Lassoing Modern Media
Portable media players are great, but loading content, particularly video, onto them isn't so wonderful. Archos makes it easy with their archos TV+ wireless digital video recorder ($250-$350). it transfers recordings to archos PmPs via WiFi or quicker uSB 2.0. it also can serve as an entertainment hub between your computer and TV, letting you watch movies in your home office.www.archos.com
Click It In Flippers
Whether you're a scuba enthusiast or just want to snap some underwater pics in your backyard pool, Liquid image's digital underwater camera mask ($99) makes taking pictures easier. crosshair lines on the mask indicate your shooting area, and your captured images are saved on either the 16mB of internal memory or your own micro Sd card.www.liquidimageco.com
Give It A Spin
iriver's SPiNN is just one of the many drool-worthy products the company showed at cES. This high-style mP4 player has an easy user interface to access video, photos, music, Flash 2.0, text, an e-dictionary and dmB (where available). it features Bluetooth 2.0, a built-in mic, and 4, 8 and 16gB versions.www.iriver.com
Printer In Your Pocket
Polaroid has brought instant photos into the present digital age with their digital instant mobile Photo Printer (approx. $149). using ZiNK Zero ink Printing Technology, this tiny printer frees images stored on Bluetooth or uSB-enabled cameras and mobile phones. and since the printer is about the size of a pack of cards, you can get your image on paper just about anywhere.www.polaroid.com
A Dock With Some Kick
PmP docking stations abound, but not all have the performance that Kicker's ZK500 Stereo System for the Zune boasts. it has 5" woofers, a 40-watt stereo amp and most importantly a 6" square reflex sub for dynamic bass response. a small remote lets you adjust the EQ and access the Zune's directory. For non-Zune owners, there's also a version for the iPod.www.kicker.com
Black's The New Black
Plasma TV is not out of the high-def game, especially when you consider Pioneer's Kuro concepts. Imagine a 50-inch screen that weighs in at only 41 pounds and measures only 9mm thick (pictured). and then there's the plasma that produces true black (no light is emitted on a image-free screen) for a truly crisp, realistic picture.www.pioneerelectronics.com
Instant Uploads
Technology can either make life more complicated or easier. The Eye-Fi Sd card ($99) falls in the latter category by wirelessly sending photos from your digital camera to your Pc or internet. using your home Wi-Fi network, the card will upload your photos to where you choose, including one of 17 popular photo sharing or printing websites.www.eye.fi
Build Your Own Gizmo
For the true gadget lover, Bug Labs provides the ability to build your own gadget from the ground up. Start with the Bugbase ($299 for early adopters) a programmable Linux computer with built-in WiFi and connectors for additional modules, such as gPS ($79), digital camera ($69), touchscreen ($99) or accelerometer ($49).
Roam Free
combining Sennheiser's audio know-how and Kleer's wireless expertise, Sennheiser's mX W1 wireless stereo headphones lack those cables that dangle about your neck and get tangled up all the time. a twist-to-fit design keeps the earphones secure and comfortable in your ear and a matchbox-sized transmitter sends audio from your mP3 player or other device to your ears.www.sennheiser.com