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Mini Digital Camera We Covet

Let the unabashed drooling commence!

Is this not the cutest digital camera EVAR? Modelled after the original Rolleiflex of the 1920s, this little gem is a thoroughly modern 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, PLUS:

...an up-facing 1.1" square display for waist level shooting, which encourages your subjects to go on looking and acting naturally instead of posing for the camera. Crank lever 'film advance"; JPEG image format; 4.9mm F2.8 Lens; 1/15-1/2500s Shutter Speed; Automatic While Balance and Exposure Control; Auto power-off.

Which roughly translates to: an awesome little digital camera in an adorable retro-style package. Sweet!

Rolleiflex Mini Digital Camera, $399.00 @ Urban Outfitters

We Covet New Ways To Geek Out

I wonder if this thing would work while you pushed a stroller, or if you had the right baby-sling it'd fit in front? If so, I'm in. Multi-tasking, people. Multi-tasking.

Laptop Holder, $39.99 @ ThinkGeek

We Covet Lego-shaped Speakers

How cute are these? Tiny, lego-shaped speakers for your iPod! No batteries needed -- just plug directly into your iPod and crank the volume. Works with all iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod touch and iPod Mini. AWESOME!

iPod Building Block Speakers, $24.99 each @ Perpetual Kid

We Covet Obsolete Technology

Well, so long as it's turned into something useful, like this cool clock made entirely of recycled circuit boards. A perfect one-of-a-kind gift for your favorite geek, the shop has a variety of designs to suit any taste.

Circuit Board Clock, $65.25 @DebbyAremDesigns

iPod Accessory We Covet

If you love your iPod like me, you know that you must protect it at all costs. But if you're also like me, you loathe most of the bland, generic protective cases made commercially for the iPod.

Etsy to the rescue!

Check out this totally awesome handmade iPod case from QuietDoing! Made from heavy vinyl with a sturdy velcro enclosure, the back side has a clear vinyl window that allows you to use the touch control wheel. Plus? Cute as a button! Yay!

Available in a number of colors, and in iPod nano size!

iPod Classic Case, $28.00 @ QuietDoing

We Covet Suggestions For Laptop Bags To Covet

I need a new laptop bag. I need a good laptop bag. I have a cute Ben Sherman bag, but it a) is a bit snug for my 17" inch laptop (what can I say? I like 'em big) and b) got kinda banged up when I fell down recently running for a train (what can I say? Am clumsy. Hence need for proper laptop bags.)

My specs are pretty flexible:  it needs to accomodate a larger laptop, it needs to also be able to fit peripherals, a cell phone and a New Yorker or two, and it needs to not be hideous. If it were actually pretty - which is to say, not industrial black canvas - that would be a super-awesome bonus.

You has cool laptop bags? SHOW ME THEM.

Monsters We Covet

This? Is beyond awesome. For seriously. I have my credit card out and am purchasing as we speak.

You're wondering what it is? It's a MONSTER LAPTOP SLEEVE and I? LOVE IT.

I mean, what's not to love? This baby combines the awesomeness of monster cuddly toys with the utility of laptop accessories. The one potential downside is that a monster laptop sleeve might make your computer even more irresistible to your grubby-fingered toddler, but whatever. You're entitled to have your own monster, and those offspring just have to learn that they're not the only ones who get to play with fuzzy toys. Just tell the little grubster that this particular monster is more like Randall the Creepy Lizard-Monster on Monsters, Inc, and less like Sulley. They may start having computer-themed nightmares, but they'll get the picture.

Monster Laptop Sleeve, $65 @ Barry's Farm