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This web editor knows only too well the problems that cables and wires can cause for people whose mobility, flexibility and balance are not 100%. Whether this be due to illness, disability or old age, having to bend down to plug in appliances, to link printers to computers, or to struggle with telephone cables is no fun at all. So most of the products featured on these pages are "wireless", using technologies such as "infra-red", "microwave" and "bluetooth".
Voice-Activated Speech-Recognition Software
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Wireless 10.0 (PC)
(Speech-Recognition Software)

Nuance Communications, Inc.
PLATFORM:
* Windows Vista / XP / Me / 2000 / 98 / 95
MEDIA:
* DVD-ROM
FEATURES:
* Offers unprecedented speech recognition with unrivaled accuracy levels
* Dictate and edit in virtually any Windows application, including Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and AOL
* Easily create and edit documents and spreadsheets, compose emails and instant messages, or surf the Web just by speaking
*Quick Voice Formatting commands allow users to issue a single voice command to make deleting and formatting text faster than ever
* Use the included Plantronics Calisto Bluetooth headset, or even dictate into a digital recorder when away from the PC
Apple PowerBook Notebook
15.2" M8981LL/A
FEATURES: 1.25-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive
Apple Computers
Sony VAIO PCG-FRV26 Notebook
FEATURES: 2.8 GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB DDR RAM,
40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive
Sony Computers
Sharp VLZ3U MiniDV Camcorder

Sharp Cameras
FEATURES:
* Compact MiniDV digital camcorder with SD or MMC memory slot
* 10x optical, 500x digital zoom with electric image stabilization
* 2.5-inch LCD display and monochrome viewfinder
*225-degree free angle grip
* Lithium-ion battery fits inside camera
Wireless Televisions
Sharp LCD Televisions
In-Car GPS Navigation Systems
Garmin Streetpilot 2620
(GPS Navigation)

Garmin Personal GPS Systems
FEATURES:
* Indefinite Data Storage
* Trip Computer
* Operates on 12 V Adapter Cable
*2000 Point Track Log
* 500 Waypoints
Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS
(Auto Navigation System)

Magellan GPS Systems
FEATURES:
* Turn-by-turn guidance with voice prompting
* Comprehensive mapping of U.S. and Canada on integrated 10 GB hard drive
* Exceptional GPS Accuracy and Reliability
*Advanced points of interest database
* Easy to use touch-screen interface
Handheld GPS Systems
Magellan SporTrak Topo
(Handheld GPS)

Magellan Personal GPS Systems
FEATURES:
* 12-channel handheld GPS receiver with topographical map database; WAAS-enabled for 3-meter accuracy
* 16 MB memory for additional map storage
* Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points
*Save complicated tracks to easy-to-follow routes
* Constructed of rubber armored, impact-resistant plastic; waterproof
Telescopes
Meade ETX105AT Telescope
Autostar Controller (497) and Tripod (884)

Telescopes
Telescope Accessories
FEATURES:
* Exclusive multicoated, air-spaced achromatic objective lenses
* Razor-sharp images of both astronomical and terrestrial subjects
* Extremely portable at only 6.8 pounds
*Telescope can be used on any flat surface
* Meade 882 tripod included
Panasonic TH42PA20U/P 42" EDTV Plasma Monitor
Panasonic Plasma
FEATURES:
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42-inch 16:9 ED plasma monitor; 46 x 25.9 x 3.9 inches (W x H x D)
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854 x 480 resolution, 16.7 million available colors
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4,000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness
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3:2 pulldown and 3D Y/C digital comb filter
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Picture-in-picture, sleep timer, sound leveler system
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