VMeter USB Midi Controller

Laptops and Ultrabooks are definitely part of the future computing landscape, as not many people like to remain tethered to their desks any more with a fat desktop computer. The thing is, laptops still pale in comparison when it comes to tasks such as music editing or composition when compared to a desktop, since attempting to perform such tasks in a public area would leave you extremely lacking in the tactile input department. Perhaps there is a portable tool out there that might be able to help you out? The correct answer would be, “Yes”, with the $59.99 VMeter USB Midi Controller.

The VMeter USB Midi Controller is an A-class compliant USB MIDI device, and it is able to play nice with just about all software by receiving data, in addition to sporting an extremely reactive touch strip for those who happen to have fast reactions. In a nutshell, you can say that the VMeter is a USB MIDI touch strip which delivers nuanced musical control and visualization for DJs as well as other aspiring laptop musicians. The blue LEDs will be able react to volume, touch or MIDI, as the versatile touch strip happens to be several controllers all rolled into one, so that you have a new method to “play” effects and tracks.
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Leaf Ultimate Paper Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna

TV antennas – what are your impressions and memories of them? Personally speaking, I would think of them as bunny ears with a tech slant. Having said that, since we are well into the 21st century already and have gotten past all that Y2K hoo-haa and stuff, how about revolutionizing the way TV antennas look like? This is where the $89.99 Leaf Ultimate Paper Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna come in handy, where it would definitely prove to be a killer to bunny ears TV antenna design, offering far more TV channels with a higher picture quality than ever before.

This is not the first Leaf in existence, but rather, it is the, er, successful successor, for the lack of a better word. The original Leaf did have its issues should you be too close to a signal source, but the Leaf Ultimate has eliminated that particular weakness, thanks to a revolutionary digital TV amplifier that sports a low noise figure and one-of-a-kind RF filtering. In a nutshell, you can theoretically receive up to 20 channels in full 1080p definition, but seriously, do you have so much time on your hands to be able to watch all of that? The Leaf Ultimate Paper Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna is powered by a USB port, making it a snap to set up and will only consume power whenever your TV is turned on, all the while looking discrete in nature.
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Mighty Mug Promises You’ll Never Spill Your Coffee Ever Again

How many mugs have you broken this year? If you answer two or more, then you’re a certified klutz and you shouldn’t be using glassware anymore. You’re probably better off with something like the Mighty Mug.

Mighty Mug

It’s a sturdier-than-usual mug of sorts that’s BPA-free and recommended for the uncoordinated and klutzy.

The secret lies in its “Smartgrip” base. To activate it, you’re supposed to flex and flick the grippy pad with your fingers before setting it down. Once it’s been set down, the Mighty Mug “grips” the surface and you won’t be able to knock it down or knock it over, even if you tried to do so on purpose.

When you’re ready to take a sip, just lift it by its handle and voila! It’s loose and ready for you to drink from.

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Mighty Mug is dishwasher and microwave safe and is available from ThinkGeek for $14.99(USD).

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LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Keylight

Boba Fett is one notorious bounty hunter in the world of Star Wars, and you could say that he has slain lesser Jedi in his time with his array of devices, pretty much in the same way that his “father” did. Well, having said that, some folks do root for the bad guy, and Boba Fett with his daddy issues and hatred for the Jedi seems to be the perfect poster boy for everything that could go wrong when growing up, does. If you are a huge fan of this bounty hunter, then the $13.99 LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Keylight would make the perfect addition to your bedside table.

I am quite sure that bounty hunters would treat monsters under the bed as well as those hiding in the closet the same way that they would do to aliens from different star systems, since there isn’t much difference in terms of physical looks between one and the other, no? Not only that, Fett is always hungry to pull the trigger on his laser blaster, and in order to help him (and you) see the things that go bump in the night better, Fett’s feet will light up whenever you press his chest.
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Houdini Puzzle Lock

They say that Houdini is one of the greatest magicians ever alive (some prefer to use the term “illusionist”), and if you are a huge fan of his past work, you might be interested to know that Thinkgeek has something right up your alley with the $19.99 Houdini Puzzle Lock. If you are able to unlock these locks, you are a bona fide magician – at least among your family members and friends, that is.

Needless to say, you will only be able to open these locks only if you know the trick, and there are two choices to pick – Dead Lock and Lock & Key. Each purchase would come with two keys to go along with individual locks for that added security, just in case you know, you happen to pass one of these trick puzzle locks to a butterfingers. Definitely one of the more friendly approaches that you can take to amuse not only your friends, but your co-workers as well. Hopefully the Houdini Puzzle Lock comes with the relevant instructions to inform you on how you are going to unlock them.
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Manfrotto ML120 Hotshoe LED Panel + KLYP Case For iPhone

If there is one particular smartphone that has more of its fair share of accessories compared to the rest, I would like to think that the iPhone is the surefire winner among the rest of the Android-powered and Windows Phone 8 candidates. Having said that, here is yet another accessory for your precious iPhone that would help you snap better photos during your impromptu photoshoot moments, never mind the fact that a DSLR would yield far better results, but you can’t be lugging a DSLR everywhere with you now, right?

The $69.99 Manfrotto ML120 Hotshoe LED Panel + KLYP Case For iPhone pretty much says it all, where it will literally light up your life with a tiny LED panel that casts soft, even light. The light can be swiveled around to face forward or backward, where all twelve LEDs on it are guaranteed to send your iPhone’s flash scurrying away, as it buries its face in a flood of tears for letting you down all this while under low light conditions. It has been specially designed for the iPhone 4/4S, and is powered by a single AAA battery.
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Star Trek Klingon Disruptor

Star Trek fans, listen up! I know that Spock Day has already come and gone, but this does not mean you will do nothing but sit around and mope all day long! No sir, you might want to take your eyes off the Vulcan race and concentrate on the warring Klingons instead, and what better way to introduce the Klingon culture to the rest of the world than with the $59.99 Star Trek Klingon Disruptor?

Brandishing this about, you would be able to be a true blue Klingon. Of course, if you are going to attend a fancy costume party and decided to go as a Klingon, then carrying around this screen accurate, highly detailed Star Trek Klingon Disruptor is a surefire way of making everyone look at you with green eyes, considering how this is an officially licensed Star Trek prop replica. Your cosplay sessions will never be the same again, as there are only so many times you are able to wear that uniform before you tire of Prime Directive jokes. It will require a couple of AAA batteries to keep it going.
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Borderlands 2 Swag-filled Limited Edition Diamond Plate Loot Chest

Are you a huge fan of Borderlands 2, so much so that you want to have anything and everything to do with it? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might want to check out this $99.99 Borderlands 2 Swag-filled Limited Edition Diamond Plate Loot Chest. Yes sir, this is a ThinkGeek exclusive that was first announced at PAX East 2013, and is also an officially licensed Borderlands 2 collectible. Opening it would result in your eyes popping out from all the real-world and in-game swag, and you would be the envy of your friends for sure.

Within, you will be able to find the likes of a Goliath Replica Mask, in addition to a code for an in-game Goliath head for your characters, Legendary Item cards as well as the shift codes which enable you to obtain the items in-game. Not only that, you can also enjoy a Vault Hunters Wanted Poster that features Axton, Maya, Zero, and Salvador, apart from Window Decals for your favorite weapons manufacturers. There is also an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity which is proof that you are one of the more hardcore Borderlands fans out there.
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PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Tool

You know what they say – practice makes perfect. If you so happen to think that you are always on the verge of breaking out as a band, but somehow or rather lack that X factor, perhaps more practice is in order. Of course, sheer amounts of practice alone is no guarantee that your skills would be able to elevate you to a guitar god, as you will still need adequate opportunities to showcase your songwriting skills and all to make it as a musician. Well, if you are just starting out as a guitar player, perhaps you might want to use the $29.99 PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Tool as a training tool instead of a real guitar, as the highly portable nature of this device allows you to get your practice in just about anywhere without bothering others.

It will be accompanied by real guitar strings as well as frets in order to deliver a realistic practice session, the only thing is, you will not have the rest of the guitar with it. The PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Tool is diminutive enough to stow in your gig bag or pocket without weighing you down when you travel. Sliding it open will expose a section of a guitar neck with real frets and strings, and once you’re done, just slide it close and you’re well on your way.
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Bleep Drum Kit

Fancy picking up a drum kit that you can call your own? While there is quite a fair number of models out there in the market, here is something for you just in case you happen to be short not only on ideas, but on money as well. I am referring to the $59.99 Bleep Drum Kit, where it, er, bleeping rocks! The Bleep Drum Kit would be accompanied by a quartet of pads (two of them with pitch control), a loop recorder, as well as a slew of other features. All that you need to get going would be to plug in a speaker, and you are good to go.

The Bleep Drum Kit can be said to be an extremely cool drum kit, where it is a snap to put together, and to get started right out of the box is definitely a cinch. Heck, it even comes with a Hyper Noise 30XX mode, now how about that? Do pay attention though – you are required to provide the speakers yourself, so if you want a rocking good time, make sure those speakers are of the highest quality.
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