Now for sale is the TomTom GO 740, which is TomTom’s first “connected” device. “Connected” means the GPS can act like a cell phone to bring you updated information as you navigate. TomTom says, “[The GO 740] is a connected portable navigation device that provides the industry’s best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic delivery of helpful features including: real-time traffic information, TomTom Fuel Price Service, Local Search powered by Google, TomTom Weather, QuickGPSfix and TomTom Buddies…” Read more in TomTom’s press release.

The final two days of CES 2009 were not filled with new product announcements like the days leading up to and the first half of the event. I guess that’s not too much of a surprise as manufacturers know any product announcement on the weekend won’t get as much attention as one that happened during the work week. That said, we don’t have any new products to tell you about that turned up for sale over the weekend.

With attendance down 20% from last year, people may think CES 2009 marked the beginning of a lackluster year in the electronics world. This could not be farther from the truth. What’s there to look forward to? Higher quality LCD displays. Many more WiFi-enabled devices like GPS systems, HDTVs and digital cameras. Plus, many new phones that pose a threat to the iPhone’s dominance. We can’t wait to tell you when you can get your hands on them!

Out in Las Vegas, manufacturers are halfway through the yearly exhibition called “CES”, where the public gets to learn about the new and exciting gadgets that will hit store shelves this year. It’s not unusual that you’ll hear about a product being shown off at CES and then find it never made it to the stores. Similarly, you might be able to order a product the moment it’s announced at CES, which is what we’re most interested in. So let’s take a look at some of the coolest products from the first two days of CES that you can already buy.

Garmin Nuvi 885T
“Combining two of Garmin’s most popular features – speech recognition and lane assist with junction view – the nüvi 885T lets drivers keep both hands on the wheel and takes the guesswork out of navigation…”
Read more in Garmin’s press release

Sony Webbie HD
“The Webbie HD cameras capture daily events in high definition video and 5MP still photos. Embedded software makes it possible to quickly upload content online in a few simple clicks. Two portable designs in three stylish colors—eggplant, orange and silver—reflect your personal style while capturing every wish-you-were-here moment…”
Read more in Sony’s press release

Sony CyberShot DSC-G3
“With a focus on making photo sharing easier and more convenient, Sony today introduced the CyberShot DSC–G3. It is world’s first Wi-Fi enabled digital camera that uploads photos and videos to Web sites through any public hotspot due to its built-in Web browser…”
Read more in Sony’s press release

Kodak Zx1 HD
“The Zx1 allows users to shoot and share high-quality video quickly and simply, with 720p HD video capture – at 60 or 30 fps – a vibrant 2.0-inch LCD screen, and built-in software for easy editing and sharing of content to YouTube and other social media and networking websites…”
Read more in Kodak’s press release

Sony VAIO P Series PC
“About the size of a business envelope and roughly as thin as a cell phone, the VAIO Lifestyle PC weighs just 1.4 pounds and is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag while integrating full-PC features…”
Read more in Sony’s press release

Now for sale is the Garmin Nuvi 855, which is one of the new members of Garmin’s 805 Series of navigation devices. With a 4.3-inch widescreen display, the 855 incorporates two popular features– lane assist and speech recognition. This is a high-end GPS device, but be sure to take note of two things that it lacks: Bluetooth and traffic capability. Both those features will be available on the Nuvi 885T that’s not available yet.

Now for sale are Logitech’s G9x mouse, G13 gameboard, G19 keyboard and G35 headset. These high-priced accessories are sure to improve your gaming experience. Learn more about them in Logitech’s press release.

Now for sale is the HP Pavilion dv3z. This 4.4 pound notebook PC features a 13.3-inch LED BrightView backlit display, SuperMulti DVD player, 5-in-1 media card reader for quickly transferring photos, remote control, and premium audio system. HP says, “[The dv3z] provides powerful entertainment options, including advanced graphics and video for a true HD experience…” Read more in HP’s press release.

Now for sale is the Logitech Harmony 1100, which is a universal remote designed to simplify your home theater experience. It features a 3.5-inch full-color touch screen, rechargeable battery and RF capability. Logitech says, “As more and more people get the bulk of their entertainment at home, the Harmony 1100 will help people get more out of their home-entertainment experience – for a fraction of the price of traditional custom-installed remotes…” Read more in Logitech’s press release.

Now for sale is the Roxio Toast 10 Titanium software suite, which is the latest version of the company’s burning and digital media software for the Mac. Roxio says, “Toast is far more than better burning on Mac OS; it’s about enabling users to manage, create, enjoy and simply do more with their personal library of digital photos, music, and video…” Read more in Roxio’s press release.

Now for sale are the HP EX485 and HP EX487 MediaSmart Servers. Upgrades from the preceding generation of MediaSmart Servers from HP include increased speed, higher storage capacity and Mac compatibility. HP says, “The HP MediaSmart Server protects, stores and organizes this content from anywhere on a network so consumers can access and share it any place they are connected…” Read more in HP’s press release.

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