GeekToys: Cool Gear For Techies
by Staff Reports
Computer Keyboard Knit Boxers
You’re a true geek if you have techie underwear! These knit boxers have a computer keyboard imprint on them, with “Computer Geek” keys highlighted. Currently though, Kleargear just has them in small, so for most of us geeks, that’s way out of our realm.
[ www.kleargear.com, $15.99 ]
Robo Vacuum
This is not your average vacuum cleaner. In fact, this one is just 3-1/2” high, requires 2 AA batteries, and is designed to be a desktop vacuum for all the dust, crumbs, etc. Just push the button to activate the Robo Vacuum and slide over the areas that need vacuuming.
[ www.wowzzers.com, $18.99 ]
Touchscreen ATM Bank
This is the electronic touchscreen bank teller machine that helps children learn money management as they save. The device accepts coin and bill deposits and gives up-to-date account information on its screen. You interact with the ATM via touchscreen and have your own ATM card and PIN for checking account balance, making deposits, or withdrawing funds.
[ www.skymall.com, $69.95]
mylo COM-2 Personal Communicator
mylo is a handheld device that lets you get online via Wi-Fi hotspots, talk, chat, and email and surf the web without a contract. It also take photos with the built-in 1.3 megapixel camera. Calls can be made via Skype for free or use the built-in IM client to text via AIM, Google Talk or Yahoo! Messenger using the slide-out mini keyboard. Use mylo to surf the web, play music, talk or text via the web.
[ www.sonystyle.com, $299.99 ]
Laser Stars Projector
At 10inches tall, the Laser Star Prjector projects a combination of green laser stars and blue clouds onto your ceiling, walls and more. Both the clouds and the stars are constantly moving and morphing, just like a proper Universe should. And there are literally thousands of green laser stars to look at.
[ www.thinkgeek.com, $169.99 ]
