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November 21, 2006
Gifts for...
The gadget geek
Believes batteries and WiFi make life
worth living. Is happiest when making a playlist or
uploading videos to YouTube. Is relentlessly ahead of
the tech curve.
Skip-Away from VenMill Industries of Webster
is perfect for your favorite game fanatic. The portable
cleaning and repair system uses gentle OptoClear Technology
to fix scratched game discs as well as HD-DVDs and CDs
without wax filling or abrasive sanding. $249 at www.venmill.com.
The G-Tech iPod Messenger Bag is a portable sound
system that doubles as a carry-all. Built with waterproof,
ElekTex smart fabric, it allows you to control volume
and track selection through fabric controls on the strap.
Use it as a portable speaker or with a headset. Also
includes a 3.5 mm jack to plug and play songs from a
laptop, cell phone or MP3 device. $129 at CompUSA, Micro
Center and Crutchfield.
Sudoku Portable Game System from Radica puts the popular
logic puzzle in the palm of your hand. With four levels
of difficulty, the system includes a doodle pen for
“pencil marking” possible solutions, an
undo button, a hint button and a timer. $19.99 at Target,
www.amazon.com, Best Buy and other retailers.
The world isn’t getting smaller, we just have
better technology. Keep in touch with your international
friends and family with Skype, a free Internet communication
system. Starter pack is $9.99 at www.skype.com.
The sleek Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 works
with both Macs and PCs. Comes with a Windows Gadget
Button for weather updates and breaking news, a Windows
One Click Start Button, a magnifier tool and more. $99.95
at www.microsoft.com.
Grow your garden indoors and leave the bugs outside.
The countertop AeroGarden uses aeroponic technology
to grow plants five times faster than potting soil.
Includes everything you need to get started, including
your first set of seed plugs for gourmet herbs. $149.95
in The Discovery Store catalog or at www.discoverystore.com
Philips Digital Photo Frame is a high-definition screen
that reads directly from your camera’s memory
card for a constant slide show of your favorite images.
Comes with silver, black, white and red inserts to match
any decor. $199.95 at The Discovery Store or www.discoverystore.com.
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