SkyScout

This is one astronomical device for star worshippers, if not for the fact that the heavens over some parts of Asia are perennially clouded. However, the Celestron SkyScout may surprise us yet. With its GPS sensor, this handheld skygazer has one distinct advantage over other telescopes. Point it at any part of the night sky, and this gizmo will determine what you're looking at, even down to the name of the star, planet or other astronomical data that you can read off a digital readout or via audio. Quite literally, the sky's the limit as you can download fresh celestial tutorials and data onto SD cards. One small step for stargazing, one giant leap for the stars.

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Price: US$399
Availability: US and Canada for preorders, see Web site
Device: GPS-based portable planetarium
Basic specs: Embedded GPS, gravitational/magnetic field sensors, USB, SD slot, about 16oz

Z800 3DVisor

Next to Icuiti's wicked-looking 3D visor at CES 2006, the Z800 3DVisor looks almost drab. Like a wad of silver foil eye cooler you can expect your spa consultant to whip out for your exhausted optics. Then again, the Z800 lays claim to being the world's first high-res OLED-based stereovision, with advanced 360-degree headtracker and stereo sound for a complete 3D virtual experience. The sticker price, though, is sufficient to rock you back into cold, hard reality.

Check it out from all sides: Front | back | closed up | side

Price: From US$899
Availability: See eMargin
Device: 3D glasses
Basic specs: Immersive 2D/3D stereovision "big screen" experience equivalent to 105-in display, interactive 360-degree advanced head tracking, SVGA (800 x 600), high contrast ratio >200:1, full color at 16.7 million pixels, low power utilizing USB, 8oz, built-in stereo sound and noise-canceling mic

"Fusion" Solar Messenger Bag w/ optional PowerPac

Environmentally inclined consumers are getting more spoilt for choice when it comes to recyclable power. Here's another carryall that comes with solar panels. If you're not one for rugged-looking backpack models, Eclipse has just the thing in a classic over-the-shoulder Messenger Bag design. Too bad it comes in only blue or black, and holds but doesn’t charge your laptop.

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Price: US$129.95
Availability: See Web site
Device: Solar-powered bag
Basic specs: Denier Nylon fabric, 17 x 12 x 7-inch, 4lbs, 1,420 cubic inches, limited lifetime warranty, solar module providing up to 2.5 watts of power, single 12V charging outlet, water bottle pockets, mesh ventilated, padded backpanel, adjustable padded shoulder strap, top grab handle, reflective material for nighttime visibility, padded laptop computer cavity

Pyramat PM220

Don't hurt its feelings by calling it a chair. The Pyramat PM220 takes pride in being a seat that will shake your bootie in immersive gameplay, thanks to built-in speakers in the headrest and a subwoofer in the seat designed to give you rumbling vibrations to the onscreen action. Compatible with a wide range of consoles, from the Xbox 360 to the PSP and Nintendo DS, this rocker will even connect to TV sets and MP3 players. Ready, ass on, go!

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Price: US$99.99
Availability: US, Target outlets
Device: Gaming chair
Basic specs: Washable

Taiyo BuzzTrainer USB shock therapy device

Starting the new year with resolutions to meet? Well, here's something that'll ensure you stick to it. This little gizmo delivers small shocks upon specific commands to eliminate bad PC habits such as chatroom addiction and downloading habits, and straps onto your wrist much like a lie detector. Have you been a bad, bad PC user? *Zap* Downloaded porn again? *Zap* Our only concern is that some folks might get to like it a tad too much. *Zap*

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Via spyhunter, though we're not sure if this is a hoax as we weren't able to find this on the Taiyo site.

Price: N.A.
Availability: Japan
Device: USB shock therapy
Basic specs: Not for people with pacemakers, pregnant women, and children under age 12

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