Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, has released a nüvi 1490T to us for review. The 1490t automotive GPS includes a large, 5-inch touchscreen and sleek body style that is 25-percent slimmer than most nüvi models. The large screen, ultra-thin navigator is ideal for those wanting to take advantage of Garmin’s newest navigation features [...]
The TomTom XL 325 is easy to use widescreen navigation. TomTom’s award-winning software means effortless navigation from A to B. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen and start driving anywhere in the US.3D graphics help guide you to your destination. An extra-wide touchscreen helps you [...]
Steamboat Springs offers excellent skiing opportunities and has been the locale of world class skiing competitions, including competitions for the 1989 and 1990 Alpine Skiing World Cup. The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club has brought forward many successful skiers, and the Steamboat Ski Resort attracts a large number of visiting snow aficionados.
The area surrounding Steamboat [...]
November 27 2009 | Posted in Ski Report / Resorts, Sports | Read More »
Aspen/Snowmass is an expansive winter resort complex located in Pitkin County in western Colorado in the United States. Owned and operated by the Aspen Skiing Company it comprises four skiing/snowboarding areas on four adjacent mountains in the vicinity of the towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village. The four areas collectively form one of the most [...]
Canon’s X0D series (DSLR Canon Camera EOS 7D ) was, for many years, essentially the default choice for keen enthusiasts, professionals and aspiring-professionals who wanted top-level image quality and functionality without the bulk (or price) of a pro-level camera such as the 1D series. The 10D, 20D and 30D were hugely successful and popular [...]
November 26 2009
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Review based on a production Nikon D300S
The Nikon D300 made quite an impact when it was first launched – enough to prompt us to conclude: ‘There’s simply no better semi-professional digital SLR on the market.’ And, in many respects, it is still the camera to beat in that class – nearly two years later and [...]
India Country Guide
India is a mystical land that presents the traveller with a bamboozling array of unforgettable experiences. Hinduism, the prominent religion, is intimately woven into the fabric of everyday life, reflected in an extraordinary range of time-honoured traditions. Apart from its ancient spiritual framework, India’s vastness also challenges the imagination, being home to one [...]
America’s Largest Ski Resort
Vail, with its size and terrain, is America’s premier ski destination. There is no comparison. The mountain is consistently ranked the No. 1 Ski Resort in North America, according to the readers of many magazines. To be exact, Vail has been the No. 1 Ski resort 14 times in the last 19 [...]
The 2010 Fifa World Cup™ Organising Committee (OC) has congratulated Nigeria, Cameroon and New Zealand for qualifying for the tournament after a weekend of “do or die” football.Nigeria beat Kenya 3-2 to book their place in the football showpiece next year. Jordaan said the OC was honoured to have Nigeria, an African football superpower, at [...]
The town of Bangkok began as a small trading center and port community on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River before the establishment of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the precursor of modern Thailand which existed from 1350 to 1767. The etymology of the town’s name is unclear. Bang is the Central Thai name for [...]
