Apple iPad
Apple's mythical device was officially revealed today as the Apple iPad, an all-in-one multimedia tablet. The iPad is a super thin design that's half an inch thin and features a 9.7 inch screen, 3G ($15 a month for 250MB, $30 a month for unlimited), 802.11 WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, 16-64GBs of storage, and an incredible 10 hours of battery life. The user interface is a familiar one if you own an iPhone, think of it as an iPhone on steroids with a revamped user interface to take advantage of the larger screen, complete with compatibility with virtually all your favorite iPhone apps. Standout apps of course come in house from Apple such as iBooks, for reading and purchasing e-books and iWork, for productivity. Link:$500-$830
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The Skiff Reader
Publishing titan Hearst is betting on the e-reader to help migrate their print media business into the digital medium with their new Skiff Reader device. The device will have access to Sprint's wireless 3G network for downloading and purchasing books and will offer a large high-resolution (1200x1600) touchscreen display which is the first to use LG's "Metal Foil" e-Paper technology. Link
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JooJoo
While we're all still in the dark as to what exactly the Apple Tablet will be, companies are already taking preemptive strikes against Apple's potential gamechanger. One example is the JooJoo, a web-based tablet featuring a 12.1-inch touch screen, 5 hours of battery life, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Link: $500
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Dell Vostro V13
Dell's Vostro V13 is aluminum-clad, 0.65 inches thick, 3.5 lbs, and most importantly its $450. Yes, $450 for a full-on notebook (not a netbook) with a 13.3 inch screen and all the necessities. Well played Dell, well played. Link: From $450
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Palmer and Sons No 14 Leather MacBook Pro Sleeve
The craftsmen over at Palmer and Sons are at it again and this time they're releasing a MacBook Pro 15'' sleeve/document holder hand stitched from 10 oz Bridle Leather and is secured with a steelworkers safety clip. Link: $350
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Dell Adamo XPS
Dell wasn't about to attack the MacBook Air by simply going slimmer (which they did) than the svelte Apple laptop, they created a unique hinge system that raises the keyboard and places the computer at much more ergonomic position. The computer itself features an ultra-low voltage 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo, 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM, and a innovative locking feature which lets the user swipe their finger over a surface to unlock and open the computer. Link
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Barnes & Noble Nook
Just when Amazon thought they were about to have the e-book market cornered, Barnes & Noble crashes the party with their own device, Nook. Nook one ups the Kindle by adding two screens: One e-ink screen and another color touch-sensitive screen dedicated to navigation. The device also features free use of AT&T's 3G network for downloading and purchasing books, Wi-Fi, and a book lending feature that allows you to lend titles to other nook users which they can keep for up to 14 days. Link: $259
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MacBook Unibody
Apple's best selling MacBook is getting a makeover with a curvier body, new unibody architecture, and Apple's 7 hour battery. It also features a 2.26GHz Core 2 processor, up to 4GBs of RAM, 802.11n WiFi, Nvidia graphics, and up to 500GBs of storage. Link: $999
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Logitech Notebook Kit
If you use your laptop at home chances are your ergonomic situation isn't exactly in order. Logitech fixes that with their Notebook kit which supplies you with a wireless keyboard and mouse for less strain on your wrists and a notebook riser to keep your screen at eye-level, where it should be. Link: $100
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WikiReader
WikiReader couldn't be more simple. The pocket-sized device holds all of Wikipedia's 3 million topics on an easy to use, touchscreen-enabled device. Now you're probably asking why would I ever want to use this over my iPhone or laptop? The charm lies in its simplicity, two AAA batteries will keep the WikiReader charged for about a year with regular use and its straightforward interface makes it easy to use whether you're a techie or a Luddite. So what about Wikipedia's constantly updated content? You can update the WikiReader's SD card yourself via the WikiReader website or pay $29 a year for mail delivery of updated memory cards twice a year. Link: $99
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