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Planet@Web

By Donald Rodrigue

More Productivity On the Go
With an incredibly functional 320 x 480 stretch display (up to 50 percent larger than most other handheld computers) that swivels to offer both vertical and horizontal use, the Palm Tungsten T3 makes it much easier to work on important documents while away from the office. Its lightning-fast 400MHz Intel® XScale processor enables users to efficiently work on spreadsheets and other multimedia task, as well as originate and work on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible documents. The built-in Bluetooth technology means you can wirelessly communicate with other nearby compatible devices. The T3 syncs easily with your home or office Outlook account, and its five-way navigator facilitates easy one-hand use. It even features a built-in voice memo recorder.
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Jump Up Your Storage
Thanks to Lexar Media's new JumpDrive' Trio, you can now use a single USB drive for all your different portable media. This USB 2.0 storage drive-up to 40 times faster than a standard USB 1.1 device-features a three-in-one slot that accepts Memory Stick, MultiMediaCards and Secure Digital cards, with the capacity only limited by the size of the card inserted. It serves as both a card reader and portable USB flash drive, and is backwards compatible with the USB 1.1 ports on most computers. The JumpDrive enables easy transfer of data between Mac and PC operating systems and requires no drivers for recent versions. Digital camera users can rely on the device to download images to the computer and save the wear and tear on camera batteries.
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A Look @ the Planet

maglobe.com: Businesspeople and others who frequently travel with their laptops now have a more affordable and portable Internet option-maglobe.com -that enables them to carry their service with them where ever they may go. Beginning at less than a penny a minute, the service includes a free 10MB pop and webmail account. The service provides Internet access numbers in more than 115 countries, as well as a toll-free broadband for a slightly higher fee.

worldwaters.com: Avid fishermen will want to check out this site, which offers equipment for every type of the sport known to man: freshwater, saltwater, bass and fly fishing. Features links to books, clothing, gift certificates and more.

pricegrabber.com: Whether you're searching for a computer, camera, watch, jewelry, music, clothing or basically anything, you can find the best price from online merchants and do product comparisons on this trilingual site (Spanish, English and Portuguese). In addition to reading product user reviews, you can also get price alerts when the item you're searching for goes on sale.

lingerieatlarge.com: No matter what your mood or how risqué, you'll find quite a selection here to add sizzle or put the spark back into your romance. Features lingerie for both men and women.

LimousineLine.com: For those that like to travel in style and make a grand entrance, this new online service enables U.S. residents and visitors to actually bid on limousine service for airport pick-up and delivery or other special functions. Users decide what kind of service and limo they would like (choices include everything from a stretch Hummer to a Rolls Royce), then enter their contact information and throw out their bid. There's even a free tutorial offering guidelines and tips on how much to bid.

bridesave.com: If you're a bride-to-be or know someone who is, you might just want to check out this site, which offers over 3,300 wedding gowns to choose from. Here you'll find links to everything, from shoes to underwear, wedding tips and even possible honeymoon destinations.

chumbo.com: Computer geeks will love this site, devoted exclusively to software, hardware and PDAs. Users can search by category or brand.

aworldofgoodhealth.com: This is an extremely informative site on most alternative medical treatments available, including Chinese, American Indian, ayurvedic herbals, aromatherapy and much more.

collectiblestoday.com: If you're in to collectable gift items, this site has it all: Thomas KinKade, Precious Moments, Bradford Editions, Lenox, Hawthorne Village, Disney, even The Lord of the Rings.