Tiny cell phones with built-in digital cameras and removable metallic faceplates. Pocket-sized PCs in different shapes and sizes. Wireless headsets and iridescent MP3 players. Technology devices have become everyday companions for many people, and these devices have grown increasingly stylish as well as functional. "Now more than ever, consumers are treating our products as less of a luxury and more of a necessity," says Gary Shapiro, president of the Consumer Electronics Association. "The need to stay connected with friends, family and co-workers is crucial to managing our active lives."
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