Omahan makes living making iMac aquariums
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Jake Harms and one of his converted CRT iMacs in his workshop garage in northwest Omaha. He guts the computer, removing the cathode ray tube screen, replacing it with a custom-made 3-gallon tank complete with filter, illumination and fake seaweed. Orders took off after he posted his work on Kickstarter in search of funding.
In print Thursday May 17, 2012
Omahan makes living making iMac aquariums
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Jake Harms doesn’t claim to have invented the thought of placing an aquarium inside a vintage iMac computer. But he thinks he may be the only person to make a successful business of it.
The aquarium is a niche item that has found a market among Apple computer fans and fish-tank collectors. Harms, an Omaha inhabitant for the past eight years, has made and shipped 200 of them, mostly in the past year. He said he can’t make them quick enough to keep up with demand.
Harms made the first aquarium for himself in 2007 because he likes to tinker and had seen a similar aquarium on the Internet. He had the same kind of computer, an Apple G3, in his garage.
“I thought, I have one of those,” he said. “I could make that.”
He gutted the computer and carefully measured the interior space everywhere a tank would fit. His prototype looked excellent. When a friend saw it, he wanted one.
So Harms made another. And another. And another.
The 28-year-ancient entrepreneur sold his first iMac aquarium in 2008, but it took off ahead of schedule this year after it was shown on kickstarter.com, a web-based company for entrepreneurs in quest of financial backing. Kickstarter.com challenges inventors to set a monetary goal and get pledges for their products within a set period of time.
“It’s like a pledge drive, a fundraiser,” Harms said. “I set a goal of raising $5,000 and I got $9,800.”
He’s had orders from as far away as Europe, Australia and Asia. One of his customers was an Apple executive. Interest in his product has been nearly evenly divided between those who want the completed iMac aquarium ($299) and those who want the do-it-yourself kit ($199) to make an aquarium using their own computer shell.
Apparently, those ancient G3s have been too cool to throw away.
When it unveiled its iMac G3 in 1998, Apple boasted that the back of it looks better than the front of any additional computer. The G3 had a translucent candy-colored shell over its gum-drop-shaped watch. The available colors — aqua, dark blue, smoky gray, white, orange and red — were impressive to kids like Harms, then in middle school in Wilcox, Neb.
But like most products Apple has offered, the style of the G3 would change again. (The G4, which debuted in 2002, looked like a flat screen that swiveled above a smooth, white dome.) That makes the G3 an antique of sorts, not because of its age as much as its infrequency.
When Harms finds stashes of G3s at schools, recyclers and from online friends, he banks them in a storage unit.
The unit is full.
When he gets the computers, they have plenty of signs of being “loved.” He finds scratches, stickers and cracked and broken bits of plastic.
He spends, on average, five hours with each computer, gutting it, buffing and polishing the shell, fitting it with a 3-gallon clear plastic tank, water filter, rope lighting, power cord and switches to control the illumination and filter.
He’s a one-man show, working in his garage for a couple of hours a night. Friends who drop by comment on the dentist-drill sound his memory makes on the iMac shells. But the result is a new-looking computer. Harms contracts with a fabricator to make the clear tanks fit exactly inside the computer and Harms applies a seam sealer to ensure no water will leak.
By the time he’s finished, he’s generally standing in a pile of plastic dust and surrounded by hundreds of screws the size of an eraser head.
Harms has more thoughts for the iMac shells.
Late model Macs have the Apple logo on a flat nearly-square side that would make an ideal clock face. There would be no need for numbers, Harms said, just add larger black hands to a battery-operated means and let the imagination provide the numbers. Harms said that’s the way Apple thinks — keep it simple.
Another thought is to make a lamp from the G4 and G5 iMacs, whose watch swivels on a dome-shaped base.
Last week, the Harms’ garage was filled with boxes of iMac G3s outfitted with aquariums. They’re the inventory that Harms and his wife, Stephanie, were moving to Wilcox. The Harms’ hometown will be their next home base.
While in the Omaha area, Harms has worked as a laser printer for Isodisc and he and Stephanie have built another side business, Capture Photography and Videography. They plot to focus on that business in Wilcox, start a family and send out more Apple aquariums.
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Asus launches two new notebooks in India
New Delhi: Asus India has launched two new notebooks – Multimedia N56VM and Gaming Pad G75VW. The multimedia N56VM is the latest addition to Asus’ well loved N Series of multimedia pad.
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It features a 15.6-inch full HD LED-backlit. The Asus N56VM will be available for Rs 89,999.
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Kitchen gadgets king on wedding registries
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edding season is officially here. And just like the bride and groom, as guests you, too, have lots of plans to make. There are travel arrangements to be made, outfits to plot . . . oh, and don’t not remember the gifts.
When it comes to gifts, items related to the kitchen are dominating wedding registries. More than 90% of couples register for bakeware and kitchen appliances, according to a poll from TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com.
According to Kristin Koch, senior editor at WeddingChannel.com, now is an especially fantastic time for foodie couples to get married.
“New innovations and technologies have really made their way into the kitchen,” she said. “There are so many cool gadgets on the market to make your life simpler.”
But what exactly must you get these cooking-loving couples?
The new age of weddings
A generation or so ago, getting married at 21 was the norm, and living together before marriage was taboo.
These days, the average age for a bride is 29 and for a groom, 30. And 73% of these couples cohabit before getting hitched. So it’s safe to assume that many couples already have a excellent stockpile of kitchen gear before they even register.
“That’s why registries are especially helpful now,” Koch said. “You know you’ll hit a home run with a excellent gift because they picked it out.”
But what if all the excellent stuff is gone? Or nothing is left in your price range?
“If you get them something really personal or thoughtful, couples really appreciate it,” Koch said. “Or if you know the couple very well, it’s perfectly fine to stray from the registry.”
When Oak Creek residents Erica Foregger, 34, and her husband Chris, 36, got married in 2007, their registry was like a huge kitchen wish-list. “Before Chris, I didn’t cook at all,” she said. “When we were dating, we’d cook a huge meal each Sunday. And when we went in together, it really became part of our lifestyle.”
Some of their favorite wedding gifts were huge-ticket items, counting a coveted KitchenAid Stand Mixer and a bright red Le Creuset Dutch oven. Less expensive items, such as a wok and cast-iron pan, also were huge hits because they use them constantly.
“I also like gadgets,” Foregger said. “We use our pineapple corer, mango slicer and lemon juicer all the time.”
Soon-to-be married couple and foodies Brittney Horn, 24, and Ryan Lynn, 25, of Waukesha are excited about their nuptials this September. But after living together for a year and a half, they’ve bought more hand-me-downs than excellent-quality kitchen items.
“I don’t even care about the bedroom,” Horn said. “Our registry is all about the kitchen.”
A local food blogger, Horn likes making healthy dishes, such as homemade pizzas and vegetarian entrées, with Lynn. Although they want to receive kitchen basics, such as a nice set of pots and pans, they are most excited to get fun kitchen items: a compact ” griddler,” crème brulee torch or non-stab silicone baking mat, for example.
Buying the latest trends
In the past, fine plates, real silverware and fancy ration platters were must-haves for newly married couples as a way to entertain. According to Megan Potter, owner and wedding planner of Milwaukee’s Dare to Dream Weddings, couples these days are much more casual.
“More people want to cook and entertain informally at home,” Potter said. “There is a push for supporting local farmers and making things from scratch.”
This is what makes more offbeat items, such as an interest liquidizer, well loved. It’s fantastic for making puréed soups and salad dressings from scratch – a exact way to prepare or adorn in-season produce.
Mandoline slicers are fantastic for preparing vegetables or making your own potato chips. “They are a huge thing aptly now,” Potter said. “Before, people didn’t even know what they were. Now they are on each registry.”
Eco-friendly consumerism also is a trend, embodied by everything from bamboo cutting boards and silverware to bowls made out of recycled materials.
Perfectly Bamboo specializes in products like these. According to its website, bamboo is a 100% renewable resource, and it can be replanted each 4½ years after harvesting. Some fun gifts for couples include its Puzzle Party Platters ($14.99 for two), Sushi Gift Set ($35) and dishwasher-safe GreenLite® cutting boards ($11.50-$40).
Buying local
Weddings aside, buying local has been a huge trend for years. Milwaukee Food Tours is one way to support local businesses while diving into local food culture. Wedding guests can hold gift cards online, and the bride and groom can select a tour route and date that works for them, from the famed Bloody Mary Brunch Tour to a on foot tour through Brady Street.
A uncommon neighborhood or food theme is explored during each tour. While sampling flavors from the area’s best restaurants, a handbook also points out architectural highlights and shares historical trivia.
With two locations in Milwaukee, The Spice House makes buying local simple. With more than 30 gift boxes, there is a seasoning set for each type of cook and baker. If you’re looking to play it safe, the Spicy Wedding Deluxe Gift Box is stocked with items each cook can use, counting Garlic Pepper Butchers Rub, vanilla bean sugar and even a pepper mill ($49.95). The Basic Spices Deluxe Gift Box offers variety and value – $39.95 for 10 jars, counting Hungarian sweet paprika, Greek oregano and chili powder.
For the coffee lover on your list, consider buying a coffee-of-the-month subscription from Milwaukee’s own Alterra Coffee Roasters. A six-month subscription starts at $110; a 12-month subscription at $195 (available only online). In Alterra’s stores you can find a variety of coffee brewing devices, counting the Moccamaster ($279).
Rishi Tea makes gift-giving simple with 12 uncommon sets. The Green Tea Gift Set ($45) features organic Japanese steamed Sencha and organic Chinese pan-fired Dragon Well green teas, plus a Tsuki teapot from Japan.
Although digital recipe collections are quickly becoming the future of cooking, vintage cookbooks are timeless gifts. According to Joe Desch, district manager of Half Price Books, you can pass them down from generation to generation. Books he suggests keeping an eye out for include Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” “The Joy of Cooking” and ancient Betty Crocker cookbooks.
“They make fantastic gifts because there is an emotional tie to them,” Desch said.
And when it comes to any wedding gift, isn’t that what really matters?
Article source: http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/kitchen-gadgets-king-on-wedding-registries-em5bq5n-151573075.html
Review: Simplism Leather Flip Note Case for iPad2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
Company: Simplism
Website: www.Simplism.jp
Model: Leather Flip Note Case
Price: $60
Compatible: iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
Simplism Leather Flip Note Case for iPad2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
By Nick Guy
Accessories Editor, iLounge
In print: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Category: iPads, Hand baggage – iPad
With the release of the third-generation iPad, case manufacturers had to choose between coming out with completely new hand baggage, or reissuing models that they had previously introduced for the similarly-shaped iPad 2; some chose to do both. Today we’re looking at a number of options that are rereleases of hand baggage we’ve previously reviewed. Some are nearly identical to their predecessors, while others have undergone changes but maintain the same name. These are all folio-style hand baggage, with either a reinforced shell or frame structure to hold the tablet in place, and a front lid that offers protection and stand functionality. This review is focused on Simplism’s Leather Flip Note Case ($60), designed for the new iPad as well as the iPad 2; see our First Look of the original here for in-depth details.
Most of the hand baggage we’ve seen form Simplism since the launch of the new iPad have been nearly identical to their predecessors; this one is no uncommon. Although the word “leather” appears in the title, the material is really faux leather, which is an vital distinction that the company must be more transparent about; most companies wouldn’t market a fake leather case as “leather.” That aside, the design’s nice—the frame on this one really lines up better than the previous version, and magnets in the lid successfully lock and unlock the tablet. On the additional hand, the company still uses a tab to hold the case shut, and to turn the case into a stand, a non-elegant key that works, albeit not as well as a fully magnetic lid. The only substantial changes are new loops at the top and bottom of the case’s spine that are used as connection points for the included nylon shoulder strap; only a stylus-equipped loop was included before. Although there are questions as to the appeal of carrying a folio-style case with a strap like this, the design may work for some people. For $60, you get a reasonable case that has exactly the level of functionality we’ve come to expect, with materials that are only a modest let-down, and then mostly because of the Leather name. It’s excellent, but not fantastic, earning it our general sanction.
Article source: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/simplism-leather-flip-note-case-for-ipad2-ipad-3rd-gen/
RAM upgrade considerations for iMac systems
When it comes to memory upgrades, Apple’s CTO offerings for its
Mac systems are options I urge people avoid, not because of any quality issues, but because of the ludicrously high prices Apple charges for the upgrades. For instance, Apple ships its iMac systems with a ordinary 4GB RAM, but if you want the optional 8GB or 16GB RAM upgrades, you will pay $200 or $600, respectively.
These prices are more than four times the cost of most additional similarly sized and specced RAM upgrade options, which are just as compatible with your iMac as Apple’s RAM. While some might assume Apple’s memory upgrades are somehow special because of the price, the truth is the memory is no uncommon than that supplied by any additional manufacturer, and provided the specifications are the same, a cheaper third-party RAM module must work just fine in your logic, and save you an immense amount of cash.
For instance, in looking at the $200 Apple charges for an 8GB upgrade to its iMac systems, you can hold a similar and compatible 8GB upgrade of Mushkin memory from NewEgg for $45. If you don’t like Mushkin, then you can find similar specced RAM from additional manufacturers for a similar price. The difference gets even more drastic with the 16GB upgrade, which from Apple will cost you a whopping $600, but if you use a third party, the RAM upgrade will cost you around $100.
Not only does Apple charge a premium for RAM (far more than it does for additional CTO components like hard drives and GPU options), but it also does not offer all RAM options its systems are capable of. In its MacBook Pro lineup Apple offers a maximum of 8GB RAM, even though the systems can take up to 16GB. Likewise, Apple’s iMac systems are also advertised and sold small of their right RAM capabilities. Starting in mid-2010, Apple’s iMac systems support up to 32GB of RAM, even though Apple claims the systems can only be upgraded to half that amount.
It is unclear why Apple claims these lower capabilities of its systems. Perhaps it is simply a matter of testing done on Apple’s part, but if you have one of the newer iMac systems (starting in mid-2010), then even though Apple claims you can only place up to 16GB in the systems, you can install 32GB if you wish to maximize the capability of your new logic, and do so relatively cheaply.
Recently, Mac upgrade manufacturer and peripheral distributor Additional World Computing released a new 32GB RAM upgrade module for iMac systems, which must be compatible with mid-2010 or later iMac systems. The upgrade is priced at $349, and as such is more than $250 less than the price Apple charges for its 16GB upgrade.
OWC’s RAM upgrade is a solid option for iMac users to consider, but even it does not beat the available options out there. A quick search shows that if much loved, you can get a similar 32GB RAM upgrade from G.SKILL for $100 less than OWC’s upgrade.
As with any servicing to a computer logic, the thought of upgrading the computer’s memory may sound like a technological procedure; but, memory upgrades on Mac systems are one of the few user-serviceable options for which Apple provides meticulous instructions. Upgrades simply demand you shut off the logic, open a latch or remove part of the case, and then swap out the ancient memory modules for the new ones. Then close the case and start the logic — the process is simpler and less painful than even hard-drive upgrades.
The only extra step that I urge all do following a RAM upgrade is to thoroughly test it, which can be done using third-party utilities like Rember, or with using Apple’s built-in hardware tests.
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Article source: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57436185-263/ram-upgrade-considerations-for-imac-systems/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title
Windows 8 tablet PC makers: We can’t compete with the iPad’s price
If reports from Taiwan are to be said, hardware manufacturers are struggling to make Windows 8 on ARM (Windows RT) devices that are competitively priced against Apple’s iPad and Amazon’s Kindle Fire. The reason? According to Digitimes, OEMs have to pay Microsoft $90-100 for a Windows 8 ticket. While that $90-100 figure sounds a small bit on the high side (Microsoft historically charges OEMs around $50 for desktop licenses and $30 for Windows Phone 7 licenses), it doesn’t really matter: Even at $10 or $20, Microsoft (and OEMs) would be hard pushed to compete with Amazon and Apple on price. Apple effectively gives iOS away (it’s a hardware company, after all), and Amazon gets Machine for free. Microsoft has to charge for Windows 8 and Windows RT because it’s a software company; if it didn’t, it wouldn’t make any money, which shareholders might see as a bit of a problem. The additional vital thing to bear in mind is that it’s virtually impossible for OEMs to make a tablet that’s comparable to the iPad, for the same price. Apple’s design, supply chain, and manufacturing control is so stellar that the iPad is really one of the cheapest tablets to produce. Famously, the stout, plastic-body, WiFi-only HP TouchPad cost more to manufacture ($318) than the 3G iPad 2 ($310). Once you factor in the additional cost of a Windows ticket, there simply is no way for similarly-outfitted Windows tablets to compete on price. (As an aside, this is the same reason that OEM ultrabooks are struggling to match the MacBook Air’s specs.) As long as someone is willing to take a hit to their profit margins, then, it must be possible for Windows ARM tablets to compete with the iPad and Kindle Fire. Of course, all of this speculation doesn’t take into account the fact that Windows RT could be more desirable than iOS; users might really be willing to pay a premium for Windows tablets. For that to happen, we’d need hundreds of thousands of Windows RT apps, though, and so far it doesn’t look like that will happen. We must also remember that Apple could quite straightforwardly block the entrance of Windows RT by dropping the price of its iPads, and still remain healthily profitable. Read about my $200 Windows 8 tablet — which seems more like a dream each day 
Everywhere does this leave Windows 8/RT tablets, then? Well, for a start, Apple applies a huge markup to its tablets: The original $310-to-produce 16GB 3G iPad 2 sold for $629 (this is why Apple is the following most valuable company in the world). Windows OEMs can always undercut that price, but once they factor in ticket fees the profit margins will drop precipitously. It will also be fascinating to see if Intel can price its SoC Atom parts (Medfield and Clover Trail) to compete with ARM. It is due to the double whammy of Intel and Windows “taxes” that Dell, HP, and additional desktop PC makers only have a profit margin of around 5% (while Microsoft and Chipzilla laugh all the way to the bank with margins of 20-30%).
Article source: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/129543-windows-8-tablet-pc-makers-we-cant-compete-with-the-ipads-price
Apple MacBook Pro, iMac rumors: Ivy Bridge processor, USB 3, Retina Display
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(CBS News) MacBook Pro and iMac fans nervous for an update of Apple computers can chew on new rumors that have re-surfaced.
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According to a recent report by 9to5Mac, a “trusted fund in Apple’s supply chain” says the new 15-inch MacBook Pro will include Retina Show, USB 3 ports and Intel’s next-generation Ivy Bridge processor. It’s also rumored that in order to achieve an ultra-thin design Apple may leave out DVD players from the well loved laptop computers.
It’s been long rumored that Apple would re-design the MacBook Pro to closer emulate the MacBook Air. The new report by 9to5Mac suggests the new MacBook Pro won’t have the same teardrop body – rather it will look like a slim version of the late-2008 “unibody” design.
Optical drives are also said to be excluded from the next round of Apple computers. This aligns with previous rumors that the next MacBook Pro would thrash to solid-state drives and omit optical disk drives.
It wouldn’t be the first time Apple pushed consumers out of their comfort zone. When the original iMac 3G was introduced in 1998, it didn’t have a 3 1/2 -inch disc drive, which was ordinary at the time.
Get equipped to buy more converter boxes. Another huge update will be the upgrade to Complete Serial Bus (USB) 3. According to the report, the USB 3 port will co-exist with Thunderbolt – a high-speed data transfer port designed by Intel and Apple. The addition of a USB 3 port sounds like a nod to Intel’s next-generation microchip, Ivy Bridge.
The MacBook Pro is also rumored to get Retina Show, the same sources say. Previously, the Taiwanese tech blog DigiTimes their own “sources in the upstream supply chain” that the new MacBook Pros screen resolution would be 2,800 x 1,800.
Apple’s iMac may be getting an update, as well. Several sites have sourced information from the website GeekBench, which measures hardware performance, showing a test of an “iMac13, 2.” The new iMac is said to be pre-loaded with OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion).
No launch date has been confirmed for the MacBook Pro or iMac. But, previous rumors have suggested a June MacBook Pro release date. The next Apple event will be the Worldwide Developer’s Conference in June.
Article source: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57433783-501465/apple-macbook-pro-imac-rumors-ivy-bridge-processor-usb-3-retina-display/
Dad and Grads Gift Ideas 2012: The Solar Charging iPad Case
The Solar Charging iPad Case is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $199.95.
It is that time of year again time for students all around to adjust from college or high school. It is nearly time for Father’s Day so make sure you are looking for cool gifts for your dad. If the person you are buying for likes to save money on energy then the Solar Charging iPad Case is the exact gift for you to give them.
This is the solar-powered case with an integrated battery that provides up to 10 days of use of an iPad2 without the need for a charge. The solar panel built into the case’s protective housing uses organic photovoltaic ink–a new technology that converts both indoor and outdoor light into electricity–that constantly charges an iPad2. Protecting an iPad2 during travel while providing access to ports, the case’s built-in stainless steel stand places an iPad2 at an optimal 15º angle for typing or watching a movie. Its USB port charges connected smartphones, MP3 players, or Bluetooth headsets, while a built-in HDMI productivity connects to an HDTV (requires USB and HDMI cables). Compatible with iPad2 and iPad3. 11″ L x 8″ W x 1″ D. (1 1/2 lbs.) Be sure to buy yours today.
The Solar Charging iPad Case is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $199.95.
Father’s Day 2012 is on the third Sunday of June, which is this year on June 17, 2012. Find the best gifts for Dads and Grads in our 2012 Dads and Grads Gift Handbook. We also have gift tips for Moms too. Mother’s Day is on May 13. Our Dads and Grads and Moms gift tips feature cool gadgets, computers, TVs, video sports assembly and more.
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Fitness Gadgets to Boost Your Health
If you’re looking to lose weight, increase your physical activity, or improve your sleep, personal fitness gadgets can help you reach your goal. Today’s fitness trackers give you new insight into the habits that make up your lifestyle. They watch how many steps you take, tally all the miles you travel, and show you day-by-day how much physical activity you get. Some can sync with sensitivity watch devices to give you more accurate readings of your body’s fitness, and others can assess how well you sleep at night.
We recently tested four personal fitness tracking gadgets and found that all of them go well beyond the clunky pedometers of yesteryear. Today’s devices can be worn like a bracelet or tucked discreetly into your pocket, but they all use much more sophisticated domestic hardware. One unit we tested adds an altimeter to change how it calculates calorie burn when you climb stairs or hills, while another measures galvanic response (essentially, perspiration) and body temperature to get a better sense of how hard you push yourself during exercise.
Our favorite, the Editors’ Choice Fitbit Ultra, comes with an brilliant companion Web account everywhere you access your personal fitness data, but also lets you add more statistics like your weight and the foods you’ve eaten.
Whether your fitness goals are modest or you’re hoping for a full fitness transformation, using a personal fitness tracking device can go a long way toward helping you know if the exercise and health habits you keep are contributing to the new you.
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Fitbit Ultra
$99.95, direct
Fitbit Ultra is a sleek, sturdy, and affordable device that can help you watch your general physical activity level. It’s supremely well suited for casual users, and is our Editors’ Choice for fitness gadgets. For $99, you get not only the tiny device, packed with both an accelerometer and an altimeter, but also access to a wonderful website everywhere you can add more data. Set your weight goal, input calories consumed, and log additional physical fitness activities you do, from swimming to cycling. The Fibit Ultra even tells you how well you’re sleeping. It does so much more than additional devices in its classand at an affordable price.
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Motorola MotoActv
$249.99 for 8GB, direct
The only fitness gadget we tested that’s built for serious athletes (runners in particular) is Motorola’s MotoActv. The GPS-enabled MP3-playing device cleverly correlates and displays data from your workouts, such as the map of your route and your pace during each song on your playlist. Among hybrid music player-fitness tracking devices, though, it’s on the pricier side.
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BodyMedia Fit Core
$179.99, retail, plus $6.95 per month for data access
The BodyMedia Fit Core fitness band, when worn around the clock, collects excellent information about your exercise, calorie burn, and sleep. The BodyMedia Fit Core fitness armband calculates your exercise level and calorie burn based on a few metrics more than just motion. Two silver plates on the inside press against your skin to measure body temperature and galvanic skin response (perspiration, essentially). This, coupled with a three-axis accelerometer, helps BodyMedia calculate honestly accurate data. But there are drawbacks: You have to pay a monthly fee to see the data, and the armband itself is clunky, uncomfortable, and not particularly attractive.
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Nike+ FuelBand
$149 direct
The retro-chic fitness-tracking Nike+ FuelBand looks like an understated gadget, and in fact, it is. The data it collects is very restricted, making it small more than a glorified pedometer. But if all you want to know is a general measurement of how active you are in a day and a sporty wristband (with an LED dot matrix showed clock), the Nike+ FuelBand isn’t a terrible choice. Snap it on, wear it all day, and see all your passage, whether you’re running, dancing, or rock climbing, transformed into data points.
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Article source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404445,00.asp
