7. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean watch

Heavily featured throughout the latter installments of the James Bond series, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean watch offers a self-winding chronometer, co-axial escapement movement, water resistance to 2000 feet and a rhodium-plated finish. It might have even stood up to what Salt herself might have put it through. Oh, and special note–one of these is actually up for auction on eBay right this second. You’ve got roughly twenty days left, so go have a look if you want one.

6. The Sony 007 Spy Pack

This current collector’s edition brought together just about anything anyone interested in surveillance or information gathering (just like Salt managed to do nicely with the subway tunnels around the church), mostly because it managed to load an unsettlingly large amount of hardware in one convenient briefcase package. The full loadout included a VAIO TX series laptop with privacy filter, a Cyber-shot DSC-T50B digital camera, and an attache case to keep it all in.

5. The exploding rat

Considering how Salt got out of her first scrape with the CIA in the first place, she probably would have been right at home with the exploding rat. You saw a version of this in the movie Wanted, but originally, in the waning days of World War II, the Special Operations Executive branch of the British military developed a way to secret explosives inside rodents and send them into German military facilities to wreak havoc. And that’s the kind of thing no one pays attention to…until it’s too late.

4. Compass button

When Salt emerges from the Potomac River toward the end, I just about bet she’d want to know a quick and easy way to get back to civilization, warmth and dry clothes. Also developed during the 1940s for the British military, the compass button looked like your typical jacket button, but were magnetized in such a way that, when used together, they functioned like a compass.

3. Mobile phone stun gun

This item is actually really interesting, and definitely would’ve been one for Salt to have on hand. It’s not an actual mobile phone–sadly, there’s no app yet for temporarily electrocuting an attacker–but it’s a million volt stun gun that’s shaped just like a mobile phone. Being as these are illegal in some states, you’ll have to do your own research as to whether or not you’re one of them, but for those of you who are allowed by law to have them, it’s one that you hope you never need, but just might. Especially if you find yourself in as many desperate situations as Evelyn Salt, and if you’ve got $39.95 on hand, it may be worth your time.

2. The pepper spray ring

A quick dose of irony here–Evelyn Salt spent a lot of her childhood kissing a man’s ring. So it’s not exactly a big surprise that she’d want to have a ring of her own on hand. And it’s even better if that ring fires a cloud of noxious, choking pepper spray. The pepper spray used in this ring is, roughly, four hundred times stronger than that of a jalapeno pepper (2000000 SHU against the jalapeno’s 5000 SHU, where SHU is the standard for heat perception rating), so a quick jolt of this will leave most anyone a choking, gasping wreck. And you can get one of these for $27.95.

1. The high voltage briefcase

Now, clearly, Evelyn Salt didn’t have a lot of documents to keep safe with her whilst running from the CIA in a bid to winkle out hidden Russian traitors, but if she did, she definitely would have wanted to have one of these on hand. It not only comes in regular or imitation PVC leather, it also emits a 30000 volt pulse, which can both be activated on the unit itself or set to go off via remote, thus ensuring that anyone who lays hands on your precious documents that isn’t you gets a good solid jolt–unless they thought ahead sufficiently far to get rubber gloves before handling it. And you can have one of these for about $400 here.

Of course, we’ve all seen loads of other fantastic devices that Evelyn Salt would have no doubt loved to have on hand when she was tackling simultaneously the forces of the CIA and the entire Russian espionage corps, but these are seven of them that would do the job nicely, and the best part is, they actually exist in one form or another.

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That’s not a typo, by the way; GAEMS is actually an acronym for Gaming And Entertainment Mobile Systems, and it recently bowed at E3. GAEMS not only serves as a carrier for your Xbox 360, but actually turns it into a mobile gaming platform by including in its front panel a 15-inch 720p LCD television, along with an array of built-in speakers, on which to play it.

GAEMS suitcases are also in the works for the new, slimmer Xbox 360 as well as the Playstation Slim. Downside? The GAEMS isn’t sufficiently large to accommodate any controller, so they’re looking to market a second “controller bag” to go with it. Why you wouldn’t just put one in with your clothes is beyond me, but whatever works, I suppose. Look for these to hit stores by the end of the year with a price tag of $250.

The folks out at Schulz Plumbing (and who ever thought you’d be interested in buying an iPad accessory from anywhere named “Schulz Plumbing”?) designed the Hard Case for iPad to look like an everyday construction clipboard, something of a specialist tool I admit, but very nondescript all the same. In fact, from the outside, it resembles nothing so much as a big gray box.

Inside this case, though, is a layer of high-density polyurethane foam to serve as both placeholder and shock-absorber, along with a tray for small tools like pens, a stylus, and similar whatnot. The outside is made from aluminum finished with a weather-resistant lacquer, and you can get one of these from Schulz for $49.95, their “early adopter” price.

So if you want to keep your iPad safe and securely hidden, consider the Hard Case.

This is TwelveSouth’s fourth MacBook product. Their earlier efforts are the BassJump, an add-on USB subwoofer; the BookArc stand – a stand that stands your MacBook up straight so you can more easily use it like a desktop (plug in monitor, keyboard); and the BackPack – a small plastic shelf that attaches to the back of your iMac or Apple Cinema Display for… storage.

I dare say that their BookBook is the most practical. The whole case is a hard shell, to provide some protection and the spine of the ‘book’ is reinforced to give even more protection against drop shocks. Each BookBook is actually being built by hand, so each BookBook sold will be unique. The each corner of the BookBook has an elastic band so you can even use your MacBook while it’s covered by the BookBook.

The other selling point that TwelveSouth is pushing, aside from the hard protective shell of the case, is the fact that it will be completely disguised and that any would be coffee shop or dorm room thief would think it’s some old dusty tome. Of course, just hope they don’t pick it up and notice the weight distribution is off. At any rate, they’re selling 13- and 15-inch models that are designed for the MacBook and MacBook Pro, and the extra-thin 13-inch MacBook Air will fit with some extra space. They’re selling them for $80.

OK, I admit it. I’m a sucker for anything that combines technology and a way to keep my beer cold when I am out and about. I have reviewed similar cooler/radios in the past and it would seem that they all fall just short of providing a product that combines portability, durability, and gadgetry in the right amounts. When I saw the Cooladio from Picnic Plus I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical. The Cooladio is a combination radio, backpack cooler, and solar power charger in one and it just might be the perfect traveling companion.

The Cooladio solar cooler from Picnic Plus is a thermal foil-insulated cooler and a solar-power docking station in one handy little unit. The name, I can only assume, is some lame attempt at combining the words radio and cooler. Let’s try to ignore that for now, shall we? According to the makers of the Cooladio, you can plug in anything that needs charging or power – such as your cell phone or MP3 player – and keep your food and drinks cold at the same time. The Cooladio also sports a set of integrated speakers and a headphone jack.

Corny name aside, the Cooladio seems to be a great multi-function cooler that would make a welcome addition to any campsite or tailgating party. Not only can you listen to your tunes on its integrated speakers but you can also do the environmentally conscious thing and make use of its alternative energy solar panels to keep all of your gadgets juiced up. Oh yeah, and did I mention that it’ll keep your beers cold? You canyou’re your hands on your own Cooladio at www.sportsauthority.com for $84.99.

It’s not always easy to find a power outlet when you need one especially when you’re hanging out with nature. And since most of us simply can’t live without our Blackberries and iPods when we commune with the local flora and fauna we need something that will make sure we have enough juice when it matters most. The Maplin Solar-Powered Travel Bag is just the thing for keeping your electronics charged when you’re on the go and it doesn’t look like something you’d be ashamed to carry either.

The Maplin Solar-Powered Travel Bag has an integrated solar panel with plenty of protection to make sure you don’t fry your gadgets. It sports overcharge, discharge and short circuit protection so I’m pretty sure all your bases are covered. The travel bag will charge your typical cell phone in less than five hours. It will also pull charging duty for things like MP3 players and portable gaming consoles.

The Maplin Solar-Powered Travel Bag comes with a USB adaptor as well as three mobile phone adaptors (for Nokia phones, Samsung and Sony-Ericsson models). The 1.35W 245mA premium quality crystalline solar cells seem like they would do the job quite nicely and with a price of only 14.99GBP (about $25) you really can’t go wrong. You can get more information on the Maplin Solar-Powered Travel Bag at www.maplin.com.

If you are anything like me, and I know you are, you spend too much time fending off photogs hoping to get a glimpse of your famous face. OK, so maybe that’s just wishful thinking, but a guy can dream, right? The bottom-line, it seems like most celebs want to be famous and private at the same time, but those pesky paparazzi have ideas of their own. Talk about your conflicts of interest. What’s a star to do if they simply don’t want their 2am face flashed across the front page? Designer Adam Harvey has created a handbag that just might prove to be Kodak kryptonite.

I’m not really sure who this Harvey guy is, but he sure seems to be getting a lot of press lately. The tech blogs are abuzz about his anti-paparazzi bag and all of this exposure might have him in need of his own invention in no time. The technology is pretty simple. A light-sensing photovoltaic cell sewn into the bag is set to trigger at any sudden bright light. Basically, if it sees a flash it flashes back. The result is an obscuring burst of super-luminosity sure to blind even the most ardent star stalkers. I don’t know how it will perform during the day, but it is said to have settings that make it ideal for reaction to the slower shutter speeds used at night.

I know that the idea of making a celebrity’s life easier is pretty low on most of our priority lists. After all, it goes with the territory, right? But there is also a line between press coverage and down right invasion of privacy. Adam Harvey might soon become the celebrity poster child for the rights of the super-famous with his anti-paparazzi bag. Then again, it might just be a flash in the pan. There are rumors that the anti-flash technology might find its way into ties and smaller wearables in the near future. No price has been set (that we know of) but it’s my guess that if you are in a position to need it, you can afford it.

Although not a gadget in its true meaning, the cold beer flavor from Timbuk2′s Dolores Chiller (named after San Francisco’s Dolores Park) definitely managed to get our attention. Shaped like a messenger bag and perfect for the summer months to come, the Dolores Chiller is a fully insulated cooler that can cleverly disguise up to 24 precious cans of your favorite beer — depending on the amount of ice you use.

Half cooler, half stylish, the new Dolores Chiller is made from an extremely durable ballistic nylon exterior with a zip-top closure, and features a waterproof TPU lining that keeps the cold and the condensation inside. It comes complete with a built-in red metal bottle opener and a quick-adjust shoulder for a snug cooler fit.

A perfect party accompaniment for any summer activity, the new Dolores Chiller is going to be produced in a very limited quantity (better hurry) and should cost $110 — a well deserved sum if you consider that you’ll be able to taste some cold beer when you need it the most. No?

Ok I may be geeky and I may be somewhat of a tomboy at heart but every now and again I feel that little girl peek her head through and say, “Yeah! I like features but is it pretty?” Most of the time I like to shove her out of sight but this time she’s out to play and she is playing with the latest HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook.

You may remember the MP3 Player design well … The HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook is anything but boring and if we could compare it to people, then this is the ramp model of the notebooks! In fact, it was debuted at New York Fashion Week on the ramp!!!

When HP approached Vivienne Tam to design a notebook she says she had to consider the modern women; one who was feminine and fashionable but still cared about technology.

The HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook will be launched in October but what could be seen from the ramp was a gorgeous purse-like design (approx. 8 – 10 inches) and a complementary designer embroidered storage sleeve.

Although not much else is known, sources say that it resembles the HP 2133 Mini-Note, has a 10-inch screen and the keyboard also appears the same as the Mini-Notes, as do the position of the trackpad and mouse keys.

So the “little girl” inside is happy and now I can’t wait for the specs to be announced! At least a part of me is adamant to own this stunning fashionable piece of technology.

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Whilst the range of notebook and laptop cases out there is particularly extensive these Sweetcover cases are somewhat more distinctive and practical than most in coming complete with built-in, retractable handles allowing you to transport your portable around with ease.

Available in a range of styles, from the Enjoy ‘Fashion’ Collection to the Croco Collection featuring fake crocodile skin finishing (complete with the obligatory pink number) to the Luxury Range crafted from real leather, these Sweetcover notebook/laptop cases come in a range of formats from 11” to 15” and, at the time of writing, are listed as becoming available in around a week with the 17” case retailing for just shy of €70 (approximately $110/£55)

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Ever so often along pops an idea that’s so insanely simple yet so positively brilliant that we kick ourselves under the desk for not having thought of it ourselves, especially when we suspect it’ll prove to be a runaway success, and this cool Binary Code Tote Bag, that sports a less than friendly message and is aimed at geeks with serious attitude issues, is just such an item.

Made by RedPaperRecord this canvas Binary Code Tote Bag, which comes in black though can be made available in other colours on a request basis, measures in at around 15″ x 16″ with 23” straps and, for those of you who are not fluent in Binary, sports the message ‘F*ck You’.

A sure-fire hit with the IT crowd, and a great gift for someone you really cannot stand and who has no idea what binary is, as well as geeks who are perpetually having a bad day, the Binary Code Tote Bag retails for a mere $14.

For those of you into retro gaming looking for a bag to proudly convey your retro gamer status few could argue that this Nintendo Backpack, which is officially licensed by Nintendo themselves, and features prominent NES controller sytling is about as good as it gets.

Apart from its distinctive styling, the NES Controller Backpack offers a large main padded compartment supplemented by three external zipper pockets and comes complete with heavy duty padded straps and retails for around £40.

We have to be honest here and say that this is one of those elegantly simple yet brilliant ideas that gets you thinking as to a) why it’s taken so long to materialise and b) why on earth I didn’t think about it (damn) as this ‘intelligent’, robot luggage, known affectionately as ‘Tony’, will undoubtedly breed like wildfire in airports across the globe on its eventual release.

Featuring in the Russian Robotronic online catalogue, which claims that Tony the Bot Suitcase will become available sometime in 2009, the devise works by following a signal emanating from a smart card you can carry in your pocket with Tony’s onboard electronic brain processing a series of stimuli gained from an internal gyroscope, light detection units and infrared emitters to avoid any obstacles as it trundles obediently around after you.

Cleverly the device will also be able to detect stairs (though it will not climb them) and it will even sound an alarm if someone attempts to spirit it away.

Tony mistakenly takes the flashing of an ID tag as a signal to move in

(the future of luggage social faux par)

It’s a marvellously ingenious idea, we think you’ll agree, right up until the point where you find yourself in the middle of a luggage bot stampede when departure gates are called or you find a number of the blighters trying to force their way into queues at the check-in desk.

Who knows, in future they could even have their own personalities to the point where Tony will simply refuse to budge unless you apologise for making him wait in departures whilst knocking back a crafty pre-flight tipple or for ruining his chances with Sally the Pink Robot Suitcase (on the basis that he thought he was in there). The mind boggles.

According to Robotronic Tony the Robot Suitcase is expected to retail for around $2000 should he ever truly see it off the drawing board.

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The moment we came across this stylish iPod case we knew we had to feature it here on TFTS as we don’t doubt that it’ll prove extremely popular with those looking for a hard wearing, protective case for their iPod that not only looks the business but is unashamedly eco-positive (have we coined a new term here?) in being made from recycled inner tubes from trucks and tractor tires.

Bound to appeal to those keen to display their green credentials as well as those looking for a practical iPod case that not only looks cool but is somewhat more substantial in nature than most, this inner tube iPod case is one of many hand made bags and cases on offer from the Passchal web store, the purchasing of which will see a new lease of life for items that would doubtless be destined for landfill or incineration at the expense of the environment.

And, if anyone is thinking that this is yet another company merely climbing onboard the green bandwagon, think again – in having to approach the company to gain the imagery shown in this post I can assure you that the pride and passion for their work is not only extremely evident, its positively infectious.

The Passchal Recycled Inner Tube iPod Case is due for release in around two months, for a price as yet undisclosed, as it’s still currently under revision, however, we’re sure that pre-release enquires would be more than welcomed not only by a company whose hearts are most definitely in the right place, but by a particular planet we just happen to call home.

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Are these the coolest backpacks ever? We think so. It was barely a week ago we featured another of Boblbe’s products, namely the Weatherproof iPod Solar Docking Case, and now, new from Boblbe we have these rather cool, officially licensed strictly limited edition Star Wars themed hard shell backpacks which are available in with Darth Vader or Storm Trooper variants.

Designed from the outset to mimic the uniforms of Darth Vader and your regular Storm Trooper these Boblbe-E Megalopolis Star Wars hard shell backpacks not only look the business but the are completely weatherproof and, being manufactured from hard wearing ABS resin they offer extreme protection for your gadgets from knocks and scrapes.

Each of these Star Wars themed bags are strictly limited to 4000 units in each style, with each bag up to the 2000th unit being serial marked by laser (in homage to the Lightsaber). Each bag, which measures in at 56cm x 30cm x 15cm, also displays the stamp of the Beida as well as an embedded aluminum, laser etched Star Wars 30th Anniversary plaque.

Surely a must for every discerning Star Wars fan, these undeniably cool Boblbe Megalopolis Star Wars themed hard shell backpacks come in their own rather fetching presentation boxes and retail for ¥35,000 each (approximately $302 / £150 / €221 exclusive of shipping).

Mobile phone powered down just as you’re about to tell the world that you’ve been invited to Mars by something with four eyes, seven arms and a BFG aimed squarely at your head? No problem, just ask Mr Martian to take it easy for a few minutes, plug your mobile into the solar bag’s power supply courtesy of an extensive range of adapters and bingo – at least now you can bid farewell to the world before you go.

Gadgets are great up until they run out of juice and power down, invariably at the most inopportune moments at which they can become a great source of frustration. But if you live in reasonably sunny climes this solar powered bag could be continuously pooling free electricity as you go about your daily tasks so you’ve always got a reliable source of power to fall back on wherever you may be.

The hard wearing, weatherproof solar panels mounted on the nylon bag – apart from offering a great degree of protection for your precious gadget collection – can generate four watts of power with all the converted electricity being stored in a battery unit conveniently contained within for future use.

The Solar Powered Bag retails at $240 and further details can be obtained here.

It’s the weekend, at last, and in order to celebrate let’s start off with a post especially for the ladies amongst our esteemed readership concerning these rather neat, aquatically themed bags from a company by the name of Reef and Reed.

Available in a host of designs ranging from the Great White Shark to the Tomato Clownfish, of Finding Nemo fame, these novel shoulder bags are manufactured from hard wearing Polyester and are priced at a very reasonable $35.95 each.

And, by way of a feel good factor, not only will you stand out in a crowd with one of these hung from your shoulder but you’ll also revel in the knowledge that 10% of Reef and Reed’s profits are donated to environmental causes that promote the welfare of aquatic life.

Want one? You can link to the product page via this link.

If you’re in the market for a new designer bag that is assured to turn heads and serve as the ultimate in conversation pieces then look no further as your search is over. What you need is a Skinbag.

Crafted from artificially aged synthetic human skin these undeniably unique bags, conceived and designed by Olivier Goulet, literally serve to become an extension of your own body and are available in four distinct skin tones. And if you wish to personalise your skin bag, they can even be tattooed with your name, a slogan or a logo according to taste.

You can peruse Skinbag’s full range, which is not just limited to bags but also includes belts and a rather fetching skin jacket, by heading over to the official website via this link.