It's portable, affordable, versatile and sure to entertain everyone. The XPJ Personal Entertainment Projector creates the home theater experience for a fraction of the cost.

Not only that, it is designed for use with all sorts of devices. It can be connected to any Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, iPod, DVD player, computer, camera or just about any video system.

The impressive picture and low price also sets the XPJ PEP aside from other products. The XPJ sports a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels (VGA) and projects images from 40 inches to 70 inches — making it ideal not only for the home but for use in businesses, churches and schools to name a few. Think how super your movies, video games or presentations will look at that size.

Adding to its affordability is the installed proprietary 270-watt lamp. In more expensive projectors, many lamps alone are $250 — almost the price of the entire XPJ unit itself. A back-up lamp is included, saving any embarrassing moments should the image suddenly go black.

Replacement lamps cost about $30, and each lamp is rated at 300 hours.

The XPJ projector comes with a VGA connector, AV Composite and S-Video ports, built-in stereo speakers, a RCA audio/video cable and a remote control. As an option accessory, the PEP's audio-out jack allows connection to a sound system for the ultimate theater or gaming experience.

The XPJ, from Olens Technology, is manufactured to UL specs and retails for $280. For more information visit www.olenstechnology.com.

TOTALLY BAMBOO

Green, gorgeous and designed for homes and businesses, the all bamboo sink is one of the newest in a line of environmentally sustainable bamboo products by Totally Bamboo.

"This product is not only as green as it gets but about the most unusual sink you'll ever see too," said Tom Sullivan, president of Totally Bamboo. "The bamboo sink is impervious to abuse and will look great for decades."

The sinks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Sealed in waterproof polyurethane, they carry a 10-year guarantee.

"Our craftsmen hand turn each sink on a huge lathe and then meticulously hand rub the finish to a low sateen sheen," said Sullivan, whose company developed the world's first bamboo cutting board 10 years ago — since then the business has been on the forefront of numerous bamboo innovations, including solid bamboo counter tops for kitchens and baths.

The Totally Bamboo Vessel Lavatory Sinks retail for around $500. For more information call 760-471-6600 or visit www.totallybamboo.com.

Maggie Reed may be reach at trocar2000@hotmail.com. To find out more about Maggie Reed and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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