It’s not hard to get lost in the Big Easy, especially during the celeb-packed party fest known as NBA All-Star Weekend. Luckily for you, rolling out has six tools that will help you survive the weekend. -g. p. godfrey 
Canon PowerShot TX1
The future is now with an Optical Image Stabilizer Technology and DIGCI III Image Processor, you will be able to recount all the best memories from the event in HD. ($449.99, canon.com)
T-Mobile Sidekick Slide
As the first Sidekick in the franchise with an exclusive slide screen, this phone not only has the look, it also has the technology via one-touch instant messaging and MySpace, to help you stay connected for the weekend.
($199.99, tmobile.com)
Air Jordan XX3
OK, so it’s not a gizmo per se, but the Air Jordan 23 splices signature Jordan style with technology not found in any other basketball sneaker. Whether you need fresh kicks to match your outfit, or want to shoot hoops, the Zoom Air and Independent Podular Suspension pillars has Nike touting this shoe as the “lowest profile mid-sole ever.”
($230.00, jumpman23.com)
Sharper Image 10-30×21 Compact Zoom Binocular
Want to know how many tattoos Allen Iverson really has? With a 10X magnification that can stretch up to 30X, you will be able see the tiniest details from the nose bleeds. Hey, courtside is overrated when you have these.
($49.95, sharperimage.com)
Logoart Pro Watch II
Don’t miss a minute of action during All-Star Weekend — on or off the court — with this stainless steel watch that features the New Orleans Hornets logo on the face.
($79.99, store.nba.com)
Sequiam Biometrics BioBox
So you’ve got the ultimate survival kit, but now you need to protect what’s yours. With BioBox’s fingerprint scanner lock technology, everything from your cameras to your wallet will be protected. Hello 2020!($239.95, sequiam.com)
