Looks like the keyboard is on its way out -- next thing we'll be tossing our monitors!

Here's a device that will give you a peek into the future where monitors, keyboards and mouses (or is it mice) will all disappear into a virtual world.

Serving the needs of the millions of hand held device users, these folks have come up with a Virtual Keyboard that leverages the power of laser and infrared technology and projects a completely functional full-size keyboard onto any flat surface. The light-weight projection device weighs only two ounces, connects to your hand held device and is about the size of a disposable cigarette lighter.

Map Machine

Some people hate maps - some love them. The folks from National Geographic have put together a site for you if you belong to the latter group. They call this service "Map Machine" and their Machine provides a variety of dynamic maps (e.g. street maps, topo maps, satellite imagery) as well as the tools needed to easily enjoy the wealth of information here.

Simply enter the country, city or Zip Code. And the Machine promptly provides you with demographic and geographic detail. Then zoom in for a closer look or out to visit all sorts of exotic places!

Deal of the day

Thousands of bargain hunters visit this venerable treasure trove, Dealofday.com every day looking for the latest discounts, coupons, freebies, sale items and bargains. Many regulars pick up super bargain prices on their favorite products and from some of their regular merchants here.

The deals are updated daily with lots of new offers -- and to top it off you will find some of the best shopping advice there during your visit.

If you love movies,....

IMDB.com is great place with a huge collection of movie information including every pertinent detail about each movie, from who was in it, to who made it, trivia, filming locations along with reviews. This easy to search movie buffs' paradise contains over 6.3 million individual film/TV credits and is constantly updated with information covering all current and upcoming movie releases.

And it's priced right -- on the house for noncommercial users like you and me.

Published: July 29, 2004

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John M. "Jack" Peckham is the Executive Director of REcyber.com (the Real Estate CyberSpace Society). In that capacity he oversees the development and delivery of the latest up to the minute Real Estate Cyberspace tools, strategies, networking structures and services that the Society provides its members to leverage their effectiveness, visibility, professionalism and earnings. As host of Real Estate CyberSpace Radio, he provides over 40 hours of programming to help listeners integrate the power of the Internet into their daily business lives. He is the author of several real estate books published by Prentice Hall and Harcourt Brace Jovanovich including his latest Master Guide to Income Property Brokerage from Wiley Publishing. A columnist for the Boston Herald for nine years, his syndicated columns have appeared in over 100 papers nationwide. Jack loves to sell real estate has been involved directly in the sale of over one billion dollars in Real Estate. Today he sells in his jeans and fuzzy slippers as a one-man shop and has closed over $40,000,000 in sales on the Internet recently in 20% of his working time. The balance he spends directing the affairs of the 10,000 member Real Estate CyberSpace Society. The Society awards the RECS (Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist) Designation to members based on the current criteria. He served as Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is a Past President of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and has been honored as the Massachusetts State Realtor of the Year. You can reach Jack at or by calling 617-523-4441.