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LaCinema Rugged HD, LaCie
CushDesk, Belkin
PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo AIO Printers
Bluetooth Headset BH-904, Nokia
1. LaCinema Rugged HD, LaCie, $350 US
LaCie has just launched its LaCinema Rugged multimedia hard drive in a high definition version. It lets you store high-def content and play it on any high-definition television in 1080p resolution. It works with Mac and Windows operating systems, connecting with a USB cable to your computer. Using an HDMI connection — the HDMI cable is included — it can hook up to your TV. It has 500 GB of storage and is compatible with any HDMI-supported display. www.lacie.com.
2. CushDesk, Belkin, $30 US
I have a yoga teacher who says we’d all be healthier if we hauled ourselves off our couches and desk chairs and spent more time sitting on the floor. If you want to test that theory, check out Belkin’s CushDesk that helps you prop your laptop up anywhere — lying in bed, stretched out on the couch or — even better — sitting on the floor. It puts your computer on a slight angle so it’s easier to look at. www.belkin.com.
3. PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo AIO Printers, Canon, $170
Canon has launched two new PIXMA all-in-ones in time for the back-to-school crowd. The MP360 is the first PIXMA printer able to print photos directly from a USB flash drive, Borderless four-by-six inch prints take 39 seconds to print at photo lab quality and it has a 5.1-centimetre LCD screen and integrated scrolling wheel to navigate through images and menus. The other new PIXMA AIOs is the MP490 at $130. www.canon.ca.
4. Bluetooth Headset BH-904, Nokia, $130
A dual microphone that detects and cancels out background noise helps you hear in crowded spots. The BH-904 also lets you stay connected to two devices simultaneously. So regardless of whether it’s a VoIP call on your PC or a call on your wireless phone, it will come through. Five hours of talk time comes with 15 minutes of charging, another useful feature when you’re busy and travelling. Until Sept. 30 it’s available with a $30 mail-in rebate at Rogers Plus and Wireless Wave stores. www.nokia.ca.
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