Dinglab’s “free-form” design is eye-catching, and the soft, knit Sock is pleasing to the touch as well. We didn’t mind that the Sock takes a little longer to put on our ’Book than a more standard zipped or Velcro-closed laptop sleeve does. Dinglab says you can use the Sock as a scarf or a hat, giving us visions of bundling up with it when the office AC gets a little too chilly.

This being an old-school game, you only have three lives and three continues with which to complete the 80-odd levels provided. What’s more, unlike modern games that hold your hand through difficult segments, the learning curve here is steep. Get past the first 10 or 15 levels and you’ll find yourself in a world of pain. But if you take the time to familiarize yourself with Qwak's nuances, we can guarantee that you'll be hopelessly addicted to it.

The single-DIN CDX-GT730UI is surprisingly versatile--Sony has all of your digital bases covered. If you’re still purchasing CDs from the corner music store, the built-in CD player covers your old-school needs. The auxiliary input is great for iPod shuffles and other MP3 players. But the real power is the USB connection at the front of the device.

Advanced users will appreciate the various ways you can interact with Remember The Milk. You can submit tasks by email, share tasks with other RTM users, create SMS and email reminders, and display your RTM tasks in iCal or another calendar program. Paid Pro accounts also give you access to an RTM app for iPhones, as well as an optimized iPhone web interface.

RipIt’s simple interface and reliable output are perfect for serious movie collectors looking to consolidate or back up their collection, or anyone who wants to watch DVDs in all their glory on the go, without the inconveniences of schlepping around actual discs.

Ink2image’s Trio Bulk Ink System offers innovative replacement cartridges--along with premium Lyson inks--that fit 30 Epson desktop printers and several HP models. Each has a refillable tank that snaps into a sleeve, which is then inserted into the printer.

Interval timer automatically shoots on a schedule for time-lapse movies. Good high-ISO results. In-lens stabilizer helps hold longer exposures steady. Strong overall image quality with great details.

While the game’s premise stays the same, each zombie and level twists the situation. You’ll battle swimming zombies in a backyard pool, have your visibility hampered by fog, and even position plants in pots to protect your roof.

The Pacemaker 666 won't replace the turntables we all know and love, but what it does do is give aspiring DJs the ability to pare down their equipment with a feature-rich device that--with a few weeks of practice--will definitely keep the groove on the dance floor alive.

Apple's newest line of MacBooks offers choices for a wide array of users. We're especially pleased with the significant price drops and stellar battery life. But we still wish Apple would bring back a matte-screen option, and the SD card slot might bum some people out.