At just 2.13-pounds, NEC’s VersaPro Ultralite Type VC combines advanced features with a compact design. Boasting an Intel Core Duo U2400 (1.06-GHz) ULV processor, 512MB of DDR2 memory, 40GB HDD, and a 12.1-inch XGA display. External interfaces include three USB 2.0-ports, an SD card slot, and Type 2 PC card slot. Available December 4th in Japan, with prices starting at $2,076.

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CNet reviews the Sony HDR-SR1 digital camcorder. At $1499.99, this HDD-based camcorder features a 2.1-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor, 3.5-inch widescreen LCD, 30GB of built-in memory, 10x optical / 80x digital zoom, and an HDMI port. Product page. Here’s the bottom line:

Good-quality HD video; records in 5.1 Dolby surround sound; HDMI-out port; excellent touchscreen menu and GUI; professional manual adjustable ring; external mic and earpiece ports; can store both video and pictures on harddisk. A very attractive high-end consumer camcorder, this is easy to use out-of-the-box, offering great features even if video quality could be better

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This strange looking device is actually a wireless remote for your iPod. Basically, it’s “equipped with two-way RF communication that relays all your menus, playlists, and song titles (or in tech parlance, the “metadata”) right to the screen.” Product page. Available now for $180.

The TuneView dock welcomes all 4G and 5G iPods as well as nanos and minis, and connects to your system through line-level stereo and S-video outputs. Just pop a pair of AAs into the remote and you’re laffin’ — though we kind of wish it has a clickwheel like the iPod’s (probably some patent issues there)

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