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We just got our hands on the brand new LifeDrive from palmOne, and this sophisticated
“mobile manager” is worthy of serious attention from the photo enthusiast.
Sure, the LifeDrive is an advanced PDA with all the organizational capabilities
we’ve come to expect from a palmOne device. But this unique unit is also
a handy camera companion with 4GB of storage, a large hi-res color screen, and
much, much more. The unit’s expansion card slot enables you to download
the images from your camera’s SD or MMC memory card for viewing and storage.
There’s also an optional card reader that will accommodate CompactFlash
cards.
Designed for today’s mobile digital lifestyle, the versatile LifeDrive
can be used as a portable hard drive with native support for Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
and Adobe Acrobat Reader. The device also enables users to play home movies
and music, and it offers e-mail and web access via both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
wireless technologies. Despite its advanced features, setup was a breeze; we
were up and running in no time—without even consulting the manual. Visit
www.palmone.com for more
information.
Computer Backpack From Lowepro
Lowepro, long known for high quality protective cases and backpacks for photographic
gear, has introduced two new notebook computer backpacks; the Tropolis 1250
and 1300. Both feature a comfortable contoured shoulder harness, a dual-compartment
design for transporting accessories, personal items and files, as well as a
special suspension system for elevating and protecting expensive laptop computers.
The Tropolis 1250 is designed for road warriors who carry computers up to 15.4”
while the Tropolis 1300 will accommodate 17” laptops. Both backpacks include
a removable pouch for carrying cables and adapters, a tuck-away beverage holder
and mobile phone pocket, and a padded back panel for extra comfort and airflow.
Lowepro’s designers gave the Tropolis backpacks an attractive but conservative
design to meet the needs of the professional business traveler. For more details
about these and other Lowepro products, visit www.lowepro.com.
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