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July 5, 2011 | Everywhere
Technically Speaking
ShopTalk: On-the-Go Gadgets

Can’t make heads or tails of tech talk? Allow us to uncross your wires.

	Fresh Ink Connect this stashable printer ($170) via USB or Bluetooth to your computer, most mobile phones, and PictBridge-enabled digital cameras — and leave a paper trail wherever you go.

	Hip to Be Square Carrying cash is passe. Square, on the other hand, is plastic fantastiqué. The (free) sleek little device plugs into your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android, to accept payments via credit card.
	Screen Time Yes, that is an HD, 3-D-ready portable projector in our pocket, and, sure, we’re happy to see you. The Qumi LED projector ($499) is a mere pound and a half and about the size of a 250-page book.


	You Tube Flip off the hotel TV (it usually sucks anyway) and let the Slingbox Pro-HD ($259) tune into your home setup and DVR on your laptop, iPad, or iPhone.

	Noteworthy Haven’t abandoned paper for a digital tablet yet? The Echo Smartpen ($100) records audio and pen strokes on Livescribe dot paper, and then uploads the data to your computer.

Now that your batteries are charged, check out more of our favorite gadgets.



	Everything for $19 and $29 You celebrated with burgers, dogs, and fireworks. Round it out with good ole American bargains from the likes of Michael Stars, Loomstate, and more on our sample sale site.

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The Home Depot’s Red, White, and Blue Savings Event
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When: Thru July 4.
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