You might have heard that everyone is buying a new Tv for 2009. Although my digital cable box will keep my RCA from fishtankdom for years I do keep an eye out for any tempting options on the horizon. The Brionvega Alpha LCD television is definitely a shiny bring orange possibility.

An LCD TV set with built-in DVD player, characterized by a design which screams Italy in the Thirties. Alpha is composed of two slender elements joint by a frame in chrome tube. Even the remote control has been rethought and lovely designed.

Like most things I crave the Bandai Luminodot is only available in Japan. But I'll be sure to pick one up for the both of us the next time I'm there. Obviously a super deluxe Lite-Brite, this 70 by 50 pixelated board is supported by a bright LED backlight. With 1600 bulbs in 12 different colors. Featuring software that helps the user to create and preview the image. Luminodot is designed with a removable front panel, which also allows the user to place the printed image underneath. So now all your dreams of modern art stardom can be realized.

Watch it in action at Luminodot.jp

Whether you’re stuck on a bus, a plane or a bad party, keeping your digital media player loaded is important. Diversify your collection with the pairing of Downloadhelper and iSquint.

Downloadhelper is a Firefox add-on. Once installed it recognizes all video files on a web page. With a click you can save any video on the Internet to your desktop, even embedded files. You can also automatically convert the downloaded movies to your preferred video format, including MPEG.

iSquint is a video conversion application. The interface is drag and drop. And can handle DivX and XviD AVIs, all forms of MPEG video and Quicktime. So now you’re ready to take your video files anywhere you go.

They say the low shooting angle of the Rollei makes it ideal for portraits because the lens isn’t at eye level. So your subjects feel more at ease. You can even shoot from the floor without having to get on your back. The Rollei’s technology is definitely crush worthy. The MIniDigi however is not a full-feature camera but it does have some pretty nice stats.

A hooded 1.1” LCD display guards against stray light on your viewfinder. The auto focus shoots between 4 inches to infinity. The 6x6cm lens produces images with three resolution options; 2304 x 2304 pixels (5 mp), 1536 x 1536 pixels (3 mp) and 768 x 768 pixels (1 mp).

The absolute pinnacle of cool, there’s something seriously sexy about a Rollei. Plus the square format means no wasted seconds switching between landscape and portrait.

While most of us sing the praises of digital music, there's something to be said for the good old-fashioned mix tape, complete with a handwritten playlist. Sharing your iTunes playlist with a friend is an act almost completely devoid of that special personal touch, something that is achieved only through hours of song selection and manual recording. And don't forget—there was once a time when giving someone a mix tape was a sacred act, bestowed upon dear friends and would-be lovers.

That's where the SUCK UK USB Mix Tape comes in. Capturing the charm of a mix tape while embracing the digital age, this gift pack includes a 64MB USB memory stick on which to save your own personal mix. The memory stick is then embedded into a cassette tape-style holder. There's even room to handwrite the playlist on a paper foldout, like we used to do back in the day. It's the perfect way to share some musical loving with a friend or loved one while reviving the once-glorious tradition that is the mix tape.

With the huge amount of turn over in the electronics industry it's nice to feel like you're investing in something that will last you longer than six months. The Mangno radio from Singgih Kartono was not only built to last but designed for longevity as well. It's a brilliant mix of technology and handicrafts, created from sustainable harvested wood by local craftspeople. It even won an award from the International Design Resource Association (IDRA) in Seattle.

Check out this vintage find—who knew that kids back in the late '70s could maintain their oral hygeine with such an exciting tool. I imagine no other device with Princess Leia on its handle can boast breath-freshening power. As Ms. Leia once said herself, "The more you tighten your grip...the more star systems will slip through your fingers." She probably wasn't alluding to plaque build up, but why not have your light saber and clean teeth too.

See this and other Star Wars gadgets at Star Wars Trader NZ.