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HP Touchsmart 310 – Perfect new computer for the entire family. Has a built-in TV tuner and HP’s touch software for navigation.Epson Artisan 835 – Family-friendly wireless printer makes printing activities and brilliant photos fast and easy!Sodastream home soda maker ($80+) – make soda from your own kitchen using regular tap water!http://www.sodastreamusa.com/store.aspxLogitech Harmony 650 All-In-One Remote control ($75) –Universal remote cleans up the clutter and controls up to five devices for

Logitech Harmony programmable remote controls ($50-250)http://www.logitech.com/en-us/remotes/universal-remotesDump the multiple remote controls for receivers, televisions, entertainment devices and simplify your life with one easy-to-use Logitech Harmony remote control. Easily programmable on your computer, these marriage-saving gadgets make using the various functions as easy as pressing the cleverly-named “Watch TV” button. Slingbox ($180-300)http://www.slingbox.com/Take your television

A friend of mine created and passed along this video... (apparently it was 'last night from a hotel room-- whatever dude, it looks great). I'm a VMWare Fusion user myself, but I gotta say-- this video makes the Parallels argument pretty compelling. I'll give it a whirl, but in the meantime, watch:Looks like the guys over at Parallels found a way to separate themselves from the competition. Seems an easy way to run Windows apps on a Mac you're away from. Sure, sure, there are inherent limits-- but

In less than a month students will be heading back to class, and with them... the latest tech gadgets.Let's start with some fun gadgets I've found for this year's back-to-school shopping:Neverlate 7-day Alarm Clock ($35, ThinkGeek.com)Set each day's wake-up alarm based on your class schedule. Set the snooze time from 1-30 minutes and up to 7 independent daily alarms. The 5" cube has a battery backup and even has a "nap" timer. Brilliant! USB Memory Watch ($20-$40, ThinkGeek.com)It's a watch!