Sony Ericsson W760
Whether tinkering beneath the hood in your garage at home in Los Angeles, or riding dirty in Tokyo, it pays to have reliable cellular service. Enter the soon-to-be-favorite choice of jetsetters worldwide, a slick little slider unit that maintains broadband speeds and glitch-free connections throughout every hemisphere. Bonus features include on-board GPS options (complete with Google Maps), widescreen gaming, and the ability to rock out to hit singles or snap 3.2-megapixel photos of your latest continent-hopping tour.
www.sonyericsson.com / $99 after rebate
JVC EVERIO GZ-MG360
Sure, most of your home moviemakings are limited to amateur porn. But hey, why not impress "actresses" with your professional setup: This pint-sized 680K-pixel beauty of a hard drive camcorder doesn't just let you record 60GB of fetish films or topless interludes-it also features a prod-sensitive scroll bar, so you can use physical gestures to input commands. Although, considering where you've had your grimy paws lately, please think about washing your hands before palming the unit.
www.jvc.com / $549.00
Touch Cruise
Apple's iPhone may presently have a stranglehold on the touch-screen cell phone market, but if any handset can break it, it's this puppy. Simply stroke the viewpanel to browse the Web, fire off e-mails, shoot and skim 3-megapixel photos, listen to funky tunes, and enjoy built-in TomTom GPS capabilities on the device's dazzling 2.8-inch color display. Whether browsing business contacts or simply hunting for good eats, worldwide connectivity and an ultra-intuitive front end ensure it's a first-rate travel companion.
www.htc.com / $729.95
Neonode N2
Funny, we could've sworn grandpa had a "neonode" once, until the doctors lanced it. Then again, maybe not-the latest Swedish import proves a welcome extension of one's anatomy, letting you make calls, activate applications, or play music and videos just by prodding its poke-responsive display. No matter what you choose to dial up (music, video, your ex-girlfriend), expect to do so in style, courtesy of an elegant design and fresh, eye-catching aesthetic.
www.neonode.com / $860.00
Garmin Nuvi 5000
It's hard to enough to walk and chew gum at the same time, let alone keep your eyes on the road and reference real-time directions. Let the current offering-a 5.2-inch view-panel-rocking marvel-take the hiccups out of handling hairpin turns while determining just where that seedy bar is really located. Highlights include voice-issued command options and support for saving up to 10 routes. You can even enjoy audio books and MP3s thanks to an integrated wireless FM transmitter.
www.garmin.com / $799.99
Archos 405
Why pack 67 separate gadgets-MP3 player, voice recorder, DVR, thumb drive-when you can lug along a single fber-gizmo that does it all? As portable media players go, it's hard to beat this snazzy-looking little model that stores thousands of jams and pictures-or dozens of films-on its 30GB hard drive. Playback's made all the more enjoyable by a 16-million-color 3.5-inch screen, with a built-in speaker.
www.archos.com / $299.00
Life+Gear Personal Safety Device
Should you ever find yourself in a sticky situation-earthquake, tornado, angry neighbor's locked you in a basement dungeon full of sexual torture devices-simply bust out the following Swiss Army-style lifesaver. Among its highlights: A six-in-one toolkit, cell phone recharging functions, an emergency AM/FM radio, integrated signal flasher, and blaring siren. What we really love best, though? Crank the sucker for just one minute to receive an hour's worth of flashlight power-can you say fun with shadow puppets kids?
www.lifegearcompany.com / $36.95
Mylocom-2
While most will surely prefer a notebook PC, the teen set can't help but gravitate towards Sony's new personal communicator, or hybrid internet-ready device. Cop it if you're looking for wireless Web surfing, or the chance to enjoy YouTube videos on the go, stay connected to blogs, access instant messaging clients, and make free Skype-to-Skype calls. Bored with picture-taking and musical functions? Create instant entertainment by telling friends "F U, LOL" with the full QWERTY keyboard and watch the emoticons fly.
www.sony.com / $299.00
Get Rich Playing Games
Apart from your stoner buddies, who knew playing Halo could be a full-time career? Nonetheless, this spunky guide, available free for download in eBook form from www.getrichgaming.com-offers all the 411 needed to hit it big as a game designer, a tester, an artist, a sound technician, or even an unhealthily addicted fan. Commentary is supplied by industry greats like Sid Meier and Will Wright, with input from Japan's finest (Super Mario and Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto) also forthcoming. Here's wishing you a high score.
www.getrichgaming.com / $17.99
Mustek PF-I700
Yay, it's just what the world needed-another digital picture display. Thankfully, this sucker's not your average frame-up: Its 7-inch 16:9 widescreen monitor makes an excellent way to show off friends or loved ones' smiling mugs, while an iPod docking cradle and multi-format card reader provide added value. Use it to screen short films, dance to rockin' tracks, or fill any room with a variety of glamour shots to satisfy your every narcissistic whim, oh mighty Adonis.
www.mustek.com / $129.99