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

Favorite Things For Great Day Houston

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)