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Thursday, May 15, 2008

For those who need a case to protect their Garmin Nuvi or Mio GPS just got lucky! Semsons & Co. Inc. now carries Custom Leather Case for Garmin Nuvi 200w, 205w, 250w, 255w, 710, 750, 760, 770, 780 and Mio C320, 520, 720. So when you hide your GPS unit (let’s be frank here) from possible thieves, you needn’t worry about it being scratched up in that cramped glove compartment you call storage space (yes, I am guilty too). And if you prefer to travel on foot accompanied by your best friend Mr. GPS, without protective “clothing” the device will start to show wear and tear from the frequent adventures. But with a “leather jacket”, Mr. GPS will continue to look good as new (not to mention stylish too). Unlike the other cases in the market where the unit can easily slip out, this Custom Leather Case has a nice grip all around while providing open access to all the ports. Two SD slots are available inside the case and a belt loop on the outside to wear on the hips. Made with genuine leather, the Custom Leather Case can be purchased for $14.99. Get one for your naked Garmin Nuvi or Mio GPS today!



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A lot comes to mind when thinking of the various ways to utilize the sun. That’s probably what the geniuses at Voltaic thought when they developed the Solar Backpack Bag, Solar Converter Bag, and the Solar Messenger Bag. These unique high-tech bags are a must-have for the tree-hugging technophile who can’t live without their battery-powered gadgets. What’s special about the design is that it’s lined with solar panels on the front, generating 10 volts at 4 watts of power, which can charge handheld devices like cell/smart phones, PDAs, iPods, MP3 players, cameras, GPSs, and more. Each bag comes with a Li-Ion battery that can be used to charge electronics (on a cloudy day) or to store solar power (as back-up). Also included are 11 standard adapters for connection to handheld units with common or universal plugs. These Voltaic Solar Bags are lightweight, extremely durable, UV and water resistant, and are fully padded to support up to a 15” or 17” laptop. So before you get one of these advanced solar bags, make sure you live somewhere sunny or you’ll be relying on the Li-Ion battery! For an in-depth synopsis, visit Gizmodo’s “World Exclusive Review: Voltaic Solar Backpack”.



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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sharing photos online has long been a popular practice and is utilized by many users on the web. Thanks to the advancement of technology, the Amod AGL3080 GPS Data Logger takes photo sharing to a whole new level. When you take a digital picture, your camera records the date it is taken, but it’s up to you to remember where the picture was taken. This memory game can be a real pain if you were to go on a road trip or backpacking through someplace you’ve never been before. But with an Amod AGL3080 GPS Data Logger, it can record the place where the photo was taken and geotag it to allow you to see the location of the picture on Google Map or other online maps (a photo tagging software—Windows and Mac compatible—is included).

The Amod doesn’t need drivers to operate because once plugged into the USB port, it appears as an external drive. Built using SiRF III chipset, this GPS data logger offers the best sensitivity and low speed tracking. The 128MB storage allows over 70 hours of continuous log (or 256,000 data records), and with 3 AAA batteries, the Amod AGL3080 can run for over 15 hours. As for system compatibility, this user-friendly data logger works with Windows, Mac, or Linux based computers. For help on geotagging pictures, visit “How to use Amod AGL3080 with MacBook”.



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Thursday, April 24, 2008
I knew the MacBook Air was thin and small, I mean it’s got to be called “Air” for some reason. But when Steve Jobs pulled a MacBook Air out of a manila envelope, my jaw dropped and my mind went into shock. After allowing some time to recover, I realized what better way to protect the MacBook Air than a manila sleeve case? It’s also thin which won’t compromise the anorexic quality of the notebook. With that said, enter the Air Manila Custom Fitted Padded Leather Sleeve for MacBook Air by Civilian Lab (boy that was a mouth full). This product is similar to the popular sold-out AirMail except Civilian Lab has further improved the idea.

Perfect in its design, this sleeve case uses quality, durable, and waterproof textured leather and fuzzy inside liner with ¼” foam padding for a complete overall protection. Even heat venting perforations were made to ensure zero chances of the MacBook Air from overheating (because the last thing we want is a fried notebook). Keep in mind that just like Cinderella and her glass slipper, this Air Manila Leather Sleeve only fits sizes equivalent (or less) to the MacBook Air!



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Wednesday, April 16, 2008




Summer is almost here and with it, the burning hot temperature. When I think about the lovely summer weather, I am reminded of the beach trips that involves burying people in the sand, a nice cool swim in the water, and watching your friends fall while trying to surf. These wonderful trips often have Kodak moments that you want to treasure forever, upload onto your social network site, or simply to blackmail (what are friends for?). But whenever I bring my camera or camcorder along, I get anxious that it’ll get dirty from sand or destroyed by water. Not surprisingly, I have this problem whenever there’s water or dirt involved, especially during summer’s fun (yet wet) trips.

So I tried DiCaPac, a company that makes waterproof cases for digital cameras, camcorders, cell phones, and miscellaneous things. Their cases are 100% dirt and waterproof, UV protected, fully functional, and still allow excellent quality shots, videos, and phone conversations. It’s very easy to use and remove, plus there are different sizes to suit your needs. The prices are decent and affordable, ranging from $16.99 to $51.99. A compatibility chart is available on the product page, so check before you buy!



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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
When I first tried the Garmin Nuvi GPS system, I was so excited that I used it everywhere I go, even places I knew with my eyes closed. But one frustrating thing was that the sun would cause glare and reflection, preventing me from viewing the screen properly. You might think I could still navigate using the voice commands, but I’m guilty of listening to my stereo so loudly that I rely on viewing the map to drive. Then I found an inexpensive solution to my problem. It’s a screen visor that’s easy to install/remove and fits perfectly with the Garmin GPS (it’s also compatible with TomTom, Mio, and almost all GPS devices). Once attached, I didn’t have to worry about the visor becoming loose or falling off the unit. Now I can see the screen perfectly throughout the day and listen to music without any problems. My GPS unit is small, so the 3.5” screen visor fits really well. I know some people have the bigger screens (bad eyesight or easier to show off?), but no worry, Semsons has the 4.3” screen visor covered. The prices are affordable too, just $10.99 and $12.99 for the 3.5” and 4.3” screen visors, respectively. So if you experience the same problems with your GPS device, stop moving the unit around just to find a good sun-less spot, get a visor for the screen! Plus, it makes the system look cooler anyway…


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Monday, March 31, 2008

March 24, 2008

Semsons & Co. Inc. Offers New Generation Ultra-Slim i-Blue 820 GPS Receiver and i-Blue 821 GPS Recorder

Arcadia, Calif., March 31, 2008 – Semsons & Co. Inc. introduces the newly improved generation i-Blue GPS 820 receiver and 821 recorder. The units are based on new 51 channel MTK chipset which offers the best accuracy and highest sensitivity. At just 0.4 inch thick and weighing 1.75 ounces, the slim, light, and fashionable GPS receiver and recorder are one of the world’s thinnest and lightest models. The i-Blue 820 and 821 are also very power-efficient units available, offering 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Some key advantages of the i-Blue GPS receiver and recorder include: a 51-channel MTK chipset, providing ultra-high sensitivity of –158dBm tracking and –144dBm signal acquisition, smart power save mechanism, fuzzy auto on/off, and the i-Blue 821 comes with a 32MB serial flash which is capable of up to 150,000 way points. The i-Blue GPS devices use Bluetooth V1.2 and is capable of up to 50 feet in range. In addition, the built-in active antenna provides a receiver frequency of 1575.42MHz.

The i-Blue 820 receiver can be used with any NEMA standard GPS software. For more information on various software pricing and availability offered by Semsons & Co. Inc., visit http://www.semsons.com/gpsacsof.html. For the i-Blue 821 recorder, owners can go to http://www.locr.com or http://www.ttsm.com to sign up for free membership and download the software to log travel track and photos. When the i-Blue recorder is used in combination with log travel software, users can take pictures while the i-Blue 821 records GPS data. The pictures and data are then synchronized and can be uploaded onto either website to be organized and printed or shared with family and friends.

Semsons & Co. Inc. is offering the i-Blue 820 GPS receiver and i-Blue 821 GPS recorder at the prices of $69.99 and $79.99, respectively. To receive 10% off your purchase, enter the code “iBlueGPS” at checkout for discount to be applied.



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