Gallery: Gimme Gadgets! The Best Tech Toys for Grown-Ups
01toshiba-sbx4250-sound-bar-speaker-system
Toshiba SBX4250 Sound Bar Speaker System ---------------------------------------- Surround yourself with music, not speaker boxes. This sound bar envelops the room with audio from six drivers, plus some low-end assistance from a wireless subwoofer. Extra credit: It doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for streaming songs from your phone, tablet, or computer. __$330__ | [Toshiba SBX4250 Sound Bar Speaker System](http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/adet.to?poid=2000032189)
02makerbot-mixtape
MakerBot Mixtape ---------------- Leave it to the folks at MakerBot to make mixtapes collectible again. The "tape" is actually a 3-D-printed MP3 player that can hold 2 GB of audio. Just plug in your headphones and press Play. You don't even need your own MakerBot printer (the company will print the player for you). __$25-39__ | [MakerBot Mixtape](http://www.makerbot.com/mixtape/)
03numark-idj-pro-for-ipad
Numark iDJ Pro for iPad ----------------------- Fifteen years of apartment living has meant deferring the dream of a two-turntable-and-mixer DJ setup. Thankfully, Numark's newest iOS-enabled device will let me dock my iPad, load Algoriddim's djay app and a couple of tracks, and work the breaks like Grandmaster Flash. Or at least like some guy alone in his apartment. __$500__ | [Numark iDJ Pro for iPad](http://www.numark.com/product/idjpro)
04double-robot
Double Robot ------------ A telepresence bot ... or one giant leap toward the Singularity? Dock an iPad on this rover and it uses the tablet's camera and display to serve as your eyes and avatar at far-flung meetings, Little League games, ballet recitals, or anywhere else you can't—or don't want to—be. __$1,999__ | [Double Robot](http://www.doublerobotics.com/)
05leather-link-ipad-stand
Leather Link iPad Stand ----------------------- I love the juxtaposition of something rough and organic with something sleek and high tech. Artist Jim Zivic uses raw materials like leather, metal, and polished coal to build furniture and accessories with a modern twist. Made by hand in an American belting factory, his tablet stand is a timeless and unique alternative to plastic. __$120__ | [Leather Link iPad Stand](http://desudesign.com/product/objects/leather-link-ipad-stand/)
06panasonic-lumix-dmc-sz5k
Panasonic Lumix DMC - SZ5K -------------------------- My smartphone camera does its best to gather my visual thoughts, but sometimes I wish my Instagram gallery had a bit more polish. This pocket-friendly point-and-shoot features an ultrawide Leica zoom, optical image stabilization, and best of all, built-in Wi-Fi that lets it share snapshots with my Droid (or your iPhone) instantly. __$200__ | [Panasonic Lumix DMC - SZ5K](http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/sz5/index.html)
07berg-little-printer
Berg Little Printer ------------------- For those who miss the tactile experience of reading on paper, this Lilliputian printer connects to your wireless network and spits out all the news and notes that fit—say, your Twitter or Foursquare feed—on a receipt-sized scroll. Cute overload. __$259__ | [Berg Little Printer](http://bergcloud.com/littleprinter/)
08clearaudio-concept-turntable
Clearaudio Concept Turntable ---------------------------- With elegant, minimalist design and pre-adjusted—but customizable—settings, this turntable hits the sweet spot between form and function. Its sleek look is matched by equally smooth transparent sound (especially in the midrange), making the Concept ideal for audiophiles with a taste for acoustic and vocal-heavy tracks but who also sample more expansive grooves. __$1,400 and up__ | [Clearaudio Concept Turntable](http://www.clearaudiousa.com/_en/lw_Concept.php)
09star-trek-federation-the-first-150-years
Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years ----------------------------------------- I'm a true hardcore Trekkie; my love for the series goes well beyond just watching the shows. So I'm more than excited to get my hands on Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years, which illuminates how the crew came together. The book comes with archival documents and a talking, light-up pedestal to show houseguests just how nerdy I really am. __$100__ | [Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years](http://store.startrek.com/categories/14731-books)
10epson-home-cinema-3020e-3lcd-projector
Epson Home Cinema 3020e 3LCD Projector -------------------------------------- Wired: 3-D movies blown up to wall-size. Tired: Running miles of cords across the room. Epson's 1080p 3-D projector eliminates that problem with wireless HDMI, letting it slurp the picture from a cable box, Blu-ray player, or media streamer with no strings attached. __$1,899__ | [Epson Home Cinema 3020e 3LCD projector](http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=V11H502020)
11leica-m-monochrom
Leica M Monochrom ----------------- I have a stash of old black-and-white photographs along with a bunch of rangefinder cameras scored at flea markets. While this Leica's classic design and spare controls will blend right in with my collection, its 18-megapixel sensor—sans noise-inducing color filters—will deliver incredibly sharp, tonally rich monochrome images. Sure, it's a high price to pay for shades of gray, but you get a lot more than 50. __$7,950__ | [Leica M Monochrom](http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/m_monochrom/)
12matrix-audio-qube
Matrix Audio Qube ----------------- The claim: the world's smallest 3-watt speaker. The evidence: an anodized aluminum "Qube" that's just 1.5 inches in any dimension. We'll take a stack of 'em. __$50__ | [Matrix Audio Qube](http://www.matrixaudio.com/)
13sony
Sony "Goliath" 84-inch 4K TV ---------------------------- If the hype is to be believed, so-called 4K TVs (meaning the resolution packs 4,000 horizontal pixels—more than twice that of a 1080p set) will make the shows on current HDTVs seem like they were shot in Super 8. This 84-incher has the highest resolution ever on a Sony TV. Now just try to find some 4K-ready content. __$25,000__ | [Sony "Goliath" 84-inch 4K TV](http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&identifier=S_4KTV)
Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED14moogerfooger-mf-108m-cluster-flux
Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux --------------------------------- I started with one Moogerfooger. Then a second. Now I'm jonesing for a third. The Cluster Flux—that's right, I said Cluster Flux—is an analog musician's effects pedal. Unlike digital units, which can sound bloodless, the Flux produces a warm, lush tone. And your chorus will never be out of sync with the music again. __$599__ | [Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux](http://www.moogmusic.com/products/moogerfoogers/mf-108m-cluster-flux)
