The best gadgets in town

An update on the newest and best gadgets available in the market.

TIVOLI AUDIO MUSIC SYSTEM
The all-in-one Tivoli Audio Music System is a full-featured tabletop music system and the ultimate in high fidelity stereo sound. The system includes a built-in slot-load CD player, AM/FM radio, built-in subwoofer and amplifier, and digital clock with battery backup and dual alarms.

• Price: Dh4,500; also available in platinum series from Dh5,400
• Available at: Dubai Audio Centre, Shaikh Zayed Road or log on to www.dubaiaudio.com

SANDISK USB FLASH DRIVE
SanDisk Corporation introduces Cruzer Enterprise FIPS Edition, a USB flash drive with security certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology of the United States. It also has additional data protection features including a software self-test routine and a physical protection for the drive's internal security module to deter tampering.

• Price: Approximately Dh319 (1GB), Dh528 (2GB), Dh796 (4GB) and Dh1,413 (8GB).
• Available at: Major electronic stores in the region

LG FLATRON L206WU
LG Electronics has introduced a new 20-inch widescreen LCD monitor that can be connected to a computer using a USB cable. It is aimed at people who want to add a second screen and can accommodate up to six additional screens. This highly advanced monitor also includes DVI-D, and D-Sub connectivity options.

• Price: Dh1,299
• Available at: Major electronic stores in the region.

KINGSTON LOW-LATENCY NOTEBOOK MEMORY
A high performance, low-latency 667MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM notebook memory which offers greater performance options for existing mobile platforms. It is ideal for notebook users who want to boost system performance.

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support.

• Price: Approximately Dh293 (KHX5300S2LLK2/2G) and Dh459 (KHX5300S2LLK2/4G)
• Available at: Log on to www.kingston.com

HITACHI BLU-RAY HYBRID CAMCORDER
Eros Group has introduced the world's first Blu-ray Hybrid camcorder in the UAE. The DZ-BD7HSW incorporates Blu-ray disc recording capability and a 30 gigabyte (GB) hard disk drive (HDD). The sleek camcorder also comes with a 5.3 mega pixel CMOS image sensor and HD quality 12-element lens system and a built-in interactive guide .

• Price: Dh5,999
• Available at: All Eros Digital Home outlets and leading electronic stores in the UAE

XEROX PHASER 6110MFP/B
Xerox Corporation MEA introduces a new printer and a new multifunction device which bring colour, cost-effectiveness and power to the office. The printer has been especially designed to meet the needs of businesses in the Middle East.

The Phaser 6110MFP/B colour multifunction printer is one of the smallest, lightest and quietest colour laser MFPs on the market. It has speeds upto 4 pages per minute in colour and 16 ppm in black-and-white. It also has a PaperPort scanning application that allows users to visually manage, annotate, clean up and organize their scanned image files. The 6110MFP/B also includes a 150-sheet paper tray and USB 2.0 interface. A 300 MHz processor and 128 MB memory enable users to tackle complex print jobs quickly.
Price: On request

• Available at: Xerox resellers and distributors
• Contact: 800227

HP PAVILION DV2800 ARTIST EDITION NOTEBOOK PC
The Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition Notebook PC is designed and inspired by tech-savvy youth. The unique design features
the winning submission (by artist Joao Oliveira) from HP and MTV Networks. The 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition Notebook PC comes fully featured with an Intel Core' 2 Duo processor and high-end NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics that provide all the power you need for gaming and other high-end applications, while built-in Bluetooth keeps you wirelessly connected to all of your peripherals for a clutter-free, multimedia experience. It also has Integrated Quickplay with Internet TV, and the WebCam and YouCam application allows you to make yourselves seen as well as heard across the web.

• Price: Approximately Dh3,985
• Available at: All leading electronic outlets in the UAE.