eNewsletter: January 2009

New Year Issue – Go Green. Get Fit.

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In this edition:

These Days, It's Pretty Easy Being Green

Hot New Item: Sony Ericsson GSM Slider Walkman Phone

Trend Watch: Gaming for Life

What People Want Right Now: Get Fit with These Top Items

Brand Spotlight: Sony

These Days, It's Pretty Easy Being Green

Resolution time is here, and chances are, topping many people's lists is the pledge to go green. It's all about changing lifestyles, connecting to the world outside and minimizing our ecological footprint…while saving money at the same time. An added benefit -- a way to help gain control in a time of uncertainty. Rewards Direct recommends the following three items to help eco-warriors stay true to their mission. Check out scores of other eco-friendly items, all in one easy-to-navigate space, at www.rewardsdirect.com.

Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 The best keeps getting better, with the #1 selling gasoline motor scooter in the USA! You can't beat a Buddy for its seamless blend of modern technology, practicality, and vintage style. Truly the commuter vehicle for the times. Features a 125cc, four-stroke air-cooled engine, automatic transmission, telescopic front fork suspension, and front disc/rear drum brakes. Top speed: 60+mph. Unbelievable 90mpg!! Available in black, red, light blue, tangerine, pink or seafoam green.
Portable Solar Charger Portable solar charger supplies power to iPods, cell phones, MP3 players and other portable digital products. The internal battery easily charges using solar panels, a USB cable, or AC/DC adapter. Brings a completely dead cell phone back to use within seconds. Ideal for camping, sporting events, emergencies, and when traditional charging sources aren't available. Its durable and compact folding design easily fits in a pocket or purse. Designed to protect the charged battery from discharging, and indicates when charging and discharging.
GE 4.0 Cu. Ft. King Size Capacity Front Load Washer Easy on the eyes and even easier on the wallet thanks to lower utility bills. This Energy Star-qualified washer delivers higher energy efficiency to lower energy bills by up to 30% annually. The 4.0 cu. ft. king-size stainless steel basket means fewer loads and capacity for larger items (like blankets), so you're saving time and making fewer trips to the cleaners. Rotary electronic controls with LED and adaptive logic make laundry day a snap.

Hot New Item:

Sony Ericsson GSM Slider Walkman Phone

Rewards Direct is honored to be one of the few corporate reward providers to offer cell phones.  It doesn't get any better than the Sony Ericsson Walkman phone -- it has all that, and then some in one very sleek package.  Tempting to touch and designed to impress, this slim slider phone is loaded with music and multimedia features. Listen to music or tune in to the built-in FM radio. Use Shake Control to skip or shuffle tracks with the flick of your wrist. Snap crisp pictures with the 2MP camera. Customize your caller ID with multi-color light effects. It features a Memory Stick Micro expandable memory card slot to store more of your favorite songs and photos. Complete music kit included.

Trend Watch: Gaming for Life

Kids do it. Moms do it. Even great-grandpas do it. Gaming has come a long way since the early arcade games Pong and Space Invaders. New technology has enticed the most gadget-phobic among us to warm up those fingers (and often whole bodies) to join in the fun! Bring the whole family together for some friendly competition. Today's games can be used to make and communicate with friends online, entertain at parties, get in shape, and even increase brain power.

Not for males only: According to the Los Angeles Times 50% of Wii users are female.

Get your game on with...

Guitar Hero World Tour Game Informer Magazine says, "This is one tour we definitely don't want to miss."  Unleash your inner rock star with 85+ master tracks.
Rockband 2 Special Edition PS2 Rock Band 2 lets you and your friends and family interact with music in an all-new way. Rock Band 2 lets players vicariously jam out as some of the best guitarists, bassists, drummers and singers of all time.
Nintendo DS Lite Bundle Handheld fun with DS system, 2 games (Rated E for Everyone), AC adaptor and one extra stylus.
Xbox 360 Pro Game Bundle Play Xbox 360 games, watch DVD movies, play music CDs, connect an MP3 player and listen to music, connect a digital camera and view pictures. Manage your family's entertainment choices with Family Settings. Use up to 4 wireless controllers simultaneously.

What People Want Right Now: Get Fit with These Top Items

A new year means it's time to re-energize that workout program.  With rising health insurance premiums, there has never been a better time to (finally) get in shape.  Here are our top ten fitness items.

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Brand Spotlight: Sony

Sony presents a world in HDNA. High Definition – it's in Sony's DNA. See what your world can look like when you're creating memories in High Definition – Sony High Definition. You'll find Sony's DNA in the following amazing products...

Cyber-shot® Digital Cameras:
Innovative Technology for Stunning Photography
Today's digital cameras have a wide range of features and capabilities to capture amazing photographs. When it comes to image innovations that help accurately capture life's moments, Sony Cyber-shot digital cameras lead the way. The full range of advanced features found in Sony digital cameras help you shoot photos with amazing color, clarity, and detail.

Handycam® Camcorders:
Full HD recording. Record memories in incredibly detailed 1920 x 1080 resolution to showcase on your compatible HDTV. Nothing recreates the moment quite like a Handycam® camcorder with Full HD recording.

Blu-ray Disc™ Technology:
Delivering up to 6x the picture quality of standard DVDs, getting the ultimate HD (high-definition) experience is easier than ever. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, playing games, or storing content, Blu-ray Disc media provides a new world of entertainment possibilities -- from the spectacular picture and sound of HD video to enhanced interactivity features.

Sony BRAVIA® HDTVs:
The Ultimate High Definition Experience. Based on decades of HD engineering expertise, Sony BRAVIA® HDTVs embody the knowledge and innovation that can only come from a company that is responsible for producing some of the most revered visual masterpieces in film, as well as delivering the excitement and entertainment of HD sports and prime-time television programming. From high performance image processing technologies to innovative features and eye-catching design, take a look at why Sony BRAVIA HDTVs are synonymous with the ultimate HD experience.