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The Preferred Ultrabook
HE super-slim design of the
Lenovo IdeaPad U310, coming in just under 3 pounds,
looks even more cool in these three color schemes: graphite
gray, aqua blue or cherry blossom pink. With its unique loop
at the nicely rounded edges, it’s so easy to open. First
thing you see is how nice the keyboard looks and how
comfortable it is to type. The big glass touchpad makes it
easier to scroll and zoom.
In the rare occasion when Windows
fails you, Lenovo One Key Recovery is an app that backs up
your data. Just press the OneKey Rescue System button on the
side to restore the system. You can also restore the system
from Windows through the OneKey Recovery software.
Make high definition video calls
with the webcam suite called the Lenovo YouCam. Furthermore
this 1.0M HD camera can also be used for secure login with
facial recognition, through the Lenovo VeriFace biometric
software. How cool is that!
The 13-inch widescreen display is
very nice, the keyboard is elegant and over all
well-designed, the power button shines with an LED light.
The O/S is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. This highly
portable laptop starts at $699.
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For Active Photographers
HE best most utilitarian
camera vest I’ve found is the PhoTOGS Vest from
Tiffen. This all-cotton black or stonewashed
neutral-tone garment is the perfect choice for the
professional lensman working with stills or video.
The 18 pockets are particularly
useful: some with zipper closures, a couple of huge back
pockets, one front pocket displays a removable plastic press
pass/ID holder, pen/pencil pockets, even two hand-warmer
pockets. Tiffen thinks of everything.
The shoulders are quilted and the
collar is padded. It has a double-pull zipper and size
adjustment tabs. Machine washable. $154.99 at
www.tiffen.com.
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For Photography And Art
HEN planning your photo
exhibit, run don’t walk to B&H or Adorama to check out the
exceptional paper produced by Innova Art.
For nine years this company has
developed a range of coated papers and canvas specifically
for photographers and artists in the digital market. They
are available at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.
The papers, made from cotton
linters, alpha cellulose, or a mixture, are fully archival,
and acid and lignin free. Their high quality fiber-based
fine art photo paper, the FibaPrint Warm Cotton Gloss,
IFA-45, is outstanding. See more at
www.innovaart.com.
The Berkshire Museum Camera Club
in Pittsfield, Mass., just concluded a 75th
anniversary exhibition by 32 photographers, all printed
entirely on Innova fine art paper. Larry Fink’s
retrospective this summer at the Andalusian Centre for
Photography in Almeria, in Spain’s province of Seville,
utilized FibaPrint Warm Cotton Gloss for most of his 150
images.
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Hit the Road Right
T’S wise to have the right
clothes and gadgets when you’re on the way to foreign lands
for business or adventure. Get Magellan’s latest catalog by
calling 1-800-962-4943 or visiting
www.magellans.com. These are some
of the essential travel items you will find useful, if not
essential.
MEN’S TRENCH
Magellan’s promises
that drizzle or downpour you’ll stay dry as a bone with this
waterproof trench coat. With its taped seams, detachable
drawstring hood, adjustable button-tab cuffs and two deep
hand warmer pockets, this single-breasted coat will keep you
warm as well as dry. What’s more, it tucks into its own
carrying pouch. ME025, black or bark, $69.99.
DIGITAL LUGGAGE SCALE
How do you
know you’re over the limit with your suitcase? Avoid paying
unnecessary overweight penalty with this handy scale. The
backlit screen shows you the exact weight in Pounds and
kilograms. It has a 100lb/44kg capacity, but who packs that
heavy in one bag? The device stores the weight temporarily
so you can put the bag down to read the number. KT330, black
or red, $25.
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CLIMATE CONTROL GATHERED CREW
Fiber technology insulates this shirt from both heat and
cold tom keep the lady comfortable in any weather. Wrinkle
resistant and machine washable. It even has a hidden
zippered security pocket. WK127, blush, white or seaglass,
$49.
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VALLEY MOON FLAT These lightweight
flats made of breathable leather with a gently rounded toe
box, is appropriate for evening as well as day. Slip them
off and on easily at the security gate. WF072, bronze
leather of black suede, $100.
WOMEN’S RAIN LOGIC TRENCH
An
Ex-Officio product, this coat combines waterproof and
windproof protection with sealed seams and lightweight
laminated stretch nylon. The coast has adjustable drawstring
hood that’s removable, two-way front zipper, microfleece
lined collar, two front pockets with waterproof zippers, an
internal pocket system for electronic devices. The WE038
trench is 35 inches long, available in stone or black, at
$219.
FOLDING NOISE CANCELLING
HEADPHONES Block out unwanted sounds like airplane engine
drone, not to mention your seat mate’s snoring and snorting,
with these Able Planet headphones. The over-the-ear cups are
nicely cushioned. They fold for easy packing. Comes with two
AAA batteries. IF166, specially reduced from $109.50 to
$69.50.
MEN’S STORM LOGIC JACKET
Don’t
like that puffball look? Then this jacket from ExOfficio is
your choice. It’s made of water repellant polyester to keep
you warm without the bulk. It has a cinch cord on the bottom
hem to seal out cold air. Inside are multiple pockets to
carry your documents, glasses, keys, phone and iPod. Roll
the jacket into its back waist pocket and you have a comfy
compact pillow. Cool! ME030, black, ensign or brick, $165.
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Must Haves
LUV The company makes a
variety of cases for different Apple and Android devices. I
especially love the stylish CEOFolio tht will dress
up your iPad and make you look like a smart hardworking
executive with your mobile office. You have ample pocket
slots for business cards, credit cards, ID and such. As I
also like to jot on paper, this case has a large slot for an
A5 note pad plus holders for pen, pencil and ePen stylus.
(They think of everything.) Use the stand to prop up your
iPad to view websites and presentations. Available for
$79.99 at
www.iluv.com.
OTTER BOX Now that you have
the latest iPhone 5 you’re looking for protective gear.
Otter has you covered with attractive cases that come in
four flavors: Defender Series boasts a rubber outer
protective case that withstands rugged handling, a hooked
clip for tight hold, a built-in membrane that prevents
scratches to the screen, $49.95; Commuter Series for
stylish protection, with doors and tabs that block dirt,
lint and dust, $34.95; Reflex Series with air
cushions in the corners to absorb impact force, $34.95; and
the Prefix Series with rubber outer layer and
polycarbonate inner structure, $24.95.
BRENTHAVEN The BX2
Messenger Bag is a camera bag perfect for the
professional photographer—and you too. It has ample space
for your DFSLR, extra lens and laptop. perfect for
photographers needing space for both their camera and their
laptop. What’s cool is you don’t have to fiddle with the
clasps to open the bag. The flapover design allows you to
quickly slide the zip pocket on the top for easy access to
your gear. The Xtreme foam technology adds extra padding and
the rain resistant material protects the contents from bumps
and water. The lifetime guarantee gives you peace of mind.
Available for $179.95 at
www.brenthaven.com.
CROSLEY In this digital age
I’m sure you must be looking for a way to record your vinyl
albums (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm) and cassettes to CD. Among the
many Crosley "new-stalgic" retro-inspired turntables that
will do the job I liked the CR2413AMusic Master II, priced
at $399.95.
It has a front loading CD player,
a side mounted cassette deck, analog tuner for the radio,
stereo speakers, and a remote control for it all. Put on
your LP or pop in a cassette, load a blank CD and press
record. You’re all set.
BEST OF TOY FAIR
Sidekix
introduces a new line of plush toys at Toy Fair 13 on Feb.
10-13 at the Javits Center in New York. They’re based on the
characters from Animal Jam, national Geographic’s online
interactive animal world that teaches kids, ages 5-11, about
endangered species and nature. With Sidekix, kids can kick
them, play catch, or clip them to hang on a belt bag.
There’s even a zippered pouch for money or bike lock key.
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