Last month, we took a brief look at the Acer Iconia-6886 Dual-Screen Touchbook. It seems like such a fascinating device, but it does cost over $1,000. If you’re looking for a much cheaper alternative that’s a little different than the rest of the crowd, then you may want to divert your attention toward the Acer Aspire ICONIA Tablet W500 instead.

Rather than use the now popular NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and Google Android combination, this tablet is powered by an AMD C-50 dual core processor and Windows 7 Home Premium. That’s because it’s probably closer to being a netbook or notebook than it is to being a tablet. Even so, it’s 10.1-inch display is actually a touchscreen, giving you tablet functionality when you need it. When you’d prefer a more traditional configuration, the included keyboard dock provides that.

Going through the rest of the technical details, you’ll find a 32GB solid state drive, 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM, 2-in-1 card reader, four USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port with HDCP support, Ethernet (RJ-45) port, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, integrated webcam, and built-in Bluetooth. This hybrid device really does aim to provide the best of both worlds, whether you want the traditional setup of a notebook or even more portable solution of a tablet.

The Acer Aspire ICONIA Tablet W500 BZ604 is available now through Amazon for $599.99, which is $49.01 off the regular price. This includes free Super Saver Shipping as well.

Technology is getting smaller, bigger, and less expensive all the time. All three of these trends is encompassed in a product like the Patriot Xporter XT Rage USB flash drive.

Yes, thumb drives may not be the most exciting products out there, but they’ve become such an integral part of doing business. In this case, you get a 16GB (or even bigger) flash drive for a fraction of the price of what these drives used to cost. The rubber coated housing also protects the drive against drops, spills, and daily abuse.

The quad channel technology in this drive also helps to provide for some of the fastest speeds found in USB 2.0 drives. You can achieve up to 27MB/s read speeds and 25MB/s write speeds. The retractable design also ensures that there are no caps to lose.

The Patriot Xporter XT Rage 16GB USB 2.0 flash drive is on sale for 57% off on Amazon. You can get it now for $25.48, down from the regular price of $58.83. Considering that the 8GB version is still selling for $44, this is a fantastic deal. Take advantage while you can.

Keep your hands on the wheel. This has become the law in many jurisdictions around the world, including major cities like Vancouver and Los Angeles. Even so, you might really need to take that important call as you’re making your way between appointments. One option for this is the Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kit and speakersphone system.

Many people find that wearing Bluetooth headsets can be uncomfortable, especially when they have to be worn for an extended period of time. They might not like the look of them either and that’s why a Bluetooth speakerphone for the car might be more appropriate. It also helps if you have other colleagues in your carpool, since you can all get into the conference call if that’s what is needed.

This particular product comes with the trusted and reliable name of Jabra, so you know that you are getting a quality device. It is compatible with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, as well as stereo Bluetooth A2DP, remote control AVRCP, and phonebook access (PBAP). The battery offers up to 13 days of standby time and up to 14 hours of talk time. In the instance of the carpool, it also helps that the Cruiser can connect to two devices simultaneously.

The Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kit and Speakerphone is currently on sale on Amazon for $51.49, which is more than half off the regular list price of $106.04.

Just because Cisco Systems has decided to close its Flip Video division doesn’t mean that the products offered by that division are no longer any good. Cisco has promised that it will continue to support the Flip camcorder, even if it doesn’t manufacture any more or develop any new versions. It also means that, as a consumer, you might be able to score a pretty good deal on existing stock.

Such is the case with the Flip UltraHD pocket camcorder. This is exactly the camcorder that you’ve come to know, offering great 720p HD video resolution and a full 120 minutes (two hours) of storage capacity. As is signature with the Flip line, there is a built-in USB connector, easy-to-understand interface, and included FlipShare video editing and sharing software.

The greatest thing about the Flip line of pocket camcorders is their utter simplicity. Simply turn it on, point in the direction you want to shoot, and hit the big red button. Even technophobes can record life’s precious moments, both personal and professional. If you need a cheap and effective way to get your business on YouTube, a Flip camcorder can be a great investment.

Over on Amazon, they have the 120-minute Flip UltraHD on sale for $129. That’s a $100 savings over the regular price of $229.99! If you would rather spend less money, the 60-minute model is otherwise identical and is currently selling for $99.99, which is $60 off the regular price of $159.99.

Sometimes, the most important gadgets are the ones that you might forget to buy and use in the first place. We focus a fair bit on the smartphones we choose, but what about all the precious data that they contain.

For this reason, you might want to invest in the Iomega SuperHero Backup and Charger for iPhone. On the surface, it looks like a rather simple dock, but it could prove to be an absolute lifesaver. You see, all you have to do is plug it into a wall outlet like a regular charger and it’ll top up the battery on your iPhone or iPod touch.

The kicker, though, comes from the “Backup” part of the SuperHero’s name. This is because it has an SD card slot in the back. Each time that you put your iPhone in the Iomega SuperHero, it will automatically backup all of your contacts and photos. If your iPhone or iPod touch gets stolen, it can then restore that data to your replacement device.

The Iomega SuperHero Backup and Charger comes bundled with a 4GB SD card to get you started, but you can upgrade that card if you need more storage. Find the Iomega SuperHero on Amazon for $59.99, including free Super Saver Shipping.

Having a secondary display can go a long way in improving your productivity, both at work and at home. However, sometimes you just don’t have the time, money, or space to deal with a true dual display configuration. Make things so much easier for yourself with the Lilliput Mini USB Monitor instead.

Rather than dealing with separate power cables and extra video cards, the Lilliput Mini USB Monitor (clever Gulliver’s Travels reference, don’t you think?) does everything through a simple USB connection. That handles both the power and the video output. Better still, the Mini USB Monitor is compatible with a range of Windows versions, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, as well as a range of Apple OS X versions, including Tiger, Leopard, and Snow Leopard.

The seven-inch display can be used in your choice of portrait or landscape mode, the former of which might be better for IM conversations, while the latter could be good for watching videos or web apps. It has a contrast ratio of 400:1, a brightness rating of 350 cd/m2, and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. And all it takes is a USB cable.

Find the Lilliput Mini USB Monitor for $99.99 through ThinkGeek. This could be fantastic as a travel companion for your notebook PC!