Barir's World

Oregon Scientific ATC2K | $130

This updated version of a hands-free helmet-cam we tested in February ’06 records digital video onto SD cards, at up to 640 x 480 resolution. www2.oregonscientific.com

Hitachi 12V Cordless Impact Driver | $155

Lithium-ion technology hasn’t won over all cordless-tool fans—in part because the tools lose capacity as years pass. This powerful Hitachi impact driver is a great example of ready-to-go, nickel-cadmium reliability. hitachipowertools.com

Kensington Auto Power Inverter | $40

Everyone needs this 12-volt inverter, which can charge a laptop and a mobile device (via USB) simultaneously, and it automatically shuts off before your car battery is drained. kensington.com

Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO | $12,800

Statistics lie, and so do personal watercraft specs. Yes, this three-seat cruiser has an engine that’s 300cc larger and 45 pounds lighter than its nearest competitor and a hull that weighs 25 percent less than the one on the previous-generation FX Cruiser. But it’s the ride that matters. The verdict: We expected long-ride comfort and stable turning in a touring PWC, but going from 0 to 30 mph in less than 2 seconds was a surprise—the good kind. yamaha-motor.com

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Camcorder | $1000

Here's the shocker: You can buy an exceptional camcorder that records hi-def 1080p footage onto SD cards for $1000. Wow. panasonic.com

Linksys Travel Router | ($90)

Travel routers are under-used gadgets that turn a standard Internet connection into a Wi-Fi hot spot. And this model is one of the smartest we’ve used, since it doubles as its own power adapter. linksys.com