Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight

 

If you’re a fan of high-end flashlights, then you’ll want to find out more about the Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight. Maglite upped the game years ago in the industrial strength torch market and created a whole new consumer interest in high-end flashlights. Not to mention the commercial application for policemen, security guards, firemen, etc.

But the downside of these traditional high-powered flashlights has been the heavy D cell batteries and the need to dispose of all those batteries when they run down. And if you use your flashlight all the time, you’ll go through a ton of batteries.

The better and brighter technology today is the LED flashlight. These are extremely efficient, more compact devices that can throw an impressively bright beam of light. Combine the LED lamp with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and you have a near perfect flashlight. And more eco-friendly too!

The Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight uses a Cree XP-G (R5) LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours. So you won’t be looking for a replacement for quite a while. It can use either two 3 volt CR123A Lithium batteries or a single 18650 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. We recommend you go with the rechargeable.

Here’s a cool feature. The light output of this LED flashlight is digitally regulated to maintain constant brightness. It doesn’t start to fade as the batteries discharge. And it’s designed with a safety reverse polarity protection just in case you accidentally install the batteries the wrong way (you can damage the LED if you get the polarity reversed).

The Fenix PD32 LED Flashlight has four separate continuous brightness modes from the lowest power 9 lumen setting up to the brightest turbo 315 lumen setting, and two flash modes. At the brightest 315 lumen setting, the Fenix LED flashlight will throw a super high-powered beam over 400 feet. Now that’s a high-powered torch light!

The amazing thing about the Fenix LED flashlight is that it doesn’t generate excessive heat at the high power. The LED lamp is very efficient. The flashlight is constructed with sturdy industrial strength aircraft grade aluminum and decorated with a beautiful black anodized finish. Only five inches in length and weighing in at a little over two ounces (without the batteries), this is a very powerful LED flashlight in a compact sturdy little package.

Fenix rates the PD32 LED Flashlight at roughly 2 hours of running time at the highest 315 lumen setting, 8 hours at 130 lumens, 16 hours at 70 lumens and up to 200 hours at the lowest power 9 lumens setting. The flashlight is also waterproof, IPX-8 rated underwater to 2 meters.

You’ll also like the price. The Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight comes in at a lower price than other high-end LED flashlights in this range. You can pick up this awesome LED flashlight at Amazon for less than $70. Way to go Fenix!

Available: Amazon

Price: $67.95

 

Marware Lightweight MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover

 

The Kindle Fire from Amazon is really taking off and millions of users absolutely love their Kindle. I’ve got mine and I don’t go anywhere without it. If you want to protect your Kindle Fire then you’ll need a sturdy and lightweight Kindle Fire Cover. The Marware MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover is a streamlined, lightweight cover that protects your Kindle Fire and also functions as a horizontal stand for hands-free reading and viewing.

One of the downsides of using a protective cover for your Kindle Fire is the weight. You definitely want a light-weight folio cover, otherwise you defeat the whole purpose of having a light weight device that’s convenient to carry around with you everywhere you go.

The Marware MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover combines the best design features to provide ultra-light weight protection from scratches and mild impact. The MicroShell Folio is made with a sturdy polycarbonate shell on the back side fused to a rubberized front lid. The Marware Kindle Fire Cover comes with an elastic strap that’s heat-fused to the polycarbonate back shell and secures the MicroShell Folio cover in both an open or closed position.

For convenient hands-free viewing, the front lid folds back and inserts into a groove on the back of the polycarbonate shell to provide a viewing stand for your Kindle Fire. The weight of your Kindle Fire will stabilize the MicroShell cover when you have it open in the standing position.

The Marware Lightweight MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover does exactly what you want it to do. The folio cover provides the protection you want for your Kindle Fire with the lightest weight case possible. It’s a simple design, nothing fancy, but it does exactly what you need. The Marware Lightweight Microshell Cover comes in four attractive colors (black, graphite, pink and white) and is one of the best selling Kindle Fire Covers at Amazon with lots of satisfied customers.

Available: Amazon

Price: $29.99

 

Angry Bird Speakers

 

Millions of people love to play Angry Birds. Well, now you can listen to the Angry Birds sing (or maybe that should be squawk) with these new Angry Bird Speakers. For all those Angry Birds fans out there, these Angry Birds Speakers are a cool way to listen to your favorite music. Just plug these speakers into your favorite device (iPhones, iPods, iPads, MP3 Players, notebook computers, etc.) and enjoy the music audio.

There are actually three different versions of the Angry Birds Speakers. They don’t all work with the same range of devices so be careful and make sure you choose the right one.

Angry Birds Speakers Come In Three Different Versions

• Red Bird: Compatible with anything you can plug a 3.5 mm jack into. That’s just about any music player, any phone, any tablet, and any gaming system. If you can plug headphones into it will work with the Red Bird speakers. The included stand will hold up most devices, but isn’t necessary for the function of Red Bird as a speaker.  ($64.99 at ThinkGeek)

• Black Bird: Compatible with iPod, iPad, and iPhone only (specific models below in specifications). You can dock your iPod, iPad and iPhone device on the included stand and the Black Bird will amplify and play your music. ($84.99 at ThinkGeek)

• Helmet Pig: Compatible with iPod and iPhone only (specific models below in specifications). You can dock your device on top of Pig’s helmet to play your favorite tunes. ($99.99 at ThinkGeek)

The Helmet Pig model is designed for the iPod and iPhone only and comes with a built-in iPod and iPhone dock.

Angry Bird Speakers Specifications

• 2:1 stereo speakers, each speaker rated at 30 watts
• Adjustable volume and bass tone controls
• Stand for your phone, mp3 player, or tablet included
• Choose from three different versions
• Red Bird: works with any device that supports headphones with a 3.5mm jack.
• Black Bird: Only works with iPod, iPad and iPhone.
• Helmet Pig: Only works with iPod and iPhone
• Compatibility
• iPhone, iPhone 3G/S, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S
• iPod mini, iPod Classic, iPod with video, iPod Nano (1st-5th), iPod Touch (1st-4th)
• iPad, iPad 2 (Red Bird and Black Bird only)
• The Angry Birds Speakers are officially licensed Angry Birds collectibles

Available: ThinkGeek

Price: $64.99 to $99.99 (price varies by model, see above)

 

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MegaPixel Digital Camera

 

With so many excellent point and shoot digital cameras to choose from, Canon remains at the top of their game with the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 megapixel digital camera. Canon always delivers top notch quality and the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS is definitely packed with the full range of digital camera features and functions.

But there are a few key features that really stand out with the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS that you’ll be excited to hear about.

At 8/10 of an inch in depth and weighing in at just under five ounces, this new Canon PowerShot is the world’s absolute thinnest point-and-shoot digital camera with a 24mm ultra wide angle lens and a 5x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer. But don’t let the thin dimensions fool you, this camera shoots fantastic pictures.

The small CMOS image sensors in these compact digital cameras have always been the limiting factor with image quality and performance. Canon brings together two powerful advances in technology that make the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS really stand out.

Canon improves the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS with a backside illuminated HS (high sensitivity) CMOS image sensor. The 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor positions the light-receiving surface for optimal light reception. The Canon HS System greatly improves your ability to shoot pictures in low-light situations without the need for a flash.

Working hand-in-hand with the CMOS sensor is Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor which actively reduces image noise and is responsible for the camera’s ability to deliver high speed image processing for both stills and full motion video. The Canon HS technology lowers the noise level at higher ISO settings so you get clearer, sharper pictures without the distortion and graininess in lower light conditions. That also translates to “far fewer dark, under exposed photos” when the lighting conditions aren’t good.

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS provides full 1080p HD video with astounding quality and realistic stereo sound. And you’ll like the convenient movie button for easy access. A high speed burst mode lets you capture 8 frames per second, a feature not usually found in these very compact point and shoot cameras.

Simple and easy function takes the guesswork out of operating the camera with smart AUTO intelligence that selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting environments and conditions. And the 24x optical zoom can operate while you’re shooting video and still keep the video footage stabilized with Canon’s Dynamic IS (image stabilizer) technology. The video capability also supports super slow motion recording at high speeds that provides great slow motion playback. A very nice effect!

Video resolutions and storage capacity provided by the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS.

• Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30 frames per second for up to 14 minutes 30 seconds, approximately 4GB of storage per clip.
• HD (1280 x 720) at 24 frames per second for up to 20 minutes 40 seconds, approximately 4GB of storage per clip.
• VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second for up to to 43 minutes and 40 seconds or approximately 4GB of storage per clip.
• QVGA (320 x 240) at 30 frames per second for almost 2 hours of shooting time, approximately 4GB of storage per clip.

Have fun with some of the innovative scene modes and special effects the camera offers.

• Toy Camera Effect: Add a cool vintage nostalgia look with the Toy Camera Effect. This effect recreates the classic look by darkening the edges to make them appear as though they were photographed through a pinhole lens, increasing the contrast.
• Monochrome:  More flexibility from the usual black and white capability, the monochrome setting lets you choose from three different single-toned effects; black & white, sepia and blue. Very cool effects at the touch of a button.

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS delivers brilliant digital photographs, ultra-detailed full 1080p HD video, and is packed with outstanding functionality with all the effects and automatic settings you’ll need. The technology and capability that Canon has engineered into this ultra-slim point-and-shoot camera is truly amazing!

Available: Amazon

Price: $179.00

 

The Kuat Bicycle Bottle Lock

 

If you think you can leave your bicycle leaning against a lamp post and run into the mini mart to grab a Gatorade, you are probably underestimating the frequency of bicycle theft that still occurs every day. In fact, in many locales, bicycle theft is actually on the rise. This may be due to the down economy we’re all struggling through these days. And bicycles are popular marks with the criminals because they can still sell the bicycle even after it has been broken down into parts.

If you own an expensive more state of the art mountain bicycle, it’s especially advisable that you take a bicycle lock with you and secure your bicycle whenever and wherever you stop.

The bicycle locks that we’re most familiar with typically consist of a simple cable and carrying it around is kind of a hassle. If not in use, the bicycle lock will be coiled around the frame of the bicycle which can be a nuisance for the cyclist. We’ve found a great solution called the Bicycle Bottle Lock from Kuat.

The Bicycle Bottle Lock looks like a water bottle but inside is a coiled up cable that is 1.5 meters long and the bottle itself is constructed with a sturdy plastic coated steel material. When you need to use it, simple pull out the cable and secure it with the Bottle Lock’s built in lock. With the Bicycle Bottle Lock, you won’t have to worry about the bicycle cable tangling inconveniently around your bike frame, always getting in your way.

The Bicycle Bottle Lock comes in black, white and pink which will look stylish on your bicycle. On top of that, the designers of the Bottle Lock have included a convenient storage compartment at the base of the bottle. This small compartment will allow you to keep the keys to the Bottle Lock and other small items.

Available: Amazon

Price: $29.00

 

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