And with SanDisk, the hits just keep on coming. They have the 1GB, the 2GB, the 4GB Sansa Clips, and now the 8GB flash-based player. It may be teeny-tiny in size, but it certainly isn’t in the capacity of songs this baby can hold. Try up to 4,000 on it’s rechargeable battery which will run for 15 hours. Not bad, eh?

The player obviously gets its name from the clip it sports on the back. It lets users attach it to their clothing, backbacks, etc., which is great for when you are on the go. However, if you want to detach the clip, you have that option as well. Another nice thing about the Sansa Clip is that is has an OLED color screen, which lets you pick which songs you want to listen to; you don’t have to listen at random. More after the break.

In the wake of the Xbox 360 receiving Netflix streaming High Definition, Roku has announced, on their own forums, that they will have HD streaming on Roku boxes before the end of the year. Roku boxes were, in fact, the first devices to offer the Netflix “Watch Now” functionality, straight to your TV.

On the Roku Labs Forums, “RokuTim” (Tim Twerdahl, VP of Consumer Products at Roku) told the masses that “Roku will be delivering Netflix in HD by the end of the year.” This is great news for everybody who hopped on the Roku bandwagon early, however he also mentioned that “Roku will be using Advanced Profile encodes which will deliver HD at substantially lower bit-rates than what Xbox is offering.” Uh oh. Looks like the Xbox 360 has the upper hand here, and that your Roku HD movies may be a tad on the choppy side.

More after the break.

Announced just Tuesday, the Samsung Epix is new on the AT&T network. The 3G phone appears to be the torch bearer for the BlackJack family as it continues on in the same tradition: a smartphone that gets the job done. I’ve had the phone for a few hours and have my initial impression to report. I’ll report back in an couple of weeks with an in-depth look.

In short, this is one good looking business phone. Its understated gray exterior screams, “I make way more than you think I do” and the classy chrome-like band around the phone is retained from the BlackJack 2. The phone feels good in the hand, not heavy but solid. I just feel more important using it.

Hit the jump to see what else I found to like in this phone.

With the number of home-based entertainment and productivity applications that are running over home networks growing by leaps and bounds, some Wireless-G routers just can’t handle users’ demands.

Netgear saw this problem, and as a result, developed a new Wireless-N technology, which they feel is leaps and bounds above anything out there now. The “Green” crowd will also appreciate Netgear’s new products since they are eco-friendly.

Let’s say you are trying to attract potential dates on your social networking site and for some reason, you photograph poorly. We’ve found software that claims it is the solution for you. Portrait Professional allows those non-skilled in Photoshop access to some filters that can remove wrinkles, whiten teeth, change eye color, hair color, etc. Save yourself an explanation of why you look nothing like your Facebook photo when you use your photo and this software for about five minutes.

Yeah, but I kinda know Photoshop

As a self-taught Photoshop junkie, I can accomplish just about most of what is offered in Portrait Professional. The difference then? It would take me a couple of hours to accomplish what they do in about five minutes. Don’t get me wrong, my Photoshop work would probably look better, but not by that much. And since my time is worth over $200 an hour (looking at you, new Editor Iyaz), this software could save you a bundle.

Try before you buy

I tried the free download and while I love try before you buy…

Find out what I didn’t like, hit the jump and read on

Microsoft, apparently taking a break from the comedic stylings of Gates and Seinfeld, introduced the latest edition of Microsoft Streets & Trips. As you have probably seen on the nightly news, the release had eager buyers in line early and even camping out to purchase their very own copy of Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009.

Alright, that second part didn’t happen, but Microsoft did refresh the software. Microsoft is positioning the software a something for the budget conscious pointing out Streets & Trips helps your wallet. In some respects this is true; the software will cost $39.95 and $74.95 if you want that software with a GPS device. If you already own a laptop, this is definitely a cheaper option than picking up most good stand-alone GPS devices.

Product: Jabra SP700.Price and Availability: $99 out nowPros: Doesn’t make you look like a tool. Easily answer calls in your car. Makes not upgrading to the expensive new cars “tech package” a lot easier to live with. Sound is great, surround sound through speakers is even better.Cons: no air of superiority that comes with a headset (wait, maybe that should be in the Pros?)Overall: I’ve already ordered two for my cars. I give it 10/10

If you are like me, you’ll go to almost any length no to wear your bluetooth headset. An incoming call when I am in the car sends me fumbling around my front seats for the tiny headset, the awkward install into my ear and then my eyes are back on the road. Surely that is safer than just answer the phone?