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EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera, Canon, $1,000
The latest addition to Canon’s Rebel lineup is its first digital single-lens reflex camera with full high-definition video capture. It also has a 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, the combo making it a good entry-level for the photo enthusiast making that first step up to a DSLR. The camera has a built-in microphone and an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) to display images on your high-def TV. Expected availability is early May with the body-only configuration at $1,000 and a kit version with Canon’s EF-S18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at $1,100. www.canon.ca.
Dx9000 TouchSmart Business PC, HP, $1,750
HP’s touch-enabled PC for business, the dx9000 TouchSmart comes with Windows Vista Business 64, an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, four gigabytes of memory and a 320-GB hard drive. It has a 22-inch diagonal high-definition widescreen LCD display that tilts up or down, a built-in slot-load SuperMulti DVD drive for creating or viewing CDs and DVDs, and integrated stereo speakers. Also built-in is a five-in-one media card reader for transferring files, photos and videos from memory cards. www.hp.com/canada.
Talk Jack, YUBZ, $19.50 US
A new USB adapter turns your YUBZ retro handset into a phone you can use for Internet calls over your computer. Available in pink and black, it works with VoIP services such as Skype, Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger. An answering button on the handset lets you pick up and hang up with one touch, and it has a volume slider to adjust the noise level. www.yubz.com.
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