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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)
norbtek.info@gmail.com

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Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, May 27, 2007

Show #038 - Yard Care Tech

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Blubrry.com Podcast Community

Listener line: (206) 888-NORB [6672]

Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com

Website www.norbtek.info

Sponsor:

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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™ X20 L 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

Friends of the Show:
NosillaCast - Allison Sheridan
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 thermom eter much less a 'rectal" thermom eter. So how

about an infrared thermom eter 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!

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

Wal*Mart

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 Headlines
Microsoft 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

Welcome to today’s
Norbtek.info Podcast, we are your hosts, Norbert Davis,
and Mike Smith .

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.

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 NewsDay

Vista
Release Dates/Pricing DailyTech
NASA returns to the Moon in
Orion Space.com
Star Trek TOS to be
Remastered, CGI StarTrek.com

Disney scanning your finger
prints Engadget

[Topics]

Computer

Alienware
Sentia Laptop Apple Macbook Laptop
Table $35 IKEA

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 Other
A/V Chairs

Noise Canceling Headphones

Backpack Nextag Online

Mini-Kitchen Microwave
/ Fridge $55 each Target Beverage
Cooler $100 Target

Laundrapack

[Gadgets
of the Week]

Archos announces new media
players DailyTech
TIVO Series 3 Pictures PVRWire

Stores

Alienware , Apple , Circuit
City , Target , Ikea , Best
Buy

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.

Please visit the web
site at www.norbtek.info , that’s N-O-R-B-T-E-K
dot 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.

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

Today
I have a special guest, Mike
Smith . No not the Mike
Smith of the Mike Tech Show.

Norbtek is a proud
member of the Techpodcasts.com
Network and the Blubrry Podcast Community. Check it out at Blubrry.com .

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]

Please visit the web
site at www.norbtek.info , that’s N-O-R-B-T-E-K
dot 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 and links.

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.

Stay tuned for the
next Norbtek.info Podcast, Show # 021 , which will be Low- Budget
Home Office .

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.

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.

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.

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 for Saturday, 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

target='_blank' rel='nofollow'

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]

========================================

[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.

Best Buy, Radio Shack, Toys "R" Us, The Sharper Image, Circuit City

• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.

Please visit our Frappr! listener map @ http://www.frappr.com/norbtek Want to ask a question? Just look for the “ Ask Your Question ? link on the left hand side of the website. We have Gmail invites to give-away. Send me an email, Norbtek.info@gmail.com , with “Gmail Invite? in the subject line and we will get that out to you.