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ROBOSAPIEN
When the machines take over the world
and enslave us, remember that it all
began with benevolent companions like
the Robosapien. You have control (at least
for now) over 67 pre-programmed moves
and functions that can be chained togeth-
er into, say, a mechanical belly dance to
entertain holiday guests. Buy two and
make one a Robosapiette!
$100, http://www.robosapienonline.com
SOLID WOOD
PERIPHERALS
Woe is the com-
puter user whose
traditional décor
is marred by hard
plastic and shiny
metal. For him or
her, there’s no better
gift than fine, natural
wood PC peripher-
als. Each set is made
from a single piece
of wood, of which
there are more than
90 types to choose
from. All the wood
comes from man-
aged plantations,
of course, so your
PC will be, well,
PC. Sets start at
$5,450, http://www.
woodcontour.comIPAL
Although it’s designed for fussy types and their precious iPods, the
Tivoli iPal is a monophonic AM/FM radio that can be paired with any
audio source via a line-in jack in the rear. The radio includes a built-in
rechargeable battery, the sound is incredibly meaty, and the big, fat
dial is a natural fit for our big, fat mits. $130, http://www.tivoliaudio.comSTANTON DJ PRO 3000 HEADPHONES
DJs know a thing or two about headphones, and we’ve
found the Stanton DJ Pro 3000 in more than one hipster’s
rubberized, racing-striped satchel. The comfortable closed-
ear cup design defends against external noise, and the
50mm drivers, neomydium magnets, and gold plug deliv-
er a clean, rich, thunderous sound. Groovy.
$130, http://www.stantondj.com