Thursday, February 25th, 2010 
Is mom active? Does she work out, walk, jog or do any kind of aerobic exercise? Then how about a heart monitor? And not just any old monitor, how about one that she can wear on her wrist and isn’t butt ugly? This one comes in a nice coral pink, but if mom isn’t the pink type, it is available in other colours. And if you aren’t in the US, this items ships internationally as well.
So, a little about the important stuff. This watch monitor will display your heart rate, the amount of time you’ve exercised and your average heart rate for that time period. It does provide a variety of other info, but it’s not overly complicated. If mom is just looking to get fit and maybe lose a little weight, this just might be the thing to give her.
Is mom fitness conscious? Than show her you care by giving her a gift that matters!
Product Info:
- Zone Pointer: displays your target heart rate zone and where your current heart rate is within that zone.
- Polar OwnCal: Displays how many calories you are losing during exercise
- 24-hour clock with day/week indicator and stopwatch
- Large easy-to-read display with split screen
- One-year average battery life
- Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet)
You can find a full product description and read a myriad of product reviews here.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 
Does mom like to travel? Or does mom like to keep a record of visual memories of her kids and/or grandkids? Does she like to take pictures and maybe even video? Has she ever thought about buying a camcorder but the thought of carrying around such a clunky thing stopped her? Then she will love this pocket sized video camera!
The Kodak Zi8 is their newest generation pocket video camera, and it’s such a cool little camera. Just slip it in your pocket and forget about it until you need it. Not like a camcorder that’s hanging like a millstone around your neck and getting in the way.
It’s cute—it comes in a raspberry colour as well as black—and easy to use. Show mom you care by buying her a gift she’ll love! You can buy it online through amazon at this link here.
Product Description
It’s small enough to fit in a pocket, but why would you ever want to put it there? Whether out on the town or just hanging with friends, the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera captures every experience in stunning 1080p HD video. Stay in focus while you’re on the move with integrated image stabilization. Then kick back and watch all the action on your HDTV or share your scene on YouTube with the built-in USB. The Zi8 pocket video camera has all you need to define yourself in high definition.
Product Features
- Take full HD 1080p videos wherever you go
- Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in image stabilization
- Premiere your videos in the palm of your hand with the vivid 2.5-inch color LCD
- No cables to worry about–just swing out the USB arm to upload, share and charge
- Get a new perspective–take amazing 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures
- Share on Facebook and YouTube with ease–built-in software makes editing and uploading simple
- Compatible with PC and MAC (Use with Apple iLife Suite of products) operating systems
- Compatible with iTunes for syncing with Apple TV, iPhone and iPod Devices
- Plenty of room for more–record up to 10 hours of HD video (Record ~20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps) with the expandable SD/SDHC Card slot that can hold up to 32 GB
- Capture your friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology
- See more details and accurate colors in low light
- Make audio awesome–the external microphone jack lets you record in stereo
- Be ready for the big screen right out of the box with complementary HDMI cable
- Record from a distance or play back on your TV with ease with available remote control
- Grab attention and define your style with the ultra-compact design, stunning looks, and a range of colors
What’s in the Box:
- Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera
- KLIC-7004 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Adapter and cable for battery charging
- HDMI and AV cables
- Wrist strap
- User’s Guide
- ArcSoft MediaImpression Software for Kodak (on-camera)
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