Speaking of Kickstarter, it's also been a terrific proving grounds for innovative laptop stands. The Prop Laptop Stand ($18) is no exception, designed to be portable and affordable without compromising style, the Prop consists of two lovingly curved pieces of responsibly-sourced plastic, which promote better typing angles and increased air circulation, all while accommodating laptops up to 17-inches in size.... [More]

Throwing an impromptu rave has never been easier. The Numark DJ2Go ($60) is a small — think keyboard-sized — DJ controller that connects to your laptop over USB, letting you DJ an entire set using real controls while carrying nothing more than your laptop bag. Features include two platters, a crossfader, pitch and level, Deck A, Deck B, Master, and... [More]

Looking to add an external display to your shiny new Thunderbolt-equipped Mac? The Apple Thunderbolt Display ($1,000) isn't just your best choice — it's more or less your only choice. Thanks to the insane capabilities of Thunderbolt, a single connection to your MacBook or iMac gets you 27 additional inches of screen real estate, as well as a FaceTime HD... [More]

Leave it to the boys from Stuttgart to make something as mundane as a hard drive sexy. The new line of LaCie Porsche Design P9000 Hard Drives ($105-$160) come in desktop or mobile versions, each clad in an aluminum casing that goes beyond aesthetics to help protect the drive inside and dissipate heat. Available in sizes ranging from 500GB up... [More]

Sure, your computer needs external storage — but what about your iPad? The Seagate GoFlex Satellite ($200) is ready to provide your nearly port-less portable with a healthy 500GB of storage, thanks to a built-in Wi-Fi connection that can provide up to three devices with simultaneous access to movies, music, and other media, for up to five hours per charge... [More]

Overkill. Insane. Impressive. All of these words are apt descriptors for the Humanscale Paramount ($1,800). The mother of all monitor mounts, it can accomodate anywhere from two to eight monitors weighing up to 35 lbs. each, and offers independent adjustment for perfect placement, crossbar "wings" that adjust from front to back to let you choose between a flat or parabolic... [More]

Itching to do more with GarageBand on your iPad than just bang on virtual keys? Grab the camera kit and plug in a Meteor Mic ($100). This plug-and-play USB mic works with a variety of devices and software, and offers a large, 25mm diaphragm condenser, 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution, integrated fold-back legs for proper positioning, a chrome-plated body, and integrated headphone... [More]

You didn't really think Microsoft was going to let Apple have all the multi-touch mouse fun, did you? The Microsoft Touch Mouse ($80) features a capacitive touch-sensing surface to allow for gesture-based control of scrolling, desktop management functions, CAD applications, FPS games, and much more, all with noting more than your fingertips. At last, something good comes from the development... [More]

Playing the Darth Vader to Apple's pristinely white Magic Mouse, the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse ($70) is a funny-looking, ergonomically-sound pointing device. The flexible palm rest allows you to flatten the mouse to turn it off and make it more suitable for packing, while the metallic middle strip lets you perform Apple-esque gestures to quickly and easily move around your... [More]

Billed as "the world's smallest 256GB solid-state drive," the new Victorinox Secure SSD ($TBA) blends technology with one of the world's most recognizable tools. Arriving inside a Swiss Army Knife with scissors, a straight blade, and a nail file/screwdriver, this USB 2.0/eSATA II drive features an external e-Paper display for easy labeling, secure data encryption, a 32-bit processor with hardware... [More]

If you're looking for a drive to use as a Time Machine backup for your Mac, what better enclosure could you find than an actual time machine? The Delorean Time Machine Hard Drive ($250) is a 1:18 scale replica of the iconic Delorean from Back to the Future, with details like working doors and hood, a Mr. Fusion reactor, and... [More]

Experience the blazing speeds of SSD without ripping open your laptop with the Iomega SSD Flash Drive ($230-$750). Available in capacities of 64-256GB, these svelte external drives offer max read speeds of 265MB/s, maximum write speeds of 215MB/s, 256-bit hardware encryption, and data transfer rates of up to 5Gbits/s over USB 3.0. Of course, it's backwards compatible with USB 2.0,... [More]

Tired of replacing or recharging the batteries in your wireless keyboard? Ditch the AAs and harness the power of the sun with the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard ($80). In addition to integrated solar panels and the ability to run for up to three months in total darkness, the Solar Keyboard features a 7.5mm-thick body, low-profile Incurve keys, an included Unifying... [More]

Created by TrekStor, who obviously understand the relationship between data and drinking, the USB Stick CO with Bottle Opener ($12-$80) is a great-looking USB 2.0 thumb drive made from solid brushed aluminum and featuring a bottle opener on one end. Available in capacities ranging from 1-8GB, you should be able to find one to suit your needs.... [More]

The LaCie MosKeyto redefines portable. The ultra-tiny Mac/Windows-compatible USB 2.0 flash drive, which you can just keep plugged in all the time, measures less than 20mm and weighs 10 grams. Available in 2GB ($15), 4GB ($18), 8GB ($28) and 16GB ($50) capacities.... [More]

Hide your precious data inside the unassuming casing of a video game classic with NES Hard Drives ($130-$180). Available in capacities up to 1TB, these 2.5-inch Toshiba drives feature USB interfaces, all stuck inside games like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, or everyone's favorite code-driven shoot 'em up, Contra.... [More]

For any of you out there who, like us, have sat down at a desktop Mac after using our MacBooks only to become irritated with the clumsiness of the desktop mouse, Apple has heard your cries. The Apple Magic Trackpad ($70) is a desktop-bound version of the Multi-Touch trackpads found on the company's MacBook Pro, but 80 percent larger, giving... [More]

When someone talks about keeping their data safe, we normally think of uncrackable passwords, file encryption, and maybe an ex-pro wrestler who went by the name "Dangerous Dimitri" to guard the server room. As it turns out, LaCie had something a little different in mind when it created the XtremKey ($50 and up). Made from zamac, a zinc, aluminum, magnesium... [More]

Miss the sound and feel of a real typewriter, or simply trying to keep your workspace looking as old-school as possible? Hook up with one of these USB Typewriters ($300). Made from repurposed, original typewriters, these bad boys feature functioning letters, numerals, punctuation marks, shift, capslock, spacebar, and even return carriages. As an added bonus, it still functions as a... [More]

Record HDTV to your Mac or stream it to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with the EyeTV HD ($200). This USB box sports component video and RCA audio inputs on the back, and connects to a cable- or satellite set-top box for your recording pleasure. An IR blaster takes care of the controls, while a $5 app lets you... [More]