We’re actually not familiar with the technology, – we didn’t know that “tactical illumination products” even existed. Still, keeping yourself protected is important, and and alternative to carrying around mace or a horn seems welcome. The Lightening-Strike Personal Protection System is a tactical illumination product that has been specifically designed for women. The device is small and light and it has a glow in the dark light, a personal alarm. “Front tri-strike crown that can be used for maximum impact on pressure points while using self defense techniques” We’re not sure that we understand that part, but hey, it comes with a leather holster and a lanyard strap! The Lightening-Strike Personal Protection System retails for $79.

The new iMac is really tough to compete with, but according to Stuff Magazine, Meivo’s E4300 touts enough features to give it a try. The Meivo is a slick 22″ all in one media center PC and TV. A Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of ram, 250GB hard drive, bluetooth and 1.3megapixel camera come standard. Unfortunately 250GB isn’t much nowadays, though it does have an eSata port for expanding it. And while not as good looking as the iMac, the Meivo is very nice looking and it looks like it would fit right in with your living room easily. Pricing begins at £899.00. (Source: Stuff Mag, November ‘07)

While we’re pretty fond of Skype, but for instant messaging we prefer old school AIM. AIM is now offering a competitive Skype-like service named Call Out. Call Out lets you dial from your PC to a regular phone. The service is pay as you go, with extremely international competitive rates. 2 cents to Australia, Canada and China are just some of the great prices. And for all of you AOL haters out there, cut them some slack already!

Line 6’s Pocket POD (we wonder what inspired the name) is a small device packed with 300 custom preset sounds from artists like Maroon 5, P.O.D., 311, and Hoobastank. The device can be used as a practice amp and you can listen directly to it via headphones. Software is also bundled with it so that you can create custom sound effects on your PC. The Pocket POD retails for $180. This isn’t a device for just anyone, but rather someone musically inclined, in which case that kind of person will probaly have a lot of fun with the Pocket POD. (Source: Maximum OC Magazine, November ‘07)

Pat Says Now has a large collection of unique computer ice, ranging from silly to classy. On the high-end of their spectrum, they have the Crystal Skull mouse for $145 which has skull-and-crossbones pirate symbol made out of Swarovski crystals. They also have a similarly designed Swarovski Glamrock mouse for $95. But those two high profile mice aren’t the ones that we’re specially fond of. They also have a whole selection of adorable mice including a chili, a velvet covered heart, a fish, a brain, a ghost, a ladybug, a cat, a dog, a cow, and even a woman’s body, as well as several other mice interesting and pretty patterns. And last but not least, is the world’s most expensive mouse for $23,250 – the Diamond Flower. Available in 18 carat white or yellow gold with 59 diamonds set in the shape of a flower. Can you believe it? It costs 23 grand and it’s not even ergonomic.