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If jumping on the iPod bandwagon isn't your thing, try jumping into the iRiver Clix (4GB), a unique alternative to the ordinary MP3. Its design is outstanding, like a little TV set full of features that you'll actually use. You can view text, JPEG photos or slide shows while listening to music. Its 2.2-inch LCD display with 320 x 240-pixel resolution performs brilliantly while you play downloaded flash games or play back video. The iRiver Clix boasts everything from an FM radio with up to 20 presets, voice recorder, an alarm clock (with snooze button), calendar and other unexpected extras to make this your favorite gadget for sound. While playing music the album art is displayed to the left of the track name, song length and time elapsed, the rating (out of five stars), artist name and album title. Beneath this info the screen displays what song is coming next. You can flip the interface 90 degrees to view the screen in landscape or portrait and choose between seven color schemes, and even set it to change based on the days of the week or cycle throughout the day. The iRiver Clix offers the standard shuffle and repeat settings, plus the ability to select from 13 EO settings, from Classic, Pop, Live, Rock, Jazz, Club and others, plus a user-defined mode. The skip-free sound is great and this gadget can get really loud. The rechargeable lithium battery is rated for 25 hours of time, ready to get you through the day. The iRiver Clix supports Windows XP, Windows Media Player 10 or greater. Included with this marvelous gadget are earphones, carrying case, screen cleaner, a USB 2.0 cable, preloaded games and music and more. Available in Back or White. Find out more about the iRiver Clix (4GB) multimedia player on www.iriveramerica.com.
Telescope pioneer Celestron offers stargazer fans a dream gadget; the SkyScout. This revolutionary device instantly identifies and/or locates any celestial object visible to the naked eye. The incredible SkyScout employs GPS technology along with its extensive database to create a portable planetarium. Astronomy was never so much fun and easy. The SkyScout's point and click action allows you to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Locate an object by selecting its name from the menu and following the directional arrows through the viewfinder. Or simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the 'target' button. Once you find your targeted object, the SkyScout gives educational and entertaining audio and text information. You'll enjoy facts, trivia, history and mythology about popular celestial objects. The SkyScout's impressive database includes 6,000 stars, all 88 constellations, galaxies, nebulae and much more. Using the SkyScout is easy; it has one-touch controls and a logically placed button layout that includes volume control, target button, and menu navigation. There is also a USB port to connect to your PC and a 3.5 mm stereo jack for the included earbud-style headphones. All of these features and more are in this handheld planetarium ready to expand your horizons. Uses two AA batteries, not included. Ask for Celestron SkyScout wherever you buy astronomical telescopes, and on www.celestron.com