The next time a document requires your John Hancock, uncap the Kaweco Sport Ice Fountain Pen (available at JetPens for $15) and sign away with authority and a little flash.  Kaweco (established in Heidelberg, Germany) may not be as household of a name as Montblanc, but it’s worth noting that they’ve been producing fine writing instruments since 1883.  And there’s just something about the small hint of urbanity that comes with using a fountain pen that we appreciate, further accented by the brightness of delivery that Kaweco manages with complete mastery.

Jedi or Sith.  Light or dark.  Regardless of which side of the Force speaks to you, the MIMOBOT Star Wars USB Flash Drive (available at Mimoco starting from $25) is the perfect data storage device for the most ardent of Star Wars fans.  With a memory capacity ranging from 1GB to 8GBs, the MIMOBOT Star Wars Flash Drive is both PC/Mac compatible and for the true fanboys, it also comes preloaded with software that plays samples of the characters’ movie sayings whenever inserting or removing the USB drive.

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Last time we checked, the calendar said the year was 2009, but inexplicably, some of us still tolerate webcam performance where picture and audio quality suggests we’re in a different millennium altogether.  The Blue Microphones Eyeball (available at Blue Microphones for $100) is an innovative and incomparably designed webcam with Super HD-quality video and audio capabilities that combine cutting-edge proprietary audio technology with a design aesthetic in a class by itself (the condenser capsule is a throwback design element we simply love).  The Eyeball is compatible with both PC and Mac and doesn’t require any drivers to install.  Instead, just connect it to your computer’s USB port and either use the integrated stand for flat surfaces or the custom-designed monitor adapter for placement on top of any desktop or laptop monitor.  There’s a retractable camera lens in the event you require more privacy and the Eyeball will even turn itself off when not in use.

It seems more and more these days, being environmentally conscious doesn’t require any sacrifices in the design department and the Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop Computer (available at Dell starting at $499) is no exception.  The Studio Hybrid is Dell’s most environmentally friendly computer, featuring an ultra compact design 80% smaller than standard desktops.  The Studio Hybrid meets Energy Star 4.0 standards while using 70% less power than most desktops as well as having packaging made from 95% recyclable materials.  And with its Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processors and features including an optional digital/analog TV tuner, slot-load DVD, HDMI, and optional Blu-ray, the Studio Hybrid’s performance and efficiency demonstrate this desktop has a lot more to offer than just a sleek exterior.  That said, you can choose from an array of interchangeable colors or premium sleeves (editor’s choice: bamboo) and customize this smart little desktop to be your very own.

The Elecom M-SN1UL Scope Node Laser Sensor Mouse (available at AudioCubes for $90) distinguishes itself from other mice by moving the position of the optical sensor from the middle of the mouse to just in between where your thumb and index finger are when placed on the mouse.  With a 1600dpi resolution, the optical sensor is more precise and the overall effect is similar to holding a pen, with the mouse’s optical sensor aligned with where the tip of the pen would be in hand.  The mouse comes in three colors (editor’s choice: black) and is only available from select Japanese online retailers.

Moixa USBCELL AA Batteries (available at USBCELL for $18) are an environmentally friendly alternative to regular alkaline batteries, billions of which are thrown away into landfills each year.  The NiMH AA batteries can be reused hundreds of times after a simple charge by plugging them into any available USB port without the use of cables or adaptors.  We’ll be keeping a close eye on the USBCELL line as future products will include AAA, 9V and cell phone batteries as well.

Suck UK’s Wood Clock (available at Suck UK for $160) turns an unassuming block of wood into a fully functional digital alarm clock.  A red LED display shines through the clock’s thin maple wood veneer so that the time illuminates on the wooden block’s face. Designed by Kouji Iwasaki, the design of the clock is minimal, simple and elegant.

Verizon Wireless’ newly released MiFi 2200 (available at Verizon Wireless for $99 with a two year contract) is a 3G/WiFi router that turns any unsuspecting pocket or table surface into a high-speed internet hotspot, sans wires or USB ports.  Connect up to five WiFi enabled devices to the MiFi 2200 at a time and get broadband internet virtually anywhere.

While better known for their wooden keyboard, Hacoa’s product line also includes the Monaca Wood USB (available at Gizmine for $90), a 1GB USB drive that blends the technological and the tactile in one stylish computer accessory.  The USB drive comes in three shades of natural wood grain (editor’s choice: dark brown) and also has small lanyard holes for your keychain.