09/ 27/ 2005
Find Your Way
A GPS system on steroids, the TomTom GO 700 gets you where you want to go. Ultra portable and lightweight, the GO 700 features door-to-door directions to anywhere in the United States and Canada. Assisted by satellite navigation, it allows continuous navigation, even in tunnels, while the built-in Bluetooth connection lets you make hands-free calls right from your device.
Cost: $900
Scan Happy
Go ahead and start thinking about what can take the place of that bulky scanner on your desk. With the DocuPen R700 from Planon, you can finally get rid of that monstrosity. Featuring a dual-roller guiding system and optical registration technology, the DocuPen scans all your documents seamlessly--and in fewer than four seconds each. And since it’s the size of a pen, you can store it or take it anywhere.
Cost: $200
Weigh In
If you packed too much or brought too much work with you, heavy baggage means additional charges by most airlines. Avoid the surcharges with Magellan’s 100-pound Spring Scale. Weigh your suitcase before you check in to make sure you’re carrying cargo that’s lighter than the limit. Made of aluminum and stainless steel, the Spring Scale is durable enough to hold your heavy load, but slender and light enough to slip inside your suitcase.
Cost: $33
In a Bind
Stranded on the side of the road with a blown radiator hose? Don’t miss that important sales call--reach for Rescue Tape from Harbor Products. Withstanding temperatures up to 500 degrees F, Rescue Tape is a self-bonding waterproof tape that sticks to anything--wet, dry, dirty or oily. What’s more, Rescue Tape resists up to 8,000 volts per layer, making it the perfect tape to use when doing electrical work.
Cost: $25 for two rolls
