New York, NY, Nov. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent survey says that 82 percent of shoppers plan to head to the stores on Black Friday or shop online so they can get the best deals possible.
Brett Larson, Technology and Trends Expert and host of "Killer Apps", offers advice on the best tech gift ideas for the holidays that won’t break the bank and mobile apps that will help you shop for the best deal and stay connected with family and friends!
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Our top tech ideas for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2011 are:
- Kyocera Milano is perfect for anyone who has been thinking of making the jump to a smartphone, but has been intimidated by all the high-end phones out there. Milano has the power of Android 2.3 in a compact, easy to use form factor and an entry-level price point: only $29.99 at Sprint. With both a touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keypad, Milano is the perfect transitional smartphone allowing access to the Web, personal email and work email. Milano’s 3.2 megapixel camera makes sure you won’t miss any moment, and Kyocera’s proprietary Eco-Mode helps avoid power drain common with other smartphones. http://www.kyocera-wireless.com
- Price Check by Amazon for iPhone and Android is a free price comparison app that provides shoppers the easiest way yet to compare in-store prices with the low prices on Amazon.com and its more than two million online merchants, across all categories of products - from toys to consumer electronics. Shoppers can use the app to scan a barcode, snap a picture, or say or type a product name to see prices from Amazon.com and its other online merchants, as well as read product details, reviews and ratings. Shoppers can then purchase the item with one-click and have it delivered directly to their doorstep. www.amazon.com/pricecheck
- GroupMe allows you to stay connected with groups of people through text messaging or the GroupMe mobile apps. GroupMe allows you to message multiple friends or contacts at once, share photos, or conference call across a group of people. The service is free and works like a "reply all" text message. GroupMe is really simple to use for anyone with a cellphone, and apps are available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 phones. GroupMe is great for people who want to organize groups and communicate around topics such as families, shopping groups, travel, social events, and more. www.GroupMe.com
- The Echo smartpen from Livescribe records everything students hear and write - whether words, diagrams, symbols or doodles, so they never miss a word. Students simply tap on their handwritten notes with the smartpen to play back what was said at the exact moment in time. They can transfer their notes and audio to their computer (Mac/PC). Students can easily review an interactive, digital version of their notes and audio, called a pencast, on their computer or mobile device. A pencast can easily be shared with classmates via email, Facebook, Evernote, Google Docs and more. Students can take their pencasts on the go with Livescribe’s Pencast Player for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. www.livescribe.com
- With the VTech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System, children will discover the joy of reading! Stories come alive with animations and sounds on the color touch screen, and children take a journey into a world of imagination while developing the necessary building blocks to grow into a confident and fluent reader. The V.Reader comes pre-loaded with a storybook and fun applications such as Photo Viewer, Video Player and art activities. Additional storybook cartridges offer new adventures, reading skill games, and a Story Dictionary. You can even download additional e-books, avatars, and themes while tracking your child's progress on VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator! www.vtechkids.com
To find more information about these featured products, visit "Killer Apps" at www.killerapps.tv
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