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Episode 19 - Email Hoaxes and Internet Etiquette
Episode 19 - Email Hoaxes and Internet Etiquette. This week the duo focuses on major myths and scams behind those too-good-to-be true email pitches, and they also discuss proper e-mail etiquette. Charlie and Stephen talk about the iTrip Auto, electric razors, answer listener email on how to sync your ipod, and give away free prizes from Verbatim.
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Articles You Need to Read
iTrip Auto Links iPod to Car
Versatile attachment from Griffin works with most newer iPods, serves as an iPod charger, too
By Charlie White
The iTrip Auto ($70) is the newest entry into a line of devices from Griffin that let you play your iPod through your car stereo. This new device also allows you to charge your iPod ’s battery via your car’s cigarette lighter. Easy to hook up, it’s designed to convert the music from your iPod into FM signals and transmit them to your car radio. The unit also lets you control the iPod’s volume with your car stereo’s volume control. Let’s take the iTrip Auto out onto the open road and see what it can do.
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iFit
Fitness programs for use with your home gear
By Stephen Schleicher
With the holiday season nearing its end it's time to get back in shape (thank you, holiday parties with all of your great, fattening food). Your home treadmill has been sitting in the corner for some time, but it can find new life, thanks to the iFit system.
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Eudora 7: Highly Evolved Email Power
New version is a must-upgrade, unique features make it worth the switch
By Charlie White
Qualcomm has released a new version of its Eudora email software, version 7.0 (Windows-only thus far, $49.95 for a 12-month subscription, or free for Sponsored Mode with advertisements, Mac package is currently at version 6.3), that has a rather short list of new features for a full-point release. However, if you’re upgrading from a previous version, there’s one blockbuster addition that’s well worth the price of the upgrade. If you’re not a previous Eudora user but are considering a switch, there is a long list of reasons why abandoning your old email software for this one would be a great idea. Eudora is an enormously powerful program which offers an excellent alternative to the ubiquitous Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.
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Rapid-Fire Roundup® of Cool Products
Earmuff Headphones
It's cold outside but you probably still want to listen to that iPod. Keep your ears warm and listen at the same time with these ear muffs that contain a high quality pair of mini- speakers. They are packed with fleece, ThermoLite and Polartec to keep your ears from freezing, and the JVC speakers nestled inside sound crisp and clean. At $35, they’re quite a deal for those blustery winter days.
Sony PCM-D1 Portable Audio Recorder
Here's a portable recorder made out of titanium that's about the highest quality audio device you can hold in one hand. Yes, it proves that Sony actually can do something right. The PCM-D1 records 24-bit audio onto a 4GB internal flash memory chip. No moving parts, highly sensitive condenser microphones, and its circuits process perfect stereo sound with no extraneous noise. Hook it up to your computer via USB 2.0. This is as good as it gets, but for $2000 you'd better be pretty serious about your audio.
Wireless BBQ Temperature Probe
Charlie has actually used this product, and for just $40, it's just downright excellent. Insert a temperature probe into your steak or chops on the grill or in the oven, and then go ahead, relax and have a seat. The remote unit tells you the temperature of that meat from anywhere else in the house. For cold winter barbecuing, you can't beat this.
Celestron Skyscout Portable Star Finder
Using GPS and magnetic sensors, the Skyscout allows you to sit out on those cool evening star gazing and learn while you are doing it. Point the device at a star, and it will tell you the name of the star, and other interesting facts.
The Fly Pentop Computer
Using special paper you can do a lot of cool things with this pen. Draw out a calculator and the pen will recognize the content and do math for you. There is even a module where you write out the English word and the Fly Pentop computer will translate it instantly into another language.
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