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Technically RomanticBy Madelyn MillerWhile chocolate and flowers and jewelry may be the traditional ways to express your love at Valentine’s Day, a modern woman might appreciate something that showed your interest in a high tech way. SAY I LOVE YOU IN 12 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
This traveling companion looks like a passport and fits in your back pocket. The Euro Interpreter Includes:
http://franklin.celebros.com/search.aspx?criteria=all&query=tg-470 GIVE HER MULTIPLE RINGSThis Valentine’s Day, make sure your loved one has a great cordless phone at home – a reliable, digital phone with a crystal clear connection that helps her avoid telemarketers, talk hands free, and even program individual ring tones for all her friends. The right cordless phone can really make a long distance relationship on Valentine’s Day a little more enjoyable.
The Motorola MD751 Cordless phone is a feature rich phone that includes: Digital capabilities: Digital phones seek to find the best frequency available so your call is strong and clear. Digital phones are also less likely to interfere with other wireless devices you might have in the home (such as a wireless computer network). Caller ID with Visual Call Waiting: Know who is calling before you pick up or place an existing caller on hold – perfect for avoiding your telemarketers! 24 selectable Ring Tones: Telephone “rings” do not have to be boring. Program ring tones for all of your friends – another way to tell who is calling before you answer. Hands Free Intercom: Invite all your friends over for girls’ night and call a friend that lives far away – everyone can contribute to the conversation at your place using only one handset. Headset Capable: Treat yourself to some TLC and have a private conversation – hands free. Paint your nails and carry on a conversation without worrying you may spill polish on the new carpet! 3X4 Backlit Key Pad: You won’t have to turn on the light to dial a friend. Expand by adding up to 8 additional handsets: Each handset can easily dial the others (similar to an intercom system). No more yelling “phone is for you!” up the stairs! HELP YOUR LOVER FIND HOT SPOTS
STAY CONSTANTLY CONNECTEDNothing is sweeter than your sweetie’s voice, picture, and video … with the Nokia N90 you are virtually together when time or distance separates. Nokia N90
The Nokia N90 capitalizes on the convergence of imaging, smartphone features and connectivity. 3G enabled features (in markets where available) such as two-way video calling and video sharing, are further complimented by email with attachments, organizer, music player, video streaming, Internet browser and add-on software.
Based on the leading Series 60 Platform, the Nokia N90 is a tri-band phone for GSM 900/1800/1900, EDGE and WCDMA networks. The N90 is available November 2005 and is $399.00 HELP YOUR VALENTINE SHOP UNTIL THEY DROP
Besides comparative shopping, Olivier looks to take this technology a step further by allowing consumers to scan food products and keep track of their calorie intake. You don’t want to pack on the lbs for the big day! WARM YOUR VALENTINE’S HEART
Sunlight Saunas use exclusive Solocarbon technology to produce far-infrared heat, the same healing energy that is naturally released by the sun. Infrared light is essential for the human body, penetrating deeply into joints, muscles and tissues, allowing for increased circulation and oxygenation, alleviating pain and encouraging deep relaxation.
Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and Craig Kilborn are huge fans of these saunas. COMB THE ENDS OF THE EARTH FOR YOUR VALENTINE
Let’s say you want to plan the perfect romantic getaway to New York City for Valentine’s Day. You can plan your day by looking for spas, restaurants, parks, carriage rides, etc., that match your desires. You can either wing it by just going into the city and finding out what pops up as you move about, or you can pre-plan your trip by tapping on a location such as your hotel and finding out what is nearby. PUT ALL YOUR ENTERTAINMENT INTO A GADGET THE SIZE OF YOUR HEART
With digital cameras now outselling film cameras and more than half of all Internet users downloading music and videos, digital media is becoming an increasingly important part of our lives. Portable Media Centers are the perfect companion device for taking that media from the PC out into the world, to share with friends and enjoy when it’s most convenient anytime, anywhere. Add on TiVoToGo and now you can take your favorite shows wherever you want. GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIESTired of giving a card and chocolate for Valentine’s Day? GIVE A SUBTLE FLAIR TO YOUR LOVE’S TECHNOLOGY WARDROBELG’s flagship product in their line of flash RAM USB drives is the Platinum. With a capacity ranging from 64MB to 1GB, the Platinum USB drive is compact, stylish and a great tool for anybody in need of an external storage device. With a read speed of 8MB per second and a write speed of 7MB per second, Platinum is one of the fastest flash RAM USB drives on the market and weighing in at only 12 grams, also one of the smallest. For the person always losing the stylus for their PDA or the cap to their existing USB drive, LG has unveiled a new flash RAM USB drive featuring a retractable port. With no cap to lose this USB drive is perfect for the business traveler, the busy mother with digital pictures to print, or a student transferring term papers from one computer to another. Style conscious consumers will love LG’s new Wine Series flash RAM USB drives that come in two elegant colors and feature storage capacities ranging from 64MB to 2GB. Designed in both a red wine color and white wine color. WARM YOUR VALENTINE’S HEART AND CAR WINDSHIELD
HotShot Wireless, which can be installed in no time by almost anyone. HELP YOUR VALENTINE FIND WHAT THEY WANT
Vindigo City Guide is a travel directory complete with maps and directions including:
Even local tailors or dry cleaners, in case of any “wardrobe malfunctions” that present themselves right before that big meeting DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE WITH THUMP 2
THUMP 2 also offers: A lightweight, fully integrated design that lets you listen to music from something you’re already wearing – sunglasses. This gives you the ultimate freedom from wires since the music player and earphones are right in the frame. The best in Oakley sunglass technology – from patented XYZ Optics for clarity at all angles of vision and Plutonite lenses to filter out 100 percent of all UV rays to Oakley’s lightweight O Matter frame material for comfort and durability. Easy music file transfer – using a high speed USB connection, with your Mac or Windows system, you can simply drag and drop your music files onto the THUMP 2 with no software to install and no setup required. A range of colors from the ever-popular black to new favorites like white and brown smoke and up to 1G of memory, which holds about 240 songs. Adjustable speakers you can pivot to any angle, allowing you the flexibility to hear only your music, some ambient noise or everything going on around you. THUMP 2 starts at $299. HELP YOUR LOVE GET TECHNICALLY ORGANIZED AND YOU WILL BOTH SMILE AT THE POD.
configuration, and can be carried as either a shoulder bag or belt pack. If only the rest of my life could be this appealing and well organized. According to General Manager Nancy Laniak, RoadWired “wanted to come up with a case that addressed the ‘total tech lifestyle’ with serious functional design considerations, while shooting for a look that was really fresh and different.” Laniak explains that “the thing that really jumped out at us when people—both men and women—previewed the Pod prototypes, was that the first reaction was invariably a big smile. There’s something about the size, shape, and overall look of The Pod that just seems to trigger the ‘fun reflex,’ much like the hottest designs in the automotive and consumer goods worlds in recent years.” Beneath The Pod’s main weather flap is a fully padded main compartment, sized to accommodate a compact camera, MP3 player, or handheld computer/PDA. A removable sling inside the main space—RoadWired calls it a “hammock”—can be adjusted to properly cradle the device being carried, while optimizing interior space. Surrounding the outside of the main compartment are the accessory “wings,” which open to reveal a variety of inner pouches, elasticized organizers, bungee cords and loops that hold memory cards, batteries, cords, adapters, and other small items. The side walls are reinforced with thin polyethylene support sheets sewn into the linings; this prevents tension or pressure on fragile flash memory cards stored in the organizers, while adding an extra measure of protection around the main compartment. FIND YOUR LOVE OR ANY THING ELSE
The latest version of Streets & Trips 2006 w/ GPS Locator includes advanced GPS options and verbal driving guidance on top of its already impressive features: highly detailed and customizable maps, timely road construction updates and more than 5.9 million miles of routable maps and 1.8 million points of interest across the United States and Canada. Other new features include: Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator includes the following new features: • Driving Guidance Pane - prominently displays text-prompted turn-by-turn directions, enlarged arrows indicating where to turn, and distance measurement by miles and yards as drivers get closer to the destination. • Dynamic Turn View - automatically zooms in to travelers’ current position, allowing them to see where they are and upcoming directional changes. • Night Map Style - enhances views of maps and directions for easy reading when consumers are traveling at night or on dark roadways. • Locate Me technology helps lost travelers who don’t have their GPS Locator on hand determine where they are by utilizing Wi-Fi hot spots to estimate their location to help them get back on track or find nearby points of interest. Microsoft Streets & Trips advanced GPS Locator hardware, which is provided by Pharos Science & Applications Inc., makes it easier than ever to turn a laptop, Microsoft Windows Mobile™-based Pocket PC or Smartphone into an all-inclusive GPS tracking device. Travelers can simply plug in the sleek and stylish Streets & Trips USB-ready GPS device and start viewing intuitive and up-to-date maps, travel information, and text or voice-prompted driving directions in real time Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator is available for an estimated retail price of $129 (U.S.). Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 (standard) is also available for an estimated retail price of $39.95 (U.S.) STORE YOUR POEMS AND PICTURES AND MORE ROMANTIC THINGS
The MicroKey's rugged design and powerful software is perfect for anyone looking for a reliable and portable option for taking their data with them. **Apricorn 4GB MicroKey: $149.00 **Apricorn 6GB MicroKey: $169.00 **Apricorn 8GB MicroKey: $199.00 http://www.apricorn.com/shopping.php?ID=235 WARM YOUR VALENTINE’S HEART AND BODY WITH THIS HIGH TOUCH PRESENT
The throw is perfect for your lap while working away at a computer desk in a cold office or home. REMEMBER EVERY MOMENT WITH YOUR VALENTINE
I have been using an earlier version of this camera for a year and whenever I travel, people comment on how small my camera is and how great the pictures are (you can see lots of them on my websites www.travellady.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com and www.carladynews.com True to the series, the EX-S500 model is barely bigger than a credit card and just .54” at its thinnest point. Packed into the pocket-sized body are 5.0 mega pixels and MPEG-4 quality movie recording capabilities, allowing more than one hour of standard video recording when using a 1GB SD memory card. Casio’s EXILIM Engine’s Anti Shake Digital Signal Processor also makes blurry pictures nearly a thing of the past. PROTECT YOUR LOVE. MAKE SURE THEY ARE READY FOR ANYTHING
Ready Freddy Emergency Preparedness Kits are the first emergency kits available on the market requiring NO BATTERIES whatsoever. In case of an emergency, most people never think about how they will power radios, flashlights, or even their cell phones, but Ready Freddy has solved the problem forever. Besides being completely battery free, Ready Freddy is enclosed in an easy to store backpack and is the most unique kit in that it is organized into five clearly marked and color-coded bags.
The gold bag, labeled TOOLS*SUPPLIES*FOOD*WATER, contains a multi-function tool, an emergency gas shut-off tool, work gloves, duct tape, rope, and an emergency supply of food and water to last up to three days. Located directly behind the green and gold bags is a blue pouch which holds plastic sheeting to secure an average-sized room, as well as an emergency preparedness booklet. The blue bag, labeled PROTECTION, includes a 4-function signal whistle with thermometer and compass, two emergency blankets, two hooded ponchos, five duct/particle masks, and waste/trash bags. The red bag, labeled FIRST AID, includes a 68-piece first aid kit and a quick reference first-aid guide. The final bag in the kit is the black bag, labeled PERSONAL. The personal bag includes a pen and pad of paper, a deck of playing cards, a pill organizer, and room to store any other personal item which may be needed in case of an emergency. Available on-line at www.ReadyFreddy.com, Ready Freddy Emergency Preparedness Kits come equipped with an over-the-door storage hook to enable the user to hang the kit in a convenient location, or the Ready Freddy kit can be opened and stored flat, under the bed, for easy access. For more information on Ready Freddy Emergency Preparedness Kits, please visit www.ReadyFreddy.com. SLEEP BETTER WITH YOUR VALENTINE AND BE AS FIRM AS YOU WANT
This bed will surely get people talking, because it is especially designed to maximize individual comfort for two sleepers. No more fighting with your significant other over the firmness of the mattress – now you can control the precise level of firmness and support you desire on your side of the bed! As with all AeroBeds, the Dual Zone inflates and deflates in less than 60 seconds and rolls up into a durable carry bag for easy transport and storage. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT ON ROMANCE
The patented Johnny Light, is a soft green night-light activated by the raising of the commode/toilet seat. This portable gadget, costing under $14, promises to end "the battle of the sexes" in the bathroom, to jumpstart romance, engender gender respect, improve hygiene and increase safety, particularly in unfamiliar bathrooms while traveling. This durable device helps Females avoid embarrassing late night"splashdowns," and Males -- young and old -- garner appreciation from siblings, wives, lovers and family members by improving cleanliness and not disturbing others with overhead or glaring lights during the nightly "constitutional." Johnny Light is available online and in more than 1,000 home improvement stores of a major chain (Lowe's) and in upscale lighting stores It also can be ordered by phone, 888-566-LITE (5483) or at www.johnnylight.com. The U.S. price is $12.50 AMPLIFY YOUR LOVE TOGETHERMore people are taking their entertainment with them as
more content (music, movies, TV) is digitized and more portable players (iPods,
the PSP, music-playing mobile phones, laptops, satellite radio players) let them
enjoy it on the go. And, couples (lovebirds) want to share their music and
movies while traveling.
3. Couples can not share the sound without offending those
sitting around them. UpBeat Audio's Boostaroo Revolution delivers 3-D surround
sound and a 4x power boost to portables simply by plugging into their standard
3.5mm headphone jack. HELP YOUR VALENTINE KEEP IT PRIVATEAccording to a recent survey by Kelton Research, 72 percent of people admit to snooping and 90 percent of business travelers admit to glancing over the shoulder of an unsuspecting fellow traveler. The solution to these wandering eyes and the perfect gift this Valentine's Day is the 3M notebook privacy filter! This month, 3M is introducing three new widescreen notebook privacy filters! These thin sheets of film easily attach to your notebook’s widescreen monitor and use a proprietary microlouver technology to help block peripheral views, so only the person sitting directly in front of the notebook’s screen can see it clearly. In addition to protecting privacy, the filters help protect against dings and scratches that can permanently damage delicate LCD screens and can be left in place when the laptop is closed. All filters feature Vikuiti™ Technology, which improves screen color, contrast and clarity. HIGH TECH ENVY
your Apple iPod nano composed of 586 diamonds for a total of 10.36 carats. The case will have diamonds set in 120 grams of 14 carat white gold to mod out your iPod nano which holds up to 1,000 songs at 4 gigabytes and measures 3.5” by 1.6” by .27”. The diamond encrusted iPod case will be on display and available for special order at select International Gem and Jewelry shows or via the website at www.intergem.net The International Gem and Jewelry Show is one of the largest exhibitions of gems, minerals and jewelry in the world, with one-of-a-kind jewelry creations, estate jewelry, special celebrity exhibits and an array of accessories and products with over 80 shows a year throughout the United States. Madelyn Miller is a writer and web entrepreneur who writes for www.travellady.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com www.carladynews.com
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Wouldn’t
it be great to say, “I love you in 12 languages” to your significant other? This
Valentine’s Day surprise your loved one by saying, “I love you” in any of the
languages below. Or if you are lucky enough to go overseas this holiday, don’t
forget to pack the Euro Interpreter to overcome the language barrier and enjoy
your time together. 
Motorola’s new MD751 cordless phone gives the cabin bound
5.8 GHz of digital quality sound so your calls will be clear in any room
Wi-Fi
Finder: is a keychain device that will detect nearby hotspots and signal
strength. This helps travelers find a hotspot without having to boot up the
laptop.
Starring Carl Zeiss optics and a full set of advanced
digital camera features, the Nokia N90 is targeted at high-technology
enthusiasts who value the ultimate in connected mobile photography. The Nokia
N90 boasts a 2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and 20x digital zoom, integrated
flash, macro mode for sharp close-ups, and high quality video capture with
on-phone editing capabilities.
The Nokia N90 features two ergonomic modes for instant
photo and video capture. A dedicated capture key and the cover display (128 x
128 pixels) of up to 65,536 colors as a viewfinder make the snapshot experience
ever more effortless. Simply unfold and twist the main display (352 x 416
pixels), and the Nokia N90 is ready to shoot high quality 2 megapixel photos or
video in MP4 format using the high-resolution (352 x 416 pixels) 262,144 color
landscape display as a viewfinder.
Dedicated record and zoom keys, including up
to 8x digital zoom for video capture, provide for convenient one-hand operation.
With the Nokia XpressPrint solution, Nokia N90 users have a
variety of printing options: via PictBridge connecting the handset directly to a
compatible printer with a USB cable or over Bluetooth wireless technology, and
furthermore, the MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) can conveniently be removed from the
side of the device and inserted into a compatible printer.
SCANBUY is revolutionizing the way consumers shop, just in
time for Valentines Day. Let’s say you want that brand new ‘Entourage’ series
DVD set for your boyfriend but can only find it for $90.00 at BestBuy. If you
have SCANBUY on your mobile phone you can scan the barcode of the DVD and find
the best prices on the internet; including where it’s available for cheaper.
Olivier Attia, CEO of SCANBUY has taken barcode scanning
technology, put it onto your basic camera phone, and made mobile phones into
comparison shopping tools. Tired of people asking you what you want for the
holidays or your birthday? Make a shopping list on your phone and send it to
your friends and family and significant others via email, SMS, and Picture
Messaging. It is absolutely free and amazing. 
Sunlight
Saunas are the perfect Valentine's gift, as they use cutting-edge technology to
promote a happy heart (cardiovascular wellness) and weight loss, as well as
being the ultimate in home-spa romance.
With sheer indulgence in mind, the new Armana line at
Sunlight Saunas features a CD player with Blaupunct speakers (used by BMW), a
flat screen television and an MP3 circuit for PC and iPod stereo use.
The Journal of American College of Cardiology reports that
an infrared sauna treatment significantly lowers blood pressure, lowers
cholesterol and produces weight loss. As calculated by the increase in heart
rate, a 30-minute Sunlight Sauna session burns approximately 285 calories.
A nice gift for someone who enjoys traveling would be
digital travel guides available from Earthcomber (
A Windows Mobile-based Portable Media Center allows your
loved ones to carry their favorite entertainment in the palm of their hand. A
Portable Media Center is a pocket-sized device that can be loaded up with your
favorite music, television shows or digital photos. These devices can hold 5,000
songs, 80 hours of video or tens of thousands of digital photos—all while
weighing less than 10 ounces.
Simply fill the Portable Media Center with your
favorite music videos, songs, television shows, personal photos, or home movies
and it becomes an instant sanity solution for business travelers while on the
subway, in a cab, in-flight, or simply using around the town. 
If you really love your beloved, do you want him or her to
stand in the cold and manually scrape snow and ice from the windshield? No way.
HotShot by Microheat, Inc. installs on any vehicle and
removes snow, frost, bugs, bird poop and road grime in under 90 seconds with the
push of a button from inside the vehicle. The hot washer fluid technology is now
available as a standard option on the 2006 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne. In
the aftermarket, the cost is around $149 plus installation. And coming soon:
Zingy, the leader in mobile media, makes it easy to find
the perfect places to eat, shop and play in cities throughout America using the
Vindigo CityGuide. This electronic travel guide can be downloaded on any Palm OS
or Windows Mobile device, and is also available on most cell phones across all
the major carriers in the US It can be used to help navigate new cities and
states, whether traveling for business or pleasure. 
THUMP 2 is perfect for the travel-loving guy or gal on your
Valentine’s Day list. The THUMP 2 combines Oakley’s hottest sunglasses, the
Gascans, with MP3 technology to relieve the user of messy wires associated with
listening to music while on the go -
I fell in love with RoadWired’s multipurpose tech gear bag
it calls “The Pod.” The fashionable, compact carrying case is designed to
organize and protect a camera (digital or film) and all its accessories, and is
equally well suited for portable audio or handheld computing applications. The
Pod has more than twenty pockets and compartments organized in a unique “winged”
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator is the
latest version of Microsoft’s flagship travel and map software, enabling
consumers to travel with complete confidence on that family road trip, running
errands, commuting in a new city, planning business trips or even that big
Valentine’s date.
Apricorn's MicroKey was built with ruggedness in mind.
Manufactured from a lightweight, durable aluminum alloy, Apricorn’s tiny, high
capacity USB memory key enables you to take your data anywhere.
The MicroKey's slim design features extensive shock
mounting, insulating the HDD from vibration and shock, and a swivel interface,
giving accessibility to virtually any USB port, even adjacent ones. It's small
lightweight size (only 2.5 oz), and rugged carry case, perfect for carrying on a
belt, makes the MicroKey the most portable drive of its kind.
Available in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB models, the MicroKey comes
bundled with comprehensive encryption and synchronization software suite,
keeping your data up-to-date and protected.
Sunbeam Bedding has a whole new line of products that are
not only functional, but fashionable too. They offer the latest in technology
(some call these the "blankets with a brain") and comfort with luxurious fabrics
that are definitely soft to the touch. Not your old-fashioned electric blanket,
these are softer and more flexible than anything you have seen.
Casio recently introduced the EX-S500, it’s a tiny digital
camera that can also take videos. It is available in three colors – gray, white
and orange and is easy to use. The estimated retail value is $349.
Most people never consider preparing for the possibility of
a disaster – UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. With this year's hurricanes, floods, power
outages, and ice storms the need to be prepared is essential. Even the
Department of Homeland Security suggests getting prepared. Whether in the home,
car, boat, or RV, every person should get prepared and be ready for whatever
disaster may be looming. And now the best way to get ready is with a Ready
Freddy Emergency Preparedness Kit.
The green bag, labeled LIGHT*POWER*COMMUNICATIONS, contains
a flashlight (which is charged by shaking end to end for 30 seconds to provide
20 minutes of light), a Dynamo radio and lantern (which is charged for 20 – 30
minutes by using a hand crank for only 30 seconds), a cell phone charger with
adaptors for most cell phones (also charged by hand crank – 2 minutes will
provide 6 to 8 minutes of talk time), a 48-Hour emergency candle, waterproof
matches, and a 3-in-1 emergency light to plug into a wall to serve as a
low-level night light. This light will illuminate if the power goes out and can
also be used as a flashlight.
The AeroBed® Premier Dual Zone is ideal for travelers, as
they can simply take their bed along with them. 
The Johnny Light preserves dignity, slumbertime
serenity and creates peace in a romantic relationship, whether it is for
the newlyweds' "period of adjustment," or for a spouse, family member or
significant other. 
2. People also complain that the volume on portables is too
low to hear it over street and travel noises.
300 ohms), or mini-speakers, to share tunes, etc.
For the person who has everything, a $12,495 diamond
encrusted case to hold