"Best Gear for 2007"

1. EVO Laptop Arm from Innovative Office Products
   www.lcdarms.com   $299.99
   

   Description:
   The EVO Laptop Arm is a floating docking station for tablet PCs and notebooks computers. Allows the user to create an ergonomic flexible computing station at his or her primary desk! A gas spring arm "floats" the computer above the desk for comfortable viewing, with quick attaches and release for work on the go. A full-size keyboard and mouse can be used to recapture the comfort of a desktop PC. Adjustable strength allows the user to "dial in" the weight of his or her portable for optimal balancing. Folds flat, freeing desk space when not in use.

2. Logitech Z-10 Interactive Speaker System
   www.amazon.com   (has them for $109.99; MSRP $149.99)
   
   

   Description:
   You’ve never seen computer speakers like these before—See it. Touch it. Hear it! With built-in touch-sensitive multimedia controls and a back-lighted display that shows Digital Music track information, a clock, volume and more, these trophy speakers are meant to be touched and seen. Perfect for use with either a desktop or notebook PC, these powerful speakers deliver rich audio WITHOUT using a separate space-consuming subwoofer. The bi-amp design, 1-inch dome tweeters and 3-inch high-excursion woofers deliver studio-quality sound that fills a room. Headphone input for private listening, or connect your favorite MP3 or CD player to the auxiliary input. One word: Awesome!

3. CyberPad
   www.adesso.com     $149.99
   
   

   Description:
   The CyberPad is the ultimate notepad for anyone and everyone that takes notes. It is the only solution that links handwritten notes and graphics to the PC, providing a digital reproduction for future reference. With the included software, users can convert their handwriting into digital text. Quickly view, edit, organize and email your handwritten notes on your computer screen. The CyberPad includes 32MB of internal memory which provides 26 directories (A-Z) with 99 pages available in each – and is further expandable with the integrated SD slot – which can also act as an SD card reader. It then connects to a PC via USB to instantly transfer and manage notes and images.

4. HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle
   www.hydracoach.com     $MSRP $29.99
   
   

   Description:
   HydraCoach is the world’s first intelligent Water Bottle—plus it’s interactive. Are you drinking enough water? It thinks while you drink! Never worry about your personal hydration needs again. The HydraCoach calculates your personal hydration needs, tracks your real-time fluid consumption, paces you throughout the day, and motivates you to achieve and maintain optimal hydration. How does it do it? You input your weight and duration of exercise, the product will generate a personal hydration goal for the day. The HydraCoach hydration monitor is a revolutionary interactive fluid measurement device that automatically calculates, monitors, and provides instant feedback on fluid consumption for health conscious individuals…including athletes!

5. Comply NR-10 High Tech Noise Reduction Earphones
   www.complyintheear.com     $79.95
   
   

   Description:
   You will be floored by the NR-10 Hi-Tech Noise Reduction Earphones! Amazing Noise Reduction at an average of 48dB or better. Supreme in-the-ear comfort—so soft you will forget you’re wearing them and they sound great too! Built-in volume control switch, 2 styles of canal tips, and carrying pouch included. Comply Canal Tips are standard issue for US Army Helicopter Crews and used by the Special elite forces.

6. Magellan CrossoverGPS
   www.magellanGPS.com     $549.00
   
   

   Description:
   Navigate the streets, trails, lakes and oceans with this pocket-sized CrossoverGPS! Has all the features of the advanced Magellan auto navigation GPS products, plus the ability to go from the open road to the great outdoors. Enjoy driving, hiking, geocaching, boating, fishing and more, all with one GPS! Simple touch-screen menus, turn-by-turn voice guidance and upgradeable to receive Real-time traffic alerts. The vehicle navigation mode delivers SmartDetour™ to help drivers route around freeway traffic; SayWhere™ audible directions with street names for added driving confidence; and optimized multi-destination routing for the fastest, most efficient directions. It also delivers a searchable database of businesses and services to help users find restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and more.

7. Kill A Watt EZ – Electricity Usage Monitor
   www.p3international.com     $59.99
   
   

   Description:
   What a great invention—empower yourself to save $100's on your electric bills! Simply connect any appliance to "Kill A Watt EZ" and it will tell you how efficient it is. Large LCD display counts consumption by the Kilowatt-hour just like utility companies. By punching in your cost per Kilowatt-hour, the EZ will figure out and forecast your electrical expenses by the hour, day, week, month...even an entire year! Monitor the quality of your power by displaying Voltage, Line Frequency, and Power Factor. With the back up memory feature, you don't have to worry about losing the data in the event a black out or brown out. Available in April from J&R. Send inquiries for more information to: EZ@p3international.com

8. QuikPod Hand-Held Tripod Arm
   www.quikpod.com     $24.99
   
   

   Description:
   The world’s first extendable hand-held tripod designed for getting you in your own photos & videos…now you’re in the picture! Just aim, hold, and smile—give all your shots a little more R-E-A-C-H. Now you can include yourself easily and quickly in your own photos or videos. Fits all cameras & camcorders with a standard tripod fitting (and fits in backpack, knapsack, or pocket). Made from strong industrial polycarbonate plastic and collapses instantly. Includes carry bag, hiking clip, pocket clip and wrist strap. What a great idea!