This segment aired on Great Day Houston on December 9 and will reair on December 15, 2009. I usually present fashion and beauty items on TV. This time, I shared some of my favorite things.
1. Need a vacation? JetBlue is such a fun airline. They fly out of Hobby airport and have DirectTV in each seat. And your first checked bag is FREE! You’ll see WiiFii on flights in 2010. www.JetBlue.com
2. Speaking of wiifii, HP Mini Netbook computers are the latest thing! They are perfect for staying connected when you’re away from home – check email, update facebook, watch YouTube videos, share pictures, or browse online. They weigh about 3 pounds and start at $299. There’s one to match your personality and style - a beautiful eco design by Tord Boontje (tort BONE-cheh), Sparkly Diva pink, or all biz black swirl. Check them out at www.HP.com.
3. The Flip digital video cameras - While you’re on vacation, here’s a great way to make the fun last. Make digital videos with The Flip in regular or HD. They hold up to 2 hours of video and come with their own editing software built right in. When you get home, just flip out the USB connector, down load your videos and software, edit it and upload it to facebook or YouTube to share with family and friends. From $149. Check them out at www.TheFlip.com.
4. IPEVO Kaliedo R7 Digital Frame – This is the most stylish digital frame! The IPEVO Kaliedo R7 switches from landscape to portrait and takes all kinds of input – flash drive, standard sizes of digital memory cards, USB connection from your computer. The coolest feature is that it’s also wireless, so you can stream images from your rss feeds, flickr, or your friends facebook pages wirelessly to your frame. $149 at www.IPEVO.com
5. ViewSonic Widescreen LCD HD TV – The Viewsonic VT2645 is ideal for fast action in movies, sports and games. It has multiple connectivity ports for all your multimedia connections and game consoles. $479. All viewers can save $130 on this tv and get it for $349! Go to www.ViewSonic.com/greatday for details.
What's Sarah Wearing - I.N.Studio sweater dress (style 0383D34, color Teal, $59, www.Dillards.com) and Frye Harness boots (color chocolate, $238, www.dillards.com)
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Stay Connected At For The Holidays Using Video Chatting
This segment aired Dec 11, 2008 on Channel 10 News at 4 on WLCY in Tampa. A link to watch is at the bottom of this post.
Lots of us aren't traveling for the holidays to see the people we love...but still want a way to stay connected. Video chatting Skype, Oovoo, and iChat video conferencing make that possible. Families can sit around their computers and have face to face conversations and open gifts together. You could even set the equipment up at the end of each of your dinner tables and actually have a family dinner together even though you're miles apart.
Video Chat programs are free, easy to use and just need a couple of accessories to really make your "calls" go smoothly.
The Programs
Most programs are free. Just go to the website and follow instructions to download to your computers. Some of the many - Skype (http://www.skype.com/ maybe you have seen it used on Oprah), ooVoo (http://www.oovoo.com/ has really cool visual effects), iChat (http://www.ichat.com/ a fav of MAC users), etc. Some even allow you to include people from up to 6 locations for free.
Sounding Good
Most computers are equiped with a microphone and speakers, but these don't work so well with video chatting programs because the person you're talking to will here your voice and their voice at the same time. So, you need is a microphone that can’t “hear” your speakers.
A headset is a great inexpensive option and good for privae conversations (start at $10). The only draw backs: 1) you’re tied to your computer by the wires so you can't step away for a minute, 2) only one person at each computer can be involved in the conversation, 3) it messes up your hair.
Another option is a non-interfearance speakerphone. My fav is the IPEVO version (TR-10i Speakerphone for iChat for MAC users http://us.ipevo.com/products/pro_detail.php?id=50, TR-10 Portable Conference Phone for PC users http://us.ipevo.com/products/pro_detail.php?id=14 $79). I like it because it has echo cancellation (so you can have a natural conversation), you can move around freely (because you’re not attached to your computer), you can switch to handset mode for private conversations, you don’t have to wear it (so your hair stays perfect). This is especially great at the holidays when you're including a whole group in the conversation, opening presents together, eating dinner together, etc.
Looking Good
Some computers come with built-in webcams. These can be weird to use because you never have an eye-to-eye conversation because it’s difficult to look into the camera and watch the other caller on your computer screen at the same time. It’s better to have a stand-alone camera that you can mount at eye-level next to your screen. With this configuration, you can naturally look back and forth between the camera and screen the way you would in natural conversation.
My fav is the IPEVO Pointer Cam because it's independent, so you can mount it where you want. You can also pick it up to show the caller something in another direction, give a close up of details, or even play with unusual camera angles. http://us.ipevo.com/products/pro_detail.php?id=12
Watch the segment http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=95878
Lots of us aren't traveling for the holidays to see the people we love...but still want a way to stay connected. Video chatting Skype, Oovoo, and iChat video conferencing make that possible. Families can sit around their computers and have face to face conversations and open gifts together. You could even set the equipment up at the end of each of your dinner tables and actually have a family dinner together even though you're miles apart.
Video Chat programs are free, easy to use and just need a couple of accessories to really make your "calls" go smoothly.
The Programs
Most programs are free. Just go to the website and follow instructions to download to your computers. Some of the many - Skype (http://www.skype.com/ maybe you have seen it used on Oprah), ooVoo (http://www.oovoo.com/ has really cool visual effects), iChat (http://www.ichat.com/ a fav of MAC users), etc. Some even allow you to include people from up to 6 locations for free.
Sounding Good
Most computers are equiped with a microphone and speakers, but these don't work so well with video chatting programs because the person you're talking to will here your voice and their voice at the same time. So, you need is a microphone that can’t “hear” your speakers.
A headset is a great inexpensive option and good for privae conversations (start at $10). The only draw backs: 1) you’re tied to your computer by the wires so you can't step away for a minute, 2) only one person at each computer can be involved in the conversation, 3) it messes up your hair.
Another option is a non-interfearance speakerphone. My fav is the IPEVO version (TR-10i Speakerphone for iChat for MAC users http://us.ipevo.com/products/pro_detail.php?id=50, TR-10 Portable Conference Phone for PC users http://us.ipevo.com/products/pro_detail.php?id=14 $79). I like it because it has echo cancellation (so you can have a natural conversation), you can move around freely (because you’re not attached to your computer), you can switch to handset mode for private conversations, you don’t have to wear it (so your hair stays perfect). This is especially great at the holidays when you're including a whole group in the conversation, opening presents together, eating dinner together, etc.
Looking Good
Some computers come with built-in webcams. These can be weird to use because you never have an eye-to-eye conversation because it’s difficult to look into the camera and watch the other caller on your computer screen at the same time. It’s better to have a stand-alone camera that you can mount at eye-level next to your screen. With this configuration, you can naturally look back and forth between the camera and screen the way you would in natural conversation.
My fav is the IPEVO Pointer Cam because it's independent, so you can mount it where you want. You can also pick it up to show the caller something in another direction, give a close up of details, or even play with unusual camera angles. http://us.ipevo.com/products/pro_detail.php?id=12
Watch the segment http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=95878
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