek is a proud member of Techpodcasts.com Network and the Blubrry.com Podcast Community.
What would you do if that weak laser pointer you currently have had 100 times more power?
Did you know that WickedLasers.com has a full line of portable lasers that are being termed the
next generation of laser pointers! Why settle for a dot, when you can draw a line in the sky.
According to the Guiness Book of World records WickedLasers are the �most powerful portable laser�.
Purchased
by the US Military for operations in Iraq each Laser is backed under
warranty, with a large support community.
Visit wickedlasers.com for
full details of this technology marvel.
== News Articles ==
AntiVirus Tests
AMD & ATI about Done
Amazon "Unbox" Download Service
HD TiVo Series3
Disney Mobile
The Other Apple News
Microsoft shows off Zune
Nintendo Wii Pricing Announced
== Travel Tech ==
I
may have mentioned previously that I'm going to the Podcast Expo at the
end of this month,
and Mike thought that I could use a few things for
the trip.
Travel Router/Access Point
Linksys
Netgear
Map Software
Microsoft Streets and Trips
DeLorme
Travel Locks - Security
TSA web site
Amazon.com
== Sad but True ==
USB Camp Light - This, a Dell laptop, and a bag of StaPuff marshmallows and you're having a High Tech Campout.
== Show #025 Give Away Announcement ==
Show #025 is coming up and I want to do a give away. I have a RCA Cable Modem and a 512 MD SanDisk Cruzer Micro
Thumb Drive that I would like to give a way.
All you have to do is send
in an email to norbtek.info@gamil.com and put "Give Away" in the
subject line and you are entered.
We will pick the winners on the show.
I will need a valid email to inform the winners by email and get your
mailing address. So enter now!
This is the “Norbtek.info Podcast?, for Sunday, September 03, 2006.Show #022 Back to School
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Welcome to today’s Norbtek.info Podcast, we are your hosts, Norbert Davis, and Mike Smith.
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Norbtek is a proud member of the Blubrry.com Podcast Community. Whether you are a podcaster pr a listener, there is something for you at Blubrry.com. Check us out along with the other great shows at Blubrry.com.
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Here is what is coming up in today’s show:
- News
- Back to School Gear for the Dorm
- Recent Purchase
- Cool Gadgets of the Week
[News]
- Need For Speed: Carbon to have dynamic in-game advertising
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NewsDay
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Vista Release Dates/Pricing
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DailyTech
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NASA returns to the Moon in Orion
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Space.com
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Star Trek TOS to be Remastered, CGI
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StarTrek.com
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Disney scanning your finger prints
- Engadget
[Topics] * Computer
- Alienware Sentia Laptop
- Apple Macbook
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Laptop Table $35 IKEA
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USB Memory Stick
- Cell Phone
- Digital Camera
- Entertainment
- Nintendo DS Lite
- MP3 Player
- 27" Samsung HDTV $550 Circuit City
- Phillips DVD Player $82 Best Buy
- Panasonic Audio System $170 Circuit City
- Boom Chair $170 Homevisions.com
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Other A/V Chairs
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Noise Canceling Headphones
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Backpack
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Nextag Online
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Mini-Kitchen
- Microwave / Fridge $55 each Target
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Beverage Cooler $100 Target
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Laundrapack
[Gadgets of the Week]
- Archos announces new media players
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DailyTech
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TIVO Series 3 Pictures
- PVRWire
Stores Alienware, Apple, Circuit City, Target, Ikea, Best Buy
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If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send us an email, Norbtek.info@gmail.com, with “Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. I’ll also sent you the link to Chuck Toamsi’s Gmail Podcast where Chuck tells you how to get the most out of your Gmail account. Speaking of the Gmail Podcast, check out the promo.
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Please visit the web site at www.norbtek.info, that’sN-O-R-B-T-E-K dot info. There you can find links to the Blog andthe Frappr! Map on the left hand side. You can also get all of today’s show notes.
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If you have a question or you have a specific topic you want us to cover or even if you have a comment, good or bad, just drop us a line at norbtek.info@gmail.com, or better yet call the listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that’s (206) 888-6672, or send in an audio file and we’ll put in on the show. I dare you.
Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, August 20, 2006. Show #021 Budget Home Office
[News]
Mylo from Sony - http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3703
TIVO vs. Echostar -
Direct TV HD-DVR - http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/16/directvs-hd-dvr-hits-stores-unpacked/
Transformers Movie - http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/transformers.html
Microsoft News – New Vista RSS “Feature?
[Topics]
Stores
Office Depot www.officedepot.com
OfficeMax www.officemax.com
Staples www.staples.com
Ikea www.ikea.com
Best Buy www.bestbuy.com
CompUSA www.compusa.com
ThinkGeek www.thinkgeek.com
Chairs
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=2&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=13937&cmArea=SC2:CG32:CL142570
Desks
O'Sullivan French Gardens Computer Desk
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=98602&cmArea=SC2:CG33:CL70303
Ameriwood Aviator Desk With Integrated USB Hub
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=329264&Nr=200000&N=201635%204294963139&Ne=120&An=browse
Ameriwood Empire Computer Workstation With Integrated USB Hub
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=924296&Nr=200000&N=201635%204294963139&Ne=120&An=browse
Gusdorf "Smart" Desk
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=2&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=152102&cmArea=SEARCH
Ikea Fredrik
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15600&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=58581&langId=-1&categoryId=16133&chosenPartNumber=30089086
HON 22" Commercial 2 and 4 Drawer Vertical File Cabinets
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&splCatType=2&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=149334&cmArea=SC2:CG34:CL141939
Network Devices
Netgear Wired/wireless router WGT624
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1061127609500&skuId=5925403&type=product
WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1149562300349&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
Iomega 250GB Network HD
http://www.iomega.com/direct/products/detail.jsp;IomegaProdComSession=Ej1LW3SEFTkxy8YtbhIw5r8LsIhwWptpcpBw2DDKdzic0vkHMCRy!857859316!-1817048987!7005!7002!-1358072446!-1817048988!7005!7002?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=17981421&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=26891315&bmUID=1155790219177
NSLU2 Network Storage Link
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416906769&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
Netgear SC101 Network Storage solution
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10411261&SearchEngine=PriceGrabber&SearchTerm=10411261&Type=PE&Category=Comp&Gad=0&dcaid=15890
Western Digital NetCenter
http://www.wdnetcenter.com/en/
Maxtor OneTouch III 200GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7692151&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat33200050002&id=1138083732964
Office Supplies
Red Swingline Stapler
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/61b7/
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=0&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=96379&cmArea=SC1:CG821:CL10700
[Additional Items]
Freecycle.org - http://www.freecycle.org/finder
Gmail – Write to me and I will give you an invite
FedEx - http://www.fedex.com/
UPS - http://www.ups.com/
USPS - http://www.usps.com/
[Gadgets of the Week]
Retro Ballistics – Catapult and Trebuchets http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/81e6/
[Listener Email]
• If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send me an email, Norbtek.info@gmail.com, with “Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. We gave away a Gmail account to Ian B. who I believe is in the UK as his account has “googlemail.com? in stead of “gmail.com?. I also sent him a link to Chuck Toamsi’s Gmail Podcast where Chuck tells you how to get the most out of your Gmail account. Speaking of the Gmail Podcast, here’s the promo.
• Please visit the web site at www.norbtek.info. There you can find links to the Blog and the Frappr! Map on the left hand side. You can also get all of today’s show notes.
• Got a question? Just look for the “Ask Your Question? link on the website, then fill out the form or email us direct at norbtek.info@gmail.com. I promise that we will get to your question as soon as possible and even feature it on an upcoming podcast.
• Well that’s it folks, We’re done for this episode. Stay tuned for the next Norbtek.info Podcast, Show #022, which will be Back-to-School.
• If you have a specific topic you want us to cover or if you have a comment, good or bad, just drop us a line at norbtek.info@gmail.com, or call the listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that’s (206) 888-6672, or send in an audio file and we’ll put in on the show.
• Also, we want to know how you found the podcast, was it from one of the Podcast Directories like Podcast Pickle, Odeo, Podcast Alley, iTunes, Yahoo!, mentioned on another podcast, or the recommendation of a friend? So email us at norbtek.info@gmail.com
and let me know.
• All the show notes and links are available on our website by clicking on the Blog link or going straight to norbtekinfo-dot-blogspot-dot-com.
Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, August 06, 2006. Show #020
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Today I have a special guest, Mike Smith. No not the Mike Smith of the Mike Tech Show.
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Norbtek is a proud member of the Techpodcasts.com Network and the Blubrry Podcast Community. Check it out at Blubrry.com.
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Here are today’s show notes:
[News]
Lexus 450h Hybrid
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
AMD & ATI
[Topics]
Hands Free Faucet
Hands Free Soap Dispenser
Hands Free Towel Dispenser
Body Dryer
Egg Poaching Toaster
Fridge Safety Food Stickers
eNook
Gadget Power Station
Dyson Robotic Vacuum
[Gadgets of the Week]
iPod in Your Car - If you are looking for a cool car to wrap around your iPod, how about a Ferrari. Don’t quite have the coin to lay down for the Ferrari, try a Ford, GM, Chrysler or whole slew of others at this link from Apple.
[Listener Email]
If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send me an email, Norbtek.info@gmail.com, with “Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you. I highly suggest listening to Chuck Toamsi’s Gmail Podcast where Chuck tells you how to get the most out of your Gmail account.
[Tip]
Firefox Tab Sidebar Extension
[Final thoughts]
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Please visit the web site at www.norbtek.info, that’sN-O-R-B-T-E-K dot info. There you can find links to the Blog andthe Frappr! Map on the left hand side. You can also get all of today’s show notes and links.
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Want to ask a question? Just look for the “Ask Your Question? link on the left hand side of the website as well, then fill out the form or email me direct at norbtek.info@gmail.com. I promise that we will get to your question as soon as possible and even feature it on an upcoming podcast.
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Stay tuned for the next Norbtek.info Podcast, Show #021, which will be Low-Budget Home Office.
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Hey, let me know if you have a specific topic you want me to cover or if you have some other ideas that you want to share, just drop us a line at norbtek.info@gmail.com, call the listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that’s (206) 888-6672, or send in an MP3 file and get a shout out on the podcast.
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Also, I’m really interested in how you found the podcast, was it from one of the Podcast Directories like Podcast Pickle, Odeo, Podcast Alley, iTunes, Yahoo!, mentioned on another podcast, or the recommendation of a friend? I’d really like to know, so email me at norbtek.info@gmail.com and let me know.
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The Norbtek.info Podcast has been a “Low Budget? Production – Later…
Norbtek.info Podcast Show #019 for Saturday July 1, 2006
Today's podcast has an interview with Mr. Mike Jagger of Provident Security and Event Management Corporation in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I speak with him about home security and specifically about home alarm systems. We talk about why you need one and what every home alarm system should have. Mike provides great insight as to what an alarm system should do and how to keep potential burglars out of your house. I also have some good tips on how to keep your house unappealing to a potential burglar.
Residential Burglaries - Typically between 11 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday
Burglar's favorit place to start looking for your stuff:
Master Bedroom
Sidetable Drawers
Closets
Commerical Burglaries - Typically between 1AM and 5 AM 7 days a week
Check your local law enforcement's website for crime statistics in your neighborhood.
Burglary Safes
Dead Bolts
Locking Gate Latches
What to do when looking for a professional alarm installer & monitoring company:
1.
Ask your insurance agent, friends, family or neighbors for referrals
and if they are satisfied with the quality of installation and service.
2. Call several companies.
3. Ask the companies if they have appropriate state and/or local licenses, if required.
4. Contact the Better Business Bureau and ask if there have been any complaints against the companies you are considering.
5.
Contact your local law enforcement's Prevention Department to see about
any requirements or fees associated with having a monitored alarm
system and typical response times.
6. After you've narrowed the
field to three or four alarm companies, ask for the name of the person
who will call on you. Consider planning the appointment time when all
members of your household are present.
7. When he/she visits, ask to see some company identification.
8.
Ask each alarm company representative for an inspection, recommendation
and a quote in writing. Use a checklist to compare different packages
and price quotes.
9. Don't forget to factor in monthly monitoring charges and length of any monitoring contract.
10.
Alarm systems should utilize at least these three types of detection;
door/window sensors, motion detection, and glass break detectors. Along
with that the systems should have a battery backup incase of power
failure or tampering and a cell phone backup communications device to
thwart the phone lines being tampered with.
11. Additional items
that can possibly be monitored by alarm systems are: Heat Detectors,
Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, as well as flood detectors.
A general rule of thumb for a basic install of a hole burglar alarm system is about $1.25/sq. ft. of your home.
Tips when going on vacation to secure your home:
Get a trusted friend or relative to "house sit." Or, make sure your neighbors know your plans.
Have a neighbor pick up your newspapers and your mail for you daily.
Lock all doors and windows, and secure the garage door.
Leave a car parked in the driveway, or ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.
Leave a house key -- and a number where you can be reached -- with a trusted friend or neighbor.
Use timers to turn lights on and off at certain times, altering lighting patterns, to create an occupied look.
Leave drapes and shades open as normal. (Closed blinds during the day
are a sure sign of an empty house, plus they allow a burglar to attend
to his business unseen by neighbors.)
Arrange to have your lawn mowed.
Be sure your trees and hedges have been trimmed. This gives burglars fewer places to hide.
Replace any burned-out lights in your yard. Consider upgrading outdoor
light fixtures with devices that have built-in motion detectors, which
turn on the lights whenever anyone walks past.
Make sure that any
ladders, yours or an neighbors, is not accessible to thieves to use for
entering upper level windows, no matter how small.
Secure all gates to your back or side yards with a lockable gate latch.
Norbtek.info Podcast Show #018 for Sunday, June 18, 2006.
[Main Topic]
Murphy beds get a new look.
Gibbs Technologies
Vita Craft
Boss Audio
Belkin Tune Talk
[Gadgets of the Week]
Getting Hitched
[Tip]
Convert any audio to MP3 format
CNet Online Courses
Sunday, May 7, 2006, Show #017 – Cool Pool Gear.
Freespire
Aibo
Self-cooling cans
Pool Fencing
Gate
Alarms
Pool Camera
Child
& Pet Alarms
Pool
Tips from Lowe’s
Robotic
Pool Cleaner
Liquid
Solar Cover
Light
Show
Amphibious
R/C
Personal
Water Craft for the Pool
Another
Light Show
Filter
Cleaner
REMEMBER, FENCES AND POOL ALARMS DO NOT PREVENT DROWNING AND ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER SUPERVISION AND SAFE SWIMMING PRACTICES.
If you want a Gmail invite, we have lots of them to give-away. So send me an email, Norbtek.info@gmail.com, with “Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that right out to you.
The Catapult
GyroBike
[Frappr! Map]
We have The Hook Show in Saint Paul, Jack in Roseville, George in Crawfordsville, Jonathan in Union City, Enk in Springfield, Brian in Tinley Park, Chad in Konosha, Mike in Placreville, Paul in Cedar Creek, and Art in La Habra, Victor in Corona, Adam in Madera, Kevin in Bothell, The PodChick in Toronto, Dieve in Woodbury, Sophia in New York, and Lance in Visalia.
Norbtek.info Podcast forSaturday, April 15, 2006. Show #016 � iPod Gear
http://feeds.feedburner.com/norbtekinfo
iBikeMount
Ultimate iPod Accessory
Sidewinder
Tinpod
DLO Trans Pod
Tune Buckle
Drypod Case
Skull Crusher
Lowepro Case
DLO Jam Jacket
Apple iPod Camera Connector
Tangle Tamers
Ibuzz
iBoxers
Rodman M, from Sacramento Ca writes:
We are looking into getting a home computer that can handle home finances, digital pictures/movies, burn CD/DVD�s and handle some small business functions such as billings, expense reports and client databases. We also need to be able to back it up so we don�t lose all of the info. We would prefer a laptop with wireless capabilities but we are not opposed to a desk top with a big LCD flat screen. The kids will not be allowed on this computer!!!
What would you recommend? Dell�Gateway�others? What kind of processor? 80 gig hard drive with a 200 gig external drive for back up? I will listen to all suggestions�
PimpStar
Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, April 2, 2006, Show #015 - Potpourri
Falling Mobile PC Prices Fail to Entice Late-adopters in U.S., Says Parks Associates
CBS Inks Deal to Appear in Supermarkets
Discovery Unveils Homework Help Web Site
Cingular to Offer �American Idol� Ringtones
Web Site to Sell Items from TV Shows
Sirius Satellite in Exclusive Deal with Audi & VW
Kids: High-Tech�s Fussy New Customer
Sony Pulls the Plug on PSOne Production
Linux Based iSetBox from Media Systems Does it All
Threshold's new Home Server Model 1 is meant to make home networking easy
Samsung brings SilverCare sterilizing washer to US
Samsung 24.6 Cu. Ft. 4 Door Refrigerator
Matrix Stream has come out with an IPTV High Definition Set Top Box that when it comes out will rival satellite and broadcast HD quality. Matrix Stream�s 1020HD will have IPTV and VOD capabilities and is scheduled for availability to consumers by the end of 1st Quarter of 2006. Chuck Tomasi of Chuck Chat did an interview with Aaron Keogh with Matrix Stream and you should check it out at the link in the show notes. For link go to Chuck's inter view page at http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama/?page_id=129
http://www.mymobileguardian.com/
Listener Matt H. from Sacramento Ca asks, �I would like to upload my existing collection of CD music to my iPod. What format is the best to use (mp3, acc) in an effort to get as many songs on my nano as possible? How can I get from the CD to that format?
Insert an audio CD into your computer.
If your computer is connected to the Internet, iTunes will automatically display the album title and all track names (if the album is listed in the Gracenote CD database).
To copy all songs from the CD, drag the CD icon in the Source list onto the Library icon. To copy individual songs, select the CD in the Source list, then drag the songs you want from the song list pane onto the Library icon in the Source list�to select multiple songs, Command-click (Mac) or Control-click (Windows) songs before dragging them.
The iTunes display will provide feedback as it copies each song from the disc. iTunes will convert your song files to the file format you set under the Importing tab in the Advanced pane of iTunes preferences (AAC is the default).
Norbtek.info@gmail.com
Chuck Toamsi�s Gmail Podcast
Norbtek.info Podcast, Show #014 for Sunday, February 12, 2006
The new show opener is by Adam Rainer from Madtown Aces Audio Productions, thanks Adam. In Todays Show: [News] � Olympics Online � Stickam free media player set to launch � Better Batteries for your High Tech Gear � Aibo to be Euthanised � Apple iPod G6 on it�s way? � Projectorless Power Point Presentations
[Main Topic] - Tech toys!
[Gadgets]
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[News] From Yahoo! News – Olympics Online – NBC is significantly expanding its Olympics video offerings for the Internet and cell phones. The network's official Olympics site, NBCOlympics.com, will show for free, on a delayed basis, the complete runs and routines for the top finishers and for all U.S. participants in almost every event, with highlights provided for team sports like hockey after the end of NBC's broadcast day, generally around 11:30 p.m. ET. Bob Costas will host daily two-minute highlight packages for The Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN.com. From InfoWorld – Stickam free media player set to launch – Want to add streaming video, video conferencing, music and photos to your web site, blog, or video blog. And do it for free? Well, come Monday, February 13th, 2006, Advanced Video Communications will launch Stickam, it’s a free video communications player that combines video, photo, music, and chat functions all in one application by just simply by cutting and pasting Stickam JavaScript or HTML code onto your page. Stickam works with any OS including Linux, Windows, and Mac. From USA Today – Batteries Reviewed – Sick and tired of having to change the batteries in your digital camera just about every time you want to use it? Well check out the article by USA Today’s Edward C. Baig. He reviews a couple of the newest batteries on the block that will knock the socks off those plain-old Bunny Batteries. From Forbes.com – Aibo to be put to sleep – Yes folks, it’s true. Sony’s new Chief Executive orders Aibo to be down later this year. While not a mass market contender, the $2,000 dollar dog did manage to sell more than 150,000 units since 1999. From InternetWeek.cmp.com – Apple revamping video iPod – It might be the newest video iPod. A 3.5? touch screen version that would play full wide screen video and have a virtual “click-wheel?. From The DEMO Conference – Power Point without the projector – DigiSmart is a new technology that can be integrated into Phones, MP4 players, PDAs, GPS units, and Laptops that allow you to project an 11x17 image at a distance of 3’. By embedding a miniature LCD projector into just about any device you can show a movie, GPS map, or even a Power Point presentation without the need of a stand alone projector.
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Tech Toys!
• Robosapien - $249 - This robot is packed with an awesome number of features made possible by advanced technologies: Fluid motions and gestures: fast dynamic 2-speed walking and turning; full-function arms with two types of grippers; numerous pre-programmed functions; fully programmable by remote control; programmable “reflexes? to sound and touch stimuli. It even has what the manufacturer calls fluent international “caveman? speech.
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• Lego Mindstorms NXT - $249 – Want to build your own robot? Well LEGO has their Mindstorms NXT programmable robot coming out soon that will allow you to control it from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Using the LEGO TECHNIC® elements you can build any robotic creation that your imagination can come up with. Mindstorms is programmable from PCs and Mac. USB 2.0 and Bluetooth support and intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program "building" environment. • • LeapFrog LeapPad - $35 - Your kids can learn by leaps and bounds! The LeapPad teaches beginning readers how to pronounce words by sounding them out. This great learning tool reads full-color animation storybooks to your kids, helping them to identify letters and words. They can play guided games and fun activities. Plus, kids can read and interact at their own pace. Ages 4 and up. • • FLY Red Pentop Computer - $100 - With a built-in processor, optical scanner, voice and its own language, the FLY pentop computer brings "penmanship" into the new age. Write an addition/subtraction problem on special dot-matrix FLY paper and the pen calculates it, or tell it about appointments and FLY reminds you. And check this out: draw drums and a keyboard on the special paper, and FLY actually records what you play. Other add-ons available: software cartridges, games, speakers and more (each sold separately • The Oh Yuck! Book - $15 - From bat pee to human vomit, "The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty" engages kids while imparting some very important information. o Covers more than 60 tasteless topics with tongue-in-cheek humor o Includes pronunciation guide, definitions and historical perspectives o Teaches kids about science, history, our bodies and the world around us o Filled with illustrations and photographs o "X-periments" section shows you how to make your own muck – from an exploding model pimple to simulated scabs and more o Young readers will delight in the vile and the repulsive. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the yucky side of life!
• VCamNow - $85 - Rather make movies? Start with the VCamNow, a handheld video camera with a flip-out preview screen from Hasbro. Kids can shoot digital movies and take pictures. Connect the camera to a computer to edit scenes or plug it into a TV and view the action on a big screen.
• The iBOTZ Tribotz - $55 -is an excellent introductory robot kit with three modes of operation: line following, sound sensing, and obstacle avoidance. With three functions in one, this robot kit is a fantastic value, and it provides a great introduction to autonomous robots. For more experienced roboticists, this robot's roomy chassis has ample space for custom electronics.
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strong>Sunday, December 4, 2005. Show #011
A Geek’s Christmas List! - An Open Letter to Santa Clause.
Dear Santa,
I have been a really good Geek this year; from doing my podcast and trying to give good advice and information to the listeners and let them know about really cool stuff, to fixing my friends computers for free, to helping our work’s IT guys out by trouble shooting thing at the jobsite for them.
I would like any or all of the following things to be left under the tree on Christmas morning! Here’s my list…
A Philips 42" Plasma HDTV Roku PhotoBridge HD Dell Axim X51v Bluetooth keyboard Rhino Hardcase Seagate 3.5" - 300GB USB / Firewire Hard Drive Shell HomeGenie™ Harmony 688 Remote Archos AV-700 Mobile DVR Video iPod Apple G-5 iMac Xbox 360 – Ultimate Bundle Spazzstick Caffeinated Lip Balm Sony HDR- HC1 Canon PowerShot S2 IS.
Well, I think that ought to about do it. I don’t want to get to greedy. So, Santa, if you can, these are the things I would like to see come Christmas morning, however, you could surprise me with returning all our service men and women back home to their families, if not for good, at least for a day. They are the ones who make all the things I asked for possible.
Bless all of our brave service men and women, bless their families, and bless America.
Thanks Santa,
Norbert
We received a bit of mail this time.
Listener Veronica wrote in and asked: What are some of the coolest things you can do with home automation in a small townhome? Things that are not overly expensive.
Well I expect that by "Town home" that you own a "condo" style home that is in an apartment type complex and that you own, not lease. So with that presumption made, here is what I would suggest. The X-10 company has a great web site that has a really cool special on their Activehome Pro Starter System. This type of system is really great for not having to modify your home electrical system or change out switches and plugs more of a DIY type of system.
Another site to go to that provides a higher end home automation setup is Smart Home. If you are really looking into doing some nifty setup in the future, your better off going with something offered here. You might have to get an electrician involved, but I know it will be worth it.
Last podcast I told you about listener Art who heard my special segment about the ReplayTV on the Typical PC User Podcast and that he picked up a ReplayTV. Well, he did more that that, he picked up 3 ReplayTVs! Wow! That is cool. Hey Art, write me back and let me know how it is going with your new ReplayTV setup.
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On today's show I have for you: o A Prize for me? o News o Main Topic - Knowing when to get a new Digital Camera o Listener Email o Gadget of the Week o Windows Tip
Special Message to Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central Personal Rant on Best Buy and the like Response to emails on GPS units and Audacity 3CCD personal Camcorder with Por blood lines Tempting the RIAA