Recharge Anywhere
If you need to charge your mobile phone but don't have easy access to outlets or don't want to deal with varying international voltages, try AZIO's USB Phone Charger ($12.95). It powers a phone by simply plugging into a computer or laptop USB port. Made of durable ABS plastic, it also comes with a cigarette lighter adapter. www.aziocorp.com
Little Black Box
Don't underestimate Flying Mole's DAD-M100pro HT amplifier. This digital power amp takes up little space in a home theater, yet its high-sound quality cannot go unnoticed. In fact, it's no bigger than a DVD player since it doesn't need a heat sink to maintain 85 percent efficiency. www.flyingmoleelectronics.com
Watch It, Man
At less than one pound, Axion's DVDMan ($140) is svelte enough to slip in your man purse (I mean, messenger bag). In addition to viewing DVD's on it's 4.2-inch LCD screen, you can also use it to listen to MP3s, watch TV with the optional tuner and even play games with the optional SEGA Gaming joystick.www.shopaxion.com
Off The Couch
Is your PS2 increasing your belly bulge? Put in EyeToy: Kinetic with the EyeToy USB camera ($50). The camera serves as an alternative controller that allows you to use your entire body to play the game, which provides workouts and feedback from a virtual personal trainer. www.playstation.com
Got Subs, No Clubs
Big trunk installs and golf clubs can coexist peacefully, even in a Miata. Autolinx ($295), a hard-shell travel case, creates space outside the vehicle by latching on like a hitch-mounted bike rack. With optional accessories, you can tack up to four cases on a single rack. www.drivelikeapro.com
Sleek Sounds
Whether you have an MP3 player or a portable sat rad device, Klipsch's new iGroove system ($280) will play along. The compact, all-in-one two-way setup delivers Klipsch sound while charging your portable music device. They also threw in an IR remote. Oooh! www.klipsch.com
Viddy This
The new iPod video player is designed to keep you entertained, organized, and on time with a slimmed-down, sleek design that fits invisibly into any pocket. Sporting a bright 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel TFT display means great clarity for images and videos and the built-in backlight makes sure that you see pictures and videos it the best possible light. Battery life varies depending on whether its the 30GB or 60GB model, and playback time for music is between 14 to 20 hours; and for video, expect between two to three hours. Video downloads are quick and easy and take about the same amount of time as a song, so it's easy to load up the iPod and go at a moment's notice. Some of the extra features to keep you organized include being able to import your computer's address book and calendar, record voice notes, or set-up a picture slideshow with a customized soundtrack from your library. There are many more ways to play and use the iPod video; it's just up to you to decide how to make it your own. MSRP: 30 GB $299, 60 GB $399. www.apple.com
Easy Internet
If you're too lazy to get off the couch and walk to your computer, the MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player ($200) makes emailing, surfing the web and chatting easy. It also lets you access music, video and photos from your PC on your TV and stereo. www.msntv.com/pc/experience/
La Vida Video
Systec's MediaMini V-Pod uses SD cards exclusively for video file storage. Two models, each equipped with 128 MB of built-in flash RAM, and accepting SD cards up to 4 GB in size, as well as MMC cards up to 256 MB these compact players, have TFT color displays from 3.6 inches for the MediaMini 360(tm) model, to 2.5 inches for the smaller MediaMini 250(tm). The MediaMini can also be used as an MP3 music player, or photo viewer, storing and playing back thousands of songs or digital photos. File formats include: Audio - mp3, wma, wav; Video - mpeg4, divx3, divx4, divx5, xvid5, asf, avi; Photo - jpg. MSRP: $199 for the MediaMini 250; $249 for the MediaMini 360. www.vpodusa.com
Everything In Its Place
With an easily accessible compartment for your MP3 player or PSP as well as a padded pocket for your laptop, SoundKase's iPack ($100) backpack protects and stores your favorite gizmos. The clear pocket allows you to use your portable music device, while the water-resistant construction keeps your laptop safe. www.soundkase.scosche.com