IPod Touch to buy ot not to buy ? That is the question

I have an IPOD video at the moment and I take it everywhere with me.  I love love love  it..  I use it in the car, when I'm out walking & when I have friends over.  I find it great for keeping the kids occupied in the car too since they can watch their favorite cartoons. Another bonus is that its so much easier to take with me in the car than a portable dvd player thats for sure. So I was browsing Amazon and looking at the Ipod Touch, I reckon that since I get such use out of my current  Ipod it would be a good investment...  I found this review on Cnet and thought it might help others out there to decide on buying one

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THE GOOD: The third generation of Apple's iPod Touch is still the king of the hill when it comes to portable, Wi-Fi-wielding media players. New additions such as Voice Control, graphics enhancements, improved accessibility, higher capacity, and a faster processor help to refine an already excellent product.

THE BAD: The video cameras found on the iPhone 3GS and iPod Nano remain conspicuously absent. The lack of refinements to its audio quality, hardware design, and video playback leave us feeling just a little uninspired.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust.

The Weepiest Yet Most Romantic Films Ever

So I was watching the Notebook for the first time the other night. Having seen it I can not believe it had not come to my attention before this.  It was such a romantic, heartwarming an beautifully acted film.  I loved the way the story evolved and switching from past to present.  It is based on the book by Nicholas Sparks who I now know also wrote A Walk to Remember and Message in a Bottle.  Both of which are uber romantic novels and have also been made into films. Two of the lastest films based on his books are Dear John and The Last Song which stars Miley Cyrus.

                           
I highly recommend his books and their movies. For all you guys out there you could do worse than to surprise your loved one with one of his books of a film.  There are some available at www.onlinedealshopper.com for ridiculously low prices at the moment.

New Ideas for Kids Gifts

So I thought I would put together just a few of the great toys and games that are out there at the moment for kids of all ages. Not all kids are into the tech stuff so I have a few other options there also to suit kids of all ages and abilities.  Visit www.onlinedealshopper.com for more great options that are affordable and great fun for kids of all ages.

1. Brain Quest Game:Winner of the Teacher's Choice Award and National Parenting Publication Award.

Everyone has fun learning with the Brain Quest Board Game! Designed for children of different ages to play together, Brain Quest covers the key subjects taught in school in a fast-paced game for kids in grades 1 6. Players answer questions corresponding to each grade level on a variety of school subjects such as math, science, English and social studies. Children are rewarded for answering questions from their own grade level and as a bonus, they win extra points for answering questions from a higher grade! The first player to answer enough questions correctly to reach the finish line wins!

2. Magnext Dynamix Gears & Electronixs

Experiment with magnetic attraction and repulsion using this ingenious set of MagNext Dynamix Gears. Learn to control the way magnets move in relation to each other and metal. Take advantage of a bigger and sturdier pronged building plate upon which to design cool stuff with MagNext standard parts, and then make them spin in different ways. Build a futuristic museum of caged structures, a solar machine or any intricate contraption your imagination allows. Stack the spinning gears as you wish and build as high as you can. Excellent for children 6 and up 

3. LeapFrog Little Touch Leap Pad

Interactive games and music will delight your little one in this "talking" word book that introduces over 50 words both in English and Spanish! Just place the book on the LittleTouch LeapPad player, pop in the cartridge, and use finger touch on any page to bring learning to life. What it Teaches: * Sound Object Association * Following Directions * English Vocabulary * Spanish Vocabulary * Speech Patterns * Emotions * Colors

4.The Pro Dunk Gold

The in-ground, height-adjustable Pro Dunk Gold basketball hoop is our most popular driveway basketball system. It has a high-performance 60 inch tempered glass backboard and a powerful lift-assist mechanism allowing the youngest competitors to easily lower the system all the way down to an industry low 5 feet. The backboard is attached to a durable, rigid 5 inch square (7 gauge thick) one piece pole. It comes with a heavy-duty rim with internal dual spring back mechanism that delivers gym-quality play. The basketball goal system is precisely constructed with the highest quality materials and is backed with our legendary limited lifetime warranty that covers all basketball play. If you re looking for the perfect basketball goal hoop for your home driveway then look no further. Turn your driveway into a fun family basketball court with the Pro Dunk Gold basketball hoop today!

5.The Littlest PetShop: Beach

• Littlest Pet Shop: Beach Friends features 2-player multiplayer wireless support via a Nintendo Wi-Fi connection
  • Collect all-new pets packed full of personality! Meet the Great Dane, the Peacock, the Collie, the Ladybug, and many more of your favorite pet.
    • Now each pet has a best friend that helps them prepare for the party. Plus enhanced multiplayer features allow you and your real-life best friend to enjoy the fun together. 
      • An all-new story guides you along your journey as you play mini-games and accomplish tasks to get closer to the celebration. 
        • Style Out Your Pets - For the first time, you can design your own accessories and style out your pets in your own unique way.