About this trail:
I love gadgets and this is a list of my current favorites.
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TiVo-killer. No monthly fees. Linux-based MythTV DVR platform for $1,000. Dual-tuner, 200GB hard drive; automatically records the hi-def version of a show if being broadcasted in both formats.
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For holding both your laptop and a 2nd LCD at an acceptable viewing height and off your desk.
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Personal Digital Media Player for $400. More info: http://www.archos.com
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Tivoli Audio's SongBook digital portable AM/FM clock radio. It runs on battery or AC power and delivers excellent sound in a package about the size of a hardcover book -- comes in 6 colors.
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Portable car GPS Navigation System that was originally released in 2005; so all the kinks should be worked out; $623
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Ultimate AV's review: This is the best bargin in 50" plasmas; $1,970 at Costco. Note this is an HDTV monitor only -- doesn't have a built-in tuner which is just fine for Comcast digital cable subscribers.
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Manufacturer's web site.
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4 out of 5 stars review by PC Magazine
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42" plasma from the makers of the P50 HDM. This one includes a built-in HDTV tuner, but only 1 HDMI input, increasing the depth from 4" to 11"; available at Costco for $1,600.
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Review by Sound And Vision Magazine.
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Conran's V24 Performance light from Led Lenser Optoelectronics is a 33", multitasking star that can be used as a flashlight, a party lamp or an indoor accent.
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Crucial gadget to own if you live in the Pacific Northwest and have a basement.
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19" 20ms SXGA monitor -- 2nd monitor?
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My next TV to replace my 27" JVC tube TV will be this 34" Sony HDTV CRT for $999.




