Abs-Tech

This is pedometer is Consumer Reports #1 rated digital pedometer- and I can see why. It’s extremely light weight and really easy to use with just four big buttons on the front. Here’s a few of its best features: -it can accurately senses steps in your belt, pocket, OR purse! -it has a large display for the visually impaired -it has a 7 day history so you can see progress (or lack of) -it calculates calories and distance in addition to steps I’d recommend this little device to anyone who wants to lose weight- just begin one day, and the next day, see if ... Read Full Story

Directed Electronics unveiled the 25th Anniversary lineup at CES 2009 this pas week. The most prominent of the new models is their flagship amplifier the HCCA 50001. This amplifier is definitely not for the weak of heart and will undoubtedly show up at several sound off competitions this summer. The first thing you will notice about the amp is the body, striking annodized red die cast aluminum with the classic Orion logo smartly etched on the removable front panel. The top cover is removable and conceals the gain controls underneath, to gain access to these controls the panel has to be unlocked with a ... Read Full Story

Built on a reputation of quality and reliability, these amplifiers embody the true meaning of power and performance. Housed in a sleek heatsink, loaded with features and packing an extremely powerful punch for their size. XTR Amplifiers stay true to the Orion legacy of cracked windshields and punishing SPL. All of the XTR amplifiers share these features: All Ratings in RMS Power Differential Inputs Small Footprints Engraved Logo & Model number Birth Certificates The XTR amplifier line-up consists of : XTR15001 1,500 watts RMS @ 1 Ohm Class D Mono (more details below) XTR10001 1,000 watts RMS @ 1 Ohm Class D Mono XTR ... Read Full Story

I am down 1/2 lb this week, for a total of 23.6 lbs. Please vote in my pedometer poll to the left. How many steps do you think the Surgeon General recommends that we should walk every day? To make it easy to calculate, 2,000 steps = about 1 mile. Spoiler alert: Please vote before reading this post. Not knowing how much I actually did walk each day prompted me to try out a pedometer. Since they are relatively inexpensive, I decided to purchase the two highest rated brands at Amazon.com, the Omron HJ-112 Digital for $20 and the ACCUSPLIT AE170 for $24. I ... Read Full Story

February 9, 2009 -- VISTA, Calif. -- Directed Electronics has announced the immediate availability of Orion Car Audio XTR series coaxial speakers to Orion dealers. Directed, a business unit of DEI Holdings Inc., is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Orion brand and Directed has marked the occasion with a top-to-bottom re-launch of the line, including the return of XTR and XTRPRO –- two renowned series of products from Orion's past. Featuring universal fit baskets, UV coated fiber blended cones, and positionable silk soft dome tweeters, Orion XTR coaxials offer high power performance at a midrange price, according to the company. "Orion's XTR series ... Read Full Story

From: Men's Fitness Magazine Medicine balls are famed for giving generations of boxers abs like slabs of granite. But you don’t need to bounce one off your gut to get ripped – just lifting it will build you a stronger midriff. Do this workout two to three times a week after a five-minute cardio warm-up to get guts like a fighter. 1. Medicine ball curl-up Holding the medicine ball at arm’s length increases the leverage of the weight, making the exercise harder. Sets:  3 / Reps:  10 2. Medicine ball leg drops The lower abs are hard to hit with straight crunches but this move ... Read Full Story

Wilson Cellular amplifier is an up-and-coming technology creation designed to fix areas where signals cannot reach or where signal problem is high. The logistics of building a cellular network mean that there will certainly be areas which are either too far from a cell tower, or are protected from picking up signal due to being covered by larger buildings.   However, a solution to this problem is arriving in the form of cellular amplifier signal boosters.   These are bi-directional amplifiers, which when installed, can permanently boost the signal in your home/office/vehicle.   Luckily, help is at hand in the appearance of wireless cellular ... Read Full Story