$100 Additional Savings on 25% off Dell XPS 17 Laptop

Today CouponBuzz.com featured a new Dell coupon code which offers online shoppers $100 dollars off the Dell XPS 17 Laptop, which is currently being offered for 25% off standard retail pricing after instant savings. The XPS 17 is a beautifully thin, compact computing machine with the capability to fulfill every computing need. These significant savings end soon, so for consumers considering upgrading the purchase of a laptop, now is a great time to take the leap. The new coupon code for $100 off will be highlighted at the very top of the recently launched Dell section of CouponBuzz.com, and area dedicated to the latest offers from the computer industry giant.

“We find that smart online shoppers tend to do a lot of comparison shopping when they are considering big purchases like a computer,” said Justin Bowen, a spokesperson for CouponBuzz.com. “They check prices on all the competing big-name brands, and find out what features are available. We also find that some shoppers take smart to a whole new level, and after finding the computer they want, wait cannily for a major sale or coupon. If you are one of those shoppers, the current Dell coupon for the XPS 17 laptop we are highlighting in the new Dell section is a home-run. It just doesn’t get better than $100 bucks off a sweet computer already on sale at 25% off.”

The Dell XPS 17 laptop comes standard with Windows 7 Home Premium, which is upgradeable to Windows Professional, and 6GB of Shared Dual Channel DDR3 memory, which can also be upgraded. It has a 2nd Generation i7 Intel® Core™, and a 2.20 GHz Processor that features Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, allowing it to reach speeds of 3.10 GHz. The XPS 17 laptop has more than enough memory for all of your multimedia needs with an impressive 750 GB SATA hard drive. The NVIDIA 1GB graphic card featuring Optimus technology handles gaming, video streaming and other media functions with ease.

The 17.3 inch HD screen with LED Display turns the Dell XPS 17 into a mini-media center, no TV required. The 2.0 MP HD Webcam keeps users connected to friends, family, and gaming team members, along with a Wireless-N 1030 card and Bluetooth 3.0. The dual layer 8X CD/DVD burner ensures high quality output when users want to share all of the great media they are creating and enjoying.

In addition to all of the great technology on the inside, the Dell XPS 17 also looks sleek and sexy on the outside. Users can increase the form factor slightly by opting to upgrade to a 9 cell lithium ion battery (6 cell is included). Depending on usage habits however, this particular upgrade is almost a no-brainer, moving the laptop from 5+ hours of battery life to 9+ hours. CouponBuzz.com site visitors can find the Dell coupon code for $100 off the XPS 17 laptop at the top of the dedicated Dell coupons web page, located here http://couponbuzz.com/dell-home-coupons.html.

New Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot Revealed

Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot is the first-ever device to combine 4G connections over both LTE and WiMAX networks. With the additional capability to connect to a 3G network outside of 4G coverage areas, Sierra Wireless Tri-Fi Hotspot provides the best combination of speed and coverage to Sprint customers and allows families, small businesses and traveling co-workers to easily share high-speed connections. With Sierra Wireless Tri-Fi Hotspot, customers can extend their Sprint 3G/4G experience beyond their laptops to up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices such as cameras, music players, personal media players and portable game consoles. In addition, its microSD™ slot allows teams to share files and presentations with network storage and it can be used as a digital media server. Device settings are easy to modify through a straightforward web interface accessed through any web browser. It is simple to set up and connect, with no software required.

ADVANCED FEATURES:

·         First-ever device to easily support transition between Sprint 3G CDMA plus 4G LTE and WiMAX networks

·         Universal Wi-Fi capability: Up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices sharing one connection\

·         Compatible with Universal Wi-Fi devices, supports 802.11 b/g/n; works with all operating systems

·         microSD™ slot for shared network storage with up to 8 users; supports up to 32GB

·         Share media files on the microSD card with any DLNA capable device

·         LCD view communicates device information such as Internet connection status, number of people sharing and battery life

·         GPS capable: Built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability allows users to pinpoint and map their location, available to any capable connected device

·         Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector, activation or installation, enabling easy re-deployment

·         Extended Wi-Fi range up to 150 feet outdoors, 115 feet indoors

·         Backwards compatible to the EVDO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT Networks

·         Integrated RF Antenna Ports

SPECIFICATIONS:

·         Dimensions: 3.84 inches (h) x 2.25 inches (w) x 0.95 inch (d) (device + battery)

·         Weight: 4.87 oz.

·         Frequency: 1xEVDO Rev. A, Rev. 0 and 1X (850/1900 MHz); WiMAX 2500MHz and GPS 1575MHz, LTE band class 25= 1900 blocks A-G (1900 roaming only)

·         Main Display Size and Type: 1.7” LCD

·         Main Display Total Pixel Count: 160 x 128 pixels

·         Connector: Wireless or Micro USB for tethering

·         Chipset: Beceem BCS350 (WiMax), GCT GCT7241 (LTE) & Qualcomm MDM6085 (EvDO)

·         WiFi Chipset: Marvell 88W8786

·         Battery mAh: 3600 mAh with access time up to 8 hours and up to 8 weeks standby time *

First-time Smartphone Customers Checking out T-Mobile Prism

T-Mobile USA, Inc., recently announced the upcoming availability of the T-Mobile^® Prism^™, the latest budget-friendly option for cost-conscious consumers looking for their first smartphone.  The T-Mobile Prism will be available to T-Mobile customers through flexible pricing options, including no annual contract paired with a T-Mobile Monthly4G^™ plan or paired with a two-year T-Mobile Classic or Value plan.

Powered by Android^™ 2.3 Gingerbread and featuring a 3.5-inch HVGA touch screen, the new 3G smartphone enables T-Mobile customers to easily surf the Web, access their favorite social networking sites and choose from thousands of applications to download from Google Play. The  T-Mobile Prism also makes it simple to capture and share photos and videos via its 3.2-megapixel camera with digital zoom and video recorder. With the T-Mobile Prism, customers can sync multiple email accounts, including Microsoft Exchange, Google calendar and contacts, T-Mobile contacts, and more.

The T-Mobile Prism is expected to be available at Best Buy starting May 6, at Wal-Mart starting May 9 and available nationwide at T-Mobile retail stores, online via www.T-Mobile.com and at select dealers beginning May 23. The T-Mobile Prism is expected to cost $19.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan or $149.99 via no annual contract.

New Coolmax i-ON Battery Stick for iPhone and iPod Charges In Record Time

The new Coolmax i-ON battery stick is now available through global technology distributor Ingram Micro. This versatile charger is Apple Certified for use with iPod and iPhone devices and is an outstanding addition to the already extensive list of products available from the technology distributor.

The Coolmax i ON model iB-20 extended battery stick is a significant improvement over USB models currently available for the Apple line of products. This all-new battery stick uses emerging technology to charge approximately twice as fast as a traditional USB charger unit. The charger itself requires only 1 hour to achieve full charge and can then charge a phone in just 45 minutes. The i-ON features by-pass charging capability as well, which allows it to charge itself and an attached device simultaneously. The extended battery stick also includes a built-in 8 GB flash memory system that provides added data storage for on-the-go convenience. The unit will sell for $69.95 at select online retailers.

Global is partnering with Coolmax to bring this innovative new battery stick and the entire Coolmax lineup of innovative accessories and devices to Apple users through Ingram Micro. Global is a leading force in working with emerging technology companies to market their products, so this innovative new alliance is a good fit for all three companies and creates an outstanding opportunity for consumers to purchase high quality electronic equipment and devices at an affordable price. Global’s addition of the Coolmax line to Ingram Micro’s extensive list of retail outlets will provide more choices for consumers in the competitive online marketplace.

Never Drop Your Cell Phone Again

A Tampa company has developed a new product that ensures cell phone and smart phone users will never drop their mobile devices again. The product is called SnapALoopand it attaches to the back of mobile devices and features a loop for users to slide their finger through to so the object doesn’t fall out of their hand.

“I’ve dropped my phone plenty of times while trying to multitask or while texting, and that’s how I came up the idea for SnapALoop,” said company President and CEO Bryan Karle.

SnapALoop’s ring, which is made from a soft flexible plastic also swivels 360 degrees for greater customer comfort Karle noted.

Manufactured entirely in the United States, Karle said dropping a smart phone can prove to be costly. “You can spend $300, $400, $500 or more on some of these devises and when you drop one on tile or cement, even on a wood floor you run the risk of having it break apart.”

But Karle said destroying a cell phone or smart phone by dropping it in water is not unheard of either. “Living in Florida, I know boaters who have dropped their cell phones in the water, people who have dropped their phones in a pool and I know people who’ve accidentally dropped their phone in the toilet.” SnapALoop, he said, is designed to prevent that from ever happening again.

The company also touts the product as perfect for runners or walkers who want to attach it to an MP3 player.

Sold online through the company’s website, SnapALoop will be available in multiple colors at a cost of $9.95 for one set, which includes one base and 3 different sized loops. Sales will begin in early May.

KODAK Gallery Enables Mobile Consumers to Order Prints From iPhone

KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com), the only online photo service uniquely designed for celebrating KODAK MOMENTS together, announced today that consumers can use the KODAK Gallery app for iPhone to conveniently order KODAK-quality prints for same day pickup at Target and CVS stores nationwide.

“Mobile consumers want the convenience of ordering prints from their phones and they want them right away – we know this because they’ve been demanding it from us,” said Mark Cook, Vice President of Social and Mobile Products for KODAK Gallery. “Whether you’re browsing your vacation photos while waiting for your flight home, checking your phone during lunch, or relaxing on your couch – being able to use a mobile app to quickly order prints and pick them up at a Target or CVS store, is the ultimate convenience for the ‘need it now’ mobile consumer. With this new release, a group of friends can attend a party together, pool all the photos they take on their phones real-time into a shared Group Album, and then pick up prints or enlargements of their favorite shots on their way home.”

The print to store capability is now available at more than 1,200 Target and more than 6,500 CVS locations throughout the US.

How it Works:
By using the KODAK Gallery app for the iPhone, shoppers can choose their photos and pick them up at any participating Target or CVS store, in about one hour (timing may vary). Customers can choose their premium glossy prints in three size options: 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10. The photos, printed on KODAK quality paper, can be picked up and paid for at the photo counter at participating stores (pricing is set by the individual retail stores and may vary by chain and location).

The Mobile Photo Leader:
The print to store option with the KODAK Gallery iPhone app is one of the many ways KODAK Gallery continues to assert its leadership in the mobile photo space. KODAK Gallery — the only leading online photo service to provide an app for ANDROID devices — offers the broadest platform for friends to easily share and access photo memories using an iPhone, iPad, ANDROID phone or tablet, KINDLE FIRE and PC.

“It’s clear with the Instagram acquisition that mobile photo apps are critical to the future for any consumer Internet service,” said Victor Cho, General Manager of KODAK Gallery, Eastman Kodak Company. “In the photo business, the winner will not be the player with the best web experience, but the one with the best mobile experience. KODAK Gallery continues to demonstrate its leadership here and –unlike Instagram –we have a directly connected and established photo-product revenue stream such photo books, photo cards, photo gifts and prints.”

The KODAK Gallery app is one of the highest-rated and most popular photo apps, ranking in the top 20 free photo apps in the Apple App Store and in the top five in the Amazon Appstore. More than one million photos are uploaded every week using the KODAK Gallery app—and that number continues to grow.

KODAK Gallery recently announced that ANDROID users can use the app to share a single photo or album to a Pinterest board. Pinterest is now the second most popular way people share photos – more than twice as popular as Facebook – on ANDROID.

Autism and Mobile Communication Speaks

With 1 in 88 children having some form of autism in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1), the need to help autistic children overcome communication challenges is greater than ever. April is Autism Awareness Month, and today, AssistiveWare, maker of the Proloquo2Go App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, along with Professor Anne M. Donnellan, PhD, University of San Diego, and Professor Jodi A. Robledo, PhD, of California State University at San Marcos announce timely survey findings. For people with autism who have not yet developed speech, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems can be very helpful in developing communication, language and other skills.

Key results of more than 230 survey respondents (users, family members, caregivers and professionals using AAC apps on iOS devices) include:

• Extended benefits of mobile AAC – 60% to 80% of the AAC users and families reported improvements in communication with others, in independence, in behavior, in the atmosphere at home, and in general well-being since starting with Proloquo2Go or another full-featured AAC app.
• Improved verbalization and speech – About 50% of the adult AAC users and over 55% of the family members and caregivers report improvement of verbalization and speech for the AAC user
• A gap in the training of Speech and Language Professionals – Less than 10% of adult AAC users and less than 25% of family members and caregivers of AAC users report receiving professional support to effectively implement AAC.
• Adoption of iPad for AAC use appears to be accelerating. Close to 60% of the family members and caregivers and over 65% of the adult AAC users reported that they started working with a full-featured AAC app less than 1 year ago.
• 90% of adult AAC users and family members of AAC users report using an iPad for communication, while over 25% also use an iPhone or iPod touch. Additionally, 15% to 20% also use a dedicated communication device.

“One of the most exciting results from the survey is that an overwhelming majority – as many as 60% to 80% of the AAC users and families – are seeing real-life benefits of this technology. Improvements not just in communication, but also in independence, behavior, atmosphere at home and general wellbeing are observed since using the Proloquo2Go App. This is a great source of inspiration,” said David Niemeijer, founder and CEO of AssistiveWare.

“The survey reinforced what I’ve been hearing from the field – parents, teachers and Speech and Language Professionals realize that SLP’s need more training in AAC,” said Anne M. Donnellan, PhD, professor University of San Diego and Director, USD Autism Institute. “They need to know how to use these cool new devices and apps to take advantage of the potential communication benefits. I hope the American Speech and Hearing Association will lead the way again and support their members to bring even more of their language and communication expertise into the 21st century world of communication options, giving new meaning to ‘freedom of speech’.”

For more information about the Autism Awareness Month activities, including full survey results, visit http://www.assistiveware.com/autism-awareness-month and AssistiveWare Blog. AssistiveWare is hosting guest webinars and community chats. Apps and Autism presented by Shannon Des Roches Rosa on April 24 will discuss iPad and apps as dynamic and cost-effective learning and leisure tools for people with autism. The community can gather on the Pictello Facebook page on April 26 to talk about the use of Pictello, a visual story telling app, by those on the autism spectrum.

World's Safest Earphones For Runners and Bikers

Whether running or biking, maintain awareness to dangers around while listening to music. New World’s Safest Earphone allows runners and bikers to hear their music and still hear their environment.

Most earphones used for runners or bikers focus on sealing the ear so that the user is isolated and only able to hear their own music. Without the ability to hear environmental sounds, a dangerous situation is created. earHero, http://www.earhero.com, offers the new World’s Safest Earphone. earHero’s proprietary, patent pending, product uses miniature speakers that are so tiny they never block the ear canal, making them comfortable and clear.

Clinical audiologist and inventor Matt Murphy knew that standard earphones were unsafe because they isolated the wearer from dangers in the environment. Additionally, when the user sealed their ear with typical earphones the sound pressure would likely cause hearing loss over time.

Murphy noted that, “if your ears are ringing after listening to your earphones for a period of time the chances are good that you have initiated a temporary hearing loss. Repeated use can lead to a Permanent Threshold Shift, also known as permanent hearing loss”.

To prevent these issues Murphy created a product that would allow people to listen to music while at the same time maintaining awareness of sounds around them. “The earHero earphones do not seal the ear so the sound pressure is released and the outside sound is allowed to enter the ear,” explained Murphy.

Being an audiologist, Murphy used products that were typically found in high end hearing aids and created a few prototypes for testing.

After 7 years of research and development earHero earphones were recently released to the marketplace. This product is small, comfortable, and has good sound quality.

In addition to the outdoor enthusiast market earHero earphones are currently placed in various United States governmental security departments.

More information on earHero earphones can be found at http://www.earhero.com.

New Extended Warranty on HP Laptop Batteries Revealed

If one searches the online forums for discussions regarding laptop parts, one of the issues that people are getting most annoyed and irate about is the warranties being provided by Hewlett Packard. It has to be said at the outset that this doesn’t apply to just HP laptop batteries and also applies to Toshiba laptop batteries and Dell laptop batteries. All of the major OEM manufacturers class a laptop battery as a consumable item which effectively means they offer considerably shorter warranties on them than they do on the rest of the laptop. This has the potential to cause a lot of confusion and annoyance amongst consumers who just assume that the whole laptop and all parts within it carry a lengthy warranty. Typically warranties of six months are being extended on HP laptop batteries. This is problematic since after 6-9 months the battery life has depleted to a level below what many people expect from their laptop. This issue is especially acute for people who require a lot of mobility within their daily routines.

Laptop Power UK is the leading one-stop-shop when it comes to sourcing original OEM HP laptop batteries. Amongst their best-sellers on the website include the HP Pavilion DV6 battery, the HP Pavilion DV7 battery and the Compaq Presario CQ60 battery. One of the really great things about the Laptop Power UK promotion is that they actually offer a full 12 months warranty – which is longer than Hewlett Packard offer themselves. This gives customers that extra peace of mind that if they are going to fork out for a replacement laptop battery, they are guaranteed to get longevity from the item which sadly isn’t being provided by the original equipment manufacturers.

One of the common misconceptions regarding laptop batteries is keeping the laptop charger in all the time in some way protects the laptop battery or prolongs its life. This is untrue. To ensure that the battery remains ‘fit and healthy’ it needs to be fully charged and discharged on a regular basis. This will happen naturally if users are constantly on the move and always using their laptop without the laptop adapter. However if one uses the laptop regularly at home make sure that periodically one allows the battery to fully discharge and then recharge back up to preserve and prolong the charging cycle

New Arrival on Hand: Ion 3 D Wireless Air Mouse Glove

Slip into the 3 D Zone with the Ion 3 D Air Mouse Computer Glove; once on the hand it has a mobile range up to 35 feet away.

Bellco Ventures, a new company with a new product, introduces the Ion 3 D Wireless Air Mouse glove.

With many computer users moving to the big screen and looking for a more mobile and comfortable cursor controller the Ion 3 D Air Mouse Glovemakes it possible to sit back in the big chair and enjoy surfing the net, playing online games or working. No desktop required.

Go big screen with just an RGB or HDM1 cable, anyone can turn the big flat screen TV into the computer monitor. Being stuck to the desktop is not the comfort zone, being able to sit back in the big chair with the Ion 3 D Air Mouse glove and a wireless keyboard is the comfort zone, says Bellco.

With new technologies, moving faster than the speed of light, Bellco is working on new technologies that will make the big screen computer experience more comfortable.

The new Ion 3 D wireless air mouse glove works on any computer and operate with Windows, Mac, Linux and Android it’s simple to setup, just plug the USB mini module in the USB port on the computer and go mobile moving the cursor from anywhere in the room up to 35 feet away.

The New Ion 3 D wireless air mouse glove is available online for $79.95
For more information go to http://www.3dwirelessairmouse.com