Hemispheres Magazine

First Amazon released the Kindle. Then Barnes & Noble trotted out the Nook. Now Spring Design unveils the Alex, which takes e-readers to the next level. Like its predecessors, the Alex has an electronic paper screen, but unlike the Kindle and Nook, it also has an LCD touchscreen that runs Google Android software. Along with the regular e-book reading capabilities, the Alex uses a 3G connection or Wi-Fi to visit websites on the bottom and then push the text to the top, making everything easier on the eyes.

READ ON
Alex eReader / $400 / www.springdesign.com

POCKET PROTECTOR

The 19 pockets in the SCOTTEVEST Soft Shell jacket will seem like overkill until you try it on and realize you’ll never need a briefcase again. / $175 / www.scottevest.com

IN THE CLUB

If Callaway’s FT-iZ driver were any bigger, it might completely destroy your golf ball. As it is, it will just destroy your competition. / $400 / www.callawaygolf.com

CARRY ON

With its numerous club holders, crush resistant pockets and magnetic ball storage, Datrek’s cutting-edge Assault bag is what James Bond would carry if he had time to play golf. / $180 / www.dynamicbrands.com

SUPER BOWL

The CaliBowl may not “revolutionize cooking and eating forever,” as its maker claims, but it will help prevent spills, and that’s something we can get behind. / 3 for $50 / www.calibowl.com

FINE PRINT

The Pandigital Portable Printer needs no ink (it uses special paper) and no computer (it connects directly to a camera). The picture-taking is up to you. / $130 / www.pandigital.net

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