Thursday, February 21, 2008

The Daily Deal...Hot Products at Hot Prices

From planes, trains, and automobiles to boats, helicopters, Airsoft guns and other hobbies, HobbyTron.com is using everything they can to promote their new Daily Deal. They have everything that you could ever need in the RC and Airsoft arenas. The RC Daily Deal range from today's nitro powered buggy at nearly 60% off to Parkflyers' high quality airplanes and even deep diving submarines. The Airsoft Daily Deal gives you the opportunity to get astounding deals on all kinds of Airsoft guns and accessories. From high powered electric assault rifles for the Airsoft enthusiast to small very inexpensive spring powered handguns for the young beginner.


"We have already seen an enormous response to our new Daily Deal. People seem to really be responding to our offering," Ben Ibarra of HobbyTron.com said. "There are some days that we sell out only a couple hours after the product goes live. The great thing about our Daily Deal is that we aren't just getting rid of junk. The products that we feature on our Daily Deal are hot moving items that people love. We just wanted to find a way to say 'Thank You' to our loyal customers and 'Welcome' to our new customers. With discounts ranging from 30% - 90% off the retail price it is a deal that is hard to pass up."

So what happens when a product sells out in a couple hours? Are the customers just out of luck? "We try to offer our customers consistently great deals on our products. The Daily Deal is just another way that we are able to do that. When the product runs out that fast, we replace it as quickly as we can to ensure that our customers have the opportunity to enjoy Daily Deal savings for the rest of the day."

HobbyTron.com has thousands of different products that includes boats, helicopters, airplanes, cars, trucks, other RC items. Also available are just about every kind of Airsoft gun and accessory imaginable, along with magic kits, electronic kits, science kits, and much more.


HobbyTron.com has been meeting the needs of their customers for almost 10 years now. Last year they redesigned their website, making it much more user friendly, they also opened up their new Parts and Repair Department, and now they have an exciting Daily Deal program where they sell their hot new products for up to 90% off every day! What will they think of next? I don't know, but I am watching and I will let you know as soon as the next exciting thing happens.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Do You Suck at Airsoft? Not With This!!!

Have you ever been playing Airsoft and just felt a little out-gunned? Have the more experienced players picked on you a little more than you like? Well now with any of the new M249 Series; the M249-SAW, the M249-PARA, and the M249-MKII; you will never need to worry again about being the underdog in any of your Airsoft games.

That is what I felt like every time that I went out to play Airsoft with my friends. They always had much better guns than mine and I never really stood a chance. HobbyTron.com got this gun in and I felt as though my stars had changed. This gun holds 2500 Airsoft BBs! Let me say that again, this gun holds 2500 BBs! That was all that I needed to hear, I bought one straight away.
The last Saturday we had an Airsoft game, and it was awesome. When I came in carrying the M249-PARA Airsoft Gun, everyone noticed. We were playing steal the flag and no one even came close to our flag. Our team won every single game. I made sure to bunker down behind the flag a ways away and they buried me with boards and leaves. We left someone back there with me to make sure that people didn't sneak up on me. It was a pretty good set up.
Later on in the afternoon I tried running around with it, but since I am not very good I got hit a lot, it didn't really help me. I actually traded it with my friend for one of his guns for a couple games. He really liked the M249-PARA Airsoft Gun. He carried it around and was always laying down fire and hitting people. He actually wanted to buy mine from me right then and there for $45 more than I paid, so of course I sold it to him, and then went to HobbyTron.com and bought another one.
Anyone who needs a helping hand, an ace in the hole, a sure fire way to destroy your enemies, this is the Airsoft gun for you, the M249-PARA from HobbyTron.com.

Traxxas Outdoes Itself with the New & Very Improved Rustler 3705

The New Traxxas Rustler® available at HobbyTron.com
More Power, More Fun!


35+mph* Top Speed with 7-cell battery and included optional 28-tooth pinion gear.
30+ mph with 6-cell battery and stock installed pinion.
Titan® 12-Turn 550 Modified Motor
New XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
Number-1 selling 1/10 Stadium Racer

The best-selling Traxxas Rustler is a proven favorite with a formula for rugged fun that nothing else can touch. The new Rustler blows the doors off the competition with more power, smoother control, better grip, and performance that makes it the fastest Ready-To-Race® electric truck available. The Rustler rips off-road with its powerful new Titan® 12-Turn modified 550 motor, new XL-5 Electronic Speed Control, and Revo®-spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch. It’s made for power-sliding, full-throttle, off-road action and aggressive driving fun. With a top speed of 35+mph*, Rustler simply leaves everything else back on the work bench.

Only Traxxas could put this kind of performance, innovation, and overall value into a Ready-To-Race package that delivers the satisfaction you expect from a high-performance electric stadium truck. Speed, durability, and stunning looks are what make the Traxxas Rustler a cut above the rest. Traxxas’ forward thinking and “no-nonsense” approach brings you the most performance for your RC investment. Whether you’re at the park or on the track, the Rustler delivers sophisticated performance and handling that makes the race track anywhere you want to drive.

The Rustler is 100% Ready-To-Race® right out of the box, and is fully loaded with innovative performance features such as the advanced Revo-spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch. The patent-pending design delivers smooth operation, precise adjustment, and consistent traction control. The Titan 12T 550 modified motor is designed for incredible mod-motor power output with virtually maintenance-free operation, and long-lasting performance. The Titan 12T 550 motor’s integrated cooling fan pulls cool air through the motor to keep temperatures down. Airflow is routed through vent tunnels molded in the motor plate. A cooler running motor equates to faster speeds, longer runtime, and extended motor life.

What would the best-selling stadium truck be without a class-leading high-performance electronic speed control? The XL-5 Electronic Speed Control offers high current handling, EZ-Set* one-button setup, and smooth high-frequency control. Three drive profiles, thermal shutdown protection, gold-plated connectors, and incredibly low resistance are all features you might expect to only be available on an expensive replacement ESC. The XL-5 is the first electronic speed control that has the exclusive Traxxas Training Mode* that limits full-throttle power to 50%. This allows young or new drivers to safely develop their control skills before unlocking full power to the mighty Titan 12T motor. Rustler is perfect for drivers of any age and experience.


Traxxas didn’t stop there. Rustler’s durable, fiber-composite chassis is designed for exceptional rigidity, and offers an inline battery position for a low polar moment of inertia. That’s engineering speak that translates into nimble handling and lightening-fast response. The low-profile “lay-down” steering servo mounting system further enhances the Rustler’s already low CG design. Rustler delivers superior stability and cornering thanks to its centered kingpin and live axle front suspension. Transmitting the power to the wheels is an efficient 3-gear variable-ratio transmission, topped off with sealed ball bearings and smooth-running telescoping driveshafts. In addition to those advanced features, the factory-installed planetary differential is Traxxas-tough with hardened steel gears that never need adjusting! Perfect for long-lasting, all-day fun. Just take the Rustler out of the box, charge up a battery, and drive!

Rustler sports a stunning new 6-color ProGraphix* body and decal set. At the corners you’ll find a set of bold 2.8" mirror-chrome All-Star* wheels wrapped with performance-engineered tires, pre-glued, of course. The precision-engineered tread patterns and rubber compounds were designed to meet the performance requirements of the 65+mph Traxxas Jato (Nitro) so they are sure to provide Rustler with excellent traction. Alias* dual pins at the rear and sharp-edged ribbed tires up front hug the corners for a solid, planted feel.

Traxxas backs the Rustler and all of their products with top-notch support that is second to none. A staff of skilled representatives is on-hand to answer your questions via phone, website, or email. Unmatched parts support allows Rustler to be serviced with parts and support from thousands of hobby dealers worldwide. Traxxas goes the extra mile to ensure that your RC experience is easy and fun. Get into the action and don't get left behind by going to HobbyTron.com to get your Traxxas Rustler today!


NEW ON THE TRAXXAS RUSTLER AT HOBBYTRON.COM

Titan® 12-Turn 550 modified motor
XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
New grey parts
Revo®-Spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch
Alias* dual rear pin tires, ribbed front tires, complete with foam inserts
Powder coated white springs
The ESC and receiver mounted directly to chassis
Included optional 28-tooth pinion gear

MODEL 3705: Fully assembled, ready-to-run,
with TQ* radio, XL-5 ESC and ProGraphix painted body.

Friday, February 8, 2008

The Experts Speak on the Palm-Z

It is one thing to get product information from the company that sells the product, it is another thing completely to get it from somewhere else. What I am going to do here is give you a list of links to multiple reviews for one of our hottest products, the Silverlit Palm-Z. Let's take the journey together and see what people really think about our products.

The Palm-Z
The Palm-Z from HobbyTron.com

First off, I figured it best that I tell you how we at HobbyTron.com feel about the Palm-Z RC Airplane. Our Palm-Z's have many hours of flight time, and we have been able to do some pretty fun things with them. Because of the simplicity in operating this fun RC airplane, everyone here has had a go at it and has enjoyed their time behind the controls of the Palm-Z, women and men, old and young alike. This link is a collection of shots of different people flying the Palm-Z.

This review was done by Jeremiah at ModTecPC.com.
ModTecPC.com normally focuses on building customized computers for the business and individual, but they saw how big the mini RC trend is right now, and wanted to review some of the hottest products on the market. I like his simple videos and the many different pictures that he took of the Palm-Z

This next review was done by Shane McGlaun at I4U News.
I4U News is a Technology Life Style Magazine and Shopping Guide. I4U is always ahead of the curve when it comes to finding the next big tech thing to hit the market. In this review they go into detail about what they think of the Palm-Z and how it performed for them.

The last review of the Palm-Z that we are going to look at today is by Gizmodo.com.
Gizmodo is a blog with the sole purpose of writing about tech and gadgets as fast as possible. They review everything, and have a lot of experience in the world of tech. It was unfortunate however that they decided to fly the Palm-Z outdoors.

The Palm-Z is made of very lightweight, durable EPP foam, which, when acted upon by even the slightest wind currents, will severely hinder any attempt at proper flight. When they took it inside, you can see the footage of that, and it flies great. They did teach us something very important though. There is no profit in setting up a counter intelligence spy plane squadron of Palm-Z's...unless the mission is to bother your sister in the next room.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

The Surprising G&G Scar-L Airsoft Gun

Here is a quick review of the G&G Scar-L Airsoft Gun.




First off, I would like to say that I have a lot of hands on with the Classic Army Scar-L Airsoft Gun and a lot of my comparisons will be based off of that knowledge.

Comes with:
Scar Bipod.
450 Round High-Cap magazine.

Initial Impression: I was slightly stunned. I noticed first off how lightweight the G&G Scar-L is compared to the CA version. Almost 1/3rd lighter or more in my estimations. Also the AEG seemed very sleek and solid as a rock. The charging lever has a weaker spring behind it, so pulling the bolt back takes no effort at all. This could be a good thing to some, a bad thing to others.



Pulling the Bolt back reveals the hop up assembly, newly designed with a clear hop up unit, you can see the new cold weather hop up bucking inside the assembly. This can be very helpful when troubleshooting Air-Seal issues IMO. The hop up adjustment was a little stiff and hard to access with your fingers, so a little adjustment tool comes with the package, which is nice if you don't lose it.

The battery compartment:





This is a First for me, as you can see the battery assembly is completely detachable from the stock. The base of the stock has 2 solid terminals which stay in contact with the battery compartment. This I think is to allow easy adjustment of the stock without dealing with crumpled stock wiring. The disassembly is a bit of a chore, but no harder than the CA version I have worked with.



Internal Components: I didn't have a chance to fully disassemble this AEG; I did have a chance to take a look at the wiring harness when I was changing the battery. I have not seen such good quality wiring in any AEG I have handled stock. The previous G&G AEGs of this price range are usually loaded with high quality internal components. Stock gear set that blows Mauri away IMO, 7-8mm Bearing bushings, Bearing spring guide and piston head, 6.04mm tight bore barrel all stock.

Performance: I went ahead and put in a G&P 9.6v Mini battery used Fidragon .20g BBs and a chronographer. This sucker shoots 390 FPS out of the box without hop up adjustments!

Conclusion:

Bad stuff: Hop up is hard to get to if you need to make adjustments in the field. Battery compartment is a bit of a chore.

Good Stuff: Built like a rock. The Magnesium Body gives strength at 1/3rd the weight of the CA counterpart. 390 FPS stock is an awesome feature because most other Scars require costly upgrades to reach 400 FPS.

Overall: Great AEG. Innovative designs and unbeatable quality. If you’re looking for a SCAR you'd kick yourself for not getting this one.

You can find a large selection of G&G Airsoft Guns and many others at HobbyTron.com your ultimate resource for everything Airsoft!