With so many USB flash drives on the market it is up to manufacturers to find new and innovative ways to earn your dollars.

A-Data has made the PD-19 flash drive extremely small with a flip USB connector (no cap!) and features a small hole for affixing it to your keys or lanyard.

The PD-19 is available in Black or White in 2GB, 4GB and now 8GB capacities. 

Prices for the 2GB model around the web start at sub $40US but for more information, visit the A-Data website.

Oculon Optoelectronics Inc has just announced the Hikari Pro920 micro sized projector to add to its line up of incredibly small projectors.

The Hikari Pro920 is able to display a 12" (diagonal) image from one foot away or a 24" image from the distance of one metre. 

The Oculon website states that two models will be available online this December:  The entry level VGA model costing $299 and the SVGA model coming in at $399.

If you are a fan of designer gadgets then the LaCie USB and FireWire hub "Huby" designed by Frenchman Ora-Ito is one for the collection. 

POINT AND SHOOT ASTRONOMY

Meade's mySKY is an innovative, easy to use device that allows you to learn about the night sky by literally pointing at what you want to know about. Easy. 

The mySKY incorporates a GPS to auto align itself then leaves the user to literally point and learn.  Information is displayed as audio, video and still photography.  Incredible.

Meade claims this is the easiest way to explore the night sky, and if this device performs as described, I think I would find it hard to disagree.

Read on for more details..

Its no secret that I am no fan of Christmas - Stinking hot weather, crap television and mostly useless gifts.

While not technically useful, FirstStreet's Santa Slide Show Ornament is the perfect gift for those with children; or moreover, those with grandparents.

The Santa Slide Show Ornament is a red ball with a 1.5" LCD screen at its centre, able to show fifty of your most treasured photos.  Photos are transferred to the orb via USB from your Windows (2000/XP/Vista) PC and the unit itself is powered by three AAA batteries (not included).

This unique ornament is available from FirstStreet directly for $34.95 - Just in time for Christmas.