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Add one more projector to the low-cost arena. Epson’s VS200 arrives with 2,300 lumens of output, the ability to work with just a USB cable connection (that and AC power), 800-by-600 pixel resolution (SVGA), a 4:3 aspect ratio, and a direct price of $429. Epson says its plug ‘n’ play feature means that as soon as you plug it in, your laptop or PC should auto-recognize the projector and display images onscreen and through the projector.

You have plenty of options if you’re looking for an external hard drive or some home storage that does more than just keep your files and data backed up, but the new Western Digital My Book Live is a network attached storage (NAS) device that lets you put your files anywhere in the house and access them from any other network-connected device.

The My Book Live adds a 100MBps Ethernet jack on the back of the popular My Book line of external drives, comes in 1TB or 2TB models, and retains its USB 2.0 port in case you want to daisy-chain the device to another hard drive for expanded storage. The My Book Live also functions as a media server and allows you to stream music or movies on the drive to other devices in the house, like your XBox 360, PlayStation 3, PC or Mac running iTunes, or just as an open network share.

Western Digital isn’t the only manufacturer in this game: LaCie’s Wireless Space and Verbatim’s MediaShare are among a number of others vying for position in this market. Still, Western Digital has huge brand recognition, and the New My Book Live has a good price point: $169.99 for the 1TB model and $229.99 for the 2TB model. Both versions are available now.

Thin is in when it comes to monitors, but green is in as well, and Gateway’s new monitor lineup, just announced today, are thin, environmentally-friendly, and offer full high-definition video and sharp contrast. The 21.5 inch Gateway FHX2152L, 23-inch FHD2302L, and 24-inch FHX2402L all feature 12-million-to-1 contrast ratios, native 1920 x 1080 screen resolution, 2ms response times, and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

All three feature energy efficient LED backlighting with no environmentally harmful chemicals inside, come in recyclable packaging materials, and are all Energy Star compliant. The 21 and 24-inch models feature glossy black frames with a centered black stand and will retail for $189.99 and $249.99 respectively. The 23-inch model will list for $249.99, and has a modern-styled off-center stand with a transparent frame that’s perfect for a sci-fi movie set. All three models will be available later this month. You can read more about the announcement at PCMag.com!

Perhaps one of the least protective iPad cases available but simultaneously one of the coolest ones, Colorware’s new Grip for iPad is the first product that Colorware actually manufactures. The company has made its success on providing customization and color options for a gaming consoles, laptops, and other devices that you couldn’t get from their manufacturers.

The new Grip for iPad is made of aircraft aluminum and fits snugly around your iPad to keep it protected. It features a prominent handle on the side of the case, and comes in virtually any color you choose. It’s available in three different models: the version that fits an unpainted, stock iPad, or one of the two versions that fits an iPad that’s been painted by ColorWare with wither a glossy finish or the “softtouch” matte finish.

The Grip for iPad will cost you $300, regardless of which model you select, and each one comes with tools and instructions to make sure you install it around your iPad for the best fit and protection. New orders will ship in 3-4 weeks.

Imagine if you could switch between your PlayStation 3, XBox 360, and your Wii or other game console seamlessly without having to remove your headphones to hear the audio, or in some cases even to talk smack with the friends you’re gaming with. That’s what the new Logitech Wireless Headset F540 was built for: superior audio, ease of use, and seamless switching between up to three consoles. The F540 headset, available for pre-order at $149.99 list, comes with a base station with three RCA audio inputs so you can connect three audio sources to the same headset.

The F540 has built-in support for voice chat through the PlayStation 3 and the XBox 360, so if you connect those consoles, you won’t have to do anything special to use voice chat with other gamers. The headset is completely wireless, recharges its 10-hour batteries over micro-USB, and features a noise-cancelling microphone so your teammates hear you and not your dog barking in the background. All of your audio controls are right on the earcup, so you can control the volume, mute the microphone, or switch audio inputs just by tapping the side of your head.