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New Tech Toys Boost Laptop, iPhone

Posted Sep 12, 07 8:25 PM CDT in US,  Technology,  Business 

(Newser) – Jetsons-style briefcases may not be folding into cars just yet, but today's go-getters need more than just an ol' laptop and iphone.  CNNMoney picks out tools for the entrepreneurs of today:

  1. iMuffs Bluetooth Headset:  Elegant cordless headphones that work with your ipod and cell phone to deliver topnotch sonics. 

  1. Zipcar:  Travel just got a little easier.  For a minimal entree and annual fee you can rent a car for $9 an hour in 29 American cities.  No pick-ups or drop-offs either.
  2. Audiovox 96-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter: Charge your laptop through your car cigarette lighter.  Who needs outlets?
  3. Mensa Brain Bafflers: Sharpen your mind and improve your memory with brain teasers from America's leading smarty-pants organization.

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