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APPLY DIRECTLY TO USB PORT! Rechargeable batteries are great! They power all our favorite gadgets. Without them, we'd be tossing all these alkaline batteries and their caustic chemicals back into the environment, and that's a recipe for bad times.... See more

APPLY DIRECTLY TO USB PORT! Rechargeable batteries are great! They power all our favorite gadgets. Without them, we'd be tossing all these alkaline batteries and their caustic chemicals back into the environment, and that's a recipe for bad times. The problem with rechargeables is the myriad plugs, ports, sockets and bays you need to have around to keep them filled with electrons. Oh, the battery's dead, but where's that dang recharger? Sound familiar? Then, one day, an enterprising geek built the charger into the battery. Not just any charger, mind you. They used a standard USB port built right into the battery. Now, when your batteries are flatlining, pop the cap, and jam 'em into your nearest ubiquitous USB port. Whether it's on your computer, laptop, monitor or powered USB hub, all you need is 250mA of juice from your universal serial bus, and a little patience. In just a few hours, you'll have 1300mAH of power! Two AA batteries per order. See less

Highlights: $19.95

See this at: thinkgeek.com| Added on 01/08/07

Have You Seen My Stapler? People sometimes form very strong bonds to inanimate objects. This is especially the case when you come into daily contact with, say, a red Swingline stapler. The ultimate utilitarian desktop accessory. Its vibrant red color... See more

Have You Seen My Stapler? People sometimes form very strong bonds to inanimate objects. This is especially the case when you come into daily contact with, say, a red Swingline stapler. The ultimate utilitarian desktop accessory. Its vibrant red color stands out amongst the grays and beiges that consume office space. The sleek, smooth retro lines. The sheer weight. The precise, solid movement. The mechanics. The thick, dense sound as paper is conjoined... One thing is certain - you will never covet an office supply as much you will your red Swingline stapler. Oh, and by the way, if you've got a smug bastard in your office named Lumberg, don't ever let him take away your red Swingline. It could be bad for the business... Durable metal construction with a retro style. 20 Sheet capacity. Jam resistant. Uses S.F. 4 Premium Staples (not included). 7 inches x 2.5 inches. TPS Reports not included. See less

Highlights: $21.99

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The Blackberry Pearl T-Mobile cellphone tops my list of high tech gadget gifts. Its predecessor, the Blackberry 7100, remains massively popular with busy professionals. It's all about remote email access: The high-speed wireless system delivers... See more

The Blackberry Pearl T-Mobile cellphone tops my list of high tech gadget gifts. Its predecessor, the Blackberry 7100, remains massively popular with busy professionals. It's all about remote email access: The high-speed wireless system delivers emails to people in high-pressure business quickly, and usually flawlessly (I've noticed a tendency for the Blackberry 7100 to freeze up, particularly during peak hours). This new version, the Blackberry Pearl 8100, shows RIM's attempts to get in on the Sidekick/Treo's casual user-type consumer end of the market, just as the 7100 has captured much of the professional business consumer market. The Pearl replaces the 7100's scroll wheel with a centrally-located scroll button, and comes loaded with multimedia capabilities, digital camera for quick pics, much faster internet browsing capabilities, and an SD slot - that's a Secure Digital reader for flash memory cards, good for storing MP3s. The Blackberry Pearl is also astonishingly streamlined and... See less

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Following his training as a naval architect at Newcastle University, David Trubridge has worked as a furniture designer/maker for 22 years. He settled in New Zealand in 1985 after traveling through the Caribbean and Pacific with his family on their... See more

Following his training as a naval architect at Newcastle University, David Trubridge has worked as a furniture designer/maker for 22 years. He settled in New Zealand in 1985 after traveling through the Caribbean and Pacific with his family on their boat. His work is produced in New Zealand using only natural materials so as to minimize the impact on the environment. The forms he creates in this environment, his sculptures and furniture, speak of simplicity and the fragility of life, of man's dependence on his environment, of his preservation and his optimism for the future as a result of the sustainable development movement. ASH OR TEAK UNTREATED WITH STAINLESS STEEL BASE. FOR INDOOR OR OCCASSIONAL OUTDOOR USE. 88.5"L X 23.5"D X 25.5"H. FITTED FUTON CUSHION OPTIONAL. See less

Highlights: $4,300.00