LED Blow On-Off CandlesThis candle isn't really a candle at all. It's an LED light that mimics a real flame. You even blow on it to turn it on and off. It's great for when you want ambiance, but don't want to burn the place down. The candles are either four inches or six inches tall.
$11.99 and $14.99, ThinkGeek
Compact SpeakersThese are great for when you want to play that cool new song you put on your iPod for someone, but don't like the idea of your precious earbuds going in his ears. Ick. These speakers are a little less than five inches wide when folded.
$28.00, MoMA Store
Freestyle Waterproof MP3 PlayerNow you can listen to Aqueduct while you do laps in the pool. This waterproof MP3 player holds 1 GB of song files and comes with waterproof headphones.
$99.99, Target
iRecord Digital RecorderThis is a major covet for anyone with a video iPod. You can plug this little box into your television, cable box, or DVD player to record movies and shows directly onto your iPod with the push of one button. You can also record from any audio source as an MP3. It even charges your iPod while all of this is happening.
$199.99, Streaming Networks
SongBook RadioThis cool travel radio comes in several colors and cranks out high-fidelity audio. Buy an extra cable for five bucks, and you can also use it as travel speakers for your iPod or other MP3 player. It runs on six rechargeable AA batteries, but you can recharge them just by plugging in the AC adapter.
$159.99, Tivoli Audio
Lexon Tykho FanThis nifty fan designed by Marc Berthier is great for your desk or bedside table. I really like the simple, chic design and how the blades match the switch. The blades are made of soft PVC, so you won't hurt yourself if you stick your hand in there.
$55.00, Unica Home
Digital Video CamcorderThis is a pretty awesome camcorder. The video quality isn't fantastic, but it's good enough for YouTube. And the device is so small that you can carry it with you at all times. And it's easy to upload the videos to your computer. You just plug the whole thing into your USB drive. You don't even need to install any software. It can record up to either 30 or 60 minutes of video.
$120.00 or $150.00, RedEnvelope
Music & Lyrics DVDThis DVD, which was released today, is worth buying just for the '80s-inspired "Pop Goes My Heart" music video at the beginning of the movie. This film also contains very funny performances from Hugh Grant (as a washed up pop star) and from Kristen Johnston (as his biggest fan).
$16.99, Amazon.com
WiggleWiggle ClockThese clocks are really nifty. They rock back and forth almost like a pendulum, but in kind of a sporadic way. The clocks seems to have their own personalities. Each clock runs on a AA battery.
$23.99, Perpetual Kid
Wooden CalculatorThis is like desk art. I don't use a calculator much, but I wouldn't mind displaying this one, made of Japanese cedar, in my cubicle. I like its organic feel. It's about the same size a 45 rpm record (for those of you who remember how big that is).
$75.00, MoMA Store
White Palazzo Damask Laptop ToteThis 15.5-inch-wide bag is a refined and feminine way to lug around your notebook computer. I can't get enough of the white quilted satin lining. You can also buy a slightly larger version with extra room for pens, chargers, your cell phone, and a few magazines.
$49.95 ($59.95 for the larger size), Wrapables
ClockyHit snooze too much? This alarm clock actually rolls off your nightstand, and forces you to get out of bed and hunt for it if you want the noise to stop. I wish they would have had these back when I was in high school. I bet my younger brother does too, since he was so often asked to "wake up your sister." I am not very nice in the morning.
$49.99, Nanda
Stardust iPod CaseI am head over heels for Anetagenova's glammed out cases for iPods, cell phones, Treos, and cameras. This silver Stardust iPod case is made of leather with rivets and rings that decorate the case and the strap.
$95.20, Anetagenova
Red Tiger’s Eye CellCatchThis will clash with some cell phones, but it's a stunning alternative to that uggo gray strap that comes with every clamshell phone. The round tiger's eye beads transform your mobile phone into a true accessory. $42.00, Tray6
iH26W Portable Travel Alarm ClockWhile this doesn't appear to be super duper portable, I dig this little alarm clock. You can use it with an iPod, Shuffle, or Nano, and it charges them while they are docked. It also has a remote control and a battery backup. $99.99, iHomeAudio.com
