Happy New Year

May the coming year be filled with peace, happiness and great health,
With lots of luck and loads of wealth,
Wishing you and your family a very happy new year!

Merry Christmas

We wish you a Christmas full of love and happiness and a new year full of chances and satisfactions. Merry Christmas!!

Facebook New Aps: Private posts that disappear

Social networking site Facebook has launched a new app for iOS called Poke on Friday which erases pictures and messages within seconds of being sent. Using the social network’s “Poke” feature in order to send short text, picture and video messages as well as the more traditional poke. Users have the option of adding their location to each poke, as well as sending each message to multiple recipients at once.

Unlike traditional Facebook messaging, users can specify how long the message will be displayed before being destroyed. Each poke can be displayed for 1, 3, 5 or 10 seconds before being removed from the app entirely, and the app wil notify the sender if any recipients take a screenshot. Anyone concerned about potentially unwanted or inappropriate messages can block and report users from within the Settings menu.

The new app is similar to Snapchat, an app which is popular with younger age users, and which has gained a reputation as a tool for sending risque images. It also has similar message expiry and screenshot detection features. Pandodaily reported that Snapchat sees 50 million photos sent a day, and it would seem that Facebook sensed an opportunity to offer a similar feature to its billion or so active users, putting the app together in just under two weeks.

Unlike Snapchat which is available on iOS and Android, Poke is currently limited to those on Apple devices, with no word of whether a dedicated Android app is coming or not. Poke takes Facebook’s iOS app count to five, two of which are iPad-optimised, compared to only two on the Android platform.

A very sad day in Newtown, Connecticut

My heart goes out to all the families and loved ones who lost their little ones today.


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In one of the deadliest mass shootings in the United States, at least 26 people, including 20 children, have been killed at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, about 60 miles northeast of New York on Friday.

The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School appeared to be the US’ second-deadliest school shooting, exceeded only by the Virginia Tech massacre in 2007, in which 32 people, including two Indians, were killed and 17 others wounded.

The gunman, identified as Adam Lanza, killed his mother at their home and then opened fire inside the school. The 20-year-old killer, carrying at least two handguns, committed suicide at the school, bringing the death toll to 28, authorities said. 

12-12-12

December 12, 2012 (12-12-12)

December 12, 2012 is coming? Would it be something special or catastrophic, we'll soon find out.

December 21, 2012 is the end of the Mayan calendar. 

Nintendo's Wii U Japan debut

Nintendo’s Wii U home videogame console has made its debut in Japan. People are lining up to buy the new console.

The device is already sold out in many US stores and probably will be in short supply by the weekend, some analysts fear.

The videogame maker’s first home console since 2006 comes in two versions at 26,250 yen ($319) and 31,500 yen with a 6.2- inch (16 centimeters) touch-screen controller called the GamePad. U.S. customers bought 400,000 units in the first week of sales that started Nov. 18, the company said Nov. 26.

Wii U, equipped with a touch-screen controller called the Wii U GamePad, enables players to play games on a television display or on the GamePad screen.

The Wii U is probably Nintendo's biggest bet in the last 20 years as a company and keeping the sales momentum going after the holiday shopping season could be a challenge.

BlackBerry 10 may include video calls

Research in Motion may be working on integrating video calling to its popular BlackBerry Messenger service.

It is speculated that the next version of the company's mobile operating system,BlackBerry 10 is likely to support video calling via its secure messaging service, just like Apple's FaceTime, Android's Google+ Hangout and Microsoft's Skype.

BlackBerry 10 Launch Event is to be Held on January 30th 2013.

Some key features of the new BlackBerry 10 devices already unveiled recently include:

BlackBerry Flow and BlackBerry Hub

BlackBerry® Flow is a new user experience that allows seamless navigation across open applications and the BlackBerry® Hub. All messages, notifications, feeds, and calendar events come into the BlackBerry Hub and no matter what the user is doing with the device, with a simple gesture, they can peek into the Hub at any time.

BlackBerry Keyboard

The BlackBerry Keyboard learns how you write and adapts to how you type so you can write faster and more accurately, giving you the kind of legendary typing experience that only BlackBerry can deliver.

BlackBerry Balance

BlackBerry® Balance™ offers the most elegant way to satisfy both customer and corporate needs without compromising on either. With BlackBerry Balance, personal apps and information are kept separate from work data, and the customer can switch from their personal to work profile with a simple gesture.  The work profile is fully encrypted and secure, enabling organizations to protect their content and applications, while at the same time letting customers get the most out of their smartphone for their personal use.

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Eat till your heart's content!
It's Thanksgiving feast!
Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Pre-Sale Nexus 10 32GB

Google's new Nexus 10 tablet can now be pre-ordered at Staples website. The 32GB Nexus 10 will be sold for $499. When you Pre-order the product will ship between December 23, 2012 and December 30, 2012. Expected delivery is 1 - 3 business days, arriving no earlier than December 23, 2012. Your credit card will be charged at shipment.
Pre-order your new tablet by December 23, 2012 to reserve your Nexus 10. Product will ship between Decemberÿ23, 2012 and December 30, 2012. Expected delivery: 1 - 3 business days, arriving no earlier than December 23, 2012. Your credit card will be charged at shipment.

    Equipt with a dazzling 2560-by-1600 (300ppi) display and ultra-powerful graphics processor, Nexus 10 places you right inside the action with picture-perfect performance. Over 4-million pixels in your hands means that text is sharper, HD movies are more vivid and photos come to life in stunning detail
   
   Nexus 10 packs powerful components inside a surprisingly lean, soft-to-the-touch frame - measuring an incredibly thin 8.9 mm and weighing just 603 grams, it's the perfect couch or coffee table companion
  
   Nexus 10 was created in partnership with Samsung and comes with a blazing fast dual-core ARM Cortex A15 processor and advanced MIMO WiFi, giving you web browsing speeds up to 4x faster than normal WiFi
 
   Google Play™ puts all your favorite entertainment right in your hand: the world's largest collection of eBooks, millions of songs and more than 700,000 apps and games

   Nexus 10 has the latest version of Android™ and comes with your favorite Google apps like Gmail™, Google Maps™, Google+™, YouTube™ and Chrome™

Specifications

HDMI-out	Micro HDMI
Resolution	2560 x 1600 (300 ppi)
Processor	Dual-core A15 Processor
DisplayType	WQXGA True RGB Real Stripe PLS
Dimensions	10.39" x 6.99" x .35"
Memory	32GB
Operating System and App Ecosystem	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Display Size	10.055"
Other connectivity	Bluetooth
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40)
Weight	21.27 oz.
Camera	5 MP (main), 1.9 MP (front)
Tablet RAM	2GB
Tablet Processor	Dual-core A15
Tablet Memory Size	32GB
Tablet Display Type	WQXGA True RGB Real Stripe PLS
Tablet Resolution	2560 x 1600 (300 ppi)

Microsoft Surface Touch keyboards Problems

A lot of users of Microsoft Surface are complaining about the peeling of the edge of Surface Touch keyboards exposing wiring underneath.

Another problem that are being reported is audio muting and it appears that the cover may be the issue.

You can read the forum posts here:

http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/microsoft-surface-general-discussion/1940-touch-cover-peeling-seam.html

Picture source: surfaceforums.net

Live: Obama wins 2nd term

Barack Obama re-elected as president of the United States defeating Mitt Romney

Apple iPad mini - TV Ad - Piano

Hey, check out the Apple iPad mini TV Ad playing piano.

Microsoft's Surface tablet

Microsoft announced that customers can already buy Microsoft Surface at 27 retail and 34 holiday stores in the U.S. and Canada. The tablet is designed for Windows RT. The starting price is US$499 (32GB).

Surface will also be available online at microsoftstore.com in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Product Features:

VaporMg casing

Made with VaporMg, Surface is precision crafted to be tough yet elegant, without excessive bulk. At less than 1.5 pounds, with a watch-like finish that is smooth and durable, Surface is a delight to hold and touch.

Integrated Kickstand

Integrated Kickstand provides uncompromised support and flexibility. Flip out the Kickstand for hands-free entertainment. Whether you’re watching a movie or shooting video, Surface stands on its own.

Touch Cover

The cover you can type on. Touch Cover clicks in to Surface in an instant, and offers a sleek, spill-resistant exterior for working – no matter where you find yourself. When folded back, Touch Cover automatically disables keystrokes for a full touchscreen experience; when closed, it turns off your display. Give Surface your personal touch with a color that matches your style.

Ports and Connectivity

Bring your entire media collection with you wherever you go. A microSDXC card slot lets you add up to 64 GB of extra storage. Show off everything on the big screen using the HD video out port. Full-size USB port and Bluetooth 4.0 provide clutter-free connections with wireless mice and headsets. Dual 2×2 MIMO antennas provide reliable internet connectivity.

Windows RT and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview

Work anywhere, anytime with Windows RT and Office 2013 RT. Keep tabs on news, friends, and entertainment with pre-loaded Microsoft apps. Visit the Windows Store to discover more apps and games.

Front and rear-facing 720p HD video cameras

Capture life from all sides with LifeCam. The rear camera is angled to shoot straight ahead when the Kickstand is flipped out. The Kickstand also enables hands-free Skype video chat or recording. Custom lens design and an ambient light sensor maximize light intake while providing sharp focus so you’ll never miss a shot.

Leaked Halo 4

Microsoft is looking into the leaked out copies of the upcoming blockbuster console title Halo 4 for the Xbox 360. It will be officially release later in the year.

First it was the images that surfaced last week on Reddit and then followed by gameplay videos of the game.

What is more troubling for Microsoft is a full retail copy of the game has also been seen on torrent sites. Leaks appear on Reddit and NeoGAF.


Microsoft issued a statement on examiner.com “We have seen the reports of Halo 4 content being propped on the Web and are working closely with our security teams and law enforcement to address the situation."

Microsoft will launch Xbox Music in October

The Xbox music service, a streaming music service through the internet will be lauched on October 26, 2012 by Microsoft. It will be available on a subscription or free ad-supported basis, like Spotify.

Xbox Music will be accessible through Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 8 devices.It is expected to have library of more than 30 million tracks.

The launching will coincide with the launch of Windows 8.

Honda recalls 30,000 units of Accord

Honda is recalling approximately 572,000 vehicles model-year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles in the United States because of a faulty power steering hose that can leak fluid and eventually cause a fire.

Honda said, "Over time, exposure to high under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering assistance or, if it leaks onto a catalytic converter, it may result in smoke, or in the worst case, fire".

Honda said that owner's who suspects a leak should take their car to a dealer for inspection.

for more info visit Honda press release page: http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Documentum/Recall_Press%2FRecall_Press_Release_0000065.pdf

Sony BDP-S185 Blu-Ray Player

Product Information

Enjoy stunning Full HD 1080p playback and Internet video streaming with lifelike picture clarity and 1080p resolution of the Sony BDP-S185 Blu-ray player. The Ethernet connection of this Sony media player allows you to stream videos, music, shows, etc. from the internet. Moreover, the USB port of the Sony BDP-S185 lets you connect and view data from your digital camera, flash drive, etc., on the big screen. Featuring Dolby TrueHD, this Sony media player produces high-definition sound quality. By meeting the Energy Star 2.0 standards, this Blu-ray player efficiently reduces power consumption.

Product Features:

Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback
Dolby TrueHD & dts-HD internal decoding and bitstream output via HDMI5
Internet Video Streaming (Online Connectivity via LAN)
Region:Blu-ray: A,DVD: 1
Energy Star compliant

Key Features
DVD Type    Blu-Ray Player
Built-In Combo Features    Internet/Media Streamer
Number Of Discs    1
Playable Disc Formats    Blu-ray, Blu-ray BD-R, Blu-ray BD-RE, Blu-ray BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Features    Letter Box Conversion, Pan & Scan Conversion, Parental Lock, Upscaling, Upconverting
Playable File Formats    AAC, AVCHD, JPEG, MP3, MPEG-4, MPEG1, MPEG2
Progressive Scan    With Progressive Scan

Video
Video Output System    NTSC, PAL
Video Upconversion    1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 480i, 480p, 720p (HDTV)
Picture Control    Brightness

Audio
Surround Sound    Built-In DTS Decoder, Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder

Connections
Inputs    USB
Outputs    Analog Audio x 1, Composite x 1, HDMI x 1

Convenience
Remote Control    Standard
Parental Control    Yes

Dimensions
Height    1.69"
Width    11.42"
Depth    7.28"

PRO's: It gives fantastic image and sound quality
Device and the remote are compact
Inexpensive
Equiped with ethernet port.
Quiet
Easy to update firmware
Booting is okay does not take too long.

Con's: Buttons are too similar with one another that will lead you to press the wrong buttons.
Volume control on the remote bypasses the RCA audio out ports

Sony BDP-S185 Blu-Ray Disc Player 
Sony
$79.99 

Bad Piggies! Angry Birds Sequel Revealed

Rovio, the makers of "Angry Birds" announced details of "Angry Birds" sequel "Bad Piggies."

Ville Heijari, vice president of franchise development, in an interview by Fast Company said Bad Piggies is the sibling of Angry Birds, rather than some simple spin-off or expansion, and that the franchise will “get a lot of push over time.” The new game launches September 27, for iOS and Android, with Windows Phone and PC versions to follow.

Mikael Hed, Rovio CEO said to Daily Tech "There's a lot of empathy toward the lovable enemies from the Angry Birds games, and we've been constantly asked: what about the pigs' side of the story?" . "Bad Piggies gives you the chance to play as the second-most-loved characters in the Angry Birds universe, and explore this rich world through their green eyes."

Watch Bad Piggies below:

The All-new Kindle Fire HD

Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G at $499 now gets you a large-screen HD tablet with a stunning 8.9" display, exclusive Dolby audio, dual stereo speakers, fast Wi-Fi, ultra-fast 4G LTE wireless, plus our new unprecedented $49.99 one-year 4G data package. Customers save hundreds of dollars in the first year compared to other 4G tablets. Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is also available in a Wi-Fi only model for $299.

Kindle Fire HD is the world's most-advanced 7" tablet, with a stunning HD display, plus the same exclusive Dolby audio, dual stereo speakers, the fastest Wi-Fi, and 16 GB of storage. Kindle Fire HD is just $199.

 Amazon also introduced the world's most advanced e-readers, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G.

Amazon added 62% more pixels and increased contrast by 25% for the Kindle Paperwhite, so whites are whiter, and blacks are blacker. They've also added a revolutionary built-in front light for the perfect reading experience whether you're out at the beach or at home in bed. Kindle Paperwhite starts from just $119. Kindle Paperwhite 3G is available for $179 with free 3G wireless—never pay for or hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. They've also updated our smallest, lightest Kindle with improved fonts and 15% faster page turns—it now starts at just $69.

Check them out here:

Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G at $499
Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Wi-Fi only model $299
Kindle Fire HD 7" $199
Kindle Paperwhite $119
Kindle Paperwhite 3G $179 with free 3G wireless
Kindle $69


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iHip MVF10264RT Marvel Retro Extreme DJ Headphone

iHip Marvel extreme Retro headphones are a bass-lovers dream. An ideal companion for the semi/professional DJ. Featuring large drivers to provide a level of thumping bass response sure to shake the teeth in your head.

Features:

* It has larger drivers to provide lots of thumping bass
* You can swivel the earcups for single-ear monitoring
* Noise isolating option design shuts out unwanted noise
* It is secure and comfortable fit
* It has High-quality sound and performance

Technical Details:

Brand Name: Zeikos
Model: MVF10264RT
Color Name: Red/Black
Item Weight: 0.65 pounds

The design looks really cool. The sounds is fine nothing to be excited about. It is pretty comfortable to wear. The verdict, you buy this product for the style and design and not for the sound quality, you can't compare it to skullcandy.


iHip MVF10264RT Marvel Retro Extreme DJ Headphone, Red/Black Zeikos $24.99  

Dell Inspiron 14z (budget laptop)

Starting Price: $769.99
Processor:     3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3317U processor (3M Cache, up to 2.6 GHz)
Memory:     6GB Shared DDR3 Memory
Hard drive:     Up to 500GB4 SATA hard drive
Chipset:     Mobile Intel® 7 Series Express Chipset (HM77)
Graphics:     Intel HD Graphics 3000
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional SP1, 64-Bit, English
Camera:     Native HD 1.0 MP webcam with digital microphone
Power:     44 WHr Prismatic Battery
Wireless:
    Wi-Fi Bluetooth Options:
    Dell Wireless 1703 802.11n + Bluetooth 4.0
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 + Bluetooth 4.0
Optical Drive:     Onboard tray-loading DVD+/-RW (standard)
Display:     14" High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with Truelife
Dimensions (WD)     13.7x9.5 inches
Height     0.8 inch
Screen size (diagonal)     14 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter     4.1 pounds / 5.1 pounds
Category     Midsize

Dell Inspiron 14z has a new slim and modern design with a powerful 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 CPU and a good graphics at a very reasonable price.

The keyboard keys are Dell's standard full size chiclet keyboard while the Multi-Touchpad is quite large and with Integrated Gestures. The display is common for budget laptops. Battery life is decent, on full charge it may last 3.5 Hrs.

‘Gauss’ – A New Complex Cyber-Threat Designed to Monitor Online Banking Accounts

Kaspersky Lab lead the discovery of ‘Gauss’, a new cyber-threat targeting users in the Middle East. Gauss is a complex, nation-state sponsored cyber-espionage toolkit that is design to steal sensitive data, with a specific focus on browser passwords, online banking account, cookies, and specific configurations of infected machines.

The online banking Trojan functionality found in Gauss is a unique characteristic that was not found in any previously known cyber weapons.

Gauss was discovered during the course of the ongoing effort initiated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), following the discovery of Flame. The effort is aimed at mitigating the risks posed by cyber-weapons, which is a key component in achieving the overall objective of global cyber-peace.

Quick Facts:

    Study indicates that Gauss began operations in the September 2011 timeframe.

    It was first discovered in June 2012, resulting from the knowledge gained by the in-depth analysis and research conducted on the Flame malware.

    This discovery was made possible due to strong resemblances and correlations between Flame and Gauss.

    The Gauss C&C infrastructure was shutdown in July 2012 shortly after its discovery. Currently the malware is in a dormant state, waiting for its C&C servers to become active.

    Since late May 2012, more than 2,500 infections were recorded by Kaspersky Lab’s cloud-based security system, with the estimated total number of victims of Gauss probably being in the tens of thousands. This number is lower compared to the case of Stuxnet but it’s significantly higher than the number of attacks in Flame and Duqu.

    Gauss steals detailed information about infected PCs including browser history, cookies, passwords, and system configurations. It is also capable of stealing access credentials for various online banking systems and payment methods.

    Analysis of Gauss shows it was designed to steal data from several Lebanese banks including the Bank of Beirut, EBLF, BlomBank, ByblosBank, FransaBank and Credit Libanais. In addition, it targets users of Citibank and PayPal.

The Gauss Trojan is successfully detected, blocked and remediated by Kaspersky Lab’s products, classified as Trojan-Spy.Win32.Gauss.

The company’s experts have published in-depth analysis of the malware at Securelist.com: http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792238/Gauss_Abnormal_Distribution

A Gauss FAQ containing the essential information about the threat is also available: http://www.securelist.com/en/blog?weblogid=208193767

Stay tuned for updates by following our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kaspersky?ref=ts

Honda recall on Doors that won't stay closed CR-Vs and Acuras

Honda recall affects 321,000 small SUVs and cars worldwide. CR-Vs from 2012 and Acura ILXs from 2013 make up the Honda recall.

If the inside driver or passenger door handles are used at the same time as the power or manual door locks, the inner door latch may not work. This means a door may not latch, or it could latch and open when the locks are used.

The company says no crashes or injuries have been reported because of the problem.

Here is the press release of Honda on Front Door Latch Recall

http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Documentum/Recall_Press%2FRecall_Press_Release_0000051.pdf

Angry Birds Chrome

Hey guys, if you nothing to do and want to kill time why not play Angry Birds online on chrome. Here is the link. enjoy! This game is very addictive, I warned you.

http://chrome.angrybirds.com/

The game is available in SD version and HD version. You can choose a version depending upon your internet connection. There’s also a Chrome app available, which you can get from the Chrome web store.


The game was released specially for Chrome, but it can be played on any modern browser, including Firefox, Opera, and IE. The entire game is also available to play offline using Google Chrome cache.

Google Nexus 7 tablet vs Amazon's Kindle Fire

The Nexus 7 tablet is the first ever Android tablet designed by Google and manufactured by Asus. It was revealed last week at Google I/O developer's conference in San Francisco.

The 7-inch compact tablet has the latest Android version codenamed Jelly Bean. It has a stunning 1,280 x 800 resolution screen, slim body, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 12-core graphics processor, and a camera in front for video call. All this features for a very reasonable price of $199 for the 8GB version (will be out in mid-July).

Nexus 7 tablet avoids competing with the larger, more expensive Apple iPad. Its target is Amazon's Kindle Fire. Because they believe they have a chance in getting Kindle's market. Amazon's Kindle also run by Android. Kindle focuses on Amazon's collection of books, movies and music which they have a pretty big selection. 

The Nexus 7 has an advantage over Kindle Fire in the processor and graphics area.

Amazon's Kindle Fire Specs:

Processor: 1Ghz dual core

Display:   7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.

Size (in inches):    7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).

Weight:    14.6 ounces (413 grams).

On-device Storage:    8GB internal (approximately 6GB available for user content). That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.

*Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Battery Life:   Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
USB Port
Audio:  3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.

Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi--Fi Amazon $199.00

Google Nexus 7 Specs:


Processor: 1.2 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor 12-core GeForce GPU, 1 GB RAM

Display: 7-inch display with 1280-by-800 resolution at 216 pixels per inch

Weight: 0.75 pounds
Storage: 8GB or 16GB of storage no expansion slot
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera

The applications load quickly and briskly, 3D gaming was optimized by the Tegra chipset.

The downside of Nexus 7 is that it only supports internal storage only, with no microSD expansion slot.

Google Nexus Tablet (7 Inch Tablet) Black Neoprene With Red Zipper Outside Pocket For Extra Accessories. Includes NuVur ™ keychain. (MDK2G2R1) Kroo $6.99    

2011 Car Models problems fell 5 percent from the previous year

According to J.D. Power & Associates annual Initial Quality Survey of new-vehicle owners, problems with 2011 models after three months on the road fell 5 percent from the previous year. But complaints about in-car electronics systems, especially voice controls, surged -- knocking Ford, which has pushed its MyFord Touch screen and Sync into about 4 million vehicles, to 27th out of 34 brands rated, down from fifth two years ago and 23rd last year.

For the second year in a row, Lexus owners reported fewer problems than any other brand, with 73 per 100 vehicles. The surprise winner in this year's results is Jaguar, which jumped from 20th to second, tying Porsche with 75 problems per 100. Honda and Cadillac rounded the top five.

The worst performers: Fiat and Smart, each of which sell just one model of minicar, and whose owners reported 151 problems per 100. The industry as a whole averaged 107 problems; Toyota, Honda and Nissan all rated above average, while GMC, Ram and Chevrolet were the only Detroit brands to do so.

Ford's woes didn't keep the Ford Mustang and the Ford Taurus from winning top quality honors in their classes. Toyota and Lexus each had two class victors as well -- the Yaris and Corolla for Toyota, and the ES 350 and LS sedans for Lexus. Other class winners included the Mazda MX-5, the Volvo C70, the Infiniti M-Series and the Chevrolet Malibu.

As mechanical defects have become rarer in new vehicles, the J.D. Power survey of 74,000 buyers has become more focused on subjective complaints; for more than a decade, the number one gripe from owners was wind noise. That approach does capture what makes people unhappy with their purchase, but can stumble because every buyer has their own definition of a problem.

Source Yahoo Autos

Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim (Latest Model)- 4 GB Black Console (NTSC)

Features

    * Built in Wi-Fi

      The new Xbox 360 is the only console with 802.11n Wi-Fi built in for a faster and easier connection to Xbox LIVE. Download or stream HD movies, TV episodes, and games from Xbox LIVE Marketplace in 1080p and 5.1 surround sound from anywhere in the house. Compatible with b/g/n networks.
    * Kinect ready

      Kinect, the latest in motion sensor technology, will make YOU the controller. With a dedicated, specialized port, the Xbox 360 250GB is built to connect seamlessly with the Kinect sensor - and have you up off the couch and into the world of Kinect in no time.

    * Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

      This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries.

    * Xbox LIVE

      Xbox LIVE brings a whole world of entertainment possibility right to your Xbox 360. Play with friends online, and watch streaming movies and TV from Zune and Netflix, all in crystal-clear HD. You'll find loads of your favorite music from Last.fm and the ability to connect with friends on Facebook and Twitter right on the best screen in the house.

PROS, Xbox 360 is a great product for gaming. The design is slick, slim and cool. It is quiet and reliable. It has ample hard drive 250GB for anything you need to save or download. Also, with the 2 included stylish black controllers.

CONS, It can get pretty hot. You need to buy a rechargeable battery pack for each controller because it doesn't include in the package. Does not include HDMI cable. 

Samsung UN32EH4000 LED-backlit LCD TV 720p $329

Features

    * Clear Motion Rate of 60
   
  Experience sharp picture quality, even when you are watching fast-moving images like sports or action movies. Clear Motion Rate was developed to accurately measure how well an LCD or LED TV can depict fast-moving images. Previously, motion-clarity was calculated by the frame refresh rate alone. But CMR offers a more complete measure by calculating 3 factors: frame refresh rate, image processor speed and backlight technology. LED TVs with a CMR of 60-120 can display action-packed movement with sharp detail and vivid contrast while eliminating image distortion.

    * Wide color enhancer plus

      Wide color enhancer plus allows you to see picture color the way the director originally intended. Witness the entire RGB spectrum brought to life on your screen to bring you exceptionally vibrant, yet natural-looking images faithful to the director's original intent.
 
  * ConnectShare movie

      ConnectShare movie lets you watch videos, play music or view photos from a USB connection without needing to use a PC or special equipment. Simply plug your USB directly into your Samsung TV's USB port and watch on the big screen with friends and family.
    * HDMI
    
 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a convenient high quality single cable digital audio/visual interface for connecting the TV to a digital cable box, satellite box, DVD and Blu-ray Disc player, PC computers, PC portable devices, tablets and devices featuring the HDMI output.



Pros: Outstanding picture quality, Reasonably Priced, Sound is excellent

Cons: Limited connectivity (Only two HDMI ports for input, the sound output is available only in digital no analog sound output), Hdmi slots are on the side of unit hard to access

32 inch TVs - Toshiba 32HL833B

32-inch LCD TV is one of the most popular consumer electronics products because the size is reasonable and doesn't take to much space specially if you have a small room.

There are also plenty of choice in this category and with the technology of today going small doesn't mean you have to give up high-def.

Toshiba 32HL833B

Pros:

• Edge LED backlighting; 
• Full HD resolutions

Cons:

• Does not have 3D, Web viewer, HD
• lowlights are just two HDMIs
• poor audio
• lack of Freeview HD
• In terms of colour saturations, sharpness and contrast it is just regular nothing to be exited about.

Overall, it is a efficient TV that delivers the basics well. It misses a DVB-T2
tuner and a soundbar cinema upgrade which is crucial, though multimedia are surprisingly excellent.

Black & Decker Oven Toaster

Black & Decker TO1640B 1500-Watt 6-Slice Countertop Convection Oven and Broiler with Nonstick Interior

Product Features

    * 1500 watts of power with easy-to-use controls to convection bake, broil, toast and keep warm; 60-minute timer features ready signal bell and stay on function
    * Extra-large capacity fits 6 slices of toast, a 12-inch pizza or large casserole with ease
    * Perfect broil tecnology lets you adjust the broiling temperature to best suit the food you want to cook
    * Nonstick interior, removable crumb tray and dishwasher-safe accessories make cleanup a breeze
    * Measures 17.5 by 14 by 10-inch


Pro's:
  * It cooks evenly, with convection cooking, air circulates around food for better, more even results on all your baked oven favorites. Tried it and it will not disappoint.
  *Easy-to-use dial controls let you cook, with a 60-minute timer with signal bell.
  *nonstick interior cleans easily
  *round and spacious, fits up to 5 slices of toast or a 12-inch pizza with ease
  *reasonably priced $49.00


Con's:

  *When using it don't touch the top and side surface it gets extremely hot due to a thin wall.
  *the convection fan has a slight noise

I would rate it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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