By Stephanie Gwee

Flexi neck massager
$19.95, from Action City

So grandpa is Net-happy and his hunching over the computer is a daily affair? Prevent neck strain by getting him the Flexi neck massager.

This massager can be wrapped around necks and kneads necks and shoulders.

When grandpa is not looking, steal it away for yourself. Packing it is easy - just fold it up and stuff into your handbag.

Garskin iPhone skin
$19, from EpiCentre

Your iPhone may look like a million bucks, but guess what? A million other users are toting the same gizmo as you.

Yours will stand out from the crowd with these Garskin iPhone skins. With head-turning designs like that of cherry blossoms and gothic punk-rock skulls, these skins are all about individuality.

SwitchEasy silicon biscuits
$19, from all authorised dealers

Here is a sleeve protector that looks good enough to be eaten. Shaped like a biscuit, this rubberised thingamajig does a swell job of protecting your third-generation iPod nano.

USB Aroma Fan
$19.95, from Action City

For the aunt who feels all hot and bothered even when the air-conditioning is blazing cold.

This fan not only cools her, it also comes with a bottle of aroma essential oil. Dab some oil onto the fan blades, power on the fan and her office cubicle will smell sweet.

Sanwa Optical Mouse MA-B Series
$19.90, from all authorised dealers

Hint to your dad that you know how hard he is slaving away in front of the computer by getting him a mouse. This rodent flaunts a resolution of 800dpi, which means the cursor zips across the screen at lightning speed.

Waterproof speaker case
$19.95, from Action City

This is for mum to shake her booty to while scrubbing the bathroom floor.

The music player nestles snugly in the plastic case, preventing it from getting wet and damaged when mum hoses the toilet down.

iLuv i201 ear clips
$19, from all authorised dealers

This is for the family to tune out mum's nagging. Made with mouldable earpads, this gizmo promises to block out stress-inducing cacophony. Its silicon rubber clips hug the ears snugly.

Benox cup warmer
$6.95, from Action City

If you can't prepare a fresh cuppa for Dad in the office, at least make sure that his cup of instant coffee is kept warm. This baby's metal plate heats up when plugged into a laptop, making sure that every drop in that coffee cup is piping hot.

This story was first published in The Straits Times Digital Life on 24 December 2008.

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