Rumor has it that Walmart is offering the chance to preorder online one of the new Nintendo DSi models for their schedule release price of $169. You can choose from black or blue cases. More colors will likely become available in the future, but for now those are all that’s been made available.

According to Kelly Thompson, Walmart.com’s chief merchant,

“Walmart.com has made tens of thousands of Nintendo DSi units available for preorder, giving more customers the chance to enjoy one of the most sought-after handheld consoles in history. Customers continue to choose Walmart.com to find the best online selection and strongest values in video games, especially for popular releases like the Nintendo DSi.”

>> Read the press release for full details about the preorder opportunity.

The Samsung SGH-U700 is an amazingly slim 12.1 millimeter in width, but it is a fully functional 3G HSDPA mobile phone, and a darn good looking one at that.

Not only does it looks shiny and skinny, but it packs a decent power punch with up to 5 hours of talk time or 270 hours of standby time. Not too shabby for such a light weight. (light weight, get it? -lol- no really, it only weighs 86 grams)

It’s also got a built in picture editor to go along with it’s 3.5 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture & VGA. You’ll find a full html internet browser, an organizer and mp3 player among the features as well. Don’t worry there’s plenty of room in the 20MB built in memory, plus there’s a card slot for expandability.

Of course, no cell phone is perfect. Even with it’s slim styling, shiny look, and light weight portability this phone has a few flaws mentioned by users. The biggest complaint heard about this phone is that the buttons are too sensitive, which leads to the occasional misdial or having to start over more often than you might like.

If you’re an iPhone user, you might feel like you have it all at this point. And why wouldn’t you? With a phone, Internet access, games, music, and a built-in digital camera all in one sexy little package. There are few little things you can do to make your iPhone work even harder for you.

Get more in less space – setting the font to the smallest size lets you read more of a story or email in the screen. This makes checking email a faster process. But if you find it hard to see, just increase the font size for more comfortable reading. What’s great is that you can adjust the font to your personal preferences.

Add to spell check – To make you look good, iPhone flags a word that it thinks is misspelled. Sometimes it’s a business related word or just a slang word, but it’s not an error. To “teach” your iPhone a new word, press 3 times to cancel the correction and the word will become part of your iPhone dictionary!

Take a closer look – The iPhone has a magnifying glass that lets you zoom in on a section of words. Tapping and holding brings up the magnifying glass. Focusing on the area you’re editing makes it easier to focus on this smaller screen.

Bring on the videos – The iPhone offers the option to watch videos but they have to be in the right format. YouTube is cozy with Apple, so the videos posted work well on the iPhone.

Get a designer theme – After spending all that money on an iPhone, you certainly don’t want yours to have the same theme as someone else has. Why not download free iPhone themes directly into the phone? Download the “Hack Toolkit” to get into the iPhone and change themes. Several Internet sites offer these themes.

I’m sure there are loads of little shortcuts and techniques out there to make your iPhone work harder, faster, and better. What are some of the little things you’ve found while playing around with your iPhone?

If you’re a laptop user then I don’t have to tell you that they can get pretty toasty when in use. The Cool Lap computer desk is designed to keep your laptop cool when you’re actually using it on your lap.

Similar to the chill mats you might find for on your desk, the Cool Lap is designed to be sort of a portable desk combined with a chill mat to create the perfect accessory for any laptop computer user. You’re going to be a million times more comfortable with one of these over your lap. You won’t have to try to balance the computer on your leg or the arm of the chair anymore. No more sitting at funny angles to see the screen, and more importantly no more overheated laptop with an overworked constantly running cooling fan.

That’s not all this little lap desk can do either. It also it provides a rich stereo system for the computer, or any MP3 player or gaming device. Powered by a USB connection to the computer, the 2.1-channel amplifier drives two 5-watt speakers and a 10-watt subwoofer. Two quiet, integrated fans positioned under the keyboard spin at 1500 rpm to keep the laptop cool even with extended use.

Going paperless is all you hear about being buzzed around offices around the globe. This portable business card scanner is another gadget designed to help you do just that.

The patented NeatReceipts intelligent text recognition software reads information accurately from business cards and organizes the data electronically. It actually looks for and captures all of the contact information you would normally need, such as name, company, title, address, phone, email, website and fax. You can scan business cards directly into your Outlook, or scan into Neat Business Cards and export to vCard, Excel, PDF, or Plaxo formats.

Of course you don’t want to be carrying some heavy scanner gizmo in your laptop bag or even your purse. This little wonder weighs less than 4 ounces, so it is truly portable. It’s also extremely accurate, scanning with accuracy so you get all the information you need stored quickly, easily, and safely. It even lets you choose whether to scan in full color or in greyscale at 600 dpi maximum resolution.

Created by award winning designer, Jukka Setala this “beanbag chair” adds a playful sense of whimsy and comfort to any interior, and gives you video game or relaxing time a little bit more zing.

While it might not have the built in speakers and headphone jacks that true video gamer chairs have, this comfy floor cushion will keep you from getting “gamer butt” and look good sitting in your living room at the same time. Who wants one of those ugly video game rockers sitting in the middle of the floor when guests come over to visit? I know I sure don’t.

With a piece like this for game time you don’t have to hide the evidence later. A brilliant solution to help keep you off the floor and comfortable without taking away from your decor. A huge plus if you’re like me and don’t have a separate family room or game room. Of course, it’s great for just hanging out, watching television, or listening to some music as well.

The Wii Fit Workout Kit has everything you need to go along with your Wii Fit to get a great workout experience. This Workout Kit includes one 5′6″ non-skid textured workout mat for your Wii Balance Board, one rechargeable battery pack and charging cable, two soft grip 2 lbs. dumbbells, one workout towel, two wrist bands, and one water bottle to keep you hydrated

The Wii Fit workouts are becoming very popular in a hurry. Who would have thought that a video game system would get America off their collective rear end’s and moving again! It’s truly happening in living rooms and game rooms across the country. Kids and adults are loving the fun and challenging workouts that the Wii Fit gives them. It’s never been easier to get your 30 - 60 minute workout without going to the gym.

You can work towards your goals and monitor your progress using the Wii Fit. Add the workout kit and you’ve practically got a home gym all set up without any fancy equipment. The Wii Fit workout takes you through varying stages of exercise and flows along with your own personal experience. It keeps track of YOU and stays on your level, getting increasingly more difficult as you progress to keep your workout fresh and new.

Every detail is customized to your own profile, and each family member can set up their own profile to track their progress and compare with each other. The board will even take your weight and body mass measurements to let you know exactly where you’re at in reaching your goals. You can practice Yoga, play balance games, do aerobics, or even work on strength training right in the comfort of your living room without the pressures and hassles of a gym membership.

First and foremost you want to only access an iPhone download sites of the highest quality for MP3 format with guarantees for its members that no spyware or adware will come hidden with the downloads. As an iPhone owner, be careful what you download. Apple-approved sites are user-friendly, while others may not be. You want to protect your cell phone and your investment.

The power of the iPhone is like an uncapped volcano - it just keeping on coming! A popular feature is the ease in downloading. Apple, the iPhone creator, knows that software downloads to this powerful pocket device are so desirable that other producers are getting into the act.

Basically, you’re limited only by available space on your iPhone. Some iPhone download sites are membership sites that offer unlimited movies, TV shows, music, games, eBooks and software. Some even have 24/7 technical support teams to answer any questions you have about your iPhone downloads. You might get lucky and find a site that gives a bonus for joining, like the ability to receive free DVD-to-PC-to-iPhone software.

Different sites offer different features and their multi-media downloads vary from small to large selections. Find a site with fast downloads – not one that bogs down visitors and makes you wait to get your hands on your iPhone goodies.

I’ve noticed that more and more we’ve become dependable on our cell phones and digital technology. But, are you really getting all the best uses out of your gadgets?

Here’s some photos to help your mind think of things to do with your phone … oh say next time you’re at a concert or a political extravaganza.

Cellphones are great for concert encores. No burnt fingers from your lighter!
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Maybe speaking even more to a sign of the times is this image of our new president and his wife… and hundreds of people holding up their phones and digital cameras to snap a picture at the Youth Ball on Inauguration Day.
Photo seen at Gizmodo

It may seem odd to see this happening from this angle, but I think this is a really good thing for history in general. Think about all the documentation we will have for History to share with future generations compared to the History of the past where a lot of what we’ve learned is just passed down by word of mouth with little photographic documentation at all, if any.

Some may say that we over document things in our lives these days. It’s easy to think that way with cameras built into everything these days from your keychain to your cell phone & your Nintendo DS. Just about everyone has a camera in their pocket these days. It’s easy to snap of pic of even the silliest things.

Ever sat down to dinner at a restaurant and snapped a pic of the food in front of you? Many bloggers and lifecasters do just that on an almost daily basis. While it might seem silly at first, it’s definitely shaping the way of the future and making a record of how we live our lives in the now. Not to mention providing funny and interesting blog content across the web.

The HP LaserJet 1018 is a compact, inexpensive, alternative to more expensive laser printers. It’s small size and low price tag make it perfect for the small office, home business or even just for every day family use.

The HP 1018 costs around $129, making it comparable in cost to some high end inkjets. If you’ve been looking for high quality b&w printing, then the HP 1018 might be a good solution for you without breaking the bank.

Just because the price tag and size are small, doesn’t mean this printer can’t stand up there with the big boys. This little printer is quite fast and can print up to 12 pages per minute in clear, quality black and white print. The cost of the new print cartridges is sort of scary at first, they run around $70. However, these cartridges last longer than most that you might be used to. I’m finding one or two cartridges lasting longer than a 6 pack of cartridges would have with my old printer.

Another option to keep this printer even more affordable and budget friendly is to shop around for recycled cartridges. A lot of times you can pick these up for way less than the typical new cartridge. It’s just a matter of finding the right provider to get cartridges for your printer model.