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CES 2008: Becker Traffic Assist 7827
CES 2008: Zivio Bluetooth headset from Joby
The Zivio, by Joby, is a Bluetooth headset that features an extendable flexible microphone boom to ensure you can communicate in noisy environments, such as CES events. It has an ultra sensitive, retractable microphone that eliminates background noise so you have a clear sound quality.
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CES 2008: Pepcom – Navigon 7100
The Navigon 7100 GPS comes with Reality View and Lane Assistant which will show you on the screen exactly which way/lane/road to take. It has an automatic traffic jam avoidance system which is very handy and Radar Info which tells you when a speed camera is coming up.
It has more than 2 million points of interest and has both 2D and 3D map views. The 4.3 full color touch screen is easy to read in it’s 16:9 widescreen format.
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Cherry Picks 2008: Fujitsu ScanSnap S300
The ScanSnap S300 is the smallest ADF duplex color scanner. It has an ultra-compact footprint of 11.2”X3.7”x3.0”. It weighs just 3.1lbs and is small enough to fit in a briefcase or laptop bag.
It scan up to 8 pages per minute in full color and will detect blank pages and eliminate them from your PDF’s.
Cherry Picks 2008: Altec Lansing SoundBlade
The SoundBlade stereo Bluetooth speaker system is both a modem and a sound panel which feature dual 2” full-range high output speakers and full stereo Bluetooth v.2. That means it has wireless connectivity with most A2DP stereo Bluetooth phones and laptops. It’s equipped with AVRCP for two way remote volume, mute and track, forward/back controls all from a cellular handset. It has a built in echo canceling microphone and supports AC and battery power. It’s available now for $130.
Cherry Picks 2008: Virgin Mobile’s Wild Card
This Virgin Mobile Phone, called the Wild Card, is already available for $100. It’s the perfect phone for those who love to both text and listen to music.
Cherry Picks 2008: Franklin Electronic Publishers Triple Pick
The only triple pick in Cherry Picks this year came from Franklin Electronic Publishers and their Speaking Merriam-Webster Collegiat Dictionary 11th Edition, Merriam-Webster Crossword Puzzle Dictionary and the Speaking Spelling Bee.
Cherry Picks 2008: zBoost zPersonal (YX300) and zBoost Car Unit (YX230)
The zBoost zPersonal, from Wi-Ex Inc., will repeat and amplify a cell phone signal outside a building to your cell phone inside to help give you that boost you may need to make your important calls. The good part is that it does so without breaking away from the cell carriers network.
Cherry Picks 2008: SlingCatcher
The SlingCatcher is a set-top box that will seamless deliver broadcast, broadband and personal content to your TV. It has two built-in applications, SlingPlayer for TV and SlingProjector.
The SlingPlayer for TV has the ability to “sling” your favorite TV programming to another TV in the house or a TV in a remote location without the need of a PC. The SlingProjector enables you to stream/sync internet and PC-based digital audio/video content from your computer to your PC. It supports most popular sites and media players and internet video players and will automatically find compatible players to stream to your TV.
Cherry Picks 2008: Steadicam Arm and Vest Kit for Merlin
The Steadicam ultra-lightweight Arm and Vest is designed to support the Merlin camera stabilizing system. It makes extended shooting effortless with heavy (7.5lbs) cameras.
It’s designed to fit any shape/size and can actually be worn under clothes, including a tux. It has a lifting range of 28” with barely no force necessary. It’s tool free which means it can be adjusted “on the fly”.
Cherry Picks 2008: Underwater Digital Device
The Underwater Digital Interface, a.k.a. UDI, is the world’s first digital undersea text messaging and SOS emergency communications. It was invented/manufactured by Israel’s Underwater Technology Center (UTC) and its patented technology gives you a greater degree of security than anything else on the market.
Cherry Picks 2008: Vectrix
The Vectrix is the first two-wheeled ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) that combines style and performance. It’s an all-electric maxi-scooter operates at a penny a mile cost. The Vectrix will go from 0-50 in 6.8 seconds with a max speed of 62 MPH and it’s highway legal.
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