Duct Tape Roses – $18.00

Afraid to send a guy flowers? We have the perfect flower to send. Duct Tape Roses. Great for Valentine’s Day an anniversary gift, graduation gift or special birthday gift. Choose your color and quantity. Sold in quantity 3, 6, 9 or 12. Packaged with tissue, ribbon and cello wrapped.

The Duct Tape Roses is available from Abernook for $18.00.

Holographic Candlelit Dinner Kit – $5.99

Any other human, when presented with a nice romantic candlelit dinner with the “significant-other” of their choice, would probably see hearts floating in their eyes. You, however, are one of those above-average superhumans (aka “Geek”), and as such are not as easily swayed by simple biological imperatives, and chances are good your chosen mate is as much geek as you are. Consequently, your natural cynicism requires the use of technology to generate those floating hearts.

The Holographic Candlelit Dinner Kit is available from Think Geek for $5.99.

Star Wars Padmé Amidala Costume – $39.99

Even geeks have fantasy’s. From Rubies Costumes new “Secret Wishes” line, this sexy Padmé Amidala costume is perfect for Halloween parties or other special occasions. Includes slinky jumpsuit with attached boot tops and belt.

The Star Wars Padmé Amidala Costume is available from Star Wars Shop for $39.99.

My Perfect Guy Keychain – $5.99

My Perfect Guy talking key chain. Tired of looking for that “Perfect Guy”? Your search is finally over! Placing your needs before his own, this delightful talking key chain character always knows just what to say to make you happy! With a gentle squeeze of his tummy, My Perfect Guy speaks one of 10 custom messages designed to keep you laughing for a lifetime! Key chain is approx,6 inches CONDITION: New perfect gift for the girl who has everything;) except the perfect guy! The perfect guy! says thing only she wants to hear like “You shouldn’t be cleaning that ,Let’s hire a maid” or “Honey is it ok if I make dinner tonight ? ” plus 8 more funny sayings that you wouldn’t say yourself but she wishes you would

The My Perfect Guy Keychain is available from Amazon for $5.99.

TowelSpa Towel Warmer – $79.50

Our TowelSpa Towel Warmer thoroughly warms your towels, blankets, robes, or socks in only 6 minutes. Simply place a towel inside this towel warmer, close the lid, and press the warming button. By the time you step out of the shower, your towel will be perfectly toasty.

The TowelSpa Towel Warmer is available from Frontgate for $79.50.

2 Carat Mug – $14.95

Heard the one about the sparkling ‘diamond’ ring that’s attached to a porcelain mug? It’s hilarious. Especially seeing as it’s packaged in a beautiful presentation box that only shows the gleaming ring. Haha!

The 2 Carat Mug is available from Firebox for $14.95.

Zombie Cupid Eats HEAAAARRRTTTS!! – $4.99

Valentine’s Day: 2099. It’s been a long hard fight against the Zombie Hordes, but the end is near. They are overpowering us. We’ve done our best, but we just couldn’t . . . . There’s a bang on the door. OMG, it’s Zombie Cupid. And he doesn’t have love-hearts at the end of his arrows . . . he has REAL hearts! And he’s eating them. Oh no! He’s coming this wa[end transmission from a bleak future]

The Zombie Cupid Eats HEAAAARRRTTTS!! is available from Think Geek for $4.99.

Handheld Percussive Massager. – $49.95

After rigorous testing by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, this handheld percussive massager earned the “Best” rating because it produced the most invigorating massage and allowed panelists to easily pinpoint sore muscles. While panelists criticized competing models for being too vigorous, the best percussive massager was lauded for its perfect massage intensity that was “very comfortable and relaxing.” The best massager earned the highest marks for relieving soreness in the shoulders, neck, back, and legs, leading one panelist to say its thumping nodes provided “a smooth massage that quickly loosened tight muscles.”

The Handheld Percussive Massager. is available from Hammacher for $49.95.

Personalized Beans – $36.00

Share the magic of these personalized beans as they grow with your name or message intact. Maximum of 10 characters per bean.

• size: 3/8″L x 5/8″W
• personalization: max of 10 characters per bean

The Personalized Beans is available from Abernook for $36.00.

Valantine’s Tree – $25.00

This is a unique and original green gift. A tree will be planted as a Valentine gift in the
honoree’s name to commemorate his / her Love. This Eco-Friendly gift shows your originality and green conscience. A Tree will be planted in your selected US State, Israel or the Amazon. The Honoree will receive an elegant Tree Certificate, with your Name as the sender(s) and the tree number so they can find the tree location online.

The Valantine’s Tree is available from TreeInstead for $25.00.

iPillow – $19.95

Our soft, plush iPod pillow doubles as a WORKING radio. Use its built-in FM scan radio with audio speaker, or connect it to your iPod or CD player, computer, or other audio device and enjoy great sound.

The iPillow is available from KlearGear for $19.95.

If none of the above grab your fancy check out what other gadget blogs are talking about:

• Random Good Stuff – Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
• PopSci – Valentine’s Gift Guide For Your Geek Chic Girlfriend
• Hardware Sphere – Valentine Gifts Idea for Boys
• Valentine`s Day Gift Guide: Technical Gifts for Your Sweetheart
• inhabitat – Great Green Gift Ideas for Valentines Day!
• Geeks are Sexy – The Geek Guide to Valentine’s Day Gifts
• Gaj-It – Valentine Gifts for the Gadget Lover
• Tech Styling – Top 5 Valentines Day Gadget and Gifts For Him
• TWWWB – Gadget gift guide for Valentine’s Day

If you know of any other guides worth listing please let us know in the comments and we’ll add them.

Magna-Bones 32 pcs – $14.99

Magna-Bones includes the skeletal remains of a Triceratops. Once you dig out your bones, assemble and pose Tri-Tops. Learn about their history and life on the collectable tin card.
- Feel like a real paleontologist!
- Build cool models with bone shaped rods.
- Endless hours of construction!
- An excellent way to develop scientific knowledge and social development.

The Magna-Bones 32 pcs is available from Amazon for $14.99.

Wooden War Engine Kits – $19.99+

These kits let you bring back all the fun of flinging. Each one can assemble in just a few hours, and provides a fantastic scale model of an actual war weapon of yore. The catapult is perfect for chucking balls of paper and other small objects over cubicle walls. The trebuchet is better for long range targets (like the water cooler or networked printer). And, all you need to put them together are some strong fingers (or pliers), a cutting tool, and glue (not included). Both kits are perfect for showing your love of retro weaponry.

The Wooden War Engine Kits is available from Think Geek for $19.99+.

Classic Video Table Tennis Kit – $19.99+

Blocky table tennis with a ball and two paddles was one of the first real video games to make it into mainstream culture. It took an awful lot of high-tech electronics in 1972 to create this classic game. Now however you can cobble together your very own Classic Video Table Tennis Game with a little determination and some basic soldering skillz. This kit contains a pre-printed circuit board and 39 various resistors, diodes, and capacitors. Solder everything together (following the instructions we hope) and plug the audio and video into any standard TV for instant Table Tennis action. You can play against another lowly human or challenge the computer at four different skill levels.

The Classic Video Table Tennis Kit is available from Think Geek for $19.99+.

Cannon Propulsion Kit – $20.97

Explore basic concepts of physics as you aim and fire cannons at your target.
- Harness electric power to fire cannons at a target
- Measure speed, velocity and inertia of moving objects
- Learn about math, gravity and parabolic flights of projectiles
- Comes with a built-in measuring tape for precise experiments

The Cannon Propulsion Kit is available from Discovery for $20.97.

100 Project Snap Together Circuitboard Kit – $29.95

With dozens of exciting projects to choose from, this kit teaches children how electricity works and guides them through building their own burglar alarm, flashlight, doorbell, and more. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together easily (no soldering is necessary), and disassemble quickly so they can be used to build something else. The instruction manual introduces children to such electrical terms as “capacitor”, “resistor,” and “integrated circuit,” and takes them step by step through one hundred experiments.

The 100 Project Snap Together Circuitboard Kit is available from Hammacher for $29.95.

MAKE: Technology on Your Time (Subscription) – $34.95

MAKE brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life and celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend your technology to your will. MAKE ignites your ingenuity and connects you with your fellow “Makers.”

The MAKE: Technology on Your Time (Subscription) is available from Amazon for $34.95.

Hydrodynamic Building Set – $69.99

The instruction manual shows you how the girders connect, how to build the various tanks, and some rendered images of completed projects – but not step-by-step. Your entire model gets built up from the bottom of the carrying case, which acts as the water reservoir and also has a special footing to be the structure’s foundation. Level by level, you build your support frame and add your tanks. Then connect all the tubes, add in the valves, and turn on the electric pump. If you’ve done it right, you’ll have an awesome construction everyone will marvel at (a little food coloring helps). Fail and you’re all wet – quite probably literally.

The Hydrodynamic Building Set is available from Think Geek for $69.99.

Executivity Spring Bend Twin Tower – $88.99

Spring Bend Twin Tower Motorized Marble Run ages 9 to Adult. Excutivity is an entertaining toy for the excutives who are still enchanted by sophisticated toys and gadgets. This is a spectacular building construction toy with a motorized elevator. This fun innovative product is great for adults and kids ages 9 and up. Lots of motorized movement and creativity. AA Batteries not included.

The Executivity Spring Bend Twin Tower is available from Amazon for $88.99.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT – $224.99

Sure, Mindstorms NXT is a toy, but it is an important toy, like a piano or a chemistry set. It’s one of those items that engages an imagination and possibly opens doors to new interests. Since our future is surely to be shared with robots–it’s already started happening, just look at Roomba–those robots will need, at least initially, humans to program and maintain them. Those people, years from now, will likely remember their experiences with Lego Mindstorms.

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT is available from Amazon for $224.99.

6 Foot Working Ferris Wheel Kit – $499.95

Offered exclusively by Hammacher Schlemmer, this operating Ferris Wheel from K’NEX, makers of innovative construction sets worldwide, rises to 6′ when assembled, with an intricate design that harks back to George Ferris Jr.’s original 1893 creation. Containing 8,550 pieces, the color-coded rods, connectors, and gears snap together easily to form the wheel’s platform, frame, and cars. Simply follow the step-by-step illustrated instructions to create this working masterpiece. A heavy-duty electric motor leisurely turns the Ferris wheel through two full revolutions a minute.

The 6 Foot Working Ferris Wheel Kit is available from Hammacher for $499.95.

Money Maze Bank Puzzle – $9.59

Keeps greenback gifts you add in view, but they can’t get to it until the puzzle is solved! Challenging fun for that hard to buy-for friend.

The Money Maze Bank Puzzle is available from Amazon for $9.59.

Irregular IQ Cube – $9.99

No more straight vertical and horizontal cuts in the cube shape – oh no! There are now two new vertical slices, creating new planes for rotation, designed to totally bork up your spatial relations. Each turn brings you further away from sanity. It’s madness, I tell you!

The Irregular IQ Cube is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

Electronic Sudoku – $15.99

* Touch panel function
* Large LCD screen with backlight, suitable for day or night use
* User selectable Easy, Medium or Hard modes
* Each mode can automatically generate thousands of puzzles
* Game automatically enters sleep mode if not used for 10 minutes
* Resume Function: Continue game where you left it the last time
* Submit button allows you to check your results
* 9 hints available for every game
* Reminder function for wrong answer

The Electronic Sudoku is available from Amazon for $15.99.

Magna Cube – $19.95

The Magna Cube consists of eight gorgeously crafted wooden blocks that must be rebuilt back into a cube shape. The twist is, the blocks contain magnets, so some sections repel each other while others attract. This means they can only be fitted together in a very specific way. Aargh!

The Magna Cube is available from Firebox for $19.95.

Rubik’s Revolution – $21.21

Test your speed and smarts with this new spin on the world’s #1 cube game.
- An electronic version of the best-selling Rubik’s Cube
- Multiple challenging levels
- 6 addictive, fast-paced electronic games in one
- Games include Light Speed, Rapid Recharge, Pattern Panic, Code Cracker, Multiplayer Madness and Cube Catcher
- Features lights and sound effects
- Conquer one level and the cube unlocks another

The Rubik’s Revolution is available from Discovery for $21.21.

Bloco™ Dinosaur 3D Puzzle – $23.99

Build a T. Rex, Triceratops and other familiar dinosaurs – then create your own ferocious creatures using the same colorful foam pieces.
- Includes materials and instructions for 6 different dinosaurs
- Special multi-colored foam and plastic pieces
- Pieces stack and rotate to create any kind of creature
- Enhances spacial perception and creativity

The Bloco™ Dinosaur 3D Puzzle is available from Discovery for $23.99.

Three Dimensional Four Across Gam – $34.95

Made in Kalletal, Germany, this simple, yet demanding game tests your concentration, spatial awareness, and strategy skills. Made from beech that is harvested using sustainable forestry practices, the game pieces are stacked on the gameboard as players attempt to complete four-in-a-row of the same color in any of three dimensions: vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or diagonally across different stacks.

The Three Dimensional Four Across Gam is available from Hammacher for $34.95.

Cubed Electronic Puzzle Game – $34.99

Cubed (for short) is composed of four electronic cubes. Each one is surrounded on four sides by magnetic connectors, and each displays 1/4 of the puzzle on its LCD screen. Now, you just have to figure out how the pieces connect together as you connect the cubes via their magnets. There are even two separate games you can play: you can make pictures and icons by forming a square shape, or you can form words in a rectangular shape. All 600 puzzles are shown in the instruction manual, but when you hear the timer beeping down, there isn’t enough time to cheat. Get ten puzzles solved in a row and you win. Fail and you are (well, we won’t tell anyone…just keep trying until you win)!

The Cubed Electronic Puzzle Game is available from TRhink Geek for $34.99.

Three Skill Level Labyrinth – $39.95

This is the classic labyrinth game, made by Brio®, purveyors of handmade wooden toys for 123 years, that provides players with three levels of difficulty to test dexterity. The two knobs that control the board’s pitch and lateral movement are precisely calibrated to provide fine control over the tilt of the board as you attempt to guide a steel ball through a maze, marked with a hand-painted path, while avoiding numbered holes; when a marble falls through a hole, the base’s sloped floor rolls the ball into a corner and out to a tray. Three boards have different mazes; the basic-level board has eight holes, the mid-level has 21 holes, and the advanced has 60 holes.

The Three Skill Level Labyrinth is available from Hammacher for $39.95.

V-Cube 7 Supercube – $59.99

The normal 3 by 3 by 3 cube that nearly everyone has solved has a mere 43 quintillion possible permutations to it. With so many possible combinations of colors and edges, you’d think it was next to impossible to solve this little Hungarian toy, but speed cubers can do it in seconds… blindfolded… with their feet…

So, maybe you’ve solved the cube, but are you prepared to throw what little brain-matter you have left in your noggin for something so mind-boggingly difficult – so earth-shatteringly complex, with more possible permutations than there are atoms in the universe? The number of permutations, by the way, is 19.5 duoquinquagintillion, give or take a sexvigintillion or two. That’s 1.95 x 10160. That’s a whole lot of permutations.

The V-Cube 7 Supercube is available from TG for $59.99.

Screaming Monkey Slingshot – $5.99

This monkey has a secret – there are pockets in the monkey’s hands. Slip your fingers in, pull back his hind legs, and his arms will stretch to a crazy length with the magic of rubber! You can just feel the potential energy coursing through the monkey’s imaginary veins. Let fly and you will be treated to a wondrous sight. The monkey will scream with delight when jolted. So, if the launch is hard enough, you’ll get a scream of power in mid air; or if the landing is hard, you’ll get a scream of protest as gravity does its work. Or, you fling like a master, you’ll get a double-dose of monkey justice (i.e. noise).

The Screaming Monkey Slingshot is available from Think Geeky for $5.99.

Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set – $22.99

Grab a set and grow your own collection of feared and famous carnivorous plants. This deluxe set has seeds from over ten varieties of carnivorous plants! Watch these fascinating plants grow into bug-eating monsters and delight in creating your own authentic bog with the included peat planting mix, blue Swamp Rocks, three Bog Buddies and full color decals. This rare and unusual collection of carnivorous plants will flourish for years in this specially designed terrarium with proper care…

The Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set is available from Think Geek for $22.99.

Digital Weather Station – $25+

Gardeners, hikers, beach combers, farmers, sailors, skiers, daily commuters and anyone who needs to keep an eye on the weather and temperatures indoors and out will love this wireless weather station from La Crosse Technology. With 15 forecast icons, the station makes it easy to plan for that outdoor barbecue, beach outing, or ski day, helping you decide what to wear and when to schedule.

The Digital Weather Station is available from Amazon for $25+.

Peanut Butter Machine – $49.98

Make your own warm, delicious peanut butter at home–for much less than store bought butter!

Fill the top bin with your favorite shell nuts (you can also use macadamia, sunflower, cashews and more) and select chunky or smooth texture. In minutes you have creamy, all-natural nut butter perfect for baking, sandwiches, and crackers.

The Peanut Butter Machine is available from LighterSide for $49.98.

Digital Picture Frames – from ~$50

Digital picture frames have really taken off this year. Here we compare some of the cheapest and best digital picture frames that are currently available with regards to both features and value for money. We’ll also provide an explanation of all the features that the various digital photo frames have to offer.

The Digital Picture Frames is available from CG for from ~$50.

Pleo Robotic Life Form – $349.99

Every red blooded geek loves robots. Which is why we were pretty bummed out when Sony discontinued their Aibo line of robotic dogs (instead we got PS3… but that’s a story for another day). And we’re only marginally interested in those radio control style robots… yep we want robots that can think and move for themselves not be some kind of fancy r/c car. So you can imagine our pleasure when we checked out Pleo. Not only does Pleo move and react autonomously, he looks just like a mini dinosaur. Pleo’s lifelike motions and realistic interactions will have you treating him like part of the family in no time.

The Pleo Robotic Life Form is available from Think Geek for $349.99.

Authentic Water Blast™ Arcade Game – $11,000

This is the same Water Blast game found at theme parks, state fairs, and arcades, complete with rapid water-shooting guns, flashing lights, lighted marquee, and arcade sounds. The game challenges up to two players to shoot streams of water at their respective bull’s-eyes. Direct hits illuminate lights on the scoreboard to show players’ progress; a victor is determined when all of a player’s lights illuminate. A barker’s voice initiates the contest, tells off-target shooters to “Aim your gun at the target,” and declares a winner with “Awesome, you won. Let’s play again.”

The Authentic Water Blast™ Arcade Game is available from Hammacher for $11,000.

Personalized Whac-A-Mole® Game – $35,000

This is the Whac-A-Mole game that can be personalized to replace the standard mole heads with molded caricatures using pictures of members of your family, past managers, boyfriends/girlfriends, or any desired combination of personalities. The game operates exactly like the ones found in amusement parks and carnivals–five mole heads pop up randomly while you attempt to bash each with a mallet for points–but this one comes in a walnut veneer cabinet (with hardwood inlays) that automatically opens and closes at the touch of a button from the included remote. When closed, the game assumes the form of a bookshelf, but when commanded to open, both halves swing open to reveal the game, complete with full-color artwork.

The Personalized Whac-A-Mole® Game is available from Hammacher for $35,000.

Wild Planet Hyper Dash – $17.86

Hyper Dash is an award-winning fast-paced race course game from Wild Planet that encourages kids to be active and think on their feet. Designed to improve listening, coordination and math skills, this exciting game is easy to set up and is an ideal way to help kids aged six and above to practice addition and subtraction while exercising and having fun.

The Wild Planet Hyper Dash is available from Amazon for $17.86.

U-Dance – $30.99

Change your living room into a music-filled dance floor with Tiger Electronics’ U-Dance motion-based dance game. This high-energy dance game challenges kids ages 8 and over to follow fast-paced dance moves that are set to a variety of fun, upbeat songs. Whether they’re practicing in the Lounge, warming up in the Workout area, or struttin’ their stuff on the Dance Floor, this entertaining game will get the whole family moving!

The U-Dance is available from Amazon for $30.99.

Air Hogs Battling Havoc Heli – $39.99

Indoor Battling Helicopter Set, comes with 2 helis and 2 controllers. Blast opponent with Infra Red Beams, sending them into a downward spiral!

Extreme 1 on 1 dogfight! Precision flight, extremely lightweight helis which fit right in the palm of your hand.

The Air Hogs Battling Havoc Heli is available from Amazon for $39.99.

Shocking Laser Guns – $49.95

As its name suggests, this thrilling game of laser tag is truly shocking – and we don’t mean it pulls its pants down and hurls abuse the minute you open the box (although that would be quite funny). You see, unlike standard pansy laser tag sets, this state-of-the-art shoot ‘em up is truly electrifying. That’s because a direct hit to your opponent’s chest plate delivers a nasty (but harmless) electric shock via the butt of your opponent’s super-futuristic pistol.

The Shocking Laser Guns is available from Firebox for $49.95.

Nerf Vulcan Automatic Heavy Blaster – $49.99

The Nerf Vulcan is definitely not for the weak. Weighing about 8 pounds, this blaster instantly levels the playing field. Its ammo belt box holds an ammo belt loaded up with 25 screaming mini darts. Your enemies will cower when they come face to face with the Vulcan. They’ll scream when they see you click on the automatic fire button. They’ll see their life flash before their eyes when they hear the darts scream out at 3 per second and watch the empty belt beginning popping out of the blaster. And they’ll most certainly surrender when they are hit with 25 darts faster than they can even shoot one. The Vulcan Heavy Automatic Blaster is the Nerf gun to end all Nerf guns. Get one now . . . before the other side of the office does.

The Nerf Vulcan Automatic Heavy Blaster is available from Think Geek for $49.99.

Doctor Who Laser Battle Set – $59.99

Each set includes one Sonic and one Laser Screwdriver full of IR sensors and emitters (and show-accurate lights and sounds). While they don’t extend, they do shoot beams at each other. Each one starts at full power (represented by 5 LEDs on the handle), with one level of power disappearing with each hit. Get hit 5 times, and (as they say on Gallifrey) you’re toast. And for building your skills when you are alone, the set comes with a little Toclafane Practice Target. Everything you need to be as sure a shot as Doctor Who.

The Doctor Who Laser Battle Set is available from Think Geek for $59.99.

Remote Controlled Gyroscopic Flying Saucer – $79.95

This remote-controlled UFO has four individual propellers and three self-calibrating gyro sensors that provide optimal thrust and stability for daring aerial maneuvers. The four propellers generate enough thrust to send the device up to 24′ in the air without requiring a hand-launch, and the flying saucer remains parallel to the ground as it climbs, descends, and hovers in place. The remote’s digital proportional control ensures precise handling at the slightest touch of the throttle and joystick, providing optimal control through tight turns. Made from durable foam, the flying saucer’s body withstands turbulent flights and crash landings.

The Remote Controlled Gyroscopic Flying Saucer is available from Hammacher for $79.95.

Tri-Bot Talking Robot – $89.95

Enjoy hours of play with this animated robot that’s fun, frisky and smart. Advances in robotic technology make this animated companion engaging and full of fun – a giant leap forward for robot lovers of all ages.

The Tri-Bot Talking Robot is available from Discovery for $89.95.

D-REX Interactive Dinosaur – $149.99

Ultra-fierce and unbelievably fun, the D-REX Interactive Dinosaur is a cool, prehistoric creature with a personality all his own. Designed to keep kids eight and up entertained for days, this robotic D-REX moves, roars, and responds to your child’s voice and touch. A bone-shaped controller even lets you “train” him as a guard dinosaur or an attack pet.

The D-REX Interactive Dinosaur is available from Amazon for $149.99.

Nintendo Wii – $299.99

Nintendo’s Wii video game system (pronounced “we”) brings people of all ages and video game experience together to play. This simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though the system’s evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side, but also through its innovative list of features and extensive list of playable titles.

The Nintendo Wii is available from Amazon for $299.99.

Four-in-One Rotating Game Table – $599.95

A complete game room in one compact component, this rotating table is offered exclusively by Hammacher Schlemmer and incorporates four popular tavern games in a space typically reserved for one. Less than 4′ long and 3′ wide, the table gives competitors the option of playing hockey, foosball, billiards, or dice football with a convenient turnstile knob that makes it easy to rotate the table and lock it into position to reveal a new game surface.

The Four-in-One Rotating Game Table is available from Hammacher for $599.95.

Propeller Beaniech – $4.99

Our interpretation of the classic Propeller Beanie features alternating patches of bright fabric topped with a silver propeller that spins as you walk (or run)

Warning: You may not get thanked for this gift.

The Propeller Beaniech is available from Amazon for $4.99.

There’s no place like 127.0.0.1 – $9.99

Feeling homesick? Spend too much time in Oz fixing other people’s computer problems? Just close your eyes, click your heels, don this fine t-shirt and all your troubles will flow by the wayside just like those luser files piped into /dev/null.

Black high-quality heavyweight 100% cotton t-shirt with the phrase ‘There’s no place like 127.0.0.1′ written front and center in white.

The There’s no place like 127.0.0.1 is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

8-bit Tie – $14.99

A few of us monkeys at ThinkGeek had this great shared dream a few months ago. In it, the whole world was 8-Bit, just like the video games we grew up on. We found ourselves having to leap from platform to platform, to search for pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, and to fight scary mutated plants and animals. The music was awesome (and still stuck in our heads) but the coolest part was what we were wearing: a tie. But not just any tie, an 8-Bit tie!

The 8-bit Tie is available from Think Geek for $14.99.

Binary People – $15.99

High quality heavyweight black tshirt with the phrase “There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t” written front and center in white ink. If you don’t get it, you just shouldn’t get it now should you?

The Binary People is available from Think Geek for $15.99.

Etch A Sketch T-Shirt – $17.95

Everyone had an Etch-a-Sketch – for the kids in the family that still have theirs, this shirt says “sketcher” on the screen.A Sixties icon, Ohio Art’s Etch-a-Sketch is still going strong – in the toy world and on this cool ringer tee! Bright white cotton with red accenting.

The Etch A Sketch T-Shirt is available from Amazon for $17.95.

I Love My Geek Babydoll Tee – $18.99

Awww…. geek love! Looking for the perfect gift for your girlfriend, wife, or even your mom? How ’bout the “I love my geek” shirt? It pretty much speaks for itself, and proves to the world that geeks really are lovable! Not sure what size to get? Check out the Sizing Info tab above for more info.

The I Love My Geek Babydoll Tee is available from Amazon for $18.99.

Heated Socks – $24.95

Even in the most bitter cold, these heated wool and Thermostat® socks provide soothing warmth. Thermostat is made from hollow-core fibers that trap air while moving moisture away from skin. A battery-powered heating element in the padded area of each toe has low and high settings and won’t overheat. The low-amperage element is so thin as to be undetectable.

The Heated Socks is available from Hammacher for $24.95.

iPood Infant Creeper – $24.99

Designed as an iPod parody, iPoo’d infant creeper is music to any Mommy’s ears and will make everyone laugh! Cuddly soft iPood creeper with snap leg openings in 6 mos., 12 mos. or 18 mos. sizes.

The iPood Infant Creeper is available from Amazon for $24.99.

Interactive Electronic Drum Kit Shirt – $29.99

An electronic t-shirt with a picture of an actual playable drum kit on the front? That’s right. Hit the drums on this shirt with your finger and they play through the built in speaker… simple but amazing. With 7 different drum sounds you’re ready for a personal drum solo on your chest.

The Interactive Electronic Drum Kit Shirt is available from Think Geek for $29.99.

Wi-Fi Detector Shirt – $29.99

Thanks to the ingenious ThinkGeek robot monkeys you can display the current wi-fi signal strength to yourself and everyone around you with this stylish Wi-Fi Detector Shirt. The glowing bars on the front of the shirt dynamically change as the surrounding wi-fi signal strength fluctuates. Finally you can get the attention you deserve as others bow to you as their reverential wi-fi god, while geeky chicks swoon at your presence.

The Wi-Fi Detector Shirt is available from Think Geek for $29.99.

Time Tee – $39.95

Bringing a whole new meaning to the term ‘got the time on you?’ this glowing garment is set to become the shirt of choice for clubbers, time-conscience show-offs and anyone who likes the idea of being looked at. Ice-breaker? You know it!

The Time Tee is available from Firebox for $39.95.

Astronaut Chicken Space Dinnerl – $6.95

This Astronaut Chicken Space Dinner is a complete dehydrated meal and a great way to get those future astronauts to eat their peas. The dinner includes freeze-dried Chicken and Rice, Peas and Instant Chocolate Pudding. It’s easy to prepare and fun for kids, college students, busy adults, everyone! And, yes, the astronauts still eat this sort of stuff on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.

The Astronaut Chicken Space Dinnerl is available from Amazon for $6.95.

Japanese Pill Towels – $7.99

Each tube of Japanese Pill Towels contains 10 pills. Each pill is really a towel seed harvested in Japan. Just hold a pill under water and it blossoms into a multipurpose towel – perfect for cleaning your hands after each ninja or space mission. And if you want to be super clean, might we recommend also carrying some Dissolving Travel Toiletries (see related items below). Then you can make sure you are always as clean as your mind is. Ok, bad example.

The Japanese Pill Towels is available from Think Geek for $7.99.

Thinking Putty – $9.95

Thinking Putty’s unique properties mean it doesn’t react quite like any other substance known to man. Thinking Putty will bounce, but with enough force it will also shatter. Thinking Putty will stretch, but you can also tear it. Thinking Putty can even be made to snap. As David Coleman used to say, “Quite remarkable”.

The Thinking Putty is available from Firebox for $9.95.

Pocket Etch-A-Sketch – $9.98

Just like the classic, only it fits in your pocket! . Pocket sized Etch a Sketch® has specially designed knobs for hold-in-your-hands sketching!

The Pocket Etch-A-Sketch is available from Amazon for $9.98.

Inka Pen Travel Pen – $12.99

The Inka Pen stores in its stainless steel case as a harmless looking keychain fob. A quick pull, and out pops the carbon fiber pen with its pressurized ink cartridge. Because it is pressurized, you can write at any angle, at any altitude, even underwater! And if you’re going to be writing for some time, you can unscrew the stainless steel fob and reconfigure your pen into Full-Size mode (that means it is, well, full size). There’s even a hidden stylus! The Inka Pen is the ultimate in portable writing. Couple it with some Mini Moleskine Notebooks and you’ll have all you need to jot down all your thoughts when you are on the go (or on the run or on the lam).

The Inka Pen Travel Pen is available from Think Geek for $12.99.

TV-B-Gone Universal TV Power Remote Control Keychain – $18.99

You’re sitting in a restaurant with your friends. The TV in the corner is blaring. You realize that none of you are actually talking to each other. Instead, you’re all staring at a piece of furniture!
Now there’s a solution: the TV-B-Gone. This small keychain wonder is designed to turn off virtually any television. Invented by Mitch Altman, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur, the TV-B-Gone is a simple remote control device with a single button. When activated, the unit emits 209 different turn-off codes for nearly every TV. The unit takes a little more than a minute to cycle through all of the turn-off codes, but fortunately, codes for the most common TVs are emitted

The TV-B-Gone Universal TV Power Remote Control Keychain is available from Amazon for $18.99.

Virtual Distance Football – $19.95

Take your pass to new lengths – and measure your distance – with advanced sensor technology built into this sure-grip football.

- Sensor accurately determines distance ball is thrown
- Oversize readout shows distance
- Comfort grip for throwing ease
- Durable foam construction
- Advanced electronics register a distance readout upon impact of the throw
- Digital LCD display
- Accurate to within 1 yard

The Virtual Distance Football is available from Discovery for $19.95.

Virtual Soccer Ball – $24.95

Encourage active play with this hi-tech soccer ball, complete with a digital display that tracks cool moves on the field.
- Digital display keeps track of how long you can keep the ball in the air
- Includes an invisible sensor that counts how many times you juggle the ball
- Design and colors resemble a regular soccer ball, but with a hi-tech edge
- Great for one or multiple players

The Virtual Soccer Ball is available from Discovery for $24.95.

50′ Snowball Launcher – $29.95

This toy blaster makes and launches softball-sized snowballs up to 50′, allowing rapid, long-range assaults during neighborhood snowball confrontations. Simply place snow in the forming chamber and close the lid; it packs three perfectly spherical snowballs. To blast your mark, place one snowball in the muzzle, aim the launcher, and pull back the slingshot mechanism. Because the blaster is powered by elastomers instead of batteries, it provides uninterrupted, fast-action play.

The 50′ Snowball Launcher is available from Hammacher for $29.95.

Star Wars Mimobots – $69.95

The Inka Pen stores in its stainless steel case as a harmless looking keychain fob. A quick pull, and out pops the carbon fiber pen with its pressurized ink cartridge. Because it is pressurized, you can write at any angle, at any altitude, even underwater! And if you’re going to be writing for some time, you can unscrew the stainless steel fob and reconfigure your pen into Full-Size mode (that means it is, well, full size). There’s even a hidden stylus! The Inka Pen is the ultimate in portable writing. Couple it with some Mini Moleskine Notebooks and you’ll have all you need to jot down all your thoughts when you are on the go (or on the run or on the lam).

The Star Wars Mimobots is available from Firebox for $69.95.

Ultimate Package Opener – $7.98

Plastic “Clamshell” Package Opener safely cuts through any size or shape product packaging in seconds! Even the awkward plastic “clamshell” curves of electronic, cosmetic and toy packages are no match! No longer use harmful knives, break nails, or chip teeth trying to access contents.

The Ultimate Package Opener is available from Taylor Gifts for $7.98.

Swiss Tech Multi-Tool – $8.95

These impossibly tiny multi-tools will soon become an indispensable take-everywhere item, alongside your keys, wallet, cell phone and SpongeBob Pez dispenser (what, haven’t you got one?). Because let’s be honest, carrying around a full-size toolbox wherever you may roam is impractical, not to mention pretty weird.

The Swiss Tech Multi-Tool is available from Firebox for $8.95.

MagnoGrip – $14.99

The MagnoGrip is a magnetic wristband guaranteed to securely hold nails, screws, drill bits, fasteners and tools. It allows professionals and do-it yourselfers to finish jobs in less time and with less frustration. The magnogrip is built to handle the most rugged of jobs. Its fabric construct consists of durable heavy duty canvas, industrial grade velcro and high-powered magnets that are strong enough to hold a hammer

The MagnoGrip is available from Think Geek for $14.99.

BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool – $19.99

The BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool is 12-in-1 unit featuring a built-in hand crank, so you can generate power when you need, wherever you need it. Never worry about batteries for your flashlight or radio. Never worry about charging your cell phone and MP3 player. The flashing red light, panic button and motion activated security alarm help to protect you from harm – at home, while biking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating. If you get lost, the compass and signaling mirror can help you find your way or lead others to find you.

The BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool is available from Think Geek for $19.99.

8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench – $19.99

Manually adjusting a wrench to fit particular nuts and bolts can be a real hassle, especially in tight spaces. Enter Black & Decker’s battery-powered Auto Wrench, a phenomenally handy tool that opens and closes with the push of a button. Boasting 220 foot-pounds of torque, this wrench is powerful enough to handle most household tasks, from car repair to fixing leaks.

The Auto Wrench is not meant to replace specialty tools like pipe or torque wrenches, but the jaws open wide enough (up to 1-1/4-inch) so that it could conceivably replace a range of manual wrenches sitting in your toolkit. This is an ideal product for someone looking to buy a wrench that’s both easy to use and versatile. At 8-inches, you could toss it in the silverware drawer and whip it out when you need it.

The 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench is available from Amazon for $19.99.

Auto LED – $24.99

It’s just big enough to sit in your cigarette lighter and trickle charge off of your car’s electrical system. All the while, emitting a soft blue glow. When you need a quick light to highlight that road map, or to track down that errant french-fry that fell beneath the seat (just let it go, man), this little guy is Johnny-on-the-spot.

The Auto LED is available from Think Geek for $24.99.

Power Welder – $29.95

Discover the power to make and create with the tool that safely welds plastic to plastic.

-Make 3 fun projects – dinosaur, plane and car
- Safely welds plastic to plastic
- A hands-on way for kids to learn about welding
- Includes templates, welding rods and re-usable pieces

Weld a design, break it, then reuse the pieces to weld something else! Non-stop fun and learning the hands-on way.

The Power Welder is available from Discovery for $29.95.

Leatherman 830039 – $93.00

The most popular full-size Leatherman tool is now better than ever. Larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters and all-locking blades make the new Wave an essential piece of equipment for any job or adventure. The pliers have been redesigned to withstand more than double the previous squeezing load, and the new bronze bushing makes one-handed knife access a smooth operation — plus, the one-at-a-time blade selection function means that the tool you want is the tool you get. The versatile Wave comes with a durable and attractive leather sheath.

The Leatherman 830039 is available from Amazon for $93.00.

Handyman’s Chrome-Vanadium Tool Set (124-piece w/ Cordless Drill). – $329.95

This 124-piece tool set contains all the tools needed by a handyman. Made of high-quality chrome vanadium steel, a metal compound stronger and more rust-resistant than carbon steel, the tools are housed in a sturdy, well-organized portable case, secured with elastic straps, and five pliable foam dividers protect the tools. Set includes the following chrome vanadium tools: six metric combination wrenches, six SAE combination wrenches, one adjustable wrench, one needlenose pliers, one slipjoint pliers, one tongue-and-groove pliers, 41 piece socket set with ratchet, four nutdrivers, and 16 hex keys.

The Handyman’s Chrome-Vanadium Tool Set (124-piece w/ Cordless Drill). is available from Hammacher for $329.95.

Are You a Geek?: 1,000 Ways to Find Out – $8

Let’s face it–we all do geeky things, from checking e-mail obsessively to playing video games to tripping over our own feet. But here’s your chance to find out just how much of a geek you really are. With 1,000 questions for every area of your life–from childhood to lifestyle to entertainment to sex (you met your wife in a Web chat room–3 points), Are You a Geek? helps measure your precise geek quotient. From challenging intelligence quizzes to testing your dating compatibility with “Geekline,” Are You a Geek? lets you in on the secrets that separate the geeks from the grown-ups. Or the nerdmeisters from everyone else…

The Are You a Geek?: 1,000 Ways to Find Out is available from Amazon for $8.

The Sneaky Book for Girls – $9.99

Let’s face it: girls are sneaky. And they have one advantage to being sneaky over boys – they are girls. Girls out there, you know what we mean: your brains are just smarter or something. We want to help ramp up your sneakiness quotient even more, and this book is it. The Sneaky Book for Girls provides complete how-to instructions and diagrams for sneaky gadgets, survival skills, communication codes, science projects, as well as having profiles of more than a dozen famous women. It also explores recycling and conservation techniques.

The The Sneaky Book for Girls is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

The Sneaky Book for Boys – $9.99

A bit like the sneaky book for girls but err for boys .

The The Sneaky Book for Boys is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

It’s a Guy Thing: Awesome Innovations from the Underdeveloped Male Mind – $11.16

Man may have invented the wheel, but it was a Guy who first looked at an ordinary pogo stick and realized it would be greatly improved by the addition of a combustible-gas-powered engine; a Guy who invented a high-five simulator so he’d never be left hanging again; a Guy who dared to dream of airbag boxer shorts to protect that which he holds most dear.

It’s not difficult to imagine these bold inventors reclining in front of their TVs (or Victrolas), one hand resting halfway down their boxers, the other holding a beer, when inspiration struck! Unfortunately, what they envisioned as the next lightbulb was, in actuality, the first toilet lounger.

The It’s a Guy Thing: Awesome Innovations from the Underdeveloped Male Mind is available from Amazon for $11.16.

The Google Story – $11.20

The strength of the book comes from its command of many small details, and its focus on the human side of the Google story, as opposed to the merely academic one. Some may prefer a dryer, more analytic approach to Google’s impact on the Internet, like The Search or books that tilt more heavily towards bits and bytes on the spectrum between technology and business, like The Singularity is Near. Those wanting to understand the motivations and personal growth of founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and CEO Eric Schmidt, however, will enjoy this book. Vise and Malseed interviewed over 150 people, including numerous Google employees, Wall Street analysts, Stanford professors, venture capitalists, even Larry Page’s Cub Scout leader, and their comprehensiveness shows.

The The Google Story is available from Amazon for $11.20.

Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Invention – $13.57

Greenberg, a writer and “innovation insider” who works the quirky device beat, looks into a number of those “why didn’t I think of that” (and “why did anyone think of that”) products in this colorful, fully illustrated guide. From the incredible (bird diapers) to the practical (mom’s third arm, a flexible bottle-holding device that attaches to car seats) to the ingenious (the slanket, a blanket with sleeves) to the goofy (a kitchen utensil for turning a hot dog into an octopus), Greenberg profiles odd products and the oddballs behind them, dutifully chronicling the ups and downs of inventor-dom. Though the products are interesting, the real story is in the arduous trip from garage to store shelf, a long, expensive and risky enterprise. Greenberg finds inventors in all stages of the process, many of whom face the chilling prospect of losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Invention is available from Amazon for $13.57.

Backyard Ballistics – $14.99

Ordinary folks can construct 13 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple, to the more complex, to the offbeat. Learn how to annoy your neighbors and amaze your friends by building such things as: a match-powered rocket, a tennis ball mortar, and a pneumatic missile.

The Backyard Ballistics is available from Think Geek for $14.99.

Inside Steve’s Brain – $16.29

“Throughout his storied Silicon Valley career, Apple CEO and Pixar Studios founder Steve Jobs has been labeled, among other things, an egomaniac, a Zen Buddhist, a business mastermind, a sociopath and a music mogul. Blogger, author and Wired News editor Kahney, who has chronicled Apple in previous books (The Cult of Mac), attempts to plumb the depths of Jobs’s prodigious mind in this engrossing biography. The author devotes much time to the sensational aspects of Jobs’ life, including his demeaning and ferocious interactions with employees, his relentless high-mindedness and fanatical attention to detail, clearly demonstrating how his tyrannical and perfectionist impulses have have shaped the award-winning designs and consumer-friendly products that have made Apple a juggernaut. Though it doesn’t penetrate the Mac man’s psyche too deeply, and sections on tangential figures like Apple design guru Jonathan Ive and Apple Store visionary Ron Johnson can meander, those searching for a telling portrait of Jobs’s management style and its impact on Apple will not be left wanting.”

The Inside Steve’s Brain is available from Amazon for $16.29.

The Darwin Awards – $25

The Darwin Award Box Set is a collection of people who did sometimes stupid, yet funny things to die. There are the classic Darwin Awards such as the person who decided to make a neckless out of live amunition and others who did not die, but were injured doing stupid stuff, such as the guy that tied 45 Navy ballons to a lawn chair and sailed up to about 20,000 feet.

All in all a funny look at some stupid people.

The The Darwin Awards is available from Amazon for $25.

Kindle: Amazon’s Wireless Reading Device – $359

Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.

The Kindle: Amazon’s Wireless Reading Device is available from Amazon for $359.

OHSO Pocket Toothbrush – $17.99

OHSO was engineered to be the ultimate travel toothbrush. Besides looking good the OHSO is useful and durable. Toothpaste is stored in the handle for safekeeping and the window shows you how much paste is in the chamber. Turn the knob clockwise and paste is dispensed though the rubber nozzle on the bristle head. Tilt down and paste is delivered directly to the bristles.

The OHSO Pocket Toothbrush is available from Think Geek for $17.99.

Digital Luggage Scale – $19.99

The Digital Luggage Scale allows you to pack smarter and avoid paying overweight luggage fees. With an easy-to-read digital display, you can lift up to 100lbs (or 44 Kg), wait for the beep, set the luggage down and read the weight.

The Digital Luggage Scale is available from Think Geek for $19.99.

Universal Power Adapter – $19.99

Worry no more, ’cause this power adapter lets you plug your device into four different kinds of outlets – British, European, Japanese, and Australasia. Check out the complete country list below to know just how good we are. Yeah, I know. We’re impressive – we try to not let it go to our heads.

The Universal Power Adapter is available from Think Geek for $19.99.

Digital WiFi Detector – $69.95

As its name suggests, this pocket-sized device sniffs out the presence of Wi-Fi wherever you may roam. So far, so obvious.

But here’s the twist: as well as detecting a signal and indicating its strength in a matter of seconds, this ingenious box of tricks also displays essential network info, including network ID (SSID), encryption status (WEP and WPA) and channel. And when multiple networks are present you can scroll through info for each individual network.

The Digital WiFi Detector is available from Firebox for $69.95.

GPS Homing Device – $79.95

This is the simplest portable GPS locating device available, ideal for finding your car after shopping, returning to a favorite spot on the beach, or returning to camp. Simply push a button to mark your current location and the device points the way back. Nearly the size of a drink coaster, the compact receiver fits easily on a keychain, in a pocket, or in a purse. Unlike typical GPS units that are highly complex, this one only has two buttons: one for power, another for setting your starting point and two other destinations. It uses an advanced GPS receiver chipset that provides a high degree of accuracy–within five yards–in urban canyons or heavily forested environments thanks to its superior Time To First Fix for locating and locking onto satellite signals. It counts down the distance (in yards, miles, meters, or kilometers) as you approach your starting point and its self-calibrating digital compass displays your heading in degrees and indicates direction with an easy-to-read arrow.

The GPS Homing Device is available from Hammacher for $79.95.

FlareSafe – $84.95

The ingenious 3-in-1 FlareSafe is destined to become an essential travelling companion for all you safety-conscious, off-the-beaten-track-types. Because as well as functioning as a powerful LED flashlight, this revolutionary device is also an optical smoke detector and a distress alarm. Clever, eh?

The FlareSafe is available from Hammacher for $84.95.

Priority Pass – ~$100

Not a gadget exactly but lets you play with you gadgets in comfort whilst waiting around in airports.

Enjoy a drink from the stylish lounge bar, catch-up on the news or simply relax in peaceful surroundings, away from the crowded terminal. Use the state-of-the-art facilities to fine-tune that presentation, check your email or just browse the internet in the comfort of a VIP lounge.

The Priority Pass is available from Priority Pass for ~$100.

Talking 14 Language Portable Translator – $199.95

This is the portable device that articulates 32,200 phrases and 280,000 words into any one of 14 languages. At the touch of a button, you can access translations for pre-programmed words or travel phrases in English (uses the New Oxford American English Dictionary), German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, and Portuguese

The Talking 14 Language Portable Translator is available from Hammacher for $199.95.

Amazon Kindle eBook – $359

Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.

The Amazon Kindle eBook is available from Hammacher for $359.

Hidden Bookshelf – $12.99

Look at this stack of books… How is it staying up? Is it glue? Velcro? Tractor beams? The secret is a simple and clever little device called the Hidden Bookshelf! An L-shaped wedge of metal holds your books up against the wall while a tiny clip holds the inside cover of the book up, giving your larger books the illusion of sticking to the wall as if by magic!

The Hidden Bookshelf is available from Think Geek for $12.99.

Glow Flow Faucet – $19.95

Give your sink a touch of sci-fi chic with this nifty LED faucet attachment that illuminates flowing water in cool blue when it\’s cold or warm red when it\’s hot. Perfect as a warning device for kids or a pretend alien mouthwash dispenser for adults.

The Glow Flow Faucet is available from Firebox for $19.95.

Celebrity Weighing Scales – $34.95

With these deeply ironic scales you get to compare your weight with the likes of Fozzie Bear, Mr Ed (yes, the talking horse!), Donald Trump\’s Combover and even the Baby Jesus. Just think, with the Celebrity Weighing Scales in the bathroom you\’ll be itching to step aboard, not dreading the prospect. After all numbers are so final, aren\’t they?

The Celebrity Weighing Scales is available from Firebox for $34.95.

There\’s no place like 127.0.0.1 Door/Floor mat – $39.99

Tired of people stepping all over you? Well take your frustrations out by stepping all over these choice door/floor mats. Adorned with the peculiar \’There\’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1\’ phrase, consider them your own personal wormholes to a place where users invented clue and upper management gets outsourced.

The There\’s no place like 127.0.0.1 Door/Floor mat is available from Think Geek for $39.99.

Self Sustaining Ecosphere – $89.95

A self-contained, self-supporting ecological system is permanently sealed within this hand-blown borsilica glass sphere. Its careful balance of air, water, plant and animal life was developed as the result of years of NASA research into self-sustaining, bio-regenerative systems where the equilibrium must be maintained for long periods of time, such as long-term space stations. Inside, tiny shrimp feed on bacteria that metabolize organic waste into nutrients for the algae which, in turn, photosynthesize the oxygen needed for the shrimp and bacteria to survive.

The Self Sustaining Ecosphere is available from Hammacher for $89.95.

Voice Activated Thermostat – $99.95

Using advanced voice recognition technology, this is the thermostat that can be programmed using only your voice and clearly articulates the current indoor temperature. Endorsed by the National Federation of the Blind, the thermostat is ideal for the visually impaired or those who struggle with technology. Clapping your hands twice initiates the voice programming and you can change the temperature by saying \”raise\” or \”lower\” (each utterance adjusts the temperature by one degree).

The Voice Activated Thermostat is available from Hammacher for $99.95.

Digital Picture Frame – from $100

Digital picture frames have really taken off this year. Here we compare some of the cheapest and best digital picture frames that are currently available with regards to both features and value for money. We’ll also provide an explanation of all the features that the various digital photo frames have to offer.

The Digital Picture Frame is available from Amazon for from $100 or check out our reviews.

Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner – $149.99+

Life happens in busy homes, and keeping up with accumulating dirt, dust, pet hair, crumbs, and debris can be a daily challenge. Introducing the iRobot Roomba 560- a member of iRobot’s newest generation of Roomba Vacuuming Robots.

Now there’s a better way to maintain cleaner floors every day. With dramatically improved navigation, cleaning coverage, vacuum pickup, particle filtration, and scheduling capabilities, the Roomba 560 picks up amazing amounts of dirt and debris from your floors with the touch of a button–so you don’t have to.

The Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is available from Amazon for $149.99+.

Wooden Clock – $199.95

Is it a block or a clock? Plug in the ingenious Wooden Clock and you\’ll discover it\’s both, because digital numerals magically appear from within the wood of this uber-stylish timepiece.

The Wooden Clock is available from Firebox for $199.95.

Professional Automated Living (PAL) Home Automation Kit – $460

TWO LEVELS OF AUTOMATION FOR BUILDERS AND HOMEOWNERSHOME AUTOMATION KITS X10 PRO offers two new product kits: PAL1 and PAL2. Professional Automated Living Kits for either homeowner or contractor at an extremely cost effective price. These two new kits are inspired by the residential construction industry. Each kit contains an ample selection of devices providing lifestyle enhancements for every installation. Builders and/or homeowners simply select the kit suiting their home and lifestyle.

The Professional Automated Living (PAL) Home Automation Kit is available from Amazon for $460.

Cranium Family Edition – $34.99

Cranium Family Fun gives families the best way to play together as a team in an unforgettably fun game that gives everyone a chance to shine. Packed with 16 hilarious activities, Cranium Family Fun gets you building, flipping, sketching, sculpting, guessing and laughing out loud together every time you play!

The Cranium Family Edition is available from Amazon for $15.99.

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20Q Challenge – $21.99

The classic game of 20 questions take on a new spin. This multi-player 360-degree spiral dome display lets you and your friends see the screen while playing. The game’s innovative table-top design comes with unique, stylized buttons. And now, there’s even more options to answer the questions. Guess 20 questions prior to 20 questions being asked.

The 20Q Challenge is available from Amazon for $21.99.

Frigits Deluxe – $29.95

If you’re old enough to remember the classic game of Mousetrap you’ll undoubtedly recall its crazily addictive, cartoon-esque maze of chutes, funnels, tunnels and ramps with great affection. Watching a marble meander through a series of improbable obstacles was strangely mesmerizing. And it’s just one of the reasons why we think Frigits Deluxe is going to be equally popular. This ingenious, fridge-based plaything has won every toy award going, and is as addictive as it is simple.

The Frigits Deluxe is available from Firebox for $29.95.

Foot Mat Activated Night Lights – $34.95

These night lights are activated wirelessly when you step on the mat, ideal for illuminating the way to a bathroom, telephone, or doorway at night without disturbing a sleeping spouse or stubbing your toe. When stepped on, the floor mat has its own built-in bright LED light that illuminates, and it uses a 433MHz wireless signal to turn on each remote light up to 100′ away. The remote lights are turned off when the mat is stepped on a second time; the built-in mat light and remote lights gradually dim before turning off completely.

The Foot Mat Activated Night Lights is available from Hammacher for $34.95.

Khet Laser Game – $34.99

Game play is simple, and easy to learn, as there are only 3 movement choices. The goal is to eliminate your opponent’s Pharaoh. And, you eliminate the Pharaoh just like they did in olden times – by firing a red laser! Each side of the board is equipped with its own laser, which you press after your turn. The laser bounces from mirror to mirror (always shooting off at a 90 degree angle). If the laser hits any piece on a non-reflective surface, that piece is removed from play.

The Khet Laser Game is available from Think Geek for $11.99.

LED Invaders Door Mat – $39.99

Aliens, robots and the UPS guy are welcome anytime, but to deter those other annoying carbon based life forms we’ve installed the Back Off LED Invaders Door Mat. This nifty doormat is imported from France and features a glowing display and motion sensor. Any time someone comes near, a glowing green space invader moves back and forth across the top of the mat.

The LED Invaders Door Mat is available from Think Geek for $39.99.

Customizable Electronic Trivial Pursuit – $59.95

This is the Trivial Pursuit game with an electronic card deck that you can tailor to players’ ages, interests, and areas of expertise. The unit comes pre-loaded with 600 questions, and up to 1,800 additional questions covering more than 100 categories such as Heroes and Heroines, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and Travel and Adventure can be downloaded at no additional charge.

The Customizable Electronic Trivial Pursuit is available from Hammacher for $59.95.

Wii Fit – $180.00

The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports now spreads to your whole body thanks to Wii Fit and the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board, which comes bundled with it. Used together players will experience an extensive array of fun, dynamic and surprisingly challenging activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and balance oriented games. The focus of these activities is towards providing a “core” workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions, but it’s the fun approach to fitness of Wii Fit that will keep players hooked on fitness for years to come.

The Wii Fit is available from Amazon for $180.00.

Home Theater Kettle Popcorn Maker – $199.95

This is the popcorn maker that can provide fresh, cinema-quality popcorn for your home theater guests. Made by Waring, and using the same design found in movie theaters, the 600-watt thermostatically controlled stainless steel kettle heats up quickly, and is side hinged for easy access and cleaning. The kettle holds up to 4 oz. of unpopped kernels, and each batch creates 12 6 oz. servings, taking only five minutes from the touch of the start button to tipping fresh popcorn into the serving compartment.

The Home Theater Kettle Popcorn Maker is available from Hammacher for $199.95.

Family Cycle – $2,700

This is the three-wheeled recumbent cycle used by Caribbean and Mediterranean luxury resorts, and preferred for its sturdy frame that comfortably supports two adults and has extra space for two children or several shopping bags, allowing a family of four to enjoy gentle, smooth touring. Unlike typical tandem bicycles, this single-speed side-by-side cycle has two sets of independent pedals that provide optimal pedal power relative to each pedaler’s leg strength, instead of the “one-size-fits-all” pedal cycle circumference which lesser bicycles use.

The Family Cycle is available from Hammacher for $2,700.

Micro Spy Kit-X2D – $18.75

This spy utility belt keeps all the latest spy tools at the ready. Four of the most secret tools for the budding secret agent: Micro Ear Light, Secret Agent Pen, Spy Micro Listener and Spy Motion Alarm. All on an easy to clip on, clip off belt.

The Micro Spy Kit-X2D is available from Amazon for $18.75.

Electronic Spy Listening Device – $51.95

Our Electronic Listening Device is so Powerful a Human Conversation Can be Heard over 300 Feet Away! The \”ears\” and \”eyes\” are powerful enough to hear from one end of a football field to the other. You can capture distant sounds (and voices) that would otherwise not be heard with the help of our sophisticated Electronic Listening Device. Imagine standing in the end zone of a football field and being able to hear what someone is saying at the other end! Outdoors men and field observers can tap into Nature\’s secrets like never before. Bird watchers and nature lovers will be thrilled at the sound quality of this ingenious listening device.

The Electronic Spy Listening Device is available from Gadget World for $51.95.

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles – $68.88

Enjoy the thrill of real night vision technology with EyeClops Night Vision stealth goggles! These super stealth goggles allow kids ages eight and older to see in absolute darkness using infrared illumination so they can explore the dark landscape around them. These fun goggles are the perfect companion for slumber party sleep-overs or camp-outs.

The EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are available from Amazon for $68.88.

Spy Sunglasses with Digital Camera – $75

A cool pair of sunglasses supplied with a digital camera to attach to the side, and a hand held remote control to actually take the pictures. This is something that Bond would like to get his hands on!

The Spy Sunglasses with Digital Camera is available from Spy Catcher of Knightsbridge for $75.

Wireless Bullet -Size Hidden Color Spy Camera – $75

The \”Bullet\” 2.4Ghz Wireless Camera with Audio incorporates a tiny colour video camera, a highly sensitive microphone, and a 2.4 Ghz transmitter in a tiny bullet shaped capsule! And at a great low price. Its size makes it ideal for discreet surveillance. Now you can investigate your own suspicions with ease! The wireless technology means there are no wires to conceal and installation is minimal!

The Wireless Bullet -Size Hidden Color Spy Camera is available from VizonTech for $75.

R/C Spy Car – $129.99

Something is going on in the breakroom. You walked by and thought you heard your name whispered as well as the word \”cake.\” It\’s imperative that you discover what\’s going on. So you do the only thing you can do: you sit comfortably at your desk and deploy your R/C Spy Video ATV-360.

The R/C Spy Car is available from Think Geek for $129.99.

Remote Control Photo Reconnaissance Plane – $199.95

Modeled on a modern AWACS jet, this remote control plane has a detachable digital camera that takes still photos from hundreds of feet above the ground, allowing you to reconnoiter your area. The camera records up to 26 VGA (640 x 480 resolution) photos at the push of a button which can then be easily downloaded to any PC.

The Remote Control Photo Reconnaissance Plane is available from Hammacher for $199.95.

Wireless Remote Controlled Pan And Tilt Surveillance Camera – $249.95

This is the remote-controlled surveillance camera that pans and tilts at a touch of a button for a range of motion unavailable in lesser cameras, and it sends crystal clear images and audio to an LCD on the handheld remote, allowing real-time monitoring from up to 330\’ away. Unlike cameras rooted in a fixed position, this one pans 210° and tilts 63° for an optimal field-of-view.

The Wireless Remote Controlled Pan And Tilt Surveillance Camera is available from Hammacher for $249.95.

Control From Anywhere Home Sentry – $299.95

This robotic sentry can be controlled by any remote device capable of browsing the internet, allowing you to monitor your home from anywhere in the world. Audio and high-resolution (640 x 480) video are streamed in MPEG4 format, and it can take still pictures and e-mail them to you; it has a two-way microphone and speaker that enable real-time interaction with subjects.

The Control From Anywhere Home Sentry is available from Hammacher for $299.95.

Wireless Spy Watch Video Camera w/ DVR – $399

Our covert wireless spy camera wristwatch contains the latest in miniaturized wireless video technology – squeezing a full color video camera, microphone, power source and a 2.4GHz transmitter inside a stylish wristwatch. And the watch works tooJ

The Wireless Spy Watch Video Camera w/ DVR is available from David Steele for $399.

Dueling Galactic Marines Copter Set – $19.99

This Dueling Galactic Marines Copter Set gets you a set of two mini r/c helicopters with infra-red laser tag style battle action. Take to the air from the palm of your hand then use the shoulder button on the remote unleash a plasma blast your opponent copter. Each shot causes the gun of your galactic marine to flash with simulated gunfire. The first hit causes your enemy to spin. The second makes the enemy copter lose power… the third cuts rotor power completely as your opponent plummets to the ground and you gloat in victory.

The Dueling Galactic Marines Copter Set is available from Think Geek for $19.99.

Remote Control Moon In My Room – $29.95

Bring the beauty of the moon right into your room with this authentic, remote control, model moon. Features: Built-in-light sensor illuminates moon when it gets dark, Rotates through 12 lunar phases, True-to-life, detailed lunar moonscape, Easily mounts to wall with three different hanging angles

The Remote Control Moon In My Room is available from Discovery for $29.95.

Equalizer Stunt Car – $39.99

Perform wheelies, power slides, drifts and other amazing feats with the ultimate stunt machine. Gear up for fast and furious stunt action that shows what a high-powered machine can do.

The Equalizer Stunt Car is available from Discovery for $39.99.

Flytech Dragonfly – $49.95

Who says RC flying machines are unflappable? Not us because the state-of-the-art Dragonfly is the world\’s first wing-flapping RC robot. It\’s so realistic onlookers will be reaching for the insecticide.

The Flytech Dragonfly is available from Firebox for $49.95.

R/C Laser Tag Shocking Tanks – $49.99

Each set comes with two R/C controllers and two tanks on different radio frequencies. Simply turn them on and try to shoot your opponents tank with your infra-red cannon. The tanks move forwards, backwards left and right just like any other tank. Each time you successfully hit your opponents tank, they will receive a shock from their controller. Winning a match requires five successive hits to your opponents tank.

The R/C Laser Tag Shocking Tanks is available from Think Geek for $49.99.

Mega-Blimp Combo Airship and UFO – $54.75

Execute daring missions with the strobing light MegaBlimp Combo, which includes both the Airship-1 and the Area 51 UFO air vessels.The two vessels are activated and controlled by a removable triple-fan silent electric propulsion system. This triple axis control system means it can be flown forward, backward, up and down and perform 360 degree turn-on-a-dime maneuvers. Full control and maneuvering of the air vessels is maintained from a hand-held transmitter witha range of over 100\’. It is recommended you use your blimps indoors but on a calm day they can be flown outdoors using the included tether and tether hooks.

The Mega-Blimp Combo Airship and UFO is available from Amazon for $54.75.

Alien Racer R/C Skrash – $59.92

Skrash is 1 of the 4 cool new Alien Racers from MGA entertainment. This bizarre walking skeleton is mysterious and unpredictable and will do anything to get the coveted XenoEnergy as his full-functioning R/C vehicle speeds along with built-in sound effects and awesome lights. Skrash is amazingly detailed and includes fully articulated limbs, 2 detachable weapons, collectible poster and CD-ROM comic book.

The Alien Racer R/C Skrash is available from Amazon for $59.92.

PicoZ Havoc Battle Set – $69.95

Aimlessly woka-woka-ing around the sitting room is for wimps. Proper Real pilots battle for airspace with these beam-blasting infra-red whirlybirds. A direct hit temporarily disables your rechargeable mini chopper, so you\’ll need real skill to stay airborne. Look out, incoming 3 o\’clock!

The PicoZ Havoc Battle Set is available from Firebox for $69.95.

Super Cub RTF Electric – $159.99

Anybody can have a good time flying the new Super Cub RTF. It comes right out of the box with everything you need included…even batteries for the transmitter. The Super Cub is equipped with 3-channel control that helps provide a true-scale flying experience. Throttle, steering and pitch controls allow you to learn the basics of RC flight, safely and simply, while still having a great time flying.

The Super Cub RTF Electric is available from RC Boca Hobbies for $159.99.

Remote Controlled Ride On Sports Car – $349.95

This remote-controlled, ride-on sports car allows parents to safely command a child\’s driving, or parents can relinquish control to the young driver at the touch of a button. Both modes enable movement forwards, backwards, left, and right, up to a gentle 3 mph. A seat belt and four sturdy EPP tires provide stability and safety during jaunts along the sidewalk.

The Remote Controlled Ride On Sports Car is available from Hammacher for $349.95.

If nothing takes your fancy hear check out last years R/C Toy guide or the insane amount of R/C stuff on Amazon.

Toastabags – $9.95

As its name suggests, the Toastabag allows you to cook things in a toaster. Not in every toaster, just the slotted kind that most people have nowadays. All you do is put the ingredients in the bag, pop it down in the toaster and wait.

Toastabags are available from Firebox for $9.95.

Precision Spoon Scale – $24.99

With baking, precision is absolutely vital. Measuring your wet ingredients and your dry ingredients with our new ultra-precise spoon scale. With two spoons included, you can scoop out just the right amount of sugar, or even 10-1 grams of salt! To get this level of precision, you’d normally need a separate scale, but we’ve combined two immensely useful kitchen gadgets into one, and we love dual-use devices in the kitchen!

The Precision Spoon Scale is available from Think Geek for $24.99.

Rotato Express – $29.98

Rotato® Express automatically peels potatoes, fruits and other vegetables in seconds. Puts an end to thick peels and waste. Simply skewer potato on bottom spike and lower the top spike. Then, push the button to start peeling – automatically stops when complete. Skin peels off in one continuous piece.

The ROTATO EXPRESS is available from Taylor Gifts for $29.98.

The One Touch Spice Grinder – $39.95

This is the electric spice mill that grinds whole spices at a touch of the lid, producing freshly ground spices without the laborious manual efforts required with a mortar and pestle. The device allows you to always cook with the freshest possible spices, ensuring better flavor and aroma than pre-ground spices that quickly lose their potency.

The one touch spice grinder is available from Hammacher for $39.95.

Digital Thermometer Pan – $49.99

Happily, one enterprising cooking geek put a thermometer right inside the pan, and a readout in the handle. So, now when the recipe calls for “medium-high heat”, and the pan reads “400 degrees F”, and your traditional Oaxacan Platanos Asados come out just right, you can mark down in the margins the precise temperature, and get it right every single time. Science – it’s all about being able to duplicate results.

The Digital Thermometer Pan is available from Think Geek for $49.99.

Darth Vader Toaster – $54.99

If there’s something every Sith Lord knows how to do it’s make a balanced breakfast. While the Jedi have to live off of Jawa juice and fried nerfsteak, the Dark Lord of the Sith prefers to have a reminder of his fiery Mustafar defeat at his breakfast table. Every morning he burns that moment into a slice of bread with the Darth Vader Toaster. This black, ominous kitchen appliance easily leaves the mark of Vader’s helmet in every yummy piece of toast.

The Darth Vader Toaster is available from The Star Wars Shop for $54.99.

Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio

Sony’s ICF-CDK70 Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio with CD-Changer makes working in the kitchen a lot more fun. Pop in 3 CDs and listen as you cook, clean, or just hang out in everyone’s favorite room. It also plays music from your digital music player or 20 preset radio stations. For added convenience, the supplied remote control is magnetic, making it perfect for the refrigerator door. Additionally, a built-in cook timer allows you to keep an eye on your culinary creations.

The Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio is available from Amazon for $63.

Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer – $149.95

This is the voice activated grocery list organizer that comes pre-loaded with over 2,500 food, beverage, household, beauty, and office items, and recognizes words as specific as swordfish, emory boards, and lawn bags, allowing you to store and print shopping lists simply by speaking the name of the item.

The Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer is available from Hammacher $149.95 for .

Bean Grinding Espresso Maker – $1,449.95

his is the world’s most advanced espresso maker. Manufactured in Mantua, Italy, it produces 15 bars of pressure, which is 15 times greater than atmospheric pressure and double the amount found in lesser espresso makers, creating maximum coffee flavor and topping every espresso with a perfect crema, the caramel-colored signature of the finest Italian espresso. Unlike conventional espresso machines that grind beans and store them in a chamber where they oxidize and lose flavor before they enter the brewing system, this machine uses a direct grind-to-brew system that immediately brews the beans you grind into the espresso you are about to drink, creating the freshest possible flavor.

The Bean Grinding Espresso Maker is available from Hammacher for $1,499.95.

If none of the above tickle your fancy check out all the kitchen gadget departments at Think Geek, Hammacher or Taylor Gifts.

Windup LED Flashlight – $7.69

This flashlight never needs batteries and the LED bulbs will last a lifttime! Crank this for just 1 minute for 120 minutes of light.

The Windup LED Flashlight is available from Amazon for $7.69.

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies – $13.59

This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a contractor or do it yourself.

The Solar Power Your Home For Dummies is available from Amazon for $13.59.

Global Warming Mug – $12.95

This worryingly relevant mug-with-a-message is adorned with a map of the world. Which is nice. What isn’t particularly nice is what happens when you fill the mug with a hot drink. Because as soon as the mug feels the heat, the land mass begins to disappear before your very eyes. Oceans start to spread across the coastlines as ice caps melt and water levels rise.

The Global Warming Mug is available from Firebox for $12.95.

USBCell – AA Batteries – $19.95

The problem with rechargeables is the myriad plugs, ports, sockets and bays you need to have around to keep them filled with electrons. Oh, the battery’s dead, but where’s that dang recharger? Sound familiar? Then, one day, an enterprising geek built the charger into the battery. Not just any charger, mind you. They used a standard USB port built right into the battery.

The USBCell – AA Batteries is available from Think Geek for $19.95.

Global Warming Action Kits – $49.00

Stop global warming in your own home with these compact kits. Large Kit includes: Three 60W-equivalent compact fluorescent , (CF) light bulbs, 20-oz. stainless steel water bottle, Solar LED flashlight, Four rechargeable batteries, Fast charger, Low-flow , showerhead, Solar hat fan, Solar Living Sourcebook

The Global Warming Action Kits is available from Discovery for $49.00.

FreeLoader Solar Charger – $49.95

This smart, eco-friendly device soaks up the power of the sun and stores it for up to 3 months. You can then use it to charge up your electronic gadgets, anytime, anyplace. Think of it as a portable solar-powered battery.

The FreeLoader Solar Charger is available from Firebox for $49.95 also check out the Solio charger.

Emergency Crank Radio Metallic Silver – $49.95

With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit’s AM/FM/TV/Weather radio, built-in LED flashlight, cell phone charger and emergency siren, the lightweight and portable Etón FR300 is an excellent and economical choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments where there are limited power sources.

The Emergency Crank Radio Metallic Silver is available from Amazon for $49.95.

Solar Charging Backpack – $249.95

Charge it up and you’re ready to go – this solar charging backpack will power an iPod for three hours or a cell phone for one and a half hours. No SPF needed for this sun-loving backpack. Harness the sun’s energy and the technology you love is yours, wherever you may wander.

The Solar Charging Backpack is available from Discovery for $249.95.

Remote Controlled Hydrogen Powered Car – $149.95

Winner of the prestigious German Toy Award in Electronics and Technology, this is the first remote-controlled car fueled entirely by hydrogen. The included fueling station is powered by a solar panel and uses electrolysis to safely deconstruct ordinary tap water into hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Simply connect the fueling station’s plastic tube to the car and hydrogen gas transfers to the car’s patented fuel cell, where platinum plates compress the hydrogen and convert it into electrical energy to power the motors.

The Remote Controlled Hydrogen Powered Car is available from Hammacher for $149.95.

Solar Powered Golf Cart – $9,000

This is the electric golf cart that has an array of 72 photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy, providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar electric golf carts. The cart’s 160-watt array produces up to three amps per hour for its 48-volt rechargeable battery system, providing a range of up to 49 miles–approximately 10 rounds of golf–before requiring a full recharge .

The Solar Powered Golf Cart is available from Hammacher for $9,000.

LCD Window Thermometer – $9.99

Since the temperature is the one thing that most effects your comfort level you typically want to know what to expect before heading out the door. Sure, you could open a door or window to check your local temperature but we think that is definitely way low tech. This simple but clean looking LCD Window Thermometer will give you a much easier way to know what it feels like outside.

The LCD Window Thermometer is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

Digital Picture Frames – from ~$50

Digital picture frames have really taken off this year. Here we compare some of the cheapest and best digital picture frames that are currently available with regards to both features and value for money. We’ll also provide an explanation of all the features that the various digital photo frames have to offer.

The Digital Picture Frames is available from CG for from ~$50.

Slide and Negative Digital Converter – $99

This device converts old 35mm slides and film negatives into digital images, allowing you to easily preserve your memories without having to rely on a conversion service. Slides and negatives are placed into a tray that aligns each properly; the touch of a button scans the image instantly.

The Slide and Negative Digital Converter is available from Hammacher for $99.

Garmin GPS Navigator – $137.50 (reduced from $472)

Simple navigation at an affordable price–that\’s nüvi 250. This entry-level Personal Travel Assistant comes with preloaded maps for North America, including all of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. For added flexibility, choose nüvi 270 with preloaded maps for both continents or save more with nüvi 200 which offers less map coverage at a lower price

The Garmin GPS Navigator is available from Amazon for $137.50 (reduced from $472).

E-VEX Personal Video Viewer – $139.95

We’ve seen some amazing eyewear in our time but these babies take the cake, as they allow you to view movies and games on an internal virtual 35” screen. Immersive? It’s like mainlining a movie!

The E-VEX Personal Video Viewer is available from Firebox for $139.95.

Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera – $159.99

Become an instant celebrity or paparazzi with the Kodak Zi6 pocket video camera. Just hit record to capture the action, adventure and all the juicy details in stunning HD quality video. Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you\’re ready to share the fun on YouTube.

The Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera is available from Kodak for $159.99, full review over on Coolest Reviews.

10 MP Cannon PowerSHot – $170

Instantly recognizable, the classic \”Box & Circle\” ELPH design lives on in the PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH. This sleek, slim head-turner is the perfect everyday camera. High-end specifications include 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. Spectacular images are easy to create thanks to advanced Canon technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that eliminate blur.

The 10 MP Cannon PowerSHot is available from Amazon for $170.

iPod Touch – $207+

The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies–including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics–and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

The iPod Touch is available from Amazon for $207+ or the official Apple Store.

Nintendo Wii – ~$300

Nintendo\’s Wii video game system (pronounced \”we\”) brings people of all ages and video game experience together to play. This simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though the system\’s evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side, but also through its innovative list of features and extensive list of playable titles.

The Nintendo Wii is available from Amazon for ~$300.

Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch LCD – $1549

Samsung’s Series 6 marks the first appearance of TOC (Touch of Color) design in the 2008 LCD HDTV line-up. Inspired by designs from the automotive and fashion industries, Samsung’s unique unique Transparent and Opaque Color molding process creates a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent color during the manufacturing process for an ultra-sleek appearance.

The Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch LCD is available from Samsung for $1549.