The Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer.

This is the voice activated grocery list organizer that comes pre-loaded with over 2,500 food, beverage, household, beauty, and office items, and recognizes words as specific as swordfish, emory boards, and lawn bags, allowing you to store and print shopping lists simply by speaking the name of the item. Designed to magnetically attach to your refrigerator (also can be wall-mounted or kept on a countertop), the organizer uses a speaker-independent voice recognition system to match a spoken item with one in its database. It has an easy-to-read LCD screen that puts your list in alphabetical order, and it also recognizes errands, such as going to the bank, library, or veterinarian. Simply press the print button for a categorized list generated by the device's built-in thermal printer (never requires ink replacement). You can also add items to the organizer's database, up to a maximum of 5,000 items. The organizer will automatically turn off its voice recognition system after 30 seconds of inactivity, yet still displays your shopping list on its screen. Requires four AA batteries. 7 1/2" H x 4" W x 1 1/4" D. (10 1/2 oz.) Expected available date: 01/29/2008.

The Paperless Paperback.

Winner of the Popular Science Best of What's New award, this is the device that stores up to 160 electronic books and displays them on a patented screen that replicates the contrast of black ink on light-gray paper, resulting in high-contrast and a reading experience that is similar to a page in an actual book. The 6" screen uses E-Ink technology, an award-winning electronic paper that reflects light like ordinary loose-leaf and is capable of maintaining displayed text without drawing electricity. Unlike typical backlit LCDs, the screen will not cause eye fatigue and it is visible in direct sunlight, allowing for convenient use outdoors. About the size of a paperback, but less than 1/2" thick, the unit only draws power when you press the page turn buttons, ensuring up to 7,500 page turns on a single charge, enough to read The Da Vinci Code 16 times before recharging is required. The device connects to a PC for purchasing and downloading electronic books from an online store with 20,000 titles, or digital texts can be uploaded using a memory card. The unit has an integrated music player that is compatible with unencrypted MP3 and AAC formats, and it supports Word documents, Adobe PDFs, and JPEGs. Includes 192 MB of internal memory, PC software for transferring content, USB cable for recharging the battery and downloading content, and a protective cover. Text size enlarges at the touch of a button. Requires WindowsXP. 7" L x 5" W x 1/2" D. (9 oz.) Expected available date: 02/08/2008.

The LP-to-MP3 Converter.

This is the belt-driven turntable that plugs into your computer via USB, plays, converts, and saves your prized vinyl LPs to MP3 format for playback on an iPod or other MP3 device, allowing you to take your favorite out-of-print music, comedy, and spoken-word recordings anywhere you go without risk. In addition to providing high-speed vinyl audio conversion to MP3, the turntable plays LPs at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds (adapter included), and its adjustable anti-skating control provides increased stereo balancing. Includes 1/8" RCA output and cable for connection to a stereo system equipped with either a CD or AUX input. Protected by a dust cover, the system includes recording and cleaning software (PC/Mac) for breaking songs into individual tracks and the removal of scratches, hisses, and pops, but will operate with any software that supports USB audio-input sound cards. 20 1/4" W x 3" H x 17" D. (8 3/4 lbs.)

The Wide Coverage Germ Eliminating Wand.

This device uses UV-C light to eliminate 99% of bacteria, viruses, mold, and dust mites in bathrooms, on kitchen surfaces, or in bedding, without producing ozone or using toxic chemicals, and it has a 6" long bulb, ensuring a wide coverage area and rapid disinfection of carpets, large quilts, or other expansive inorganic surfaces. The ultraviolet light eliminates E. coli, salmonella, staphylococcus, and germs that cause the flu and the common cold when it is held 3" above the contaminated surface for 20 seconds. The wand is programmable for use in 5- or 60- minute intervals and has an automatic shutoff feature. Includes AC adapter or uses four AA alkaline batteries (not included). 2 1/4" H x 3 1/2" W x 21" L. (13 oz.)

The Slide And Negative To Digital Picture Converter.

This device converts old 35mm slides and film negatives into digital images, allowing you to easily preserve your memories without having to rely on a conversion service. Slides and negatives are placed into a tray that aligns each properly; the touch of a button scans the image instantly. It has a 5MP CMOS sensor that provides 10 bits per color channel for data conversion and uses fixed focus and automatic exposure control and color balance, resulting in clear digital images without loss of quality. It can scan images up to 1,800 dpi and uses three white LEDs as a back light source. For photo transfers and power, it has a USB cable that plugs into a PC running Windows XP (requires USB 2.0) and includes software that allows you to edit, crop, and resize your slides as well as convert your negatives into positives. 6 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W x 3 1/2" D. (1 lb.) Expected available date: 01/31/2008.