USB Desk Vacuum ($20): whateverworks.com & Boynq D’light USB Light ($8):  x-tremegeek.com 

There are more traditional ways to keep a workplace clean and bright, but none this stylish. These USB-powered conversation pieces transcend kitsch thanks to one key fact: they’re actually functional—at least as much, if not more so, than that Ouija Board mouse pad. The USB Desk Vacuum, while standing only 8” high, is an actual working vacuum cleaner that plugs directly into your USB port. Its adjustable handle lets it go from upright to almost flat while its 45” cord allows you to maneuver it away from your computer and suck up all the dust and crumbs in sight. To complete the motif, pick up the Boynq D’light USB Light, which sports a similarly retro design. The USB light features an orange shade and a flexible 12” gooseneck. In addition to providing a more ambient mood than a glaring laptop screen, the lamp is ideal for all-night plane rides as an alternative to overhead lights that can shine in a neighbor’s eyes. It will also help reveal any crumbs the vacuum might have missed. 

WAAV Airbox CM3 Mobile Router ($500): waav.com

 Turn your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot—even at speeds as fast as 100 miles per hour—with this mobile router. The WAAV Airbox CM3 relies on broadband cellular telephone networks to give you internet connectivity on the go. Providing a connection similar to DSL or cable, the router also allows multiple devices—laptops, PDAs, gaming consoles, etc.—to connect to the internet simultaneously. For devices not equipped with wireless technology, the Airbox CM3 offers two Ethernet jacks for direct connection to the unit. If you do business in rural or remote areas, you may also want to consider WAAV’s wireless signal booster, sold separately. The device amplifies nearby cellular signals to prevent interruptions in internet service. The Airbox is powered by a car cigarette lighter and is small enough to fit under the passenger seat. 

YouSendIt Digital File Delivery Services ($10-$100/month depending on type of subscription): yousendit.com

What’s more reliable than an email attachment, faster than an overnight courier, and easier to use than an FTP site? This internet- based digital file delivery service. YouSendIt allows users to transfer large files back and forth with digital “drop boxes.” Simply upload files to your box and tell YouSendIt which of your contacts to notify. After receiving an e-mail informing them that the file is waiting for them, your recipients can click a link to download the file directly to their computer. Your clients don’t need to register with YouSendIt to download from your drop box, so the service is convenient for everyone. Drop boxes, e-mails, and download pages can be fully branded and the service offers 6GB of long term storage space. Additional space is available for $4.99 per GB

Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-Free System T605 ($180): store.motorola.com

Thanks to Bluetooth technology, which allows for cellular communication via radio signals, your car’s stereo can now double as your cell phone for hands-free communication while you’re at the wheel. Motorola’s Music & Hands-Free System links your Bluetooth-enabled phone to your car’s sound system, eliminating the need for awkward earpieces and microphones that pick up background noise as well as your voice. The T605 also features automatic controls that raise the volume of your call as background noise increases. The system’s music feature, which plays streaming music or songs from your MP3 player, automatically pauses the tunes whenever you place or receive a call. Professional installation is required for customized integration with your car’s sound system.

T-Mobile Shadow ($149 with rebate): t-mobile.com

A sleeker alternative to T-Mobile’s Dash and Blackberry Curve, the cellular provider’s new Shadow aims to bring multimedia smartphone features to the masses. The Shadow runs Windows Mobile 6 and uses an animated interface to circumvent the Windows program list and take you directly to the feature you want. Simply scroll through the eight main icons on the 320-by-240-pixel screen—the largest of any T-Mobile phone—to go directly to the feature you’re looking for. In addition to the standard internet, e-mail, and photo and video features, the Shadow comes complete with Windows Mobile’s standard Pocket Office, so you can get to work whether you’re at the office or not.