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		<title>iPhone 3G S released today</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/mobile-phones/iphone-3g-s-released-today</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Mobile Phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although we may have to wait a while over here in the UK, lucky shoppers in New York City were amongsts the first people to buy the new iPhone 3G S from Apple.
According to reports, over 300 people were stood waiting by the store on 5th Avenue, with some fans having waited from late on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although we may have to wait a while over here in the UK, lucky shoppers in New York City were amongsts the first people to buy the new iPhone 3G S from Apple.</p>
<p>According to reports, over 300 people were stood waiting by the store on 5th Avenue, with some fans having waited from late on Thursday to get their hands on the must have mobile phone.</p>
<p>Some of the features of the iPhone 3G S include</p>
<ul>
<li>2x faster web browsing and app launching</li>
<li>Built in video camera</li>
<li>Voice control functionality</li>
<li>Spotlight search</li>
<li>Built in compass</li>
<li>The much wanted cut and paste functionality</li>
<li>And a bucket load of new updates a bug fixes</li>
</ul>
<p>Although i do like the features added to the new iPhone, the price tag still makes me want to hold out a little while for things to drop. The 16-GB iPhone 3G S can be bought for $199 (around £120), with the 32-GB version costing $299 (£180) .</p>
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		<title>Man with a JetPack</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/man-with-a-jetpack</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 13:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guinness World Record]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve always wanted one of those jetpacks you see in movies or cartoons, but its quite hard to believe that they exist. However thrill seeking Eric Scott has rekindled that excitement for the the rest of the world and set a new Guinness World record whilst he was doing it.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve always wanted one of those jetpacks you see in movies or cartoons, but its quite hard to believe that they exist. However thrill seeking Eric Scott has rekindled that excitement for the the rest of the world and set a new Guinness World record whilst he was doing it.</p>
<p>At a whopping 68mph, which was verified by a police speed gun, Eric is officially the fastest man to ever use a jetpack.</p>
<p>Made famous by the Bond film Thunderball in the 60&#8217;s, the jetpack is propelled by a similar hydrogen peroxide used in the original film. This allowed the daredevil around 30 seconds of flying time, which was enough to break the record. Heres to the future of public transport &#8211; our own jetpacks!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/jetpack.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-263" title="jetpack" src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/jetpack.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="270" /></a></p>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas #12: iPod Touch</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/mp3/christmas-gift-ideas-ipod-touch</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[MP3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apple]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Gift Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPod]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPod Touch]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Only a couple of days left until Christmas is upon us, and if your still stuck for ideas why not try the iPod Touch. If you havent been pestered for one already, i&#8217;m sure this will be a popular purchase this year.
If you havent heard of the iPod, you must have been in a cave [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Only a couple of days left until Christmas is upon us, and if your still stuck for ideas why not try the <a href="http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/">iPod </a><a href="http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/">Touch</a>. If you havent been pestered for one already, i&#8217;m sure this will be a popular purchase this year.<a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/ipod-touch.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-181" title="ipod-touch" src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/ipod-touch.png" alt="" width="168" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>If you havent heard of the iPod, you must have been in a cave for the last 7 or so years. Released in October, 2001 the Apple designed MP3 player has changed the way we think about portable music, but also style. The iPod has gone through various design changes and is currently operating as a touch screen model with upto 32gb capacity for your songs. There is also a huge number of games and add-on applications that can be purchased from the Apple store, which add dramatically to the usability of the phone.</p>
<p>The player itself works with a multi-touch interface that can sense your figure movements on the screen, and selects the desired song. The initial set up is easy for both Mac and PC and works by by importing MP3 music files from your computer, which you can listen to on the move. This makes a perfect christmas present for boys, girls, young and old &#8211; it really can be bought for anyone! The iPod Touch is in its &#8216;2nd generation&#8217;, which has increased its storage capacity, stability and performance. The 16GB 2nd Gen Touch retails at around £205. I highly recommend this for any music, or indeed technology fan!</p>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas #10: Super Micro RC Helicopter</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/toys/christmas-gift-ideas-9-super-micro-rc-helicopter</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boys Toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Gift Ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Next up in the christmas gift ideas articles, we have the super cool Mini RC helicopter! These little flying toys can be found in pretty much all gadget shops around the country, so shop around to find the best deals this xmas. The toy itself is a miniture helicopter replica which is controlled via remote [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Next up in the christmas gift ideas articles, we have the super cool Mini RC helicopter! These little flying toys can be found in pretty much all gadget shops around the country, so shop around to find the best deals this xmas. The toy itself is a miniture helicopter replica which is controlled via remote and will fly like the real thing!</p>
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<p>Although the helicopter can be quite fragile, it flies quite convincingly the controls take a little while to master, so practice on a field or somewhere with soft ground at first. Although this would probably be recommended for a boys christmas present, this would be an equally good present for a girl too. </p>
<p>The Super Micro Helicopter is made of an expanded Polypropylene foam, a features a bright blue LED strobe light allowing for flights in the dark (although i wouldnt recommend this!), and incorporates an auto stability system to make for smoother flights in windy and calm weather alike.</p>
<p>Specs:</p>
<p>* Product Dimensions: Main Rotor Diameter 130mm (5.25&#8243;)<br />
* Length 170mm (6.5&#8243;) excluding rotors. Rear Rotor diameter 30mm (1.25&#8243;)<br />
* Product Weight: Only 10g, including Flight Battery<br />
* Rechargeable Flight Battery: High capacity integral Lithium Polymer battery<div id="attachment_126" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/toy-helicopter.jpg"><img src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/toy-helicopter-300x300.jpg" alt="Super Micro RC Helicopter" title="toy-helicopter" width="300" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-126" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Super Micro RC Helicopter</p></div>
<p>
* Charger: Integral Transmitter/Charger supplied with LED indicator/Auto shut off<br />
* Simply plug in and charge, with easy to use connections<br />
* Charging Time: 20-30 minutes for full charge<br />
* Flight Duration:10 minutes or more between charges<br />
* Batteries Required: 6 x 1.5v AA Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter/Charger<br />
* Control Specification: Supplied completely assembled and already charged ready-to-fly, with pre-installed 2 Channel Proportional Infra Red Control System<br />
* Take off, hover and descend, turn left and right<br />
* Range: Up to 10m (30ft). Frequency: Infra Red Control System &#8211; Bands A, B &#038; C allow up to three Super Micro Models to be flown together<br />
* Age Recommendation: 8+ Adult supervision recommended for operation<br />
* Colour may vary between blue, red and yellow</p>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas #9: Samsung S760 Camera</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/digital-cameras/christmas-gift-ideas-samsung-s760-camera</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Cameras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Gift Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Camera]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[At just over £50 on Play.com, this nifty little Samsung Digital Camera is a perfect christmas gift idea gift for both boys, girls, friends and relatives this christmas. This 7.2 megapixel Samsung S760 digital camera has a 3x lens, and a clear 2.4&#8243; LCD screen for previewing shots and reviewing pictures. This camera is equipped




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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At just over £50 on Play.com, this nifty little Samsung Digital Camera is a perfect <a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/tag/christmas-gift-ideas">christmas gift idea</a> gift for both boys, girls, friends and relatives this christmas. This 7.2 megapixel Samsung S760 digital camera has a 3x lens, and a clear 2.4&#8243; LCD screen for previewing shots and reviewing pictures. This camera is equipped</p>
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<p>with a face recognition function that detects the face of anyone infront of camera. Although this may seem pointless, it helps the picture by automatically adjusting the zoom to give a clearer picture of the face. The dual image stabilisation reduces blur, for a clearer shot. The Samsung S760 <a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/category/gadgets/digital-cameras">digital camera</a> is compatible with SD memory cards, and comes complete with power cable, CD and manual.</p>
<p>Setup is relatively easy, just ensure the camera has a good charge before its first use to maximise battery performance. Overall, for a first time digital camera user this is perfect christmas present &#8211; with a high 7.2MP quality, and robust build &#8211; im sure they wont be disappointed!</p>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas #8: Baby Annabell Baby Doll</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/toys/christmas-gift-ideas-7-baby-annabell-baby-doll</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baby Doll]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Gift Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Girls Toys]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Baby Annabell is the perfect Christmas stocking filler and a perfect gift for your kids this christmas. Your children will love looking after Annabell and has real life features such as crying, falling asleep and making plenty of baby like noises! Over the years there are always new baby dolls released, but these life-like extra [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Baby Annabell is the perfect Christmas stocking filler and a perfect gift for your kids this christmas. Your children will love looking after Annabell and has real life features such as crying, falling asleep and making plenty of baby like noises! Over the years there are always new baby dolls released, but these life-like extra features making this a great xmas purchase!</p>
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<p>The Annabell doll is recommended for children ages 3 or over.</p>
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<p>Baby Annabell is:</p>
<p>The magical baby doll that will react to you!<br />
She drinks from her bottle, closing her eyes, and burping afterwards<br />
Rub her stomach to soothe away gripes and calm her down<br />
She reacts to sounds and rewards care and attention, make a loud noise and you will have to sing her back to sleep!<br />
Her eyes and mouth move:<br />
Size 46cm (18.1)<br />
Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)</p>
<p>The baby retails for under £30 in the UK. Expect high demand!</p>
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		<title>What is GPS?</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/what-is-gps</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever found youself scratching your head trying to decipher a map? If so, maybe you should invest in a GPS. If you are new to the world of GPS, be rest assured this nifty device will make your driving alot easier! GPS stands for global positioning system and is a satellite based positioning technology that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever found youself scratching your head trying to decipher a map? If so, maybe you should invest in a GPS. If you are new to the world of GPS, be rest assured this nifty device will make your driving alot easier! GPS stands for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System">global positioning system</a> and is a satellite based positioning technology that is used for navigation. Once a very sophisticated technology, used only in the military, has now become a widespread commercial product. Satellite Navigation is a two element system that has a display unit (the screen in which you interact with) and a GPS data receiver. The GPS satellites send signals to the reciever and that information is then sent to the display unit, these signals are then detectected and the GPS unit is able to identify its exact position on the planet. The onboard GPS software interprets its position and will relay its location to the user in the form of a local map.</p>
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<p>Common uses of Sat Nav are for simple route finding around a country, or your city. It can help you located street names, tourist attractions and even postcodes to a great degree of accuracy. Most systems now have the ability to re-plot your course, should you take a wrong turn and even warn you of busy traffic spots or speeding camera positions (although of course you would never speed right?!).</p>
<p>The Sat nav units are also able to store information on popular destinations, such as &#8220;home&#8221; or &#8220;work&#8221;, so these common locations can be quickly revisited for ease of use. Although, for safety&#8217;s sake i would recommend never leaving &#8220;Home&#8221; stored into your GPS. The reason being, that if someone manages to hotwire your car, or steal your keys, they can drive straight to your (probably empty) home.</p>
<p>One problem with Sat Nav units is the way in which maps can become outdated, however most modern units can be updated for free online, by the Manufacturers own updating services. This enables the user to keep their local maps up to date and avoid taking a slower route to your destination. If you like your car journeys to be stress free, or simply hate reading maps, don&#8217;t hesitate to try a GPS &#8211; You won&#8217;t ever look back!</p>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas #6: Swim To Me Puppy</title>
		<link>http://www.techblast.co.uk/gadgets/toys/christmas-gift-ideas-swim-to-me-puppy</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With his cute little eyes, floppy ears, lovely brown coat and perky little tail, the Swim To Me Puppy is an irresistable little christmas gift idea. Don&#8217;t let his looks deceive you however, hes an all walking, all swimming super-dog! 

* He&#8217;s the cute little stray that swims all day.
* He walks, then begins to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With his cute little eyes, floppy ears, lovely brown coat and perky little tail, the Swim To Me Puppy is an irresistable little christmas gift idea. Don&#8217;t let his looks deceive you however, hes an all walking, all swimming super-dog!<br />
<div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/swim-to-me-puppy.jpg"><img src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/swim-to-me-puppy-150x150.jpg" alt="Swim to me Puppy - He loves Water!" title="swim-to-me-puppy" width="150" height="150" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Swim to me Puppy - He loves Water!</p></div>
<p>
* He&#8217;s the cute little stray that swims all day.</p>
<p>* He walks, then begins to swim when placed in water.</p>
<p>* Includes goggles and towel.</p>
<p>* Fill out and register the adoption certificate.</p>
<p>* Requires 3 x AAA batteries (not included).</p>
<p>* For ages 3 years and over.</p>
<p>* Awesome in the bath-tub for kids bath time.. will make things more fun!</p>
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<p>The Swim To Me Puppy has a hollow brown plastic body with a wonderful detailing on the fur and head, with adorable rubber ears. Dont&#8217; mistake the puppy for a cuddly toy, it&#8217;s designed for the water. It requires 3 x AAA batteries, and you will need a smaller-sized Phillips screwdriver to open up the puppy and fit them.</p>
<p>Once the batteries are in, the puppy will happily enough walk around on the floor. The puppy is not as suited to carpet, and works best on a solid smooth floor, like a table or tiled floor. The toy itself can be started with a simple press of a button and will then wobble along at a slowish pace. Overall, this is a great alternative to the classic rubber duck for bath-time and be a great idea for a xmas stocking filler.</p>
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		<title>Gift Ideas for Christmas #5: Girls Christmas Gifts!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pink is definately the colour for girls gifts for chistmas, below i have outlined some great Pink christmas ideas and include a range of digital items suitable for a friend, mother, girlfiend or even grandmother!
We will start off with Digital Cameras, which in these examples come in Pink!:
FUJI Z100FD in Pink available from Currys &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pink is definately the colour for <a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/tag/christmas-gift-ideas">girls gifts for chistmas</a>, below i have outlined some great Pink christmas ideas and include a range of digital items suitable for a friend, mother, girlfiend or even grandmother!</p>
<p>We will start off with Digital Cameras, which in these examples come in Pink!:</p>
<div id="attachment_92" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/fuji-z100fd.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-92" title="fuji-z100fd" src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/fuji-z100fd-150x150.jpg" alt="Pink Fuji-Z100FD Digital Camera" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pink Fuji-Z100FD Digital Camera</p></div>
<p><strong>FUJI Z100FD in Pink available from Currys &#8211; Around £99</strong></p>
<p>This first gift is the simple, elegant Fuji Z100 FD. With 8MP, Optical Zoom &#8211; 5 x, and a 2.7&#8243; digital screen on the back to view images this would be suitable for a first time digital camera user. Other technical specifications include:</p>
<p>Memory Type &#8211; XD and SD<br />
Battery Supplied &#8211; Rechargeable<br />
Face Detection Software<br />
A 54mb Memory Card<br />
Image Stabilisation<br />
USB Connection<br />
Video Output</p>
<div id="attachment_93" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/vtech-kidizoom-camera.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-93" title="vtech-kidizoom-camera" src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/vtech-kidizoom-camera-150x150.jpg" alt="Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera</p></div>
<p><strong>VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera from Early Learning Centre &#8211; Around £50</strong></p>
<p>Second up, we have the tough and easy-to-use Vtech Kidizoom digital camera. As the name suggests, this camera is aimed at younger children, and is robust enough to take knocks and bumps along the way. At a modest £50, this can be a fantastic gift idea this xmas.</p>
<p>Your child can take photos, make videos and play games, which will offer hours of entertainment. You are also able to edit photos with stamps and frames or record voice tags. Easy to link to TV or PC. With 16 MB memory, flash, 4.6 cm colour screen, carry strap and TV/PC cables.</p>
<p>Requires 4 x AA batteries.</p>
<div id="attachment_95" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/fuji-z20-camera.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-95" title="fuji-z20-camera" src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/fuji-z20-camera-150x150.jpg" alt="The Fuji Z20 Digital Camera in Pink" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Fuji Z20 Digital Camera in Pink</p></div>
<p><strong>Fuji &#8211; Z20 Pink Digital Camera from Dixons &#8211; £95.04</strong></p>
<p>Similar to the Z100, this digital camera from Fuji is a compact, high resolution camera at a low price. Some of the technical specifications are as follows:</p>
<p>10 Megapixel Resolution<br />
3 x Optical Zoom,<br />
2.5&#8243; Screen Size<br />
Memory Type &#8211; XD and SD,</p>
<p>Type of Battery &#8211; Rechargeable NP-45<br />
Motion picture recording, LCD Screen, Continous shooting mode, USB Connection, Video Output.</p>
<div id="attachment_96" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/canon-ixus-80is.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-96" title="canon-ixus-80is" src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/canon-ixus-80is-150x150.jpg" alt="IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera in Pink" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera in Pink</p></div>
<p><strong>Canon IXUS 80IS in Pink: Around £130</strong></p>
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<p>This <a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/category/gadgets/digital-cameras">digital camera</a> has 8 megapixel resolution, 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom.  The focal length is 38-114mm and the ISO range is 80-1600.  The IXUS 80IS is SD memory card compatible.  Face recognition and an image stabiliser software is built into the camera itself to help sharpen the images and deliver better photos. This Canon provides automatic exposure, auto focus, auto flash and self timer.  The IXUS 80IS pink digital camera has a video record feature which is great for capturing those embarassing chistmas moments!</p>
<p>The videos and images are viewed on a clear 2.5&#8243; LCD screen. This camera comes with a Li-ion rechargeable battery to save on those expensive Duracels!</p>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas #4: High School Musical Dancemat</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fourth in our series on Christmas Gift Ideas, we will be looking at the fantastic High School Musical 3 Dance Mat. Perfect for a girl, this gift is ideal for Xmas 2008 teching the user how to dance and sing to 4 of the most popular High School Musical songs. 
Have you &#8216;Got the Moves&#8217;? [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fourth in our series on <a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/tag/christmas-gift-ideas">Christmas Gift Ideas</a>, we will be looking at the fantastic High School Musical 3 Dance Mat. Perfect for a girl, this gift is ideal for Xmas 2008 teching the user how to dance and sing to 4 of the most popular High School Musical songs. </p>
<p>Have you &#8216;Got the Moves&#8217;? Well this dancemat will teach amazing dance routines with four songs straight from the High School Musical 3 movie! The HSM 3 toy is suitable for dancers of all ages as it incorporates three different difficulty levels, so is great for dancers of all ages! (Even the parents can have a go !)</p>
<p>Some requirements recommended for the High School Musical Toy:</p>
<p><div id="attachment_83" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 290px"><a href="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/high-school-musical-dancemat.jpg"><img src="http://www.techblast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/high-school-musical-dancemat.jpg" alt="high school musical dancemat" title="High-School-Musical-Dancemat" width="280" height="280" class="size-medium wp-image-83" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">high school musical dancemat</p></div>
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- Requires 4x AAA batteries (not included)<br />
- Manufacturers recommended age: 6 years and over</p>
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