Cisco's Flip UltraHD Video Recorder

Forget those bulky complicated camcorders and other similar archaic devices of the past. Have you ever tried to capture a fleeting moment but missed it because your camcorder or video camera was not ready? Well, you can forget that too because Flip makes all that a thing of the past. Need to shoot something this very moment? No problem, just press the big red button and you are rolling. While Flip may not satisfy the most demanding videophile, wanting every available bell and whistle, it should be more than enough for an average person looking for a simple point-and-shoot. An 8GB Flip can capture a 2 hour long 720p HD movie with sound at 60 frames per second. And a built-in USB 2.0 connector makes transferring movies to any USB-enabled computer a breeze.

Specifications:
Video resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels (720p HD)
Frame rate: 60 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan)
Internal memory: 8GB (2 hours)
Video Bitrate: 8.8 Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm)
Video format: H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, files saved as MP4
Zoom: smooth multi-step 2x digital
Screen size: 2.0" (transflective TFT)
Screen resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
Lens type: fixed focus (1.5 m to infinity)
Aperture: f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments)
Interface: 8 buttons (power, play, delete, record and a 4 way navigation)
PC connection: built-in flip-out USB arm (USB 2.0)
TV out: HDMI MicroConnector
Image stabilization: yes
Tripod mount: yes
FlipPort: yes
Battery life: up to 2 hours (using included Flip Video Rechargeable Battery Pack)
Dimensions: 4.16" x 2.11" x 0.88" (H x W x D)

micro HDMI & FlipPort

[Flip]

Canon Digital PowerShot ELPH 310 HS

12.1 megapixels

8x optical zoom with optical image stabilization

3 inch pure color wide viewing angle LCD display

Full 1080p HD video with stereo sound @ 24 fps

HDMI out

Features
- 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
- 8x optical zoom
- 28mm wide-angle lens
- 3 inch pure color wide viewing angle LCD display
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- full 1080p HD video with stereo sound
- high-speed burst mode
- zoom while shooting
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- HS SYSTEM for exceptional low-light performance up to ISO 3200
- Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speed to allow slow motion playback
- Intelligent System(IS) picks optimal image stabilization settings from six preset modes
- Smart AUTO selects from 32 predefined camera settings
- HDMI out
- dedicated movie button
- ultra-slim body

Estimated retail price: $259.99 (US)

Available colors

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Top 10 FREE Mac software downloads

There is a ton of Mac software out there. And plenty of it is actually free. Here we have compiled our top 10 essential list of FREE Mac software downloads. Enjoy...

Adium

Adium is a surprisingly versatile instant messaging client with infinite number of customization options and support for virtually every popular messaging protocol. This is surely to be the last instant messaging client you will ever want.
[Visit official Adium web site]

MenuMeters

MenuMeters is an essential hardware monitoring tool that installs into the top menu bar and provides essential system utilization information. It is simple yet versatile enough to please most users out there. One thing we wish MenuMeters had was the ability to display the amount of hard drive space remaining and in use. However, for advanced users, there is a more comprehensive and full featured alternative available called iStat Menus which can be purchased for $16 US dollars and in case you are wondering - is totally worth it.
[Visit official MenuMeters web site]

Growl

Growl is the ultimate on-screen notification utility for the Mac that integrates nicely with a lot of Mac applications out there. The slew of customization options and the supported software means it can be tailored to just about any user and their preferences.
[Visit official Growl web site]

VLC

VLC is a versatile and full-featured cross-platform media player that can tackle most popular audio and video formats on the market today. It has an absurd amount of customization options which makes my head spin but is sure to please advanced users.
[Visit official VLC web site]

Burn

Burn is a simple yet advanced burning utility for the Mac. It supports a wide range of video and audio files and exposes advanced options and settings.
[Visit official Burn web site]

The Unarchiver

The Unarchiver is a better and more versatile replacement to the built-in unpacker that ships with Mac OS X. It supports more file formats and integrates nicely with the Finder. The Unarchiver also works with foreign character sets and can unpack files created with other operating systems. Its major strength are versatility and the easy of use.
[Visit official Unarchiver web site]

Adapter

Adapter is a freeware video converter for both Mac & PC. It even lets you convert audio and image files. With Adapter it is quick and easy to convert between different file formats.
[Visit official Adapter web site]

Gimp

Gimp is a powerful open-source GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is great for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It may not be as feature-full as something like Photoshop but should be enough for most day to day photo-chops.
[Visit official Gimp for Mac web site]

Azureus aka Vuze

Azureus aka Vuze is an advanced full-featured bittorrent file transfer client and server. Azureus exposes a mountain of advanced options and makes them available to the user for customization. It is also easily extended and enhanced via numerous available plugins.
[Visit official Azureus/Vuze web site]

Cyberduck advanced cross-platform file transfer client

With Cyberduck you can connect to any server with ease thanks to its easy to use user interface and support for a variety of servers. Cyberduck supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Storage, Windows Azure, Rackspace Cloud Files, and Google Docs.
[Visit official Cyberduck web site]

Designer brushed aluminum Space Bar USB-port desk organizer

Quirky & Michael Cavada's Space Bar USB-port desk organizer

This Apple-like brushed silver aluminum Space Bar desk organizer can help reclaim some of your precious desk space while doing so in style. It acts as a capable USB hub while also lifting the monitor(up to 20 pounds) off the desk and allowing keyboards up to 18 inches in length and 1.5 inches in height to be stowed away. The included external black AC power adapter provides juice for 6 USB ports 4 of which are front-facing while the other 2 are in the back. Invented by Michael Cavada, a technology education and engineering teacher, this accessory is as smart as it is stylish.

Technical details:
USB ports: 6 total, 4 front facing, 2 rear facing
Size: 24" long x 3" high x 8.5" wide
Capacity: supports up to 20 pounds in weight
Stow away keyboard size: stows a keyboard up to 18” long and 1.5” high
Materials: brushed silver aluminum with plastic accents
Accessories: includes black AC adapter and USB cord
Power: powered by external power source with a range of 110-240 volts
Base price: $80

Now doesn't this look much cleaner?

[Buy it from A+R store]