Jambox
An attractive, stainless steel combination Bluetooth wireless speaker and speakerphone that quickly connects with a range of gizmos (smartphones, laptops, iPods, etc.) and, for a portable solution, serves up surprisingly crisp audio playback. Capable of fitting in the palm of your hand, this pint-sized powerhouse performs equally well with tunes, films, and games, making it a suitable sonic companion for wherever your travels lead you. Amusingly, features include built-in caller ID support and support for future upgrades via downloadable apps.
Jawbone / $199 / www.jawbone.com
MacBook Air
While previous models of Apple's signature lightweight laptop were impressive, high prices for marginal utility made them a tough sell for cost-conscious shoppers. The new models not only offer major price cuts, they're also faster thanks to solid-state storage, less prone to hard drive failure, and smaller and sleeker than previous versions. Clocking in with a thickness of just 0.11 and 0.68 inches and weighing 2.3 and 2.9 pounds, respectively, the 11- and 13-inch models promise seven hours of battery life, multi-touch input, and serious sex appeal.
Apple / $999 and up / www.apple.com
Mimobot
Between photos, songs, and videos, it seems file collections keep getting bigger every day. Thankfully, it's easy to bring your media everywhere you go with these USB flash drives, which let you cram data right inside the cranium of your favorite Star Wars or Hello Kitty character. From Han Solo and Yoda to Badtz-Maru, just pop the top, plug the unit into your PC and you're off and running. Capacities range from 2 to 16 GB, enough for a few videos or hundreds of images and tunes.
Mimoco / $24.95 and up / www.mimoco.com
NO2
Like blowing smoke, but not choking on the potential health hazards? Consider upgrading to a portable vaporizer that heats up quick, remembers your favorite temperatures, and doesn't require a master's in electrical engineering to use. Capable of recharging while you're happily making like the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, it also uses flameless heat to improve texture and travels quickly when you've got to bounce to another party. Call it a solid fit for anyone who's been waiting to exhale.
Vapir / $179.99 / www.vapir.com
Premium Remote XL+
Gamers looking for maximum precision when sinking virtual birdies or slicing up ravenous zombie hordes know that Wii Motionplus technology is a great place to turn. Thankfully, this all-in-one controller-which marries the Motionplus add-on with a standard Wii remote-offers both convenience and significant cost savings when laser-like accuracy means the difference between getting to the next level or game over. Extras include support for up to four controllers simultaneously, arm-shaking vibration effects, and USB rechargeable batteries. Now if only it could improve our aim.
Snakebyte / $34.99 / www.snakebyte-usa.com