New GPS Watch Garmin Forerunner 910XT Reviewed

Garmin Forerunner 910XT - New GPS Watch Reviewed By Heart Rate Watch Company - The best ultra-marathon and triathlon GPS watch has finally arrived - the Garmin Forerunner 910XT. It has so many features that there is hardly an outdoor sport that you could not use it for and its pedigree is not likely to leave you disappointed according to national online fitness electronics retailer the Heart Rate Watch Company.

The new Garmin Forerunner 910XT has arrived just in time for the Hawaiian Ironman 2011 and triathletes and ultra-endurance athletes alike could not be more excited. Getting one before Christmas might be the real trick according to the Heart Rate Watch Company.

The predecessor watch, the Garmin Forerunner 310XT, gave the world its first true long course triathlon GPS watch in April of 2009.

"This watch has added some great features like a barometric altimeter, training effect and swim laps and strokes, plus all the features of the 310XT," says Rusty Squire of national fitness electronics retailer the Heart Rate Watch Company. Squire continues, "It takes the best ultra endurance GPS watch on the market today and just makes it even better."

NEW FEATURES THAT HIT THE SPOT:

The Garmin Forerunner 910XT drew on the playbook from the Garmin 610 and added training effect to keep a handle on your cumulative training load. Furthermore, it has added a barometric altimeter to increase the accuracy of real-time ascent and descent data. The GPS data has always been very accurate on altitude once it has been uploaded into Garmin Connect and the user hits the altitude corrections button but athletes really wanted more accurate data on board to measure this in real-time and now it is right there on the wrist top.

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Timex Run Trainer named the Best Running GPS Watch for 2011

Timex Run Trainer Named Best Running GPS Watch For 2011 By Heart Rate Watch Company - Heart Rate Watch Company has named the Timex Run Trainer as the best GPS running watch for 2011. Timex added many features to just sneak past the rival Garmin Forerunner 210.

It has barely arrived in stores and already the Timex Run Trainer GPS watch is taking the running community by storm. It took all of the attributes of the Garmin Forerunner 210 and further improved upon them by adding even more features into a device at a slightly lower price point. It's rare to find a circumstance where more features actually costs less, but this is one of them.

The Run Trainer added alerts for distance and pace that the Garmin 210 did not have and furthermore it is water resistant to 50 meters where the Garmin is only IPX7 (3 meters for 30 minutes). Garmin has a 2 hour edge on battery life at 10 hours between charges but no ability to set up your own recording intervals (1s, 2s, 4s or 8s) like the Run Trainer. The Run Trainer also included an auto start/stop which is great for stop lights while the Garmin 210XT did not include this feature.

"We were super impressed with what we saw coming out of the folks at Timex on this GPS watch", says Rusty Squire, Heart Rate Watch Company President. Squire further adds, "It was a really close call between the Timex Run Trainer and the Garmin Forerunner 210 but we had to give the nod to Timex for adding some features the Garmin did not have and their Training Peaks software platform."

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Use iPhone or Android Smartphone as Wireless LCD Viewfinder or Camera Controller

Contour+ Wearable Camera Uses Your iPhone As A Viewfinder, Available At Pointofviewcameras.com - New Contour+ hands free video camera uses your iPhone or Android smartphone as a wireless LCD viewfinder and camera controller. Preview video and make camera settings right from your phone.

Contour, one of the leading manufacturers of hands free video cameras have introduced a breakthrough HD videocam with the Contour+. The Contour+ is a wearable 1080p HD camera with built in GPS and wireless LCD viewfinder capability using your iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone as the viewfinder.

Contour produces the highly popular line of Contour GPS and Contour HD wearable camcorders for the action sports crowd, who love their quality HD recording and easy to use mounting system. These wearable sports cameras have really taken off in popularity in the last few years. It is no longer uncommon to see skiers or mountain bikers with mini video cameras mounted to their helmets and gear. Like other high tech gadgets these point of view cameras have adopted technical advances at a breakneck pace.

The Contour+ camera is the latest flagship model that uses your smartphone as a wireless LCD viewfinder for the camera. By incorporating a Bluetooth radio within the camera and installing Contour’s free Connect View phone app, the user can preview video and control camera settings like white balance, exposure and sharpness right from their smartphone. Using your phone as an LCD viewfinder means the Contour+ has the largest and sharpest preview screen of any action camera.

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RFID Door Locks - KABA Saflok RT

Hyatt Regency Montreal Installs KABA Saflok RT RFID Door Locks - RT RFID Selected for 800 Doors; Security, Guest Safety of Prime Importance

KABA, the provider of Saflok and ILCO electronic locks, announced it completed installation of its Saflok™ RT™ networked door locking system at the Hyatt Regency Montreal. The new Saflok Messenger™ wireless communication system allows web-based monitoring of RT electronic door locks and keys for Hyatt Regency Montreal’s 605 guest rooms as well as 200 back-of-the-house doors to mechanical areas, service areas, and storerooms. Click here for information on KABA electronic locks.

Hyatt Regency Montreal opts for newest, most reliable technology
“We wanted the most reliable door locking solution and the latest technology to maximize guest security,” said Sergio Santori, Hyatt Regency Montreal’s Director of Engineering. “The RFID keys work every time, and the Saflok Messenger system is like a GPS for keys. It literally turns our RT door locking system into a bi-directional communications network that provides real-time security benefits.” Each door lock uses Messenger software via a wireless network to communicate its status to property security staff. By logging onto the security terminal, staff can track when each room has been accessed and by whom and if doors are ajar. The Messenger system also tracks keys, displaying where each has been used without interrogating individual door locks.

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Most POWERFUL Android Tablet PC - Tevci DroidPad

Most POWERFUL Android Tablet PC - Tevci DroidPad - Tevci Group to Launch Tevci DroidPad - Tevci Group is going to reveal a new product named Tevci DroidPad. Tevci DroidPad has some enhanced attractive features.

The upcoming device is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor and supports various types of connectivity options such as Bluetooth, 3G, GPS/AGPS, and WiFi. This Multi-touch screen device has 512 MB of internal memory, 8G NAND Flash memory which can be increased up to 32 GB through microSD memory card slot and comes with built-in GSM antenna. It comes with impressive features such as 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with resolution of 1024 x 600 pixel, 3 megapixel photo camera, VGA front-facing camera for video calling. It also has the ability to make and receive phone calls and video call functions.

Tevci DroidPad Features:
Processor / Chipset: 1GHz Cortex-A8 processor
Memory: DDR2 SRAM 512M Bytes
Display: 7” TFT XGA (1024x600) w / backlight control
Display Control: Multi-touch Touch screen, Virtual keyboard
Storage: NAND Flash memory (8G); External SD Slot
Embedded WiFi/BT connectivity: Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n; BT 2.1+EDR
3 G Module WWAN connectivity: PCIe mini modules (WCDMA/HSPA, CDMA EVDO, TD-SCDMA)
Audio: Speaker, Microphone 3.5mm (stereo) headset jack, FM transceiver
Camera: 2.0M pixels front and 5.0M pixels back
GPS: GPS/AGPS
Sensors : Ambient Light Sensor, 3 axis Accelerometer, 4 direction
Inputs/Outputs: SD slot (SDIO), USIM card slot, mini USB (host), HDMI, Camera, earphone, DC jack
Battery: Working time: 6 hours

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New Inmarsat ISatPhone Pro Flyway Kit – The iFly

Delta Wave Communications Introduces Their Inmarsat ISatPhone Pro Flyway Kit - The iFly - Delta Wave Communications, LLC, a certified Beam distributor, is pleased to announce their new Inmarsat ISatPhone Pro flyway kit – the iFly.

Ideal for emergency relief and maritime applications, the iFly Industrial Package was designed for quick and easy deployment for global voice and e-mail connectivity. It is an enhanced turnkey package which incorporates Beam’s ISatDock Pro, and external antenna which also incorporates GPS that is compatible with Inmarsat’s “505” emergency alert service for marine applications. Recent independent comparisons of Inmarsat’s new handheld service have compared very favorably with other handheld satellite units.

All is contained in a rugged NEMA enclosure with handle for ease of transport and quick installation in indoor or outdoor environments. A 30’ coax cable set is Included, which should satisfy most installation requirements.

All connections pre-wired to TNC and SMA bulkhead connectors on the outside of the case for GPS location acquisition and access to Inmarsat’s GSPS Network. The kit also includes a corded and cordless handset system that connects to the bulkheaded RJ11 port on the outside of the box. It is compatible with PBX or Key Systems. A cordless handset system is also included to offer increased versatility. The unit also supports a Bluetooth headset. The bulkheaded USB data port offers e-mail connectivity at speeds of up to 4.8kbps. It can be used in conjunction with enhanced e-mail packages such as Amos Connect or Skyfile, with up to 90% data compression. Additionally, a USB extender is included that allows the device to be located up to 150 ft. from the data connection via low loss Cat-5/5e/6 cable. Contact information may be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook. This complete plug and play package does not require technical expertise for installation. It is a cost-effective alternative to the basic ISatPhone Pro with Dock unit, as it saves installation time and material.

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App to Block Incoming and Outgoing Texts while Driving - MobileLutions

MobileLutions Offers Free Text Blocking App To Keep the Roads Safer - Starting immediately MobileLutions is offering a free version of its commercial app to all GPS-enabled Android and Blackberry smartphone consumers to keep them safer on the roads by blocking incoming and outgoing texts while driving. The iPhone version of the software is due out in the first quarter of 2011.

Starting immediately MobileLutions is offering a free version of its commercial app to all GPS-enabled Android and Blackberry smartphone consumers to keep them safer on the roads by blocking incoming and outgoing texts while driving. The iPhone version of the software is due out in the first quarter of 2011.

“By providing this free service to the general public, MobileLutions hopes to reduce accidents on the roads and, potentially, save lives,” says Doug Ortega, co-founder of MobileLutions. “Naturally, people think of protecting their teenagers, but just look around and you will see there are more than just teenagers texting.

“It’s no secret phone usage while driving is a very high-risk behavior leading to more deaths and accidents on our roadways and highways,” adds Ortega, “According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), approximately 5,500 will die this year because of distracted drivers,” added Ortega. “That is 15 people per day.” In addition, in 2009, the U.S. DOT reported an estimated 448,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes due to distracted driving.

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Panasonic New Lumix TZ10 Digital Camera with Built-in GPS

Panasonic's Lumix TZ10 with Built-in GPS: The Traveler's Best Friend: GPS, 12x Optical Zoom and Quality Photos in a Compact Frame.

Panasonic's new line of cameras features some of the latest technological advances in digital camera photography, including 12x Optical Zoom, HD movie with audio, built in GPS, Intelligent Resolution Technology and Optical Image Stabilization. The compact frame of the Lumix-TZ10 provides a convenient travel-size camera with a number of features that can adapt to a wide-range of shooting needs. The "Travel Zoom" series features a 12.1-megapixel camera that is sure to capture memories in high-resolution quality.

New in this camera is a Built-in GPS feature that codes each picture or video with the location each image was taken, and allows you to organize your pictures by location – providing an easy reference for the jet-set traveler. With this GPS you'll never get your holidays mixed up again. The HD video feature is paired with Dolby Stereo sound, and, when used in conjunction with the software provided with the camera, videos can be easily burned to a DVD or uploaded to YouTube.

Standard in the Lumix cameras is the Intelligent Auto mode feature, which includes the Power Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) offering twice the shake-suppression power previously available. The OIS feature reduces blur when taking pictures from an unsteady platform or while using the 12x-optical zoom. The OIS compensates for low-frequency vibrations and ensures quality pictures under a variety of shooting situations.

For the photographer who likes to adjust things manually, the Lumix TZ10 also offers a manual exposure mode that allows

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