Polaroid is looking to stay in business by adapting to the changing times.  Instead of that clunky Polaroid camera – you can now keep your iPhone or small digital camera and develop prints on the go.  Easy enough with the Pogo.  In fact, no wires needed – send photos on via Bluetooth (or USB if needed).   Borderless images come out dry to the touch.  Hit for the Holidays, especially with the older relatives. $100 BUY

In the early 1800′s the 1st Duke of Wellington asked his shoemaker to make something comfortable that could withstand the elements.  And so Wellington boots were born and they’re still just as useful.  Hunter was founded in 1856 and has been handmaking these boots from solid natural rubber ever since.  Buckle at the mid-calf, just like the originals.  Enjoy.  $100. BUY

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If you happen to need a computer that can be submersed in a bathtub for 1/2 hour, have a car driven over it, or withstand heat of over 200 degrees for extended periods of time, well here it is.  The Switchback Ultramobile PC advertises that you can drop it 3 feet onto conrete as many times as you want and nothing will break, and by the looks of it – we think they’re right.  Meant for the most extreme weather, these are used by military personell mainly – but who knows maybe you’re planning a trip somewhere similar.  If you drop your coffee on this keyboard – you should worry more about the coffee than the computer.  $6,300 BUY

We’re here because you read what we post – and we’re getting more readers everyday.  So we’re spicing up the site a little as a “thank you” to our readers.  Yes, we’ve given up on our trusty “Feed a Pigeon, Lose a Finger” sign and decided to brand ourselves.  As we grow our logo is becoming more important, so we’ve opened up the gates and are accepting submissions.  We know the Nike logo was designed for $35 in 1971.  So adjusting for inflation gets us to around $200 (seriously…incredible isn’t it?).  So we’re hosting an official contest for the $200 at a website specifically for such things. Our new logo will be announced and in place January 10th.   Contest began today and submissions are already being posted.  VIEW ENTRIES

If you can’t sport the in-house pub, then at least make your own beer with the NanoBrewMaster.  With an on board computer that regulates and monitors the introduction of hops, yeast, water and extract – you’ll have the BrewMaster title pretty quickly.  It can brew 15 gallons or two 7.5 gallon batches at once.  Best of all – it is self cleaning.  Starter kit for 5 different types of beer included with purchase.  $TBD BUY

The SawStop is ingenious to put it lightly.  It is the safest table saw in the world, bar none.  By recognizing electrical currents found in humans, the saw prevents removal of any fingers or body parts…which means a potentially bad day, is now a much better (and cleaner) day.  Once a finger, or body part is detected, touching the blade a lightning fast (literally) brake jumps in to stop the saw.  You’re left with barely a scratch.  Awards are stacking up, including Time Magazine’s Best Invention, Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award, Reader’s Choice Award, Tools of the Trade Magazine etc. etc.   Click here to see it in action (no fingers, just hot dogs).  Calculate what a finger costs, then  decide if the price is worth it.  $3,500 BUY

The New York Times has a great piece coming out in print on Sunday December 14th, of the 10 best books of 2008.  Well, we’ve simplified it for you here, created a little Amazon.com slideshow of them – and added a link to purchase.  Grab one and have something to entertain you this Holiday season…beyond relatives.  Enjoy. $10 – $20

The reviews are in, and the 3M 110 Pocket Projector has beaten the Pico PK 101 to claim title to the best handheld projector.  What’s so cool about this?  A few things.  No fans means it is quiet, LEDs mean the bulbs last for 10,000 hours, and it projects images up to 50 inches.  That means you have a 50 inch TV in your palm.  You can put it in your home to project art onto a blank canvas, you can combine it with a PDA and laser keyboard to create the smallest laptop with the largest screen.  Possibilities are endless.  All this for only $302. BUY

The Alcatraz Floor Lamp just looks great.  Like the Vintage Movie Lights we’ve featured before, we’ve got a soft spot for this look.  Put it next to your desk, put it in the corner of your dining room.  Put it in the bathroom.  The Bachelor Pad will shine.  The shade comes in silver or black and the bulbs are actually easy to find.  In fact you can grab a new 250 watt bulb here.  And put a dimmer on the thing.  Very cool and literally thousands of dollars cheaper than all the others we’ve seen.  $320  BUY (Via BLTD)