By Richard M. Sherwin
Sony reduces its audio video computer lineup by 60%.? Arch rival Panasonic clips its 3D skews and completely drops some product categories.? Sharp decides not to enter the tablet market and contracts with other manufacturers to jointly produce large screen TVs. ?Korean rivals Samsung and LG had such similar video products that you couldn?t tell which product was which. Dell, HP and Lenovo wind up using some of the same off the shelf parts in their 2013 computers.
I feel very sorry for the 30,000 or more people that these technology behemoths laid-off this year so far. Many of the audio-video and PC devices these makers used to produce were only made to show how big these companies were. In the process, in the last five years, all these companies unnecessarily confused consumers ? and salespeople ? with tons of similar models.
The biggest benefit for consumers? ?This summer and early fall prices will drop even more and models will be cut as factory and manufacturing costs slide down, so you will save time, money and headaches in buying a TV, computer or stereo component.
Of course this will be more than offset by the 15,000 models of Smart Phones you may have to choose from.
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Bytes and pieces: New products we like.
TrackPort GPS Vehicle Tracker
Now you can instantly locate your vehicle anytime, from anywhere. This real-time GPS tracking device s from BrickHouse Security ets up in one simple step, allowing you to monitor your vehicle?s speed and location in seconds ? and there are no batteries required. Just plug the device into your car?s OBD-II (On Board Diagnostic) port. Normally located under the driver?s side dash, this port has been standard on all vehicles sold in the United States since 1996. Use your vehicle?s existing port to supply uninterrupted power to your tracking device. Switching cars? Unlike traditional hardwired tracking devices, an OBD GPS tracker can be easily moved from one vehicle to another with no tools and no effort. It?s completely ?plug and play.?
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Diversion Safes
Experts say that a burglar will spend about 8 minutes in your home. He?s in a hurry and will grab the most obvious valuable items. That?s why this diversion safe works so well. Sure, those who break into your house may suspect that a diversion safe exists, but they are rushed, and just want to get in, grab what they can, and get out. Hiding valuables in a personal safe makes perfect sense. Choose from a wide variety of personal care, household products and food containers with removable tops and bottoms from BrickHouse Security. They look just like the real items. Valuables can be secretly hidden inside these look-a-like personal safe and kept in their seemingly rightful places. Each is indistinguishable from the genuine product and is even weighted to feel full. Pick the personal safe that will blend in best with what?s in your home.
AC Adapter Hidden Camera
In this age of electronics, everyone has a variety of adapters and chargers plugged into nearly every electrical outlet. No one will look twice at what appears to be a standard AC adapter. But, it?s more than that. This ultra covert AC adapter hidden camera records up to 16 hours of motion-activated video to an SD card. Great for office security or a nanny cam at home, choose from 2 models from BrickHouse Security.
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Swimming Pool Alarm
The Swimming Pool Alarm is the only wrist-worn safety product that gives immediate alerts if the wearer touches water. Considering that children and pets can drown is as few as 2 inches of water, this device from BrickHouse Security can literally be a lifesaver. If the wristband touches water, a loud alarm automatically sounds up to 200 feet away. Parents can quickly respond to the emergency and save their child or family member from injury or death.
Toddler Tag Child Locator
Lose a grip on a tiny hand in a crowded place? The Toddler Tag Child Locator from BrickHouse Security is a great, low-cost way to pinpoint your child in a crowd with no monthly fees or service plans to worry about. This unobtrusive device attaches easily to a child?s shoe, clothing or book bag with its built-in clip or included Velcro strap. The parent transmitter doubles as a keychain, so it?s easy for you to carry anywhere you go. The instant your child wanders 30 feet away from your transmitter, you?ll receive an instant alert. ?W
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Microsoft Streets & Trips
Nobody wants to spend more money than necessary to fill the gas tank, and drivers want to get the most out of each gallon. Making efficient, customized travel plans is now easier than ever with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013, the new edition of the popular trip-planning software. It includes updated maps of the United States and Canada ? including 150,000 new miles of roads since the 2011 version was released ? and more than 2.5 million points of interest. A new feature is customer ratings and reviews on restaurants, hotels and more and 600,000 more points of interest than the previous versions. Especially ideal for RV and camping enthusiasts who use their laptops in their vehicles, Microsoft also offers a GPS attachment that makes your notebook or laptop into a GPS device.
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Kinect Sesame Street TV
Kinect Sesame Street TV invites children into an interactive TV experience where they not only watch their favorite Sesame Street episodes, but also engage with beloved characters including Big Bird, Grover, Oscar and more. The magic of Kinect for Xbox 360 transforms passive viewing into active participation, encouraging children to use their gestures, voices and bodies to interact with educational content on the screen.
Due out in September, Kinect Sesame Street has scored really well during its tryout and is one of the most anticipated software-hardware entrees for the holiday season.
Kinect Nat Geo TV
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Kinect Nat Geo TV blends world-renowned Nat Geo WILD TV programs with intuitive Kinect for Xbox 360 technology, transporting children and their families to animal habitats around the world to inspire a sense of wonder and excitement about nature. Through the magic of ?reach in and explore? interactivity on Kinect, kids do more than just watch television ? they will engage, play and learn using their full bodies, gestures and voices.
Kinect Dance Central 3
The best-selling dance series game on Kinect for Xbox 360 returns this fall with ?Dance Central 3.? Premier music video game developer Harmonix keeps the dance party going! ?Dance Central 3? sends players back in time to the ?70s, ?80s, ?90s, ?00s and beyond ? hitting the dance floor to learn classic dance crazes like ?The Hustle,? ?Electric Slide? and ?The Dougie.? With a new multiplayer party mode for up to eight players and the hottest, most diverse soundtrack yet, featuring Usher, Cobra Starship, Gloria Gaynor, 50 Cent and many more, ?Dance Central 3? is sure to get any dance party started.
Animal Jam
Animal Jam is an award-winning online virtual playground for children who love animals and the outdoors, and is the result of an ongoing creative collaboration between Smart Bomb Interactive and National Geographic Global Media. It?s a fun, exciting and safe environment for kids to play online, and get inspired to explore and protect the natural world outside their doors. Animal Jam is free from outside advertising. It already has nearly 6 million registered users between the ages of 5 and 12.
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ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Appliances
These products are easy to take with you anywhere, and are effective against up to 98% of mosquitoes, black flies, and no-see-ums? without smelly lotions, sprays, or oils on your skin. They?re safe to use ? no open flames or DEET. Choose a portable, clip on design (shown) or a lantern for your back yard or campsite that creates a 15 x 15-foot zone of protection.
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AR Portable Wireless Speakers
This Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, via Bluetooth (or wired, using the built-in 3.5mm jack). It?s compact, easy-to-carry and simple to use, with a UV and water-resistant exterior that lets you take it to the beach, tailgating, the basketball court, even on a camping trip, with no worries. The speaker offers a protected storage space for your wallet, keys, etc., even for your MP3 player while it?s connected wirelessly to the speaker.
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