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AudiovoxXM SatelliteXpressR,
$130
You love the freedom of satellite radio but
don’t want to be tethered to your car or a
specific audio system? Audiovox has the
perfect pick-me-up. The XpressR is a
plug-and-play device that goes everywhere
— easily transferred from the car to any
boombox at home or even in the office. It’s
got a split-screen display that lets you see
six channels at a time, customizable stock
and sports tickers, and a30-minute pause/
replay feature so you’ll never miss a thing.
2
CobraXRSR9GWireless Remote
Radar/Laser Detector,
$450
Sometimes a heavy foot isn’t as much a
problem as it is a pleasure. If this sounds
familiar, you may want to invest in Cobra
Electronic’s R9G radar and laser detector.
The first of its kind to include a GPS loca-
tor that alerts the driver to upcoming red
lights as well as speed-camera locations up
to amile before an intersection, this device
could save you some time and cash in un-
wanted tickets.With a discreetmount that
won’t signal itspresence to thepolice, italso
warnsyouof any roadhazardsorapproach-
ing emergency vehicles.www.cobra.com
3
CreativeAurvanaX-Fi Noise-
CancellingHeadphones,
$250
Bynow,mostofushaveexchangedourpor-
table CD player for a handier MP3 player.
Though these versatile devices are smaller
and hold way more music than their pre-
decessors did, MP3s may not equal the
sound quality of your trusty compact discs.
Creativeunderstands thisdilemmaandhas
introduced its Aurvana X-Fi headphones,
which promise a virtual surround-sound
experience and active noise-cancellation
circuitry— along with up to nine hours of
battery life.And, of course, they’realso easy
to fold, store, and carry.www.creative.com
4
SonyEricssonW580i
Walkmanphone,
$350
Thin, sleek, and totally simple to use, the
Sony Ericsson W580i is a slider mobile
phonewith amusic player that comeswith
a512MBMemoryStickMicro,whichholds
up to470music tracks. The includedDisc-
2Phone softwaremakes ita snap to transfer
tunes fromPC tophone, and it even comes
with an FM radio. Only 14 mm wide, the
phone is dressed in either Urban Gray or
Style White and comes loaded with 3-D
games. Other features include a 2-mega-
pixel camera, 4x digital zoom, and EDGE
web-browsing technology—making it easy
to photo blog and instant message. www
.sonyericsson.com
5
Olympus Evolt E-510,
$1,000
If you’re serious about taking photos but
hate toting around ahuge, hulkingpiece of
equipment, Olympus has some good news.
TheE-510 isacompactdigital SLR (single-
lens reflex) camerawithanLCD that allows
you to take images fromallangles.This live-
viewLCD screen is alsohigh-resolution, so
you can see everything you shoot— even in
bright sunlight. Andwith the 10-megapixel
imager and dust-reduction system, there
won’t be any weird, unwanted spots on
your photos. Best of all, image stabilization
makes sure blurriness is minimal — if not
completely eliminated. Two ultracompact
digital lenses are includedwith the camera.
6
LogitechQuickCam
for Notebooks Pro,
$100
Logitech’snew toy, theQuickCam forNote-
books Pro, has a 2-megapixel sensor and
high-definition video capabilities, so you’d
better lookgoodwhen you start that video-
conferencing session. Proprietary technol-
ogy automatically adjusts the camera (even
in dim light or backlighting) for a clear
picture, and the integrated microphone
suppresses background noise. Use with
a free VoIP service like Skype and you’ve
got a low-cost way to help your kids with
homeworkwhen you’re away fromhomeor
toholdbusinessmeetings on the run.www
.logitech.com,www.skype.com
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HPCompaq 2710p
NotebookPC,
$1,700
A powerful business tool that promises
stares of envy, the HP Compaq 2710p is
ultrathin and transforms from a notebook
PC intoapen-based tabletwith just aquick
twist of the screen. The battery accessory
letsyou toteup to10hoursofbattery lifeon
the road—perfect for thoseoverseasflights
— and the optional integrated camera lets
you videoconference with no additional
add-ons.www.hp.com
8
NokiaE61i,
PriceTBD
If you’re interested in an alternative to
your BlackBerry, check out Nokia’s E61i.
It’s thin, attractive, and, most importantly,
works with almost any e-mail system. It
fits snugly in the hand, making it simple
for you to toggle through applications. The
full qwerty keyboard makes one-handed
typing a breeze— and the E61i alsoworks
as a phone, with quad-band GSM/EDGE
coverage for international travel. Throw in
a 2-megapixel camera and you’ve got ev-
erything you need for your next trip. www
.nokia.com
If you’re constantly on the go, youprobably have an urge to travel light. To
make things easier on you, technology companies have responded to this
call to arms bymaking clever, easier-to-tote products. Here are some of
the newest and niftiest todate.
ByTobeyGrumet Segal
GadgetstoGo
TobeyGrumeTSeGal
is a freelancewriter based inBrooklyn.
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