Hasta La Gadget!

Given the mobile OS’s rapid increase in market share, it
seems a pretty safe bet that you’ve got at least one Android users on your
shopping list this year. This Android Plush Robot from Think Geek is quite
possibly the most adorable tie-in you can buy them this holiday season–and best
of all, it’s on sale.

The stuffed robot features posable arms and legs, and is guaranteed
“three laws safe” (i.e. it won’t hurt you and will generally obey orders). The
Android Plush Robot will run you $9.99 (marked down from $12.99), and is
compatible will all of the major carriers and your love (though you’ll have to teach it what that emotion means).

Ever set up your tripod on uneven ground, then the camera or video camera tilts up or down as you pan, no matter how carefully you thought you leveled the legs? Replace your tripod head with an Induro PHQ five-way panhead. The five-way adjustments, five bubble levels, and two panning locks let you get the platform perfectly level and then you apply further tilt and pan adjustments to your heart’s content. It’s great for still cameras and video cameras. The Induro PHQ1 ($315 street) supports 25 pounds; the Induro PHQ3 ($395) supports 35 pounds. The top plate is compatible with Arca-Swiss quick-release mounting plates, the industry standard.

Of all the bags I’ve carried in the past year, the ones I’ve gone back to most often to carry a camera, spare lens, and flash, are the Lowepro Outback 300 (see review) and Tamrac Aero Speed Pack 85 Dual Access Photo / Laptop backpack (see review). The Lowepro is a deep, square sided bag with two outrigger pouches that is perfect for carrying photo gear and a bit of personal stuff. The Tamrac is one of several medium-size photo laptop backpacks with a unique twist: Rip out the bottom camera dividers and the big middle divider and you’ve got a traditional backpack with a compartment for a laptop.

I imagine that there are plenty of folks out there who would be psyched to receive some manner of cleaning tool for the holidays. I can’t say I’m a part of that group, but here’s a tip: if you do plan on buying me something to clean my apartment with, make sure it’s also a robot. Like iRobot’s Scooba 380, for example.

Good news, the little mopping robot has gotten a healthy little Cyber Monday discount. iRobot is offering $50 off the price of the floor washing robot–plus free shipping. For today only (until midnight eastern time), the Scooba 380 will run you $349.99, if you buy it directly from iRobot’s site.

The 380 can handle up to 850 square feet on a singe battery charge and comes with two virtual walls. It’s a friendly little way to say “I love you, now for god’s sake, please clean your floor.”

Finally, a reason not to be cripplingly depressed on a Monday morning: deals! It’s Cyber Monday, the yet-to-be Hallmark-approved holiday where online retailers help kick off a season of sales. While most aren’t discounting products as low as they did on Black Friday, there are still plenty of savings to be had.

We’ve scoured the Cyber Monday listings from top retailers including Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Toys “R” Us, and Walmart to bring you a list of some of today’s best online electronics deals. Check out our picks, after the jump.