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 Ditch the Dreaded Data Plan
A shiny, new smartphone may seem enticing, but then your practical side snaps you back to reality by reminding you of the exorbitant rates for data plans. Luckily, there are wireless gadgets that aren't smartphones that can satisfy your need to surf without getting wireless carriers involved at all. We've outlined our five favorite devices to get the Web in your hands.
 A Subscription-Based Starter Laptop
The Everex Zonbu, a bare-bones Linux notebook, is easy-to-use and promises seamless updates and service via Zonbu's subscription service. It also runs on green, or energy-efficient, parts furnished by VIA. See if it's the perfect match for the technophobe in your life.
 Label Printing Made (Almost) Fun
Printing labels is a breeze with the QL-570 Professional Label Printer from Brother. This nifty silver-and-black label machine lets you print labels in all shapes and sizes, including precut labels and continuous rolls. But will you have to wait long for your labels to finish printing? Find out in our hands-on review.
 Windows in a Window
If you're nostalgic for the old programs or operating systems of yesteryear, a virtual machine can help you go back in time. Check out our how-to guide to get back to the good old days, without any consequences for your current system.
 DIY: Build the Ultimate USB Key
Thumb drives are great for moving important files from place to place, but you can really put your hardware to work by uploading a few key applications. Take a look at our do-it-yourself flash drive project for more.
 GoodCleanTech: Scientists Develop Microfiber Fabric to Power Electronics
We already have bags and backpacks that can charge gadgets, so it's not too much of a leap to imagine that someday our clothing may be able to power up a cell phone or MP3 player. That day may be sooner than you think, thanks to a new microfiber fabric capable of generating its own electricity. To read more about the supercharged style of the future, check out GoodCleanTech.com.
 TechnoRide: Car Camera Recorder Pro
Wish that you could have a visual record of everything that happens in front of your car? Enter Brickhouse Security's Car Camera Recorder Pro. It's a rearview mirror sleeve that comes with a built-in video camera, a 2.5-inch LCD, and a memory card slot. We tell you how it works on TechnoRide.com.
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