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mary computer, the Pilot keeps track
of appointments, contacts, notes,
_,expenses, and to-do lists. The new ver-
sion of the Pilot is called the Palm
Pilot Pro (about, $399 + modem).
Newton has its own version, the Mes-
sagePad 2000 ($950-$1,200) which is
good for someone often on the road
who can use it as a portable computer,
downloading e-mail with an optional
modem ($129).
When Microsoft released a version
_,9f its Windows operating system this
year specifically for pocket PC's called
Windows CE, a slew of other compa-
nies entered their pocket organizers -
Casio, Compac and Hewlett Packard.
The new pocket-size Sharp SE-
5000 mobile organizer with PC syn-
chronization has all the familiar Sharp
scheduler and anniversary functions,
contact and data files.It also comes
with a cradle and software link to a
desktop PC to synchronize files. The
built-in modem givese-mail access
through your Internet service
provider.Selling at under $330 at
RadioShack, you can write directly on
the touch screen or use the notes func-
tion to attach to your computer.
Also new for this year is the Sharp
Wizard OZ-650PC, which includes
the Daytimer organizer with the stan-
dard Wizard data and schedule man-
agement features for under $220.And
for those who want to end the guess-
work of who's paging, add the new
Dayrunner planner and directory with
Pager ID to your wish list. The caller's
name is displayed if its stored in the
directory's 75-name memory (65-
740).For under $20 it also has a paper
,,,planner that helps organize appoint-
ments, an alarm, calculator and clock.
Calendar refills sell for $4.
Among the smallest organizers is
RadioShack's card-size organizer (EC-
287) selling for $12. The directory stores
up to 50 names and phone numbers,
has an alarm to remind of appoint-
ments, a 10-digit calculator, calendar,
clock and alarm and currency converter.
The lightweight electronic 64k
Rolodex stores 800 data files of per-
sonal information in three different
phone directories and features an
Internet directory (for Internet
addresses, names and the descriptions),
a schedule and a to-do list that can be
prioritized and a lock function to keep
your privacy. Priced under $50, the

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Multichannel Operation A
cordless phone automatically
seeks out the best operating chan-
nel to minimize interference and
enhance performance.
On-screen Displays Prompts
on your TV screens that give you
the steps for operating your VCR
and TV.
Multi-brand Remote Oper-
ates TVs and VCRs by more than
one manufacturer and can control
many cable boxes.
Quick Charge Some cordless
phones offer a battery charging
system that fully charges the
handset battery in four to five
hours.
Advanced Super CCT Circuit-
ry A special noise-reduction cir-
cuit that cuts static for better
sound quality in cordless phones.
Automatic Access-Protection
Code An autoset digital security
code that helps prevent unautho-
rized access by other cordless
phone users in your area; a must
for folks living in apartments.
Real-time Tape Counter Dis-
plays the actual length of time, in
minutes and seconds, that a tape
plays or records.
Index Search Lets you quickly
locate the beginning of a specific
recording.
One-Bit D/A Converter Digi-
tal-to-analog conversion circuitry
accurately reproduces all sound
levels with no distortion on your
sound systems.

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LCD screen displays three lines of 12
characters each.
For those who prefer a digital voice
recorder, The Sharper Image also has
the 2MB - Digital Recorder that
records your voice on tiny inter-
changeable cards so that if you're run-
ning low on capacity or need to save
an important recording, just pop in a
new card. Selling for under $275, the
screen also shows recording date/time,
battery level, message number/volume,

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