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The HP ScanJet 3400Cse makes it quick and easy to scan and share photos or to store documents. Families can get started in seconds with simple one-touch front-panel scan, color copy and e-mail buttons. New HP PrecisionScan LTX software with integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) guides users through a simple four-step scanning process to optimize images and convert hardcopy documents into electronic files. $130 www.hp.com

Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew
Uncork wine faster and easier with the new Rabbit Corkscrew from Metrokane. This sleek new corkscrew ejects the wine cork in three seconds, and it works on all types of wine bottles. Using a lever system, the foolproof device does all the work for you, no effort required. Simply grip the neck, push down, and then pull the corkscrew out. It's that easy! It sells for only $80--That's $200 less than The Screwpull, the Rolls Royce of wine openers, which works almost exactly the same way. www.sharperimage.com

Black & Decker Ergo Chopper
2-Cup bowl for onions, herbs, nuts, cheese, eggs, and more. Hi/Low Pulse controls, comfortable soft-grip surface, non-slip base doubles as a storage lid. $28 www.blackanddecker.com

Emsa Twister Pepper/ Saltshaker Combo
This tube-shaped salt and peppershaker grinder not only looks great, it grinds your favorite seasonings with a unique flip motion. $25. www.frieling.com

OXO GOOD GRIPS Garlic Press
The OXO GOOD GRIPS Garlic Press allows you to crush garlic with a simple squeeze. The soft, comfortable handles cushion your hands and absorb pressure while you squeeze. To clean the press, simply flip the handles over to clean out excess garlic with the built-in cleaner. $13. www.oxo.com

Gourmet Dressing Shaker
Use the Gourmet Dressing Shaker to create your own salad dressings. Just follow the recipes of some of the most popular dressings that are printed on the side of the shaker…it’s that easy! Also included is a handy spoon inside. www.frieling.com

Sharp's new 10-inch under the cabinet mount LCD TV is simply the BEST kitchen TV in the business. Sure at $1,200 it cost more than a stainless steel JennAire cooktop, but we're talking the best here. The 2-inch thick LCD TV has a crystal clear picture and features a built-in stand for the countertop that doubles as an under cabinet mounting bracket. The mounting bracket allows the TV to slide out and swivel (yes swivel) for easy viewing and stowaway. Its remote control is spaghetti sauce proof. It's cable compatible. It even has a S-video input for connecting a DVD or VCR movie player so you can watch Eating Raoul while preparing Ramen noodles. www.sharpusa.com.

Sharp Kitchen TV- LC-10A2U Specifications

While it looks like a toy for the rich, The PT Cruiser starts in price at only $16,000. The base car has power windows, air conditioning, rear defroster and wiper, six-speaker AM-FM cassette and 15-inch wheels. The high-trim $19,995 Limited Edition comes with just about everything, including leather upholstery, side-impact airbags, glass sunroof and chromed 16-inch alloy wheels. Options available on the Limited Edition include ABS, automatic transmission, 16-inch painted aluminum wheels (in place of chrome), engine block heater, CD changer and a roof rack. Several option packages can tailor the base car to a buyer's tastes or needs without reaching $20,000. www.chryslercars.com

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Internet phones are easy to use, they have a great battery life and offer a number of high end features at a low end (under $150) price point. Features include Internet capabilities, built-in phone book, calendar and our favorite function called Voice dialing. Voice dialing allows you to record names on the phone's memory and simply tell the phone who you want to call and it automatically dials -- no key pad tapping required.

The GFP-750 Preamp offers true audiophile high end sonic performance at an affordable price. Its simple, clean control layout, combined with full remote capability, Home Theater expandability, and State-of the Art sound will satisfy the most critical and quality conscious listener. Some of the features of the GFP-750 Preamp:

• The GFP-750 comes with a slim, elegant remote control that lets you select inputs, adjust volume and balance, mute the output, and select the external processor loop.



• The front panel includes red LEDs which indicate Passive mode, Power on, and Processor loop engaged. There's also a convenient front panel control for Stereo, Stereo Reverse, and Mono.



• On the rear panel all input/output jacks are gold plated for maximum conductivity and to eliminate corrosion. There's an ON/Off "vacation" switch to completely shut down the GFP-750 when it won't be used for a long time.



• Infra-Red "repeater" jacks are included to allow sending IR signals along to other remote controlled units, using IR flashers available from your Adcom dealer. You can also connect a remote room sensor to the back of the GFP-750.



• The GFP-750's physical construction has been chosen to eliminate any concerns about external vibration coloring the sound. This design also helps shield the internal circuits from outside electrical noise. The GFP-750 is built using an extruded aluminum front panel with a heavy gauge steel chassis and top. The entire unit is finished in an attractive and durable powder coated black finish.

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Cambridge Soundworks Model 88 is back and even better. This year's 88CD adds a built-in CD player and a two-alarm clock radio to the mix. Like the original 88, the 88CD extends the bass response of its two full-range speakers on the front panel with an internal powered subwoofer that pushes the CSW's level of sound quality far beyond that of even the best boomboxes (or even rack systems) I've heard. The Model 88CD comes with a small membrane-keypad remote control about the size of a credit card that gives you full command of the CD player, AM/FM tuner, and dual-alarm clock radio. For an even bigger sound, the 88CD has a switchable "Wide" mode that electronically processes the stereo audio so that the speakers sound as if they're spread wider apart, like a real audiophile rig. $350. www.cambridgesoundworks.com

Cambridge Soundworks Model 88CD Specs

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Cuisinart's Toaster Oven Broiler raises the bar on today's toaster ovens with a new standard in convenience and cooking consistency. It features a Convection Baking Fan which surrounds the food surface with evenly heated airflow cooking foods up to 30% faster than conventional ovens. Its Exact Heat Sensor and Your Choice Browning Memory ensure precise oven temperatures so that food is cooked to perfection. Best of all, it has the capacity to hold a 4-1/2 lb. chicken or a 9" pie! $200 www.cuisinart.com

Product Specs:

• Exact Heat™ Sensor maintains precise oven temperature



• Convection Baking feature uses a fan to gently circulate the heat, providing exceptionally uniform temperatures - cooks up to 30% faster than conventional ovens



• Includes broiling pan for your convenience



• LED indicators for individual or combination settings



• Toast a wide variety of breads, bagels and pastries - easily holds 4 large slices and adjusts toasting time for number of slices



• Touchpad Toasting Shade Control memorizes 7 settings of brownness, saving your selection in the oven's memory until you change it



• Combine the 4 Perfect Timing™ Custom Settings - for example, combine the 4-Slice Button, Defrost Button and Bagel Button to defrost, then perfectly toast, 4 bagel halves



• Always Even™ Shade Control electronically monitors and adjusts oven's internal temperature for consistent results from one use to the next



• Slide-out crumb tray



• 2-position oven rack with safety stop feature



• Cord storage



• Easy clean interior



• 0.5 cubic foot oven capacity



• Automatically shuts off after 4 hours of continuous use



• 3-year limited warranty

If the size and weight of portable DVD players have made you think twice before purchasing one, why not check out Sharp's DV-L70U, the lightest portable DVD player available with a seven-inch LCD screen. The unit offers an extended three-hour battery life, a 16:9 widescreen ratio and Virtual Dolby ® Surround. In addition, output from a video camera can be played back through the DV-L70U for convenient viewing on the player's screen. It weighs just over a pound without the battery (and only 2.37 lbs. with the battery), so it is perfect for at home or on the go. www.sharpusa.com

Sharp DV-L70U Specifications