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Once Upon A Recipe is a unique collection of culinary tools, gadgets, chef jackets and more for the budding chef in every child who loves to be creative in the kitchen. The collection includes more than 75 items that are scaled for ages 3 and up. The product line runs the gamut from colorful measuring cups and spatulas to cheese graters and apple slicers, plus kitchen apparel and activity kits. Prices start at $3. www.goosie.com

The Blaupunkt RNS 149 TravelPilot GPS-based navigation and route guidance system can keep you from ever being lost again with its enhanced satellite navigation system that always knows exactly where you are. Tell it where you want to go, and it will tell you how to get there. Along the way, the RNS 149 TravelPilot provides spoken turn-by-turn directions supplemented by arrows and distance readouts on the radio display. Getting to where you're going (without getting lost) has never been easier.

The Blaupunkt RNS 149 TravelPilot CD Receiver is now available for $1300. www.blaupunkt.com.

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1000 ANSI Lumen Brightness
High Resolution LCD Panel True XGA (1366 X 768)
HD ready
Digital Reality Creation Circuitry
Cinema Black Setting
Short Throw Distance
RGB Input: Accepts RGB signal (fH: 15-80kHz, fV: 50-85 Hz)
1.2x zoom lens, f2.2 - 2.5, f44.6 0 53.6mm
Acceptable screen sizes 40in. - 300in. (viewable area measured diagnally)
3D Gamma Adjustment
Digital Keystone Correction

Resolution:XGA (1366 x 768); Video 750 TV lines; HD 1100 TV lines
Brightness:1000 ANSI lumens
Weight:17.6 lbs.
Dimensions:15.6 in. (W) x 16.9 in. (D) x 6.6 in. (H)
Display Device:3 x 1.35-inch polysilicon TFT LCD panels
Compatibility:PC and Macintosh computer signals; NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, and HD video signals (720p, 1080i, 480p/i).
No. of Colors:16.7 million
Audible Noise:30 dB
Lamp:200W UHP 1.4mm short arc length; 1000 hrs. in Standard or Normal Mode; 2000 hrs. in Low or Cinema Mode
Lens:1.2x zoom lens, F2.2 to 2.5; f 44.6-53.6mm
Keystone: Digital correction
Input: Composite video (BNC), S-video (Y/C), HDTV studio standard, RS-232C Controller
Output: S-video loopthrough
H-Sync Range:15-91 kHz
V-Sync Range:50-85 Hz
Built-in Audio: No onboard audio capabilities
Image Size: 40 in. to 300 in. diagonal
Throw Distance:1.26-11.48m in 16:9 mode; 1.56-14.07m in 4:3 mode
Accessories:Remote Commander Control Unit: RM-PJVW10, Visual Cable, AA size battery (2), air filter, user manual.

Whether you're stuck in the cheap seats or luxuriating in the owner's suite, sports fans need a good pair of portable binoculars. This year our BESTSTUFF pick in the portable binocular category goes to Olympus' Wide View. Like HDTV for your eyeballs, Wide view technology delivers a 40 percent wider field of view than traditional binoculars. That means instead of just focusing on one cheerleader, you can an see the whole lineup. They weigh only 15-ounces and sell for $145. www.olympusamerica.com

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This high performer is a must for DIY projects. Craftsman's newest 12V Cordless Drill features an increased maximum torque rating, and a 24-postion clutch provides torque settings for applications from driving deck screws to boring holes in concrete. Its high impact housing incorporates a contoured handle with soft grip surface for greater control and comfort. $159

Best Point and Shoot
Yashica T4 Super D -This affordable auto everything 35mm camera features a professional style Carl Zeiss optics for foolproof point and shoot pictures. Head for the beach, lake or trip to the Islands, the pocket sized T4 is housed in a weatherproof shell. $170

Best APS
Nikon Nuvis S- Encased in a sleek, stainless steel shell, the Nuvis S slides open, expanding to a comfortable, hand-fitting, point-and-shoot camera . With the sophistication and simplicity of APS technology, this go-anywhere camera features fast drop-in film loading, flexible film formats from portrait to panoramic, and brilliant results. $250

Best SLR Value
CANON EOS REBEL 2000- Canon's newest generation 35mm SLR camera offers numerous feature enhancements while maintaining a price-point comparable to its predecessor, the EOS Rebel G. Sporting an elegant new exterior design, the Rebel 2000 offers unprecedented creative control. With its convenient built-in retractable flash and 11 versatile shooting modes, it lets you get great photos of vacations, sporting events, landscapes, portraits and more. $450

Best Sized Digital
CANON Powershot S100 Digital ELPH-Canon's first Elph branded digital camera. The new Canon Powershot S100 Digital Elph is the world's smallest and lightest 2.1 mega pixel digital camera with a zoom lens. $800

Best Digital Under $1,000
NIKON Coolpix 990- Nikon's latest top-of-the-line digital camera packs an incredible 3.34 megapixels of resolution and a 3x Zoom-Nikon lens into a sleek, rugged design. Created for the serious photographer who values quality and versatility with intuitive design, its easy-to-use features, such as a thumb-operable command dial, allow for effortless operation. $999.95

Dell busts the $1,000 price point barrier with its new Dimension L series which start in price at only $930 (with 15-inch monitor). Its entry level "L" Series PC includes a P III 733MHZ processor and all the fixing's. The new Dell mini tower design touts a button that splits the casing in two for easy no screws required access to the inside of the unit for upgrades. Through September 5th, with the purchase of a Dimension L you will receive a free printer or scanner and 1 year of free AOL service. www.dell.com.

Update: Specs of the Dell Dimension L Series have changed since the taping of the video.

Dell Dimension L Specifications

For business travelers, Tumi's new Carry-On Vertical Office is just the ticket. This office on wheels features a padded front compartment for your computer, a removable divider panel/file section for business documents, and enough extra space for an overnight change of clothing. $595. www.tumi.com

A ThinkPad for $1,100 may seem like a misnomer bit it's true. IBM's virtually bullet proof ThinkPad product line, with this new super low price, is our pick for best value notebook. The laptop features a built-in floppy and CD ROM dive, a 500 MHz Intel Celeron processor and has a huge 6 GB hard drive. The screen is a bit small at 12.1 inches and it weighs a hefty 6-pounds but like the man says, "the price is right." www.ibm.com

IBM ThinkPad I Series 1210 Specs