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Written by: Todd F. Shaw

Palm-sized excitement
Sony’s long-awaited Playstation Portable (PSP) is now available to Czech game-addicts. The handheld device features WiFi connectivity and the ability to link up to 16 gamers together. Battery life is claimed to be 4-6 hours for game play and 4-5 hours for watching movies on the 480 x 272 display. In addition to a library of 21 game titles (at release), the PSP will support MP3 for audio playback as well as Sony’s own ATRAC format. Price: CZK 40,000.

Photographer’s friend
Panasonic’s 5-megapixel Lumix digital camera, the DMC-FX7, features an Optical Image Stabilizer to automatically detect and correct hand movement, and a high-performance Leica lens for exceptional rendering and vivid color reproduction. Other improvements include a 6.35-cm LCD image display and a second-generation Venus Engine LSI to handle image processing. Price: CZK 13,995.

Scan anywhere
Whether you’re scanning family photos, important documents, or magazine pages, the streamlined CanoScan LiDE 35 color scanner (1,200 x 2,400 dpi resolution, interpolated 9,600 x 9,600 dpi) automates the process with push-button technology. One simple cable provides both power and a USB connection, and the 2.0 high-speed interface enables incredibly fast transfers to your computer. While the patented Z-lid accommodates thicker originals, the whole unit is remarkably portable. Price: CZK 2,480.