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Gadgets
of the week
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JBL
Radial
What
is it: Another loudspeaker dock for, whatelse, the iPod.
Who’s
it for: iPod users only.
Wallet
magnet: One 30-watt low-frequency neodymium and four 15-watt Odyssey
full-range drivers (speakers); wireless RF remote; comes in black or
white with chrome accents.
On
second thought: The provided dock is exclusively for the iPod; other
devices will connect via stereo mini jack.
What’s
in the box: JBL Radial speaker dock; USB 2.0 cable; power supply;
user guide.
Tech
Times verdict: It’s an iPod world out there. If you can’t beat
‘em, join ‘em.
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Asus
MM17T
What
is it: A 17-inch LCD monitor.
Who’s
it for: People upgrading their PC monitor from CRT to LCD.
Wallet
magnet: 1280 x 1024 resolution; fast 8ms response time; 600:1
contrast ratio; low power consumption; compatible with most VGA
graphic cards.
On
second thought: Despite the dramatic drop in prices, LCD monitors
are still relatively expensive.
What’s
in the box: Asus MM17T LCD panel; removable tilting base; power
cord; user guide.
Tech
Times verdict: If you finally decide to go LCD, an Asus brand would
be a better choice.
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