More Favorite Things

There’s a gadget for that! New gadgets and electronics can do things you never expected. Here are some new ones you might not know about.

This segment aired on Great Day Houston (KHOU, Channel 11 Houston www.KHOU.com/great-day) on December 15, 2010. We got so many cool gadgets for the Favorite Things episode that aired on Dec 8 and 14th, that we didn't have time for all of it. Here is the rest. A link to the video clip is embedded below and further info about each of the gadgets is below that. Hope you enjoy it!



Reproductions of Historic Maps - Texas General Land Office

These colorful hand drawn maps (dating back to the 1700's) are great gifts for history buff and proud Texans.
Each one tells a story of Texas, and shows historic details such as ghost towns, forts, Spanish missions, original Texas colonies, and the growth of Texas cities from their original settlements. Maps can be purchased online and delivered to your door, with all the proceeds going directly toward preservation of other Land Office historic maps and documents.
• Most maps are just $20, with larger maps costing up to $40.
• Order by December 15th for delivery by Christmas. http://www.glo.texas.gov/what-we-do/history-and-archives/index.html

Sunbeam Cupcake Maker
This cute cupcake maker cooks 6 cupcakes in 10 mins. $39.99

Bigfoot Networks – Killer 2100 online gaming network card
This card makes online PC gaming faster even faster. It's so fast that it’s used by the top 5 professional gaming teams in the world. It also comes with software that allows you to control the bandwidth each program on your PC uses – this is great even if you’re not a gamer – when you’re downloading a big file, you can adjust the bandwidth so you can still use other programs like email or online chat programs at the same time.
• $89.99 MSRP at Microcenter and Fry’s or online at Bigfootnetworks.com

Balanzza: Mini Luggage Scale
This is great for frequent travelers. Pack smart and avoid overweight luggage fees at the airport by weighing your luggage before you go. It also keeps you from having to redistribute belongings at the airport check in counter.

Zoom: H1 Handy Recorder
Great recorder for musicians and speakers. It has two studio-quality mics, configured in an X/Y pattern, for stunning stereo imaging. It gives you professional quality in a light-weight device.
• 50 hours of recording time, 10 hours of operation on 1 AA battery
• $99 at www.zoom.co.jp

Lemur Monitors: SafeDriver
This is a new tool to monitor your teen driver from the moment they back out of the drive-way. It records real-time information of your teen’s driving habits such as maximum speed, distance traveled and any sudden braking.
• $79.95 Brookstone and The Sharper Image
• www.lemurmonitors.com/EconoDriver.html

Lemur Monitors: EconoDriver
This device displays real-time fuel consumption to help you drive greener and save money. Program in the current cost of gas and it will tell you how much money you spending by accelerating and braking too quickly or idling too often.
• $69.95 at: Brookstone and The Sharper Image
• www.lemurmonitors.com/SafeDriver.html

IOGear – Wireless HDMI Computer to TV Kit
No more cluttered cables. Now you can stream audio and HD video from computer to your tv wirelessly
watch movies, internet video clips, photo slide-shows or other media from your computer right on your tv
• $179.95 MSRP
• During the month of December, use Coupon Code GUW30OFF
for 30% discount at www.Shop.Viewsonic.com

Logitech Harmony 700 remote control
You can program this remote to control up to 6 devices like your DVR, TV, DVD player, Home Theater, Etc...It's easy to program and to use.

Favorite Things on Great Day Houston

These segments air as part of the Favorite Things episode on Great Day Houston (KHOU, Channel 11 Houston www.KHOU.com/great-day). I usually bring fashion and beauty items, but this time I got to be Gadget Santa. Gadgets used to be thought of as GUY presents, but girls love them just as much! Links to the video clips are embedded below.

Segment 1 -

ViewSonic 27-inch HD Widescreen LCD Monitor (On air I said mistakenly said this was a TV too. Oops! It's a HD monitor only)

• This is the world's first HD monitor with super-fast 1ms response time – great for gaming and entertainment.

• SRS Premium Sound for super crisp sound.

• Set it on ECO-mode to reduce electricity use by 35%

• Price: $349 ESP; save $20 online with coupon code GreatDay at www.store.viewsonic.com for the month of December 2010

Segment 4 -

Home Entertainment

ViewSonic NexTV

• Streams HD media content from internet straight to tv (YouTube, Flickr, etc.)

• Watch movies instantly with a Netflix subscription

• Price: $119.99 , get $30 off by using with GreatDay coupon code GreatDay at www.store.viewsonic.com for the month of December 2010

Netflix

• Instantly watch TV shows and movies, streaming over the Internet, right to your TV or Computer

• Plus you can get DVDs by mail!

• Watch as much as you want, anytime you want, without leaving your comfy couch.

• Unlimited movies less than $10 per month

• This is a great last minute gift.

• For more info, please visit www.Netflix.com

ViewSonic 3-D Multimedia Digital Photo Frame

• 8” digital frame displays 3D photos and videos - NO GLASSES NEEDED

• Automatically converts standard 2D photos and videos to 3D.

• Price: $179.99 ESP; get $20 off by using with GreatDay coupon code GreatDay at www.store.viewsonic.com for the month of December 2010

Soundmatters Aperion Signature SLIMstage30 Surround-Sound

• All-in-one surround system sounds great and looks good too.

• Slim design with piano black finish to matches your flat-panel TV

• $599 at www.AperionAudio.com

Hercules: DualPix HD720p

• Ultra-mobile, high definition webcam for notebooks

• Multiple positioning options and wide-angle auto focus lens

• $59.99 at Buy.com, NewEgg.com, Dell.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com

• Visit www.hercules.com for more info

Entertaining In The Kitchen

1-800-FLOWERS.COM

• This is a great last minute gift. Many of their seasonal arrangements and centerpieces are available for same-day or next-day delivery.

Crock-Pot® Duo Cook & Serve™ Slow Cooker

• Two, 2.5-quart slow cookers with individual temperature controls

• Removable, dishwasher-safe stoneware, glass lids, serving spoons are all included

• $69.99

Oster Electric Quick Chill Wine Chiller

• Offers even rapid chilling

• Cool wine from room-temperature to 55.4F in just minutes

Mr. Coffee® Single Serve

• Use individual Keurig® K-cups for coffee, tea or hot cocoa

• It’s like having a coffee shop at home.

• MSRP: $79.99

Mr. Coffee® Café Frappe

• You can have ccy blended coffee drinks at home

• Brew and blend coffee drinks in one unit

• $69.99

Southwest Air

• When you fly Southwest Air, your 1st & 2nd checked bag are both free!

• Check in using facebook places and $1 will be donated to the make-a-wish foundation!

• For more info, visit www.Southwest.com