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TIPS & TRICKS "smartpot" that grows real herbs and flowers without needing to water or fertilize, and without having to know anything about gardening. Te Click and Grow automatically measures and applies the right amount of water, fertilizer and air based on the plant's needs. (www. clickandgrow.com; $59.99 starter kit; $19.99 for additional plants) potential radiation from cell phones. Te stylish design compliments any desktop, and can even stream your music in stereo. (www.epure. swissvoice.net; $149.99) tablet. Te eMatic EXP8 runs on Android 4.0, and offers a full-size tablet experience with a 9.7 inch high resolution screen and fast processor and GPU. Te EXP is less than a half inch thick and is a great lightweight companion for those on the go. (www.ematic.us; $179.99) COOL IN THE POOL, OR TAKE IT TO THE LAKE Sometimes even I'm at a loss for words, and the ECOXBT has almost done it this time. It's a wireless Bluetooth speaker for any device, plus it doubles as a speakerphone. Oh, it's also 100% waterproof and can be fully submerged in water. It's also rugged and stylish and comes in cool colors. (www.ecoXgear.com; $99.99) LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Need a fun dis- t rac t ion f rom work or just a cool toy to play with in the house? Check out the Carbot, Tankbot and Trekbot, micro-robotic race cars and devices that can battle opponents, navigate mazes or just drive around. Te wireless gadgets are ful ly-control lable with an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device. (www.MyDesk- Pets.com; From $24.99) A TABLET FOR EVERYONE Tablets are fun, easy for users of all ages, and you the ability to access full dynamic web, video, apps and email from anywhere. Even beter, now there's an affordable Android DOCK YOUR iPHONE IN STYLE iPhones are popular partly because of their sleek style. Now, you can add to that its elegance when charging by using the MetalDock, a charger and dock for iPhone 4/4S that offers an elegant, contemporary design, combined with heavy-duty metal construction. Perfect for the home or office, it's a simple way to stylishly display your phone. (www.bracke- tron.com; $34.95) SOPHISTICATED SWEETS Tis is not at all tech, but what the heck! For people with passionately pru- rient palates, the consum- mate confectioners at 240 Sweet have your fix of luscious luxury. We're ta l k ing magni f icent gourmet marshmallows that come in nearly 200 unique f lavors, from bacon chocolate chip and salty caramel swirl, to maple wi th bourbon sugar and even a spicy Tai chili. Te puffs are hand-craf ted in smal l batches, using only local, all natural real foods. These are def initely not your grandma's marshmallows. (www.240sweet. com; from $6.00 for small packages, also available in monthly theme sets.) A POWERFUL PORTABLE PROJECTOR Mobile professionals oſten need a projector, but they always pose a challenge in airport travel and it's just inconvenient to have to lug an extra case around. Te Acer C120 USB Projector is the solution. It's travel-friendly size is about as big as one iPhone (and the thickness of two), and the C120 instantly con- nects to a laptop or PC and is a great fit for travelers, providing up to 1280x800 resolut ion and 100 Lumens of brightness. (www.Acer. com; $259.99) MAKE YOUR MOBILE PHONE EVEN MORE MOBILE Mobile phones are convenient, but not always comfortable to use as a phone. The ePure Mobile Blue- tooth Station offers a handset and speaker phone that allows you to view your phone while speaking, without having to be on speaker. It also connects and recharges your mobile device, and has an extended Bluetooth range of more than 60 feet. Plus, it can reduce exposure to 12 December 2012 t www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com YOUR GADGETS SHOULD MATCH YOUR STYLE Whether you prefer a classic mens- wear look or something to ref lect your inner preppy, Preppy Princess has a wide range of iPad and iPhone cases for individuals wanting something more elegant than generic covers and cases. Te covers are available in "Bespoke Suite" styles, as well as shirt and tie, and nautical flag designs. Tere are also designs for the anti-preppy, in their "GTH" group. All of the products can be personally monogrammed. (www.PreppyPrincess.com; From $25) GET YOUR GAME ON… ON YOUR TABLET Tablet gaming is on the rise, but playing the games, especially first- person shooter and sports, using the touchscreen isn't the best interface and hands get in the way of the dis- play. GameStop has the solution, with its exclusive Bluetooth tablet controller, giving gamers with Android tablets a more comfortable gaming experience whether at home or on the go. It has a connectivity range of up to 30 feet, perfect for when playing tablet games when connected to an HDTV. (www. GameStop.com; $39) In the January issue, we'll have even more last-minute tech gift ideas. From everyone at CPA Prac- tice Advisor, We wish you the Hap- piest of Holidays and a prosperous New Year.