With Christmas 2000 just around the corner, I thought I'd create a wish list of things I’m looking to get for myself. I’ve already got a new laptop, digital camera, and a DV Camera, so that’s off the list. Instead, these are some of the better things available now that I don’t already have. Some of the items though are just "upgrades" of my existing gear. Nevertheless, these are the things that motivate me when I’m working into the wee hours of the night...

Top 10 Wish List for theVooner:

1. Aibo (2^nd Generation)
   http://www.aibo.com

The new Aibo is top of theVooner’s wishlist. What more could you want than an interactive dog that doesn’t make a mess all over the house, pauses at will, and is programmable!

2. Compaq iPaq H3650
   http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/

The color handheld by Compaq is the best looking handheld since the Palm V. With all of its features, and despite all its limitations, this is one cool gear that’s at the top of my list. Alternatively, the Color Sony PEG-S500C is also a strong candidate as my next PDA (especially with its new blue/red cover available for this Christmas).


3. Sharp LC-28 LCD Monitor
   http://www.sharp.co.uk/products/index.htm

With so many different Plasma TV’s out there, this one by Sharp is the perfect size for the compact apartments of Asia. Also would consider the very sleek Nakamichi PDP-42.

4. Apple Power Mac G4 Cube
   http://www.apple.com

The G4 Cube is the perfect replacement for theVooner’s now outdated iMac. While the new iMac’s are great machines at a great price, the G4 Cube with a 15" Apple Flat-Panel Display would just look so good! Also would add on the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks.

5. Sony Network Walkman NW-MS9
   http://www.jp.sonystyle.com/Style-b/Meets_wm/02/index.html

The new Network Walkman is the perfect replacement for theVooner’s Music Clip.

6. Digital Photo Frame
   http://www.digi-frame.com

Because I own a Nikon 880 that uses Compact Flash, this would be my choice instead of Sony’s PHD-A55 Digital Photo Frame that only uses the Memory Stick.

7. Pioneer DVR 1000 Recordable DVD
   http://www.pioneer.co.jp

It’s standard may not hold up, it’s still expensive, but hey, its recordable DVD today. If it helps get rid of the hundreds of videotapes I have AND record in digital, it may be worth it.

8. Bandai Wonder Swan Color
   http://www.swan.channel.or.jp/swan/hardware/index.html

While waiting for the new Color Gameboy next year, the new Wonder Swan may just be the bridge that holds me over. It’s small, plays great games (Final Fantasy, and a new golf game), and is now in color.

9. Herman Miller Aeron Chair
   http://www.hermanmiller.com

Just so I can be comfortable at home when I’m browsing the web or typing all these reviews. Besides, is there any chair out there that looks nicer?

10. Alfred Dunhill Carbon Fibre Pen
    http://www.airlineintl.com/html/alfred_dunhill_2000.html

Costing more than twice what most Montblanc pens go for, this is the best looking and most intimidating writing instrument out there. Though if I got it, I’d probably lose it in a day so it’s not really a choice.