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		LEAVE NO PLUG BEHIND TruPower UCS outlet packs two USB charging ports along with two standard power outlets for your other power-hungry devices. Best of all, it only costs ten bucks. fastmac.com

		LCD POWER SLIDE Featuring PiixL's patented VTX chassis fits behind your 37"+ LCD TV, and it packs quite a punch. There's no atom processor here. The EdgeCenter 3770 can be equipped with dual 2.93 processors, 24GB of ram, a 2TB hard drive, and a blu-ray burner. It can also put you in the poorhouse @ nearly 20k for a fully equipped model. piixl.com

		PC PLUG The oddly-named Marvell Sheevaplug is about the size of your average gadget’s power adapter, but it actually contains a complete computer (sans video output). The device has a 1.2GHz CPU, 512MB of flash memory and 512MB of RAM, which should be plenty for running a web server or other Linux applications. It’s got a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity, and a USB port, so you might even be able to hook up a DisplayLink device without any video card. The compact PC uses very little power (just 5 watts), and (of course) doesn’t require any sort of external power adapter. It looks like Marvell is going after larger distribution relationships at this point, but they are selling developer kits if you want to tinker with one for yourself. You can get your hands on a SheevaPlug developer kit (which looks a bit more clunky than the svelte production model above) over at Globalscale Technologies for just $99 (USD). marvell.com

		ADAMOS LITTLE BRO Dell introduced the V13 laptop series for business users, these 13.3" CULV models that resemble the expensive Adamo XPS. The Dell V13 is just 0.65" thick and has a base weight of 1.6kg, it has an aluminum design and a price tag starting at $449. The cheapest model features the Intel Celeron M ULV 743 1.3GHz processor, 2GB DDR3-1066MHz, 250GB 5400RPM HDD, integrated graphics, 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, Ubuntu Linux 9.04, 802.11b/g WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA, 5-in-1 memory card reader, 34nm ExpressCard, and a 6-cell 30WHr battery. The Windows 7 Home Premium version of the Dell Vostro V13 starts at $599, that model features the Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 1.4GHz processor and also a 320GB HDD. Add another $100 and you get the performance package with Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 1.3GHz and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. An external DVD burner or Blu-ray drive is optional. dell.com

		CATCH MORE FISH WITH TWO NETBOOKS Onkyo's DX delivers a pair of 10.1-inch 1,366 × 768 pixel LCD displays, a1.6GHz Athlon Neo MV-40 CPU, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and 3x USB jacks. It starts with 2GB (not 1GB) of memory standard expandable to 4GB, a 320GB 5,400rpm disk (not 160GB), Gigabit Ethernet, and 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium, and it's priced at about $966. jp.onkyo.com

		CATCH MORE FISH WITH TWO NETBOOKS booq's boa large laptop messenger bag comes a with removable laptop sleeve that works hard whether you're a businessman or a bike messenger. it's made from ballistic nylon with a water-repellant coating; it has an extremely durable water-resistant rubberized bottom. It also includes a protective laptop sleeve, and its layout is optimized for laptop accessories. Boa nerve S (13" MAC, 11 -13 " PC) / Boa nerve L ( 15-17" MAC & 15" PC). Prices start at $130 booqbags.com

		EEE BOX With that fancy disc drive, NVIDIA Ion under the hood, and considerable aesthetic improvements, the Eee Box EB1501 has seemingly little to do with the Asus Eee Box. The upgraded unit takes up 7.6" squared, and features an Intel Atom Dual Core N330 Processor 1.6GHz; NVidia ION graphics, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM), a Slot-in dvd drive, Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System, HDMI Out, 802.11 bgn Wireless, and 6 USB 2.0 ports event.asus.com/eeetop

		fit-PC2i CompuLab has been holding it down on the diminutive front for years now, though the outfit's latest mini PC packs even more features than ever before. Measuring just 4- x 4.5- x 1.05-inches and weighing only 13 ounces, the fit-PC2i is hailed as the planet's smallest dual gigabit Ethernet-equipped PC. Other specs include an Intel Atom Z5xx CPU (from 1.1GHz to 2GHz), up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, room for a 2.5-inch HDD, audio in / out, built-in WiFi, four USB 2.0 ports and Windows 7 (if you so choose). The rig is built from a 100 percent aluminum die-cast body, and even at full load it sucks down just 8 watts. These buggers are perfect for that DIY project you've been itching to start, and they ship in January. fit-pc2.com

		SHARE TIME The Pogoplug connects your USB drive to the Internet so you can easily share and access your files from anywhere. The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media at home from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world, or sharing this content with friends and family without having to upload. There's even an iPhone application so you can always "phone home" to get your files! pogoplug.com

		HAVE FAITH IN YOUR BACKUPS Step on in to the house of Starck. Philippe Starck, the prolific designer who's left his mark on hotel interiors, motorbikes, and toilets across the globe. His latest contribution heralds a return to LaCie with a pair of new hard drives: the LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive and Desktop Hard Drive. Both drives are conspicuously inscribed with Starck's name and flare for melding organic shapes within the rigid rules of geometry (and some religion). The mobile unit packs 320GB, while the desktop model comes in 1 and 2TB flavors. lacie.com

		SPLIT STICK The Split Stick is a double-sided USB drive. That's right. Everyone always tells you to keep your work and your personal life separate? Now you can maintain that divide with your files too. With the Split Stick, you can enforce the digital divide between office and personal, home and away, yours and hers, g rated and x rated, or whatever else you choose to separate. The quirky Split Stick is two, two-gigabyte retractable USB drives that are built into one slim (four gigabyte) stick. Formed of an anodized aluminum body and encased in a protective rubber membrane. The device is available in a range of colors: orange, blue, pink, red, black, violet, grey, or green. This plastic button allows you to easily navigate between the two different sides of the drive. quirky.com

		IRONKEY The S200 is being touted as the world's first and only USB flash drive certified for FIPS 140-2, Security Level 3, and features: hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption in CBC mode, a tamper-resistant and tamper-evident rugged metal case, hardware-based malware protection, trusted network restrictions (which prevent the device from unlocking on untrusted PCs).. Of course, this level of protection doesn't come cheap -- with their consumer grade products starting at $79.99 and ascending pretty quickly from there, we can only imagine what enterprise customers are shelling out. ironkey.com/S200_Launch

		1:8 SCALE TOUCHABLE DJ The Touchtable is a pocket-sized (1:8 scale) PMP that boasts a digit-friendly surface meant for scratching, mixing and all manners of interacting. It features a large controller wheel that surrounds the screen and performs just like a turntable. Aside from playing back your favorite MP3s, this bugger can (in theory, anyway) also mix jams on the fly, cue outputs and even connect with a second Touchtable wirelessly in order to establish a more traditional DJ setup (at 1:8 scale). Plug it into a PC, and now you've got a MIDI controller. yankodesign.com

		RELIVE NES IN STYLE The FC Mobile II Console will let you play all of your old NES games. It improves on its predecessor can be connected to a TV screen, and now comes with 2 wireless handheld controllers, and a wireless gun for playing hours of Duck Hunt. The FC Mobile II is available in black or white. hyperkin.com

		RUBIK'S TOUCHCUBE the Rubik's TouchCube is gearing up to join the Rubik's 360 at the American International Toy Fair. Christened the "first completely electronic, solvable Rubik's Cube," this one maintains the shape of the original but replaces the colored stickers with actual lights. Users ready to engage their minds simply hit the scramble button on the cube, and then rearrange the blocks by swiping their finger. rubikstouchcube.com/

		DLINK STORAGE ROUTER The new Xtreme N Storage Router (DIR-685) combines built-in Network Attached Storage (NAS) , digital photo frame, secondary display along with a 802.11n router into a single device. At long last, the do-it-all wireless router is finally making its way out to the public at large, and with an MSRP of $299.99 dlink.com

		VISUAL VOLTAGE Why settle for a straightforward way to monitor your home energy use when you can have something artistic? That's the thinking behind the so-called Visual Voltage exhibition created by a group of Swedish designers, anyway, which features this eye-catching clock-like device front and center. As with other energy monitors, it promises to do nothing more than monitor your daily electricity use and let you know when you're using more than you should. visualvoltage.se

		AFTER 500 THEY'RE BROKING THE MOLD The LFA, which sprints from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.7 seconds, is equipped with a 552-horsepower 4.8-liter V10 engine and a six-speed automated sequential gearbox. Lexus describes it as "the pinnacle of the Lexus 'F' premium sports car series." At 500 copies, collectors will describe it as a chance to own history. At $375,000 per copy bankers describe it as an insane investment. lexus.com/LFA/

		GULLWINGS V2.0 the SLS AMG is inspired by the classic 300SL Gullwing and succeeds the SLR McLaren as Mercedes-Benz's performance flagship. It sprints from 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph, courtesy of the front-/mid-mounted 6.2-liter V8 that drives the rear wheels through an AMG seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox/transaxle. The AMG-tuned engine makes 563 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.It gets an aluminum space frame and body and a sport chassis with aluminum double-wishbone suspension, push-button start, paddle shifters and 19-inch front and 20-inch rear light alloy wheels with 265/35ZR19 tires up front and 295/30ZR20s at the rear. It can be ordered in nine paint choices. The gullwing doors, the car's styling signature, swing up by 70 degrees. Options include carbon ceramic brakes, a Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system, a six-disc DVD changer, a carbon hood, forged 10-spoke wheels and a performance sport steering wheel. mercedes-benz.com

		458 The all-new Ferrari 458 Italia features a new direct-injected 4.5-liter V8 that ups the ante underhood, pumping out 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The redline? A screaming 9,000 rpm. Eighty percent of the F458 Italia's torque is now available at a low 3,250 rpm, thanks in all likelihood to the new engine's 12.5:1 compression ratio. As with last year's California, the Ferrari 458 gets a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox that directs power to the rear axle. THE Ferrari 458 Italia's gas mileage improves to a combined 17.1 mpg (US) on the EU test cycle. Like its predecessor, the Ferrari 458 Italia's aluminum structure helps keep weight under control -- it tips the scales at just 3,042 pounds dry. Based on specs at least, this new coupe does't disappoint. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 3.4 seconds, and this will be the first volume production Ferrari V8 to top the 200 mph barrier, with a top whack of 202 mph. ferrari.com/458italia

		MODEL S With a 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, range up to 300 miles and 45-minute QuickCharge, the Model S can carry five adults and two children in quiet comfort - and you can charge it from any outlet, without ever stopping for gas. The Model S costs about $4 to fully charge - a bargain even when gasoline is $1 per gallon. You can also carry solid amounts of cargo in its two trunks or listen to Pandora Radio or consult Google Maps on the 17 inch touchscreen with in-car 3G connectivity. Base price of $49,900. teslamotors.com


		DIRECTIONS FROM SNOOP You know what TomTom has that Google Maps Navigation doesn't? Snoop. D. O. Double G. Voice Skins, the same company that brought Homer Simpson to the world of turn-by-turn, paid tha cost to hire da boss himself, which is now available for $12.95 and compatible with all TomTom devices. The Doggfather telling us how to get to Taco Bell? Let's face it, sharp lefts really are so fly. tomtom.com

		W PHONEWATCH The W PhoneWatch, which at first glance appears to be an attractive digital wristwatch, is a full-function phone supporting 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz bands. It has a 1.5" touchscreen, measures a mere 57 x 45 x 18mm and weighs only 2.5 ounces. It's Bluetooth v2.0 headset compatible, incorporates a 640 x 480 still camera. It also includes a phonebook, SMS, call history, plays MP3s & videos, records video, utilities, games, and a file manager. It supports English, French, Russian, Arabic, German, and Italian, and it can be charged via USB, and it supports Micro SD cards up to 2 GB. kemplerusa.com

		TOM TOM IPOD NAV If you want to use the new TomTom app in a more proper setting, you'll want the official TomTom car kit. In addition to enhancing the GPS signal and charging your iPhone, it's also got hands-free dialing and a speaker that's supposed to be better than the phone solo for giving directions. Price ~ $200 iphone.tomtom.com

		15" OLED The question many TV manufacturers are asking at CES 2009 is, "How thin is thin enough?" LG demonstrated their AMOLED technology, which is a scant .85 millimeters thin, or about .033 inches for us non-Metric heathens. This 15-inch TV is only 720p resolution, because that's all the pixels they could fit on such a tiny screen! lge.com

		BLU-RAY SOUNDBAR Philips has added yet another member to its home theater family with the HTS8160B Soundbar that will comprise of a Blu-ray disc player, integrated speakers and a separate subwoofer. No idea on how much power these speakers are able to pump out, but Philips has dubbed the system Ambisound HD speakers, boasting support for Dolby True HD audio format and 7.1-channel surround sound. In addition, this product also plays nice with your iPod/iPhone, making it a snap to use thanks to a touchscreen remote control. philips.com

		JUICY FRAME Display your digital photos in this antiqued goldtone resin frame with ABS body, stand, and 2GB SD memory card . 6.5?H x 8?W x 1.4?D juicycouture.com

		WEATHER GPS FOR SPORTS The Multi-sports GPS was designed for outdoor use with a long-life battery and a bright screen. Satsports is suitable for anyone that enjoys cycling, mountain biking, running, hiking or walking.The software provides real time statistics throughout your choice of activity as well as post anaysis software for your PC. The unit not only comes with software for running, cycling, hiking, mountain biking and walking but also comes with Satski and Pocket Caddy (DIY Course mapping), all pre installed! satsportsgps.com

		WIRELESS INTERNET RADIO Got Wireless Internet? Enjoy Thousands of Free Internet Radio Stations from Around the World without Operational Hassles or Fees. Myine's Ira Wireless Internet Radio Adaptor is designed to harness the universe of radio broadcasts available on the Internet and to allow user enjoyment anywhere a wireless internet connection, a speaker system and power sources are available. Users can filter by location or genre to find thousands of new stations in less than 30 seconds, all without a computer. Plus, it has a 3-minute first-time auto setup. myine.com

		BOOK TO NOOK Store as many as 1,500 eBooks, eNewspapers, and eMagazines on your nook’s 2 GB of internal storage, so you'll never be without your favorites. Need more space? Just add a Micro SD card. Get them delivered fast and free via 3G wireless or Wi-Fi. Choose an eBook using the beautiful color touch screen, then watch it appear instantly on the E Ink® display, where text appears as crisp as a printed page. The 16-level gray scale display offers great contrast with no glare or backlight. Choose from five font sizes so you can read with ease.Browse eBooks for free, buy them from $9.99. The nook retails $259 barnesandnoble.com/nook

		PURENESS Featuring a translucent screen, the Xperia Pureness approaches the mobile phone as a work of art rather than technology. The company's designers aimed to sculpt an object of design that reflected the purity of water and a sense of calmness when not in use. xperia-x1.com

		SOLAR SOUND The Devotec Industries Solar Sound Bluetooth Speakers are light and portable while still being able to produce a deep, clear sound. With integrated bluetooth, they can be connected wirelessly to most of the latest phones, including the iPhone (with use of the iPhone 3.0 software update). The Solar Sound speakers have an integrated solar panel for charging in sunny areas, and a 3.5mm connector for use with music sources that do not have bluetooth (cable supplied). devotecindustries.co.uk

		DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER The world's most innovatively designed and fully configurable DJ controller features: Future Proof Ideology that allows the control layout use of future software features, Assignable buttons, knobs, push & rotate selectors, touch sensitive slider and capacitive touchpad, the Controls can be doubled via a color indicated layer selection switch, capable of controlling two virtual decks, 7.5" jog wheel offers both physical & virtual sensitivity adjustments, Advanced MIDI mapper & Asio software makes creating different setups easy eks.fi

		PACEMAKER The world's first pocket-sized DJ system enables anyone to DJ. The unit features: full professional DJ functionality in a handheld device, auto beat match feature mixes two tracks with the touch of a button, 120GB (30,000 songs) & 60GB (15,000 songs) hard drives, and pitch bend, cue, loop, beat detection, EQ, crossfade. It also supports MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, VBR, OGG Vorbis and FLAK formats. The unit has an 18 hour battery life (or 5 hours of DJing), and it weighs 7 ounces. pacemaker.net

		WIRELESS SOUNDLINK the fresh SoundLink Wireless Music System arrives with a USB dongle that enables computers to stream tunes directly to it. There's a rechargeable battery that keeps it humming for three hours on a full charge, and the bundled IR remote could probably be programmed to control your media app from afar. There's also a standard 3.5 millimeter auxiliary jack for linking things up the "old fashion way." bose.com

		NETBOOK TO KEYBOARD Asus’ intriguing little computer stuffed inside a keyboard is becoming a reality. Besides packing a 5-inch built-in display the forthcoming device will have a 1.6GHz Atom processor , 1GB of RAM and either a 16GB or 32GB solid state drive. There will also be a version with wireless HDMI to send HD images to TVs around the house and one sans the feature. The first will reportedly run about $600 while the less capable version should cost somewhere around $400. asus.com

		SEE YOURSELF The Samsung ST550/ ST500 ultra slim, 12.2-megapixel compact cameras boast a ‘world first’: front and back LCD display technology for easy self-portraits. The hidden 1.5” LCD located on the front of the camera allows consumers to take accurate portraits using the front image as a guide. On the reverse, they feature the world’s highest resolution 3.5” wide touch screen LCD. A Smart Gesture User Interface with built-in orientation sensor, one Touch Auto Focus, a 27-124mm equivalent zoom lens, 720p video w/ 30fps. Only ST550 also features HDMI connectivity. Samsung TL225, and will hit the shelves in September priced at $299.99 and $349.99, respectively. sonystyle.com

		DIGITAL PEN When Olympus launched the legendary Pen series of cameras in 1959, it created a perfect marriage of simplicity, style and performance. Five decades later, the resurrected Micro Four Thirds "digital Pen/ E-P1" now packs a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS image sensor and TruePic V image processor, a 3 inch LCD (230,000 pixels), live view mode for framing shots, face detection (up to 8 faces per shot), ISO of 100 to 6400, shutter speeds of 2-1/4000 (and bulb), 19 scene modes and intelligent auto mode, the ability to shoot video in HD - 30 frames per second at resolution of up to 1280×720 pixels, and a plethora of other goodies. popcornhour.com

		PORTABLE PA The Expedition XP308i is the ultimate in portable PA thanks to an ingenious design that lets you pack everything you need into one lightweight package. With an 8-channel powered mixer that includes a built-in iPod dock, the XP308i is perfect for schools and presenters as well as musicians, singer-songwriters, guitarists or keyboardists. Ideal wherever portability and great sound are a must. The speakers and mixer click together into one, easy to carry 40lbs bundle. samsontech.com

		VINYL TO MP3 Stanton's T.92 and T.55 USB turntables each feature USB and S/PDIF outputs and come bundled with Cakewalk Pyro Audio Creator and Audacity software. On the hardware front, you'll find an S-Shaped tone arm for lower distortion and reduced record wear along with a built-in DSP with key lock for controlling tempo without affecting pitch. As for differences, the T.55 is a belt-drive turntable that features a straight tone arm, while the T.92 touts a high-torque direct drive motor. Check 'em both right now at popular music retailers across the globe for $299 (T.92) and $199 (T.55). Full release is after the break. stantondj.com

		RETRO ELECTRIC The EV-N concept is a retro-styled battery-powered car with a face of a pug puppy crossed with a Trabant and nifty concept-y features like swappable seat fabrics , a solar roof, and a "communications system" embedded in the black front fascia. Most importantly, however, the EV-N's passenger door contains one of those bizarrely kickass UX-3 super gyroscopic robot unicycles, which pretty much makes the EV-N the coolest electric car of all time. honda.com

		BABY FERRARI Abarth says its new 695 Tributo Ferrari was developed in cooperation with Ferrari's engineering department and "offers Ferrari customers a small but exciting small car for all their...needs, including practical urban mobility." Abarth's definition of "practical urban mobility" apparently includes a Fiat 1.4 Turbo T-Jet four-cylinder engine tuned to spit out 180 horsepower and mated to an MTA (automated manual transmission) electromechanical gearbox with paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel.Other performance enhancements include oversize Brembo brakes, stiffer shocks, 17-inch alloy wheels shod with low-profile tires and a Record Monza dual-mode exhaust system with variable backpressure. fiat.com

		ELECTRIC BIKE The Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle is an eco-friendly bike 13.7hp, 31 ft/lbs torque, and a weight of 280 pounds. With a top speed of about 50 miles an hour, the bike's got a 45 mile range before needing a 3 hour recharge. It's not the most powerful of motorcycles to be sure, but it's got plenty of style, and it can be yours for about $12,000. enertiabike.com