iKaraoke - Fun For You (Not Your Neighbours)

Just when you think that they've made every possible accessory out there for the iPod, here comes yet another - The iKaraoke.

This device connects to any iPod with the standard dock connector and can be connected to a sound system via its in-line cable. The microphone has built-in controls so that you can play, stop and select tracks without having to touch your precious music player. Once hooked up, iKaraoke sends music from your iPod to your stereo minus the lead vocals so that you can croon your way into the hearts of your fussy karaoke-hating neighbours.

Don't reach for that credit card yet. The page on Griffin Technology's website says that it will be available 'Winter 2006'... just in time for those Christmas carols.

More on this can be found here.

R2D2

Does anyone know how the cute little droid on Star Wars got his name? Well, it originated while George Lucas was making the movie American Graffiti. They were dubbing late one night and when they were looking for Reel 2 - Dialogue 2, someone shouted "R2-D2". And it stuck. The rest, as they say, is geek history. Who said you can't learn anything from Geekzmo?

Speaking of R2, you can now own your very own droid! How? By clicking on the link here that'll take you to Hammacher. R2D2 will set you back about US$120 but considering this fella has sensors that will allow him to follow you wherever you go and responds to about 40 different voice commands, he's definitely worth every penny.

With the lightsaber and R2D2, all I need now is a tall hairy wookie and I can play Han Solo.

The Geeks Strike Back

Everytime I pop over to ThinkGeek, I always find something I want to buy. Not that I need it but... I just want it. Here's another thing I want. Its a working replica of a lightsaber from Star Wars. Not only does it feel like a real lightsaber in your hand, with its metal hilt, the beam ignites like the real mccoy - with up/down power on/off effects.

The lightsabers come in different models - Anakin's, Darth Vader's, Obi Wan's and Mace Windu's.

And in case you're thinking of springing for one for your nephew this coming Christmas, this is no toy. Apparently, it is a licensed collectors item. So, be prepared to pay a pretty penny it.

I feel force is strong in you. Set your mind free and click on "Add To Cart".

More on these super-duper-cool lightsabers here.

Fast And Furious

Where was this gadget when I was a kid trying to beat the speed of light with my bike? To get my kicks, I used to take my bike and peddle down a very steep road and watching my speedometer go past the 60km/h mark (aside from watching my short life flash before me) would fill my heart with untold joy. This was until I fell and broke my arm doing 10km/h riding home after picking up some candy from a nearby shop when I was 12.

The guys down at Pacific Wind have got the right idea. Strap on The ThrustPac, get onto your bike and let em' rip. The ThrustPac, which runs on gasoline (petrol, that is), goes up to speeds of almost 60km/h when strapped to a man of about 90 kilograms. Fuel consumption? About 63 kilometers to a litre. Very impressive.

Click on the link above to check out pictures and even a video!

Wonder how fast I could go if I topped it up with jet fuel. Hmmm....

Key To The Future

Ever watch a sci-fi movie like Minority Report and wish you could manipulate images in thin air or type on a laser generated keyboard that appears on any flat surface? Well, you can do the latter. Seriously!

ThinkGeek (I love these guys... not in that way, though!) has the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard on sale. This pocket size device generates a laser image of a 63 key QUERTY keyboard onto any flat surface and when paired with your bluetooth enabled PDA or mobile phone will allow you to input data by typing on the corresponding "keys". To make this even cooler, it also simulates key click sounds.

If you love this device as much as I do, whip out that credit card and click on this link. US$179.99 buys you a little piece of the future today.

New iPods - iLike

I'll admit openly and unabashedly that I am absolutely in love with the new iPod range. Looks better, brighter screen, longer battery life and here's the kicker - lower price! "Thank you, Mr Jobs. You're the best!!"

The only problem is whether I should spring for the super-sleek brushed metal nano (2 or 4 GB), the all-black sexy nano (only in 8GB) or go all out for the iPod video (now with a maximum of 80GB). What a conundrum!

If you haven't already seen the new Pods on the block, visit Apple and check them out for yourself. But prepare to drool.

Bag For Life

Take it from me. If you ever need a protective leather case for your gadget, Vaja is the way to go. These are the people that make excellent quality leather cases for PDAs, cellphones, smartphones and even digital cameras. I ordered my first Vaja case for my second-generation iPod as soon as I bought the player in 2004 and after more than two years of use, my iPod still looks as good as new - even if it has been overtaken by the latest offerings from Apple. I even have one for my Treo 650 which I have used for over a year.

The best thing about Vaja cases is that they are not mass-produced. It is made upon receiving your order and you are able to customise your very own leather case with the colours you like. With any luck (or your odd sense of colours), you may own a case which no one else in the world has. As such, expect some waiting time as it is made in and shipped from Argentina.

Having said that, I am thrilled that they have decided to produce a line of messenger bag. Although they do not come cheap (US$380 a pop - excluding shipping), I still think it is well worth the money. With a little tender loving care, these bags will last a lifetime.

Well done, Vaja!

For The Phat Tracks

We've all heard people using the term "Phat". Anyone know what that means? Thanks to Urban Dictionary, I found out that PHAT stands for Pretty Hot And Tempting.

Here's a phat gadget for all you Mac Daddies out there. Introducing a turntable for you to show off your *wiikiiwiikiiwiikii* skills and allows you to convert all your phat tracks to MP3 just by plugging it into the USB port of your bitchin' computer. Now, that's totally rad.

To get some of this action, mosey on down to I Want One Of Those.

Disclaimer : I am no home-boy. Them jives may be whack but please let em' slide, you dig?

Onion Goggles To The Rescue

Looks like my days of wearing shades while cutting onions are finally over. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting... Onion Goggles!

I wonder how much better this will work preventing your eyes from watering while chopping and dicing onions in comparison to wearing.... er.... I don't know.... swimming goggles??

To pick yourself up a pair, click here.

Take A Load Off... Your Waist

Exercise? Who needs that? Time is far better spent blogging than taking a walk in the park and enjoying the fresh air. *yucks* Trust me, I know.

But in case you feel that having good health is as important as having a popular blog, here's the solution for you. The boys and girls down at Slim Geek have come up with the Geek-A-Cycle. I couldn't think of a name geekier than that if my life depended on it.

Grab your credit card and get one, fellow bloggers. You need the exercise. Me? Reaching for my wallet is too much of a chore.