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Wine needs to breathe to allow it to open up, release its intended aromas, and of course, make it taste better. Vinturi's patent pending design speeds up this process by instantly aerating with ease and convenience. The perfect aeration in the time it takes to pour a glass of wine.
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price: $18.99 (new)
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Reduces or completely stops stress-related behavior including: urine marking, vertical scratching, loss of appetite, reduced desire to play or interact and other stress-related behaviors. Helps comfort cats in stressful situations such as: being alone in the house, visitors to the home, new pet or family member, moving to a new home, visits to the veterinarian, adjusting to a new environment, multiple cat households. Feliway mimics a natural comforting facial pheromone produced by cats. Odorless and non-toxic. Does not affect humans or other pets. Instructions for use: 1. Remove the bottle cap. 2. Screw the diffuser onto the bottle and gently tighten. 3. Plug into an electric socket. 4. Continue use for 4 weeks to ensure no relapse in marking behavior. Refills sold separately.
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Jiffy Steamer's ESTEAM is the most powerful hand-held steamer on the market. Made of the finest materials available, many years of research and testing were spent developing the ESTEAM. This simple-to-operate steamer is ideal for use at home, in the office and on the road. The ESTEAM is also a perfect gift for college students and newlyweds. The ESTEAM incorporates many of the same components used in our commercial grade steamers making it the finest hand-held steamer on the market.
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price: $29.99 (new)
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-The complete HBO special, hosted by Tom Hanks. -51 complete performances. -Plus 16 bonus performances. -Over 5 hours of rock 'n' roll history. -Includes collector's issue of Rolling Stone magazine with behind-the-scenes stories of the concerts.
On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and where 'rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again. 'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others. A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.
Highlights include: -Mick Jagger and Fergie in a blistering version of the Stones' classic 'Gimme Shelter,' with U2 as the backing band. -Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel on-stage for a rollicking rendition of 'Born to Run.' -Sting joins Jeff Beck for the Curtis Mayfeld classic 'People Get Ready.' -Paul Simon, David Crosby and graham Nash join together for a spine-tingling 'Here Comes the Sun.' -Ozzy Osbourne sings with Metallica on the Black Sabbath classics 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid.' -John Fogerty & Bruce Springsteen share vocals on Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman.'
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price: $22.98 (new) $59.82 (used)
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3 DVD SET: Over 5 hours of Soul Train performances, plus over 3 hours of fabulous bonus material.
THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA - ON DVD FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME! Time Life commemorates the 40th anniversary of an American institution with our release of 'THE BEST OF SOUL TRAIN' 3-DVD set that celebrates the innovative, culturally influential TV music show that featured one-of-a-kind superstar performances, outrageous fashions, hip dances, and the iconic Soul Train dance line. 'THE BEST OF SOUL TRAIN' features an amazing and rare collection of performances from the Soul Train archives, many of which haven't been seen in over 30 years, including exclusive performances by The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, The O'Jays, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone and more. Viewers will re-live the original dance styles and scene-stealing fashions from the heart of the '70s as well as favorite moments from the Soul Train Dance Line and the Soul Train Scramble Board. We've also included on-air interviews with the artists, classic Soul Train dancers, and even retro commercials for Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen products. This collection features the best moments from several original Soul Train episodes: -50 songs and performances from Soul Train's most acclaimed era (1971 - 1979) -Plus more than three hours of bonus material including exclusive interviews with Don Cornelius, Smokey Robinson, Jody Watley and others.
Highlights of 'THE BEST OF SOUL TRAIN' include: -Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin singing a duet on Smokey's hit 'Ooo Baby Baby' with Aretha playing the piano. The two also reminesce about growing up as friends in Detroit. -Sly & The Family Stone performing two of their classics: 'I Wanna Take You Higher' and 'Dance To The Music' -Stevie Wonder performing three of his monster hits live in a phenomenal, intimate medley: 'I Wish,' 'My Cherie Amour' and 'Sir Duke' -Barry White on stage performing with a full orchestra -Marvin Gaye and Don Cornelius playing one-on-one basketball with Smokey Robinson refereeing -Ike & Tina Turner in a blistering version of 'Proud Mary' -Plus, The O'Jays, The Spinners, The Chi-Lites, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Stylistics, and dozens of other legends of soul
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price: $6.35 (new) $5.17 (used)
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The Beatles star in this film about a "typical" day in the life of the Beatles.
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price: $4.50 (new) $0.08 (used)
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Disney's cartoon comedy for the whole family.
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price: $3.00 (new) $2.07 (used)
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Jimmy Stewart captured the hearts of Americans with his kind, warm, boy-next-door appeal. Of his 79 films, he is probably most remembered for the perennial Christmas classic, ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE, for which he received an Oscar nomination in 1946. If that movie's theme holds true, "No Man Is Poor Who Has Friends", then Jimmy Stewart was one of the richest men in Hollywood. Some of Jimmy's friends joining Dean Martin in this rare and hilarious 1978 roast include Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Milton Berle and George Burns.
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price: $130.77 (new) $6.97 (used)
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This film was something of a movie stunt: writer-director Blake Edwards cast his friends and family, gave them a structure, then had them improvise the scenes before he put them into a script. The result is so amazingly flat that you'll be astonished that anyone would think they were actually doing something interesting. The plot centers on a writer (Jack Lemmon) who, in his anxiety about the onset of his 60th birthday, doesn't notice that his singer-wife (Julie Andrews) is going through a crisis of her own: a throat ailment that may be cancer. The cast, which includes both Edwards's and Lemmon's kids, flutters around them searching for a way to kick-start the plot, but we're left to watch Lemmon twittering about in the midst of a very late midlife crisis. --Marshall Fine
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price: $24.97 (new)
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PBS-2R Quickly store two bikes with ease. Bikes can be stored in the same or alternate directions. Easy for children to use. The stand has a tubular steel construction with a durable epoxy finish. Designed for floor use only. Features: -Primary color is black -Assembly required -Maximum Capacity: 2 bikes -Overall Dimensions: 30''H x 24''W x 22''D
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price: $15.00 (new) $4.99 (used)
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It's a terrific way to use unused space with ease and safety. Unique rope locking mechanism prevents accidental release. Ingenious design lightens the load for easy lifting. For use on ceilings up to 14' load capacity 50 lb. Solid steel construction with
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price: $45.98 (new) $125.62 (used)
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From the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit, makers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, this is the original UK broadcast version of Life, with narration by renowned naturalist David Attenborough and music by Oscar and Emmy winning composer George Fenton In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you've never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques developed since Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 10-part blockbuster captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to survive and thrive.
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price: $25.99 (new)
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Suit up for the hilarious Season Five of How I Met Your Mother the outrageous Emmy-nominated hit starring Neil Patrick Harris Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan! The show?s funniest season to date is loaded with hook-ups break-ups and the return of Slapsgiving? not to mention the hottest guest stars imaginable including Jennifer Lopez Carrie Underwood and Rachel Bilson. On the dating front Barney and Robin take their relationship to the next level?before calling it off?and Ted meets the roommate of his future wife in this uproarious modern-day love story told in reverse.
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Not really a movie or documentary, The Secret is more of a video seminar, a presentation featuring a series of authors, philosophers, doctors, quantum physicists, entrepreneurs, and spiritual practitioners expounding on the powers of The Secret (probably the most well-known of the presenters is Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles). What is The Secret, exactly? "That principle can be summed up in three simple words: thoughts become things," proclaims writer Mike Dooley, author of Notes from the Universe. Put it another way, it's The Power of Positive Thinking and how it can be applied to attracting more money, better health, and relationships; in short, happiness. (There is a rundown of topics on the DVD Chapters menu). Most of the material here is given in a straightforward manner, with the presenters simply talking into the camera to address the audience directly, which is good because it avoids the trap of pretense. On the other hand, the quick edits between presenters (would it hurt to let them say more than one sentence at a time?) don't help because it reduces many of their points to palatable sound bites and aphorisms. To many viewers, this may make the program come across as a series of nice ideas not rooted in reality. Plus it's somewhat spurious to claim that The Secret was well understood and practiced by specific individuals like Plato or Shakespeare (it's well known that some of the historical figures noted didn't exactly live happy or even prosperous lives, despite their achievements). But still, the primary message is one of positivity and hope for everyone. So what to make of it? In the end, programs like this generally find an audience that is open to the message, and many will probably find it to be a source of inspiration. Others will approach it with a good deal of skepticism or dismiss it as another way of marketing happiness the masses. It simply won't resonate with everyone, but if it resonates with you, you're likely to enjoy it and get a lot out of it. Those looking for more on The Secret might want to check out the companion book by Rhonda Byrne. --Daniel Vancini
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price: $49.95 (new)
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This dietary supplement contains live lactic acid bacteria. Three types of live microorganisms support your healthy life. Living, life-filled lactic bacteria support your daily health and beauty. Threelac is a lemon-flavored, nutritional food supplement composed of three live bacteria: bacillus coagulans, bacillus subtilis and enterococcus faecalis. Additionally, Threelac contains fiber, yeast (as food for the bacteria), and vitamins, all added to support your daily health and wellness needs. Threelac is recommended not only for the maintenance of your daily health, but also to help address the digestion of those whose normal meals tend to be irregular and off-balance. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.) Threelac is manufactured in Japan.
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Beyond Fiber with Flax Seed Excellent source of dietary fiber A whole food blend of seeds, sprouted grains, and legumes containing both soluble and insoluble fiber Contains ingredients specifically chosen for their ability to support normal gut flora balance, regular bowel function, and overall health* Dietary fiber in Super Seed supports normal cardiovascular health* Super Seed provides naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids The flax in Super Seed supports healthy estrogen metabolism and breast health in women, and supports normal prostate health in men* Good source of protein from beans and legumes Super Seed does not contain any added sugars or artificial ingredients such as sweeteners, colorings or flavorings, unlike many popular mass market fiber supplements Two servings of Super Seed provide over 50% of the Daily Value for fiber Select ingredients in Super Seed are fermented using Garden of Lifes proprietary Poten-Zyme process to make nutrients more available to the body Most of the fiber in Super Seed is soluble. Each serving provides over 5g of soluble fiber from whole food ingredients Super Seed is a powerful whole food formula that is an excellent source of dietary fiber. The ingredients in Super Seed were specifically chosen for their exceptional ability to support and maintain optimal bowel health and function.* What is dietary fiber? Fiber is a complex carbohydrate which is found in plants. The body does not digest fiber; instead the fiber component of food passes through the digestive system. There are two types of fiber - soluble and insoluble fiber. Much like it sounds, soluble fiber is fiber that dissolves in water and insoluble fiber is fiber that does not. The best way to get fiber is through a whole food diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and legumes. The role fiber plays in a healthy diet became apparent at the turn of the century. Diets previously high in dietary fiber were altered to include the new wonder foods, refined sugar and mill
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price: $28.00 (new)
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Tribulus Raw Power TM is an all natural product that is extracted from the plant Tribulus Terrestris L. It is a natural herbal product that is non-hormonal and is effective in the natural stimulation of testosterone and LH levels by stimulating the body's natural production process. It is widely used by both professional and recreational athletes to increase muscle mass, body strength, and torn muscle tissue repair that occurs after exercise. Tribulus Raw Power TM has only recently been offered to the USA but was widely used under its other proprietary name in Europe, Bulgaria, China, and Russia. Tribulus Raw Power also helps with sexual performance for both men and women. For most men, it will help increase sexual stamina, erections, and duration, sperm count (spermatozoa), sperm mobility, and viability. For most women, it will stimulate ovogenesis, which helps improve sexual activity.
This product name is trademark protected. Resale of this product is prohibited.
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price: $999.00 (new)
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Inspired by Nature. Designed for Style.
Drawing on the symbolism of bamboo as a durable renewable resource, the sophisticated U43Jc bamboo notebook with a 14-inch HD LED-backlit display combines distinguished aesthetics with premium technology. The stylish U43Jc-X1 bamboo shell reduces the use of plastic material by up to 15%, and enhances a brushed-aluminum interior. Sleek and user-friendly, this mobile phenom blends powerful yet energy-efficient technology to deliver an astounding 10 hours of battery life between charges.1
Its power-saving ability is due to the system-optimizing ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, and to NVIDIA Optimus Technology that switches between powerful discrete graphics and efficient embedded graphics, providing sufficient power for the task at hand. The U43Jc-X1 complements its power with convenience by incorporating SuperSpeed USB 3.0, for up to 10 times faster transfer speeds compared to USB 2.0.2
The U43Jc-X1 features the Intel Core i5 processor, 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display, high-speed Wireless N connectivity, 4GB DDR3 system memory, 500GB hard drive, 2.0MP webcam with lens cover for added security, multi-touch trackpad, and Windows 7 Home Premium.  Key Features - Distinguished bamboo texture cover for a unique style and touch that uses 15% less plastic (Learn more)
- Up to 10 hours of battery1 life for all-day unplugged freedom (Learn more)
- 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display with 1366 x 768 resolution for high-quality visuals
- Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Turbo boost Technology for smart multitasking performance (Learn more)
- NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics 1GB DDR3 VRAM for excellent HD-quality visuals for games, media, and more (Learn more)
- NVIDIA Optimus Technology for automatic and seamless switching between powerful NVIDIA GeForce graphics and battery-saving integrated graphics engine (Learn more)
- ASUS Super Hybrid Engine innovatively saves battery life and boosts performance (Learn more)
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 charges compatible devices faster and delivers up to 10 times faster transfer rates than previous generation USB 2.02 (Learn more)
- Intel WiDi HD Wireless Display3 technology makes it easy to wirelessly stream HD content to your TV or external monitor (Learn more)
Learn More View larger | Bamboo Series notebooks juxtapose their natural bamboo exteriors with sleek, brushed aluminum for a striking combination of elemental beauty. The bamboo material was chosen after research identified it as a quickly-replenishing resource whose utilization has almost no impact on the environment as a whole. Mature Moso bamboo is harvested at roughly two years of age to align with its natural lifespan, and the manufacturing process uses less energy than traditional metal alloys that are refined from petrol.
The streamlined bamboo design reduces the use of plastic material by up to 15%. Even the notebooks’ product packaging is made of 100% natural, recyclable bamboo pulp and non-woven packing cloth. The U43Jc-X1 provides a more personal experience for users, as the bamboo material used in the palm rest and the touch pad has a natural touch and feel. ASUS also provides a free take-back service that helps you recycle their products.4
And the U43Jc-X1 has user-enhancing comfort to ease you through day-to-day tasks. Scroll, click, and type with ease on a chiclet keyboard with concave keys that increase precision and decrease fatigue. With a multi-touch trackpad, the U43Jc-X1 is easy to navigate, so you can scroll and zoom effortlessly. | View larger | Experience the next generation of mobile media with Optimus Technology from NVIDIA that lengthens battery life, reduces fan noise, and helps manage power-hungry multimedia and graphic-intensive operations. Optimus Technology enables amazing visuals and seamlessly optimizes your notebook computing experience, operating behind the scenes without interference.
The 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display with 1366 x 768 resolution that delivers impressive visuals plus HDMI connectivity combine to make the U43Jc-X1 a multimedia dream. HDMI visuals are smoother and sharper, with a distinct reduction in video noise. Audio is crisp and taut, without any distortion. HDMI also works well with fixed-pixel displays including LCD, plasma, or DLP screens and projectors. With HDMI connectivity, you can turn this versatile notebook into your personal media center by streaming High Definition 1080p video and audio to any TV or monitor. |  | Travel and explore for up to 10 hours between charges1 with the long-lasting U43Jc-X1 bamboo notebook. With that kind of portability, you can watch two full-length movies without recharging, enjoy creating and editing videos, and power through all your everyday tasks without interruption.
Perfect for the home and office, the U43Jc-X1 comes with an Intel Core i5-450 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology that automatically boosts the processor for multitasking prowess. The ASUS Super Hybrid Engine works in tandem with the processor to intelligently improve battery life and boost performance through preset power profiles. | View larger | The U43Jc-X1 sets a new standard for notebook PC connectivity, with many ways to sync, connect, and enjoy content. USB 3.0 charges compatible USB 3.0-peripherals with up to 10 times faster transfer rates compared to USB 2.0.2 Enjoy a faster Internet experience with wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4GHz) for up to six times faster speeds than previous 802.11 b/g. Plus the 2.0 megapixel camera provides great clarity when video chatting or taking pictures with your PC, and includes a lens cover for added security.
With Intel WiDi HD Wireless Display3 technology you’ll have a blast streaming HD content to your TV or external monitor, and watching HD movies with enhanced visuals and stunning sound quality in the comfort of your own living room. No need to huddle around a laptop screen! Intel Wireless Display lets you view and share content from your hard disk, home network, or anywhere a browser will take you, on the biggest screen in your home. Just connect an adapter to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button. |  | Experience the most reliable Windows operating system to date, with Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) that makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And thanks to the enhanced power management of Windows 7, you can enjoy unplugged entertainment longer.
Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your U43Jc-X1 notebook.5 Plus, user-centric features like ASUS FastBoot Technology – developed extensively with Microsoft – reduces startup and shutdown times by up to 40%. Click here to learn more about time-saving ASUS FastBoot Technology. |  | Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:
1 Year Global Warranty
30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost
2-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support |
| ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW)  | You have extra protection when accidents happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix or replace your notebook for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.6
Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement (not including receiving and shipping time)
1-way shipping from ASUS to the user at no additional cost
24 hour toll-free phone support |
| | Can’t find those pesky recovery CDs? Built into the U43Jc-X1 is a quick, simple recovery process. Just press the F9 key during start-up to see an easy step-by-step process that restores the U43Jc-X1 notebook to its original factory settings – making it like new again. | | What's in the Box The entire U43Jc-X1 package contains a warranty card, U43Jc-X1 Bamboo Notebook, and AC Adapter
U43Jc-X1 Bamboo Notebook AC Adapter Warranty Card
Specifications Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Display: 14-inch Slim-Type LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768) CPU: Intel Core i5-450M processor 2.4GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310M 1GB DDR3 VRAM + Intel HD graphics Memory: 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (up to 4GB) Wireless Data Network: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Intel WiDi HD Wireless Display technology LAN: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Storage: 500GB 5400RPM hard drive Optical drive: Super Multi Camera: 2.0Mp Input/ Output: 1 x HDMI port 2 x Audio jack 1 x RJ-45 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 port 1 x USB 3.0 port Battery: 8-cell 5600mAh (up to 10 hours1) Dimensions: 13.54 x 9.4 x 1.2–inches (W x D x H) Weight: 5.15 lbs (with 8 cell battery) Color: Brown All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in images. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
1 Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows XP Home is measured with MobileMark 2007. 2 All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status. 3 Intel Wireless Display requires a compatible laptop, TV adapter, and a TV with HDMI or composite A/V input. 4 Your portable ASUS products contain hazardous materials. While they pose no risk to you during normal use, they should never be disposed with other wastes. ASUS provides a free take-back service for recycling your ASUS products. Our electronics recycler will provide competitive bids for recycling non-ASUS products as well. If you have products for recycling, visit http://www.metechrecycling.com/asus-business.htm for more information on this program. 5 Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109 ). 6 For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS,” “ASMobile,” “Powered by ASUS,” the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by Circuit City in Canada. Limit of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met. One incident covered per notebook. Check out related ASUS products and accessories
|  ASUS MS226H 21.5-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor This 21.5-inch Full HD LCD monitor is a visual masterpiece. Whether it is for home or work, it will look great on your desk with its unique ring stand and striking razor-thin silhouette. |  ASUS Crosslink Cable With the ASUS Crosslink Cable you can transfer data from one computer to another, share internet connection, even read and transfer data on one computer from another computer’s optical drive. |  ASUS RT-N13U Wireless N Router (with USB) Upgrade your network to faster performance and broader range with this EZ to setup router. You can even share an all-in-one printer with the peers in your network. |  ASUS Skype Video Phone Touch SV1TS A truly revolutionary technology, the ASUS Skype Video Phone Touch allows you to make unlimited video Skype calls at a touch without a computer or additional hardware or software. |
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price: $262.98 (new) $256.99 (used)
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Acer Aspire One AO532h 10.1" Netbook Features Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One AO532h, a revolutionary Netbook packed with fun, powerful features to connect you to the world and enrich your mobile life. With a 10.1" LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard and Windows 7 Starter, it has never been easier to browse the Internet, check email, share photos, chat over webcam, keep up with your social networks and enjoy a variety of entertainment wherever you are. The Aspire One AO532h Netbook is only 1" thin and weighs just over 2.5 pounds, yet the keyboard is 93% standard size with large keys for better typing.This portable Netbook features a 6-cell battery that fits flush into the chassis, further streamlining the Netbook's look and providing up to 8 hours cable-free battery life on a single charge! Key Features & Benefits: - Intel Atom N450 processor
1.6GHz, 667MHz Front Side Bus, 512KB L2 Cache) - 1GB DDR2 system memory (expandable to 2GB)
Enough memory to handle today's most memory-hungry applications - 160GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
Store your photos, music, videos, documents and more with plenty of storage space to spare - Wired Ethernet, Wireless WiFi
Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN, or connect wirelessly to a WiFi network or hotspot with Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi Certified - 10.1" diagonal WSVGA CrystalBrite LED-backlit widescreen display
1024 x 600 resolution; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 with 64MB of dedicated video memoryAdditional Features - Built-in Webcam with built-in digital microphone
- Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 1 x Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out jack, 1 x Microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 port, 1 x Kensington Lock Slot
- 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (up to 8 hours battery life)
- AC power supply included
- High-Definition audio support with 2 built-in stereo spe
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price: $589.95 (new) $600.00 (used)
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Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life with the ASUS UL30A-X5, thanks to its Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, which combines vibrant visuals with advanced energy efficiency. This stylish, ultra-portable notebook features a brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining its stylish exterior day after day. The UL30A also features a multi-gesture touchpad, which enables you to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures via pinching, or navigate up and down pages by sliding your finger. 
Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below. | 
13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio (see larger image). | 
An all-day computing companion, the ASUS UL30A provides up to 12 hours of battery life. | 
The chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys allow for a comfortable typing experience and also prevents dust buildup (silver model shown). | Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.) Experience FastBoot, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, this Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds. Compact and under 1-inch thin, you can fit the UL30A virtually anywhere--freeing space for books, files, or whatever else you need to enjoy a spacious workspace. The UL30A includes Altec Lansing speakers plus SRS surround for a virtual home theater experience on the go, as well as an HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV at home. You'll be able to store all of your favorite applications, most important documents, and large video and audio libraries with the generous 500 GB hard drive. Other features include 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (maximum capacity), integrated webcam, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated video graphics, and multi-format memory card reader.
 | Now there is an even bigger reason to get the UL Series by ASUS. Adding to a whole trophy case of awards is the latest 2009 Editor's Choice Award by Engadget. Voted by Engadget's editorial staff as LAPTOP OF THE YEAR, the UL series is the ultimate companion for your mobile computing needs. |
And in addition to a 1 year global warranty, the ASUS UL30A-X5 includes a 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW).
Key Features - High-gloss 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD high definition display with 1366 x 768 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) that uses less energy and still gives you an immersive cinematic experience (Learn more)
- Up to 12 hours of battery life from 8-cell battery(4400mAh)
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Chiclet style keyboard and multi-touch trackpad for comfortable and intuitive use (Learn more)
- ASUS IceCool Technology for cool-to-the-touch palm rest
- Exclusive Express Gate feature enables ultra-fast boot so you can connect to the web in just 10 seconds
- Energy efficient, dual core 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more)
- 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; 2 x SODIMM slots; 4 GB maximum capacity)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD integrated video processing
- 0.3-megapixel webcam for connecting with friends and family over video chats
- ASUS SmartLogon facial recognition system detects your face and logs on automatically
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n)
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD
- Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound for home theatre quality acoustics (Learn more)
- ASUS Super Hybrid Engine for extended battery life
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 9.28 x 0.98 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 3.74 pounds (with battery
- Warranty: 1 year global warranty and 1 year accidental damage warranty (Learn more)
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). This notebook also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking. - 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and xD Picture Card
- 1 headphone jack (S/PDIF digital audio output), 1 microphone jack
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet
What's in the box This package contains the ASUS UL30A-X5 notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable 8-cell battery, and user manual Learn More The 13.3-inch LED-backlit display offers bright, vibrant visuals and advanced energy efficiency, and it has a high-definition resolution (1366 x 768) and 16:9 ratio display for watching movies and HDTV programming without annoying black bars. It's supported by an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics processor for cinematic visual quality. Equipped with HDMI connectivity, you can easily stream media whether you're on the move or through an external display at home or in the office. The UL30A is complemented with Altec Lansing speakers--30 percent more powerful compared to those found on conventional notebooks--and SRS premium surround sound, providing high-quality audio playback without the need to connect to external speakers. The angle of the speakers also allows audio to be "bounced" upwards from any surface to provide better amplification, delivering a wider frequency range, which in turn produces lower pitches that allow users to hear every reverberation of the drums, as well as every note in pitch perfect quality. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. | Simplify everyday tasks | Work the way you want | Make new things possible | | | | - Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
- Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
- Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.
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- Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
- Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.
| - Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
- Watch your favorite DVD movies.
- Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.
| Jump Lists New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new eâmail messages or playing music. Improved Windows Taskbar In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver. Snap Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.  | Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)  | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download content, connect with friends--and do it all with ease. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. Intel's power-saving capabilities enable fast, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor. |  | Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology: Breakthrough Technology for Mobile Creativity With dual-core processing, ultra-fast wireless and exclusive energy conservation features, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology lets you achieve more, aspire higher, and log many more miles between battery charges. Optimized wireless capabilities provide up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better Wi-Fi performance1. Intel Clear Video Technology combines hardware- and software-based video processing features to deliver sharper image quality, improved clarity and customizable color control. | Impress onlookers or complement any setting with the UL30A's brushed aluminum finish and high-class appeal. Simply opening the notebook you notice the interior casing around the display that brings the color to life so that time-after-time the UL30A shines with a brilliant, high-gloss finish. Plus, the chiclet style keyboard and spacious keys not only allow for a comfortable typing experience but also prevents dust buildup keeping it nice and clean every time you use it. Inspired by the light grace of a butterfly, the UL30A carries the hallmark contours and slim elegance that separate it from the typical cookie-cutter notebook with a true style of its own. With ASUS IceCool Technology, you're ensured extended battery life and a cool-to-touch surface, so even after the longest computer sessions there's limited heat for optimized comfort. The palm rest area also makes your experience more enjoyable so you have plenty of space to place your hands while typing on the keyboard. The industry's most complete notebook care package offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: - 1-year Asus 360 global warranty (estimated $200 value)
- 1-year ADW (estimated $100 value)
- 30-day flawless display guarantee
- Free 2-way standard overnight shipping
- 24/7 tech support
 | Accidents Happen You have extra protection when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix it or replace it for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire. - Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
- Target 3-business-day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
- One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
- 24-hour toll-free phone support
- One incident covered per notebook
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Amazon Best of the Month, August 2010: "The awful thing about life is this:" says Octave to the Marquis in Renoir's Rules of the Game. "Everyone has his reasons." That could be a motto for novelists as well, few more so than Jonathan Franzen, who seems less concerned with creating merely likeable characters than ones who are fully alive, in all their self-justifying complexity. Freedom is his fourth novel, and, yes, his first in nine years since The Corrections. Happy to say, it's very much a match for that great book, a wrenching, funny, and forgiving portrait of a Midwestern family (from St. Paul this time, rather than the fictional St. Jude). Patty and Walter Berglund find each other early: a pretty jock, focused on the court and a little lost off it, and a stolid budding lawyer, besotted with her and almost burdened by his integrity. They make a family and a life together, and, over time, slowly lose track of each other. Their stories align at times with Big Issues--among them mountaintop removal, war profiteering, and rock'n'roll--and in some ways can't be separated from them, but what you remember most are the characters, whom you grow to love the way families often love each other: not for their charm or goodness, but because they have their reasons, and you know them. --Tom Nissley
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Amazon Exclusive: Carolyn Parkhurst Reviews A Scattered Life Carolyn Parkhurst is the author of the bestselling novels The Dogs of Babel and Lost and Found, and recently published the acclaimed novel The Nobodies Album. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband and their two children. Read her exclusive guest review of Karen McQuestion's A Scattered Life: A Scattered Life is the kind of novel you’ll want to recommend to a friend without quite knowing how: as soon as you begin to say what the book is "about," all of the possible descriptions seem either too small or too big for the story contained in those pages. You might say, "It’s about friendship and family dynamics and the unexpected ways our actions influence the trajectories of other people’s lives." Or "It’s about a woman who’s doing her best to make the life she has into the life she wants to live." And it’s your 7th grade book report on The Red Pony all over again: your description isn’t inaccurate, but it doesn’t come close to conveying the book’s gravity and substance, the particular pleasure you get from immersing yourself in this novel, as opposed to any other. So you might try getting more specific: "Okay, the main character is a woman named Skyla Plinka. She’s married and lives in the suburbs and has a little girl, and her life is all very ordered and predictable, which she likes, because her childhood was tough and she’s always craved stability. She clashes a little bit with her mother-in-law, Audrey, who has different ideas about how a wife and mother should run her home and who would like to be more involved in her life than Skyla is comfortable with. But then a new family moves in next door, and Skyla strikes up a friendship with her new neighbor Roxanne, who’s brash and charismatic and has five kids and just loves living in the kind of messy chaos that they create..." And you realize you’ve gone too far in the other direction, zooming in on the details of an individual tree, while ignoring the vastness and beauty of the forest. So here’s how I’m going to recommend A Scattered Life: From the very first sentence--"Skyla’s earliest memory of Thomas was linked with the smell of beer and the taste of blood"--Karen McQuestion had me right where she wanted me. Right away, I was there with Skyla, curious about who she was and what choices she’d made, and ready to live her life for a while, instead of my own. McQuestion has a talent for creating characters who are layered and subtle, flawed and ordinary and exceptional, in the way we all are. The book alternates between the viewpoints of the three women--Skyla, Roxanne and Audrey--and their incomplete and refracted perspectives come together to form a narrative that’s fuller and more complex than the story any one of them might tell on her own. McQuestion writes with a sharp eye and a sure voice, and as a reader, I was willing to go wherever she wanted to take me. After I finished the book, I thought about how I might describe it to a friend, and I settled on a phrase that says a lot without saying very much at all. It’s the way these conversations usually end: "You should read this. It’s good." --Carolyn Parkhurst
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Zuri Day cranks up the heat with an explosively sexy tale about a woman who's about to get a crash course in lust. . . First grade teacher Gwen Smith was happily married--until her husband got himself a twenty-something mistress and filed for divorce. Now just months away from turning forty-one, Gwen is back in her tiny California hometown, caring for her ailing mother, convinced her life is over. Then she meets Ransom Blake. Ransom is a twenty-six-year-old hunk who pushes every one of Gwen's buttons. Gwen has no intention of getting involved with a younger man, but he won't take no for an answer. So when he shows up at her classroom unannounced, Gwen can't help but tell him off--and then she realizes he's come for his daughter. But Ransom isn't shy about letting Gwen know how she can make it up to him. And if he gets his way, Gwen will lose all her inhibitions--and her heart... "An exciting read. Zuri Day does a fantastic job. . ."--Urban Reviews on Lies Lovers Tell
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