Picture this: a camera you can dance to
The DXG-589V digital camera will keep shutterbugs entertained in between photo shoots. Not only can the 5-megapixel camera snap photos and record full-motion video, but it also can play MP3 tunes and record TV shows for later playback on its 3-inch LCD. Its screen can be rotated so you can play one of 20 built-in games. The pocket-sized device includes a voice recorder, stereo earphones and a slot for a Secure Digital card. $200.
www.dxgusa.com
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Write down the skinny
With Gateway’s E-155C convertible notebook, you can type your thoughts on a keyboard or scrawl them with a digital pen on a 12-inch wide-screen display that can be swiveled 180 degrees. Measuring just 1.17 inches thick, the notebook features a biometric fingerprint reader, a 60-gigabyte hard drive, 1GB of memory, a Intel Core 2 Duo ultra-low-voltage processor, a six-in-one media card reader, a combination CD-burner/DVD drive and the Windows Vista Business Edition operating system. It costs $1,849. Other configurations are available.
www.gateway.com
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A music-filing secretary
Can’t remember where you filed a favorite tune? If you can say the name of the song, or even part of the title, Talkhouse’s Voice Activated Music Player can find and play it for you. Here’s how the player works: Press down the space bar on your keyboard and say all, or even part, of a song’s title, artist or album into your computer’s microphone. The program will then hunt for the closest match and automatically start playing it. The software is available as a free 30-day trial. A permanent version costs $25.
www.talkhouse.com
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A home-theater system that fetches a movie
You can set your PC media files free with JVC’s networked home-theater system. The Sophisti DD-3 system connects to your home’s network, allowing you to retrieve music, movies and pictures from networked PCs throughout your home. Thanks to the system’s USB terminal, you also can play images and music directly from a connected camera, MP3 player or USB storage device. The theater system includes a DVD player, an AM/FM tuner, a powered subwoofer and left, right and center channel speakers. Cost: $1,000.
www.jvc.com
