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A utility tool and flash drive with 1GB of space makes this dog tag necklace a great toy for teens and/or geeks.  Tiger Direct offers it for just under $30 and it has a sleek black and brushed silver look to it.

The dog tag looks is made perfect by equipping one part with tools you can use like a stainless steel screwdriver, pliers and a can opener.  The other portion is the USB removable thumb drive casing.

The LED flashlight and memory status light all serve to make the gadget fun to use and convenient in situations where you might need more than just your usual electronics that you carry.  Be prepared!

For a large company or a home user, the Fire-Safe waterproof hard drive comes in a nice size of 160GB and is claimed to be the world’s first and only fire resistant and waterproof hard drive.

Connects via USB, as expected, and allows you to backup your important files and photos while staying encased safely keeping your information until you need it. The company, SentrySafe, offers a support program that promises the will attempt to recover your data in the event of a fire or water accident.

Comes with backup software, password protection and data encryption to keep your data safe when not at risk of fire or water damage, too. A definite forethought, not afterthought, for data protection.

Sanyo is known for leading the way in technologies that are fun and lend a hand at keeping family memories.  I’ve seen many digital cameras but the specs. of this model really impress me.

The Sanyo Xacti HD1000 weighs a light 9.5 oz. and is only around 16.6 cu. in. so this model really will be a smaller and lighter version of what you have seen.  Not only that, but Sanyo also packed it full of good features like the high-speed image processing engine (for full HD data), ergonomic design, low power consumption and a great 2.7″ display to view your video as you shoot it.

It also will take 4-megapixel still images in digital for those snapshot moments.  Visit Sanyo for more details and check note the image stabilization and manual control options for you semi-pro movie makers out there.

Our batteries should last longer and Panasonic has decided to prove this point by  making a longer lasting AA battery called EVOLTA.  Panasonic entered the EVOLTA battery into the Guinness Book of World Records and claim the longest lasting AA battery cell category.

They were recognized as such based on data obtained from discharge tests that were conducted on these EVOLTA batteries by Panasonic.  A change in the battery structure and other materials has made this an innovation we all could benefit from, considering all our lovely gadgets and gizmos happen to need power to keep them going.

Panasonic announces that the alkaline batteries will be good for both low and high current drain applications.  This could really up the ante for other companies to improve their products.  Will the batteries cost more?  Only about $5.40 for a 4-pack, not much more than competitors.  You’ll see this battery available later this year in the US.

Source: tmcnet.com

With this Neoprene Charger Organizer Bag, your wire woes will be no worry. Are you wasting your precious time untangling cords to all your gadgets, headphones and chargers?

If you travel often on business or just carry your music and gadgets everywhere you go, you’ll love the features of this handy bag. It has six fleece lined pockets and you carry it via the handle on top. It’s made of wetsuit grade neoprene to keep your gadgets safe from the drizzly days and any light impacts.

Completely machine washable and sized at 10″ x 11.5″, you will look stylish and organized with this cute bag. Spend just $30 on the bag, or if you are planning to give it as a gift, add only $4.50 to your order total and the item will arrive all boxed and bowed up with a navy blue box, green grosgrain ribbon and light blue crinkled shred filler to match the product site colors.

With so many USB gadgets available to help you utilize the SKYPE software, you know that someone has to go a step further with their design abilities. It has happened with the Buffalo BKBU-SKJ109/SV Keyboard. This has the usual lovely 12 function keys that we love so much, with an additional 13 hot keys, volume control for your headphones (isn’t that what this is trying to replace?) and a tethered phone for your SKYPE calls.

You can utilize the standard 109 keys to your advantage and type up a quick note to the company to let them know that you’d like a wireless model (go Bluetooth!) or you can settle for this and enjoy a few calls there by your desk for only a small fee. Looks like a decent keyboard, at least. I’m unsure about the function this would add to your gadget-loving life though. I suppose $65 can be worth looking a little different?

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Redesigned and sleek, the iRiver Clix plays your music, videos and displays photos with 2GB to 8GB of storage and a bright 2.2″ AMOLED screen. 

It supports music subscription services so you still have an open door for purchased music to be added and it has a built-in digital FM tuner in case you want to get local tunes.

Fast USB transfers and it comes with iRiver earphones, an install CD, quick start guide and the USB cable so that you’re ready to transfer your favorite songs to it.