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MD Techno-File

Best Toys & Gadgets



Cool Tools for professionals on the move.

We have reviewed all of these wonderful products from the iPod Touch to the newest navigational device. MD Lifestyles helps merge your professional life with your personal life within our Techno-File section.

 iPOD TOUCH
It’s the iPhone­- without the phone. With the iPod touch, you will get Apple’s brilliant multi-touch display, built-in Wi-Fi, the real Web via Safari, YouTube access, and wireless iTunes downloads. You can even get your iTunes fix while you’re sipping Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks. Besides phone functionality, there are other notable omissions, namely the iPhone’s two-megapixel camera and its sleek weather and stock widgets, but you won’t find a better portable media player for $299. And just $100 more gets you double the storage of the recently discounted 8GB

iPhone. $299 (8GB), $399 (16GB)www.apple.com

LOGITECH HARMONY 1000 ADVANCED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

The last thing a sports fan wants to do is sift through a basket of remotes just to crank the volume. The Logitech Harmony 1000 allows access to up to 15 components from a 3.5 inch color touchscreen, complete with charging station and learning capability. They simply connect a Harmony remote to their PC or Mac, and a Web-based wizard will search for all of their devices from a database of more than 175,000 products.
The app will program the remote for them. $499
www.logitech.com

CANON POWERSHOT G9
For the more demanding photographer, The PowerShot G9 offers nearly all the advanced features of an SLR without the bulk and weight. The camera features a 12.1-megapixel 1/1.7-inch sensor, bright three-inch display, 6X optical zoom, and 23 shooting modes, including the sought-after RAW mode. The digic III image processor makes for faster startups, autofocus, and shutter speeds. $499
www.usa.canon.com

GRESSO AVANTGARDE PHONE
“Hello, who’s this?” It’s your accountant calling to tell you that you have oodles of money, so why not buy yourself Gresso’s luxurious Avantgarde phone? It’s made of gold and 200-year-old African blackwood, and comes in two models called ‘Luna’ and ‘Sol’. Both are tri-band GSM phones that run Windows Mobile 6.” Approximately $9,700 (Sol), $6,900 (Luna)
www.gresso.com

INMOTION IMMINI PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM

Just when you thought the inMotion portable audio system couldn’t get any smaller, iMini comes along. This tiny, ultra-portable, battery-operated stereo system is the first powered audio system designed exclusively for the iPod mini. Best of all, connectivity is as easy as placing your iPod mini into the built-in dock. $129
www.alteclansing.com

MAGELLON TRITON 2000
Made for outdoorsy types, the rugged and waterproof Magellon Triton GPS series is chock-full of features, including a large 2.7-inch color touchscreen, a 2-MP camera, MP3 player, compass, and LED flashlight. But what makes this device stand out is its access to downloadable National Geographic topographic maps for all 50 states, which complement the built-in base maps. $499
www.magellongps.com

MICROSOFT ZUNE

The newest and slimmest member of the Zune comes in black, red, brown, and pink. Most important, this flash player has Wi-Fi features that let music fans share tunes with other Zune owners: Users can send songs that can be played three times without any time restrictions, and they can keep passing along sent songs. Like its hard drive- based siblings, this Zune has an FM tuner and plays video, photos and music. It has a three-inch screen and works seamlessly with Microsoft Zune’s Pass subscription service. $149 (4GB), $199 (8GB)
www.zune.net

EXPRESSO FITNESS NEW S2U BIKE
Active adults now have an exciting alternative to basic gym equipment. Riders of the S2u can choose to ride in an off-road environment with new Expresso Chases. This revolutionary form of “exergaming” lets riders decide where they want to ride and what they want to do – resulting in a unique and exciting experience every time! . $5,145
www.expresso.com

NIKON COOLPIX S51c

Shutterbugs on the go can upload images directly to Flickr, a personal Web site, or social networks with the Wi-Fi enabled CoolPix S51c. When they’re within range of a hotspot, they can share photos through the One-Touch Email or Picture Mail buttons. It includes six months of T-Mobile HotSpot service for digital cameras. The S51c boasts 8.1-MP resolution, a 3X Zoom-Nikkor glass lens, and a bright, three-inch LCD screen. The S51c also features an Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization system and ISO up to 1600. $329
www.nikonusa.com

PHILIPS ECO TV
We take HDTV power consumption seriously, which helps explain our excitement when Philips announced its Eco TV. The 42-inch, 1080p resolution, flat-panel LCD, model 42PFL5603D (due in March), is packed with power saving features. Chief among them is the ability to dim the backlight- by up to five times peak brightness-in response to program material, much like the “local dimming” found on Samsung’s LED-based LN-T4681F. Dimming the backlight in darker scenes has the dual benefit of saving power and improving black-level performance, according to the company. $1,399
www.philips.com

MOTOROLA ROKR E8

Motorola continues to make up for its dismal Rokr E1 with its new Rokr E8. Announced at the ultra-posh Wynn Hotel during its late night press conference, the E8 is one of two handsets Moto is announcing at CES 2008. Music, of course, is a central theme here but the E8’s real news lies with its unique :Modeshift” technology. Instead of traditional keypad and navigation array, the Rokr features a smooth “glasslike” surface with touch-pad controls that digitally “morph” depending on how the handset is used. www.motorola.com

LOGITECH’S SQUEEZEBOX DUET

Digital audio is great-especially if you’ve got a multigigabyte music collection sitting on your computer or you subscribe to an “all you can eat’ music service like Rhapsody. The problem, for a lot of people, is that they’re stuck listening to all that great music on tiny speakers of their computer- or perhaps patching the laptop into their living room stereo system. Enter Logitech’s new Squeezebox Duet: the network digital audio streamer employs a winning handheld remote with a brilliant color screen that lets you navigate your entire music collection from the palm of your hand. $400
www.logitech.com

KODAK EASY SHARE Z812 IS

Embrace your inner photographer, then celebrate in HD quality. Take control of your shots with the Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera. Adjust the aperture and shutter speed yourself. Or let the camera do it for you. The high zoom and optical image stabilization dramatically reduces blurry pictures and enables fast-action shooting. You’ll be able to get in touch with your inner photographer, and impress your family and friends with your works of art. www.kodak.com

DELL INSPIRON LAPTOPS

Show your colors with one of Dell’s customizable Inspiron laptops. Go anywhere wireless options for advanced mobility and experience life in Hi-Def with multiple entertainment features. Simple and smart services with RoadReadyTM laptops.
www.dell.com

SONY MEX-BT5100

The MEX-BT5100 head unit features Bluetooth hands-free functionality and excellent audio streaming and sound quality. The receiver can stream music from a mobile phone or digital music player. Its integrated hands-free microphone plus noise and echo reduction signal processing enhances phone call clarity. With three preouts and rear AUX lite, this receiver is satellite- and HD Radio-ready (model XT-100HD). It can be used with the XA-120IP adapter for the widest range of music options. A flip-down detachable faceplate and full-motion florescent display allows for full control of functionality on added devices. Plus, you can import phone numbers into the head unit so you can make calls without even accessing your cell phone. www.sony.com



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