What to spend your money on? If you aren't up to speed, the best investments are in a
broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL), additional memory for your PC, if you have
more than one PC, a wired or wireless network. Here are other tech toys we recommend either
because they are good buys or just plain cool...
Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
For students and note takers of all kinds.... Livescribe's Pulse Smartpen will amaze you. It links your notes with digital recordings...saved in the pen.
EyeClops Night Vision Goggles
Kids and more than a few grownups will get a kick out of the EyeClops Night Vision Goggles from Jakks. They really do work.
Beatles Rock Band
Just when you thought the Guitar Hero/Rock Band genre might be wearing thin... the Beatles Rock Band creates new generations of fans.
Apple iPhone 3Gs
It's the apps that make the difference. The iPhone, while it is facing improved competition, continues to rule.
Motorola Droid
A worthy competitor to the iPhone. Sleek, solid, full of features. The apps and Verizon's pervasive high speed network combine to make the Droid great.
Star Wars Force Trainer
Buy it for the kids...and then monopolize it for yourself. Brain waves meet party game.
Ooma Phone System
Updated Ooma is more stylish and adds cordless handsets. You really can get rid of your monthly phone bill.
Mophie Juice Pack Air
Got an iPhone? Running out of battery by day's end? Get the Mophie Juice Pack Air. Case and extended battery all in one.
Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7
The touch screen capabilities in Windows 7 aren't just a gimmick. Microsoft's Touch Pack adds games like Blackboard that are fun for everyone. Check out the Gateway One and HP Touchsmart PCs.
Pogoplug
Easiest solution for sharing files on an external hard drive. Latest version adds video conversion and more. Attach to a router...plug in a USB hard drive.... and go online to complete the setup. Free iPhone and Android apps let you access what's on the drive from anywhere.