Scott Steinberg | Josh Sens
Tools Of The Trade
by
Josh SensHelp your kids get pumped about returning to the classroom with
these cool essentials in their backpacks. Yes, we know you'll be
snagging some for your office. - By
Scott Steinberg and Josh Sens
The word on the new
Bookmark Dictionary II is … is … let's
look it up. This handy electronic dictionary is a great traveler's
companion stocked with 130,000 words and definitions. Best of all,
it's slim and flexible, so you can use it as a bookmark. $60. (800)
431-2486,
www.zelco.com.
Color us intrigued by
Sharpie's new line of retractable
markers. Available in eight vivid hues - including berry, lime,
and turquoise - they have no cap and require only one hand to
operate. $4.89 (2-pack) to $19.56 (8-pack).
www.sharpie.com
Whereas many mechanical pencils are a nightmare,
Paper Mate's
Advancer handles like a dream. This self-advancing model
mercifully makes constant clicking a thing of the past. $2.38
(2-pack), $3.57 (3-pack), $5.95 (5-pack).
www.papermate.com
Keen on doubling your pleasure and productivity? Grab the
Tandem, a revolutionary ballpoint pen and highlighter combo
from Paper Mate. Combining both tools' best attributes into a
single unit, the gadget uses smear-resistant ink and accepts
refills. $5.19.
www.papermate.com
Close your eyes. Picture an object. Got it? Good. Now, try and put
one past
Radica's 20Q, the consummate electronic edition of
the classic stumper "20 Questions." The pocket-size gadget serves
as both an accomplished intellectual sparring partner and an
essential traveling companion. $10. (800) 854-9551,
www.radicagames.com
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