Apple MacBook - The Apple MacBook features the latest in mobile computing technology. At it’s heart is an Intel Core Duo processor. A processor with 2 separate cores. In English, that means it’s like having 2 processors in one. The MacBook also features a glossy 13.3" widescreen display. It’s 79% brighter and has 30% more viewing space than the previous iBook model! You also get a suite of Apple created software titles like Front Row for navigating your computer via the included Apple Remote, and iLife ‘06, which handles…well, your life. Everything from music, photos, video, calendars, blogs, podcasts, and more. These are some amazing features, but the MacBook has a lot more to offer…. 60GB 5400RPM SATA HDD Slot-Loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive Write Speeds - up to 24x CD-R & 16x CD-RW Read Speeds - up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Intel GMA 950 Graphics Processor with 64MB of shared memory (memory is taken from the main system’s RAM) Built-in iSight Camera 13.3 Glossy Widescreen Display 1280×800 Native Resolution Ports - 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0, Mini-DVI (support for DVI, VGA, S-Video & Composite Video Out via optional adapters), Combined Optical Digital Audio Input/Audio Line Input, Combined Optical Digital Audio Output/Headphone Out Built-in Stereo Speakers Built-in 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g) Support Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Module Color - White Unit Dimensions - 1.08 (h) x 12.78 (w) x 8.92 (d) Unit Weight - 5.2 lbs.
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From this Nintendo Press Release: Nintendo’s wildly popular Wii home video game system not only revolutionizes how people play games, but it also entices new people into the world of gaming. On Dec. 22, Nintendo and Opera Software bring the Internet to the living room couch with a free beta version of the Opera Web browser. Wii owners who are connected and have activated the Wii Shop Channel can download a free beta version of the Opera browser to activate the Internet Channel of the Wii Menu and begin surfing the Web.
This newest Wii Menu channel provides yet another feature to draw non-gamers in, says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “All kinds of people already have discovered that Wii is like nothing they have ever tried before, and our red-hot sales reflect this public enthusiasm
Our software brings the power and reach of the Internet to the hottest video game system available, says Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President, Devices, at Opera Software. “Wii’s unique interface adds a new dimension to our browser, making it a useful tool that the whole family will enjoy operating with ease.
The Top Ten Books in this week’s Bestellers List at Amazon, see The Top Ten Books here for more info including some reader reviews in our online store (ranking as of writing of this article, might change over time)
And the top ten Bestellers this week are:
• You: On A Diet: The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management
• The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
• Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
• Suite Francaise
• The God Delusion
• Plum Lovin’ (A Stephanie Plum Novel)
• YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger
• The Secret
• Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2)
• Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home
BBC News reports here: Time-travelling sci-fi hero Doctor Who has beaten yet another rival - this time in the book publishing charts.
Top Ten Book Publishing Chart:
1. Doctor Who (271,551 sales)
2. Beano (above - 187,172)
3. Bratz (112,044)
4. Match (110,076)
5. Disney/ Pixar (80,703)
6. Thomas and Friends (80,557)
7. Disney Princess (78,627)
8. Dandy (76,886)
9. Oor Wullie (73,096)
10. WWE (70,141)
BBC News reports here: British consumers will buy about 30 million electrical and electronic items over the coming six months, according to the Energy Saving Trust (EST).
UK’S Gadgets Shopping List - The Top Ten:
Over the next six months, Britons intend to buy:
digital cameras - 2.5 million
mobile phones - 2.5 million
televisions - 2.25 million
computers - 1.75 million
cordless phones - 1.25 million
DVD players/recorders - 1.25 million
microwave ovens - 1.25 million
mp3 players - 1.25 million
electric kettles - 1.25 million
hairdryers/stylers - 1 million
NewsFactor writes here at Yahoo News: Just in time for the last holiday-shopping push, Microsoft has extended the Xbox 360’s warranty from 90 days to one year, providing its fan base with the same warranty length available with consoles from rivals Sony and Nintendo.
The Top Ten Magazine Subscription Christmas Gift Ideas from in this week’s Bestsellers List at Amazon, see The Top Ten Magazine Subscriptions here for more info including some reader reviews in our on line store (ranking as of writing of this article, might change over time).
The Top Ten Magazine Subscription Christmas Gift Ideas are:
• O: The Oprah Magazine [with $5 Bonus]
• Mental Floss [with $5 Bonus]
• Sports Illustrated [1-year subscription] [with $5 Bonus]
• Smithsonian [with $5 Bonus]
• Sports Illustrated for Kids [1-year subscription] [with $5 Bonus]
• Cooking Light [1-year subscription] [with $5 Bonus]
• Men’s Health [with $5 Bonus]
• Wired [1-year subscription] [with $5 Bonus]
• National Geographic [with $5 Bonus]
• Rolling Stone
The Nikon D40 is an interchangeable-lens digital SLR that unites the brilliant performance of world-famous Nikkor lenses and the practicality of a remarkably small and light camera body. It boasts handling and performance advantages that do away with the frustrations often associated with compact digital cameras, making it ideal for anyone who wants to capture spectacular digital pictures without fuss or complication. Thanks to Nikon’s world beating digital and optical technologies, the D40 makes it amazingly simple to capture beautiful pictures in almost any situation.
The D40 is equipped with a specially designed 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens; it’s light and compact, making it easy to carry anywhere. The camera’s design incorporates fewer potentially confusing controls and other distractions, allowing anyone to take breathtaking pictures while eliminating the need to "learn" photography.
The D40 features a high-resolution 6.1-effective-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor and a highly advanced Nikon Image Processing Engine. These combine to produce exceptional image detail with true, vivid colors. For more Info on the top rated Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens see this page here in our online store.
Wii Forecast Channel will allow you to check the weather, not only where you live, but all over the world. This Channel can only be accessed when the Wii console is connected to the Internet.