2010 Gadget Gift-Giving Guide
Share Your Mobility!
On the go, and have multiple devices or colleagues and friends who need wireless access? The new mobile MWR211 wireless router from ZyXEL gives mobile pros convenient, portable and secure Internet access that can be used with wired and 3G devices. The on-the-go router includes a built-in firewall and anti-DoS attack shield, and can support an unlimited number of friends and colleagues with any number of gadgets. It also includes a built-in rechargeable battery for times when wired power isn’t available. $114.99 (www.us.zyxel.com)
That's Incredible
The new ultimate smart phones are based on the Android platform, combining all of the work-oriented features that Blackberry grew famous for, plus state of the art entertainment capabilities that leaves Apple in the dust. The Droid Incredible by HTC features a large touch screen display and shareable wireless service for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices using the 3G Mobile Hotspot application. The phone also includes an LED light, the ability to record video in HD and full support for Adobe Flash Player, which enables quick downloading of games, apps and other dynamic web content inside the browser. It also comes equipped with HTC Sense for content personalization, an 8MP camera, a 1GHz processor, instant sharing and friends applications, and advanced speech recognition and Skype Mobile. Available on the Verizon Network from Personal Communications Devices and other retailers starting at $149 (www.pcdphones.com)
Protecting Your Computer ... & the Earth
If you’re all about the three Rs of “reduce, re-use and recycle,” then you need to check out the environmentally conscious line of bags from EcoGear, which has several options for laptops, travel, kids, backpacks … even sleeping bags. For the mobile business pro, the Tiger II features airport security friendly features, with internal padding, organizer pockets, lined pouches and magnetic closures. But unlike other travel bags, the Tiger II is PVC-free, toxin-free and has no toxic dyes or materials. From $69 (www.ecogear-products.com)
The Entertainer
Mobility means more than just texting, web surfing, email, phone and apps. But when you're on the road, at conferences or anywhere else where you can't control your schedule, you don't have to wait for your DVR anymore. With the Sharp FX for AT&T, you can turn the device sideways to watch 24/7 live TV programming using the built-in FLO-TV system, with wide-screen broadcast quality full-length episodes on 17 TV channels, including ABC, Comedy Central, ESPN and MTV. The Sharp FX has a full touch screen display and slide-out full-QWERTY keyboard, which also makes texting and other messaging functions quick and easy. There's also convenient MP3 player, 2.0 megapixel digital camera with camcorder and Bluetooth 2.1. Available on the AT&T Network from Personal Communications Devices and other retailers starting at $99 (www.pcdphones.com)
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Take This Drive Anywhere
While netbooks are trendy and portable, most have achieved their mini size by forgoing DVD drives. Samsung is to the rescue, though, with the sleek and slender new SE-S084D DVD Writer. A perfect companion to laptops and netbooks, it’s the lightest and thinnest portable optical drive in the world, and it accommodates the lifestyles of mobile business professionals. It is available in seven colors and works with Windows 7 and Mac OS computers. From $69.99 (www.samsung.com)
