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It’s Thanksgiving and I’ve just returned from a family dinner, full of turkey and joy. I’m thankful for lots of things today – healthy, family, and friends.

Browsing, however, through some techie website, I can’t help but feel as though I’d love to get my hands on some things just to see what all the hub-bub is about!

Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro

Most people who know me know that I value my privacy and my laptop. The Yoggie Gatekeeper card is a security solution for laptop computers that fits right into the expresscard slot, working away quietly while you do your thing. I’ve commonly stated that linking to an unsecured, public Wi-Fi hotspot is something akin to diving into a pile of used needles so of course this product piqued my interest right away.

Price: 99.00 USD
Website: http://www.yoggie.com/

Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger

I saw it first on Lifehacker and have often thought that it’d be such a great idea to have one of these in case I end up in a situation where there are more laptops that need power than there are plugs. I’d be a hero! And I could charge my ever-dying cellphone anyway.

Price: 24.99 USD
Website: http://www.belkin.com

Amazon Kindle

This sets the geek-meter into the red zone but I can’t help but think that this would save me the trouble of printing so many scholarly articles for perusal! Besides reading scholarly articles, I could purchase fewer books and just read them on the Kindle…or I could use it for English texts…oh my aching back would be so delighted…

Price: 279.00 USD
Website: http://www.amazon.com/

Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Messenger

Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m always on the hunt for the next great laptop bag. I’ve already tried InCase and Oakley for their bags but I think I’m ready to try out Timbuk2. The fact that this bag is messenger style only makes me want it all the more!

Price: 100.00 USD
Website: http://www.timbuk2.com

I’ll do a quick post on what I keep in my laptop bag sometime soon (after I’ve gotten it all together). I’m such a geek but if anyone reading things has a blog, post about what you keep in your laptop bag! You’re guaranteed at least one view from me.