Every so often, we see an audio product that has us wondering, real or fake? (The AT-AT Walker Boombox comes to mind.) File Pete Verrando’s CD Turntables under that category, because if an idea like this was practical, it would’ve been filed a while ago — like, last decade. Still, there appears to be a patent on this thing, plus a few prototype photos in different colors, so perhaps Verrando’s serious after all. The other possibility is that this is just a plain old CD player with a nifty design. In that case, sign me up. No DJ skills required

A really retro, wooden alarm clock radio

If you’re on the look-out for a really retro AM/FM radio you better check out the TROIKA Boom Box. This alarm clock radio features a wooden and aluminum exterior (light and dark wood panels available), backlight button, radio/buzzer alarm signal, LCD display, antenna, earphone jack and a handle that doubles as a stand.

DesignStore.com: Troika Boom Box ($75.00)

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Simple and elegant design by Anthony Dickens

Being a fan of simple yet unorthodox clocks I just had to mention Lexon’s Around Clock, designed by Anthony Dickens. The Around Clock is 2.25″ tall and 4.5″ in diameter and is available in black, white and aluminum.

Introducing Leia, Luke, Han and Boba Fett

Mimoco’s Star Wars Mimobot USB Flash drives got plenty of attention a year ago or so and now they’ve extended the series with Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Boba Fett. The Chewie and Stormtrooper models still rule in my Mimobot world though.

The Mimobots comes in three different models; 1GB for $49.95, 2GB for $69.95 and 4GB for $109.95. The new models will start shipping in January/February.