Game Boy 101 – Everything You Need To Know

by: Timothy Rudon

The Game Boy, a handheld game console was released by Nintendo in 1989. The most popular game as Tetris and that sold over three million copies in the US alone. In fact people bought Game Boy to play Tetris. Extremely successful Game Boy has advanced versions the Game Boy Color and the Game Boy Advance both of which have sold 75 million as of 2006.

The characteristics of Game Boy are:

• The handheld video game system has interchangeable cartridges.

• Game Boy has been a leader in the game industry for several years. The leadership was the result of a high quality product that had content especially created for it.

• The system has high tech liquid crystal display that lent great graphics in black and green. Took gaming to levels it had never seen before.

• Game Boy was the first to enable multi-player gaming. It had a port through which connections could be made.

• Players could enjoy the games in full stereo.

• The Game Boy used disposable AA batteries that allowed 35 hours of game play.

• The original Game Boy came in different colors: grey, black, green, red, yellow, and clear.

The classic Game Boy was followed by aversion known as Game Boy Pocket which had all the features but had a black and white display. This was followed by the Game Boy Color or GBC, this had a super processor, was backwards compatible, and had an infra red port that allowed wireless transfer between two systems. Then came the GBA or Game Boy Advance , a full twelve years after the gaming world was gifted the Game Boy Classic. The GBA wove the magic all over again. It had superb graphics, speed, and great quality. Everything a gamer wished for the GBA provided.

The GBA was succeeded by GBA SP and Game Boy Micro. The Micor is smaller than the I-Pod and is the smallest gaming system ever. The unit plays the full gamut of GBA games but is not backwards compatible.

Nintendo has kept a hand on the pulse of the gaming market and come out with winners each time. Gaming consoles that are the best and yet affordable. The company has a Game Boy website http://www.nintendo.com/channel/gba that provides answers to every Game Boy fans needs. From health and safety precautions to an online store the website fulfils every need.

The Game Boy is no ordinary gaming system to many it’s a family tradition.

About The Author

Timothy Rudon is a writer for http://www.1888videogames.com, the premier website to find video games, video games play, free video games, online video games, free online video games, new video games, play online video games and many more.

Larson Electronics Mangalight Supports US Troops with Spotlights and Flashlights

by: Magnalight

Larson Electronics Magnalight worked with family members to equip US soldiers in Iraq with high power lighting products to detect and destroy roadside bombs and snipers. SFC Henk's group in Iraq based Camp HIT clear roadside bombs and IEDs for other units admist sniper fire and uncooperative local forces. Family members contacted Larson Electronics, who matched family support with 24 volt spotlights, remote control spotlights, HID flashlights and vehicle mount spotlights with magnetic bases. Within 10 days, nearly $10,000 worth of lighting products were on their way to Iraq courtesy of Larson Electronics, family members and concerned community members.

Flower Mound, Texas (PRWeb) November 18, 2006 -- Larson Electronics Magnalight worked with family members to equip US soldiers in Iraq with high power lighting products to detect and destroy roadside bombs and snipers. SFC Randy Henk's group in Iraq, based at Camp HIT, clear roadside bombs and IEDs for other units amidst sniper fire and uncooperative local forces. Family members contacted Larson Electronics, who matched family support with 24 volt spotlights, remote control spotlights, HID flashlights and vehicle mount spotlights with magnetic bases. Within 10 days, nearly $10,000 worth of lighting products were on their way to Iraq courtesy of Larson Electronics, family members and concerned community members.

SFC Randy Henk's group is in need of various supplies including military spotlights and military searchlights. Known for weekly editorial contributions in a local Chicago newspaper (http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/henk/index.h tml), SFC Henk's group performs IED search and detonation missions. IEDs are explosive devices cloaked as common roadside objects, designed to surprise and kill American troops in Iraq. While avoiding insurgent sniper fire, SFC Henk's group works to find IEDs and perform controlled detonations so other units can move safely through the area. SFC Henk indicated in his last article that he was in need of equipment and supplies for his unit at Camp Hit.

Larson Electronics Magnalight was contacted initially by Melisa Roche, whose brother, Daniel Roche, also serves in that unit in Camp Hit. "We sent some email back and forth with SFC Henk and determined that he was looking for around 50 lights to outfit 8 up-armored vehicles," said Rob Bresnahan, President of Larson Electronics. "We have several products that are deployed throughout Iraq that meet his needs. We sent over a couple cases of our HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights with magnetic base this morning."

Community members reading SFC Henk's article have also contacted Larson Electronics Magnalight and purchased spotlights for the unit. Larson Electronics matched the purchase of every 2 HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights with one free HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight. Larson Electronics also contributed some new high power HID spotlights and flashlights. We would like to thank the following community/family members, including:

Mark Bohne purchased 2 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. These spotlights were sent 11/8/06

Colette McGrath, from Chicago, IL, purchased 1 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight. This spotlight was sent 11/8/06.

Rose Decosimo, from Signal Mountain, TN, purchased 6 of the GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlights with magnetic base and ring terminal connections to outfit each vehicle. These spotlights will be sent 11/15/2006.

Trisha McDonnell, from Chicago, Illinois, purchased a GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlights with magnetic base and ring terminal connections. This spotlight was sent on 11/13/2006.

The Boyle Troop, including Jim, Peg, Meghan, Marc, Fiona, Grace, Ethan, Niamh, Kathleen, Quinn, Siobhan, Seamus, Beth and Packy purchased 2 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. These spotlights were sent on 11/13/06.

Kyle Nemetz, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin purchased 12 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. These units were sent on 11/13/06. Kyle's company, Harvard Factory Automation (http://www.hfaconveyors.com) also donated a variety of other tools, including cordless drills, sealants, cobalt bits, wire connectors, etc.

Liane Roche, Melisa Roche and Jane Swensen purchased 2 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. The spotlights were sent on 11/13/06. Mike Roche (Uncle Mike, Aunt Susan and Cassidy) purchased 4 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. The spotlights were sent on 11/15/06.

Aileen Omalley, from Chicago, IL, purchased a GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlights with magnetic base and ring terminal connections. This spotlight was sent on 11/13/06.

Patrick Roche purchased 1 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights. This spotlight will be sent 11/15/06.

Larson Electronics contributed 14 of the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlights, 1 of the HML-6M 12/24 Volt HID military spotlights, 1 of the Rechargeable HID flashlight and some t-shirts and hats.

"Once we had reached the quantity of lighting products that SFC Henk was looking for, we decided to throw in some of our new high powered High Intensity Discharge spotlights," Rob stated. "These lights project a beam nearly 2,200 feet. The bulbs do not use a filament so they have proven very durable, since there is no filament to break. Plus, they have a lifespan of more than 5,000 hours. We have had reports from Iraq that the lighting color is very natural and thus very effective in locating IEDs. I wanted to take a moment and thank one of our suppliers, Bob Rinaldi with Acro Lights, for their contribution towards the HID spotlights and flashlights."

Larson Electronics produces several 24 volt military spotlight models that would be effective in searching for IEDs and snipers. HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight features a 100 pound grip magnetic base and mounts anywhere on most military vehicles and weapons, including the .50 caliber and M4 automatic guns. With over 7,000 of these deployed in Iraq, the HML-5M 24 volt military spotlight has proven very durable and reliable. Today, it is standard issue for the Special Forces' EOF kits.

Larson Electronics released the HML-6M 12/24 Volt HID military spotlight last month. Featuring an HID lamp that produces 20 million candlepower and 200 pound grip magnetic base, this heavy duty military spotlight has been well received in the field. The light produces a color range of 4300K, which has proved effective in locating IEDs due to the natural color it provides.

Larson Electronics Magnalight also has magnetic mount remote control spotlights. These wireless remote control spotlights enable the operator to control the pan and tilt of the spotlight from 150 feet away in any direction. Soldiers can control the light from inside the vehicle or have the light point at their work area away from the vehicle. The GL-3049-24-M wireless remote control spotlight with magnetic base features a 24 volt remote controlled, motorized spotlight with a 200 pound grip magnetic base and 21 foot cord with ring terminals. The beam reaches 800 feet into the distance. This light can be installed and operational in minutes.

In total, 47 lights have been sent to SFC Randy Henk's unit in less than 10 days.

About The Author

This article has been written by the staff of Magnalight.com MagnaLight meets the high powered lighting needs for a variety of industries including the military. They also offer a number of lights for use by hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. They provide a wide-selection of Magnalight Spotlights, Boat Lights, 24 Volt Lights and more. http://www.magnalight.com

Watch PC Online TV free - How to download Free Online TV into your PC

by: Robert Kutt

1. How to download an online TV software for PC or laptop Computer

There are hundreds of internet TV software being sold online. Some of these software offers anywhere between 1000 to 10,000 TV channels from around the world. It’s however a big gamble to select a good one. Most of these softwares don’t have good quality picture and sound and are simply not worth your money.

Once you have identified a good software, you can visit their checkout page for payment details. Most of these programs are retailed at low cost. On the payment page, they will request your card details and once done you are directed to a download page.

The actual download of the pc TV software takes anywhere between 2 -5 minutes. Since this is a digital product, downloading it is just like any other operating software or antivirus that you have done before.

On downloading the online pc TV software, you can now save it in your computer and it will automatically create a short cut on your desktop. You will be using the shortcut to open the pc TV software once you need to watch internet TV.

2. What your Computer Need before you get pc satellite TV software installed

Most of the computer online TV softwares will work seamlessly with your computer. Chances are that your pc or laptop is ready to receive and broadcast world TV over the internet. One of the softwares that I have used for the some time now operates with all versions of Windows operating system from Win 2000.

Your computer RAM (Random Access Memory) needs to be atleast 520mb to enable your computer to have enough virtual memory to run the video files. Anything less will make your computer drag and give you a ‘not enough virtual memory’ error every time you try to run the satellite TV software.

A speed of 300Mhz is required for your computer pc or laptop to run the pc satellite TV software. This speed is necessary as it needs to be a match to your recommended internet connection. A better speed on your computer will ensure you have no problems accessing the internet TV channels.

You can view online TV on flat screen LCD or tube-type monitor. Both will give you desired results although the flat screen tends to make things a little fly. Most people enjoy watching online TV on flat screen LCD monitors. The normal type computer monitor will however do fine and you need not strain yourself buying a flat screen. I don’t use one personally.

Your computer CPU (Central Processing Unit) should be atleast Pentium III and above although Pentium II would also be fine. This need get you worried as most computers bought in the last three years should be three and above.

The software is compatible with most Windows operating system from WIN 2000. All the newer Windows i.e Windows 2003, XP and Vista provide you with easier toolbars.

The software will play with the default media player which comes together with your original software. However you might want to download the newer versions of other media players like VLC, NERO, Power DVD or Windows media player version 11. The windows media player version 11 will give you better sound and picture control. All the above media players are free to download from the internet whichever one you choose.

You will also need a high speed internet connection to download good quality online TV on to your pc. The best is broadband internet service. Cable connection seems to work best with online TV streaming although the wireless broadband also does the job fine.

Finally, you will need to get a good online TV software like PC 2007 Elite Edition. This particular one is retailed online at around $49.95 for a one time life time membership.

Ways to watch free satellite TV on your pc or Laptop

There are several ways out there that you can be able to watch satellite TV online without the monthly charges. Some of these ways range from the completely free to others where you have to pay alittle amount as a start fee. Of course each of them have their own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Free TV online websites: this is the most popular and absolutely free way to watch online TV. There are many websites out there that offer online TV. All one needs to do is have a high speed internet connection and you are good to go. These internet TV websites are designed in such a way that they list languages and counties of which they have TV stations from.

This is the first information you get on the websites home page. You will have stations listed either by language or region say, Arabic online TV, English online TV, online French TV or by regions for example north American online TV, African internet TV, Asia online TV or Europe web TV.

After selecting the region or the language you wish to watch TV in, you will get a list of world TV stations available in that language or region. The rest is just clicking and watching your choice online TV station.

The only problem with this form of watching online TV is that it is usually too busy to get through to watch even five minutes of television broadcasting. The demand for really free online TV is so high world wide that the requests that come to these websites servers are too high for them to cope. The result- the websites are perennially out of reach.

2. Watching TV from Computer PC TV Cards: This is another ways of converting your computer pc or laptop to a TV. This method of watching TV on pc uses a computer hardware card called a TV card. These are small gizmos fixed at the rear of your pc slots and have ports for the speakers’ outlet, the aerial, the remote control and a radio tuner antennae.

The computer TV card also comes with installation software and usually uses its own drivers to play TV or radio channels.

The pc TV cards are designed such that they can work anywhere in the world. All one needs to do after installation is to scan the TV stations located in the country you live in and the software captures them automatically. This means it will mostly broadcast in your computer, the normal TV stations available in your region and not those from outside the country.

PC TV cards require external aerial fixed and mounted on rooftops for easy reception of TV and radio waves. Once installed all you will need to do is scan the TV channel and save them on your computers with respective numbers like 1, 2, 3. Later you will only need to come back and click on the channel numbers that you personally saved each channel.

Watching TV on pc using this method is good for people who don’t want to buy extra TV sets for themselves but wouldn’t mind having a cheaper option for themselves. The PC TV cards cost anywhere between $20-$50.

3. Installation of pc TV softwares: This is possibly the latest way of watching online TV which involves downloading a pc TV software online. The software is basically a collection of thousands on international online TV channels in as many languages. Some softwares offer 1000 plus channels while there are others which offer 10,000 online TV channels.

The online TV softwares are designed such that the user tool bar is an easy interface to use. Same as the online TV websites, the country TV stations are listed in their respected areas and all one needs to do is choose the country and TV station desired. I have later in this article described this method of watching satellite online free TV in detail.

The biggest advantage with this method of watching TV online is that you can virtually watch TV from any country and from any where in the world. All one needs is high speed internet connection to watch local TV stations even in far away places for work or leisure. It has basically made TV become mobile and accessible everywhere.

Download online pc satellite TV software-Who needs it?

Well there are many people right now searching to download the internet TV software. The reasons for downloading the software will definitely depend on what need one has. While others download a pc TV software for music videos other will download it to watch news channels while still others might just need to watch old TV shows and movies online.

Still others are staying in another country besides their own and would like to watch local TV stations and radio and in their own language. I have listed the categories of people that mostly download the net TV software below. Basically you will know you need a web TV software for pc if you fall in the below category.

1. If you are a sports fanatic and cant get a chance to watch your favorite sport at home or I the office. The convenience of satellite online TV on your computer is that you can watch TV while you work. Rather work while you are still watching TV or listening to music from the online free radio stations.
2. If you are locked up in a foreign country for work or leisure and would want to get home news and TV shows right wherever you are in the bundus of the world. Ask the missionaries and charity aid workers. They too download the pc TV 2007 elite edition software for their computers.
3. If you want to avoid fighting for the only family TV that you bought, well, a couple of years ago and have been thinking replacement for more than six months now. It will serve you good to have one more TV without really going to buy a set. You save quite some money here given the low cost of downloading online TV software on your computer or laptop.
4. If you frequently travel away from home to other far was places but that have an internet connection. You might want to try downloading the pct v software into your laptop. Traveling for work, mission or leisure needs to no longer be a black out on your home country news.
5. If you are living in a foreign country where the TV stations are in different language. Online TV softwares are also suitable for people that have immigrated to other countries like the USA, UK, France, Germany and others. With the use of a pc TV software, you will be able to watch your own country’s TV stations and in your own language including Arabic online TV, French online eTV, Russian TV online, Germany online eTV and others.
6. People who have no time to sit around in the family TV room while work piles away in their study or home office. With the pc 2007 elite edition software, you are able to watch your favourite TV shows online as you work on the computer. You can actually minimize the TV window on your computer monitor and place it at the corner of the screen for that 2-5 minute glance of the important news items, shows or movies.
7. For people that may want to watch some adult xxx TV online shows and movies, the TV software offers total privacy to do so. Since the software is downloaded to your own personal computer, no one can access it without your permissions. In addition you will be able to watch it behind closed doors in your home office since it will not interfere with everybody else’s TV viewing on the family TV.
8. If you sometimes get bored with your work at the office by doing the monotonous grind everyday from 9 to five. Satellite TV on pc online provides you with a good escape to sneak in a few minutes off work. What’s more is that you can also listen to your favorite music online without necessarily opening the TV. The choice of music you can listen to while working is so vast with over 1000 radio channel and music stations dedicated to rock, gospel, country, jam, R & B, Rap, Hip Hop and others.
9. If you want to watch uncensored TV programs and news channels from around the world. Most Americans know that what they watch on television is usually heavily controlled by Uncle Sam. This amounts to brainwash folks. There is nothing that puts you in real picture than hearing news items from the horse’s mouths i.e. the local TV stations where it is actually happening.
10. If you want to watch TV shows online that are never shown in normal TV stations. For reasons of ethics, society morals and standards, there are so many TV shows, movies and films that will never see the light of day in your normal TV network like FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN. However with international online TV, you can rest assured that you will be able to watch a lot of other interesting TV programs like hunting TV online, adult porn TV, car racing, extreme sports, traditional monk martial arts online, karate, kickboxing Thailand online TV etc.
11. If you are just different and want to things your own way and try out new things. I mean why watch TV in the sitting room while you can download an online TV software right in your laptop or computer.

I need to warn you here that there are many fake online TV software scams out the in the internet. There are also a very few others that actually deliver internet TV on your pc or laptop. The trick is to know which one will and which won’t give you good on line TV viewer ship. I would recommend software that im currently using called pc 2007 elite edition. This service is offered by a reputable online TV company “Satellite TV to PC’.

The company retails the software at a one time start up cost of $49.95 which gives you a lifetime membership. Once you download this online TV package for computers, you will be able to browse and watch over 3000 TV channels and also listen to over 1000 online radio stations. Its well worth your money.

About The Author

Robert Kutt

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Enjoying Movies And Video Games The Right Way

by: John Wilkerson

There is only one way to play video games now days and that is playacting them on a HDTV. Whatever people have told you, what ever your friends, family, or co-workers have told you, HD is the only way to go. Ok you might just happen to be an individual that has never seen something in HD and that is alright, your not alone. Just about everyone in the United States has heard of HD but truly don't believe what it is.

A simplified way to explain it is that the resolution of the image is greatly improved. Improved? One may ask, well yes that is just it. So you should go out right now and see for your self. Now back to video games on a HDTV. For starters the image is much clearer. When it is not in HD the image has what looks like to be a fuzz effect going on with it. Now if you are one of those people that have never seen HD then you will not note it and would have to look for it. But if you do have a HDTV and play your video games on it normally you will in fact observe a fundamental difference the calibre of picture.

Not only that, if you were to play a video game that you play oft in HD and then switched it over to standard definition it would be enough to make your self displeased. Also it is a great excuse for you to go out and buy a HD DVD player. That way you can start buying HD movies and when you see an ad on TV about a flick and it says also comes in HD you can go out and buy it. The only down side to buying HD movies is the increase in cost of the movie. You can ordinarily get a normal DVD at around twenty dollars, for a HD film you will be spending up wards to around thirty dollars.

Although that might be a lot for just one picture, HD movies come with an extreme amount of volume compared to just a typical DVD. On every HD DVD there are just about all the extras for that movie that you possibly could want. If you need behind the scenes or interviews with the cast of the show they are all there. I have personally only seen a couple of HD DVDs my self one being Pirates of The Caribbean: At Worlds End which was a outstanding film, but I know for a fact that all HD DVDs have all of the content I have just said. It is kind of like a guarantee when buying a HD DVD player. Not only do you get an amazing improvement in the calibre of the picture but you get all of the in depth reporting of the picture it self. I would say to all gamers or film lovers that enjoys watching TV in general and is looking for a finer experience save yourself the anguish of standard definition and buy a HDTV.

About The Author

John Wilkerson, an aspiring 16 year old writer.

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The Joy's Of Owning A HDTV

by: John Wilkerson

There is only one way to play video games now days and that is playing them on a HDTV. Whatever people have told you, what ever your friends, family, or co-workers have told you HD is the only way to go. Ok you might just happen to be an individual that has never seen something in HD and that is alright your not alone. Just about everyone in the United States has heard of HD but really don't understand what it is.

A simple way to explain it is that the resolution of the picture is greatly improved. Improved? One may ask, well yes that is just it. So you should go out right now and see for your self. Now back to video games on a HDTV. For starters the picture is much clearer. When it is not in HD the picture has what looks like to be a fuzz effect going on with it. Now if you are one of those people that have never seen HD then you will not notice it and would have to look for it. But if you do have a HDTV and play your video games on it normally you will in fact notice a significant difference the quality of picture.

Not only that, if you were to play a video game that you play often in HD and then switched it over to standard definition it would be enough to make your self sick. Also it is a great excuse for you to go out and buy a HD DVD player. That way you can start buying HD movies and when you see an ad on TV about a movie and it says also comes in HD you can go out and buy it. The only down side to buying HD movies is the increase in price of the movie. You can usually get a normal DVD at around twenty dollars, for a HD movie you will be spending up wards to around thirty dollars.

Although that might be a lot for just one movie, HD movies come with an extreme amount of content compared to just a normal DVD. On every HD DVD there are just about all the extras for that movie that you possibly could want. If you want behind the scenes or interviews with the cast of the movie they are all there. I have personally only seen a couple of HD DVDs my self one being Pirates of The Caribbean: At Worlds End which was a great movie, but I know for a fact that all HD DVDs have all of the content I have just said.

It is kind of like a guarantee when buying a HD DVD player. Not only do you get an amazing improvement in the quality of the picture but you get all of the in depth coverage of the movie it self. I would say to all gamers or movie lovers that enjoys watching TV in general and is looking for a better experience save yourself the pain of standard definition and buy a HDTV.

About The Author

John Wilkerson, an aspiring 16 year old writer.

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http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/home/tv.html/

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LED Technology Surpasses Other Lighting Technology

by: Ben Anton

LED, or light emitting diode, technology is something consumers are hearing more and more about from television advertisements, magazine ads and news reports. However, very few people understand why this light source is such a powerful alternative to traditional lighting. The advantages of LED light sources over other technologies are numerous but can be simplified into two main categories: 1.) energy efficiency & longevity and 2.) power & versatility.

Benefits: Energy-Efficiency & Longevity

- LED light bulbs generate only trace amounts of heat, resulting in nearly all of the electrical energy consumed being used toward creating the light itself. Incandescent, halogen or fluorescent lights can use up to 90% of their energy consumption producing heat-carrying infrared light photons which do not produce visible light.

- LED light bulbs produce more light per watt of energy.

- Standard LED light bulb are estimated to burn for 35,000 to 50,000 hours at full capacity before requiring replacement (some high-quality LEDs even boast 100,000 hours). Incandescent burn for 1,000 to 2,000 hours.

- LED technology is perfect for applications that are frequently turned off and on, like flashlights. Fluorescent bulbs burn out more quickly when they are frequently switched on and off.

- LED light bulbs are solid state components, which are difficult to break, unlike incandescent, fluorescent and halogen bulbs which have internal filaments that can easily break.

Benefits: Power & Versatility

- When compared watt-for-watt to an incandescent bulb, LED light bulbs produce more light per watt than any other light bulb.

- A single LED bulb can produce twice as much light (as measured in lumens) as a traditional bulb.

- LED light bulbs light up quickly, providing full brightness in micro-seconds.

- LED light bulb are much smaller than regular bulbs making them perfect for a variety of applications

- LED light bulbs do not use any mercury.

- LED technology is designed to focus the light better for a more intense, bright light.

- LED light bulbs maintain their color when dimmed, unlike incandescent bulbs which turn yellow.

- LED light bulbs can be built to emit color without using costly colored filters, which drive up the cost of traditional colored lights.

With these benefits, LED light bulbs can be used in a countless number of applications. Hunting, fishing and camping enthusiasts can be confident that with a LED flashlight in their gear, they will have adequate, powerful light that will last for days on one set of batteries and years on one light bulb. They will also be pleased to find this technology built into a number of form factors, all specifically designed for specific activities – headlamps for cave hikers, flexlights for fishermen, lanterns for campers and torches for hunters.

Home owners will be able to see power consumption reduction and lower electric bills within one month by transitioning light bulbs in the kitchen, bathroom or living room to LED replacement bulbs.

Perhaps one of the best reasons to switch to LED light sources is to lessen your footprint on the environment. By switching to LED light bulbs, you are not only saving money by using less energy, you are also helping the environment by preserving our resources. In an environment that needs the earth’s inhabitants to use less and save more, LED technology lights the way.

~Ben Anton, 2008

About The Author

Ben Anton lives in Portland, OR and writes for Coast Portland, an outdoor equipment retailer specializing in sports knives and LED light equipment. You are invited to visit our site and read more at http://www.coastportland.com/

7 Tips For Scoring A Nintendo Wii

by: Lars Nichols

The Nintendo Wii made its debut over a year ago. Despite that, the game console is still hard to find and most people will finding one a little tough. Because of this, you will need a bit of work and luck in finding and buying your own Nintendo Wii.

The Wii is the fifth home video game console made available by Nintendo. A unique feature of the console is its wireless controller called the Wii Remote. It can be used as a handheld pointing gadget that has the ability to distinguish motion and rotation in three dimensions. The Nintendo Wii bundle includes the Nunchuck unit, which features an accelerometer and a conventional analog stick with a couple of trigger buttons. The Nintendo Wii home video game console has become extremely popular that customers are finding that stores do not always have it in stock, and if they do, the stocks are immediately depleted. Here are some tips to help you secure a Wii.

1. Secure a Wii preorder first thing in the morning. A lot of merchants release their stocks of the home video game console in small batches. They usually begin their stock releases at 8am so if you are planning a Wii preorder, you have more chances of securing your game console at this early hour compared to any other time of the day.

2. Check with the stores for early morning releases. Go to the electronics section of the store and ask for the number. Call them first thing in the morning and check if Nintendo Wii stocks have arrived. When they do have the stocks, you can just walk in and pick up your game console before anybody else does. Some stores get them in 10-20 stocks, but require customers to wait in line. They typically do not have the Nintendo Wii in stock 15 minutes after they have opened. You can also check out stores that hand out vouchers an hour before their opening.

3. Make sure that you are well informed about the checkout procedures of the store you’re getting your stock from. If you plan to buy Nintendo Wii online, it’s best that you go over the store’s checkout process beforehand. This helps prevent you from running into certain situations with long procedures or like when the online store asks you for information you don’t really have to give out.

4. Go to merchant sites and fill up pre-registration forms. Several online merchants require a pre-registration and need you to set up an account before you can place your Nintendo Wii order. As this is a time-consuming task, it’s suggested that you perform this prior to making an order.

5. Use Microsoft’s Live Toolbar. If you think leaving your pertinent details on a merchant’s web site is not secure, you can use the Live Toolbar from Microsoft. This tool is particularly helpful to help you speed up the process of filling the necessary details. It has an auto-fill feature that keeps your name, address and credit/debit card details, which are kept in an encrypted file in your own computer.

6. Use a Nintendo Wii Finder. Through the game console finder, you will be able to track store inventory at the major merchants and retailers in real time. It will also let you know when the game consoles are in stock. Websites such as www.findawii.info automatically update with information on Nintendo Wiis in stock.

7. If all else fails, you always have eBay. You will definitely pay more for your Wii but it is the guaranteed way to score one. You can save some money buy bidding on auctions ending late at night or earlier in the mornings when less people are likely to be scouting ebay for a Wii as well.

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