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Cobra microTalk PR4260-2
Cobra Two Way Radios
18-Mile GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather Channel.
These GMRS/FRS two-way radios come in a value pack with a range of up to 18 miles. The pack also includes rechargeable NiMH batteries, a two-port desktop charger, and two earbud microphones (with push to talk button). The desktop charger wall adapter can also charge one radio through its speaker/microphone/charge jack.
Excellent price on these portable walkie talkie radios with weather channel.
Posted by Rich Mortlock
The following Vuzix products have been or will soon be discontinued. The most recent is the Vuzix Portable DVD Player.
Vuzix Discontinued Products
- iWear AV230
- iWear IP230
- iWear DV920
- iWear M920
- Portable DVD Player
New Vuzix Compatibility Chart
For those of you looking for the right set of Video Glasses for your video source (iPhone, Archos Player, Creative Zen Media Player, DVD, Wii, XBox etc.) check out the link to the new compatibility chart to guide you through the selection process.
Vuzix Compatability Chart
As a reminder whenever you purchase a set of video glasses it's a good idea to also get the Eye shields. They really make a difference and immerse the user into the video not to mention that they block most ambient room light for a better viewing experience.
Posted by Rich Mortlock
Rich Mortlock, Owner & Licensed Retailer for Wacom Products
AHD Electronics (http://www.ahdelectronics.com) has announced the addition of the Wacom Intuos4 Graphic Tablet to its line of Amateur and Professional Pen Tablet. Wacom is famous for its cutting edge design of their Graphics Tablets serving Photographers, Designers and Artists whom rely on the simplicity and functionality of the Pen Tablet to enhance their productivity and professional image.
The Intuos4 is available in four sizes to fit any budget from the Intuos4 Small (4"x6" work area), Intuos4 Medium (6"x9"), Intuos4 Large (8"x13") and the Intuos4 Extra Large (12"x19"). Prices as of April 2009 range from $199.00 to $789.00 to fit the needs of the first-time user or the serious Professional.
Benefits of the Wacom Graphic Tablet include:
Four Sizes from Small to Extra Large to fit your particular needs
Entry Price below $200
Edit Photos, Paint, Draw, Write
2048 Levels of unique Pen Pressure Sensitivity
Dynamically adjust exposure, brush size, opacity and more
User defined Graphics Tablet Express Keys activate frequently used short-cuts and modifiers
Finger sensitive Touch Ring controls four user assigned functions such as Rotate, Zoom, Scroll & brush size
Tablets designed for use by Right or Left Handed users
Full Two Year Warranty
Work smarter not harder with your Intuos4 Pen Tablet:
Set up the Intuos4 ExpressKeys to activate your own unique, time-saving shortcuts and modifiers in each of your applications. With Intuos4, remembering your shortcut settings is now as easy as casting a quick glance at the tablet. Each ExpressKey is now equipped with an accompanying illuminated display, providing a constant reminder of the Keys application-specific function.
Intuos4 Software Offer:
With the purchase of any Intuos4 Graphics Tablet, you can participate in the Intuos4 bundled software download program. Intuos4 purchasers, in the Americas, are eligible to download the following valuable software applications for free: Wacom Brushes 3.0. and Nik® Color Efex ProTM WE6. In addition, Intuos4 owners may choose any two (2) of the following: Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7 for the PC (Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 6 for the Mac), Autodesk® SketchBook® Express® 2010, and Corel® PainterTM Sketch Pad. Actual offer may vary.
The Intuos4 Graphics Tablet compliments the Wacom line of Pen Tablets carried by AHD Electronics (http://www.ahdelectronics/). Other Wacom products carried include: Bamboo Fun Small Pen Tablet , Bamboo Fun Medium Pen Tablet, Wacom Cintiq 12", Wacom Cintiq 21ux.
About AHD Electronics
AHD Electronics is an Internet Retailer of brand name Consumer Electronics that sells primarily to the end consumer (B2C). AHD Electronics sells on several platforms including its own Webstore and Amazon. AHD Electronics began business several years ago as an alternative to shopping at the big box stores with long lines and poor return policies. A sampling of the Manufacturers they represent are; Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance, Mustek, SanDisk, Wacom, Vuzix, Oregon Scientific, Coby, Audiovox, Memorex, Panasonic, Phillips, Toshiba, Sony. For more information including product recalls, breaking news, release date mail-lists for new products and more visit the AHD Electronics Blog.
News Release Contact Info:
Please contact Rich Mortlock (richmortlock@ahdelectronics.com) for questions regarding this release or company information. To contact AHD Electronics or Rich Mortlock by phone please call: 888-707-3463.
Posted by Rich Mortlock
Video Glasses of the Future
The new Vuzix Wrap 920av Sunglass style video glasses are set for release in Fall 2009. Vuzix has kept us waiting for some time now but I think the wait will be worth it.
The Wrap 920AV is the world's "first in class" Video Eyewear that takes the form of a standard pair of fashionable sunglasses with revolutionary ‘see-thru' Quantum optics technology that doesn't block out the world around you. Utilizing Vuzix' Quantum optics technology and ultra low power electronics, the Wrap 920AV is the most advanced video eyewear available today.
Made for use with iPhone
Its unique ‘see-thru' lens design allows you to stay grounded in the real world while watching your private video display or experiencing augmented or mixed reality on mobile devices such as the iPhone.
Connects to any video device
The Wrap 920AV is designed to connect to all NTSC or PAL audio/video devices with video-out capabilities. Supported devices include:
- iPod®/iPhone
- Portable DVD Players
- Media Players
- Digital Cameras
- Camcorders
- Cellular phones with video out
- Video Game Systems
- PCs & Laptops with S-Video
AHD Electronics (http://www.ahdelectronics.com) invites you to view the Vuzix Compatibility Chart to determine which Vuzix product best fits your needs.
Posted by Rich Mortlock
Intuos4 Graphic Tablet
AHD Electronics (http://www.ahdelectronics.com/) is pleased to announce that the newest Pen Tablet offered by Wacom to hit the market-place is now in stock and ready for delivery. Pricing for the Intuos4 Graphics Tablets ranging in size from Small to X-Large will retail from $229.95 to $789.95.
The Intuos4 Graphics Tablet comes in four sizes for different applications, needs and budget and with new design and features inspired by members of the professional creative community, we are sure that you will find one to fit your needs.
- Designed for Photographers from Amateur to Professional, these Pen Tablets offer excellent flexibility and ease of use.
- Quickly and professionally edit photos and create digital artwork with natural pen control.
The Intuos4 set of Graphics Tablets are a compliment to the flagship pen tablet the Wacom Cintiq 21ux Graphic Tablet. Quickly and professionally edit photos and create digital artwork with natural pen control.
Improve your workflow and productivity, while enabling creative expression in numerous professional software applications. With the purchase of any Intuos4 tablet, you can participate in the Intuos4 bundled software download program. Intuos4 purchasers, in the Americas, are eligible to download the following valuable software applications for free: Wacom Brushes 3.0. and Nik® Color Efex ProTM WE6. In addition, Intuos4 owners may choose any two (2) of the following: Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7 for the PC (Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 6 for the Mac), Autodesk® SketchBook® Express® 2010, and Corel® PainterTM Sketch Pad. Actual offer may vary.
All Intuos4 Graphic Tablets offer a full Two Year Warranty!
Visit our website at http://www.ahdelectronics.com/ to view the full line of affordably priced Wacom Pen Display Products today!
Posted by Rich Mortlock
Sometimes you have to expand your horizons and deviate from the norm. We broke the mold of "Electronics" and ventured into something new and you are the beneficiary!
Starting today, AHD Electronics began selling deeply discounted Aeropostal Clothing. At savings of 50% off for most items, we just had to add this clothing line to our Inventory.
These are discount clothing items from Hoodies to T-Shirts and more. New items added daily as they come in. Can't get to the Aeropostale Outlet Store? We can and we provide the discounted clothing to you through our website.
If you ever wanted Aeropostal clothing but couldn't afford it..Now you can.
Check out the selection of Aeropostale Designer Clothing
Let us do the leg work while you dress up in style!
Posted by Rich Mortlock
Design inspired by the original K.I.T.T. Mio brings the magic of Knight Rider to GPS navigation.
That's right, the same Knight Rider technology from the TV Series you wanted for your car and now it's finally here. You remember K.I.T.T, the brains and voice behind the vehicle and the flashing red lights in the dark.
Let's see what Mio's Knight Rider Navigation has to offer:
- Features a 4.3" TFT color LCD display with anti-glare touchscreen
- Includes a preloaded map of the U.S. and Canada, plus over 4 million points of interest (P.O.I.)
- Features the voice of K.I.T.T. (William Daniels) providing turn-by-turn voice guidance
- Knight Rider's voice synthesizer lights move every time a navigation greeting or instruction's given
Be the first on your block to get the coolist gps navigation ever!
Watch the YouTube Night Rider GPS Product Video Here:
Posted by Rich Mortlock
"The following is a reprint of an article I published on the Internet about surviving a winter storm while traveling and what you need to know to increase your chances of survival and being rescued."
Anyone, and I mean Everyone who travels in wintry conditions need to take a few steps to insure their survival if stranded.
I will introduce you to a very interesting GPS Tracker called " Spot Satellite Messenger " that will inform others of your exact whereabouts via email or text message, send a distress 911 call for help and notify the proper authorities automatically wherever you are (even where your cell phone won't work) but first read the full story.
Think about how many people travel alone during school breaks, sales calls, camping, fishing, hiking etc.
Surviving Winter Storms:
Traveling in Winter poses its own special set of dangers. The weather can change in an instant. Be alert and pay special attention to changing conditions. Here are some items you need to carry with you even on a short trip to the store. Don't assume that you'll be back in a few minutes.
If the weather presents a challenge before you venture out, notify someone as to your travel plans, route, destination and estimated time it will take. If you have no one to notify, leave a note at the place you left from. If something happens to you along the way, at least authorities will have a better understanding of why you were out and where you were going.
Items you need to make sure are in your vehicle before traveling:
- Always keep spare warm clothes and a blanket in the car. Don't forget waterproof gloves. Once your hands and feet get cold and wet, it's hard to perform needed tasks like shoveling yourself out.
- You've heard it before. Full tank of gas, Flashlight, batteries and flares.
- A candle and lighter or better yet, waterproof matches. A candle may be enough for you to keep warm until help arrives if you run out of gas in the car.
- Carry a Wind-Up portable Flashlight/Radio. Never needs batteries. This is a MUST HAVE in any car! Very affordable and always ready. Some even come with an emergency strobe light.
- The very "Techy" may want a Solar Powered cell phone charger unit.
- Carry a shovel. Any size any color. You'll wish you did!
- Pack a few Glow Sticks. I'll tell you why later.
- Keep a mirror (or use rear view mirror) for signaling
- Packaged hand warmers
 Important Safety Reminders:
Don't run the engine constantly.
It produces deadly carbon monoxide fumes that can kill you. Crack a window open opposite the exhaust pipe to allow fresh air in.
Same goes for the candle. An open flame consumes oxygen and if you fall asleep may cause a fire.
If you ever get stranded:
Make sure you vehicle is visible from the street. In a snow storm, emergency crews can have a difficult time identifying a car as being occupied if they can see it at all. Keep the snow off the windows and use your emergency flashers. Headlights consume too much battery power if your engine is not running.
- If you attempt to leave your car and seek help, leave a note in the car of which direction you're headed and at what time you left. A destination is useful to authorities who may be looking for you. They can check there first to see that you made it or are missing.
- If you will be in the same location for an extended period, use whatever is available to you such as rocks, branches, fencing or whatever you can get your hands on to make the universal help sign large enough for people to see. Spell out 911 any way you can!
- Have an emergency plan with your family or friends before you need to use one. One item you may wish to discuss is cell phone use. Chances are you don't carry a spare battery. If you use a car charger it is only useful if the car battery still has power in it.
- Keep the phone warm. Place it inside your jacket near your body heat if you venture outside.
- If you have made contact with someone and it will be a while until they can get to you, discuss the option of calling them every half hour or "On the Hour" to conserve battery life.
- Have a few snacks in the car that won't freeze and will give you needed energy. Granola bars and Chocolate bars are great stand-buys.
- Any bottled water in the car will probably be frozen when you go to drink it. Try melting snow in a metal container (camping cup or dish) on the warm engine or heat duct. Hint: If the car isn't running to melt the snow to drink, remember the candle I told you to have on hand?
- Glow sticks and their florescent colors are a great contrast against the white snowy back-round. Tape or use your shoe lace to hold the Glow Stick to the highest point of your car that can be seen from any angle, especially above. Even if someone is not looking for you and they spot an orange glow stick on a car antenna off the side of the road, I'll bet they stop to investigate.
- If you attempt to walk to shelter or safety, take a glow stick and secure it to your coat. It will be easier to spot you.
When you are confronted with the fact that you are stranded and in trouble you need to make VERY SERIOUS LIFE SAVING DECISIONS.
First, always assume that no one knows you're out there.
Conserve everything that you have with you. Make it last. Keep warm and make rational decisions. Estimate if necessary, how long it will be until daylight and determine if staying put is your best option. Ask yourself these questions:
- Have I got enough fuel to wait it out?
- Is food and water a problem?
- How long until someone discovers me overdue?
- Am I or a passenger hurt and in need medical attention?
- Do I have the ability to contact someone and stay in contact?
- Have I done everything possible to make sure someone sees me?
- Am I out of immediate danger or do I need to move somewhere safe?
Above all else keep calm.
Most situations turn out with bad results that started with bad decisions. Almost all Emergency situations are Dynamic in nature. They constantly evolve and change. You should re-evaluate your situation to make sure you are on track for a successful outcome.
To view our website visit: http://www.ahdelectronics.com/
These winter survival tips are my opinion only. There are many ways to survive winter emergencies. I have compiled these and offered them to you based on my knowledge of emergency rescue over the past 30 years. When faced with a Life-Threatening situation, you must do what you feel is the right thing to do in your situation based on your surroundings.
We hear of survival stories all the time. I would love to hear about yours! If you have an interesting story that you would like to share please leave your comments here.
Posted by Rich Mortlock
If you have ever pondered the idea of trying solar powered chargers, now might be the time to take the plunge. How great would it be, not to have to depend on electricity or batteries to keep your cell phone, computer, cameras, handheld gps and other items running at full charge when you're away from a power source? Think of the endless charging possibilities that you can come up with when camping, hiking, canoeing, traveling and even in your backyard or during power outages or emergencies.
The xPowerTM Solar 400 Charger Pack is the first portable power pack that incorporates solar power in a compact, affordable, portable power source. And it's completely self-renewing, which means the 5-watt solar panel has the ability to recharge itself. Click here to read more about the xPower 400 solar charger.
Other solar chargers are available on a smaller scale than the xPower 400 and work on the same principle using the sun as its power source to keep your battery operated toys running at full speed.
You know what it's like. You're away from home, you really need to make that one call...and your mobile phone has just run out of battery power (again). Or maybe you're relaxing on a beautiful beach and your iPod has just played its final tune or you're at the top of a mountain looking out at an incredible view...and your camera battery's dead.
The smart choice for powering your equipment in over 150 countries worldwide is the Power Monkey eXplorer solar charger. Compatible with the majority of mobile phones, PDA's, MP3 players, digital cameras, handheld games and more. Read more of the Power Monkey eXplorer solar chargers description.
Posted by Rich Mortlock
Garmin has addressed the following voluntary recall of the Marine GPSMap issue. AHD Electronics takes marine gps navigation seriously and as a reminder, if you own a Garmin GPSMap unit, please check to see if the product number and serial numbers match the following recalled catagories.
There had been an issue with position information which may have caused an incorrect heading.
Garmin will repair your unit at no cost to you. Please contact Garmin with any questions.
Information obtained from From Garmin in July 2007
The effected GPSMap units are as follows:
- GpsMap 520 & 520s
- GpsMap 530 & 530s
- GpsMap 540 & 540s
- GpsMap 550 & 550s
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DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE:
Affected GPSMAP 520, 530, 540, 550 units may provide incorrect position information to the user or to interfaced NMEA devices in some circumstances.
When this happens:
A navigation error may result. Interfaced NMEA device(s) would not receive correct position information. Autopilots utilizing the GPS outputs may navigate to unintended locations.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED:
Return affected products to Garmin for repair.
To ensure customer safety, Garmin is issuing this recall notice for units within the serial number range listed in the table below. Any affected units are to be returned to Garmin for repair. Any unit outside of this range is not affected.
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Description |
SN Start |
SN End |
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GPSMAP 520 |
132000000 |
132001915 |
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GPSMAP 520s, No Xdcr |
133000000 |
133003139 |
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GPSMAP 520s, DF Xdcr |
133000000 |
133003369 |
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GPSMAP 530 |
134000000 |
134000700 |
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GPSMAP 530s |
135000000 |
135000005 |
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GPSMAP 540 |
136000000 |
136001987 |
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GPSMAP 540s, No Xdcr |
137000000 |
137002597 |
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GPSMAP 540s, DF Xdcr |
137000000 |
137002846 |
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GPSMAP 550 UK |
138000000 |
138000169 |
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GPSMAP 550s, UK No Xdcr |
139000000 |
139000247 |
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GPSMAP 550 AUS |
13A000000 |
13A000118 |
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GPSMAP 550s, AUS, DF Xdcr |
13B000000 |
13B000162 |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Factory repair of all units within the listed serial number range will be covered under warranty. Shipping charges to and from Garmin's factory will also be covered.
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Last modified on: 06/29/2007 |
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