Slideshow was created for a Technology Brown Bag session at Johnson County Community College on December 2 & 9 called "Electronic Gifts for the Season Part I & II." Description: Tis the season to buy electronics. If you are planning to buy electronic/digital toys or tools for the holiday, this session will be helpful. We'll focus on bargain hunting tips, features to evaluate and personal experiences with these different gizmos. We'll bring our expertise if you bring yours! This is your chance to participate in a freewheeling discussion of dos and don'ts, tips and warnings with suggestions for holiday purchases. The session will cover these digital/electronic gadgets: Digital Cameras, Digital picture frames, eBook Readers, Flip Video, Gaming Consoles (PlayStation3, Playstation Personal, Nintendo DS, Xbox, wii), GPS systems (Garmin, TomTom), iPods (all kinds), Laptops, Net books, SmartPhones and more.

1. Electronic Gifts for
the Season Part I & II
Technology Brown Bag Session
Wednesday, December 2 & 9,
2009

2. Electronic Gadgets & Gifts
• Camcorders • iPods
• Digital Cameras • Laptops
• Digital Picture • Net Books
Frames • SmartPhones
• eBook Readers • Shopping Tips
• FlipVideo
• Gaming Consoles
• GPS System

3. Camcorders
• Mini - Tape
• LCD Size
• Hard drive
• CCD’s
• Flash Memory
• DVD
• Zoom
Aiptek A-HD 720P $95
• HD
• Shoot and Share
• SD
• Standard
• Prosumer
Sony HDR-FX1000 $699 Canon HG21 $699
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4. Digital Cameras
• Standard • Optical Zoom:
Depends on
• Sleek your distances
• Advanced • Digital Zoom:
• DSLR Don’t use
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Camera
• Colors: Who knew • Speed: Good luck
there were so many finding out. Need further
• LCD Screen: Easier research. Try CNet.com.
to check pictures if • Resolution: Who cares?
larger • Optical Sensors: CCD,
• IS: pretty standard CMOS, 3CCD
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5. Digital Picture Frames
• Buying Guides
– Consumer Reports Buying Guide
http://bit.ly/7PQLbF
– How to Buy a Digital Photo Frame
http://bit.ly/92Wiw4
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6. Digital Picture Frames
• Reviews
– Consumer Search Best Reviewed Frames
http://bit.ly/8hz1wn
– ZDnet Digital Frame Reviews
http://bit.ly/5QYRhA
– Frame Reviews http://bit.ly/4wAjbS
• Sale Items
– Amazon.com Digital Frame Sale Items
http://bit.ly/8SJlu0
– Yahoo Shopping http://bit.ly/7p3KFL
– Tech Bargains http://techbargains.com
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7. Sony PRS-300 eBook
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8. Sony eBook Features & Benefits
• Connects to PC or Mac via USB
• Easy setup, software available online
• Easy to add eBooks and PDF documents
with downloaded software
• Your eBook library maintained on PC or
Mac & synchronized as needed
• eBooks bought from Sony eBook site
(special Borders Books section)
• 5” screen using e-ink technology
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9. Sony eBook Features & Benefits
• Reads Sony & EPUB books, PDF &
documents
• Reads e-books from libraries
(www.sonysearch.overdrive.com)
• Has link to thousands of free, public
domain books hosted by Google
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10. Kindle eBook Reader
• Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as
most magazines
• Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a
typical paperback
• Books in <60 Seconds; no PC required
• >360,000 books
• Low Prices:
$1.99 to $9.99
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11. Kindle eBook Reader
• 3G Wireless: no annual contracts, no
monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi
hotspots, global coverage
• Paper-Like Display
• Holds up to 1,500 books
• Longer Battery Life: up to 1 week on
single charge
• Built-In PDF Reader
• Text-to-Speech feature
• Free 1st chapters before buy
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12. Flip Video
• Easy to Use
• Uploads to
YouTube
• Short Battery
Life
Look for deals on refurbished or older models
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13. Gaming: Playstation
• PS3 $299 includes Bluray, PS2 $100, PSP Go $240, PSP
$169
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14. Gaming: Xbox
• $400
• better digital media
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15. Gaming: Nintendo Wii and DS
• Wii $199 (Wii Play, Wii Fit)
• DS $169
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16. GPS
• Global Positioning System (GPS):
satellite-based navigation system
• Uses network of 24 satellites
• Placed in orbit by U.S. Dept of Defense
• Originally military use, in 80s, government
made system available for civilian use
• Works in all weather conditions,
anywhere, 24 hours a day
• No subscription or setup charges/fees
• GPS.Biggies: Garmin & TomTom
• Consumer Reports http://bit.ly/4yq8pG
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17. GPS Features
• Screen size: 2.5 to >5 inches
• Spoken street names
• Real-time traffic reports
• Predictive data entry and dynamic search
• Detour feature
• Routing option
• Mounts and mounting: suction cup or?
• Power supply: powered by car's 12-volt
socket or internal rechargeable battery
• Bluetooth, MP3 player, Video player,
Photo viewer, Foreign Languages
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18. Laptops
• Buying Guides
– CNET Buying Giude http://reviews.cnet.com/laptop-buying-guide/
– Laptopical Buying Guide http://bit.ly/5tKvEj
– Techspot Buying Guide http://bit.ly/70MyDU
• Reviews
– Notebook Review http://bit.ly/8Rj1c
– Laptoplogic Reviews http://bit.ly/4n2FyG
– PCWorld Laptop Reviews http://bit.ly/jw57d
• Sale Items
– XP Bargains http://bit.ly/621HtY
– Yahoo Shopping http://bit.ly/72V18F
– Tech Bargains http://techbargains.com
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19. iPods
•Touch
•Nano
•Shuffle
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20. Netbooks
• Netbooks (mini notebooks,
subnotebooks): a rapidly evolving
category; small, light, inexpensive laptop
computers for general computing and web
access
• Marketed as "companion devices" to
augment other computer access
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21. Netbooks
• ASUS Eee PC (~ $289 - $399)
• HP Mini-Note (~ $329 - $499)
• MSI Wind (~ $299 - $379)
• Acer Aspire (~ $289 – $449)
• Dell Mini (~ $ 329 - $499)
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22. Netbooks
• Microcenter
– Toshiba, Acer, MSI
– $299 - $419
• Dell Outlet
– $219 - $489 (refurbished)
• JCCC Bookstore
– Dell Mini 10-inch ($399)
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23. Netbooks
Most use the Intel Atom processor
Factors to consider:
• OS (Windows or Linux are most common)
• Keyboard size
• Screen size
• Battery life
• Cost
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24. Smartphones
•iPhone
•Android
•Blackberry
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25. Shopping for Deals: Tips
• Search www.spoofee.com or
www.passwird.com (is item ever on sale)
• Beware of Shipping Prices
• Check www.pricegrabber.com for price
comparisons
• http://www.consumersearch.com/ Prices
too good to be true are not true.
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26. Information assembled by staff
members of the Educational
Technology Center, Johnson
County Community College,
Overland Park, KS