The Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing, and our editors are hunting high and low to find the hottest gadgets around. Take a peek at the latest from Las Vegas.
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KickButtComputers.com is adding fully customizable PCs to its colorful line of computers. Prices start at $1200. In addition to picking all your own components, you can choose your own logo if the company's name has a bit too much attitude for you.
Is it a chemistry set or an iPod accessory? It's the I-Classic by I-dream. Featuring an aesthetic streamlined design, the I-Classic features a 5-watt output, AM/FM radio, an alarm, and a charging dock for your iPod. The I-Classic could be the ideal night-stand companion.
Why just float when you can motor around your swimming pool? Meet the Motorized Pool Lounger from Excalibur Electronics, scheduled to be released in May. The Lounger is still in production, and the retail price has not yet been disclosed.
Lie detector tests are just the latest thing to go high-tech. Spion has created a lie detector that works by measuring voice tension technology. The de-FIB-ulator establishes a baseline voice reading to measure voice tension with three yes or no questions. Spion tests have proven a 65 percent accuracy rating. The de-FIB-ulator displays a character called "Demonicho" who's nose and horns grow in response to the detection of voice tension.
This is not your average backpack. The new Hydration Packs from Skullcandy include 60mm speakers ready for rain or shine, and Link Technolgy that allows simultaneous connectivity to a digital music device and cell phone. Should you receive a phone call, the Link Technology automatically turns down the music level. The Hydration Packs are scheduled for release during the first quarter.
GN Netcom's new wireless headset offers the best of both worlds: the ability to handle both Skype and traditional phone calls, and the ability to switch between the two. The GN 9350 will sell for about $350, and comes with a base that charges an extra battery while you chat. You won't lose a call due a dead battery: Warning beeps give you ample time to swap batteries.
Scanning in color while on the road just got easier. The DocuPen RC800 from Planon makes 24-bit color scans, and weighs just 2 ounces. The $299 scanner has 8MB of on-board flash memory, plus a mini SD slot hidden beneath a small panel so you can really expand its capacity. Its rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery can be recharged via a USB port.
Accessories for iPods are a dime a dozen at CES, but this one caught our eye: ATO's iSee equips your iPod to record video, and to play it back on TV. The device has a 3.6-inch LCD, and the iPod slips conveniently into the back of the unit. Pictured in the iSee is a 20GB click wheel iPod. An optional adapter is available for the iPod nano.
Furgle character speakers: the perfect gift for the child who has everything. Part of Soft Speakers' new children's product line, the three volt Furgle speakers retail for $20. The entire Soft Speaker Furgle product line is available at Target.
Mio Technology's C310 is a portable GPS device with a 3.5-inch touch screen LCD that is small enough to fit in a pocket, measuring 5.5 by 3 by 1 inches. The C310 weighs only 6 ounces, and costs $599. It is expected to hit store shelves in February or March.
OQO announced the Tablet Edition of its 01+ mobile computer. The small device is the size of a handheld, and can be operated with the thumb keyboard or digital pen. The device costs $2100 and is available through OQO.com.
The LaCie Rugged Hard Drive is small and portable, and offers Firewire 800, Firewire 400, and USB 2.0 connections. No power supply is needed. The 100GB model, which costs $399, features 7200 rpm speed. A $199 80GB model and $359 120GB unit offer 5400 rpm.
Kensington has unveiled a wireless laser tracking mouse that incorporates a mini USB wireless receiver. The 2.4 GHz PilotMouse features a range of 30 feet and retails at $60.
Lite-On's new HD-A760GX DVD records to Double-Layer DVDs, and has a built-in 250GB hard drive. In addition, it records to both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW disks, and can burn MPEG-4 and DivX video. The device also plays WMA and MP3 audio files.
Where wireless networking is not a convenient option, Zyxel's PL-100 HomePlug device might make life easier. It lets you network devices over your house's power lines, and to stream video and audio. The product will be available in February. Pricing has not been finalized, but $75 to $100 is likely.
The listener on the go can take the XM Satellite Radio Receiver to Sportscaster to go. The XM 101 WK can be mounted on a car or Sportscaster boom box while you work out. The $60 wearable kit includes an arm band, headphones and a battery pack.
Eton blends form and function in the new Sound Sirius 101. The device is Sirius Satellite ready and also picks up AM and FM broadcasts. Seven color versions will hit the market in April.
APC has unveiled a new line of spare batteries for notebooks, designed to extend the life of your laptop by up to six extra hours. The battery packs are designed to integrate in to APC's new line of products for the professional on the go.
Want to play games on a big screen with your Sony PSP portable Playstation? Digital Innovations announced an inexpensive device that makes it possible. The $70 GameDR Excelerator Series ScreenMax Video Transmission System for PSP has a camera and lens system that captures the images on a PSP's screen, and reproduces them on a TV or monitor. It runs on four AA batteries (a DC power adapter is optional).
Is that a tower of TVs? Sharp is using this sky-high display to showcase its new line of screen sizes for its Aquos TVs.
PC World Senior Associate Editor Eric Butterfield and PC World Intern Sullivan Charles contributed to this report.
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