What You Need To Pack In A Multimedia World

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=2.UIPS ON LiRIips™ What You Need To PackIn A Multimedia World (NAPSA)—Whether you’re heading to the beach, going on a road trip or making a flight, packing has become more high tech than just taking a toothbrush. In fact, few travelers these days leave home without a digital camera—and the more compact the better. Two ultra-compactdigital cameras fitting neatly into more pockets are the FLATFOTO and the Sony T-1. Also growing in popularity are all-in-one digital cameras and printer bundles such as the Kodak CX7525, sold at RadioShack. This bundle includes a quality digital camera as well as a computerless printer dock, so you can print wherever you go. You place the camera in the cradle, press the button and you have borderless 4x6 photos. People who spend time on the road—for family vacations or work trips—may want to invest in a device that lets them listen to their digital music collection while driving. One cost-effective solution for iPod owners is the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM transmitter, which can play music wirelessly through a car stereo. Don’t forget the batteries when you’re traveling. Even a digital music player with a robust battery life can be depleted by travel. Going the distance is the Prismatic line of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. They’re compatible with many portable digital music players. Even radio has expanded its horizons. Satellite radio players such as Sirius stream more than 120 channels of music, sports, news and entertainment, most of which are commercial free. Traveling sports fans don’t have to miss a thing while they’re on the go if they have a special receiver On the road again. Some multi- media devices deliver more ways to make the memorieslast. such as the Receiver with will especially sive rights to Sirius Sportster Car Kit. NFL fans enjoy Sirius’ exclubroadcast all NFL games—no matter what city you livein. Some of the latest high-tech gadgets combine several important travel accessories. For example, you can bring those at home along for the ride with cell phones that have camera and/or camcorder capabilities. This is also a great gift for a child heading off to camp. Replacing letters from camp, the call home can be so much more satisfying. Technology is combining so many different features into cell phones, it’s really easy to take your act on the road. For example, some phones offer camera and camcorder functionality as well as streaming media, speakerphone and a built-in MP3 player. Nokia is even offering a camera and camcorder “Fold” Phone, a fullyfeatured fold handset with a speaker phone, camera, camcorder, FM radio, Internet access, Bluetooth technology, streaming audio, and video and GPS system. For help with selecting the right multimedia device for yourlifestyle, visit any neighborhood RadioShack store or www.radioshack.com.