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Sony BRAVIA EX521 Series 3D LED HDTV (Starting at $749.99 for 32-inch; www.store.sony.ca)
Connected TVs are generally a bit pricier than their non-web-enabled counterparts, but this BRAVIA offers a seductive entry point. It connects to the Internet via Ethernet to stream videos from services like YouTube and can even facilitate Skype calls, though you’ll need to pick up Sony’s pricey companion camera.

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Griffin’s Beacon Universal Remote Control is available online and at Apple Stores for $69.95. Before buying, take note that separate Beacon systems exist for iOS and Android devices. Which is a disservice to households that don’t fall neatly into a single mobile OS camp (like mine).

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Omar El Akkad tests the Kindle Fire

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Kobo Vox tablets are shown in a handout photo.

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Home Entertainment

Sadly, our homes don't look like this and we aren't flying to work in jetpacks. But the one aspect of the future home that has finally trickled down from concept showroom to the average Canadian’s is the ubiquitous presence of entertainment

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Gadgets

Screenshot of Skimble Workout Trainer

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Tablets and computers

Kindle Fire
The Kindle Fire is in many ways a poor man's iPad. At $200, Amazon's full-colour tablet comes with a clean, well-designed user interface that makes it easy to quickly access books, music, video, apps and the Web. There's also very little lag when it comes to the touchscreen (in fact, it might be a little too responsive). The only real downsides are weight – it's a little on the heavy side for a 7-inch tablet – and the fact that, like Apple, Amazon tries pretty hard to keep you purchasing all your media through its own store. If you're looking for a cheap tablet that's particularly well-suited for reading electronic books, the Kindle Fire is probably your best bet. (Not yet available in Canada)

Kindle Fire a polished tablet at a bargain price

Toys

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