The second series in this promotion is for travelers and electronics aficionados. We have travel adapters, earphone, laptop case, and computer mice on bargains. Real good bargains.

1. SKROSS World Travel Adapters

Great news for Travelers! SKROSS World Travel Adapters at special unbeatable price. Type 1 is on sale while Type 2 and 3 are a bargain with the discount offer. 20% off the listed price at Apple Bazaar store. Click the pictures and then apply coupon code: SKROSS20 before checking out your adapters purchase. No more worries about your electronics when you travel to foreign countries.

2. TravelPac I-Bass Earphone and Neoprene Handle Laptop Slipcase

Recently we reviewed TravelPac I-Bass retractable earphone in this blog. Get rid of the earphone cable tangle now by taking this promotion.

Also on offer is laptop slipcase with comfortable handheld made of neoprene. There are Forest Green, Purple, Navy Blue and Gray color available. A lot of us need to lug laptop around while traveling to work/school nowadays. So why not do our laptop and our hand a favor with this comfortable laptop slipcase?

Click on the pictures to get the earphone/slipcase at Apple Bazaar web store.

3. Belkin Bluetooth Mouse and Retractable Mini Travel Mouse

Two Belkin mice ranges at Apple Bazaar are on sale. The multi-surface bluetooth mouse is such a good bargain, don’t miss it. We have them in white and black.

The retractable travel mouse is handy and light enough for traveling. It’s also very mini and cute, you will love to use it even if you are not on travel.

Both mice will help you look neat too. One has no cable to handle with while the other is retractable, just like the TravelPac earphone above. To buy them now, click on the pictures.

We have done a guide on how to use coupon code before. Click here to find out how.

Next will be promotion for the Health Conscious. A range of pedometers/step counters to start and maintain healty lifestyle easier.

Belkin Wireless Routers Modem, Wireless USB Adapters, USB Hub

Belkin Laptop Bags and Black Laptop Sleeve with Window

Belkin Retractable Laptop Mouse and Bluetooth Mouse

Belkin Skype Phone

Don’t miss out the promotion. Get them now. Just click on the above pictures or links to buy the respective ranges at Apple Bazaar store.

Belkin Venice Laptop Backpack

Buying a laptop could prove to be quite tough if you have no idea what specifications you need. However, if you know what you want, choosing a laptop would be quite easy as long as the financial aspect is taken care of.  Once you have bought your laptop, the next thing that you need to buy is the laptop bag.

Choosing a laptop bag is not as easy as you think. You have to consider several factors before you purchase a laptop bag. Remember that one of the ideal of a laptop is its portability. That is why you need to have a laptop bag that would make lugging it easy and comfortable.

There are probably tens and thousands of laptop bag designs and makes out in the market today.  There are branded ones and generic ones. Functional and cutesies. Big and small. Expensive and inexpensive.  There are different makes like: backpacks, messenger bags, tote bags, metallic cases, briefcases and various laptop sleeves.  Your choice of laptop bag should be according to your usage and needs. For the most part, branded laptop bags are preferable as their designs are more functional and ergonomic, not to mention stylish.

Laptop Sleeve

A briefcase laptop bag is more formal. It could be available in rigid frame or in soft material such as: denim corduroy; duralite; micro fiber; koskin; polyester; nylon; suede; vinyl; cotton and leather. Messenger bags are more casual in appearance and quite easy to carry because of its shoulder and hand straps. Tote bags are easily identifiable to women as these laptop bags come in colorful and mostly feminine designs.

The best choice for a laptop bag for those on the go is a backpack laptop bag. The sportier look is great for students and young professionals who carry their laptops wherever they go. Conventional school backpacks are not adequate as they are not equipped with padding and specialized compartment to protect the gadget and do not have the required pockets for the gadget accessories.

Branded backpacks, like Belkin, may well be one of the top choices for a laptop backpack as it’s designed specifically with your laptop protections in mind, and portability and functionality to the user.  The backpack has a padded and adjustable straps for your comfort and top-mounted carry handle for your convenience.  Some has headphone grommet to access your MP3 player without the need to take it out of your bag. Its interior fabric guarantees no scratches on your laptop while its exterior fabric is easy to clean, washable even, perfect for an active lifestyle. A backpack laptop is versatile. With so many choices in styles and materials used, you can take your laptop for a hike; to school; to the office; at the beach or to the mall.

Get Belkin protection for your laptop here

Men’s gadgets are the extension of his manhood.  What they lack in certain areas, they make up for it with things and worldly possessions.  They collect as many toys and as many gadgets and electronics as they possibly can.  They think that the latest ultra light graphite golf clubs or even the top of the line Grill Pro grill utilities are way too cool.  They are just so amazed with technology.

Gadgets are their status symbol.  If women love shoes and bags, men love laptops, mp3 players and their X-mini speakers.  They definitely cost money and men work hard to acquire what they want no matter how extraneous they may seem to be.  And like women, it’s not about the number.  No matter how many Primo watches he has, he would still buy another as long as something new and better comes out.

Men are kids disguised in grown up clothes.  It was just the basketball or the plastic sword that captured their hearts when they were young.  Now it’s all about the Solio solar charger that they take with them on hiking trips.  It’s the Belkin Skype phone that has them glued for hours in front of the computer.  Yes, these are their shiny new toys.

Men like to collect.  Once you start on something, it’s hard to stop with just one.  You gotta have it all.  This is mostly true for men who follow the latest technology and trends.  They subscribe to gadget magazines.  They surf the internet for product reviews on the latest Razer gaming mouse that would definitely enhance their performance and allow them to win over their opponents quite easily.  They want to have everything.  It’s really that simple.

But believe it or not, it’s not all about wanting things.  These gadgets and accessories truly make anyone’s life more comfortable and easier.  A cell phone would let you call anyone, anytime and anywhere in the world.  An iPod lets you take your music no matter where you are.  Gadgets are the practical means that let you do things you thought were impossible.

So there’s no question that the best valentine gift ideas for him would be gadgets and electronics.  You can never go wrong with something that is both fun and useful.  Once your special someone receives a Brunton Solaris 26W or a MOMO pedal set, he’d be so wide-eyed you would think he’s having a stroke.

And you as the giver won’t have a hard time choosing from a wide array of gadgets and technology tools available in the market.  With advances in technology getting faster, it won’t be so tough for a woman to think of ideas for Valentine gifts.

Christmas is just around the corner.  The malls are getting overcrowded with shoppers, there are Christmas parties left and right, the holiday wishes cards start trickling in and the traffic has gotten horrendous.  If you have not done any of your gifts shopping yet, then you must be stressing out or worrying about it.  Unless you have consciously done your shopping early and if you are fortunate enough to have the budget, gifts shopping should be done way before the first day of December.

Of course, most of us cannot afford to do that.  So when December comes, we wrack our brains thinking about which gifts to give whoever.  If you are dead set on giving somebody you know some kind of gadget for Christmas, then let this guide help you choose which ones would be the best choices.

Video game consoles will always be one of the top gadget gift options at any given time.  There are at least three kinds that dominate the market at the moment: PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and Xbox.  Wii is a good choice of console for the casual gamer who likes having visitors over, as it is a social gaming console.  Because of its motion sensor games, players who use Wii are forced to move about and get a bit of exercise.  PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, on the other hand, are more like the traditional gaming consoles, except that their graphics have gone on overdrive.  There is an ongoing debate as to which one of them is better than the other, but it all just boils down to preference.

e-cooling stand might not seem a fanciful choice but it sure makes a useful gift

Photography enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when it comes to digital camera options.

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC TS1 is the company’s first attempt at producing a shock-proof/waterproof compact camera.  It is waterproof for up to 10 feet in depth, dustproof and shock-proof from up to 5 feet.  It is not as shock-proof or as impervious to elements compared to other brand models.  However, it was still a relative success.

Nikon D-5000

Those who would like to take their digital photography to the next level will certainly appreciate a Nikon D-5000.  Unfortunately, it is one of the pricier entry-level digital SLR’s in the market at the moment.  It more than makes up for the price, though.  This is because it has great photo quality, an above-average kit lens and a solid performance.

Mobile phones are also popular Christmas gifts as there are loads of models out now that are affordable and packed with features.

HTC Touch Pro2

The HTC Touch Pro2 is a good option, especially for people that are always on the go.  This smartphone not only has good multimedia features, but also offers all types of productivity tools.  It apparently has one of the best QWERTY keyboards available in smartphones.

Apple’s iPhone is one of the best Christmas gift options this year, because there are endless possibilities for customization.  It is not just a mobile phone with an MP3 player.  With the iPhone, you can play games, check your emails, surf the internet, listen to podcasts and play videos.

Some other gift ideas:

X-Mini Max Capsule Speaker

Razer Abyssys 3500 DPI gaming Mouse

Divoom iTour Omo desktop speakers

iPod Shuffle

Creative Live! Cam Notebook Ultra Pro (V2)

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype

Creative Zen MX MP3 Player

Metro.Fi 170vi earphone for professional use

GoPro On-Board Video Surf Hero 5

Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset

Viliv S5 3G Pocket PC

TravelPac Memory/Sim Card Reader

iPods are going at 12% off at Apple Bazaar. Includes the Classic, Nano and Shuffle. iPod Nano or iPod Classic comes with a free bone wrap and wall plug charger.

Viliv PCs are going at 12% off, includes the Viliv X70 3G pocket PC, Viliv S5 3G pocket PC, and Viliv S7 3G notebook PC.
All PCs come with a leather casing and a premium protective film.
Viliv S7 comes with an additional iLuv portable speaker, M1 Vouchers for M1 Prepaid Broadband Card
and a $30 M1 Prepaid Broadband Top-Up Card (Valid until 31 Jan 2010)

Divoom iTour series speakers going at 10% off.
Includes the iTour 10, iTour 70, iTour Pop, iTour Ozzo, iTour Upo1 and the iTour Omo.

Creative’s Zenxfi2 now at 15% off.
Other products (video recorders and MP3 players) by Creative here.

Popular gaming brand mouse and accessories Razer is at a 10% off.
Includes gaming mice, gaming keyboards, gaming surfaces and gaming audio devices.

GoPro sports camera for outdoor uses. 20% off on all 3 megapixel cameras and use voucher code GP12 to get your exclusive 12% off 5 megapixel cameras.  Includes Helmet hero 3 megapixel, Motorsports hero with 3 and 5 megapixel, digital hero with 3 megapixel and Surf hero 5 megapixel.

Read about GoPro here.

Read about GoPro accessories, entry here.

Other electronics
Creative’s electronics (Cameras, audio devices and accessories…)
Creative Special Offers
Sandisk
Belkin / Belkin accessories for iPhone, iTouch, iPods and Mp3 players are at a whooping 30% off
TravelPac
X-mini Speakers
Plantronics bluetooth headsets
Ultimate Ears audio devices

In relation, we stock portable solar powered chargers for batteries and your gadgets.

Solio – solar powered charger
Solar – Freeloader solar charger is at a 20% off
Brunton – Solaris
Silva – solar charger

Belkin Rockstar

If you are a proud owner of an mp3 player, an iPod or iPhone, there’s a good chance you know Belkin.  The company makes a number of connectivity and power products and accessories.  It’s the leading manufacturer of Universal Serial Bus or USB and also provides surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, computer cables and media player accessories. Just last year, the company introduced its RockStar, a device that lets you attach headphones and MP3 players so you can mix and match your music with friends. You can have your friends, even five of your friends; listen in to your playlist.

The Rockstar is designed in such a way that listening to music becomes an intimate and social experience.  The key target market are teens, ages 12 to 17, but others who are fond of music and are interested in what others are listening to are also welcome to jump into the music accessory bandwagon.  By the way, you can also hook up two iPods or mp3 players so there is more music variety and actually queue up songs one after another and each user can control what they listen to and the volume with which they listen. You can even do mixing and fade-ins with these two iPods.  The Rockstar also works well with portable DVD players with 3.5mm audio-out jack.

Mini Stereo Cable

Another cool accessory from Belkin is the Mini-Stereo Cable.  It connects your iPod or mp3 player to your car stereos, portable speakers and even sound cards provided they have auxiliary inputs.  It has high-quality, 24k gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity, and spiral-shield construction to reduce electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.

With this cable, there’s no need for an adapter to listen to music on your iPod.  And when there is an incoming call, it automatically lowers down its volume so you can take the call using a Bluetooth headset. But best of all, you won’t have to load a stack of CDs ever again.  And it does not affect the sound quality, bass and treble.  So say goodbye to the hissing, skipping and scratched or damaged compact discs and say hello to convenience and easy connectivity.

Belkin has also come up with iPod Ear bud Foam Replacement.  The ear bud foam replacement is available in different colors; pink, dark blue, grey, and black.  Compared to other ear buds, Belkin’s ear buds are durable and they’re also inexpensive.  But it’s important to replace your iPod or mp3 player ear buds regularly.  Ear buds can be a breeding ground for bacteria because they collect dust and sweat over time.

Belkin accessories are simple, efficient and quite affordable and it has become quite a brand to be reckoned with in terms of pricing and quality.  And it continues to innovate to provide us with the most interesting products. 

30% off all Belkin products, wireless networking products, surge protectors, laptop accessories, iPod/iPhone accessories, Skype phone and more. Only this Christmas.

Up to 60% off on ladies apparels, plus free shipping. With cardigans,  tubes, dresses, jackets, skirts and more. While stocks last.

Lastly, we’re having a 40% off promotion off all leather handbags. 100% geniune leather handbags up for grabs now. Messenger, tote and hobo bags. Only this Christmas.

Making international phone calls on your phone is expensive

The internet has revolutionized communications and most homes and businesses already have a dedicated line. Another new technology that has been spawned by the internet is VoIP. It uses the internet to route voice data from one point to another. This means free calls to any point in the world aside from the monthly bills for your internet connection. But in order to take advantage of this, you would need do all voice calls through a computer with a software like Skype. It takes a lot longer to boot a computer and make a call compared to the traditional telephone that is always up and ready.

It takes longer to boot a computer and make a call

To circumvent this problem and make it simpler to use VoIP, a lot of companies have created VoIP phones that integrate parts of a computer that are necessary in carrying out the calls without having the rest of the unnecessary parts. Belkin is the producer of network hardware and has extensive expertise in their field. They have applied their expertise in the Belkin Desktop VoIP phone.

Belkin's Desktop Phone for Skype allows you to make unlimited free phone calls to other Skype users without a computer

This desktop variant has integrated the Skype software, taking advantage of Skype’s popularity and excellent VoIP codecs. This phone has all the features that you would see from a traditional telephone set like a loudspeaker. Belkin has also taken the extra steps to make it easier for the general public while hiding the technical aspects. You would only need to enter your Skype ID once during the installation so that it can retrieve all your contacts from the Skype server. It then remembers your ID and password so that you would not need to enter it again every time you turn on the handset.

Enter Skype ID during the installation to retrieve your Skype contacts

If you are looking for a good desktop VoIP phone and an avid user of Skype, the Belkin phone is certainly a good choice as you would not need to subscribe to other VoIP companies while still maintaining your current contact list.

Skype Desktop phone is available online at Apple Bazaar

In a very basic wireless network, there are two essential parts, an access point and a wireless network interface card that you need to attach to your computer. With routers, you really have no other choice, if your network doesn’t have a wireless access point, you would need to buy one and have it installed and working. On the side of the computer, you would also need to have a wireless NIC installed. This is usually not a problem for most people because a great majority of laptops being sold today and some of the computers already have one installed in them. But for those who have older computers that don’t have a built-in wireless adapter or those who have a non functional adapter, the only option is to purchase one.

The Belkin N150 wireless network adapter lets you connect to a wireless network. It comes in a compact and easy package that slots into a 2.0 USB port. USB is the dominant port standard today and because of its widespread adoption, you would be hard pressed to find a computer or laptop that doesn’t have one. Most of the newer laptops have totally abandoned other ports like serial and the printer port for USB. USB 2.0 is also much faster than the maximum Wi-Fi speed, so you would not have to worry about having degraded speed. The beauty of the Belkin N150 is in its quick and easy installation. Unlike internal Wi-Fi adapters where you would need to open up the computer or hire someone to do it for you, you just plug the N150 on any port outside and it would work.

Belkin has also added some extra features on the N150 that you can take advantage of if you are also using a Belking N150 router. With both, you will have an extended range compared to other devices. But when you are connecting to other hardware, the performance is not upgraded or degraded. It would perform reliably just like any other 802.11g Wi-Fi adapter.