[ Samsung L77 Digital Camera ] [ Logitech Premium Notebook Headset ] [ Logitech Notebook Mouse ]
[ iPort FS ] [ Franklin Talking Children’s Dictionary ] [ Comfy Easy PC ] [ Magellan’s Travel Necessities ]

ILLED as the slimmest 7 megapixel and 7x optical zoom digital still camera in the world, the Samsung L77 is a beauty. The elegant metal body is so small you leave it in your pocket permanently. (Just don’t forget to take it out before going to the cleaners.)

This is a camera for all time. You’ll always be prepared when you see that perfect picture looming ahead. You wouldn’t want to miss a shot that can never come again. (I know the feeling.)

So well how does it handle? Seamlessly. It gives you gorgeous pictures. With an ISO up to 1600, you’ll be ready for any lighting situation and fast action.

The Advanced Shake Reduction system minimizes shakiness and stabilizes performance.

You can even edit your images right in the camera. With built-in editing capabilities, the L77 helps you to trim, resize, or add effects to your photos and video clips while on location, without waiting to get back to your computer. MSRP $399.99.

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ERE is one headset that fits snugly in your ear. It is the Logitech Premium Notebook Headset. The noise canceling microphone is adjustable. It comes with digital USB or analog connections.

Made for your notebook, this headset is perfect for playing PC games, chatting on the Internet, watching movies, and listening to music.

Comes with a user guide and a two-year warranty. When you’re on the move just fold the headset into its travel case and you’re good to go. You can’t go wrong at $59.99.

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Ultra-Portable Notebook Mouse

OGITECH’S VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks comes with what’s billed as the world’s smallest USB receiver. Just plug it into your USB port and forget about it — until you replace the two AAA batteries six months. Use the on/off switch and your battery lasts longer than that.

The mouse is so portable that it slips into your laptop bag with its own stylish pouch. The soft rubber grips make holding it so comfortable. The scroll wheel allows you to swoop down long documents with ease.

It’s much better than an ordinary optical mouse. With dedicated buttons, you can navigate the Internet forward and backward. Use the included software to customize the mouse with five programmable buttons. $69.99 at www.logitech.com.

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HARING your iPod music, videos and photos anywhere in your home is made simple with the new iPort FS. These five Free Standing models are compatible with all iPods with a dock connector. They connect to your computer and any home entertainment system.

You can connect to your iTunes and transfer music and videos to your iPod.

Once connected to the home system, the FS-1 ($100) is immediately available for playback. The FS-2 model ($150) adds integrated IR remote control and pushbuttons for different tracks. The FS-3 ($500) has an upgraded connection box. The FS-4 ($700) enables integration with a vast array of media-system controllers including touch screen that display song title, track and artist. FS-5 ($1000) adds balanced video over runs up to 250 feet. See more at www.iportmusic.com.

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EARED for children ages 6 to 10, the Talking Children’s Dictionary from Franklin Electronic Publishers will undoubtedly improve the reading and writing skills of these young students.

This interactive speaking dictionary transmits definitions that are easy to pronounce and quick to learn. With phonetic spell correction, enter a word the way it sounds and get the correct spelling.

Features include 44,000 elementary word definitions, personal vocabulary word list, rhyme finder, five word-building games, and volume control. Headphones are sold separately. Price $49.95.

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OU don’t have to fear for breakage when your tot hammers away on this keyboard. Comfy Easy PC NG is so rugged that it can withstand all the pounding that children ages 1 to 5 can deliver on the large sturdy buttons.

Attach the Comfy keyboard to your home PC, run the software and your toddler’s ready to learn through play. The Comfy Easy PC NG (Next Generation) invites little ones to join in the multimedia fun. And you don’t need your computer keyboard and mouse.

Every colorful key the child touches affects what they see on the screen. There are character, color, musical and weather/time keys. For instance, hit one of the musical keys – drum or trumpet – and you’ll enjoy a solo concert.

The software programs are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The keyboard package contains a CD called, First Steps, for beginners in the 1-3 age group. As the child progresses to intermediate and advanced, you can purchase additional appropriate programs. For ages 3-5 there are more challenging programs, also at different levels.

It’s a wonderful fun product distributed by Imaginative Minds. Priced $49.99 at www.comfyland.com.

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OU can’t leave home without these travel necessities from Magellan’s. See more at www.magellans.com.

Dual-Access Rolling Computer Case, Designed by U.S. Luggage, boasts a dedicated pocket to hold your notebook. You don’t have to unzip the whole case to get to your notebook. You slip out your notebook while the case lays on the floor under the seat in front of you. Quite a handsome looking case! $139.