HP Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook
HP’s new TouchSmart Sleekbook delivers touchscreen convenience and solid everyday performance in a slim, lightweight design. It features a 15.6-inch HD display, up to 1 TB of storage, Dolby Advanced Audio, a removable battery and a numeric keypad for improved productivity. For video calls and photo sharing it includes an HP TrueVision HD webcam and HP MyRoom, a private virtual space for communicating with friends and family. The Sleekbook also incorporates HP innovations such as HP CoolSense, which adjusts cooling profiles automatically, and HP ProtectSmart, which helps guard files against accidental shocks. Integrated services like HP Connected Photo (powered by Snapfish) and HP Connected Music (powered by Meridian) make accessing photos and music straightforward. Starting price: $649.99.
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HP Pocket Playlist
The HP Pocket Playlist is a compact media hub that streams movies, music, TV shows and photos to up to five mobile devices simultaneously—without an Internet connection and without using a mobile data plan. Acting like a portable DVR, it is much smaller than a typical media player and includes a one-month subscription to PlayLater, a DVR app that lets you prerecord content from more than 50 websites for playback later. The device stores up to 16 full-length movies, 7,600 songs or 10,000 photos and is compatible with most Wi-Fi-enabled Android, Windows and iOS devices. Price: $129.
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Trakdot Luggage Locator System
Trakdot offers a palm-sized luggage tracker that provides location updates for checked baggage worldwide. After registering the device on the Trakdot website and placing it inside your checked bag, Trakdot sends location information to your phone via text or email if your luggage is delayed or misrouted. You can also view tracking details on Trakdot.com or via the Trakdot Luggage app, which includes alerts for when your bag is approaching on the carousel. Each device can be linked to multiple phones and each phone can monitor multiple devices. Pricing: $49.99 plus an $8.99 activation fee and a $12.99 annual service fee.
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iBattz BattStation Tough Pro 12000
The iBattz BattStation Tough Pro 12000 is a heavy-capacity portable charger offering 12,000 mAh of power and the ability to charge two USB devices at once. It can recharge an iPhone multiple times (up to eight charges depending on the model) or fully charge tablets such as the iPad with Retina display. Housed in an ultra-rugged silicone shell, the unit is designed to resist drops and moisture—making it suitable for travel, outdoor use and emergency situations. Whether you need extended power on long flights, during overnight trips or through a power outage, this battery pack keeps your devices running. Price: $49.90.
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