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Get an HDMI switch and 3 cables for $9.99

Posted by Abhishek Saturday, 21 May 2011 0 comments

Gear-hound that you are, I'm guessing you want to connect a TiVo, Blu-ray player, game console, Roku box, and maybe some other video goodies to your TV.
Problem is, your TV doesn't have enough HDMI ports. Now what?
Check this: Meritline has a three-pack of 6-foot HDMI cables and a three-port HDMI switchbox for $9.99 shipped. That's after applying coupon code MLCK5EIY8PNL1 at checkout.
(Note: This code expires after 700 uses, and it's impossible to tell how many times it's been redeemed already. But even at the regular sale price of $16.99, it's a killer deal.)
As regular Cheapskate readers know, most low-cost HDMI cables work just as well as their crazily overpriced counterparts (I'm looking at you, Belkin and Monster). I'm running maybe half a dozen "cheapies" in my house, and they all deliver picture-perfect results. I've never had a bad one.
As for the switch, it allows you to plug three devices into one HDMI port, automatically switching to whichever device is powered on. You can also switch manually as needed.
Given that it's often hard to find a single HDMI cable selling for below $20 at retail stores, this is one seriously good bundle.
For a mere 10 bucks (with coupon code), you can score three HDMI cables and a switchbox.Bonus deal: Today only, Woot has a refurbished current-generation 8GB iPod Touch for $169.99, plus $5 for shipping. Apple charges $199 for the same refurbished model. The only wrinkle is the warranty: Woot backs it for 90 days, whereas Apple gives you one year. Is that worth $30?
Bonus deal No. 2: Also today only, TigerDirect has a 1TB Seagate Barracuda internal hard drive for $29.99, plus $4 for shipping. That's after redeeming a $50 mail-in rebate. Even so, that's an unbelievable price! I recently had to buy a 1TB drive off the shelf at Best Buy, and it cost exactly--wait for it--$79.99. Wish I'd gotten this instead!

Gear-hound that you are, I'm guessing you want to connect a TiVo, Blu-ray player, game console, Roku box, and maybe some other video goodies to your TV.
Problem is, your TV doesn't have enough HDMI ports. Now what?
Check this: Meritline has a three-pack of 6-foot HDMI cables and a three-port HDMI switchbox for $9.99 shipped. That's after applying coupon code MLCK5EIY8PNL1 at checkout.
(Note: This code expires after 700 uses, and it's impossible to tell how many times it's been redeemed already. But even at the regular sale price of $16.99, it's a killer deal.)
As regular Cheapskate readers know, most low-cost HDMI cables work just as well as their crazily overpriced counterparts (I'm looking at you, Belkin and Monster). I'm running maybe half a dozen "cheapies" in my house, and they all deliver picture-perfect results. I've never had a bad one.
As for the switch, it allows you to plug three devices into one HDMI port, automatically switching to whichever device is powered on. You can also switch manually as needed.
Given that it's often hard to find a single HDMI cable selling for below $20 at retail stores, this is one seriously good bundle.
For a mere 10 bucks (with coupon code), you can score three HDMI cables and a switchbox.Bonus deal: Today only, Woot has a refurbished current-generation 8GB iPod Touch for $169.99, plus $5 for shipping. Apple charges $199 for the same refurbished model. The only wrinkle is the warranty: Woot backs it for 90 days, whereas Apple gives you one year. Is that worth $30?
Bonus deal No. 2: Also today only, TigerDirect has a 1TB Seagate Barracuda internal hard drive for $29.99, plus $4 for shipping. That's after redeeming a $50 mail-in rebate. Even so, that's an unbelievable price! I recently had to buy a 1TB drive off the shelf at Best Buy, and it cost exactly--wait for it--$79.99. Wish I'd gotten this instead!

Simmtronics Semiconductor Ltd. has launched three different LED-backlit monitors with screen sizes of 15.6, 18.5 and 21.5 inches. Manufactured at the company s Roorkee Plant, they are advertised as being completely manufactured in India.
With an wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9, the largest of these monitors has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080, while the other two have a 1360 x 768 pixels. These monitors support VGA and HDMI ports and also have speakers built inside. Being LED-backlit monitors, they boast of lower power consumption than that of ordinary LCD monitors, with the power consumption of the 15.6 and 18.5 inch monitor being less than 20 W, while that of the 21.5 inch less than 25 W. The rest of the specifications are as shown below


With 3 years warranty, these LED monitors are priced between Rs.4,000 and Rs.8,000. Exact pricing for each of the monitors was not available at the time of this news being published, but we will update the prices as they become available to us.

Simmtronics Semiconductor Ltd. has launched three different LED-backlit monitors with screen sizes of 15.6, 18.5 and 21.5 inches. Manufactured at the company s Roorkee Plant, they are advertised as being completely manufactured in India.
With an wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9, the largest of these monitors has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080, while the other two have a 1360 x 768 pixels. These monitors support VGA and HDMI ports and also have speakers built inside. Being LED-backlit monitors, they boast of lower power consumption than that of ordinary LCD monitors, with the power consumption of the 15.6 and 18.5 inch monitor being less than 20 W, while that of the 21.5 inch less than 25 W. The rest of the specifications are as shown below


With 3 years warranty, these LED monitors are priced between Rs.4,000 and Rs.8,000. Exact pricing for each of the monitors was not available at the time of this news being published, but we will update the prices as they become available to us.


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Huge apologies, fellow frock watchers. Grazia Daily shamefully admits that we've fallen behind in ourCannes catwalk surveillance (we've been busy rubbing tux-clad shoulders with Kate Moss, daahlings). But the hangover has finally worn off and we are back to bring you the Best Dressed A-listers who've paraded before the paps since Monday night. Let's not waste another minute...
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And what better way to begin than with Anna Dello Russo? We wonder whether she's been taking inspiration from our very own Duchess of Cambridge with this bride-appropriate gown from Alberta Ferretti. White may be the colour of the festival, dear, but the pleats, the feathers, the tiered tulle skirt, plus a gold wheat fascinator and veil, maaay be taking the trend a step too far. HOWEVER, we wouldn't expect anything less.
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Zoe Saldana joined ADR at the The Tree Of Life premiere looking like a scrumptious confection in anArmani Privé gown, mainly thanks to the red and white striped skirt cascading from a structured bustier. Tres refreshing, non? She sensibly kept the accessorises to a minimum, with little more than Nicholas Kirkwood heels and a dramatic gold cuff. YUM.
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The same red carpet also delivered a delight from 'the Carey Mulligan of Cannes 2011', aka: Mia Wasikowska who wowed the crowd in a dreamy nude Valentino number (not unlike the version Emma Watson wore to the BAFTAs, in fact). Grazia Daily thinks Mia's like a young Gwyneth Paltrow crossed with a girlie-but-kooky Michelle Williams - what do you think? One thing's for sure, we feel a serious girl crush coming on...
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Proving why she's 'worth it', Gwen Stefani arrived with her dashing hubby, sporting a sparkling Stella McCartney jumpsuit that's a welcome sight amongst all the chiffon, not least because it oozes 70s chic - how OTM. And if you recognise this number, that's because it's the noir version of the gold jumpsuit whichIman wore to the Met Ball not so long ago, but Gwen has seamlessly made it her own with those fluffy curls and pink pout. BON!
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And then there's Angelina. Ms Jolie is known for keeping things fairly sleek and simple for such high-profile events so how fabulous to see her in swathes of voluminous layers, direct from her favourite design house, Atelier Versace. Naturallement, the standard thigh-flash is firmly in place while the rich chocolate tone keeps it suitably elegant - we can't remember the last time we saw Ange looking so grandiose, y'know?
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Yes, Kirsten Dunst is here too! At yesterday's photocall for her new film Melancholia, the actress treated us to a splash of bold colour in a chiffon Chloe dress - and that's the sound of Grazia HQ rejoicing. Just like Michelle Williams in egg yolk Vera Wang or Diane Kruger in her mustard Jason Wu gown, this saffron tone works beautifully with Kirsten's blonde hair, pale skin and red lippie.
Onto the premiere and Kiki D turned to her bessies, the trusty designer twins also known as Rodarte. This mermaid floor-sweeper from the duo's A/W'11 collection is sophisticated without going overboard, while the polka dot design and that green wool halterneck serve up the right amount of quirk. Oh, how we j'adore her.
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SO what do you do when the French Riviera is a-buzz with rumours that your ex (let's call him Leonardo DiCaprio) is cosying up to the leggiest 'It' girl of the moment (we'll call her Blake Lively)? You rock up to the hottest red carpet on the planet looking devestatingly hot then strut your stuff in a Roberto Cavalligown, of course! And that's exactly what Bar Refaeli did on Tuesday night for the erm, Beaver premiere (?). Don't look now, Blake.
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Meanwhile, fellow model Milla Jovovich opted for retro cool rather than full-on glamour to great, understated effect. Her white and nude Prada gown is embellished with bugle beads, features a red trim and has a low slung belt. Totes amaze. And like Miss Stefani before her, Mila polished off the look with retro curls as well as a most-covetable Sergio Rossi shoulder bag.
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More model behaviour arrived courtesy of Naomi Campbell in an Azzedine Alaia A/W'11 burgundy gown with a ruffled layered skirt and scalloped edges. LOVE. Need we say more?


lifestyle news
Huge apologies, fellow frock watchers. Grazia Daily shamefully admits that we've fallen behind in ourCannes catwalk surveillance (we've been busy rubbing tux-clad shoulders with Kate Moss, daahlings). But the hangover has finally worn off and we are back to bring you the Best Dressed A-listers who've paraded before the paps since Monday night. Let's not waste another minute...
anna dello russo cannesanna dello russo cannes
And what better way to begin than with Anna Dello Russo? We wonder whether she's been taking inspiration from our very own Duchess of Cambridge with this bride-appropriate gown from Alberta Ferretti. White may be the colour of the festival, dear, but the pleats, the feathers, the tiered tulle skirt, plus a gold wheat fascinator and veil, maaay be taking the trend a step too far. HOWEVER, we wouldn't expect anything less.
zoe saldana canneszoe saldana cannes
Zoe Saldana joined ADR at the The Tree Of Life premiere looking like a scrumptious confection in anArmani Privé gown, mainly thanks to the red and white striped skirt cascading from a structured bustier. Tres refreshing, non? She sensibly kept the accessorises to a minimum, with little more than Nicholas Kirkwood heels and a dramatic gold cuff. YUM.
Mia Wasikowska cannesMia Wasikowska cannes
The same red carpet also delivered a delight from 'the Carey Mulligan of Cannes 2011', aka: Mia Wasikowska who wowed the crowd in a dreamy nude Valentino number (not unlike the version Emma Watson wore to the BAFTAs, in fact). Grazia Daily thinks Mia's like a young Gwyneth Paltrow crossed with a girlie-but-kooky Michelle Williams - what do you think? One thing's for sure, we feel a serious girl crush coming on...
Gwen Stefani cannes Stella McCartneyGwen Stefani cannes Stella McCartneyGwen Stefani cannes Stella McCartney
Proving why she's 'worth it', Gwen Stefani arrived with her dashing hubby, sporting a sparkling Stella McCartney jumpsuit that's a welcome sight amongst all the chiffon, not least because it oozes 70s chic - how OTM. And if you recognise this number, that's because it's the noir version of the gold jumpsuit whichIman wore to the Met Ball not so long ago, but Gwen has seamlessly made it her own with those fluffy curls and pink pout. BON!
lifestyle news
And then there's Angelina. Ms Jolie is known for keeping things fairly sleek and simple for such high-profile events so how fabulous to see her in swathes of voluminous layers, direct from her favourite design house, Atelier Versace. Naturallement, the standard thigh-flash is firmly in place while the rich chocolate tone keeps it suitably elegant - we can't remember the last time we saw Ange looking so grandiose, y'know?
kirsten dunst canneskirsten dunst cannes
Yes, Kirsten Dunst is here too! At yesterday's photocall for her new film Melancholia, the actress treated us to a splash of bold colour in a chiffon Chloe dress - and that's the sound of Grazia HQ rejoicing. Just like Michelle Williams in egg yolk Vera Wang or Diane Kruger in her mustard Jason Wu gown, this saffron tone works beautifully with Kirsten's blonde hair, pale skin and red lippie.
Onto the premiere and Kiki D turned to her bessies, the trusty designer twins also known as Rodarte. This mermaid floor-sweeper from the duo's A/W'11 collection is sophisticated without going overboard, while the polka dot design and that green wool halterneck serve up the right amount of quirk. Oh, how we j'adore her.
lifestyle news
SO what do you do when the French Riviera is a-buzz with rumours that your ex (let's call him Leonardo DiCaprio) is cosying up to the leggiest 'It' girl of the moment (we'll call her Blake Lively)? You rock up to the hottest red carpet on the planet looking devestatingly hot then strut your stuff in a Roberto Cavalligown, of course! And that's exactly what Bar Refaeli did on Tuesday night for the erm, Beaver premiere (?). Don't look now, Blake.
Milla Jovovich cannes Prada Milla Jovovich cannes Prada Milla Jovovich cannes Prada
Meanwhile, fellow model Milla Jovovich opted for retro cool rather than full-on glamour to great, understated effect. Her white and nude Prada gown is embellished with bugle beads, features a red trim and has a low slung belt. Totes amaze. And like Miss Stefani before her, Mila polished off the look with retro curls as well as a most-covetable Sergio Rossi shoulder bag.
naomi campbell cannes alaia
More model behaviour arrived courtesy of Naomi Campbell in an Azzedine Alaia A/W'11 burgundy gown with a ruffled layered skirt and scalloped edges. LOVE. Need we say more?

With the holiday season hovering around, users are busy sketching out lists of important items for their travel trip. Designing apps that cater to distinct needs, BlackBerry has now come up with its new Travel app for users in India. This app is touted to be an integrated tool which enables users to plan, book, manage and share travel activities with ease.
The app renders flawless push notifications and a perfect integration of travel itineraries and flight status updates into the familiar BlackBerry Calendar. When the user’s e-mail inbox receives a new booking confirmation or itinerary, the BlackBerry Travel app will be intuitively updated with all the necessary itinerary details.
Besides BlackBerry push technology, this new solution can proficiently recognize potential omissions or scheduling concerns with the itineraries, like missing accommodations or timing conflicts. The app includes imperative travel tool such as hotel, booking, currency converters, weather forecasts and local search functionality.
Users can share their travel information through e-mail or LinkedIn. The LinkedIn integration helps users locate individuals, send messages to contacts and update their status. The app comes along with a web component that permits users to book flights and car rentals, and print and edit itineraries, from their PC. The app was developed in collaboration with WorldMate.
BlackBerry Travel App
The BlackBerry Travel app beta version can be downloaded from the Test Center category on BlackBerry App World for free. It lends support to BlackBerry smartphones running the BlackBerry 5 OS or above.