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For a limited time, purchase a qualifying Flip UltraHD camcorder and get an Amazon.com Gift Card worth $20.

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For a limited time, get great savings on our wide selection of netbooks.

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Plantronics CS-55PLT wireless headset delivers the ultimate in mobility and superior sound quality for hands-free conversations. The Plantronics CS-55PLT uses 1.9GHz voice-dedicated DECT 6.0 wireless technology for uncompromising sound and limits interference from wireless networks or appliances.

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The Classic AT&T Trimline phone. The same phone that has been enjoyed by over 100 million customers. In fact, it’s been imitated by virtually everyone who’s ever tried to sell you a phone. Don’t settle for an imitation.

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This is not a gadget, but a great way to set up your system to stay connected while traveling internationally and not go broke. Your cellular carrier international roaming charges will make you cry. But with the right setup, you will be able to reduce the cost and still stay "plugged in".

Read the tips, travel intelligently, and see others weep while looking over their cell bill.

Go to source: How-to: stay connected while traveling internationally — Engadget

We’ve dropped the price on the BenQ M2700HD 27-Inch LCD Monitor by 33%. Discount reflected in the current price on the product detail page.

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CNET's Crave blog has an article about best and worst laptop keyboards. CNET knows their laptops.

When picking up a laptop, we do not pay a lot of attention to keyboard, but we should. This is the piece of the laptop's hardware that we will be using constantly. My desktop keyboard is maybe 6 years old – I cannot find a keyboard as comfortable as the old one. When buying a laptop, you do not have a choice.

Consider your keyboard when buying a new laptop. CNET can help.

Go to source: The best (and worst) laptop keyboards

iPad is here and the first adopters who got wi-fi version might want to expand into 3G. This Crave post talks about how to connect your iPad to the fast internet world using MiFi.

I have been using MiFi from Verizon for several months now. It is very fast, very reliable and I can use my iPod apps everywhere. MiFi will allow 5 devices to connect to the internet, so your computer, iPod, iPad, and 2 other devices can be all connected at the same time.

Read the CNET article to learn how to get it all working.

Go to source: How to turn your Wi-Fi iPad into an iPad 3G | Crave – CNET

Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Modem (Verizon Wireless) has been around since May of 2009. The 2 ounce black square is a portable wi-fi hotspot. You can connect 5 devices to it. The one I use is from Verizon. It requires a 2 year plan ($39.99 for 250MB/mo; $59.99 for 5GB/mo; $15/day with no contract). When you buy MiFi 2200 you will be hit with a $35 activation fee.

Why MiFi 2200?

Here are some features that set this device apart:

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Optoma has been making great mini projectors, but Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector is taking it farther. It connects to your mobile phone and – voala! – you can show off your pictures and videos. Record audio with audio in.

The projector weighs 4oz and is quite bright and powerful. It can produce an image with a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. It has a battery but will charge through AC power or USB. Works with mobile devices and laptops.

Price: $219

CNET editors came up with a list of most innovative consumer electronics products of the decade. You can probably guess most of the items on the list, it is still humbling to reflect on how far ahead of 2008 we are just in one year. Most of the technologies existed in the previous years, but were significantly improved this year. There is a clear trend that all electronics share – yes, sharing. And, of course, image quality. We are definitely in HD territory.

Go to source: The 20 most innovative consumer electronics products of the decade