You've made the big decision. You could work in the shipyards, you could be a lounge singer - but no, you've chosen to enlist in Starfleet Academy. Here's what you have to look forward to: tons of studying, lots of friends, maybe a case of space acne, and oh so much more. You also can expect one of the most mind blowing orientation sessions ever. You'll get your dorm and roommate assignments, your class schedule, your academic advisor, and your titanium spork.

There is a philosophy in Japan with regards to electronics that a new bit of gadgetry doesn't exactly have to be practical to be useful. One only has to look at their total embrace of household robotics to see the truth of it. Their approach to gadgetry is to develop the product first, then create the need for it.

We haven't seen any WiFi sniffing dogs at the airport, but we suspect that somewhere there is a small group of individuals dedicated to training such useful helpers. Until these canines are trained and domesticated we have a device that can assist in "sniffing out" the presence of WiFi. It's a nice unit that offers several improvements on currently available WiFi detectors.

We all remember seeing those incredible ads for x-ray specs in the back of comic books and some of us probably even mailed in the $3 to a PO Box in New Jersey for rush delivery. "Surprise your friends with amazing x-ray vision" the ads would read. Yeah, someone is going to be surprised but it's not going to be your friends.

Electric Shavers can really be a pain in the bare-skinned cheek (both figuratively and literally!). Well, we at ThinkGeek have a dream that one day everyone will be able to have a nice shave without the hassle of plugging into walls or the frustrations of dead batteries! You already use enough electricity throughout your day, for goodness' sake! Can't the trimming of one's hair be held as sacred as it once was?!

There’s a school of thought that says that plants, like higher animals, have thoughts and feelings. They have an inner voice, and can tell you their life-stories, if only you could speak "plant." It’s not a difficult language to learn, actually - there are only a few words to contend with, since all they seem to care about is how much water they’re getting. There are no masculine or feminine nouns. Plus, there are no verb tenses, because plants have no concept of linear time.

Electronics and fire have never been friends and you could even say they are essentially sworn enemies. But in the case of this USB flash drive they have decided to call a truce. Long standing differences have been put aside to create a product that is both practical and very unique.

We thought we'd seen everything packed into a mint tin by now: iPod batteries, guitar amps, synthesizers, ham radios, video games -- even, on occasion, actual mints. But this is the first time that we can bring you a general-purpose computer designed to the mint-tin standard.

This tubular inspection micro endoscope features white LED lights and direct USB cable connection for easy image viewing and recording. This video camera packs a 1280x1024 resolution CMOS sensor into a long slender body and has multiple focusing attachments along with VmCam video and still image capture software, to allow you to view and record images on your computer as you're doing your exploration.

Being a geek means being naturally curious about the world around you. Since you love electronic products you are also likely to be very interested in how they actually work. What are the basic electronic parts? How do they function? How are they related to one another? These questions and more can be answered by spending some time with our electronics kit.

When it comes to portable electronic gadgets, thin is always in. We constantly want to see our electronics becoming lighter, smaller and thinner so that we can have the justification to buy a shiny new toy. Yes, new features are always nice - but what we really want is a gadget so thin it will blow the mind of anyone who even gets a passing glance of it.

BUG is a baby monitor. BUG is a security system. BUG is a GPS device. BUG can read barcodes, draw pictures, update your twitter feed, and control robots. BUG is a platform for learning, rapid prototyping, and experimentation. BUG is just about whatever you want it to be. So, the BUG can be anything, but what is it?

Picture this: you are in a meeting, bored out of your mind. So you doodle on your note pad, pretending to take notes. Suddenly, you realize you might have created the world's greatest doodle and you need to share it with your equally bored coworker on the other side of the table. Pull out your LighTalk II; problem solved.

Bluetooth headsets a few years ago seemed somehow futuristic or cyborg-like but now they are a lot more common and less noticeable. Excellent for use while driving or even just walking around, they come in many varieties including our own style. The Zivio has taken the headset and put some very nice design touches into it.

This 1.3 Megapixel Digital Microscope allows you to capture some higher resolution images and video and display them on your PC using a simple USB connection. View specimens collected around the house, backyard, your desk, or the fridge. Look at the micro-printing on a dollar bill or examine the traces on your motherboard.

A lot of technology goes into making your cellphone work. So you would think that we would be more understanding of dropped calls and garbled conversations. Nope. Nothing gets geeks into a seething tech frenzy like poor cellphone reception... and it doesn't help that we couldn't resist the glossy black smoothness of the iPhone and AT&T sucks for cellphone service. Sad.

Drinking is serious business. Keeping track of your own inebriation level and that of the folks around you can be the difference between a fun night out and complete disaster. The BACtrack Breathalyzer clues you in on the exact blood alcohol level in your system.

Feet have been a major factor in the course of human history. If it wasn't for feet, so many great heroes of the past would have had to sit down or risk tipping over. The sound of feet is how you know when someone is approaching your cubicle and it is time to hurry and close the game running on your computer. Too many close calls can lead to unnecessary office stress.

Bluetooth headsets come in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from small earpiece designs to our own unique take on the bluetooth headset. The Bluetooth Handsfree Sunglasses combine handsfree calling and keeping the sun out of your eyes into one mighty fine gadget. Finally, some great looking Bluetooth sunglasses that will keep you connected while you are on the go, but without the cyborg looking earpiece that is typical of most other Bluetooth headsets.

When this item arrived at ThinkGeek headquarters we found it to be fun and, quite honestly, pretty addictive. With the ability to zoom in on objects with various levels of magnification, it's amazing how many ordinary items suddenly become much more intriguing. Getting a closer look often can illuminate many new details and a whole new level of understanding about the composition of an object. Magnification can reveal both flaws and unexpected complexities.

Did you know that most households pay thousands of dollars a year for electricity? Yes, thousands! The Energy Detective (TED) can help you save 10-20% on your electric bill - hundreds of dollars - and the more you save, the more you help your neighbors, the community, and protect the environment.

Only once in a blue moon* throughout the history of consumer tech comes a product so nifty you are convinced it cannot be real. Then you quickly glance over to your calendar and realize it's not April 1st. "Damn!" you think to yourself, while reaching for your wallet and mumbling under your breath "Curse you ThinkGeek, curse you!" Packed with the latest in gadgetry including an LCD screen, magnetic north sensors, electronic accelerometers, & complex circuitry,the MySky is far from vaporwear. It's a hi-tech virtual tour guide to your starry skies. Point, shoot, get smarter.

There are a lot of ways to transfer data between two PCs - some convenient and some not. A network or direct cable connection will definitely get the job done but sometimes these aren't an option. A USB flash drive or portable hard drive combined with ye olde Sneakernet is certainly easy but not very fun or efficient. So, what to do?

Check-out this customizable name badge with scrolling LED message. It is completely programmable to say what you want. The message can be changed "on the fly" using the 3 onboard control buttons. Up to 6 different messages can be loaded into the badge. Each message can be set for scroll speed and brightness level. To change to a different message, simply use the buttons on the back of the badge.

Are you worried about the increasing entropy of the universe? Does the second law of thermodynamics keep you awake at night? Are you concerned that all matter is cooling to a state of equilibrium in an irreversible fashion? If any of these describe you then the Touchless IR Thermometer should come in pretty handy (or at least it'll keep you so busy checking the temperature of everything that you forget about the potentially grim implications of that stupid second law).

Okay, for you people out there who are fans of the Powerball Gyroscope (and we know you are out there) here is a new toy for you - the Powerball in glowing Blue. All the fun and joy of the original, but with an oh-so-super-cool blue glowing LED built inside. The blue LED light starts to glow once the Powerball begins rotating and will glow ever brighter as the rpms are increased. Looks like something from a Tron movie and is especially fascinating in a darkened room. Trust us, you will be mesmerized by this little gem.

Wi-Spy is the world's smallest 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer and has been designed specifically for troubleshooting and analyzing Wi-Fi networks. Its software allows recording and playback of data traces and draws pretty graphs.

Having a problem finding your CDs? We know that they make terrific drink coasters, but come on - your CDs deserve a little more respect! If you're tired of your discs ending up stacked in a haphazardly constructed tower - the USB Storage Carousel for CD/DVD is the ideal solution.

If you're any kind of geek at all, (and if not, what are you doing here?) you probably have lots of stuff. Gobs and piles and heaps and stacks and bundles and boxes worth of various stuff. Whether it's your Criterion Collection edition of Kagemusha, your complete collection of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, your treasured Amazing Spiderman issue 300, or maybe your secret shame - your ultra-rare copy of Britney Spears' Toxic... you've amassed a huge collection, and it's critical you keep tabs on it.

The lowly cassette tape deck - you have to give it some credit, it is a survivor. CDs have been around for over 25 years and yet many vehicles still come equipped with a tape deck. Few other media formats have hung on so well. And to help prolong the life of this sometimes useful piece of ancient technology, we introduce the Bluetooth Cassette Tape Adapter.

We are definitely fond of the infamous caffeine molecule but we also have another favorite - alcohol. Sort of like caffeine's older misbehaving brother. Both molecules are worthy of respect and at times require restraint but alcohol warrants the need for a higher level of responsibility and control. Knowing your limits is important and this little device can help.

It's easy to forget that the Earth is mostly covered and divided up by large expanses of water. We instinctively think of the earth's surface as forests, roads, fields and carpeting. Since you are likely to go near or on water at some point, we think you should remember to plan accordingly.

Captured inside the Sun and Moon Jars are a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar.

Wi-Spy is the world's smallest 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer, and has been designed specifically for troubleshooting and analyzing Wi-Fi networks. It shows the signal strength for all Wi-Fi networks as well as Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, microwaves, Zigbee, and all other 2.4 GHz transmitters.

When you start to feel a little low on energy you can turn to that terrific alkaloid, caffeine. Available from many sources like Bawls and, of course, that tried and true hot beverage, coffee. Reaching for your coffee cup to get an energy boost when you're tired is pretty much second nature. Well, now your gadgets can turn to a coffee cup of their own when they need an energy recharge.

Lighters that are Shock resistant and Stormproof - hence the description of Shockproof! These puppies can withstand 70-80 mile per hour winds, and the tough elastomer housing gives them incredible impact resistance. Butane fuel burns at nearly 2,000 degrees F.

The cost of most forms of energy has increased a lot recently and will likely only go up in the future. And not only the monetary cost but the cost to our environment needs to be considered. Thankfully, the energy emitted from the Sun is still free (until some scrooge genius figures out how to charge for it). The Freeloader Portable Solar Charger can help you tap into this free source of energy; you simply plug it in and point it towards the Sun.

Hammocks have been the classic symbol of relaxation and kicking back without a care in the world. Just swaying back and forth on a lazy afternoon and maybe taking a short trip to slumberland. Ahhh...lovely. The only catch is that you need some proper supports (like a couple of trees) to hold up your hammock while you enjoy all this relaxation. This tends to make the hammock a little less portable than we'd like.

Wave makes an evoluntionary leap in the multi-tool category by offering one hand access to two locking blades (one straight edge, one serrated) plus two additional locking tools, seven more interior tools and the best handle comfort Leatherman's ever produced.

We don't need to give you reasons to invest in a mini-fridge. Especially if you loathe that walk to the community kitchen at the office for fear of running into the annoying sales droid who constantly needs help with his computer.

Early in the 21st Century, the Tyrell Corporation advanced robot evolution into the Nexus phase - a being virtually identical to a human - known as a Replicant. They're all around you, even now. That guy next to you? He's a Replicant. How do we know? He's walking the streets in the rain with no umbrella. That, and he failed the Voight-Kampff.

We've got the tiniest flash-drives, and we've got flash-drives that are hardened against attack. Now, we've got flash-drives that look like they’ve been hacked! Imagine yourself, sitting in a coffee-shop. You pull out your venerable laptop, and fire it up. You may not realize it, but there are jealous eyes on your hardware.

Your cellphone is your lifeline to the outside world. Without it, you might as well be some caveman, lost in time and pounding out text-messages on cavern walls in pig blood. Please, for the sake of all that's digital, we must not - nay WILL NOT allow that to happen! As long as there is breath in our lungs, and conveniently packaged 2800mAh chemical-electric storage cells in convenience stores, our cellphones will NEVER die!

Everybody's got a Bluetooth™ headset, and you won't find any here at ThinkGeek unless it's particularly cool. I think that once Uncle Ted was able to buy one at his corner 24-hour convenience store, the whole mystique surrounding having a communication device permanently attached to your head became less cyberpunky and more magic-kingdom-y.

In our effort to always bring you the latest and greatest gadgets, ThinkGeek presents this Stainless Steel Video Watch with a massive 8GB of internal flash memory as well as a full color 1.8" screen. Made completely from shiny stainless steel for the ultimate in style and coolness.

Geeks, who have been around for long enough, remember their first hard-drives. Some remember their first gigabyte, others remember forty megabytes while even some remember luggage-sized 5 meg drives. It continually shocks us when newer and smaller storage is made available, and we get all giggly when it happens.

If you're anything like us you already own a gaggle of various iPod models and an iPhone or two. Charging all of these devices can mean a rats nest of cables. Enter the PowerDock... a charging base where every iPod and iPhone in the house can get together to charge its batteries. As long as it has a Apple standard dock connector it can work with the PowerDock. Just slip your iPod or iPhone into place to safely charge.

A charging station designed for daily use at the bedside table, kitchen counter, office desk, etc, The Sanctuary performs its functions with ease and elegance. The Sanctuary never truly reveals its multi-purpose electronic capabilities so the user develops an emotional attachment, as it becomes personalized and integral to one's daily routine.

Remember when you were promised all those amazing future tech innovations? Just around the corner was supposed to be a shining technology utopia with flying cars, personal space travel to distant galaxies, and bio-implantable cell phones. It's almost disappointing enough to make you sit at home and watch old episodes of "Space 1999".

A new laser color has just landed at ThinkGeek and we like what we see. Red and even green lasers are now fairly common but blue lasers not so much. So, if you want to have the latest fashionably cool laser color this year, we've got you covered.