Computers

Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 software allows you to write documents, emails, search the Web, and even control your PC entirely by voice. Because most people speak at least three times faster than they type, Dragon makes it possible to get things done more quickly by voice than by relying on keyboards and mice alone, at speeds of up to 160 WPM. Dragon 10 is nearly twice as fast as the previous release and can deliver accuracy up to 99 percent, while never making a spelling mistake. The product actually learns from corrections over time, making speech a more natural and satisfying experience.

The newest release of Dragon delivers superior levels of accuracy and seamless integration with today's most popular applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and popular instant message clients such as AOL Instant Messenger.Read more

Dell just announced two new "Z" model laptops. The thinnest-ever Inspiron models, the new Inspiron 14z and 15z are just about 1-inch thin and feature the newest Intel Core Solo 2 ultra-low voltage processors for fast Web surfing.

The new laptops have longer-lasting "power-sipping" batteries, 16:9 displays in 14-inch (14z) and 15.6-inch (15z) models and offer the choice of Intel Pentium Core 2 Solo ultra-low voltage, Core 2 and Core 2 duo processors.

Additional features:

• Up to 500 GB, 7,200 RPM hard drives; Included DVD drive.
• Up to 8GB DDR3, 1,066MHz.
• Standard Wi-Fi and optional Mobile Broadband.
• Choice of 4-cell (4-hour) or 6-cell (8-hour) batteries.
• Express Charge (4- and 6-cell batteries) are 80% recharged in 60 minutes.

The Inspiron 14z and 15z are available today in black or cherry red for $599 in retail stores and at www.dell.com.

Short on desk space? Adesso's latest desktop keyboard, the AKB-440, features a touchpad located on the right of the keypad which works as a mouse. It has a vertical scrolling and tapping feature and two touchpad buttons for right and left click mouse functions. Back and forward, zoom in and out, and horizontal scrolling functions are also available by installing the GlidePoint touchpad driver.

The AKB-440 also has embedded multimedia and internet hotkeys, so you can control home entertainment functions directly on the keyboard.

The AKB-440 keyboard is compatible with Windows Vista, XP and 2000, as well as Mac OS X. It is available now at www.adesso.com and has an MSRP of $59.99.

Epson has added a new compact 17-inch printer to their lineup– the Epson Stylus Pro 3880. The printer gives you gallery quality prints up to 17" x 22", thanks to its MicroPiezo AMC print head and UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology.

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 features:

- UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink: Professional eight-color ink set with new Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta gives you more intense blues and violets for an expanded color gamut.

- AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology: Created in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory, this screening technology ensures precision placement of each ink droplet for smooth, grain-free images. This technology optimizes ink usage to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions and gradations, and reduction of the metameric index makes it possible to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions.Read more

Roxio Creator 2010 is an upgrade focused on the process of capturing, editing and enjoying personal video, including high-definition content. Roxio Creator 2010 now offers automatic smart encoding to dramatically decrease rendering times while maintaining optimum video quality, and leverages ATI Stream and NVIDIA CUDA technologies to make project encoding up to five times faster. Creator 2010 also adds a range of Blu-ray Disc (BD) features including AVCHD Archiving, BD-RE on-disc editing, and complements its comprehensive Blu-ray Disc authoring capabilities with a new array of high-definition motion menus.

Roxio Creator 2010 makes it easier to enjoy video on a range of mobile devices with a newly revised output display that enables users to quickly transfer videos that are automatically optimized for the display characteristics and playback features of their particular device. Adding to Creator 2010's versatile video capabilities is a Web video capture feature that allows you to grab streaming video, such as user-generated content on YouTube, for viewing offline on portable devices and DVD players.Read more

Known for being a pioneer and leader in the mobile industry, Nokia is ready to take the PC world by storm with the upcoming release of its mini laptop, the Nokia Booklet 3G.

The Windows based mini laptop delivers the rich experience of a full function PC inside an ultra-portable aluminum chassis. It weighs 2.7 pounds, measures slightly more than two centimeters (.78 inch) thin and is powered by an Intel Atom processor.

The Nokia Booklet 3G features an HDMI port for HD video out, a front facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth and an easily accessible SD card reader. Other premium features include the 10-inch glass HD ready display and integrated A-GPS which, working with the Ovi Maps gadget, can pinpoint your position in seconds and open up access for a truly personal maps experience.Read more

MSI just announced the Wind Top AE2010, what they call "the next-generation all-in-one desktop PC". This touch-enabled All-in-One PC features an AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core processor, a 20-inch widescreen, and has an EPA ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 efficiency rating.

The MSI Wind Top AE2010 features wireless connectivity, 320 GB hard drive, 6 USB ports, 4-1 card reader, SuperMulti DVD Rewriter, an ATI Radeon 3200 graphics card with DDR3 128MB VRAM and a has a built-in webcam and microphone. A color-matched multimedia keyboard and mouse is included as well.

The new AE2010 also has VGA input and output so you can use the PC as a monitor or transfer video data to another television or computer screen. A VESA standard wall mount is included too, so the PC can be mounted on the wall if you choose. Read more

ViewSonic just announced the availability of its smallest DLP projector to date, the 2.2 pound PJD2121. ViewSonic designed this tiny projector specifically for small meeting rooms. It has a short 1:1 throw ratio, making it possible to display images 60" or greater from only four feet away.

This ultra-portable DLP projector supports both 720p and 1080i HD formats, delivers 400 lumens and an 800x600 SVGA native resolution, and has a contrast ratio of 1,800:1. The PJD2121's 'Off to Go' function lets you power down instantly without damaging the lamp. It also has a bottom load lamp and filter-less design for easy maintenance. A Kensington security lock port is also included.

The PJD2121 pico projector has a three-year limited parts and labor warranty, plus one-year on the lamp, and the first year of Express Exchange service, as well as 24/7 customer support. The ViewSonic PJD2121 pico projector is available now for $449.