Cool New Ways To Communicate (NAPSA)—Whenfashion meets technology, the cool crowd has something new to talk about—and a new wayto do the talking. Staying in touch can now bebothstylish and fun with wearable walkietalkies that can be clipped onto a belt, hooked onto a backpack or worn aroundthe neck. Sheer coolness aside, the new XLinx™ communication device has at least three things goingforit: it’s easy to use, inexpensive, and offers enough of a range—one to two miles—to let users keep in contact with friends and family at places like shopping malls, sporting events or just around the neighborhood. “XLinx Two-way Communicators are able to interact with any other FRS/GMRShandheld product,” notes Ben Lowinger, vice president for brand development at XACT Communication, the THE HEIGHT OF TECHIE COOL: Trendy youngsters are sporting XLinx wearable walkie-talkies on their backpacks, belts and around their necks. makers of XLinx. “Best of all, they are easier to use and harderto lose than handheld units, and—unlike cell phones—they don’t incur expensive charges.” These wearable “wonders” talkie, reminiscent of Dick Tracy, ward styles and bold colors that make them both attractive and useful. They retail for approximately $30-40 and can be foundat most major chain retailers. For those enamored of gadgets, the company also makes WristLinx”, the first two-way wristwatch communicator. It’s a combination sports watch/walkie- consumerelectronics solutions are especially well-suited for today’s younger consumers who remain come in a numberof fashion-for- and was recently dubbed “the coolest thing in gadgets” at the ConsumerElectronics Show. The company’s goal is to offer consumers a fresh user experience through innovative design at an optimum price. Its personal on the move, but are never disconnected. You can get a better look at this vision of the future online at www.xactcommunication.com or learn more by calling 1-866-466XACT(9228).
