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The tablet is available in models with a 10.4-inch (26.41 centimeters) or 12.1-inch LCD touchscreen and Intel Mobile Pentium M or Celeron processors. It includes internal graphics, 802.11 b/g/n wireless networking and Bluetooth, and it supports as much as 1G byte of RAM. In addition to a hard disk drive, the company offers the option of solid-state drive (SSD) storage.

Mobile conferencing gadget

Spracht has launched the Aura Mobile BT, a hands-free device that wirelessly transforms mobile phones, cordless phones and computers into conference phones. In a world of tiny in-ear hands-free phone headsets, the Aura Mobile BT seems like the boom-box of hands-free devices, measuring 5.5 inches by 3.125 inches by 1 inch.

Oval, with two speakers in the center and button controls around the edges, the device connects wirelessly to a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or computer, after which users can hear from or speak into the device to conference with others. It can sit on a table or attach to a visor in a car. It cancels unwanted noise, a handy feature as the device could easily take in sound from surrounding areas. The device works with PCs and Macintosh computers.

Priced at $129.99, the device is available on Spracht'sWeb site.

Dr. Dre's own headsets

Hip hop fans: Rap artist Dr. Dre hasannouncedhis own brand of headphones in collaboration with Monster Cable. "Beats by Dre" comes with an extra-wide headband, a push-to-listen mute and a carrying case, and delivers "unequalled performance, with remarkably natural sound, incredible transient response and rich, deep bass -- a Dr. Dre trademark," according to Monster.

The headphones will be available later this year for -- hold your breath -- a whopping $399.95.


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