Webcams are webcams, but Sheep-Cams are a whole new thing. Okay, maybe not whole new, but they’re not too shabby. This USB based web camera is shaped like a sheep plushy, but has a small camera lens where it’s belly button ought to be.

As far as video quality goes, there is much to be desired. But hey, I’m not complaining, I could have a sheep-cam! Practical uses are limited, but could include:

• A simple web cam
• A not so simple sheep plushy
• Put the two together and you can probably think of a 100 unethical uses…

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Let’s face it: the internal “speaker” on the iPhone isn’t much of a speaker at all, more like a distant vibration that emulates sound… Griffin however produced a “sort-of dock” for the iPhone classic and 3G that amplifies the sound coming from the iPod. The best part: it requires no batteries to run. Much like the technology you see in high end Bose systems, the AirCurve uses wave guide technology to amplify the sound from the internal speaker of the iPhone by 10 decibels. This acoustic amplifier doesn’t warp the sound in any way, just amplifies it. It’s also a very stylish and clear, which adds to the wow factor you get when opnening the packaging. The dock doesn’t function as a dock itself, but has a pass-through for your sync cable so you can listen while you sync or charge.

I personally have been playing with mine for a few weeks now, and it does definitely amplify the tones coming out of the iPhone. It doesn’t exactly make it sound a whole lot better, but it at least does a tiny bit, and the best part of it is the fact that it doesn’t require any external power, and definitely doesn’t draw anything from the iPhone. It’s quite useful for when I’m showing something to people, just slap this baby in my laptop bag and when I have an audience, whip it out. It does make a difference, and for its convenience it was definitely worth the $17.99 I paid for it.

St. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and as a result many guys and gals are struggeling to get their better half a V-Day gift. Well, Gadget Hoard is here to help the geek lovers out there get something that will surely knock their socks off (or maybe a more interesting piece of the wardrobe? ) So sit tight and listen up for Geek’s V-Day 101:

Gadget4All is always finding new and exciting things to sell. So of course they’ve come up with a few love-themed items for their catalog and up first is the USB Plasma Heart. One of the few USB devices in this compilation, the USB Plasma heart will set itself apart from any other gadget on his/her desk. Much like the USB plasma ball, the USB Plasma heart uses the low power current from USB and converts it to very high voltage which creates the lightning like bolts within the heart shaped plastic dome. Don’t have an available powered USB port or would like to use it without a computer? Not a problem! Just pick up an Eforcity USB Travel Adapter ($0.49) and plug it in anywhere! You can get the USB Plasma Heart at Gadget4All for $17.

More ideas after the jump!

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Digital picture frames are actually very practical, one frame to display unlimited pictures, instead of just one. Plus, most can play video, support expandable memory, and have RF remote controls. Until recently, you’d be setting up your 7 inch digital frame on a mantel or table, but now you can mount a 32 inch high resolution LCD on your wall dedicated to displaying your home pictures and videos at 1366×768.The frame can also playback video with sound, including MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMA and AVI files, at their native resolutions with sound on it’s built in speakers..

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People have spent years talking about portable projectors for their video games and cell phones. And until now, there has never actually been anything to back up the “prototypes” or ideas. Optoma has finally changed that by introducing their portable handheld projector called ‘Pico’ made for a wide range of mobile devices from iPhone, to many other smart phones and PDAs. They have a world wide release date set in 2009. Yeah, that’s right, a release date!

The device is based on DLP technology ensuring high picture quality and contrast, and uses LED lighting, guaranteeing a bright, colorful image. Plus, it’s tiny: small enough to fit in your pants pocket. The product will be first shown at Texas Instrument’s InfoComm 2008, close to it’s limited release in Europe, before it’s worldwide 2009 release.

Gadgets used to get a laugh out of someone are probably some of the best ones out there. This one has moved to my list of personal favorites: the Retro Mobile Handset. This little gadget hooks up to your mobile phone’s headset jack via it’s retro coil wire and functions as a not so hands free headset. Can you imagine walking down a busy street sidewalk and seeing someone leaning against a telephone pole talking into one of these little guys? Hilarious right? Well, I know I’ve ordered mine for $19.99. Action shots comming soon!

For some reason people think oversized stuff is funny. Such as massive basic calculators or T.V. remotes, or giant brick-like cell phones and other stuff of the like. Well if you’re one of those people, then you’re in for a treat. The 500XL Desktop Speakers will surely get you some looks and laughs as people walk by or visit your dorm room. They’re called 500XL because they are 500 times the size of iPod earbuds.

They’re nearly exact replicas of the original ear buds that come with any iPod to date. They feature a built in amplifier and can run off of three different sources: batteries, USB, or standard outlet power supply (sold separately). Use them with your MP3 player or laptop, or even your iPod on the go! Comes tightly packed in a peggable clamshell case.

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Like everyone else in the world, I’ve moved on to emulators with all my favorite previously purchased ROMs at hand. Heck, if I could bring my NES with me where ever I go, I certainly would! But let’s get real here, that isn;t going to happen.

Finally, however, there is a hand held NES system for everyone to enjoy floating about the population. With the FC NES at my side, maybe I can finally leave my parents basement knowing my Duck Hunt is safely tucked away in my backpack !

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