http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rZDRFGScAc

Update: HP touch suite is called “Magic Canvas,” not “Smart Canvas.”

Now a few weeks ago Zev and I took a look at the HP TouchSmart 310, which we liked a great deal, but the HP TouchSmart 610 takes the cake.  It’s a rather impressive piece of hardware — primarily due to the 23″ display! I mean, I don’t know about you guys but for me the more screen real estate, the better. Below are some quick stats and I hope you enjoy the video.

Stats:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• AMD Athlon II X2 240e Dual-Core Processor (2.80GHz)
• ATI Radeon HD 4270 integrated graphics
• 640GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive
• 2GB DDR3 memory
• Slim-tray DVD burner with LightScribe
• Wireless-N LAN card
• HP Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse
• Touch-enabled 23″ diagonal widescreen HD LCD Display

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Post Image Credit: jbenson2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ5xTgPKE34

Ray and Zev look at ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board), which gives ratings for software on almost every platform. We love this organization, and feel that it gives parents and families better understanding of the choices for their children.

Price:

• Free

Stats:

• Is a non-profit, self-regulatory body established which assigns computer and video game content ratings
• Established by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Pros:

• Empowers consumers and parents, to make informed decisions about the computer and video games they choose for their families
• ESRB Rating Search App
• ESRB Rating Search on web site
• List of sites that offer digital literacy

Cons:

• none really

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOR64kkWXMI

Our kids use KidZui almost every day. If you are unfamiliar, KidZui is a browser / portal for kids to navigate the internet safely. The content is pre-screened and approved by editorial staff, teachers and parents. This gives parents a powerful and safe environment for their children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLqzcMf5ASQ

Zev Mo Green and I really like the Kogeto Dot. Kogeto is a small NYC-based company, which makes Dot for the iPhone 4 and 4s. Dot is a lens attachment that snaps onto the phone. The attachment allows you to shoot 360° panoramic videos.

I was at a Canon event a few months ago and one of the camera guys told me that the best camera is the one in your pocket. And he proceeds to pull out his iPhone 4. I thought it was going to be a super slim Canon point & shoot — so disappointed.

But I understood his point — many consumers have iPhone’s and these handsets have fairly good cameras. You then couple this with a lens attachment like the Kogeto Dot and the quality of your videos just went up a notch or two!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRiULhlKZTs

Zev Green and I are taking a painfully quick look at the Leader International Impression 10 Android tablet. We both agree that by today’s tablet standards the Impression is not so impressive. Leader is an off brand and that is not a bad thing — we just think that the company is under some disillusion that this is a tablet.

There is no Android Market Place and this is a massive issue. So basically, you are stuck with the apps that are native to the Impression. If you want the Android Market Place on the Impression you will have to root the tablet. And more fustrating was the incredibly poor WiFi connectivity.

Secondarily, the price point is rather outrages — $350 retail but $245 on Amazon. The Impression should have been marketed as an eReader since it as Kobo installed. And $100 should be knocked off the Amazon price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsWLJTHLIWk

Ray and Zev review the OnStar FMV rearview mirror from General Motors. We really liked this product and rated it a 4 out of 5 remotes. Watch to find out why.

You can check out the device at Best Buy: http://bit.ly/OnStarFMV

OnStar FMV | For My Vehicle (Basic Installation Included)
Price:
- Best Buy Sale: $199.99
- Best Buy Reg. Price: $374.99
- Best Buy You Save: $175.00

Pros:
1. Now compatible with many vehicles
2. Great speaking with a live person
3. Hands Free
4. Turn by turn navigation was very good
5. Safety

Cons:
1. no visual help with the system

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxcCDaM-EY

Zev Green and I check out the blistering fast LG Nitro HD on AT&T’s new 4G LTE network. We gave this Android Smartphone a very strong 3 out of 5 remotes. You have to check out our review for all the details.

Price:

• 2-yr Contract Price: $249.99
• Best Buy Online Discount: $100.00
• Total: $149.99

Stats:

• 4.5-inch display
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 4G LTE
• 8-megapixel camera
• DLNA wireless media streaming
• HD 1080p video capture
• Front-facing Camera 1.3MP
• OS / Platform Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Bluetooth
• Mobile Hotspot

Pros:

• Phenomenal AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) Display
• 4G LTE network on AT&T is amazing. Avg speeds were around 28-33Mbps, bursting as high as 58Mbps
• LG User Interface is designed very well

Cons:

• Not a fan of that little flip thing to get to the power. It’s going to break
• The Android OS Lag- even with the dual-core processor
• Battery life takes a hit on 4G. All estimates are based on 3G

On Episode 12 of Dads On Tech, Ray and Zev Mo speak about the Motorola Droid Bionic, an Android smartphone running 2.3.4 gingerbread running on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Watch and see why we gave it a 3/5 remotes.

Stats:
- qHD display
- 4g LTE
- $299 with a two year contract
- Android 2.3.4 (gingerbread)
- 4.3 inch display
- 8 mega pixel camera
- Will shoot 1080p hd
- Front facing camera
- 1GHz dual core CPU

Pros:
- Verizon’s LTE network, which is fast
- 4.3-in. display to be bright enough for outdoor use
- Front and back cameras
- Can be a mobile hotspot (4G makes this a Pro)
- ZumoCast Capable (access any file from your computer remotely)
- Can dock with a laptop (like the atrix)

Cons:
- Expensive ($299 w/ contract)
- Battery life not so good (expected on 4G phones)
- 1Ghz Processor vs the 1.5Ghz in other models
- MotoBlur (not a fan)

Ratings:
- 3 out of 5 remotes

Ramon B. Nuez Jr and Zev Mo Green give our 5 Kinect family game night picks for the holiday season.

1. Kinect: Disneyland Adventures
2. Kinectimals Now With Bears
3. Fruit Ninja Kinect
4. Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster
5. Xbox 360 Kinect: Sports Season Two

Stats:

All these games require Kinect

Pros:

Kinect: Disneyland Adventures

• Love walking around Disney and hugging the characters
• Taking pics was cool
• Characters will sign your book
• Jump-in co-op mode nice

Kinectimals Now With Bears

• Love playing with the bears -Great graphics

Fruit Ninja Kinect

• Just pure fun with the family or party

Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

• Very interactive

XBOX 360 Kinect: Sports Season Two

• Incredibly fun and golf is addictive

Cons:

Kinect: Disneyland Adventures Kinect is necessary

• Some movements are complicated with Kinect (i.e. paddling a boat)

Kinectimals Now With Bears

• None really but may be boring for older kids

Fruit Ninja Kinect

• None really

Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

• A little bit difficult to navigate through the stories

XBOX 360 Kinect: Sports Season Two

• Kinect did not always react to voice commands