Sony DCR-DVD308 camcorder
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$499.99 AT SONYSTYLE.COM
Kick videotapes to the curb for good with Sony’s latest camcorder, which records directly onto recordable DVDs. Released in February, this “Handycam” also has an impressive list of features, including a Carl Zeiss lens, 25x optical zoom, a picture stabilization system that reduces camera shake and improved image quality in low-light conditions. A built-in microphone records in full 5.1-channel surround sound.
OQO model 01+ ultra personal computer
$1,199 AT OQO.COM
Laptops are great, but they won’t fit in your pocket like the OQO line of “ultra personal computers.” These little powerhouses are fully loaded Windows XP machines. The model 01+ features a 1-gigahertz processor, a 30-gigabyte hard drive and 512 megabytes of memory, with integrated wireless capability–all in a 14-ounce package that’s less than 5 inches long and 3.4 inches wide. A thumb keyboard slides out for typing, while a built-in TrackStik serves as a mouse.
Retro USB radio
$17.99 AT GEEKS.COM
Sure, your office computer plays mp3s and CDs, but can it tune in to local radio stations? This USB-powered AM/FM radio looks like a vintage microphone, but it actually contains a speaker. The “On the Air” LEDs light up when the radio is on. It works with any computer that has an available USB port.