New iPod Touch is out!

They got it half right: It now has a speaker. Maybe the next model will have a mic so we can use it for VOiP. Come on Apple go all the way! Click Here for lots more!

Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro

BUY THIS CAMERA!

The Logitech website says "Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity. Carl Zeiss® optics and autofocus keep images razor-sharp, even in extreme close-ups."

The bottom line is it works! I just plugged the camera into my USB port on my PowerBook G4 and it works. No software to fool around with - plug and play all the way! Just buy it!

Can be used with VidBlaster Home a very easy to use video production tool. Stream live multicam video to any Windows Media Server, or to video streaming services like Ustream and Stickam. Quickly create videos thanks to one take live recording, mixing your camera video with video clips. No editing required. No rendering needed. One click publishing to Mevio or any WordPress blog included. VidBlaster Home supports two cameras and up to four players.

Microsoft Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Commercial

Do they really think this will sell Windows software???

Justin.TV

AreaCable and AreaRadio going LIVE?

Justin.tv is all about the live in “live broadcasting”. Everyone knows that video is now, finally, a big deal on the Internet. But the video that is a big deal is recorded video: clips on YouTube (or a bunch of other sites that aggregate or distribute video) and movies and TV shows on iTunes or Amazon.com or wherever. Justin.tv specializes in live video. What impressed us and lead us to invest in the company is that the co-founders didn’t just turn on a web site that let people broadcast live to whoever is watching; they designed a system that allowed anyone to broadcast live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere that has a reasonable cell phone signal: the most extreme version of live broadcasting.

This accomplishment was first shown in alpha versions earlier this year by the eponymous Justin Kan attaching a web camera to his hat and committing to broadcasting his life, or “lifecasting”. Out of that experience, Justin and his co-founders, CEO Michael Seibel, CTO Emmet Shear and VP Engineering Kyle Vogt, figured out how to build an end to end system that made broadcasting a video signal with even a marginal cellular signal tolerable and, most particularly, made it possible to broadcast high-resolution video both functionally and at extremely low cost. On top of that, the team has built a system for letting viewers and broadcasters cooperate in real time to make sure that the most interesting stuff being broadcast gets promoted to the “front page.”

Call us crazy but we think that a business that can reliably and systematically show people the most interesting things going on in real life in real time anywhere in the world might well be a really popular destination on the Internet. I like to think of it like this: If you can get a million people out of the six billion in the world to create a live broadcast at any one time, there’s bound to be something interesting enough to get a significant percentage of the people sitting in front of their computers to check in and see what’s happening.

Indeed, we believe that Justin.tv could well represent the first instance of a new form of media. With each new turn in technology comes a new form of media. Usually the first thing people do with a new technology is to adapt the old thing. When movies where invented, everyone stuck a camera on a tripod and filmed plays. The first radio broadcasts were simply the audio for staged plays being sent over the airwaves. We think YouTube represents early broadband video, essentially redistributing home movies and other recorded videos. Justin.tv is the first instance of a new media.

As always, there is plenty of competition for Justin.tv including Ustream, Stickam and others. In our case, we have bet on an extremely talented team of youngsters who have shown clear vision and motivation to build a business. Alsop Louie Partners lead the Series A financing of Justin.tv, which closed in August, after the company was seed-funded by Y Combinator and other angel investors and bootstrapped by the founders in an apartment in San Francisco. Check out the team on their own office camera.

(Screenshot above from http://www.justin.tv/ijustine)

Are you looking for Mr. Right?

Attention young ladies: I have a complete plan that is guaranteed to produce results and you'll have a good time AND earn money all at the same time. First, here's what we need from you: You need to be outgoing and willing to learn about the Internet and your community. You need to be able to handle disappointment along with elation. You need to accept training.

Here's what you get in return: You represent the AreaGuides.com Network and the local website for your area. You will earn high commissions for every new sponsor you generate for the network. You will meet the movers and shakers in your community and they will be impressed with your accomplishments. You will meet successful business owners on a daily basis (some will be single). Those that meet you will be impressed with your abilities. The key to meeting someone special is putting yourself in front of as many qualified prospects as possible as often as possible and with my program you will also be earning lots of $$ in the process.

Is being an account representative for the AreaGuides.com Network for everyone? NO, but if you have what it takes it may be for you. If you would like to talk contact me ASAP as this is a limited offer. I can make this happen for you but you need to be serious about success. Hope to hear from you soon! e-mail me at cs@areaguides.com

Apple steps up iPhone production

iPhones are going to be everywhere!

According to a media report, Apple is increasing production of its iPhone mobile handset. Citing sources in the know, the online edition of Business Week magazine reported today that the US company wants to build 40 to 45 million devices in the coming twelve months.

Apple raised its target following a stronger than expected, July launch of the new UMTS-capable iPhone 3G. Currently, some 150,000 iPhones are built per day.

This is not surprising as many iPhone users have said they are buying the device to view e-mail and websites on the large touch screen. To address this huge new market the AreaGuides.com Network has stated that their web-content is being re-designed with the iPhone in mind.

1995 Harley FLHTCU for sale!

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IMG_0579, originally uploaded by AreaGuides.com Network.

1995 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Ultra Classic Peace Officer Special Edition. Loaded with accessories (chrome rotor and calliper covers, lighted chrome lower fork covers, fairing chrome trim, saddlebag glow lights, tourpak enhancements, rider seat back, chrome luggage rack, chrome passenger leg-guards and more; plus all of the delivered Ultra-Classic "extras" including a.m./f.m. radios plus tape player & c.d. radio with mic and mic rack, electronic cruise control, voice-activated intercom); motorcycle is in excellent condition, great (blue and blue) paint finish, never damaged anywhere. $5495. As is. Recently completely serviced with addition of new tires, new battery, wheel-bearing & cable lubes, etc. Needs a rebuilt engine (aluminum cases unable to hold head bolts at torque).

However, we can delliver this rare "Shrine" Ultra Classic with a rebuilt Harley engine (as-new with zero mileage) installed and tuned by a Certified Harley Mechanic for $8495. Be the first caller on this one! Call the original owner direct Harley is SOLD!

Tourism - The Tourism Council of Frederick County

Frederick County Maryland is less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and nearby Gettysburg, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry. Let us be your guide as you discover the many attractions, historic sites, and Civil War heritage that our county has to offer.

The Tourism Council of Frederick County plays a key role in the $294 million in tourism-related revenues which are generated for businesses and attractions. As a TCFC member, we’ll give you opportunities for visibility which will have an important financial impact on your given enterprise. Sign on with TCFC and help us increase local tourism revenues through your success!

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TCFC Mission Statement - The Tourism Council of Frederick County is a public-private partnership dedicated to enhancing the economic benefit of tourism for Frederick County's businesses, attractions, local governments, and residents. Membership is open to businesses and individuals interested in promoting tourism in Frederick County.

Website:

http://www.fredericktourism.org

CradlePoint's EVDO portable router

We really like CradlePoint's first EVDO router, the CTR350 'Travel Router', and now CradlePoint has given us a new toy to review.

How do you improve upon something that was pretty good in the first place? You add a feature that no other 3G router has made available before: built-in battery power!

The new CradlePoint PHS300 takes everything we really liked in the CTR350 and adds a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery to allow a kind of wireless freedom never before available - and it sells for just $179.99 ($159.99 if purchased with Sprint or Verizon EVDO Card with 2 year service).

CradlePoint says that the "PHS" stands for "Personal HotSpot", but we like to think it means "Portable HotSpot" because any hotspot can be 'personal', but only the PHS300 can be more portable than any router we've ever used, 3G or otherwise.

First, we'll talk some about the hardware and then we'll elaborate on some cool ideas we have for this new router.

At 4.9" x 2.9" x 0.6", the PHS300 is about 25% bigger than the CTR350. The extra space makes room in the design for the Lithium-Ion battery.

Full review: http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/2201/63

Eye-Fi

Upload Photos to flickr in Real Time via WiFi

Yes, there really is Wi-Fi inside that tiny little card. We think it’s going to change the way people take, save and share photos.

All Eye-Fi Cards come with everything needed to make it simple to set up and connect to your home Wi-Fi network. After that, pop the card into your digital camera and start capturing memories. It stores pictures like a regular SD card no matter where you are, and uploads automatically as soon as you return to your wireless network. All you have to do is turn the camera on.

Here’s how Eye-Fi works: Camera owners set up their Eye-Fi account online and choose where they’d like to upload photos online and on their desktops. Photos can be sent to 17 photo-sharing and blogging sites, including iPhoto, Flickr, Shutterfly and TypePad. They then pop the Eye-Fi card into their camera’s memory card slot and snap away. A Wi-Fi chip (made by Santa Clara, Calif.-based Atheros) then communicates with their home network and automatically uploads photos to their computer and the Web.

One of the exciting new features of the Eye-Fi Explore Card is the ability to automatically geotag digital photos. Now anyone with a digital camera and Eye-Fi Explore Card will be able to take advantage of Wi-Fi location data supplied by Skyhook Wireless to add geotags to their photos.

This new feature adds a new dimension to organizing, sharing and viewing digital photos. Geotaging photos has never been easier!

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Also see: http://www.sitepen.com/blog/2007/11/11/eye-fi-launches

Content and Content Distribution is King

Here I'm going to share some tips and tricks that I've picked up over the years regarding getting the most out of the Internet. I'm going to get specific but the general idea is to work web-based and accumulate content that attracts focused traffic to your website or websites and builds your brand names. I'm going to review various FREE tools you can use and share tips that will help you do so without burning too much valuable time. Attn. Business owners: In addition to using the tools I discuss here you will want to become a Sponsor of the AreaGuides.com Network.

Equipment - I use an Apple computer and a Canon Powershot point-and-shoot camera. You can use a Windows PC as well. For ease-of-use you might want to get a Casio camera with the YouTube capture mode. This will allow you to upload your video clips without having to convert them first. This will save a lot of time. With either point-and-shoot camera you will be able to take still photos and video clips with the same device also saving time.

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Mobile iphone post

Ok this is a mobile post from my iPhone. Typing on this isn't so bad. You just need to trust the system to anticipate what you are typing and you can move along.

CellSpin Fun Time

With this new CellSpin account we can fire audio clips, photos and videos up to multiple Blogs all at the same time. Below, you see a photo we fired into this Blog and above is an audio clip.

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IPod Touch

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Also see CraigShipp.com

Don't forget to also visit my website CraigShipp.com