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New Travel Toys; A range of innovative gadgets can help make every journey smoother -- or at least a lot more fun.(Brief Article)
Byline: Karin Bennett
Why settle for the in-flight movie? New technology allows you to select all the films and music you need to keep you entertained from Santiago to Sydney. The trend for this year's digital accessories is getting more out of less. Phones, cameras, MP3 players and PDAs are finally reaching the point where you can multitask with a single gadget. Audio and video devices provide the morning news or last night's episode of "Friends." And electronic translators can ease encounters in foreign lands. So check out what we've found to keep you company on your next trip.
CAPTION(S): Speak English? TG-450 Translator: This gizmo holds 400,000 words and 12,000 phrases in 12 different languages. It also converts currencies and recognizes phonetic spelling ($39.95; franklin.com).
Portable Theater: Lyra Audio/Video Jukebox: Missed your favorite TV show? Never mind; you can catch up on the plane. The Lyra holds up to 80 hours of pre-recorded TV shows, ...
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