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by Ed Curran

NOTEWORTHY NOTEBOOK

Type reports, play learning games, do research, and then upload it all to a PC to print or e-mail. Youngsters may actually want to do their homework using the new ClassMaster Notebook. With a NetLink feature and wireless vPort, students can even connect safely to the Internet with no worries for mom or dad. In stores this fall for $150. Look for more great gadgets at www.technogadgets.com.



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