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MFC-6490W ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER, BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORP
OREGON 400T GPS, GARMIN
PT-AE3000 HOME CINEMA HD LCD PROJECTOR, PANASONIC
MFC-6490W ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER, BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORP., $350
Brother has launched its new “professional series” of all-in-one printers for small- and mid-sized businesses and home offices. The lineup starts with the $180 MFC-5490N, followed by the $250 MFC-5890CN with the MFC-6490W at the high end. The top-of-the-line wireless version delivers the standard printing services plus it has 11-by-17-inch printing and copying, scanning and faxing capability. That, combined with wireless networking and dual paper trays that hold up to 400 sheets, makes it an all-around office work horse. It ships with high-yield ink cartridges, which deliver double the ink of regular cartridges, plus four separate cartridges so you only have to replace the colour and keep a lid on printing costs. www.brother.ca
ROBOT NAUGHTY RAYMOND USB MEMORY KEY, $180, SWAROVSKI AND PHILIPS
It’s just a two-gig USB memory key but the name alone has to be worth some of the high price tag. That plus the fact it’s not just any utilitarian memory device but a cheeky little guy who doubles as a pendant or a charm. Raymond’s black body is set with crystals and his little LED ears light up when you transfer data. Too cute. A little bauble for the not-so-geekish geek on your gift list. www.swarovski.com
OREGON 400T GPS, GARMIN, $640
Garmin’s Oregon series of handheld GPS devices brings the latest in high tech to hiking, boating and other outdoor adventures. The high-resolution three-inch screen lets users tap or drag through menus and options making GPS navigation as simple as operating your iPod touch. In several versions, including the the Oregon 400t for hikers; the Oregon 400i; the Oregon 400c for marine chart coverage, the Oregon 300, and the Oregon 200 at the low end of the series at $480. For a comparison of features, go to buy.garmin.com
PT-AE3000 HOME CINEMA HD LCD PROJECTOR, PANASONIC, PRICING NOT YET ANNOUNCED
The successor to the PT-AE2000 is arriving in stores and it brings a new level to that home-theatre experience. Mounts on a ceiling or can be put on a high bookshelf to deliver full high def 1080p and it incorporates a “frame creation” technology for sharp and clear images, especially with large-screen viewing of fast-moving sports viewing and action movies. www.panasonic.ca
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