10/5/2004

Digital Gear: So Portable, It's Disposable

PCWorld logoSnippets at PCworld about a series of new cheap gadgets.

Our thoughts:
* Disposable camera? Bad idea. Why do I want this? Digital cameras are cheap enough, and for those who want disposable cameras (generally purchased so the user isn't concerned about breakage), why does this help them?
* Disc shredder? I can't really think of a good use for one, but I'm sure others can.
* Versatile media player? It's good, maybe very good - have to try it first. Has a lot of potential...
* Jawbone? If it works, it's great. Walt Mossberg apparently liked it, although was concerned about comfort. I like the idea, but if I can't keep it on for 30-60 minutes at a time, forget it. Also, $150 is too much.
* 13-inch LCD TV? Uh... what? Seen this before...
* Toothbrush sterilizer? People: anti-bacterial products cause MORE HARM THAN GOOD. In fact, if you've ignored everything else in this article, but I can get you to STOP buying these types of things, I've made the world a better place!

Full story at PCWorld.com