Through past decade the Ginsu knife is still in the market, the reason is the amazing sales technique to promote it.
The Ginsu Knives debut commercial in 1978 (That was the year I was born). In 2009 Ginsu Knives is in the list of How Stuff Works "Top 10 Most Popular Infomercials" Ginsu Knives are in top 10, followed by Jack LaLanne Power Juicer at # 09. The knife became popular with millions of TV viewers in the USA through abundant TV advertisements in the 1970's. The ads boost sales between two (2) and three (3) million Ginsu knife sets between 1978 and 1984.
Ed Valenti and Barry Becher repeated the advertising formulae with other products such as: Miracle Slicer, Royal Durasteel etc.... "Ginsu has everything a great direct-response commercial could have," said by John Witek, author of Response TV: Combat Advertisement of the 1980's and a marketing consultant.
Cultural Impact
In American popular culture, "the amazing Ginsu knife" remains an icon of hard sell" marketing. In April 2009, (this is the year were HSW featured this knife in Top 10 Infomercial Products) a stretch of road in Warwick, Rhode Island which passes the office of Ed Valenti was named Ginsu Way.
Motorola slim power packs provide universal, pocketable power for your devices when you’re on the go
Product Description
Now the thinnest 4G LTE Smartphone is also one of the strongest. DROID ULTRA by Motorola measures just 7.18mm yet still boasts a 5-inch HD display and an excellent all-day battery life. And its seamless design is reinforced with DuPont KEVLAR fiber and protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. A Verizon exclusive, the DROID ULTRA keeps up with your every move, whether it's shooting great low-light photos or sharing video quickly at 4G LTE speeds.
Running the Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system, the DROID ULTRA is powered by the Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System, which includes a software optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (1.7 GHz Dual-Core Krait CPU, quad-core Adreno 320 GPU), a natural language processor, and a contextual computing processor.
Keeping up with the DROID tradition, the DROID ULTRA gives you what you expect from a DROID on Verizon -- intelligence, strength and endurance. It starts with the DROID Command Center, an exclusive homescreen widget that enables you to easily access notifications for text messages, missed calls, battery level, and weather. It also serves as the gateway to new features including Wireless Display to mirror what's on the screen onto a compatible HDTV to play games, browse the Web, and share pictures on a big screen.
The DROID ULTRA has 16 GB of internal storage, and its 2130 mAh battery provides up to 28 hours of mixed use based on typical usage patterns.
More Pics in More Places
With the Quick Capture feature, you can access the 10-megapixel camera from shaking the phone twice, then tapping anywhere on the screen to snap a pic or a selfie. The embedded Clear Pixel technology collects more light and snaps pictures up to twice as fast as other phones' cameras, so you can capture the darkest scenes or stop motion blur in bright light. The rear camera also records Full HD 1080p video and stereo sound, while the front-facing 2-megapixel camera is great for self portraits and video chats.
The 10-megapixel rear camera has a 16:9 aspect ratio and can shoot video at up to Full HD 1080p resolution at 30 fps (frames per second) with slow motion. It also features auto HDR, a panorama option, photo burst, and a 4x digital zoom. The front-facing 2-megapixel camera is great for self portraits and video chats.
DROID Zap Makes Sharing Easy
Sharing with a friend or a group of friends nearby is simple with the DROID Zap feature. Just one gesture sends your content to the cloud, and anyone nearby with an Android phone running Jelly Bean 2.2 or greater can download the media. And if you want to limit who sees your stuff, add a pin code. Seamlessly share the latest memories with your friends and family without the need for wires -- or even physical contact.
Quickly Connect to Your TV
Conveniently and wirelessly mirror everything on this Smartphone’s display to an HDTV. Get more from your phone on the big screen: Enjoy games, share HD movies, browse the web and more (Miracast™-enabled TV or separate accessory required).
Touchless Control
The DROID ULTRA responds to your voice, without you having to touch it. You just have to say: "OK Google Now" and give it a command. You can check messages, set an alarm, get directions, find out the weather, or do just about anything. With just a little training in a quiet room, your DROID ULTRA learns to recognize your voice. Then it knows you, even when everyone's talking at once. And thanks to the super low-power natural language processor, your DROID ULTRA is always ready with a quick response.
Active Display
Even when it seems to be sleeping, your DROID ULTRA is paying attention. Instead of a blinking light that doesn't actually tell you anything, information quietly appears on the screen. You don't have to wake your phone to look at the time or see your messages. But the active display is also smart enough to know when it's in your pocket or when it's placed face down so it won't deliver notifications, saving on battery power. As soon as you take it out of your pocket or turn it over, it discretely pulses with the time and any notifications you've received.
When you need a little more info, just touch the notification icon and details will appear on the top and bottom of the screen. Drag the icon up and the app associated with the notification will open. Drag the icon left or right to make them all go away.
Verizon's 4G LTE Network
Covering over 90 percent of the U.S. Population (287 million people across the country), the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) network provides average download data rates of 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.
You'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.
With the enhanced security of 4G LTE, you'll be able to maximize productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office with the ability to tap into most VPN networks with less waiting and faster responsiveness. You'll be able upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
Fast, fluid, and smooth, the Android 4.2 operating system (nicknamed Jelly Bean) offer effortless movement between home screens -- like turning the pages of a book. And it includes faster orientation changes, quicker switching between recent apps, and smoother and more consistent rendering throughout your mobile device. And widgets work like magic. As you place widgets on the screen, everything else automatically moves to make room. When they're too big, widgets resize on their own.
Browse and download thousands of free and paid apps from around the world via Google Play or the Amazon Appstore for Android.
Smooth Operator. More reactive and uniform touch responses mean you can almost feel the pixels beneath as your finger moves across the screen. .
Live in the Now. With Google Now, you get the right information at just the right time -- before you even ask. It can tell you today's weather before you start your day, or when the next train will arrive as you're standing on the platform. .
Photo Sphere Camera. Snap pictures in every direction -- up, down, and all around you -- and have them come together into incredible, immersive photo spheres that put you right inside the scene.
Smarter Keyboard with Gesture Typing. Just glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift after each word. You don't have to worry about spaces because they're added automatically for you.
Beam Photos and Videos. With Android Beam, you can easily share your photos and videos.
In areas serviced only by 3G, you can expect download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 500 to 800 Kbps in Mobile Broadband coverage area.
500 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive, 0 GB Solid-State Drive
20-Inch Screen, AMD Radeon HD 7310
Windows 8
Product Overview
Everyday computing made simple
With just one plug and easy set up, the HP Pavilion 20 All-in-One PC simplifies your life. It's the practical choice for those needing just the right amount of technology without going overboard. The slim easel design saves on desktop space, and a 20" HD display with up to a 25° tilt gives you a great view, for work and play.
Fits your desktop. Fits your life
Stunningly slim with an easel design proves the flexibility of this All-in-One desktop.
Enjoy the view on a 20" HD display with up to a 25° tilt.
An amusement park for technology
Play music and videos remotely on your HP Pavilion All-in-One from a Smartphone or tablet. Enjoy Wireless freedom thanks to HP Connected Remote.
Sync the photos you take on your Smartphone or tablet with your PC. HP Connected Photo keeps your memories preserved and lets you share them easily. Shoot and sync. It’s that simple.
HP Connected Music powered by Meridian: Get the most out of the tunes you love today and discover more music in a whole new way with HP Connected Music powered by Meridian. Enhance your experience by browsing your locally-saved music, downloads, Internet radio, and streaming services—all together in one place.
Sometimes only a face-to-face conversation will do. With the HP TrueVision HD Webcam, you always come off looking your best. Even in low light.
HP Recommends Windows 8
Your Windows 8 experience. Make it better with HP.
HP, a world leader in PCs and touch technology, now brings you Windows 8 on a full range of products designed to fit your needs. Experience exclusive innovations like HP MyRoom and HP Connected which links you to your photos and music. Your Windows 8 experience. Make it better with HP.
HP MyRoom: Make HP MyRoom your online meeting place! Enjoy IM, text and video chat, plus file sharing in a private virtual room.
Games
HP Exclusive! 10 free game rental sessions of Plants vs. Zombies, Game of the Year. Your HP computer also comes preloaded with a FREE game – Farm Frenzy
HP Help and Support
HP Support Assistant: helps you maintain the performance of your PC and resolve problems with automated updates and tune-ups, built-in diagnostics, and guided assistance
HP Connected Music powered by Meridian: Get the most out of the tunes you love today and discover more music in a whole new way. Enhance your experience by browsing your CDs, downloads, Internet radio, and streaming services—all together in one place
CyberLink PowerDVD: Make movies social - share w/ friends on Facebook and Twitter; View and manage your favorite photos; Enrich your music experience - create and enjoy your playlist.
CyberLink PowerDirector: Fast, feature-rich and easy to use, the powerful set of integrated tools lets you create brilliant movies like a pro. Whether you’re practically a pro or a novice. Packed with intuitive and exciting features and is designed for creating brilliant high definition videos that will amaze your friends and family.
CyberLink Photo Director: Makes it easy to create spectacular photos. From the moment your images are imported, the software empowers you with the tools you need to create Professional-looking images, including photo management, photo adjustment and advanced editing features.
Amazon Kindle e-reader
Netflix: Watch movies and TV online or via DVD's with subscription.
Productivity and Tools
HP Connected Remote: Play music and videos remotely on your HP Pavilion All-in-One PC from a Smartphone or tablet. Enjoy wireless freedom.
HP Recovery Manager: Recover, restore, and create recovery media for your PC.
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In addition, and at no charge, you get 24x7 access to the HP Support Forum in English, French, or Spanish and lifetime use of HP Support Assistant to help you keep your PC up to date and get assistance when you need it.
Your Android world just got a whole lot bigger! The Acer® Media All-in-One brings 100% tablet enjoyment on a 21.5" display with more than 600,000 apps to explore, and easy navigation through a touch user interface. Gaming, movie, news, reading, finance, education, health… and more, you name it, you have it - with just one click to access! Best of all, the enjoyment is further enhanced with the Full HD screen which provides amazing crispy images, sharp details and rich colors - you can even connect your tablet, PC or notebook via micro-HDMI and immediately transform the Media All-in-One to a touch monitor.
Acer DA220HQL Media All-in-One Touch PC comes with these specs: TI OMAP 4430, dual-core ARM Coretex-A9, Android 4.0 Operating System (Ice Cream Sandwich), 21.5" HD Optical 2-Point Multi-Touch Display (1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio ), 1GB RAM Memory, 8GB Internal Storage, MicroSD memory slot up to 32GB, Built-in 1.2MP Webcam, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Two Built-in 1W per channel speakers, 2 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - Micro USB 2.0 Port, 1 - Micro HDMI-In Port, Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, 10.6 lbs. 4.85 kg (system unit only), One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW), Registration/ Limited Warranty Card
Key Features
21.5" HD Optical 2-Point Multi-Touch Display (1920 x 1080) resolution
TI OMAP 4430, dual-core ARM Coretex-A9 (1GHz)
Android™ 4.0 Operating System (Ice Cream Sandwich)
8GB Internal Storage
1GB RAM Memory
MicroSD memory slot up to 32GB
802.11b/g/n Wireless (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR
Built-in 1.2 MP Front Facing Camera
2 integrated speakers, 1 watt per speaker
1 - Micro USB 2.0 Port (monitor touch-control input to PC)
The Acer® Media All-In-One showcases an ultra-slim profile beautiful 21.5" HD multi-touch display featuring amazingly crisp images, sharp details and rich colors for the best possible viewing experience.
The 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers excellent detail, making it perfect for advanced HD productivity and multimedia applications while consuming less power. In addition, this monitor is mercury free, making it safer for the environment.
For a better touch experience there is a 20-70 degree ergonomic tilting angle while the 178° viewing angle lets you view gorgeous colors from any angle without any gray-level inversion or color washout.
This Media All-in-One allows you to navigate your content and the web with your fingertips. Tap icons to launch apps, swipe to turn pages, slide to browse contents, pinch to zoom in on images — all gestures made by touching the monitor. This feature also enables more intensive experiences.
BIG Tablet Enjoyment
Full functioning Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) builds on the things people love most about Android - easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity.
Enjoy hours of entertainment with friends, family, or on your own! Great preloaded apps like Kindle provide access to endless online books while Netflix instantly delivers the latest movies to your tablet for entertainment anywhere. Plus you can explore more than 600,000 apps , you name it, you have it.
Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time. It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform, or your favorite team's score while they’re playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically.
Google Play gives you one place to find Apps, Music, Movies & Books - instantly anywhere across the web. Google Play is your entertainment hub.
Acer makes things easy with technology that lets you get where you want fast! The unique Acer Ring interface enhances multitasking with easy and quick access to the settings menu and any app from any screen with a touch of a button! Simple functions quickly let you capture web images, articles, Google Maps, and even smiling faces from video calls.
Works as a Monitor
Plug in your PC, notebook or tablet via the Micro HDMI-in port and the Media All-in-One immediately transforms to a monitor letting you work in PC mode for productivity.
Integrated 1.2MP HD Webcam lets you enjoy super crisp face-to-face chats in HD. See the expressions clearly , adding more emotion to your conversation.
For additional functionality and productivity, this display includes a Micro-USB port, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth® Technology and a microSD® card slot that extends storage up to 32GB.
Item Dimensions: L x W x H4.57 x 7.76 x 0.42 inches
Processor Brand:ARM
Processor Count:2
Computer Memory: TypeDDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Interface:Serial ATA
Product Description HP Slate 7 2801 8GB A9 Dual Core Processor stay connected to everything that makes your day. Snap and share photos, access Google Drive, listen to music, and more with a sleek, fully-featured HP Slate 7 that brings your world down to size.
Carry your world in the palm of your hand. Think smaller with an affordable HP Slate 7 that keeps your photos, documents, music, games, and apps with you every step of the day. Access and manage it all on the go (8a) with a fully-featured, 7-inch diagonal tablet that brings everything down to size including price.
Features:
Android 4.1Jelly Bean
ARM A9 Dual Core Processor
7-inch diagonal multitouch display with wide viewing angle (1024 x 600)
Up to 5 hours of video playback
1GB DDR3 SDRAM
8GB eMMC
MicroSD (up to 32GB of expandable storage optional not included)
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 2.1 EDR
Something for everyone – from apps to games, entertainment to productivity.