Skype’s the limit for IM gizmo
Want to instant-message on the go? Sony’s Mylo personal communicator can make it happen. Capable of operating on any open 802.11b wireless network, the portable device lets you IM your pals from college campuses, at airport hot spots and in other connected locales. Equipped with a 2.4-inch LCD, 1 gigabyte of memory, a built-in speaker and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the slim device can send Web-based e-mail, play music and display photos and video footage. It also comes with Skype software, allowing registered Skype users to make online calls. Available in black or white, the Mylo ships with a microphone, stereo headphones, a USB cable and a protective case. It will go on sale in September for about $350.
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Turn PC into wireless DJ
You can set your PC’s music free with Logitech’s Wireless DJ Music System. Using the system’s wireless technology, you can play MP3 music, iTunes, Internet radio and other audio on your PC through your stereo or powered multimedia speakers up to 150 feet away. Setup is easy: Connect the system’s transmitter to a USB port on your PC, and the receiver to the jacks on your stereo or powered speakers. The system has a Wireless DJ remote with a backlit LCD screen, giving you the power to control your music choices throughout your home.
Available in late September, the system will cost $250.
logitech.com
Store iPod with cash, cards
You can protect your new Apple iPod and hang onto your cash with Pacific Design’s Uptown Clutch. The stylish case provides a protective pocket for an iPod Nano, which can be accessed from inside the wallet or from just under the outer flap. The wallet has slots for credit/ID cards, a pouch for ear buds and a billfold for cash. Available in brown, black, red, blue and pink, it ships with a removable wrist strap. Cost: $30.
pacificdesign.com
Digital camera stays dry in 5 feet of water for 30 minutes
You don’t have to worry about falling in the water while snapping poolside shots with Pentax’s Optio W20 Waterproof Digital Camera. The compact 7-megapixel model can safely be taken in water up to 5 feet deep for 30 minutes at a time. The camera also sports an anti-blur setting, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a video shooting option that optimizes settings for filming under water. It has about 22 megabytes of built-in memory and works with Secure Digital (SD) and SD High-Capacity cards. The camera will go on sale in September for about $300.
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