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HP SkyRoom software allows for high-definition videoconferencing for employees at their desk and lets lets participants share multimedia files with each other.

The DEMOfall 09 show in San Diego showcased more than 60 companies offering pitches of new companies and products aimed to make your life better, whether as an individual user or at your company.

Out of all the new product announcements from Steve Jobs at Apple's most recent shindig, I was most intrigued by a feature in the new iTunes software: Home Sharing.

A trek in the family truckster from the Boston area down to Myrtle Beach, S.C., last week not only gave me the chance for rest and relaxation (well, after the drive), but also the opportunity to test out some Internet access devices.

The Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset, by Plantronics, takes the lightweight design features from the 925, making it a more stylish and fashionable option for users who want the technology benefits of the Voyager Pro but don't want to have to wear a bulkier, over-the-ear headset.

A few months ago I ditched my satellite radio service, which I turned to when I decided to ditch regular radio a few years before (2004, to be exact). My current choice of entertainment for my 25-minute-or-so commute to and from work is my iPhone.

Portable hard drives have been around for a while, but some recent ones include very easy-to-use automatic backup features, giving mobile workers no excuses for not backing up their systems.

If you own an iPod and love it, stop reading. This column isn't for you. But if you're still in the market for a digital audio player, I've got two other options that present digital music offerings differently than the Apple/iPod/iTunes ecosystem.

Savi Office, by Plantronics, combines the traditional desktop phone wireless headset with a VoIP headset connected to a PC.

I've got the same complaints that I had with the Sprint version of the MiFi. There should be a signal strength indicator as well as some kind of LCD screen on the device that tells you how good your 3G wireless is in your location.

The touchscreen Pre is Palm's latest entrant into the smartphone market, and includes all of the features users would expect from today's smartphones.

Sprint Mi-Fi 2200 has a 3G/Wi-Fi combination that lets users take advantage of 3G network access and provide Wi-Fi LAN coverage for as many as five other users.

The beautiful modular design of the battery and docking stations means users can put the wall charger in their home, the car charger in their vehicle, and the Reserve Battery can be charged by both docking units.

A few weeks ago I praised the Plantronics Voyager Pro high-end Bluetooth headset for its noise-reduction features and extremely comfortable fit (you really can wear it all day). Two other headset vendors wanted my opinion to see how they compare with the Voyager Pro, so let's check out these other contestants.

Last week's Interop Las Vegas 2009 show gave me a chance to break out some of the travel-related devices that have been around the office for a while. In the course of doing audio podcast interviews and videos, I took advantage of several gadgets to make my life a bit easier.

The Replica backup storage device, by Seagate, is a 250GB or 500GB hard drive that connects quickly and easily to your PC or notebook to provide instant backup of everything that you've got stored on the computer.

The Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset, by Plantronics, is a noise-canceling headset designed to appeal to mobile professionals who spend a lot of time on their phones and want performance and a business-acceptable look and feel.

The Kaleido R7 digital photo frame, by IPEVO, lets you synchronize photos wirelessly from another computer on the same wireless network.

The Juice Pack Air, by Mophie, is a rechargeable external battery case that gives you extra battery juice will providing additional protection for you iPhone 3G smartphone.

The four-port USB Net ShareStation, by Iogear, is a handy little device that's designed to connect to your home router or a switch (either wired or wireless) and as many as four different USB-enabled devices.

Like many social networks, a chi.mp account gives you your own "Web space", letting you post status updates and photos, and link to other social networks or Web feeds.

Seagate is best known for its hard drive technology, and it moves into the entertainment space with the FreeAgent Theater HD media player, which acts as a liaison between its FreeAgent Go portable hard drive devices and a video display, such as a TV or projector.

Livespeakr portable speaker system, by Digital Group Audio, is a small and compact speaker system that can be transformed into different positions for iPod and iPhone users.

RoadTrip with SmartScan, by Griffin Technology, combines an FM transmitter for playing an iPod/iPhone through your car stereo speakers with a car charger.

The BookReader V100 scanner offers 1200 by 1200 dpi scanning resolution, as well as optical character recognition software that converts printed text into a digital format. In addition, text-to-speech recognition software reads the digitally converted text back to you with a "human-sounding" voice.

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