HomeworkSpot.com Empowers and Inspires K-12 Students to Learn and Succeed


Homeworkspot.com screenshotA record 53 million students will enter the nation's public and private school classrooms this fall, according to the Department of Education. Imagine the homework assignments and questions they will have. Students, parents and teachers can now say goodbye to homework headaches and hello to HomeworkSpot.com (www.homeworkspot.com), a free site that provides the very best online K-12 homework helpers in one high-utility, educational spot. Read more

Bluetooth: Dental Nightmare, Wireless Wonder


Ericsson HomebaseImagine Palm Pilots and cell phones that wirelessly control your thermostat, unlock your doors, start your car, synch with your computer -- even brew your morning cup of Joe. That's just a few of the Jetsons-like promises of Bluetooth--the hottest technology in the wireless world today. Read more

Canon Introduces Three New Products for SOHO and Corporate Users


Canon Computer Systems Inc. ("CCSI") adds to its printer line-up with three new Bubble Jet printing-based products for the color desktop, color portable and color multifunction segments of the ink jet printer market. The S400 Color Bubble Jet printer and MultiPASS C555 color multifunction product which prints, faxes, copies and scans join Canon's robust line-up for small office/home office (SOHO) users and the BJC-55 color portable printer offers built-in USB connectivity and fast IrDA transmission speeds critical for corporate users needing a mobile printing solution. Read more

Intermec's New Handheld PC has Built-in Digital Camera


Intermec 6651 With an integrated digital camera, Windows CE operating system and optional Wi-Fi certified (802.11 High Rate) wireless network capabilities, a new handheld pen tablet computer from Intermec Technologies Corp. brings mobile and field workers a powerful tool for documenting and reporting critical visual images. Read more

Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler Video


Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler


Cuisinart's Toaster Oven Broiler raises the bar on today's toaster ovens with a new standard in convenience and cooking consistency. It features a Convection Baking Fan which surrounds the food surface with evenly heated airflow cooking foods up to 30% faster than conventional ovens. Its Exact Heat Sensor and Your Choice Browning Memory ensure precise oven temperatures so that food is cooked to perfection. Best of all, it has the capacity to hold a 4-1/2 lb. chicken or a 9" pie! $200 www.cuisinart.com

Product Specs:

Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler Specifications


Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler


  • Exact Heat™ Sensor maintains precise oven temperature


  • Convection Baking feature uses a fan to gently circulate the heat, providing exceptionally uniform temperatures - cooks up to 30% faster than conventional ovens


  • Includes broiling pan for your convenience


  • LED indicators for individual or combination settings


  • Toast a wide variety of breads, bagels and pastries - easily holds 4 large slices and adjusts toasting time for number of slices


  • Touchpad Toasting Shade Control memorizes 7 settings of brownness, saving your selection in the oven's memory until you change it


  • Combine the 4 Perfect Timing™ Custom Settings - for example, combine the 4-Slice Button, Defrost Button and Bagel Button to defrost, then perfectly toast, 4 bagel halves


  • Always Even™ Shade Control electronically monitors and adjusts oven's internal temperature for consistent results from one use to the next


  • Slide-out crumb tray


  • 2-position oven rack with safety stop feature


  • Cord storage


  • Easy clean interior


  • 0.5 cubic foot oven capacity


  • Automatically shuts off after 4 hours of continuous use


  • 3-year limited warranty

Top Portables for Back to School


Good Day NY logo From the 1st grade through college, portable electronics are all the rage this back to school season. Beststuff.com's John Kelley previews a plethora of portable products, for tikes and teens alike, Labor Day on the FOX morning show Good Day NY. Here's a preview: Read more

Sharp Portable DVD Player Video


Sharp DV L70U Portable DVD Player


If the size and weight of portable DVD players have made you think twice before purchasing one, why not check out Sharp's DV-L70U, the lightest portable DVD player available with a seven-inch LCD screen. The unit offers an extended three-hour battery life, a 16:9 widescreen ratio and Virtual Dolby ® Surround. In addition, output from a video camera can be played back through the DV-L70U for convenient viewing on the player's screen. It weighs just over a pound without the battery (and only 2.37 lbs. with the battery), so it is perfect for at home or on the go. www.sharpusa.com

Sharp DV-L70U Specifications

Sharp Portable DVD Player- DV-L70U Specifications


Sharp DV L70U Portable DVD Player


Video Features:
  • 7" Wide Screen LCD (16:9 Format)
  • Built-in Adaptive Digital Gamma Correction
  • Built-in Digital Super Picture (Advanced type)
  • 10 Bit A/D Three Stage Zoom (1.2x, 1.5x or 2.0x) during DVD playback

Audio Features:
  • Built-in Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Virtual Surround (Q-Surround)
  • 24 Bit/96 kHz Linear PCM Audio Capability
  • DVD/Video CD/CD Player

Convenience Features:
  • Headphone Jack with Volume Control
  • Remote Control
  • LCD Video/Audio Input for connection of external sources

Output Terminals:
  • Composite Video Output
  • Optical Output for Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 and dts
  • S-Video Output
  • L/R Audio Output

Supplied Accessories:
  • Remote Control
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • AC Adaptor/Charger

Specifications:
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 7.4" x 1.0 x 5.5"
  • Weight: 1.3 lbs.

Adobe Reinvents Image Editing With Adobe Photoshop 6.0


Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Adobe just announced Adobe Photoshop 6.0, a major upgrade to the world's leading professional image editing software. Adobe Photoshop 6.0 delivers dozens of powerful new features including integrated vector functionality, improved Web workflow, and a streamlined interface to help every level of user master its power and flexibility more efficiently than ever before. Now including ImageReady 3.0, the advanced Web component, Adobe Photoshop 6.0 provides an unbeatable combination of tools that maximize user creativity, precision and control, while helping them work more quickly without the need for other image editing and Web graphics products. Read more
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