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Romantic gadget gift idea
2008-02-09 02:29:00
If you're a gadget geek, chances are, your significant other would probably think that you're just as romantic as a trip to their dentist, well, here's the chance to prove your significant other wrong; some gadget gift ideas this Valentine's day to sweep your love one off their feet or boost your chances of getting back together with them. 1. LED NAME BADGE Sure, it's not romantic in itself
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Cheap Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS Convertible
2008-02-09 01:30:00
The Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS Convertible is one of the good-looking cars I’ve seen from Alfa Romeo. However, a brand new one or even a nearly new one would set you back around £25,000.00 An alternative to buying a new one is to find a finance company that offers Alfa Romeo contract hire. A contract hire is a long term lease of a vehicle and would cost you just the fraction of the cost of buying
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Where to buy Video Camera Battery
2008-02-07 23:32:00
There's nothing quite frustrating than have your video camera battery die out on you when you're in the middle of filming a very important event or gathering. That's why it's always a must for owners to have spare video camera batteries on hand especially if you're filming long gatherings such as weddings and other special occasions. Attbatt.com is your one-stop shop for all your battery needs
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2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8: The ultimate muscle coupe
2008-02-07 13:26:00
The muscle car is back!! Chrysler has just announced the return of the muscle machine with the all new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. ©2008 natalie1981.blogspot.com Fans of the original Dodge Challenger will not be disappointed as this new machine still sports the original Challenger design but with sleeker lines. The new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will definitely capture the attention of younger
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Canon PowerShot SD1100IS
2008-01-26 03:24:00
Looks like we have another stunning point and shoot camera from Canon , The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS. The Canon Powershot SD1100 IS is available in five stunning colors, Rhythm and Blue, Bohemian Brown, Golden Tone, Pink Melody, and Swing Silver...Why Canon or any consumer electronics manufacturer feel the need to make their products' color sound like Lipstick or nail polish color is beyond me, it's not like guys buying the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS will be using those color names specifically.The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS features an 8 mega pixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features of the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS includes: face detection, optical image stabilization, and their proprietary DIGIC III imaging processor.The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS will be available beginning March for $249.99.
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Website Review: Weight-loss-diet-help.com
2008-01-26 03:18:00
If you?re looking for the best weight loss program but don?t know where to start, www.weight-loss-diet-help.com is a website that may be able to help you.Weight -loss-diet-help has a list of popular weight loss programs and description about what that diet program is all about. Though the website is helpful in narrowing down your choices without every going to Google and sifting through all your search queries for ?weight loss program?, it really doesn?t go into detail or even tries to compare the pros and cons between the different diet programs. It would be nice if they have a testimonial section for each of their listed diet programs so you can make a more informed decision. A forum would also be nice so you can share your experiences with other people.However, if you have decided which weight loss program is for you, their online coupons would be a nice help. Right now, they have a 25% off Weight Watchers Online coupon that will expire on Jan 31 as well as other coupons for popul...
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Canon EOS Rebel XSi
2008-01-25 17:06:00
Looks like Canon is churning out another award winning digital camera for photo enthusiasts: The Canon EOS Rebel XSi. After Canon's success with the Canon EOS Rebel XTi, its follow up, the Canon EOS Rebel XSi also has powerful features underneath its body.The Canon EOS Rebel XSi has a 12.2 mega pixel resolution, and is the first Canon entry level digital SLR which incorporates the Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO Noise Reduction functions first introduced in professional level cameras like the EOS-1D Mark III Professional Digital SLR.The Canon EOS Rebel XSi has host of other functions that photo enthusiasts would surely love. The Canon EOS Rebel XSi is expected to ship in April 2008 and will have a retail price between $799-899.99.
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New York Tours
2008-01-25 16:40:00
A brief word from our Sponsors:The first time I came to the United States, the first State I visited was The Big Apple: New York City. I had some relatives living there and we had to stay with them for a few weeks. We arrived there during the weekday and my aunt and uncle had to work the next day and they promised that they would take us on some sightseeing tours during the weekend but that was like, two days away. Naturally, my sister and I couldn't wait so the next day, we went and toured the city ourselves...I mean, how hard could that be, right? I do speak English. My aunt and uncle were worried and suggested that we join a tour group, so we did.At first, everything was going great. I got to see museums, the famous Empire State building, but when we got to the Statue of Liberty that was when my blunder started. I thought I have read up on my geography well before I went to the states but boy, was I wrong. Confident that I have my facts right, and eager to see the place where th...
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Overview: Panasonic DMC-LS80
2008-01-25 16:19:00
After introducing the world?s longest running alkaline battery, naturally, Panasonic needs to make a product that would make use of that battery, enter the Panasonic DMC-LS80, its newest Lumix digital camera.The Panasonic DMC-LS80 is powered by two AA batteries and is designed mainly for entry-level use. The Panasonic DMC-LS80 is mainly a compact digital camera with an 8.1 mega pixel resolution, 2.5 inch display, and a 3x optical zoom that features Panasonic?s newly developed LUMIX DC VARIO lens system.Though the Panasonic DMC-LS80 is an entry level camera, Panasonic has packed it with features that would make any beginners look like professional photographers. The Panasonic DMC-LS80 has a Mega optical image stabilizer that compensates for any handshake during actual picture taking, an Intelligent ISO that would change and adjust shutter speed if it detects that the subject is moving. The Panasonic DMC-LS80 also has auto macro that would automatically change the settings to macro mo...
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How to choose your Grandfather Clock
2008-01-25 15:38:00
So you?ve decided that your house needs new furniture and you?ve decided to get yourself one of those grandfather clocks but out of all the designs, finishes and colour, which one should you choose? First, you need to do your homework before buying and follow this simple guide.Where would you put it. First, know where you will put in your home. Take a look at your home décor and see what colours are prominent and take note of that. Take note of your décor. After looking over your interior design, decide what look you would like your grandfather clock to have, e.g., if your décor is more on the contemporary, traditional or modern. Decide on the finishing. If you?re going for the traditional, you would need to decide whether you would want your grandfather clock to have an oak, cherry, or mahogany finish. Set your budget. If you just want an extra clock in your house, it?s best not to overspend but if you want to buy a grandfather clock so it could be passed down from your family, i...
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Overview: Sony Ericsson T280
2008-01-24 15:52:00
I've recently blogged about how I missed my Sony Ericsson T616 and wished that Sony Ericsson would make phones that are affordable and reliable like my T616. Well, my prayers are answered coz they've released the Sony Ericsson T280.SPECIFICATIONS:The Sony Ericsson T280 operates on GSM 850, 900 1800, and 1900 networks. It has a 65k color screen, and is available in silver and black. The Sony Ericsson T280 also has a built in 10MB of phone memory and a built in 1.3 mega pixel camera with 4x digital zoom. WHAT'S TO LIKE:Any fan of Sony Ericsson's older models would like the Sony Ericsson T280's simple candy bar design. Though the phone is not exactly stripped down of features, it's still pretty basic and any non techie person would appreciate the user-friendliness of the Sony Ericsson T280. The 1.3 mega pixel camera is an upgrade to the VGA cameras of the older phones and though a 1.3 mega pixel camera is not that powerful in today's camera phone standards, expect to get clear ...
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Overview: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170
2008-01-24 03:22:00
The Sony DSC-W170 is the latest addition to Sony's Cyber -Shot W series of digital still cameras. The Sony DSC-W170 features a 10.1 mega pixel and a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom capable of wide angle views of 28mm-140mm and 30mm-150mm. The Sony DSC-W170 also has a 2.7 inch LCD screen and an eye-level viewfinder.COOL FEATURES:For the style conscious, the Sony DSC-W170 will come in sophisticated champagne, red, black and silver colors. Another new feature which was not previously available in the Sony Cyber-shot W series is the smile shutter mode which will automatically capture your subject when they smile. This is a great function to use when taking pictures of your grumpy toddlers.The Sony DSC-W170 is the perfect camera for those who don't know about camera settings, etc. The Intelligent Scene Recognition would let the camera automatically select the optimal settings for better picture quality. The Sony DSC-W170 can also playback your images in full 1080p resolution by connecting it...
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New Ad Network that pays per page view
2008-01-24 03:18:00
Your regular blog reading after this brief commercial:So you?ve made a blog because you?ve heard how it could make tons of money for you but then you?re faced with the dilemma of how to start monetizing your blog. First of all before you can monetize anything from your blog, you need to make sure that it has a steady flow of traffic. Traffic to your blog is your source of revenue, the more people that visits your blog, the more chances of you making money.After making sure that you already have sufficient traffic flow it?s time to scour the web for money-making opportunities, but how? Well how do TV networks earn from their shows?through advertising of course. There are a lot of ad networks on the net. Google Adsense is the most popular however the least profitable if your website can?t carry doesn?t have traffic in the thousands. Adsense relies on a per click basis which means the only way for you to make money is when people click on your ads. Other advertising networks also pay o...
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The LG Viewty now in Silver
2008-01-23 13:52:00
LG's top of the line camera phone, the LG Viewty now sports a dark silver color. If you think that the black LG Viewty is just TOO iPhone like, you might want to try to opt for the dark silver color in order for your LG Viewty to not be mistaken as an iPhone (God forbid!).Come to think of it, with the LG Viewty's dark silver color, it's back now looks more like a digital camera. For those not in the know, the LG Viewty is a high end camera phone with a 5 mega pixel resolution, a Schneider-Kreuznach lens, Xenon flash, and capable of recording 120fps of video. It's so good that even the guys at Divx.com recommends it.
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How to get an Edge on your Career
2008-01-23 13:26:00
Another word from our sponsors:Let?s face it; with the growing population nowadays, it?s hard to get an edge career wise. In the old days, it was enough that you finish college in order for you to stay ahead of your competition but with more and more people with graduate degrees, staying ahead on your career is a tough job. A lot of employers don?t just look at how many years you?ve spent on the company, they?re wizening up, and they want to get their money?s worth that?s why companies are investing in consultants, or hiring people with a master?s degree. An MBA is what you need to get ahead of your career, whether it be in Finance, IT, Marketing, or Administration, a person with an MBA degree always gets hired over those with college degrees but more experienced. Getting an MBA isn?t easy specially if you?re already middle management and your time is constantly consumed by your work. That?s where online mba would come in handy. You?ve heard about getting degrees and various cer...
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The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism
2008-01-23 13:12:00
If the RAZR is to Motorola then the Prism is to Nokia . It seems Nokia has taken a page from Motorola's book and is churning out handsets that looks similar in design. Their new handset, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism edition looks every bit the same as the Nokia 7900 Prism previously announced last year. Like what they did with the Nokia N95 8GB, I don't think that Nokia added anything new to the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism. The front face is similar except for the center action button which is black on the original Nokia 7900 but pink on the new Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism.I guess another difference of the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism is that its aluminum back cover has graphic designs. Other than that, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism has the same OLED display, 3G, 2 mega pixel camera, and the living wallpaper.The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism will be available during the first quarter of 2008 and has a price of 375 Euros before taxes and subsidies.
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How to find the Best Web Host
2008-01-23 13:02:00
A brief word from our sponsors: I've been thinking about getting my own domain for this blog of mine for some time now though blogger is a very easy interface for me, my blog is expanding and I don't know if blogger could handle that so I need a good web hosting service. There are a lot of web hosting choice and a lot of websites offer their own lists and choices. I think there's no ONE good web host out there, everyone is always churning out great deals and a lot would depend upon your needs. The best way to find a good web host is by visiting forums and asking around about what their web hosts are. Chances are, more users would prefer one web host from the other but at least it would narrow down your choice and you're getting first hand reviews.
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Endless Ocean for Nintendo Wii
2008-01-23 09:12:00
Here' s another innovative but I'm pretty sure boring game for the Nintendo Wii--Endless Ocean . The game is mainly designed for casual gamers and more like a virtual scuba diving excursion rather than a game. Endless Ocean for the Nintendo Wii i will let you go on an undersea adventure and explore vast ocean so you can look for different animal species, check out coral reefs, and explore shipwrecks and war ships...God! Even describing this game makes me sleepy.I don't know why they made Endless Ocean a game, I mean, if you just want to explore the sea just turn your TV to the aquarium channel--simple!. I guess it would appeal to the curious and scuba diving fanatics or a game to pass the time but for me, I'd probably be asleep two minutes into the game. Underwater scenes always had that effect on me.Anyways, for more information visit their website: EndlessOcean.com
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Acer AL2016WCbd Review
2008-01-23 03:16:00
The Acer AL2016WCbd is a 20 inch widescreen monitor from Acer that doesn't have breath-taking picture quality but at its price, this will do okay for a PC monitor.ADVANTAGES:The Acer AL2016WCbd comes cheap, it has a maximum resolution of a1680 x 1050 and has a 20 inch widescreen size so it's perfect for watching DVDs on your PC. The Acer AL2016WCbd delivers good picture quality, no color bleeding, blacks are blacks, no whitish color. It has a DVI input which is great compared to older LCD monitors. DISADVANTAGES:The Acer AL2016Wcbd has no HDMI. I saw a not so popular brand on the net which has about the same specs but with HDMI connection, however, I could not see the picture quality to recommend it over this one. I hated the controls specially the power button on the Acer AL2016Wcbd, couldn't really tell if I turned it on, Acer should have gone with more subtle buttons like AOC. CONCLUSION:At under $200, the Acer AL2016WCbd is an affordable LCD monitor that would meet any averag...
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How to Choose Your LCD / Plasma TV
2008-01-22 23:30:00
So you've finally decided to buy your much coveted flat screen TV but when you go to your local store you're bombarded with hundreds of choice. So which one should you buy? Here's a bunch of things to consider: 1. LCD or Plasma . First things first, you need to choose between an LCD or Plasma TV. If you?re going for a bigger screen, some would suggest Plasma while if you?re settling for under 40 inches, go with LCD. Basically, there?s really no difference in terms of picture quality with Plasma and LCD. However, some Plasma enthusiasts will point out that Plasma TVs can show deeper black colors, have better viewing angles, and is cheaper while LCD enthusiasts will point out that LCDs have higher resolution, consumes less power, and have longer lifespan. So it?s really up to you on which factor is more important to you, however, my personal choice is LCD TV. 2. Screen Size. First, where are you going to use it? If you're going to use it in a large room and may...
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International Health Insurance
2008-01-22 23:20:00
A brief word from our sponsors:If you're working abroad or if you live in your home country and you just want a good medical insurance, Bupa International can provide you with a comprehensive insurance plan that would suit you or your family's needs. With Bupa International's Individual Health Insurance , you can choose from three levels of coverage, can gain access to over 5,500 participating hospitals and clinics worldwide and their 24 hour multilingual helpline.Bupa International is the perfect solution for individuals who are frequently changing countries due to their work situation. With over five thousand hospitals worldwide honoring Bupa International's insurance, you never have to worry about your medical bills again.
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Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones
2008-01-22 17:04:00
Check out this cool new motorcycle from the King of Motorcycle makers, the Harley -Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones . God, I just LOVE Harley-Davidson . For me, it's the ultimate king of the road and it I don't know why but every time I see someone riding one, it never fails to make my head turn in their direction. The Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones is sure to be another head turner. The design is reminiscent of those bike commonly used by open road bikers but more polished and refined.The Harley-Davidson FLSTSB boasts of a Black andPolished Twin Cam 96B powertrain, unique Softail suspension, and a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission. The Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones motorcycle also has a 5 gallon fuel tank.Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Features and Specs: FLSTSB Cross Bones features: Rigid-mount, 1584 cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Gloss Black painted Springer front end with chrome springs Chopped front fender...
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Fairs and Festivals schedule
2008-01-22 16:50:00
Another word from our sponsors: If you're an event planner and you're looking for a website to submit your events or if you're a crafts vendor and you want to see the next fair nearest your location, you should check out Fairs AndFestivals .net. FairsAndFestivals.net can provide you with a detailed Fairs, Festivals, Craft Show Vendor Calendar. You can access their basic listing of events for free and if you want to see the full detains like booth fees, contact information, etc, they charge a minimum membership.If you think about it the membership fee is negligible compared to the wealth of information that would be available to you in order to promote your events or to promote your crafts.
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Nokia 1209: Newest low-end phone from Nokia
2008-01-22 16:37:00
The Nokia 1209 is the other phone recently released by Nokia aside from the Nokia 2600 Classic. Though the features on this device is pretty basic, there are added features which I haven't seen in other Nokia Phone s. One of the new features that the Nokia 1209 has is pre-paid tracker, a cost-tracking application, and the multiple phonebook. The pre-paid tracker on the Nokia 1209, I assume, keeps track of your pre-paid balance if you have a pre-paid simcard. The Nokia 1209's multiple phonebook allows five people to store their own contacts (up to two hundred contacts) on just one cell phone. The Nokia 1209 will be available in the second quarter of 2008 for 35 Euros.
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Find the Best IT Jobs
2008-01-22 16:21:00
A word from our sponsors:The IT Industry is one of the most lucrative industries nowadays. 20 years ago, most companies have no IT department but nowadays even small business are bringing in IT personnel. If you've just finished an IT course or if you're looking to jump start your IT career, the web is a vast place and you need a place to start looking, Cititec is just the place to start.Cititec.com specializes in recruiting IT consultants for investment banks. If you're looking for a career in IT or investment banking--or both, Cititec.com has a list of Banking IT Jobs , Financial IT jobs, or just plain programming jobs. Salaries listed are competitive and most of their current openings are in Europe which means you get paid in UK pounds or Euro which is probably a good thing considering the decline of the dollar. Have a look at their website and see if there's an opening suitable for you.
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Nokia 2600 Classic now available
2008-01-22 16:09:00
Nokia has recently launched two new low-end phones and one of these phones is the Nokia 2600 Classic .The Nokia 2600 Classic doesn't offer much in terms of features except that you can customize your phone with Nokia's Xpress-on covers which could appeal to the fashionable but budget conscious individuals. The Nokia 2600 Classic, unlike other low-end phones previously released has the capability of using MP3 files as ringtones. A VGA camera and a built-in FM radio are also some of the added bonus of the Nokia 2600 Classic.According to the leading mobile phone manufacturer, the Nokia 2600 Classic is already available to almost all of their key markets with the starting price of 65 Euros before subsidies and taxes.
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Bose In-Ear Headphones Review
2008-01-19 18:44:00
I had to replace the earphones on one of my recently purchased MP3 players as the sound quality of the headphones that came with it was crap. I tried the Bose In-Ear Headphones since I heard a lot of good things about Bose and their home theater sound system is really great.ADVANTAGES:The Bose In-Ear Headphones didn't disappoint in terms of sound quality. There's the richness and crispiness in the sound that was previously missing when I used the headphones that came with my MP3. The Bose In-Ear Headphones also has a pretty good design. The Bass sound is pretty amazing.DISADVANTAGES: I guess the first disadvantage of the Bose In-Ear headphones is its price. I know there are much cheaper alternatives but a friend of mine said that the Bose In-Ear headphones has the same sound quality when compared to the headphones he bought for a cheaper price. The Silicon tips fits perfectly on the ears, however, when not in use, there's a tendency to lose the tips. I have already lost the silic...
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Gadgets in TV Shows: CSI Las Vegas Season 8 Episode 11
2008-01-19 18:03:00
This gadget that we spotted comes from CSI Las Vegas , Season 8 Episode 11. I forgot what the title was but it was the one with the cowboy and all that bull riding. When the cowboy was in the morgue and Catherine and that assistant in the morgue took off the cowboy's boots, we see a bunch of things come out and one that fell out was a cellphone. The guy quickly grabbed it and it was too quick for anyone to really notice but I've managed to get a screenshot and here it is below.So what kind of cellphone is it? Well, judging from the M logo and the thin style, it's a Motorola Razr phone but since Motorola probably released a couple of RAZR models, which one is it? Well, from the big camera lens in the front and the little opening below the Motorola logo, it's a Motorola RAZR V3.The Motorola RAZR V3 is a very popular model, I don't know whether it's because Motorola has been sponsoring most of the TV shows in the US but I've managed to catch of a glimpse of the Motorola RAZR phon...
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Free Emoticons
2008-01-19 17:38:00
A brief word from our sponsors: SweetIM is a cool new plugin for Internet Explorer that would allow you to spice up your online conversations with cool emoticons and smileys. While most messengers, webmails, forums, blogs and spaces would allow you to add their own smileys and emoticons, theirs are just plain boring; it?s small, not animated, and doesn?t have any sound. SweetIM?s emoticons are fun to use since SweetIM?s smileys are animated and entertaining, guaranteed to make the person you?re conversing with online to smile. SweetIM is unobtrusive and will sit nicely on top the toolbar of Internet Explorer. It?s easy to install plus, there are no annoying pop-ups or spyware and adware that usually comes with free downloads. I had a little trouble with SweetIM?s interface. I initially thought that when you click on the smiley that you like, it will automatically insert itself on the forum topic but you actually have to choose which service you?re going to use SweetIM (ie, f...
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New Sleeves for the MacBook Air
2008-01-19 02:00:00
Ah yes, you know how popular a product is when even though it's not available in the market yet, you now have companies selling accessories for it. Though the MacBook Air is not scheduled to be released for another week, Belkin has announced that they have new notebook sleeves for the MacBook Air.According to Belkin, their notebook sleeves won't add to the Macbook Air's slim profile and is available in a slim-fit sleeve, leather/neoprene sleeve, and just the standard neoprene sleeve.Belkin's neoprene sleeve for MacBook Air will be available in March 2008 while the Belkin slim-fit sleeve and leather/neoprene sleeve for MacBook Air will be available in May 2008.
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