Things to Consider When Buying Electric Scooters For Kids

Things to Consider When Buying Electric Scooters For Kids
By Gerald Potratz

Scooters everywhere! It seems like there is a scooter craze in our neighborhoods, and young children are getting into this activity in a big way. If your child has a kick scooter and now is ready for something of the motorized variety it might be time to consider an electric powered scooter. There are numerous choices in the marketplace, and knowing what factors to consider is important. Many children push their parents to start with an electric scooter that might not be age appropriate. Before you head out shopping try and be armed with some basic information so you are not pushed into making the wrong choice for your child. The first decision point is what style to buy.



The choices are purchasing a "stand up" scooter similar to a kick scooter, which is electric powered, or the riding type similar to a motor scooter. This choice is a function of the age of the child you are shopping for. If the child is in the age range of 6 to 14 years then a stand up, kick style electric scooter is what you are looking for. If your child is 13 to 14 years old then the motor bike style electric scooter is appropriate. Check with your local authorities to make sure there are no laws, or restrictions regarding the age appropriateness of your scooter selection. Some purchasing factors to consider before you buy are:

Carrying Capacity: The heavier the rider the slower the scooter and the range will be affected as well. Acceleration and top speed are determined by the size of the rider. As a rule of thumb electric scooters for children are built for riders weighing less than 175 lbs.

Speed: Stand up, and ride type scooters like the Razor Pocket Rocket model have top speeds that do not exceed 15mph. Top speed depends on several factors, most notably the weight of the rider and the terrain being traveled. Factors like tire pressure and charge level of the batteries also affect performance but to a lesser degree. A good estimate of typical speed is in the 10 mph range.



Distance or Range Per Battery Charge: A better measure of travel capability is riding time or motor run time per charge. This performance aspect can vary significantly depending on battery type which will be reflected in the cost of the scooter. A rough estimate is about 45 minutes of motor "on time" per charge. Factors such as the weight of the rider, and terrain, can affect this performance parameter. The typical distance range is 8 to 10 miles. The range will vary depending on model; just keep in mind the person selling the electric scooter will probably quote a figure that is on the high end of the range. Battery recharge time for a typical scooter battery is 4 to 6 hours. If you have an active youngster you might want to explore a second set of batteries!

Price: Avoid the "kick" style electric scooters that sell for less than $100. These scooters are available at 'big box" retailers and while being functional initially, they probably won't be of the quality and durability that can withstand the scooter jumping and antics of an active 10 year old child. You should be able to purchase a "kick" style electric scooter in the $125 to $275 price range. A durable motor bike style electric scooter should be in the $325 and up price range.

After you have done your research, be sure and check the warranty, and availability of service, and parts. Make sure that spare tires or wheels are readily available, as this is a common failure item. Avoid "no-name" brand electric scooters. Some brands that have positive reputations are X-Treme, Razor, and Schwinn. Check out online stores as many have competitive prices, and good service. Good luck in finding that perfect scooter for your child. You never know what might happen as you watch your child's electric scooter experience unfold. You might just be looking for that adult electric scooter next!

The author is a father of two and has two grandchildren. He is safety conscious and believes in shopping wisely. He writes about issues that affect parents.

Ideas For Prom Dresses - Find That Perfect Fit For You

Ideas For Prom Dresses - Find That Perfect Fit For You
By Chris Robertson











It's that time of year again - time to look around at all the drop-dead gorgeous prom dresses in stores or at online prom shops. But how do you know which style of dresses is right for you? How will you ever find a prom dress that fits your body figure and personality just right? Prom dresses by famous designers such as Faviana, Sherri Hill, Jovani, and others can look great on you once you find a suitable style.

The key to finding the right dress is to look for a fit that suits your own figure - not someone else's. Throw out the fashion magazines with 6' 4" tall (and ridiculously slender) prom dress models. In real life, many of the dresses worn by models just wouldn't look right on a young teenage girl. But the good news is there are some very beautiful dresses that will work well with your figure. You've just got to find them.

Consider Your Height



Some dresses will make you appear taller while others seem to shorten your height. If you're a petite size and want to look taller, consider a sheath or A-line prom dress. Keep the dress simple, as complex designs and frills will only take away from your height. Skip the big ball gowns - these will only make you look shorter.

Curves or No Curves



Most teen girls would die for more curves, while some feel they already have way too much "curviness" in their figure. If you are one of those blessed with wide hips, opt for a ball gown prom dress style with a full skirt. This type of design draws the eye focus upward to take the emphasis off of your hips. The focus will turn to your slender waist. Some dress styles to avoid with larger hips are V-necks, which cause the eyes to move downward, and sheaths or similar styles.

If your body is lacking when it comes to curves, try a sheath fitted style, or maybe even an A-line dress if you want to appear a little more daring in your prom attire. Prom dresses with an A-line skirt will complement your slender figure while simultaneously giving the illusion of added curves. Some styles to avoid if you're on the skinnier side include halter style dresses and strapless dresses.

Hide the Tummy



For a plump mid-section, you can hide your tummy and give it a flattened appearance by wearing dresses with an empire style waist. These gowns will create a more slender and long look while also giving the illusion of a flattened tummy. Another style that works well is a dress with a corset-type bodice, which removes emphasis from the tummy and places it more on the bust area. Styles that can make your tummy show even more are princess style gowns, sheaths, and those with Basque waists, which emphasize the tummy area. Also avoid horizontal stripes and sashes.

Solutions for Heavy Arms



If your arms are on the heavier side, hide them with off-shoulder necklines or short sleeves. See-through lacey sleeves might also help to remove emphasis off the size of your arms. Sweetheart necklines can be helpful because these emphasize the bust area, not the arms. Styles to avoid with heavier arms include spaghetti straps, strapless, and sleeveless dresses. But even with these styles, there are some creative ways to cover up your arms - try a prom jacket or a wrap on for size!

Beautiful Plus Sizes



If you wear a plus size, don't worry. The days of not being able to find the right fit for a plus figure are long gone. Plus size prom dresses have come a long way in recent years, with styles to not only hide your large figure but to also enhance your good qualities. Try a full-skirted dress or a strapless ball gown to hide your backside. Or, go for a flared skirt to enhance your slim waistline. Opt for a fitted bodice such as a corset style to draw attention upward. Avoid sheath dresses or any style that tends to cling to your body.

When shopping for a dress, be sure to allow a friend or family member to take your correct body measurements. Also, use online prom dress shops to compare Jovani prom dresses and others such as Faviana and Sherri Hill to find the appropriate style for your body type. Many prom dress websites carry other elegant dresses as well such as cocktail dresses, evening gowns, homecoming dresses, bridesmaid dresses, etc. so you can easily find whatever type of formal wear you need.

Tips to Buy the Best Digital Picture Frame

Tips to Buy the Best Digital Picture Frame
By Eileen Roberts








Are you still using the drab ordinary picture frames to showcase your beautiful moments? It's time for a change. Today, with everything changing into digital, photo frames are no exemption. Yes, today picture frames are going digital too and giving us such a wonderful choice of pictures in a new-age format. A digital picture frame looks almost similar to a small LCD screen that can display pictures (photos) stored in the memory card or in the inbuilt memory of the picture frame. The quality of the image displayed in these photo frames will be simply superb. However, before you opt to buy a digital picture frame, there are several things to be noted.

First things first- The resolution of display








Most of the digital picture frames show the images in high quality. This depends upon the resolution of the picture frame you choose. There are many different resolution options available. However, selecting a digital picture frame with 640x480 resolutions as a minimum will be good. If you have little more cash to spend on these frames, getting one with 800x600 resolutions will present crisp and sharp images. Any digital picture frame below 640x480 res screen will not display images as in the original photo- it will be blurred with very poor quality.

The Storage Space








These digital picture frames store the images in its memory in a digital format (jpeg or bmp). Most of the frames use an inbuilt memory while you can boost up the space using memory cards if you need to store more pictures. The compatibility of the memory cards with the pictures frames has to be taken into account. The picture frame has to support the same memory card that you use for your digital camera.

The Accessories








The digital picture frames are often bundled with certain accessories. AC adapter, interchangeable frames, and USB Cables are some of the common accessories available for the digital picture frames. Make sure that you get these basic accessories along with the frame or else you will have to spend some extra cash for buying them separately. There are many other optional accessories available for the digital photo frame, such as wi-fi connectivity to download images from the web, speakers, headphones, remote controls, alarm clocks and many more.








These are the basic things to look for before you buy a digital photo frame. Digital photo frames are available in almost all the electronics stores. However, buying the electronic goods online will save much of your hard earned money. The price of the picture frames when bought online will be more than 20% less than buying them from a local store.








Keeping your digital picture frame in full display and having a slideshow of your best pictures playing on it could get a more captive audience even at your home!

Sekonda watch

Sekonda is a British distributor of inexpensive fashion wristwatches. Sekonda is the best-selling watch brand in the United Kingdom.[citation needed]

Originally a company which marketed Soviet-made times pieces in the West, Sekonda's Soviet ties ended with the break-up of the USSR. Most Soviet-era Sekondas were re-badged Poljot models produced by the First Moscow Watch Factory.

Since 1993, the company has imported its products from factories in Asia, as it no longer has ties with the First Moscow Watch Factory.

Sekonda also markets watches under the sub-brand SEKSY for Ladies Fashion, ONE for men's fashion and Xpose for rugged outdoor lifestyles of either gender.

Watch houses have wholeheartedly embraced the current return to traditional values. Jewellery has seen a real renaissance in vintage styles, and this trend is now moving into the world of watches. We love the old-fashioned, country gentleman charm of the watches coming out in 2006, with individual touches like skeleton faces, so that you can see your timepiece at work – try Rotary for classic styles, or get something a bit more edgey from Police. If you are really into the traditional look, you might even consider an eye-catching pocket watch.

As well as dictating how this year’s watches look, the “traditional” trend also affects how they function. Sekonda, Police, Accurist, and Rotary are all in on the action; Automatic movements are back in fashion, and no wonder – an Automatic movement eliminates the need for a battery, as the watch is powered by the movements of the wearer’s arm. This season’s Guess collection will feature timepieces with a fly-back movement. For a real touch of old-world appeal, try Citizen’s minute-repeater watch which chimes to audibly mark the time.

A diamond-set watch is a fabulous accessory; half jewellery, half timepiece. Everyone’s getting involved, including well-respected watch houses like Accurist, Citizen and Sekonda. Sekonda is offering two diamond-set watches this season, each featuring seven genuine gemstones. H.Samuel has two exclusive collections for Autumn/Winter 2006; one is from the fashionable high street brand Oasis and the other, Rotary Rocks, is a new collection of three stunning diamond-set watches from Rotary, a brand known for its distinctive combination of traditional and modern styling. A diamond-set watch will give you the perfect combination of the unmistakable dazzle of diamonds, and the understated cool that shows you buy diamonds all the time. A diamond watch is a great gift for a friend too, and this summer they’re set to get affordable. Don’t forget, that a sixtieth birthday or wedding anniversary is traditionally marked with a diamond, so this could be the prefect present.

It’s not enough for a watch to just look good these days; it has to feature the latest scientific processes too. Watches this summer are shiny, metallic beauties, created by ion-plating. To achieve this, metal in a vapour is essentially fired at the watch and forms a strong layer around it. This gives a shimmering, metallic patina to the watch, transforming it from a functional piece of equipment to an individual accessory. Police is leading the way with this trend – check out their striking timepieces. DKNY, Guess and Fossil are other big names with ion-plated watches in the works – watch this space.

As always, your guiding style star must be what suits you. Those of us blessed with slender, willowy wrists would look fabulous in elegant jewellery-inspired pieces by chic, ultra-feminine designers like Anne Klein. Try a delicate bangle watch, or a charm bracelet from Citizen with an adorable watch trinket attached. If you have heavy wrists, make the most of it with an equally robust timepiece. In recent years, Fossil has made a name for themselves with gorgeous chunky cuff watches, with tactile, worn leather straps for both men and women. They also specialise in unusual, funky designs which tap into the current trend for vintage style.

If you ladies want to make a splash this summer, try going out wearing a gorgeous men’s watch. This look has the same charm and careful carelessness as a girl in her boyfriend’s shirt. Brands such as Diesel and Police design fantastic watches with unisex appeal; they look stylish and sophisticated on a guy, and striking and fashionably oversized on a girl.

sekonda watch

Red straps are huge for autumn/winter. Big or small, you need to get one of these on your wrist. These scarlet accessories are perfect to add a splash of colour to the smart monochrome outfits that are bang on trend this season. DKNY, as usual, are right at the front of this trend and remember that red straps are big news for both men and women. As usual, you can count on Oasis to be right at the cutting edge, with eye-catching red straps available at affordable prices.

Gold-plated watches just aren’t good enough any more. It’s got to be pure, solid gold. There are three major brands in this area right now – Accurist, Rotary and the specialist Sovereign. Again, these are perfect gifts – treat someone special to a gold watch if you want to impress with understated style – and remember that a fiftieth wedding anniversary is Golden, so why not mark the occasion with something special?

PinkWavesTM Cup Silicone Breast Enhancers

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High Quality Silicoen breast enahncers ,Easy placement, durable, water proof and warm up to the body temperature.Instruction for use Place the silicone breasts in a suitable bra, then wear the bra, the breasts will mould to your natural chest curvature and add approximately 1-2 cup size. For enhancement: wear them in a one cup bigger bra size than your original bra size. For cleavage: wear them with you original size bra.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59163 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: PinkWavesTM
• Model: Cup-Clear

Features

• Designed as enhancers for women with small breasts or to increase the cup size by approximately 1-2 cup size.
• A specially designed shape to match the curves of the chest cage giving perfect fit and comfort; therefore providing the look of having larger breasts.
• Symmetrical shape, therefore, both breasts can be used on either the left or right side
• Bounce and feel similar to normal breast due to the high quality silicone gel used in making them ,the surface is matt providing a similar homogenous structure to natural breast.
• Designed to be used with almost any bra.One size fits all as they are very versatile.

Let play the playstation 3.

Now Sony's desire to provide consumers more entertainment than never possible before, they released the powerful new playstation 3 game console with a 80GB hard drive on May, 2008. With its newer design, larger storage space and faster speed, I believed it's the ultimate playstation 3 and will replace the 60GB playstation 3 for popularity.

Do you want to know the positives and negatives of buying a Playstation 3 console system? The Playstation 3 unit is normally the first consideration for many people. However the price depends on the model of the console. You can spend on depending the size of the hard disk, which could be 20GB or 60GB. The two models however differ in the Wi-Fi, since the more expensive model is installed with Wi-Fi. The new Playstation 3 has a 80GB hard drive for over 30% more download storage space than the 60GB model. This Linux pre-installed hard drive can be good for people who want to turn their PlayStation 3 console into a full-fledged computer system. This will permit the console, to be used as a computer - for applications beyond gaming.Video editing and photo retouching are examples of applications that could be run on a Linux-powered PS3.

One of the advanced features of the Playstation 3 is that it is capable to play blue ray disc. This is a highly developed system that plays movies and music. Since most video systems are moving to digital television, getting a Playstation 3 can be quite advantage for users. one of the most promising designs of the new playstation 3 80GB is the blue ray technology, which supports much better graphics on this system than ever before. In addition, blue ray capability allows for consumers to play movies that are blue ray compatible. So Sony is building the new 80GB playstation 3 not only as a game console, but also as a home entertainment center incorporating gaming system, movie system as well as computing platform.

Sony Playstation is not only a gaming console; it also has amazing, brilliant and high definition features for movie viewing. Be a total rock star with Playstation 2 Limited Edition Ceramic White with SingStar Pop Bundle. For travelers and serious gamers who are always on the go, take an action-packed, hard-core video gaming experience with you through the Sony Playstation Portable Slim and the Joytech Playstation PS2 8 Digital LCD Monitor Screen, complete with car adapter. Owning a Sony Playstation will absolutely be an urge you will find absolutely hard to resist. One game that i want you to try it's Metal Gear Solid 4. you will love it.

A point of comparison for the Playstation 3 is its capability for online gaming. It allows users to play online without additional costs, something that the Xbox 360 does not afford to its users. as video gamers are always looking for more advanced games, the larger storage and Linux-powered console allows game developers to introduce more exciting games based on this power machine like Metal Gear Solid 4 and MotorStorm. With the Sony's announcement of a new movie download service for the PlayStation 3 launching this summer in US, the 80GB hard drive will let users keep more high definition movies in their PS3.

PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack

PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack From Sony Price: This item is not available for purchase from this store. Click here to go to Amazon to see other purchasing options. 35 new or used available from $499.99 Average customer review:

Product Description

PS3 80GB MGS4 Bundle

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13 in Computer & Video Games


• Brand: Sony


• Model: 98011


• Released on: 2008-06-12


• ESRB Rating: Mature


• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3


• Dimensions: 17.00 pounds

Features

• "Metal Gear Solid 4" game


• DualShock 3 Controller


• Voucher for free downloadable "Pain" game


• Blu-ray player


• 80 GB storage capacity

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As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a game console--a powerful one at that. Now you can own this powerful console and start playing the most anticipated game of the year, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, right out of the box!

Under the Hood of the PS3
The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That's approximately 320 times more calculations per second than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience.

Playstation 3 Features

• Blu-Ray is the New Way
  Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity--combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card--promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.


• The Dualshock 3 Rumble Wireless Controller
  The Dualshock 3 Rumble wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 system provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when the user feels the rumble right in the palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user’s body. Dualshock 3 wireless controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and the controller’s USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PlayStation 3 system at anytime.

• Plays All PlayStation Games
  The PlayStation 3 will be backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play all your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot. It comes with a pre-installed hard disc drive, which allows you to save games as well as download content from the Internet.

• Included in this bundle Metal Gear Solid 4!
  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, is a next-gen experience complete with top-of-the-line graphics and surround sound designed for the Sony PlayStation 3. Featuring the most revealing display of Kojima Production's premier title, MSG4 details the world where Snake must under go his final mission. In a world overrun by private military companies (PMCs), wars are no longer fought over nations or ideologies. Instead, the wars of the future are micro-managed by overarching PMCs, right down to the bullet. New gadgets and abilities fuel Snake's journey deep into the enemy domains of the Middle East, South America, and beyond. New gear includes "Metal Gear Mk. II," the ultimate reconnaissance tool, and "Solid Eye," which gives Snake real-time information on enemies and his surroundings. Joined by a familiar cast of characters, Snake must once again return to the battlefield to confront his lifelong rival, Liquid Ocelot, who is manipulating the world's wars from the one world where soldiers will always have a place. But Liquid Ocelot is not the only one who will be able to manipulate the world's wars--Snake can destabilize opposing forces by working behind the scenes, supporting the local militia as they fight PMCs, creating a smokescreen that allows Snake to move freely within the war-zone.

• Online
  Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.

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Customer Reviews

The best 7th generation videogame console you can get
The Playstation 3 is the best console you can get these years, bar none. Unfortunately Sony has decided to remove some the extra-specs to cut costs and lower the prices, such as usb ports, memory card reader and the Graphics Synthesizer which allows you to play PS2 games on PS3. Plus this pack is bundled with the all-new DualShock 3 controller, along with the best game ever: Metal Gear Solid 4. I know, this review looks like a Sony dude's but it's not, I'm very happy with my console. Besides, as soon as you look at it, you'll want to treasure it forever.
Grab this beautiful and perfectly crafted piece of advanced technology in all its glory while you can, these are the last units. PS3 is awesome.

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