This looks like it would be a fun gadget to mess around with...the only problem I'd have is picking which 3 functions to choose.

3 completely controllable buttons allow you to assign pretty much any function to this sweet little device. Your iTunes controls, or your stock prices, or your communication settings that show you whether you have new mail or a new IM... What got us excited though was the fact that it was hacked and can now even play video. Don't be alarmed, the buttons of today's mini keyboard have a resolution of 96x96 pixel and are huge compared to yesterday's and with the included configurator software that works on a Mac and a PC, they are a breeze to set up!

Colors: Black, Silver
$159.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Never underestimate the slight pleasure of having your phone's charging cord untangled and organized. For $6, it's completely worth it. (Might also be a good stocking stuffer or co-worker gift?)

Driinn™ hangs between your battery charger and the wall socket. It provides a support for your mobile phone and convenient storage for your charging cord. Just wrap the adapter cord around the driinn and plug the adapter into the wall socket through the opening in the driin. Call or email us about putting your company logo on the driinn for a great corporate gift, as low as an extra $2.50 per piece. Low Minimum orders apply

$6.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

This looks to have a compact footprint and great style, so you have little excuse for settling on less-than-par sound for your iPod.

By popular demand, we've created the ideal compact AM/FM sound system for iPod with the full, rich sound you've come to expect from Vers. The 1.5R is a true 'hybrid': great as a bedside alarm, even better in the kitchen, den or office... anywhere great sound belongs.
Vers 1.5R is available in Cherry, Natural Walnut, Dark Walnut, Bamboo, Black Gloss and White Gloss finishes. Finished by hand, each Vers system takes over a week to build and each one is unique. It sounds as good as it looks; there's simply no substitute for the rigid, 9 mm thick walls of a Vers cabinet for accurate sound reproduction.

$199.00-$219.99, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

For those of you in the U.K., you've got an excellent reason to replace your telephone. Lucky ducks.

This is the Colombo Two. Nothing to do with a mac-wearing detective, it's actually named after the legendary Italian designer, who made a name for himself creating objects best suited to the set of Space 1999. And this phone is a tribute to him by the ChauhanStudio. It's all about the looks, with a slightly angled shape, clear digital screen, a keyboard almost flush to the actual handset and a horizontal stand/case.

* Large, clear backlit display * Handsfree * 100 name and number phonebook * 10 polyphonic ringtones * Caller display with 50 entry calls log * Power saving ECO mode * 12 minutes digital recording time * 2 pre-recorded outgoing messages

* Control answering machine via the handset * Instant message playback * Remote access * Ring delay selection * Message indication * Memo messages * Wall mountablewhite or coral (orange)

L 20 x W 7.5 x D 3.5cm (TBC)
12 month guarantee, 230v, 2 x AAA NiMH batteries
£ 39.95, Buy it here or here.

[posted by katie]

Hmm, I suppose for some of you with a ton of gadgets the regular device chargers just aren't big enough, but as to whether this one floats your boat (or your wallet) remains to be seen.

ChargerFrame transforms your electronic landscape into wall art. It is the hub for all your chargers - as you add a device, the picture changes. This active interplay between cables, gadgets and indicator lights is neatly framed and finished off by an energy-efficient master green switch. Hang it, wrap it, lay it and plug it. Hangs portrait and landscape.

750 by 550 by 120mm; wood, veneer, electric components
450 Euro, pre-order it here.

[posted by katie]

Hmm...sounds like a worthy candidate for a home digital music player (if you're looking).

Introducing Squeezebox Boom: the compact all-in-one network music player that combines award-winning Squeezebox functionality with an integrated amplifier and speakers to deliver crystal clear sound—in any room in your home. At less than thirteen inches long and five inches high, Squeezebox Boom packs a big sound you'll have to hear to believe. Simply plug in the power cord and connect to your wireless network. You can browse your digital music collection, tune to your favorite Internet radio stations, and access music services like Rhapsody, Pandora, Slacker, SIRIUS Internet Radio, and more.

• High quality audio: bi-amplified design with high performance signal processor, class D amplifiers, and digital crossover
• "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when your computer is off
• True 802.11g networking
• Seven-day alarm with snooze, auto-sleep feature

starting at $299.00,Buy it here.

(Thanks Vince!)

[posted by katie]

While this is a little more expensive than the other docking stations/device chargers that we've posted (see below), it does have a nice look.

Recharge and store all of your mobile equipment - iPhone, Blackberry, and MP3 players included - when you're not mobile--all in smart, contemporary box. Its so hip-looking, your friends may think its purely decorative. Its durable, too, made of powder coated white steel with a soft red felt top, and its even wall-mountable to save space in your modern office or bedroom.

12.4"L X 8.3W X 4.5"H.
$198.00, Buy it here.

other stations/chargers:
Bluelounge Sanctuary Charging Station, $129.00
Lacquer Docking Station, $49.00
Phone/PDA Charging Station, $35.00
Bamboo Charging Station, $45.00

[posted by katie]

Compared to the other air purifier we've posted, this one gets a thousand points for looking less like it came off a spaceship and more like something that would blend in to the background.

Enjoying a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing your sense of style may sometimes seem an impossible task when shopping for home appliances. Not to worry - you can now breathe a bit more easily with an air purifier that looks great while cleaning the air.

Cleans 25 square meters of space.
17"W x 5.25"L x 16"H
$299.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Admittedly, I know next to nothing about sound equipment. I'm content with my cheapo turntable and the speakers that came with my cd player. Not only do these look really cool, but I'm told they are worth the high price.

Thanks Mike!

[posted by kris]

Okay Iphone owners, how many of you have slept through your alarm because the tiny speaker wasn't loud enough to wake you from your hibernatic slumber? The Aircurve from Griffin is designed to acoustically amplify the sounds from the speaker without the need for any electricity.

AirCurve is designed with a pass-through slot that allows you to charge and sync your iPhone by inserting a Griffin Dock Cable (available separately) or the dock cable that came with your iPhone. And AirCurve's see-through translucent polycarbonate body lets you appreciate the graceful curves inside that do all the work.

[posted by kris]