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Doesn't it seem that the amount of importance of a performance is in direct proportion to the likelihood you'll be out of film? You can eliminate the chance of losing treasured moments altogether with Sony's impressive new pocket sized Tapeless CameraCorder! It records DVD-like sound movies or superior 5.25 megapixel still images directly onto the included 512MB SD memory card (memory cards with even more capacity are available separately). The Tapeless CameraCorder weighs a mere 5.5 oz., making it handy for taking to studios, shows and everywhere. The two-inch TFT LCD color monitor folds out and rotates for easy shooting from any angle.

For digital stills, you have three resolution options (Super Fine 5.25 megapixel, Fine 2.0 and Normal 0.3) for 260, 786 or 3,931 still images, respectively. More goodies include 5x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom and auto focus. The built-in flash and auto red-eye reduction features are also welcome additions.

For movies, the Tapeless CameraCorder boasts a state of the art MPEG-4 chip offering five mode options; from 30 minutes of DVD-like motion to 21?2 |hours of easy to email video clips. It also has a built-in image stabilizer and CD-like quality stereo AAC Audio with wind-roar reduction.

Connect your CameraCorder to any Mac, PC or TV monitor for viewing and editing your prized recordings. More helpful features include simplified on-screen menus and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Need more reasons to want this awesome item? How about a plug-in charging-docking station with remote control, thumbnail preview option and webcam capability? Or the fact that it measures only 23?4" x 1" x 41?4" The coolest feature of the Sony Tapeless CameraCorder is...no tape! Get the Sony Tapeless CameraCorder where you buy electronics, or on www.sony.com

Question: What is pencil thin, carries up to 1,000 songs, and weighs less than a handful of change? Answer: the new iPod nano! Apple has created an iPod marvel that you can slip into your pocket and take with you anywhere. Or wear it around your neck and practically forget it's there. Want to take it for a jog? No problem. Your music will never skip. The already-famous iPod nano's Click Wheel puts music under your thumb. Click to rewind, play, fast forward, pause or access menus on the color display. Run your thumb over the touch sensitive surface to control volume. At your command, you can view album art while listening to tunes or audiobooks. Or browse up to 25,000 of your favorite photos. You'll easily navigate the bright, easy-to-read menus. All this in an iPod measuring just 0.27 inches thin and 1.5 oz. light!

This fabulous gadget offers up to 14 hours of battery life and, or up to four hours of slideshows with music. The iPod nano's battery can be charged up to 80 percent capacity in an hour and a half; a full charge takes just three hours. This iPod has both Mac and PC compatibility and is available in 2GB (500 songs) or 4GB (1,000 songs). With your iPod nano you'll get earbud headphones, USB 2.0 cable Dock Adapter and QuickStart Guide. All this plus free engraving to make your Apple iPod nano as unique as you are! You can get the Apple iPod nano where you purchase electronics, or check it out on www.apple.com.