HP dc7600 - Manual (Page 3)

Just when you thought you had
enough devices for your dockable iPod,
all along comes another one. This one
however, is handy if you use the MP3
player in your automobile and want to
save the juice of the rechargeable bat-
tery. Because of its price and conven-
ience we honor the Griffin PowerPod
our Best In Class Award for value and
functionality.
Although the dockable iPod can
certainly take care of itself, this power
source is an opportune appliance
when going on a long trip. Simply plug
one end of the PowerPod into your
cigarette lighter and the other to your
iPod via the FireWire cable, and
you’ve got sound, unless your car bat-
tery dies - but that’s a different story.
Even though we’ve occasional-
ly had a problem placing devices
in our cigarette lighter or they're
too loose, the PowerPod fit snugly
into the unit and even through a
few bumpy roads it never discon-
nected. Apple charges $20 for the
same FireWire cable alone, Griffin
sells the cable and power supply
on their web site for just $24.99.
You'll find the PowerPod and other
iPod accessories at the site locat-
ed at
www.griffintechnology.com.
The days of just one phone company are long
gone and even though it's been replaced by multi-
ple companies and cell phones, the wave
of the future is telephony by broadband.
The Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard is
small enough to fit in your palm with
the capabilities of an expensive
VoIP interface. This device wins
are Best In Class Award for
originality, functionality and
price.
Unlike some of its competitors, this
Actiontec product can utilize both landline (with
your existing phone) and Internet phone connections
without the need of a headset. The device actually notifies
you when you're on one line, that a call is waiting or incoming
when you’ve completed the first conversa-
tion.
Whether you’re using cable, DSL
or using a product like Skype to make
your phone calls the Actiontec Internet
Phone Wizard is very easy to
install and understand with
the software that’s included
with the system. Connection
to your computer and network
is accomplished through a
USB port. Some broadband com-
panies are offering a device like this
but you must sign a contract. No con-
tracts are required with this affordable and
compact device that has an internet price of
around $50. Find out more my visiting the company’s web site
at
www.actiontec.com
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