Gadgets and Gizmos Articles (Sorted by date)

Progressive Scan DVD Players

You've probably heard about progressive scan DVD players, but you may not know what exactly they are or why they seem to be the hot item that people want these days.
Roger SanchezNovember 30, 2005

Mobile Phone Satellite Navigation

Dedicated portable GPS navigation systems in cars are now very popular, What could be better than being able to get to wherever you want to without having to stop and ask for directions.Nevertheless, a lot of people overlook a convenient an easy...
Francis OnonyeNovember 28, 2005

Demand Growing For RobosapienTM V2

Robo-enthusiasts are a-buzz with giddiness lately, not just from solder-smoke. The next generation of Robosapien, aptly named the Robosapien V2, is now available.
RobonetiXNovember 28, 2005

How Do Satellite Phones Work?

When an individual makes a call from a satellite phone the signal is sent to the satellites of that particular company. These satellites process the call and relay it back to Earth via a gateway.
Rex StrongNovember 28, 2005

What is XBox360?

Xbox 360 is the successor to Xbox video game console from Microsoft. It was referred to in the past as Xbox Next or Xbox 2 or simply Project Xenon. Microsoft has scheduled its launch just before Christmas of 2005, the biggest shopping season...
Anil Kumar PammidimukkalaNovember 28, 2005

Satellite Phones vs. Cell Phones (Which One is Right for You?)

There are several factors that differentiate satellite phones from cell phones. How they work, their utility and cost just to name a few.Functionality DifferencesCellular phones or cell phones use small stations or towers known as...
Rex StrongNovember 28, 2005

Self Defense Products Review

You decided you need some kind of self defense device to protect yourself from possible crime situation. But with so many defense gadgets on the market it's not an easy choice.
Rick BurtonNovember 28, 2005

Direct TV Satellite TV -- What You Should Know Before You Order

Launched in 1994 by General Motors, Direct TV is the largest satellite TV provider in the world, with 14.5 million subscribers and 15 satellites. Direct TV is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction among satellite TV and cable companies by J.D.
Brian StevensNovember 27, 2005

Mobile Phone Batteries. What Are Your Options?

There are a range of different mobile phone, video camera/camcorder and digital camera batteries out there with varying capacities and battery chemistry.
Will KohNovember 26, 2005

How Digital Camcorders Work

The first camcorder was invented by Jerome Lemelson in 1980. And since that time the first bulky analog video camcorders have evolved into the modern digital camcorder, so small they can fit in the palm of your hand, and so clear they rival even...
Richard GazzoNovember 26, 2005