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Kudos to the designers of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC rx1950, a PDA that fills the need for a well-rounded handheld in a pleasing form. This pocket-friendly device has a solid set of features such as the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system integrated Wi-Fi, and great multimedia support. The appealing iPAQ allows you to browse easily through your pictures, messaging and more with the five-way navigation button and four application launch buttons. You can view color snapshots in both landscape and portrait modes on the generous 3.5" touch screen display (64,000 colors). Enjoy music and videos on MP3. Then view and edit your Microsoft Word documents. Work with Excel charts and Power Point presentations including custom animations and slide transitions. If that's not enough to keep you occupied, challenge yourself with the included games from Microsoft. The HP iPAQ's extras include a voice recorder, standard headphone jack and a user-replaceable battery. Storing your favorite music and videos is effortless using the included SD memory card. This fun PDA will be a nice addition to your pocket, just right for anyone wanting to carry a PC everywhere they go. Pick up the HP iPAQ rx1955 Pocket PC at your local electronics retailer. www.shopping.hp.com
If you've been waiting to find a superior digital recorder that also delivers brilliant snapshots, wait no more! Canon's Optura 600 camcorder offers the perfect blend of performance and features in a sculpted upright design. This fabulous gadget gives you the opportunity to shoot true 16:9 video in widescreen format- quickly becoming the norm in TVs. The Optura 600 comes with a 10X optical zoom lens featuring a unique spectral coating to reduce ghosting. Combined with the 200X digital zoom, you'll never miss those perfect shots you want. Recording in low light is a breeze with the Optura 600's performance in Night Mode. There's even a Super Night mode for when light levels drop especially low. Handling and using this sharp-looking camcorder is easy and gives you professional looking results. The Digital Effects/Fades add nice touches to your videos. The crisp 2.5" LCD Screen with Backlight makes it easy to compose and review your shots, even in direct sunlight.
The Optura 600 is two sophisticated products in one. It's also a high-quality 4 Megapixel digital camera packed with features to take outstanding photos. The Simultaneous Photo Record feature lets you capture brilliant images while shooting video. The Motion JPEG Mode allows you to record movie clips directly onto the camcorder's memory card, transfer them to your computer and email or stream it over the web. The handy remote control allows you to operate your Optima 600 from a distance, so you won't be left out of the shot. Another excellent feature is Print & Share, which turns the Optima 600 into a photo lab in your hand. Simply connect your camcorder to a compatible printer with the supplied USB cable. Then touch the Print & Share button to print stunning photos without going through a computer. This versatile performer is truly perfect for those with a versatile lifestyle. The Canon Optima 600 camcorder
is a must-have item available at your local electronics retailer. www.canon.com.