It's Here! The Holiday Buyer's Guide 2004

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Can't stand being away from your email? With the BlackBerry 7100t cell phone, you will be able to send and receive email wherever you go.

The 7100t has a speakerphone and is Bluetooth enabled, to let you surf the Web and send/receive email. When email is too slow, you can use instant messaging services such as AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, or ICQ.

The BlackBerry 7100t has an MSRP of $299.99 and is only available from T-Mobile . You can probably get it for much less, however, since rebates are often given to customers who agree to an airtime contract.

Mobile Meetings Mastered

Do you know someone with a Bluetooth cell phone who drives a lot? The Jabra SP100 speakerphone may be a good gift for them. The SP100 broadcasts calls over its 2 watt speaker, allowing you to use the phone without holding it. Since some states have enacted laws that pretty much mandate using a speakerphone, this may be very useful indeed.

You can put the SP100 on a table or lay it on your car seat. The microphone telescopes out, so you can aim it wherever you need it. The SP100 runs on two AA batteries, or uses the car power jack.

The list price for the Jabra speakerphone is $149.99. It is available through major cell phone retailers, or you can purchase it online at Amazon.com