MAC IT
In technology, the tendency is ‘the smaller the better’ and for computers that means laptops that weigh little more than a book and can fit comfortably enough into a briefcase or daypack. Apple’s new baby, the MacBook Air, is thin enough to fit into an A4 envelope. It has an 80GB standard or an optional 64GB solid state hard drive but comes with no optical drive (though Apple does provide an add-on optical drive at extra cost), so you’ll be relying 100% on wireless and the iTunes store to rent movies and purchase music. The beautiful new screen and multi-touch gesture pad gives The Air the highest of tech appeal. Well, it’s Apple, what do you expect? About the only thing that hasn’t thinned down yet is the price: that starts at $14,900. Order yours from www.appleclub.com.hk

MANGA IT
This bestselling Japanese heroic fantasy The Guin Saga - thanks to the stunning drawings of artist Kazuaki Yanagisawa.- has sold more than 25 million copies and is considered a pillar of fantasy literature. The tales of leopard-masked hero Guin against the combined forces of the powerful Magi are now available in English in a three-volume series. The first volume is already on sale for $101, The second and the third come out in March.
www.vertical-inc.com/guinsagamanga

BALLS IT
Sometimes you can’t help but ask yourself why. And ‘Why?’ is how we felt about this American website dedicated to... bulls’ balls. They come in every shape, colour and pattern. The purpose? To have them dangling under your truck or car. Presumably your vehicle will look very ballsy, and you’ll look very tough. They are made from polyethylene and are, apparently, as hard as a rock. Take a look at www.bullsballs.com for more and be the first on your street to hang your balls out for all to see. (And if you check out the site’s gallery, we have absolutely no idea why someone would want to hang a pair under their grand piano).

DREAM IT
It’s that time of year, romance is in the air and it can be hard to find something special for those we love. So here’s an idea… Pillow cases... probably not something that pops into your head when you’re thinking romance but Human Touch has a whole series of pillow cases with designs all dedicated to love. What you may be suggesting with a bed themed gift for lovers’ day... But it’s a little different and you can order the pillow cases online at www.humantouch.hk or shop for them at LCX at Ocean Terminal (TST) or at Seibu at 88 Pacific Place in Queensway. They cost around $180.

STAR IT
The expression “I’d name a star after you!” usually makes the even the least cynical of us roll our eyes, but with Valentine’s Day approaching, we all have to soften up a little. So why don’t you amaze your Valentine by actually naming a star after her or him? With American company Stardeed, you can name a bright light in the constellation after your loved one and get a Name Certificate for them as well. And the name will be copyrighted so nobody else can call it something different. Pretentious? Nah! Name your star at www.stardeed.com for $312.

IT COOL
Asus has given a lively update to their hugely successful Eee PC. The laptop, teeny enough to fit in your handbag, which whooped the Christmas gift market around the globe, now comes in four new colours – blush pink, lush green, sky blue and galaxy black. This super light (0.92kg) and easy-to-use little technological gem uses solid state anti-shock technology. The price of the Eee PC turned out to be much higher that the initial $1,553 promised but at $3,900 it is still a good bargain. Go to www.asus.com for colour and other details.

FOCUS IT
Cameras lenses in mobile phones are often not that great, no matter how hi-tech our faithful portable is. For those of you who like a phone to have the A to Z of technological novelties, gadget nirvana and geek promised land Brando has a generic 7x18 mobile zoom with a flexible adapter that will enhance the zoom of your cell phone. It works on most mobiles or PDAs and costs $171 at http://gadget.brando.com.hk/index.php