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Tech the halls . . . with gadgets
Nov 04, 2009 (The Beaumont Enterprise - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
It's time to get plugged in.
Bing Crosby already is crooning at the H-E-B Plus store on Dowlen Road and Macy's in Parkdale Mall has cordoned off an entire section for holiday decor.
With 50 days remaining until ol' St. Nick climbs down the chimney, retailers already are pushing to get your holiday bucks.
For those who want to get a jump on their holiday shopping, PC World magazine released this week the top must-have gadgets for the holiday season.
Here's a few ideas to help you get connected.
MoGo Talk for iPhone or BlackBerry
Cost: $130.
Available: Online and in larger retailers soon.
Mogo Talk's folding Bluetooth earpiece lies completely flat, enabling it to store and charge on the back of a mobile phone or inside a laptop. The MoGo keeps you from hunting for your earpiece when you want to make a call, according to the company.
More: mogostore.com
Transformer USB
Cost:$40-$50.
Available: Online and in stores soon.
Toshiba teamed up with Hasbro to sell Transformer USB flash drives and an optical mouse this holiday season. Toshiba is marketing a 2GB Ravage or Tigatron flash drive or a mouse modeled after Grimlock, according to PC World.
More: Toshiba.com
Powermats
Cost: $100.
Available: Best Buy, Target and Online.
Powermat replaces all those charging cords with a one-stop hub for Blackberry, Nintendo DSi, digital cameras and iPhone devices. Users will have to replace their device's battery door with a Powermat door ($30-$40) that lies flat on a Powermat. You can pick up a Powermat for the home or office or a Powermat for on the go. Powermats do not require device plugs or chargers.
More: powermat.com
HP DreamScreen
Cost: $250-$300.
Available: Online retailers and Best Buy.
More than an average digital picture frame, the DreamScreen allows users to link wirelessly to the Internet, display videos, pictures, calendars, alarms or Facebook updates, and play music through Pandora or HP SmartRadio. Frames come in 10-inch and 13-inch screen sizes and with a remote control.
More: shopping.hp.com
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