One caveat with the new Apple iPod 8GB Nano pink is that it has no TV output. Previous models allowed the user to plug the iPod into their television sets for playback, but some reason this particular model does not offer that feature. It does, however sync well with most computers and the software is very easy to install. The two-inch screen produces bright and clear picture for a satisfying video experience. The unit is very slim and lightweight so it’s easy to take with you.

It should be noted that the Apple iPod 8GB Nano pink does not have an FM receiver, so you cannot listen to the radio with it. In addition, there is no voice recording feature, which even most cell phones today offer. The battery life has been improved in the new model, so it needs to be charged less. It also has an excellent sound output for maximum listening. This little device is perfect for travel, working out, or plugging it into your car for music that won’t skip on your morning and afternoon commute. Apple has done it again with this little marvel, and it’s now in a cute shiny pink color which makes it the perfect gift for the woman or little girl on your gift list.

1. Elf Bowling: This little game is pretty much what it says it is: bowling, but with elves. The real downside is that the game is very unappealing and actually a little bit graphic, so you see your fair share of elf butt! There is Elf Bowling 1 and 2, but it doesn’t make much sense why Nintendo made a second one, since the first one was already bad and weird enough. With very little actual playtime (we’re talking 30 seconds per round here), the game loses its appeal really fast.

2. Elf The Movie (the game): Elf with Will Ferrell was a funny movie, but turning it into a game makes very little sense. Apparently, Nintendo felt the need to turn this cinematic masterpiece into a game where Elf has to escape from polar bears, throw gumdrops, and collect candy. This game is truly boring, and even weirder than Will Ferrell’s character in the movie.

3. James Pond – Codename Robocod: While it sounds entertaining enough, the fact is that this game is just plain weird. James Pond must save Santa and his elves and battle things like punk rockers, birds, and Glove Men. This definitely has a strange premise, and it’s a truly unusual game, but it’s also a lot of fun and there is a concrete mission to complete.

Review: I like it a lot because of its size and the convenience of the clip. I use it to upload not only music but also podcasts and other audios. I use it around the house especially when I am doing some house cleaning, laundry or when I am busy in the kitchen. I enjoy listening to it when I go on my daily walks too.

Cons: The only thing I do not like about it is the controls since there is no “menu or directory” so to speak. I just press, the forward button or back button to get to what I want to listen to. I love its size, but sometimes I get scared because I might accidentally stick it in the washing machine with clothes that need washing.

Where to Purchase: Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB

The perfect little camera for your preschooler to use. With easy to hold handles this digital camera will do as much if not more than Mom and Dad’s. It is able to take up to 120 photos or 5 minutes of action packed video, plus it can be hooked into your TV or home PC.

Kids these days want things that are fun and easy to use. Preschoolers are even less patient than most. Plus all kids want to have what the adults in their lives have. The digital camera for preschoolers does all that, plus saves your own digital camera from the abuse of rambunctious and curious young ones.

The way this camera is made is perfect for those little hands and eyes. The handles are easy to hold and the buttons are easy to push. The screen is large and my child can easily adjust any picture she wants to take to the screen.

This camera can hold up to 120 pictures or a 5 minute movie. If that’s not enough, there is also a SD card slot built right in. Not only can they take pictures and make movies but this camera can be hooked up to your TV or home computer so the kids can customize their pictures they way they want them to look. They can also watch and share their videos this way. How much fun is that!

Not only is this a great digital camera but children can also play games with it. It has three games included plus a headset that plugs right into the side of camera. The games are built in and are geared for preschool aged children. They can play and play and never have to holler about wanting a different toy. This one does a lot and can keep your child happy for more than just a few minutes.

If you have a little photographer in your family, check out this cute little camera. It durable, fun and easy for little hands to manage and control plus it’s has everything your child could want in one toy. Who knows you might have the next great photographer in the making.

Where to Buy: VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera

This MP3 has all the convenience of a large screen and the capability to play all your music, see your videos and pictures. Plus this iPod also has web page capabilities and wireless networking.

Review: This iPod is the first I have ever owned. I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I decided to try this but wouldn’t be without it now.

I really like the slim feature of this iPod. I can carry it with me anywhere and don’t have to worry about it being big or bulky. That’s a plus in my fast paced world. I don’t have room or time for anything I really have to fumble with to get in and out of my backpack. Plus the screen is scratch resistant.

This iPod is so easy to use even for me. I don’t have a clue what I’m doing when it comes to these electronic gadgets. I usually fumble through or ask one of my well versed kids how it works. This iPod was simple for me to learn and use. I was amazed at how fast I picked up on it.

I also like the high quality screen. It’s slim, but large enough to make watching my videos and TV shows easy and fun. Seeing the music displays so easily makes it a lot more fun than I would have thought too.

It also has internet capabilities. I really like that. It can be kind of slow but with a little patience it gets you where you want to go and I like that. It doesn’t replace my desktop as far as searching but in a pinch away from home it does everything I need it to do.

The memory capacity is great on this iPod. It holds everything I need and more. I couldn’t ask for a better piece of technology. If you’re looking for an iPod that is slim, easy to understand and use and has the capabilities to do just about anything you want from an iPod I would suggest this one. It makes a great gift too – I bought one for my husband for Christmas and he loves it.

Where To Buy: Apple iPod touch 16 GB without Software Updates

A single serving coffee maker that is a lot like an espresso machine. It brews 1 to 2 cups of coffee in matter of seconds. The gift pack comes with coffee machine, coffee pods (filters with coffee included), two pod canisters and a thermal coffee mug. For fresh brewed coffee every single time you want a cup of coffee.

I am the ultimate coffee drinker. I drink coffee almost all the time including the hot summer months. It’s my biggest down fall. The bad part of this is that I’m always drinking old coffee. I think for some reason I always have to make a full pot of coffee and I can never drink it all before it starts to taste old. I went on the hunt for a coffee maker that would suit my needs and this is what I found. I won’t be without it.

It’s so simple to use and fast. I can brew a single cup of coffee in less than 30 seconds. By using their special coffee pods I get wonderful tasting coffee that’s hot and ready to go quickly. The coffee that comes with this pot is really good. It doesn’t have that bitter after taste like some coffee can have. They also have lots of other flavors including dark roast, french vanilla and even cappuccino.

This coffee machine is like an espresso machine in the way it makes your coffee. When the coffee is finished brewing you have a nice frothy top and very hot coffee. It satisfies my coffee cravings and believe me I have some cravings for coffee. I’m like a crazy woman if I don’t have that cup coffee with me, especially in the morning.

I also like the slim feature of this pot. It sits on my counter right next to my regular coffee pot (which I only use when I have more than a few guests) and takes up very little space. It also comes in 4 different colors so you should be able to find a color that will match any decor.

There is also a standby water reserve and that’s why it makes a cup of coffee so fast. The reserve can hold up to 5 four-ounce cups of water at a time. It’s easy to clean too. Just take it apart and put it in the dishwasher. Yea it’s dishwasher safe. How can you beat that?

I love this coffee maker for my own personal use and even when I have a couple of friends over. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. You can buy the extra pods and store them in the canisters to keep them fresh until your ready to use them. If you are as fanatic about coffee like I am, try this little coffee maker. It’s a pleasure to use and the coffee is unbeatable.

Cons: The only real complaint I have is that the pods are a bit pricey, but for the convenience and the flavor I’m happy!

Where To Buy: Senseo Coffee Pod System with Gift Pack

This programmable bread maker has 600 watts of power to bake a 1 1/2 pound to 2 pound loaf of bread that is unbelievable. It has a 13 hour delay program on a touch control panel that gives you 12 cooking functions and 3 shade selections for your bread.

Everybody loves homemade bread. The smell of it baking is enough to make your mouth water for days. If you’re like me though making bread can be a disaster. My endevours never turn out right and most of the time I have enough dough to start my own bread factory.

I have cured all these problems and then some by purchasing this programmable bread maker. It has taken the hassle out of it. Now I make bread all the time for everybody.

Not only does this make bread but you can make cakes and even jelly with this. I have experimented with mine and had a few disasters but I think it was pretty much of my own making. There is a recipe book that comes with it. I use the recipes for a place to begin with and then go out on my own to see what different types of bread I can come up with. It’s a lot of fun to just experiment with.

The best part for me though is the fact that I can program it up to 13 hours before I want my bread to bake. My favorite thing is waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh baked bread and fresh brewed coffee. With this bread machine I can make my bread up during the day when I have the time. Then I just set it to start doing its thing during the night. When I wake up in the morning it’s just finishing up. The smell through my house is wonderful. I almost can’t wait to get up and try some. Who would have thought a bread machine could be the best alarm clock in the house? Now the whole family is up and ready.

I couldn’t believe the price on this machine either. At first I thought well I’d probably get what I paid for. Boy was I wrong. I got a whole lot more than I ever imagined. I have heard other people say they paid a lot of money for their bread makers and they don’t do as much as mine does. What a bargain I got.

If you love fresh bread and don’t want to spend a fortune on a bread machine try this one. Your family, your friends and even the neighbors down the street will be glad you did.

Where To Buy:
Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker

The Linksys Wireless-G Router allows you to connect four computers into one box for easy access to your DSL or cable high speed Internet. It also allows you to connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to your network giving you more options than ever before.

Looking for a way to connect all my computers together was not an easy task. There are so many different routers out there that finding the right one takes time and a lot of frustration. I came across this router and decided to try it.

One of my reasons for picking this router is because it has wireless capability. I can place it anywhere in my home office and don’t have the hassles of trying to run wires along the ceiling or under the carpet.

Another reason was the price, it wasn’t as expensive as I was afraid of, but does more than enough for what I need it for. For around $50 I have what I need. No reason to spend hundreds of dollars between a router and then have to pay someone to come hook it up because it’s over my head.

The CD that comes with the router was very helpful. After watching it I was able to set up my router with no problems. Connecting it into my other computers and to my cable modem was a breeze. We were up and running in no time and I wasn’t stressed out from it all.

I like the range of this router. I have computers in a couple of different rooms as well as a laptop and have had no problem with my connections. None of my other electronics have been affected by this router either. Which is a lifesaver especially with teenagers in the house.

I also like the fact that I could install my printer for use by everyone. No only can we share the Internet connection and the printer but also files and games. This makes it easy for everyone in the house to enjoy his or her computer without having to save files to a CD and take it to the main computer to print them out.

I would recommend this wireless router to anyone who needs to have more than one PC connected to your Internet. It’s well worth the money and the support system is wonderful. With updates available all the time it keeps you up and going with very little frustration. Wireless is the way to go and you will be glad you did.
Where To Buy: Linksys WRT54G Wireless G Router

This system is perfect for a young child. It was made to fit their needs and their understanding. There is no reading involved and the child can set their own pace of learning.

The way the keyboard is made and set up th child has total control. It is very bright and colorful making children want to play with every part of it. With the keyboard children can interact with the story at their own pace. The keys on the keyboard include character keys, a pause button, musical keys, color keys, weather and time keys and a spin roller.

It comes with beginning software suitable for ages 1 to 3. The First Steps software will introduce you child to a whole new world. As they grow and progress in their learning there is different software parents can buy to encourage their child to continue the learning experience. Each software has different levels and as the child learns they can move onto the next level. This helps to build your child’s confidence along the way as well as their learning ability and level.

This system is very easy to set up too. Just plug the keyboard into a USB port on your home computer. Your computer will recognize the system and it will be up in running in no time once you’ve installed the software. Once it’s installed, simply place the CD inside the CD drive each time the child plays.

For parents looking for both a fun and eductional toy for thier children, the Easy Learning PC System is perfect. The child will have a blast and parents are assured learning is taking place at the same time.

Where To Buy:
PC Learning System