R2D2 wears many hats in the movies, and I am constantly amazed at the incompetence of the Galactic Empire to outwit a mere droid. It is a wonder how such incompetence still resulted in the Galaxy being ruled by the evil Emperor Palpatine, but that’s another story for another day. Here we have the R2D2 Wireless Web Camera that increases your cool factor by ten.

This daft droid is not only a remote control wireless webcam, but will also play your web based audio, has a digital camera, can be used as an internet phone, has voice record, wirelessly transmits images, and has possibly the coolest remote control unit in existence. What looks exactly like the hilt of a Lightsaber is your ticket to control. Bristling with buttons and glowing red when on (and blue when using it as a phone), this wireless remote gives you access to all of R2D2’s functions, and even has Lightsaber sound effects. Whether you’re using this top piece of kit as an internet phone, a digital camera, a movie camera (great for trundling around the office filming what’s going on out of sight) or as a remote control security droid, the R2D2 Wireless Webcam is the most vital piece of equipment for every Jedi warrior.

I must say this is potentially the most expensive webcam I’ve ever come across, as this particular R2D2 retails for a whopping £299. No wonder George Lucas has been laughing all the way to the bank since the late 1970s.

Are you a big Iron Man fan after watching the movie? Perhaps the Iron Man Fine Art Statue might catch your fancy as you intend to shed your boring image at work.

This Iron Man Movie Artfx Statue may not contain any actual iron, but he’s packed with power. This figure is outfitted with numerous LEDs that cause the eyes, palms, and chest to light up with the kind of power you’ve come to expect from a big-screen hero. Designed in the same pose seen in the Iron Man teaser poster, the 13-inch figure is coated in metallic paint and can live on at your house. Bring home this stunning 1:6 scale replica of one of Marvel’s most famous insanely rich inventors today!

If you happen to have $179.99 to splurge on the Iron Man Fine Art Statue, then you must be a pretty big fan to spruce up your desk with this. Otherwise, I’d give it a pass and save that money for something more essential.

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Staying cooped up in the office all day long isn’t too good for one’s lungs, and thankfully we have the USB Ionizer Fan with Aroma Diffuser to help provide a whiff of fresh and fragrant air in the immediate vicinity. This device is powered via USB, but if you happen to be traveling and do not have a powered USB port in the vicinity, there is always the option to juice this up with the help of three AA batteries. At $19 a pop, this looks like a pretty good gadget to pick up if you’re short on ideas on gifts for colleagues.

I know most people look forward to the summer, since that is the time where you get to spend plenty of time in the sun getting a tan, before the clammy autumn season creeps up on us. For those who are constantly stuck in the office, perhaps the Outdoor Solar Workstation concept here would be a good idea to suggest to your boss? Designed by Mathias Schnyder, this modular workstation features a solar cell on the roof itself, generating enough juice to power a notebook through an electric outlet in the center of the table. There are movable segments that function as seating arrangements which reduce exposure to both wind and sun simultaneously. No idea whether this concept will ever make it commercially, but it is worth dwelling upon. Non-applicable to those living along the equator though.

Source: Gizmag

If Scarface’s Tony Montana were still in the “distribution” business today, there is no doubt that he would be interested in a portable way of managing the heavy cash flows which piled in thanks to his line of business. Do you remember the huge cash counter he used in the movie? It must have been a real pain to lug around.

The AccuCounter V30 Portable Cash Counter includes some totally awesome add-ons for those of you who still rely on transactions which consist of large sums of paper cash. The ability to count over 600 bills a minute is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Texas Instruments DLP is once again at the forefront of projector technology, having introduced the first WUXGA DLP chip in the world. This new chip can be found in its new WUXGA data projector known as the F30. The inclusion of this chip means the F30 is able to produce the highest resolution images at a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio, finding no equal in the market today. Perfect for people who are used to widescreen computer resolutions and want to reproduce it on the big screen for all and sundry to see.

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This next device just screams “why didn’t I think of this earlier”? Sure, see-through Post-it Notes don’t seem like such a great scientific achievement in comparison to the light bulb or the polio virus, but it has been a long time coming.

All you need to do is just place the Sheer Post-it notes on the text that you want to stand out, and mark it up all you want! No more highlighting something and diminishing a book’s resale value. This will also come in handy on books that you checked out from the library and need to mark up for research purposes.

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Only 10% of adults have a consistent work-out plan. When you’re stuck behind your desk all day while you work, a lot of the time you lose track of your health. Your physique becomes flabby, your mentality becomes listless, and you pretty much evolve into a completely out of shape slab of skin. It can be hell on your self-confidence.

The TrekDesk offers an all-in-one solution for the home worker. It keeps you moving and your heart a-pumpin’ as you tap away at your keyboard answering e-mails. All you have to do is attach the easily assembled 70 x 38 desk onto any standard treadmill. It’s universal design ensures that your existing treadmill is compatible with the TrekDesk.

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