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try a big tablet for desktop pc relief
This super-sized, all-in-one PC/tablet can alleviate chronic office- or home-computing fatigue. Dell’s XPS 18 packs a robustly powered, touch-sensitive HD display running Windows 8. Its 18.4-inch diagonal dimensions offer three times the screen area of an Apple iPad. Just 5 pounds and Rx pad-slim, the eminently totable XPS 18 averages five hours of battery life on one charge. Available at dell.com. $899-$1,449.99.
Presenting the latest and greatest in high-tech gizmos, gear, and gadgetry
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fly an observation drone of your own
You don't have to be a CIA agent to view your surroundings from a silent eye in the sky. The FAA hasn’t finalized rules for US civilian drones, so you’re still free to scope out your leaf gutters or that dogleg on the golf course nearby with an AR.Drone 2.0. The toucan-size hovercraft, from French tech innovator Parrot, beams crisp, airborne video to your smartphone. Available at gamestop.com. $299.99.