Digital Lifestyle: December 2007
EPSON PRINTER
Are you a compulsive multitasker with an active fax life? If so, this multifunction device was made for you.
- High-speed color fax with one-touch photocopying and scanning
- Up to 32 pages per minute, B&W or color
- 4x6 photos in as little as 26 seconds
- Instant-dry DURABrite® Ultra with individual ink cartridges
- 2.5-inch tilt LCD. View, edit, and print photos without a PC
- 30-sheet automatic document feeder
- Supports legal size
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The right gear can take the tedium out of a road trip. If you spend a lot of time traveling, you'll appreciate the utility and portability of these smart new tools for work on the go. They include a smaller smartphone, compact noise-reduction headphones, and a powerful projector that won't take your breath away.
A quick and easy way to step up from a traditional cell phone to a smartphone is with the new Palm Centro. It is compact, has a full-color touch-screen, and feels comfortable in the hand. Built on the Palm OS, the Centro features a detailed and integrated Contacts list and a useful calendar. A full keyboard makes it easier to respond to e-mails. It is currently available for $100 with a two-year service agreement from Sprint.
Expanding digital space is easy with the Kingston 2GB Mobility Kit. The $40 package includes a 2GB microSD card and handy adapters to easily move data between PCs, digital cameras, and mobile phones.
You've probably seen people wearing them on planes, and for good reason. Small, light, and featuring extremely powerful noise-reduction, the $349 Bose QuietComfort3 headphones provide high-quality audio performance. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers approximately 20 hours of run-time.
The ultra-portable InFocus Work Big IN10 projector weighs only 2.4 lbs. and is a versatile performer. With native XGA resolution, 1800 lumens of brightness, and automatic adjustment for HD sources, this $1,249 unit can super-size both your PowerPoint presentations and your favorite movies.
With its vibrant, full-color split-screen display, 60-minute pause and replay, and the ability to save up to 10 favorite songs, the new XpressRC radio from XM will help you tune in to just the music, news, or information you need. The $170 receiver also features a real-time programming guide, which displays multiple channel information. The receiver can be easily adapted for use on the road or at home.
Need to quickly scan short text from newspapers, catalogs, or receipts into your computer? The compact, $199 grayscale IRISPen Executive 6 recognizes 128 languages and is Windows/Mac compatible. It can scan editable text directly into your selected application and even read it back to you.
It is easy to share your digital life with customers, co-workers, family, and friends -- even if you're half-way across the world. New wireless devices and broadband services can help you to better communicate and collaborate.
Samsung's ultra-slim SGH-a717 clamshell-style cell phone features multimedia capabilities including music, video, multiple messaging options, Bluetooth support, a 2-megapixel camera, and a microSD memory-card slot. It is available through AT&T for $80 with a two-year service agreement.
The sleek and stylish AT&T Tilt with Windows Mobile 6 features a slide-out QWERTY keypad, a 3-megapixel camera, built-in GPS, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Operating on AT&T's 3G wireless network, the Tilt will deliver supercharged access to interactive multimedia content and mobile applications. It also supports Bluetooth 2.0, which allows for up to six wireless devices, including a Bluetooth stereo headset, to be connected simultaneously. This smart PDA is available for $300 with a service commitment.
With a wireless router and Belkin's Network USB Hub you can share printers, media readers, and external hard drives with your staff. The $130 device works with current wireless routers, and features five USB 2.0 ports and a 10/1000Base-Tx autosensing and auto-uplink RJ45 port. It ships Windows XP/Vista-ready, and Mac drivers are available via a free download.
Linksys RangePlus router and adapters can help you extend the coverage of your wireless network. This $100 Internet-sharing wireless router (WRT100) features a 4-port switch, fast connectivity, and MIMO smart antenna technology to capture faint signals. The WRT100 works with new Linksys adapters (notebook, PCI, USB) and with most other wireless LAN devices. A PC application is included to help you easily install, manage, and troubleshoot your network.
Ready for a virtual visit? The iRobot ConnectR integrates Internet and robot technology with a high-quality video camera. Instead of merely conferencing in, you can have a virtual presence. Locate the robot in your office or home (host site), and using a computer keyboard or mouse, you (the visitor) can drive the robot around and interact with people at the host site. Even if you're far away from home, you can read your kids a story and interact with them as if you were there in person. Visit www.irobot.com for pricing.
