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    Episodes (48)

    Show #44 - Home Monitoring Tech

    Show #44 - Home Monitoring Tech
    Norbtek.info Podcast, September 23, 2007,
    Show #44 – Home Monitoring Tech

    Affiliations:
    Techpodcasts.com
    Blubrry.com

    Listener line at (206) 888-NORB (6672)
    Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com

    Home Monitoring Solutions:
    AT&T Remote Monitor - $200 to $350 plus $10 to $40/mo for monitoring

    iControl - $100 to $250 plus $15/mo or $150/yr for monitoring

    Smarthome - $1600 no monitoring fees

    Show #43 - Scrapbook Tech

    Show #42 - Home Tech

    Show #42 - Home Tech

    Norbtek.info Podcast, August 7, 2007,

    Show #042 – Home Tech

    Affiliations:

    Techpodcasts.com

    Blubrry.com

    Contact Info:

    Listener line: (206) 888-6672 (NORB)

    Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com

    UV-C light - $1000 on up. Replacement bulb - $100 to $200.

    Bryant

    Turner Lock - $45 for the deadbolt; $55 for a combo kit

    Airider vacuum

    AXIS 360

    Bibliotheca

    Bose Lifestyle - $2000 to $3800 @ Bose factory stores.

    Heatilator SFE-35 - $800 to $1400

    Show #40 - Home Safety Tech

    Show #40 - Home Safety Tech

    Norbtek.info Podcast, July 14, 2007,

    Show #041 – Home Safety Tech

    Affiliations:

    Techpodcasts.com

    Blubrry.com

    Contact info:

    Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com

    Listener line: (206) 888-NORB

    (206) 888-6672

    Home Safety Tech

    Tot-Lok – Amazon - $13

    HotStopLowe’s $25 to $45

    Emergency planning and checklists

    Emergency preparedness for individuals with special needs

    Xcaper - Fire masks - $25 to $90 Single and family packs.

    PEARL – Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladders for upstairs bedrooms. $329/ea.

    Smoke Detectorsremote control

    Battery Operated

    Plug In

    Hard Wired

    Carbon Monoxide DetectorsHome Depot - $44

    Auxiliary Devices

    Heat Detectors

    Strobes

    Fire ExtinguishersKitchen and Garage – Target $17 to $30

    Home Safety Council

    Show #40 - Bike Tech

    Show #40 - Bike Tech

    Norbtek.info Podcast, June 26, 2007.

    Show #040 – Bicycle Tech

    Affiliations:

    Techpodcasts.com

    Blubrry.com

    Contact info:

    norbtek.info@gmail.com

    (206) 888-NORB

                     (6672)

     

    Pearl Izumi Vertex MP3 Bib - $400

    Castelli Split Second Jersey - $150

    Swobo Merino Jersey - $98

    Descente Classic Pro Chevron Shorts - $90

    Oakley RADAR - $155 to $255

    Exo-nerve - $130

    Robota - $90

    Diadora Ergo Carbon - $170

    Shimano SH-M121 - $100

    Speedplay Light Action Pedal System - $115 MSRP

    Rotor Agilis Crank Set & Q-Rings - $329 Crank Set & $159 for the Q-Rings which on Sale thru June (shipped to US address)

    ZIPP ZED6 Wheels - $2,700 (set)

    Jelly Belly Sport Beans - $20 (Amazon.com)

    http://theprobar.com/

    http://nuun.com/

    http://www.cytosport.com/

    http://propelwater.com/

    http://matisseandjacks.com/

    Fallbrook NuVinci CVP bike transmission - $ Unknown

    Shimano Coasting Automatic Transmission - $450 - $700 depending on the bike.

    Trek Lime Retro Bike- $550

    LeMond Bikes - $750 - $7,700

    Kestrel RT700 - $3,300

    Raleigh Supercourse - $1,475

    Trek Madone - $3,000+
    Cyclingnews.com Article
    Single Speed

    Show #039 - Father's Day Tech

    Show #039 - Father's Day Tech
    Norbtek.info Podcast, June 11, 2007.
    Show #039 – Father’s Day Tech

    Had a great day in San Jose visiting the
    Winchester Mystery House so I'm late
    getting these show notes and the
    podcast audio posted. Sorry.

    Checkout the link for the house that
    Sarah Winchester, hieress to the
    Winchester Repeating Arms fortune
    built here in California. Really cool
    place thet you have to visit to fully
    understand and enjoy.

    Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th and you
    got nothhing in mind for what you're going
    to get pops do ya? Well, I'm
    here to help you
    figure to what to get dear old Dad.

    This episode I take a page out of
    Steve Holden’s old podcast, Tech Rag Tear
    Outs, and do the Sunday Advertisement Tear
    Outs. Lots of tech stuff for your old man.

    Listener Feed Back from Paranoid Jack on
    the Last Episoide, Show #38 - Yard Care
    Tech. Great link from Jack too.


    DVD/iPod Player-Dock - $140 Circuit City
    Panisonic HT & iPod Dock - $400 Circuit City
    ION iTTUSB Turntable - $130 Circuit City
    Jensen DVD/iPod/XM - $400 Circuit City
    Pioneer CD- MP3 & iPod & Satellite Ready - $140 (maybe less) Circuit City
    iJoy Recliner & Ottoman - $750 & $350 Linens -n- Things
    Cordless Grill Brush - $19.99 Linens -n- Things
    IntelliLaser Pro - $34.99 Target
    Tripod LED Flashlight - $19.99 Target
    Auto Wrench - $28.44 Target
    Eddie Bauer Tent - $69.99 Target
    Reebok 25lb SpeedPac Weights - $49 Target
    Vinotemp Wine Cooler - $149 Target
    B&D 6" Alligator Lopper - $99 Home Depot
    Gorilla 17' Ladder - $169 Home Depot
    Sears.com - Tools Galore. More from here during Tool Tech
    Titanium Ratcheting Wrenches - $100 Sears
    Titanium 3/8" Socket Set - $80 Sears

    Bonus Links:
    Golf Bag Storage Unit - $50 Linens -n- Things
    BBQ Grill - $250 Linens -n- Things
    Free Gift Card w/ iPod Purchase - Circuity City
    Logitech Bluetooth Headphones - $90 Circuit City

    (206) 888-NORB (6672)
    norbtek.info@gmail.com

    TechPodcasts.com
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    Show #38 - Yard Care Tech

    Show #38 - Yard Care Tech

    Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, May 27, 2007

    Show #038 - Yard Care Tech

    Associations:

    Techpodcasts.com Network

    Blubrry.com Podcast Community

    Listener line: (206) 888-NORB [6672]

    Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com

    Website www.norbtek.info

    Sponsor:

    GoDaddy.com

    Show Links:

    Brill Accu Mower ASM380 Electric - $374 online

    -Optional $40 grass catcher is available.

    Sunlawn EM-1 - $330

    Robomow® - $1700 Bamabots.com

    Lawnbot - $1750 - $2500 Bamabots.com

    Electric Backyard Chipper by Patriot - $799

    -Optional $149 Leaf Vacuum Hose Kit

    Garden Groom - $150 to $200 from the Manufacturer

    Model #GSP014 - $48 at Amazon.com.

    HAYAUCHI 12-foot saw - $170 online

    Ultimate Dolly Cart - $180 online

    Ergonomic Garden Hand Tools

    Duo-Flo Multi-Function Nozzle

    Pushbroom-Rake combo

    Electric Lawn Mower - Additional Info

    3-1 Blower/Vac/Mulcher

    Show #037 - Camping Tech

    Show #037 - Camping Tech

    Norbtek.info Podcast, May 13, 2007

    Show #037 – Camping Tech

     

    Affiliations:

    Techpodcasts.com
    Blubrry.com

     

    Sponsor:
    GoDaddy.com

     

    GPS:

    Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - $483

    GPS Finder
    GPS Glossary
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     

    Clothing:

     

    The North Face Paramount Convertible

    Pant (Men’s) - $64.99 sportsauthority.com

    REI One Jacket (Men's) - $110 – 199 REI.com

     

    Backpacks: The Backpack Finder from REI.

     

    Sleeping Bags: The Sleeping Bag Finder from REI.

    Klickitat™ X20L Mummy - High performance, lightweight mummy

    featuring the next generation of continuous filament fiber –

    Climashield™ XP - $150 coleman.com

    Drying and care
    Additional features
    Shell material and construction
    Shape and fit

     

    Tents: N!ergy 9 - $150 Amazon.com

     

    Lighting:

    Freeplay Indigo Lantern (NiMH / Hand Crank) - $39.95 REI.com

    Coleman Exponent Pack-Away LED Lantern - $34.00 REI.com

    Propane, Butane and even Candle Lanterns

    REI Candle Lantern - $19.95 REI.com

    http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=1389-ET01MB

    http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=1720-N610045

    http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2440-p2525

     

    Water Purification: http://shopping.discovery.com/product-61689.html

     

    Cooking:

    http://www.jetboil.com/Products

    http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2254-96394

    http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=687-N606157

    http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Product.aspx?Lid=2258-47828

     

    Supplies:

     

    First Aid:

     

    Extras:

    Yamaha EF1000iS - $680 Yamahagenerators.com

    Honda EU1000i - $790 honda.com

    Camp Shower - $150

    Camp Shovel - $8

    Camp Chair - $30

    Trailer Hitch Hammock - $117

    2-stroke Blender - $303

    Truck Cabana - $50

    Coleman.com

    REI Expert Advice

     

    Please call our listener line at (206) 888-NORB, that’s (206) 888-6672

    or send us an email at norbtek.info@gmail.com

    Show #36 - Mother's Day Tech

    Show #36 - Mother's Day Tech

    Norbtek.info Podcast, April 28, 2007
    Show #036 � Mother's Day Tech

    Affiliations:
    Techpodcasts.com
    Blubrry.com

    Sponsor:
    GoDaddy.com

    Heart Rate Monitor - $80 - $100
    LED jewelry - $40 - $165
    LED necklace and earring set - $90
    O-GLOW - $26
    GlowFusion AirGlow - $175
    flameless candles - $30 - $80
    ball shaped, square,
    and cylindrical
    Pure Komachi - $80
    HearthKit Oven Insert - $199
    Brother PTouch Labeling System - $40
    Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter - $199
    Digital Photo Frame - $90 - $200
    Kodak V803 - $200
    iPod Nano 4 gig - $199

    Listener line: (206) 888-NORB
    -6672

    Email: norbtek.info@gmail.com
    Website: www.norbtek.info

    Show #035 - Spy Tech

    Show #035 - Spy Tech
    Norbtek.info Podcast, April 21, 2007
    Show #035 – Spy Tech

    Affiliations:
    Techpodcasts.com
    Blubrry.com

    Sponsor:
    GoDaddy.com

    Smoke Detector - $250 Spygadgets.com
    House Plant Nanny Cam - $295 Spygadgets.com
    mini-DVR - $590 Brickhousesecurity.com
    KEYKatcher - $60
    digital spy camera - $100
    SkyTRX Mini Tracker - $280
    Slim Trak Real Time Tracker - $764
    night vision monocular - $180
    parabolic microphone - $395
    Cell Phone Recorder - $80
    Bug and Wireless Cam Detector - $120
    Spy Finder - $80

    Additional links:
    Brickhousesecurity.com
    Spygadgets.com
    Internetspyshop.com
    Spyville.com

    Friends of the Podcast:
    Validsyntax.com
    Mike Tech Show
    Gmail Podcast

    Show #034 - Car Care Tips

    Show #034 - Car Care Tips
    Norbtek.info, April 15, 2007
    Show #034 - Car Care Tips

    Sponsor: GoDaddy.com
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    Member of:
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    it's here!"
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    and podcasters come together."

    DP Engine Degreaser
    Natural Sea Sponge
    Grit Guard
    Autogeek.net
    California Water Blade
    Tire Pressure Valves
    - $18 Target
    4-in-1 Extreme Power
    - $100 Target

    Sheepskin Wash Mitts
    Cobra Microfiber Mitt
    Pinnacle Cotton
    Chenille Wash Mitts

    http://www.autogeek.net
    http://www.superiorcarcare.net
    http://www.dccarcare.com

    Friends of the Show:
    NosillaCast - Allison Sheridan
    In The Trenches - Kevin Devin
    Gmail Podcast - Chuck Tomasi

    Show #33 - Barbecue Tech

    Show #33 - Barbecue Tech
    Norbtek.info Podcast April 8, 2007
    Show 32 - Barbecue Tech

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    Use Promo Code: BLU32
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    Proud member of Blubrry.com &
    Techpodcasts.com

    Computer control of your BBQ - $200+
    Grilling Tool Set - $47 @ Costco
    Digital Thermometer -
    $20 @ Bed, Bath & Beyond
    Grille Alert Wireless Thermometer -
    $75 @ Brookstone
    OVE Glove - $12 @ Amazon.com
    Cooler Tunes - igloo
    Galaxie Mosquito Trap -
    $150 @ Costco
    BBQ Tools
    That got a HEMI?
    Geek out your BBQ
    Ultimate BBQ Experience
    7 BBQ Mistakes
    Pork BBQ
    Chicken BBQ
    Beef BBQ

    Don't forget about our e-garage sale in
    Show #32.

    Show #32 - "I'm Baaack"

    Show #32 - "I'm Baaack"
    Norbtek.info Podcast Show #32 - "I'm Baaack!"
    Sunday, April 1, 2007

    I'm having an e-garage sale. I've got tech "junk" as
    my wife would call it, but it's good stuff looking for a
    good home. Just send in a voice mail to the listener
    line (206) 888-6672 or send an email to
    norbtek.info@gmail.com and let me know what you
    are interested in. I will ship it within the continental
    US (maybe Canada) free of charge. If you want it, you
    can have it! I hate to throw this stuff away, but I need
    room in the cabinet for other things.

    This is NOT an April Fool's Day Joke! I will give this
    stuff away!. If only one person wants something, well,
    they get it. If more than one person wants something,
    I will put the names in a hat and draw a winner. That's
    fair! So go ahead, check out the stuff and let me know
    what you want. I'll cut the offer off after the next show
    or at least let you know how it's going.

    So here are the items:

    DCM245R - RCA Digital Cable Modem
    Supports two-way cable transmission rates of up to
    38 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream. Offers
    always-on, ''ready-when-you-are'' unlimited Internet
    access to online multimedia services.












    HP Scanjet 3400C -Great flatbed scanner. All cables
    and driver software are included.










    Netgear MR814 - Wireless 802.11b Router
    When you connect your cable/DSL modem to the
    NETGEAR Wireless Router, you'll enjoy wired or
    wireless Internet access for all your computers and
    be assured of protected communications on your
    home or small office network! This 3-in-1 Router +
    Switch + Wireless Access Point is a base station that
    allows you to share your Internet connection, files and
    printers with other computers on the network.














    3COM Dual Speed 16 Port Hub - Great for LAN parties.







    Dazzle DVC-USB - Digital Video Creator bought out by
    Pinnacle and no link to the description of the unit except
    that it is MPEG-1 NOT MPEG-2 video. Yours at the
    ridiculous price of FREE!











    Ezonics Cobra Cam - USB-1.1 Goose-neck Web Cam
    has built in LED light too!












    iPod Nano 1st Gen Dock - Never used and in original box.
    I was going to get my wife a 1st Gen Nano but got her a
    2nd Gen. So this dock will not work. Free to who ever
    wants it.









    And here is the unadvertised SPECIAL...

    RCA Lyra RD900W - Wireless audio streaming interface.
    Stream your audio files from your computer wirelessly to
    your stereo. Comes with a remote, transmitter and
    receiver as well as the software and documentation.
    All in the original box!


    Done Broke It

    Done Broke It
    Well, I done went and broke my podcasting rig. I barely got this out. All I did was upgrade Windows XP Home to XP Pro. Lot like I tried to install Vista or anything. Lord help me. Anyway, I hope to have this hunk of junk fixed by next week and get a real podcast out to you all. Sorry for the let down.

    Oh, by the way. It looks like the last podcast was not well recieved. OK! I'll find more interesting stuff to talk about. But you can let me know what you want to hear about by dropping me a line at norbtek.info@gmail.com or call (206) 888-NORB(6672) and give me a piece of your mind.

    Well, till next time... I hope... Have a great week.

    Norbert

    Show #31 - iPod Accessories for Her

    Show #31 - iPod Accessories for Her

    Norbtek.info Podcast for Sunday, February 25, 2007

    "iPod Accessories for Her"

    Looks like an old canvas style sneaker Canvas Sport Case - $30

    Office Attire Executive & Lady - $35

    This stylish purse is specially designed for your iPod and features fully-functional, great-sounding, amplified speakers! Praised for its seamless integration of style and technology, the Groove Purse has been featured on the Today show, in Wired Magazine, Style.com, Oprah, and magazines all over the world. Groove Bag - $96

    iPod skins are a great way to let her personalize her iPod, check out the options at iStyles iStyles - $3 to $8

    Even COACH has iPod cases available Coach - $68 to $118

    For the lady on the go iPod video system - $200

    Titan Case & Accessories - $25

    MIXX iPod Holders- $11 to $15

    5G Kimono Case - $40

    iPod Hoodie - $25

    Burton Audex Tote - $115

    Matai - $45

    Show #030 - Baby Tech

    Show #030 - Baby Tech
    Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, February 04, 2007. '''Show #030 - Baby Tech

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    Email at norbtek.info@gmail.com

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    Spoonful of Sugar

    Dispensing medicine to infants and toddlers is never easy, those little

    suckers turn their heads and you end up putting the stuff right in their

    ear or they just spit it out all over the place. So how about using their

    own natural instincts to help them out. All babies, well, most babies,

    like to suckle on a binky, and Medicine Dispenser by Kidz-Med has a

    chamber for the medicine. It has a plunger to help deliver the medicine

    to the back of the baby's tongue or you can just let them use their natural

    sucking action to deliver the goods. The Medicine Dispenser by Kidz-Med

    delivers the medicine in a simple and easy way so that your baby may not

    even know they are taking it.

    $10 - Medicine Dispenser


    What's Hot Doc?

    Its not easy to get a baby's temperature sometime. Heck, Baby's just

    don't like holding still for eating so why would they hold still for

    an in the ear thermometer much less a 'rectal" thermometer. So how

    about an infrared thermometer that you just point at your baby's head,

    navel, or arm pit. No need for a probe covers or disturbing your baby's

    sleep. Your baby will never even know you took their temperature. Check

    out the '''Thermofocus''' also by Kid-Med.

    $100 - Thermofocus

    Check out the other great products from this company at Kidz-Med.com


    Look! I'm on TV

    O.K., so you got you baby in their rear-facing car seat in the back

    or a child in the third row of the SUV, but you can't see how they

    are doing, and that dual mirror trick just don't cut it. So what's

    a good techie mom to do? Well, get the Automobile Monitor by Summer

    Infant of course. Day or night, this 2.5" dash-mounted color screen

    will let you keep an eye on the baby and the other one on the road.

    The camera mounts to a variety of head rests. Both units will plug

    into the car power outlet.

    $150 - Automobile Monitor

    Summer Infant has many more great products at Summer Infant


    Don't Touch That!

    If your children are like mine, one of them is accidentally unbuckling

    the car seat buckle or the toddler is getting to smart for his own

    britches and unbuckling himself! Well, someone figured out how to stop

    those pesky kids with the Safeclip. This device prevents accidental

    release but allows quick access to the buckle in case of emergency.

    It attaches in mere seconds and is easily removable.

    £4.99 - Safeclip


    What A Change

    German designer, Tim Schinkle, has created a couple of beautiful

    wall mounted baby changing stations that would look great in your

    baby's room. These changing stations are terrifically space saving

    and can be converted into a child's fold down desk later such as the

    OWO. You'll have to get them from Germany as there are no distributors

    here in the US as far as I know, but they will ship practically world wide.


    OWO €274,-- (about $356) - OWO

    Check out the other beautiful products and products at Timkid.


    Ski Baby Ski

    I found this cool baby product and thought what fun and what trouble

    this could be. Skis for your baby stroller! Now that's cool!

    BabyfactoryUSA.com has these skis that will fit just about any single

    or dual wheeled stroller with wheels up to 12" in diameter. The skis

    are wide and have a grove to keep them tracking easily and even come

    with a carrying and storage bag. Of course we don't need these here

    in Elk Grove as it was a balmy 63 degrees F and not a cloud in sight.

    Oh well.

    $35 - Stroller Skis


    iWhat???

    O.K. The whole "i-insert name of device here" thing is really starting

    to get to me, but hey this is cool... If you don't mind giving your kid

    control of your iPod. ifrogz has come out with a silicone case just for

    kids and the iPod called Tadpole. Cute ain't it. Anyway, this is not

    your ordinary silicone case.. Its an ifrogz case and has a variety of

    colors and an optional screen and click wheel protector of which you

    can customize. I have our Show #25 ifrogz case winner's review later

    in the show so stay tuned.

    $25 w/ screen protector - ifrogz Tadpole


    iCaramba... Not another i-Thingy

    Yeah well, hey, I found it just had to let you know about it. So here

    it is, the iCrib Sound System by Munchkin. This device hangs on the side

    of the crib and pumps in the tunes to the crib from any MP3 player. It

    will auto shut off after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. It also has a color

    changing night light , but don't forget to buy batteries too as this

    does not come with an AC adapter. No you won't be finding the lullaby

    playlist on my iPod, but still looks cool. The web site has a store

    locator by using your ZIP code. Apparently I can get one at Target.

    $33 - iCrib


    Getting Serious for a Moment

    I hate to bring this up but it has to be mentioned... Over 2000 children

    are reported missing everyday, what are you going to do if this happens

    to you? It could take about an hour or two to get all the viatl information

    you will need to provide the authorities about your missing child. I found

    this, the AMBER stick™. It is a usb stick that has all the vital information

    that is necessary to generate Missing Persons Flyers and import into law

    enforcement's computers. Everyting is encrypted and password protected for

    privacy. All the software for the access of the information is right on the

    stick and works with Windows ME and higher. Update as often as you want and

    even upload to a central server database where the information can be available

    to be distributed to law enforcement all over the US with email/password

    combination for authorized access.

    $50 for (1) or (2) for $40 each - Amber stick

    Show #029 - End of Year Review

    Show #029 - End of Year Review

    Show 29


    Christmas Give-A-Way

    Dean Jensen - SoHo Tech Podcast

    SanDisk Crusier Micro 1GB USB Flash Drive 1GB USB


    Norb's 2006 Tech Predictions Review

    Prediction #1- The PDA/Phone/Camera/MP3/Video Player all in one. Not that Apple will come out with one, but hey, if anyone were to, they would make it sexy.

    Got It Right - Sony/Ericsson p990i

    Prediction #2- Digital Audio providers such as Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo! Music will be providing Pay-for-Play video and “unlimited? services. This will include shows from the major networks, cable, and movie channels such as HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. Expect Netflix to be in the running too.

    Got It Somewhat Right - Several providers have network programs for sale such as iTunes

    Prediction #3- Podcasting will explode as well as videocasting. Already there is Digital Life TV featuring the former TechTV “Screen Savers? cast members Robert Herron and Patrick Norton doing tech like no one else. Soon you will see indie show series that will break new ground and allow for greater freedoms than even cable provided.

    Got It Right - Tiki Bar and numerous others.

    Prediction #4- More root-kits will be revealed in what was thought to be “Safe Software?, such the one revealed by Symantec in their Norton SystemWorks program. Sony was the first to get caught, but will they be the last? Or will other software makers fess up like Symantec?

    Nope, haven't heard of anything since then. Are they gone or just better at hiding?

    Prediction #5- SP-3 for Windows? Well, after the Windows Meta File exploit found at the beginning of the year, I predict that there will be at least one mor major flaw, or in this case, “feature? that causes Microsoft to issue a Service Pack even though they have said that they would not issue one until some time later in ’07. Can you say Open Source?

    Mike, No SP-3 Officially, but a lot of Patch Tuesdays that could be rolled up into one, Right?

    Prediction #6- Plasma TV prices will drop around the end of the year to about $2000 for a 42? 1080i screen with good contrast ratios. Expect a relatively lesser known manufacturer to lead the charge.

    Got It Right - Philips 42PF7321D/37 42 1080i Plasma TV $1,269.00 Digital Meaga Store

    Prediction #7- iPod and one of the satellite radio services will join forces. Not an integration of Sirius or XM into the iPod, but iTunes featuring shows from the services and the in-car players will hook up to your iPod so you can play tour tunes or recorded programs.

    Sort of Got It Right - Samsung and XM got together Samsung NeXus50

    Prediction #8- A relatively unknown company will develop the next generation of DVD technology sinking the HD-DVD and Blue-Ray DVDs because they are fighting each other and not looking over their shoulder.

    Nope, nothing yet...

    Prediction #9- New homes will come with built-in communications packages including iPod docks for your home audio system, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and VOIP.

    Nope, haven't noticed anything yet...

    Prediction #10- Apple makes deals with other hardware manufacturers to make Apple branded Camcorders and Digital Cameras.

    Blew this one, but hey a lot of other people predicted the iPhone. We all know what happened there.

    Prediction #11- DV and DVD camcorders go by the wayside because Hard Drive based High Definition and 3-CCD models take over and are cheaper.

    Got It Right... Sort of.

    Prediction #12- TiVo will unveil a dock that allows you to sync your video iPod straight to the TiVo so you can have “Lost? for free.

    TiVo is scared to get stomped on by lawyers.

    Changing It Up Again

    Norbtek.info back to just me and shorter but more focused show. Mike and I start-up a new podcast... YouTube Video @ 11:00 - Just kidding. More details to follow in the new year

    Special Episode - Christmas Contest

    Special Episode - Christmas Contest
    Special Episode for Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

    Christmas Contest

    Santa dropped something off at the hose for my listeners and I wanted to get that out to you as soon as possible. So here is what you have to do:

    Get your entry in by the end of the day on December 26th (11:59pm Pacific time US) to be eligible for the drawing.

    All you need to do is send me an email with the top 3 (or 1 or 2) tech items that you received for Christmas, or any other holiday if you do not celebrate Christmas. Just put Christmas Contest in the subject line of the email and you tech items.

    I will select the winner and let you know on the air (podcast) on the 27th of December. So let's hear from you.

    Happy Holidays!
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