Monday, Nov. 29, 2004

Electronic Assortment

1. USB Christmas Tree
www.thinkgeek.com ($13)
If your new PC came with more USB ports than you'll ever need, it may be time to decorate your work space. This LED-laden tree cycles through six different colors

2. James Bond Stealth Camera
www.thinkgeek.com ($100)
Given that cameras now come hidden in most phones, who would think to look for one in this Zippo-style lighter case? Great for anyone vying to be 008

3. Philips Key019 Camcorder
www.usa.philips.com ($250)
This tiny USB camcorder recharges when connected to a Mac or PC. The video isn't DVD quality but looks decent on the LCD screen hidden in the viewfinder

4. USB Mini Aquarium
www.thinkgeek.com ($20)
The fish are fake, but the tropical excitement is real. O.K., maybe that's overstating it, but as the fish swim around, it really looks as if they're waiting for food

5. Magellan RoadMate 700
($1,300)
This popular GPS unit comes ready to roll with detailed street maps of the U.S. and Canada — plus an optional map of Europe — stored in memory.