Fujitsu P5000 Notebook Computer
This 3.4-lb., full-featured notebook is designed primarily for mobile applications. It has the processing power to handle demanding applications but the screen and keyboard size are limiting factors.
The model I reviewed had the new Intel Pentium M Processor 900MHz, which offers better performance and longer battery life than a conventional Pentium at that speed. Wireless networking was provided by an 802.11g card, which far exceeds the capabilities of the more common 802.11b specification.
The P5000 has a modular bay that can be filled with the included DVD/CD-RW combo drive or a second battery. In either case, it increases the weight beyond 3.4 lbs. Among other features are a 40 GB hard drive, PC Card and flash media slots, Ethernet and modem as well as various ports including USB 2.0 and Firewire. Nothing is missing.
I tested the P5000 in a variety of settings — including a four-hour train ride to check out the new wireless Internet access available on some trains. It worked well as did the battery, lasting the entire trip with room to spare.
I loved this little powerhouse, with one exception. During the several weeks I had it, I never quite got used to its slightly small keyboard. Price: $2,499 and up. 
Lexmark P707 Photo Jetprinter
Anyone shopping for an inkjet printer has the right to be confused. With an ever-increasing number of seemingly similar models on the market, how do you choose?
Special features for printing photos set the Lexmark P707 apart from the pack. Digital camera users who don't already have a flash card reader will be particularly interested in this model because it has four slots on the side that can handle six different types of cards. You can print directly from the cards or copy the files to your computer.
The resolution goes as high as 4,800 x 1,200 dpi on photo paper and 2,400 x 1,200 dpi on all other paper. Using photo paper, I printed several high-resolution pictures taken with a digital camera and the prints look excellent. My friends say the quality is comparable to what they get with their 35 mm cameras.
The software that comes with the P707 is capable of editing and managing your images and is all you need for common tasks such as red-eye removal or cropping.
The printer also produces good-quality monochrome business documents but it is slow. As with all inkjet printers, the cost of cartridges is high. Caveat emptor. Price: $150.
Kyocera 7135 Smartphone
Most hybrid devices make sacrifices in order to cram lots of features into a single device, but not the 7135. It is an excellent flip phone with every desirable feature you could imagine.
You can use it as a speakerphone, and you can access all the data features provided by Bell Mobility's 1X network. (This is a far better way of sending and receiving short text messages or e-mail than other phones I have tried, but Web browsing is still a challenge.) It is also a Palm hand-held with a stylus and the usual Palm navigation buttons, as well as an MP3 player and a voice recorder.
The 7135 is well-designed and feels good to handle. The bright colour screen may be short on real estate but it gives up nothing in terms of quality. Battery life is extremely good and can be extended further by turning off the phone function when using the PDA.
I had problems positioning the phone against my ear be-cause the sweet spot is small. It's easy to miss it and to think that the person on the other end isn't speaking up. Price: $699 and up from Bell Mobility depending on rate plan chosen.
