Blackberry Storm (Touchscreen)

Courtesy of RIM/Blackberry

Courtesy of RIM/Blackberry

RIM, the makers of every exec’s essential, the Blackberry, is preparing to release the Blackberry Storm, a sleek touch-screen handset to rival Apple’s iPhone.  Impressively devised, the Storm offers users a full keyboard in both landscape and portrait modes (the iPhone only allows portrait-typing) with tactile feedback (dubbed a “clickable screen” because you can depress the screen keys) and auto-rotation.  The handset sports GPS service, a full HTML browser, expansive memory space, a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, a 3.25″ wide screen (in landscape mode) with flash video capabilities, Microsoft Office utilities and compatibility with both corporate and internet-based email clients. Finally, the Storm can connect to EV-DO Rev. A or HSPA 3G cellular networks and includes Facebook and Flickr applications for mobile networking. Price is $199 and it will be sold through Verizon starting on 11/21.

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Sony Wireless Audio

Photo courtesy of Sony

Photo courtesy of Sony

Enjoy a quality, multi-room audio system without running hundreds of feet of cord through your home. The Sony S-Air is designed to route digital music selections from room to room over two included wireless speakers at distances up to 150 feet away. The entire system is plug-in-play (meaning no complicated setup codes) and can be expanded to eight additional speakers, which are sold separately.

In addition, the system’s dual channels allow it to play iTunes through one speaker as AM/FM radio is piped through another, and the docking station offers a connection to send iPod videos to your big screen.

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Airport Tech

Text your way to great time-management: Send a message to 44636 with the word “wait” and your airport code to find out how soon you’ll need to step out to make it through the airport’s security lines in time.

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