Wendy Burt-Thomas
Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:04 am

Knight Rider GPS

Nikon COOLPIX ($349+) This camera’s intuitive touch screen interface allows access to controls with your fingertips. With 10.0 megapixels, it takes portraits as large as 16" x 20". The 3.5" LCD screen provides 170-degree wide-angle viewing. 5x optical zoom. Automatically fixes most instances of red-eye and rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail. Face-finding technology. Available in a wide variety of colors.

BlackBerry Storm ($699, without contract) This handheld everything device has a touch screen that you can actually feel depress like a keyboard. Automatically switch between landscape and portrait mode just by rotating the handset. 

Flip Video MinoHD ($229+) Billing itself as the “world’s smallest HD camcorder,” this pocket-size piece produces 720p for your HDTV. One-touch recording and digital zoom. Holds 60 minutes on 4 GB of built-in memory. Flipout USB arm. Built-in FlipShare software to save, organize and edit videos. Records high-quality MP4 files.

Livescribe’s Pulse Smartpen ($150+) With 1 GB of memory, this 1.3 oz. anodized aluminum pen records audio and links it to what you write at the time. Transfer your notes to your computer, organize them and even search for words within your notes. 

HP TouchSmart IQ 800 ($1,899+) Think iPhone/iPod touch on a slim 25.5" desktop PC. Access photo, music, TV, the Web, games, video and more with a tap or swipe of the screen. Includes a webcam, TV tuner and built-in DVD burner. Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Wall mountable.

Polk SurroundBar360 DVD Theater ($1,199+) Replace those oversize speakers with a slim tube-like enclosure. The two-piece set also contains an integrated DVD/CD player. PowerPort bass technology; SDA signal-processing amplifier AM/FM radio. Analog, digital, USB and video inputs. HDMI connectivity. 

Open Air Cinema CineBox Outdoor Theater ($1,500+) Enjoy the drive-in with your family in your own backyard! This theater system includes a screen, digital projector, DVD player, sound mixer, blower fan, muffler, cables and gooseneck LED light for dark setups.

WarmMe Warm Mouse ($30) This computer mouse emits infrared rays that can produce better enzymes within muscle cells to improve circulation and reduce Carpal Tunnel symptoms. Compatible with all PCs, Macs and laptops. Optical 2-button scrolling, 800 DP.

Autonet Mobile ($499) Want Wi-Fi in your car? Just install the tiny router in your trunk and anyone within 100 feet can tap in via a PDA, laptop, PSP or other Web-enabled device. Speeds range from 600Kbps to 800Kbps. 

Mobile Edge Wi-Fi Signal Locator ($30) Automatically detect Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless signals without pulling out your laptop. Fits on a keychain. Filters out false readings. Four LEDs indicate signal strength.

Audiovox Homebase ($150) Combo digital picture frame/message center/calendar that allows you to record video messages through a built-in camera and microphone. The 7" screen displays slideshows of your favorite photos. Stores up to 100 pictures on 512 Mb of memory. Magnetic border for coupons and notes. 

Mio Knight Rider GPS ($269) Featuring the original voice of KITT from the “Knight Rider” TV show, this GPS uses easy-to-understand icons. Customizable features. Portable 4.3" touch screen. 480 x 272 pixel resolution.