You know you've always wanted one. Maybe now's the time to finally order one. The Leica C-LUX 2 ($500) is a 7.2-megapixel compact beauty with a 3.6x optical image stabilized zoom. While there's a much cheaper Panasonic version of this camera, rumors claim that the Leica model has a better lens and special contrast firmware settings, making it almost worth the extra dough.

Pinnacle Systems makes a number of products related to digital video recording, viewing and editing. Their primary products are editing software and tuners and they have a whole line of HD products that make it quick and easy to view and record HD over-the-air (OTA) programs. read more...

The Mophie Bevy ($15) combines a couple things to create one pretty useful piece of gear. The keychain doubles (triples?) as a protective iPod shuffle case, bottle opener, and earphone cord wrap. Available in a rainbow of colors.

It's happened to the best of us: you stand up without taking off your headphones and end up almost pulling your laptop off the table. (Hopefully it's "almost!") Even if you don't send your laptop to the floor, the lateral force from on the headphone jack may cause it to bend or even break. The "Replug" fixes that. It attaches to the end of your headphone cable like a tiny extension cable, except its 3.5mm plug is attached by magnets strong enough to hold it in place during typical use, but not so strong they won't disconnect when undue pressure is applied. read more...

Bzzzzrrrreeeeepehkhkhkhhhhhhhk! Build your own Noise Toy with this new kit from electronic noise group the Loud Objects (http://www.loudobjects.com)! Plug in your headphones and glitch out, or jack into an amp and play it as an instrument. These kits come with a custom-printed circuit board, a noise generating microchip from their live performances, two buttons for modulating the sound, headphone jack and battery. For the adventurous, the noise toys can be reprogrammed to create your own digital instruments (free online sample code gets you started). Required skill: elementary-level soldering - Link.

The Dash Express is more than just another automotive navigation system: it's a peer-to-per network with social components that can use cellular and Wi-Fi networks for communication. read more...

If you have to ask why anyone would want a high-powered laser, then you and I are very different people. You can skip this article. For all the rest that appreciate the sheer joy that a ridiculously expensive and marginally dangerous handheld laser can bring you, then let me introduce you to the Photonic Disruptor from Wicked Lasers. Those in the know will recognize the company as the manufacturers if some of the most powerful green lasers in the market, and the Photonic Disruptor in an interesting new addition to their lineup. read more...

You don't really need an iPhone this year: just pick up the Nokia N810 and enjoy touchscreen action with a real keyboard and an extensible, open source OS that runs Skype, plays back Flash, and looks great on a dresser. While it's not really a media player, this mini-tablet is a cross between a full-fledged micro-laptop and a PDA. Don't let the size fool you - it has WiFi, Bluetooth, and can sync with almost any phone for wireless roaming. Nokia