The Digital Journal TechStyle Section

Apple iPod nano: Good things come in small packages Just when you thought Apple couldn’t possibly release a smaller iPod, out came the “impossibly small” iPod nano. A miniaturized twin of the original, nano can hold more than 1,000 songs or 25,000 photos. “iPod nano is a full-featured iPod in an impossibly small size, and it’s going to change the rules for the entire portable music market,” says Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Sexily sleek, this wafer-thin tech toy can fit comfortably into the palm of a child’s hand. The new iPod comes with a universe of accessories including, of course, the unisex fashion must-have of the decade: bright white earbuds. For more information, check out apple.ca and apple.com Price:

2GB (500 songs): $249 (CAN), $199 (US)

4GB (1,000 songs): $299 (CAN), $249 (US)

THE Motorola ROKR

iTunes is celebrating the recent matrimony between Motorola, Cingular and Apple. Now, you can sync your iTunes with the new Motorola ROKR phone and listen to your favourite songs while sending text messages, taking photos or checking email. You can even pause the music when your phone rings, so you won’t miss any incoming calls. Configuring iTunes onto the ROKR is simple; just connect the phone to your computer and choose the songs you want to sync.

Epson P-4000: Vivacious viewer

One of the challenges of digital cameras is finding somewhere to store all the photos you’ve taken. Well, look no further. Epson recently announced the Epson P-4000 Photo Viewer, an upgrade to the popular predecessor, the Epson P-2000. The P-2000 sent shockwaves throughout the industry, earning two Best Product Awards from Digital Journal (best portable media device, best photo viewer). The P-4000 is an upgrade worthy of the same attention, with its larger 80GB hard disk, 3.5-inch LCD screen and higher-powered battery. “With a crystal-clear screen and huge storage space, the Epson P-4000 is a must-have tool for any photographer. There is no competition,” says Christopher Hogg, Editor of Digital Journal magazine.

What you should know:

Epson’s photo viewers display crisp, vibrant images, and with its expanded hard drive capacity, the P-4000 will store tons of photos, music or movies. In addition, the large display enables incredible viewing wherever you go. Share your photos with family and friends wherever you are: in the car, at work or on the beach. You can also add music files to your slide shows for a customized, fun and lively presentation.

For more information, check out epson.ca and epson.com

Price: $745 (CAN), $629 (US)