Move over Netbooks…here come the CULV’s

Move over Netbooks…here come the CULV’s

Most technology-aware consumers have heard of “netbooks“… the ultra-light, ultra-small, and ultra-cheap laptops that have been on the market for some time now. The appeal of these devices is their incredible light weight, small dimensions, and cost. However, when it comes to computing power, they often leave a lot to be desired. Most of them operate on the low-power Intel ATOM chip. This makes these netbooks great for surfing the net, checking email and performing basic computing tasks. But most of us need to do more with our portable computing devices than browsing web pages.

Enter the CULV Laptops. Based on “Consumer Ultra Low Voltage” processors from Intel, these laptops are also small and light-weight, but offer more powerful processors under their hoods. The new low-power laptops will be more suited to running mainstream applications (though still not as good as traditional laptops), and will have very good battery life. Lenovo, Acer and HP are among the first to have CULV-based laptops shipping already. If you travel frequently for business, or are a mobile professional looking for a lightweight computng platform with enough power for your daily tasks, a new CULV laptop may be just what the doctor ordered. Pricing on these new laptops has been seen as low as $449, making them an even more attractive computing option for consumers today.

Video to go – Flip it into your Pocket

FLIP Video – High Definition movies for under $200

In case you have not heard about these products, the FLIP Video line of small, handheld, and ultra-portable high-definition video recorders are all the rage. Available in different colors, the FLIP video recorders allow you to record standard definition or high definition video (depending on model), using an ultra-portable unit.

It is very easy to use, has up to a 2 inch LCD viewfinder, simple to use ”Press to record” button, and recording times up to 2 hours.  Once you have recorded your video, simply plug the FLIP into your computer, and the included software will walk you through uploading your video directly to YouTube in a few easy clicks.

This is perfect for REALTORS who wish to do video walk throughs of their listings, and post them to YouTube for free. The software also allows you to add music and text titles to your videos.  REALTORS can easily create their own YouTube channel to contain walkthrough videos of all of their listings. For more information on the FLIP line of video recorders, visit their web site here:  http://www.theflip.com/.

Several magazines and blogs such as USA Today, and Time have written articles about them.  The easy of use and pure affordability make these little video camera’s will make it a sure hit for any Agent wanting to record a tour.  Plus the size easily fits into your purse or pocket.