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Cell phones are supposed to make our lives easier. So why do wireless companies keep packing them with pricey extras--like color screens, Web browsers, games and e-mail--that most people don't need? Now several companies are developing stripped-down, single-use models targeted for casual users who just want to take a cell phone on vacation or stash one with their emergency flashlight. One of the first to market will be the Hop-On Wireless (shown here) priced at $30 for 30 min. of talk time. To keep costs down, the device (about the size...
...rarefied realm of six-speaker surround sound, take a look at the RV31. A DVD player with one of the best surround-sound simulators, it'll turn your little stereo into a system worthy of the cineplex. Not only that, the player's Cinema Mode improves detail and color for a richer picture. www.panasonic.com...
...Palm and a cell phone at the same time, you'll understand the appeal of the curvaceous i300. The Palm OS is built right in, so you can chat while using your appointment calendar (a hands-free set and voice recognition make this a snap). One caveat: that gorgeous color screen cuts down on battery life. www.samsungusa.com...
MODERATE $1,650 COMPAQ PRESARIO 8000 If you're looking for an inexpensive way to burn your own DVDs, we've found one. Compaq's newest Presario includes a 17-in. monitor, color inkjet printer and speakers, plus a drive that writes CDs and DVDs. Besides rejuvenating old home videos, this powerhouse is a good bet for anything from PC gaming to desktop publishing. www.compaq.com
EXPENSIVE $500 SONY CLIE N760C If you have a PDA in the glove compartment of your Rolls, chances are it's a Clie. The crisp, bright screen is a work of art, with industry-best resolution and 16-bit color, all the better to display your photos and movies--which you can store on a 128MB Memory Stick. Best of all, it doubles as an MP3 player, something no other Palm does. www.sony.com/clie...