Wednesday, March 18, 2009

New Leatherman


What do you get the person that has everything? how about a new Leatherman tool that nobody else has! And it can be yours for only $349.00

Leatherman’s most popular multi-tool is now available with process-intensive Damascus steel. Forged and etched, this elegant pattern is featured on the Wave’s outside-accessible straight and serrated knives. Handles have DLC coating in a rich coffee color with a limited-edition logo.
Only 1000 Damascus Wave tools will be produced in 2009.

Tools:

  • Damascus Knife
  • Damascus Serrated Knife
  • Needlenose Pliers
  • Regular Pliers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Hard-wire Cutters
  • Wire Stripper
  • Medium Screwdriver
  • Large Bit Driver
  • Small Bit Driver
  • Scissors
  • Wood/Metal File
  • Diamond-coated File
  • Saw
  • Bottle Opener
  • Can Opener
  • 8 in | 19 cm Ruler
  • INCLUDED BITS: Phillips and Flat Tip Bit, Eyeglasses Screwdriver Bit, Phillips #1-2 and Screwdriver 3/16” Bit
http://www.leatherman.com/multi-tools/special-edition/damascus-wave.aspx

Monday, March 2, 2009

Plasma TV


I'm not sure I would call this a gadget but I felt it was worth a review.

Panasonic TH-50PZ850U

50" VIERA® 1080p plasma HDTV


Picture controls to suit both novice and expert
HDTV picture quality keeps improving, yet few models display their full potential without a professional calibration. The TH-50PZ850U delivers a gorgeously clean, natural-looking picture without requiring you to make a lot of adjustments. Simply choose the "Studio Reference" picture mode to see colors the way the director originally intended — the way they look on reference monitors in editing rooms. A separate "Pro" setting lets you further fine-tune picture controls like brightness, contrast, and tint.

Panasonic's most advanced plasma screen design
The TH-50PZ850U uses Panasonic's most advanced 1080p plasma panel technology. It can reproduce 5,120 shades of gray — 25% more than last year's models — for naturally seamless colors. Picture contrast is outstanding too, with notably deep black levels. This TV's 24p Cinematic Playback mode optimizes 1080p video from a Blu-ray player — it doubles the original playback frame rate to 48 frames per second, just like most theater projectors do. You'll feel even more like you're sitting in a theater.

Have more fun with videos and photos — without touching your PC
Panasonic included direct Internet access so you can connect the TH-50PZ850U to your broadband Internet connection and use Panasonic's easy VIERA CAST interface to view videos at YouTube™ and photos at Google's Picasa Web Albums™.

And "850-series" plasmas include advanced memory card playback. You can view high-res AVCHD™ video recorded with one of Panasonic's high-definition SD™ card camcorders, or display digital photos you save to SD with a digital camera. Simply insert the card into the TV's front-panel slot and sit back while the whole family enjoys beautifully lifelike home movies or the latest vacation pics in the comfort of your living room.