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LED Pocket Pico Video Projector
LED Pocket Pico Video Projector

LED Pocket Pico Video Projector

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3M LeadCheck Swabs

What's to love: A plug and play projector for smartphones, tablets and laptops.

What does it do: This portable projector is 3.9-by-3 inches and is made by Magnasonic. Great for work presentations or movie night in the backyard. It can project a sharp image of up to 60 inches and the built-in rechargeable battery will last up to two hours per charge. Comes with built-in speakers, but external speakers can be used by plugging them into the headphone jack. While adapters are included for plugging in various devices, adapters for Apple products must be bought separately. The projector sells for $179.99. More information at magnasonic.com.

3M LeadCheck Swabs

What's to love: Easy-to-use swabs reveal test results within 30 seconds.

What does it do: To use, crush the tube, shake and then swab surfaces such as painted wood, metal, plaster or drywall, where lead might be found. The test can detect levels of lead at 600 parts per million and will turn red if lead is detected. The kit includes a test confirmation card to verify results. List price for a kit with four swabs is $22.50. More information at 3M.com.

-- Cary Jenkins

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