"They both play several different music formats, also videos and pictures.They both have FM radios which none of the Apple products have," Grant said.
Jim says if you like making your own movies, try the mini high-def camcorder by Kodak. It's $179 and has a pop-out USB connector for easy uploading.
The 8-megapixel digital camera by Casio also has a YouTube feature. It's $139.
The Audiovox digital picture frame shoots video memos. It also has a calendar so you can attach those messages to certain days. It costs $199.
The Lenmar PowerPort mini portable battery runs $20. Charge it with your computer's USB port then plug it into your cell phone or mp3 player.
If you're looking for a great laptop notebook or NETbook, Grant recommends the $399 Acer Aspire One. Jim likes the Wind from MSI which is 499-dollars.
Take-TV lets you download five hours of TV programs from the internet. Then using Take TV's $99 model, you can watch those shows on a big TV screen instead of your computer.
Product list from E-Gear Magazine:
Westinghouse Digital DPF-0804 Digital Picture Frame
$119
www.westinghousedigital.com
Coby MP705 Portable Media Player
about $60
www.cobyusa.com
iRiver L Player Portable Media Player
$69
www.iriverinc.com
Navigon 2000S GPS Navigation Device
$199
www.navigonusa.com
Casio EX-Z9 Digital Camera
$139
www.casio.com
Audio-Technica ATHC-CKM50A Earbuds
$79
www.audio-technica.com
Lenmar PowerPort Mini Portable Battery
$24
www.lenmar.com
Audiovox HomeBase Video Message Center
$199
www.audiovox.com
Acer Aspire One Netbook
$399
www.acer.com/aspireone
