My pick of three new cool toys from CES

[Donny Carlson]

Strictly personal choices here.

1) LightScribe Direct Disc labeling. HP developed this, which will allow future CD and DVD burners to also burn labels on the other side of specialy coated discs. COOL!:)

[Donny Carlson]

2) Netgear MP101 wireless digital music player. This device scans the hard drive of your computer(s) and plays digital music stored there on your home stereo system, even though the computers are elsewhere in your house. Also plays streaming Internet radio, like Rhapsody (and comes with a 30 trial subscription). Only $199 retail, which means lower street prices. Comes with a wireless remote. COOOOOLLL:D

[Donny Carlson]

3) Autoxray EZ-Scan 6000. Better than me describe it, here's the promo from the Autoxray web site:

EZ-SCAN 6000
The next generation of automotive scanners have arrived. The AutoXray EZ-Scan is an OBD I and OBD II scanner which includes all OBD II protocols, including the newly released Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol, allowing for more capability and flexibility to manage the diagnostic process. The CAN protocol is currently being used in a variety of vehicles and will be the mandated protocol in all new vehicles by 2008. Staying current with the very latest in automotive scanning doesn't have to be a complex effort. The CAN-compliant EZ-Scan makes keeping up with the latest a simple matter. Just turn to AutoXray, of course.

FEATURES
Scan Collects Valuable Data from Vehicles On-Board Computer
Supports multiple trouble code requests, generic codes (mode 3), pending codes (mode 7), enhanced codes
On-screen definitions of OBD I trouble codes, OBD II generic and OBD II manufacturer specific codes
Detects OBD-II Freeze Frame Information
Displays Readiness Test Status
Displays O2 Sensor Test
Test Results (mode 6)
Vehicle ID (mode 9)
Set Measurement Units in SAE/Metric
Live Data Stream Monitoring
29 Frame Capture Mode
Set Capture Frame Interval from 0500ms to 5000ms
Reset Check Engine Lights
Quick Step™ Data Navigation
Customize Data Views
Internet Upgradeable

VEHICLE COVERAGE
GM '82 - Current Year (12 & 16 pin ALDL and OBD-II)
Ford '83 - Current Year (EEC IV and OBD-II)
Chrysler '83 - Current Year (SCI and OBD-II)
Jeep '91 - Current Year (SCI and OBD-II)
Toyota '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
Honda '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
NISSAN '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)
All other Asian and European '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)

EXTENDED COVERAGE
GM, Ford, & Toyota OBD-II Enhanced Data

CONTENTS
6000 Scanner
GM OBD-I Cable
Ford OBD-I Cable
Chrysler OBD-I Cable
OBD-II Cable (Yellow)
OBD-II MFG Specific Cable
EZ-PC - Click here for more info
Case
Users Manual
Reg. Card

EZ-PC (Included)
Internet Upgrades
Graph Drivability Capture Data
Achieve Scan & Capture information
Print reports
Export Capture Data in Spreadsheet Format


COOL COOOL CCCCCCOOOOOLLL!!!
:D

[Zack]

Is your nickname 'tangent'?
You are very interesting.
You must attend the next round up.
I insist.

[MMM2003]

Originally posted by Donny Carlson
2) Netgear MP101 wireless digital music player. .............Only $199 retail, which means lower street prices. Comes with a wireless remote. COOOOOLLL:D

Really ?!?! Wireless Remote. That's just awesome !

JK.

Cool stuff !

[Donny Carlson]

Originally posted by MMM2003
Really ?!?! Wireless Remote. That's just awesome !

JK.

Cool stuff !

Okay, so my comment about the wireless remote registers high on the goober scale. I never claimed to be anything other than the Alabama hick that I am!

:D

[Donny Carlson]

Originally posted by Zack
Is your nickname 'tangent'?
You are very interesting.
You must attend the next round up.
I insist.


Hmmm, I was convinced I was the least read, most ignored poster on this site. Nice to see at least somebody reads my sh--, er, ah, stuff.:)

[SHERIFF]

Originally posted by Donny Carlson
This device scans the hard drive of your computer(s)....


The feds have had this technology for several years. Maximum effective range as I recall is about 500 feet, even through brick, concrete and glass.

[woaface]

Home Theater is never complete, just like cars and work benches...you get everything want, and then there's something more!