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Latest Summer Gadgets

From an underwater phone to a portable icemaker, WCBS-TV Tech Editor Brett Larson has the scoop on what's hot in summer gadgets. Larson visits The Early Show with a look at some warm-weather gizmos:

UV Monitor: Protect yourself from the sun while enjoying the outdoors with a digital Ultra-Violet rays Monitor. The device tells you the current level of UV radiation using the accepted health and safety UV index, automatically updating you every 30 seconds. It even alerts you with an alarm when it's time to go inside. Additional features include a digital clock, alarm, stopwatch timer and thermometer that reads both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Compact and portable, the monitor comes with a belt clip and sport strap. Costs $39.95.

For more information, go to: Discoverystore.com


Uniden WXI377 Submersible Cordless Phone: A phone that can be used safely around water, including in the swimming pool and bathtub! The 900MHz model is a fully submersible cordless phone designed to withstand the elements. The phone's outer shell protects it if dropped in water or exposed to rain, and the handset floats. Costs $49.99.

For more information, visit: Uniden.com

Sony Travel Speakers: With their modern, oblong shape and three-color options, the SRS-T33 travel speakers are a stylish way to bring audio to life. Offering Mega Bass sound and a 34mm neodymium magnet for a warm, rich sound, the travel speakers pack an impressive performance for a great value. Designed to match today's digital music devices, the SRS-T33 comes in silver, blue and pink models. They will sell for about $40.

For more information, visit Sony.com

Olympus Stylus 410 Digital Camera: It's a Singing in the Rain camera! With its interior completely sealed with black rubber gaskets, this all-weather metal body camera resists spills, splashes and sprays. Get it wet, wipe it off, and keep on shooting. "Semi-transmissive" LCD makes the image brighter allowing you view the LCD in direct sunlight. Records and plays back QuickTime movies with sound (includes all-weather microphone and speaker). Also features 4.0 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. Costs $349.

For more information, visit Olympusamerica.com

Olympus PT-016 Waterproof Case:Enables you to take the Stylus Digital cameras (Stylus 300, 400, and 410) under 130 feet of water. O-Ring seal prevents water from getting in the housing. Colorful red polycarbonate body means you won't misplace it under the sea. Makes the Stylus cameras a take-anywhere tool -- sand, snow, sleet or hail won't get in the way. Cost $199.

For more information, visit Olympusamerica.com

Canon CP-330 Compact Photo Printer: Super sleek and ultra-light, the Canon CP-330 Compact Photo Printer gives you the power to print directly from a wide range of Canon digital cameras and PictBridge compatible cameras - with or without a computer. And it's fast - the CP-330 produces long-lasting, high-quality 4" x 6" (postcard size) color prints in just 85 seconds. You can also print a variety of other sizes including 4" x 8" (wide size), credit card size and mini-label. Costs $279; paper/ink kit includes 36 postcard sheets for $19.99.

For more information, visit usacanon.com

Portable Ice Maker: This portable ice maker, with a stainless steel exterior, produces up to 30 pounds of ice in 24 hours -- freezing 12 cubes every six-to-eight minutes. Just add water, no plumbing required. Requires an electrical outlet. Perfect for a home bar or any kind of summer entertaining. Costs $399.

For more information, visit Frontgate.com

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