The PSP-3000 from Sony has a brighter screen with more colors than the previous version. It also has a built-in microphone that can be used for chatting on Skype and a pretty affordable price tag for bundles that include either Ratchet and Clank, plus National Treasure 2 or Madden NFL 09.

Any gearhead will tell you that owning an external hardrive is an absolute necessity if you want to protect yourself from losing important data during the inevitable computer crash. Storage capacity of 250GB or even 500GB would certainly be sufficient, but the Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 1TB hardrive would ensure that you have enough space for all your data backup needs…at least until bigger storage becomes available.

This gift won't have gearheads digging out their 8-track tapes, but any modern music medium can be accommodated. The O2 from Cowon is a Flash-based portable media player that will play just about any type of media file you can get your hands on, which means no more converting files. It has a 4.3-inch touch screen and comes in 8-, 16- and 32-GB versions.

The Rovio from WowWee is a mobile webcam that can be controlled wirelessly from your computer, mobile phone, game console or any device connected to the internet. You can observe your dog, check on the delivery guy or watch the action in the fishbowl, all from the office. It also has a two-way microphone so you can interact with anyone who comes in contact with it.

For someone with a hectic schedule, the new Palm Treo Pro could be the perfect gift to get her on track. With features like Windows Mobile, Calendar and task management, direct push, and personal e-mail support, as well as functioning as a high-speed tethered modem for your laptop, this SmartPhone will get even the most scattered person organized. It’s also unlocked for use with any wireless carrier.

It might look like something out of cheesy 1970s sci-fi, but what this multifunction USB speaker lacks in looks, it makes up for in punch. It has four USB ports, an audio jack for your MP3 player and an alarm clock. It'll devour AA batteries four at a time, but the price is right.