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InfoTech: Hot holiday tech
1 Dec, 2007 By: Tyler Whitaker Landscape ManagementIt's that time of year again when Christmas shopping tends to overshadow day-to-day business operations. So, in the spirit of the season and in an effort to increase your shopping productivity, here is a list of some of the hottest technologies for your purchasing pleasure.
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1. Mitsubishi HC1500 projector. The Mitsubishi HC1500 projector is perfect for that corporate boardroom that doubles as an after hours movie theater. It can show PowerPoint presentations by day and high definition video by night. It sports a native 720p HD video resolution and 1280x1024 computer resolution. It accepts HDMI as well as component inputs. With a projector like this in the office, you might find yourself using video clips to get the point across in the next team meeting.
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2. Nokia N82 cell phone. Nokia must be reading my mind. Its new N82 cell phone packs quite the feature list. The 5 mega-pixel camera is a nice addition, but when you combine it with the ability to capture digital video at 30 frames a second, a 20x digital zoom, and a TV-Out port it, this phone gives the knockout punch to my digital camera. It's got WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and what is really exciting is the built in GPS and FM radio. I think I have finally found a device that can replace my cell phone, GPS, mp3 player, PDA and camera. Shedding 10 lbs. of technology never felt so good.
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3. Adams DiXX Digital Training Putter. I've been known to golf here and there. And while I'm not going to be giving Tiger Woods a run for his money anytime soon, I think I've found a putter that just might improve my game and satisfy my technology cravings at the same time. The Adams Dixx Digital Training Putter tracks your swing path, tempo, face angle and impact position. It can even give you personalized instructions to correct bad putting habits. I must warn you, however, there is a downside. The DiXX is not USGA approved.
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4. Hornet 3 Mini RC helicopter. Have you ever had one of those days where just wanted to close your office door and do something that would make a difference in the world? The Hornet 3 Mini RC helicopter is what you've been looking for all these years. Made of "Crash Proof" EPP foam and powered by high capacity Li-Ploy batteries this little helicopter ensures that each 7-9 minute flight is just as fun as the first. This is a must have tool in any business managers office, because you never know when you might be called on to save the world or at least find alternative way to prune the office plants.
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Christmas time is great time to do some team building and lighten the mood in your office. Remember that the team that can have fun together is often more equipped to tackle and overcome tough challenges. Hopefully this technology Christmas list can help you foster a fun and creative office environment for the upcoming year.
— The author is a freelance technologist focusing in business automation. Contact him at 801/592-2810 or visit his blog at
www.tylerwhitaker.com.
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