Sony DVDirect DVD Recorder--direct from Camcorder to DVD!

This is a really cool idea:

SonyStyle.com | DVDirect MC1 Multi-Function DVD Recorder

For about $300, you too can have one, on or around Jan 27, 2006.

I take it back (see my other Griffin post)--the AirClick does work on the iPod video (they have a dock connector for it now). Cool! Add that one to my wish list....

AirClick - wireless iPod remote

Great iPod Accessories by Griffin Technologies

Griffin Technology

This company offers a great line of iPod accessories, including high quality car kits and a universal charger that will also charge virtually any USB device. They also offer a wireless remote, but I don't think it's compatible with the iPod video (which doesn't have the remote control connector on the top--why did Apple take that out? Sheesh).

USB USB Watch Drives by DiskGO!

Wow--up to 1GB storage in a WATCH. Very cool, so long as you don't ever switch watches!

Blackberry 7105t - My Newest Gadget (coming January 2006)

T-Mobile BlackBerry 7105t

This will be my newest gadget, arriving early January 2006. I'm thoroughly hooked on the Crackberry, and this one goes one better by providing a cellphone-like form factor and adding Bluetooth support. The screen is also a vast improvement over my current model (the 7230), and it even made Oprah's "Favorite Things" list! Heckuva deal. Oh, and it also has polyphonic ringtones, so Hailey will be happy when she finds out I'll be able to give her a personalized "Kim Possible" ring tone!

DVD to Portable Device Software

DVD to PSP Software, DVD to Pocket PC/Palm, DVD to iPod Software

This is the software that I use to convert DVDs into iPod format. While it's a little buggy (not too bad), it does the trick, and at ~$35, it's a pretty good deal. They also have versions for converting DVDs to PSP, Pocket PC, and Palm.

Cool idea du jour: ramp generates power as cars pass

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Ramp generates power as cars pass


Hey--if you've got to drive over a speed bump, you might as well generate 10 KWs while you're at it!

Harass co-workers with USB missiles | News.blog | CNET News.com

Wow--I think I *need* one of these! Think how much fun I could have in the office with a set of USB missles!

Warm-and-fuzzy flash drives | News.blog | CNET News.com

The next Jitter Critter? I don't think the mainstream retail/gift market is probably quite ready for this, but you never know!