iPad ■■■◧
Finally, an Apple product we wouldn't sell our sister to snag. Like an oversized iPod Touch, this nifty tablet PC certainly impresses with its 9.7-inch touchscreen display, solid performance, and decent 3D graphics processing performance. However, despite some interesting features-see: wireless broadband connectivity, full eReader options, miniscule size/weight, and support for both high-powered software exclusives and suped-up iPhone apps-it's not a must-have. Blame a lack of multitasking capability, Flash multimedia support, and physical keyboard, which makes it more netbook alternative than laptop replacement.
Apple / www.apple.com / $499 and up
Jawbone ICON ■■■■□
Suave, sexy, and versatile aren't typically terms we'd use to describe a Bluetooth headset, but then this isn't your average hands-free calling solution. Credit the gadget's sleek aesthetic, customizable selection of vocal audio cues (including even sultry selections), and built-in options for extending its capabilities (say, by adding the ability to dictate notes) through downloadable apps. But although highly ergonomic and easily individualized, be sure to tell your coworkers: We still wouldn't be caught dead casually wearing one in public.
Aliph / www.aliph.com / $99