Belkin Conserve Smart Energy-Saving Power Strip

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Belkin Conserve Power StripSince men like toys and toys are expensive, save some money with the Belkin Conserve Smart Energy-Saving Power Strip. Similar to an 8 socket power strip except whenever you turn off what’s plugged into the master outlet, the 5 controlled outlets are turned off. This way whenever you turn off your TV, your Playstation 3, xbox 360, Blu-ray player, DVD player and receiver are turned off. There are 2 always on outlets so you can keep your cable box with DVR on and whatever else you might want. Belkin claims you can save $67 a year, whether or not that’s accurate depends on what you have plugged in, but at under $30 it’s something to consider.

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2013 Chevy Malibu

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

2013 Chevrolet MalibuWhat’s the world coming to when Chevy Malibus are starting to look good again? Also, I’m still not sure why we’re introducing 2013 models when it’s on April of 2011. For 2013 the Malibu is shorter but wider, allowing for a larger trunk and more interior room. Engines consist of a 2.5 liter Ecotec four cylinder (190 hp, 180 lb-ft.), a turbocharged engine to be released later and an eAssist model with a 2.4 liter Ecotec engine good for 38 mpg highway. To find out more information and pictures, hop over to http://www.chevrolet.com/experience/

 

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Toyota Prius Plug-In

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Prius Plug-InToyota Plug-In Prius reservations start on April 22, 2011. In order to register you’ll have to go to www.toyota.com/plugin. Unlike some of the other plug-in hybrids out in the market right now the Prius only takes 3 hours to charge with a standard 110V household outlet. After the battery is fully charged you’ll be able to drive 13 electric-only miles before the engine kicks in and then you’re back to a dismal 50 mpg. Is it the most manliest car out there? Definitely not. But if you need to drive one of these during the week it’ll only make that 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 that much more amazing!

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

2012 Jeep Grand CherokeeThe new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is out.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine

Oh, you wanted to know more information about it? How does 6.4 liters of Hemi V8 goodness sound? 456 hp not enough? Maybe the 465 lb-ft of torque can help you cope. According to Jeep, all of that power allows you to reach 60 mph in a scant 4.8 seconds and blow by the quarter-mile in the mid-13s. Don’t worry, with all that power they’ve included big Brembo brakes (15” front, 13.8” rear) to help you go from 60-0 in only 116 feet. In case your passengers aren’t freaked out enough you can always crank the wheel and use all 0.9gs of grip. Just don’t try doing all of that with your 5,000 pound boat attached. For more info:  http://www.jeep.com/en/srt8/

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2012 VW Beetle

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

2012 VW BeetleVolkswagen has announced the 2012 VW Beetle. It combines the looks of the New Beetle with that of the Classic Beetle. As with every new car model these days, it’s bigger than its predecessor. Too many engines to go into detail, there’s everything from a 2.5L five cylinder engine to VW’s 2.0L turbo gas engine (pushing a claimed 200 hp and 207 lb.-ft of torque) to a 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel (140 hp and 236 lb.-ft torque). The diesel should be good for a manufacturer’s estimate of 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city and 33 combined. While the diesel engine might tempt you with gas over $4 a gallon, is it enough to overcome driving a 16 year old girl’s car?

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Crackle

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Tired of listening to your friends talk about nothing and want to watch a show about it? You can now watch Seinfeld wherever you are with the new Crackle app for your iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. You now have access to hundreds of Sony movies and TV shows. Head over to www.crackle.com to see what’s available. From the looks of it there’s quite a lot of good stuff, including Sanford and Sons, 21, Snatch, Big Daddy, and the Da Vinci Code. For those of you who would rather watch it on your computer it’s free to do that as well!

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Red

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

RedRed is finally out on DVD and Blu-ray. Bruce Willis, check. Morgan Freeman, check. John Malkovich, check. Mary-Louise Parker, check. Fighting, guns, explosions, bigger guns, bigger explosions, check. This movie has it all, and it’s absolutely hilarious.  About a retired black-ops CIA agent who is forced to figure out why people are trying to kill him. Well worth the watch and definitely get it on Blu-ray for all of the action scenes.

 

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Due Date

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Due DateZach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr. star in Due Date. This hilarious movie is about how two strangers meet and are forced to drive across the country in order for Robert Downey Jr. to be at his wife’s side for the birth of their new baby. Let’s face it, who cares about the plotline, it has Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis in it! Order now on blu-ray.

 

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Nikon D3100 with 18-55 mm AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

nikon d3100 w 18-55 mmNikon’s entry level DSLRs just keep getting better and better. The Nikon D3100 offers a 14.2 megapixel DX format sensor that can take full 1080p HD video and autofocus. With a 3-inch monitor it’s easy to review your pictures or use live view for shooting pictures or videos. Capture 3 frames per second so you don’t miss any of the action. Packaged with the 18-55 mm Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens you’ll be able to take pictures inside without having to be all the way across the room and enough zoom to get close in when you’re outside. Nikon D3100 with 18-55 mm AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens ($670).

 

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Mad Men Season 4

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

Mad Men Season 4If you’re not watching Mad Men yet, then you’re probably reading this from your computer under the rock you live in. It’s now won 3 consecutive Gloden Globes®, I think it’s time you check it out. Better get this now while thecontract is being argued on for the 5th season, wouldn’t want to go too long without your Mad Men fix if it gets delayed! Order it now on Blu-ray.

 

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