A new digital video camera the VideumCam Traveler allows laptop users to take their video-conferencing equipment on the road. The computer companion, which sells for $299, comes with built-in microphone and is about the size of a standard computer mouse. It plugs into a Pentium-powered laptop through a PC card slot. Further information at: http://www.winnov.com

The Sharp MiniDisc offers the best of two worlds the crystalclear digital sound of a compact disc combined with the recording capability of a cassette, all in a much smaller format. Unlike compact discs, MDs won't skip. The solid state semiconductor memory counters the effect of vibrations and shock to deliver uninterrupted sound. MiniDiscs also have outstanding longevity and can be recorded and replayed up to a million times.

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