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TOOLS+GADGETS
Michael Garfield, The High-Tech Texan® | www.hightechtexan.com

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1. HTC 10 Smartphone

2. Blast Motion Golf Analyzer

Yes, I am a Samsung Galaxy guy but HTC’s new
smartphone has impressed me so much I have been
using it for a few weeks without missing my Galaxy.
The HTC 10 is the best phone this company has
made in years and is packed with features.

I am always trying to improve my golf game and
constantly using more tech tools to help my swing
and game. Blast Golf Replay has helped my short
game with its unique use of a motion sensor and
video replay.

The 5.2-inch Super LCD 5 display is spectacular. The
sound is much better than other phones on the market thanks to the BoomSound Hi-Fi system and a
built-in woofer and tweeter. I found the fingerprint
sensor (for security) to work quickly and it doesn’t
come with much bloatware.

Place the small, lightweight sensor on the tip of any
club and it analyzes and records putts and full
swings. Once paired with the app, the Smart Video
Capture can capture and show slow motion with
overlaid metrics. Stats include swing speed plus loft
and lie with easy-to-read graphs. The videos can
easily be shared to show friends your progress.
$150 www.blastmotion.com

The front and rear cameras produce sharp images,
and those who store a lot of info on phones will
appreciate an extended memory slot that fits up to 2
TB. $700 www.htc.com

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3. Oregon Scientific PRYSMAchrome
Weather Station
The weather changes by the hour here in Texas
so why not be able to check the temperature and
forecast by glancing at a smart looking clock.
The PRYSMAchrome Weather Station lets you do
just that with accuracy and changing colors.
The slim and stylish device fits perfectly in a
home or office. The changing color display
keeps track of the temperature and humidity
both inside and outside. Outdoor stats are monitored via a wireless sensor that can be placed
outside up to 164 feet away from the indoor display unit. $80 www.oregonscientificstore.com