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Put your musical, photography, and/or storytelling talent into play with this Mobile Media Companion. The HP iPAQ RX3115 covers your creative bases with software to help you stay organized, plenty of expandable storage, and content streaming.

HP iPAQ RX3115 Design

The unit is compact for a Pocket PC; it’s one of the smallest Pocket PCs. All RX3000 models use the same casing and are the same size, they vary only in color. The device has a clean design, and the only button you’ll find on the sides is the record button on the upper left. The SD slot is located on top as are the IR window, power button, headphone jack and stylus. On the front you’ll find an LED that indicates wireless radio status and another for charging status and reminders. The iPAQ has a 5-way directional pad flanked by two buttons on each side. As with all Windows Mobile devices, you can re-map the buttons to launch any application you wish. Has a bright 3 color screen with portrait and landscape views. 4.5″ x 2.75″ x 0.5″; 4.23 oz.

HP iPAQ RX3115 Features

Samsung 2440 300 MHz processor
56 MB of user-accessible memory
Integrated WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth IrDA and USB
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software
Watch and listen to your favorite video and music on the go.
Control most home and office audio/video equipment with a single device.

HP iPAQ RX3115 Performance

The HP iPAQ RX3115 Mobile Media Companion is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile software and it helps you enjoy your music, photos and video wherever you go. With multimedia capabilities like picture and video viewing, an MP3 player with headphones, and a Nevo remote control, you may forget this handheld has powerful planning features too. Share photos as you keep up with your schedule, and even use the built-in 802.11b Bluetooth for short-range wireless connections.

Whats included in the package

The iPAQ RX3115 comes with a replaceable Lithium Ion battery, world charger, USB sync cable, stylus, earbud headphones, case, software CD and several manuals including “Special Features of the RX3000 series” manual which covers the bundled multimedia software in depth.

Conclusion

A very nice Pocket PC at a good price. If you’re looking for an entry to mid-level PDA with a great screen, nice multimedia software, and good performance, do consider the RX3115. The Nevo AV remote and consumer IR are a big plus and the dual wireless will help keep you connected.

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Dell’s Inspiron E1705 is a 17″ widescreen notebook full of power and the very first Dell Inspiron to be released with the new Intel Core Duo processor. The E in E1705 stands for “Entertainment”. With various media features available, fast Core Duo processor, a 6 USB ports and the option for a high-end graphics card in the form of the nVidia Go 7800 the Dell Inspiron E-1705 sounds like lots of fun. Lets get down to the review.

Dell Inspiron E1705 Design

The Inspiron E1705’s design is nearly identical to the Dell Inspiron 9300 design. Crafted out of sturdy and stylish magnesium alloy and measuring 15.5 inches wide, 11.3 inches deep, and 1.6 inches thick. The weight comes in at a hefty 8.2 pounds. The outside cover is brushed aluminum, with a white border, the same design as Dell’s 700M. It has a good solid build, no flexing of the body and magnesium alloy material for lid and bottom for extra durability.

Dell Inspiron E1705 Features

Dells’ Inspiron E1705 comes pre-installed with Windows XP Media Center Edition, which offers enhanced multimedia handling and management versus XP Home Edition, letting you take control of your home and mobile entertainment experience. The E1705 has “Media Direct” for quick boot and access to media file viewing is great, allows you to access files on DVD, media card reader, hard drive and any USB connected storage device.

Dell Inspiron E1705 Performance

The E1705 comes with a 2.0GHz Dual Core processor, meant for multi-tasking. Combined with nVidia Go 7800 graphics
card you’ve got a pretty serious gaming machine

Conclusion

The e1705’s speed boost from the Core Duo processor is what makes this a good buy. The high-end graphics card option is a must for a serious gamer. This is most likely the best 17″ gaming laptop around, considering Dell’s low pricing. Prices start at under $1,000.

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The Tablet PC line offers a broad range of features and accessories that enable you to work without boundaries on the road or at your desk. The large display with wide viewing angles delivers a peak viewing experience, allowing you to clearly view the display on flat surfaces in both portrait and landscape mode or to share presentations with others more effectively.

Gateway Tablet PC Design

The CX200 series brings handwriting to the world of wide-screen laptops, with a 14-inch, 1,280×768 native resolution display that swivels 180 degrees and folds flat over the keyboard to create a tablet. Like other Gateway notebooks, the CX200-series tablets can be ordered with a wide variety of components and accessories.

Gateway Tablet PC Features

Gateway is selling the same laptops under different names depending on who’s buying. There are now four sets of names, each targeting a different market segment. Aside from the included software packages and warranty terms, the laptops are essentially the same from line to line.

Gateway Tablet PC Performance

You’ve got options! Customize your convertible notebook just the way you want it. Choose from a variety of processor speeds, batteries, modular bay options, hard disk drives, wireless LAN solutions and advanced graphics options. Gear a
convertible notebook toward your inner artist, your inner professional or even your inner gamer.

Whats included in the package

Every Gateway CX200 comes with an industry-standard one-year ship-in warranty; the rotating hinge (the most fragile part on the machine), is covered for three years. During the warranty period, technicians are available 24/7 via a toll-free phone number. The company also promises to reply to e-mail support questions within 24 hours. Gateway’s support site has a lot of downloads, spec sheets, and setup suggestions.

Conclusion

This notebook transforms into a tablet, so you can switch from keyboard to stylus in a flash. The innovative pen with Continuous Sensing Technology lets you take notes, edit and draw directly onscreen. You can even capture and paste images right into your own documents. Gateways tradition of building interactive customer relationships and selling innovative, high-value computing products and services continues with this product. Gateway’s Tablet PC brings mobility,
versatility and power to everywhere you work today.

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Canon’s ZR-300 MiniDV combines advanced technology and ease of use to ensure that videos and photos are preserved with spectacular color, clarity and detail. This camcorder doubles as a still camera, and with Microsoft Messenger, also works as a Web cam. Convert your analog video to digital by recording it onto a MiniDV tape, or connecting the camcorder to a PC with the USB or DV port.

Canon ZR300 MiniDV Camcorder Design

Device Type: Digital
Weight: 15.2 oz
Media Compatibility: Mini DV
Viewfinder: 0.33-in TFT Color
Optical Zoom: 22x
Digital Zoom: 440x
Focus Adjustment: Automatic, Manual
Microphone: Electret Condenser - Stereo
Display: 2.4-in Color TFT

Canon ZR300 MiniDV Camcorder Features

The ZR300 camcorder can record high-resolution 16:9 video. Unlike camcorders which only record a vertically stretched picture, Canon’s ZR300 uses the full width of the CCD, filling the entire screen with crisp, high-quality images. For added convenience, the LCD screen shows the image in letterbox style, so you know exactly how your image will appear on TV. The ZR300 22x optical zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast, taking full advantage of the DV format. The camcorder has a 440x digital zoom, extending the camcorder’s magnification, which reveals details too small to see with the naked eye. The high quality image stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth, stable pictures. It enables you to record shake-free images, even on long telephoto shots without a tripod.

Canon ZR300 MiniDV Camcorder Performance

Now you don’t have to miss out on capturing the perfect photo while shooting the perfect video. That’s because the ZR300 has the ability to take high-resolution XGA quality (1024 x 768 pixel) digital photos onto a memory card while recording video. The secret behind Canon’s renowned video and photo image quality is the DIGIC DV system. DIGIC DV utilizes two different color techniques to maximize video quality for viewing on TVs and still image quality for print or computer display.

Whats included in the package

ZR300 Camcorder, Battery Pack , Compact Power Adapter, Stereo Video Cable, Wide Angle Lens Attachment, Wireless Controller, 8MB SD Memory Card, USB Cable, DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for Windows, DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK for Macintosh.

Conclusion

The ZR300 camcorder is the ideal choice for chronicling the many chapters of your life.

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Light weight and yet powerful, these models continue to astonish even the die-hard fans. After you finish admiring their stunning displays and marveling at their fit and finish, take a good look at the number of ports each PowerBook provides. These models ship with an astonishing lineup of built-in professional capabilities.

Apple Powerbook G4 Design

In keeping with the clean lines of the system, the PowerBook has a slot-loading CD-RW/DVD drive. It has a flip cover that hides its various ports and connections, including an IEEE 1394 port and two 12-Mbps USB ports. It also has a built-in 56K modem and a 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection, and it offers 802.11b wireless networking via an internal AirPort card.

Apple Powerbook G4 Features

A study in power and functionality, packaged in a thin and light enclosure that’s a pleasure to open in public. The entire family of PowerBook G4 notebooks incorporates higher-resolution displays, longer battery life and a host of features that keep it high on the wish list of every pro. And with new low prices, your wish is more affordable than ever before.

Apple Powerbook G4 Performance

The PowerBook G4 line boasts high-performance PowerPC G4 processors up to 1.67GHz, 512MB of DDR SDRAM and 5400-rpm hard drives up to 100GB. You can even order your PowerBook model with the phenomenal 8x SuperDrive (DVDRW/CD-RW) that lets you listen to CDs, watch DVDs, or burn CDs and DVDs of your own. Apple engineers put this power at your fingertips, all the while maintaining a light, thin, durable notebook design complete with Sudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect your data in the event of a drop or fall.

Whats included in the package

The PowerBook G4 comes loaded with software so easy to use, you’ll find yourself accomplishing things you had only dreamed of. Included with every PowerBook are QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Art Directors Toolkit, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, GraphicConverter, Zinio Reader, FileMaker Pro Trial, and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive.

Conclusion

The PowerBook G4 has all the style and performance you have come to expect from Apple’s machines.

Nokia has been the leading cell phone provider, competing with motorola cell phone devices for years. Few years back Sony also jumped into the competition by merging with Ericsson mobiles and now sony ericsson mobile phone devices include all ingredients to compete well with giants like Nokia. A CyberShot™ supported digital camera with flash and sound quality of panasonic provides high quality images and superior sound. Sound quality is equally good for mp3 ringtones and midi ringtones.