Top 5 Gadgets of 2009

These gizmos and gadgets are among the coolest on the market and make great gifts for virtually any occasion.

1. Sea to Summit Pocket Shower

This nifty little contraption has no equal when it comes to showering on the go. Perfect for camping, the Sea to Summit Pocket Shower can literally fit in your pocket. Unzip the bag to fill it with up to 10 liters of water that can be hung from a branch for a quick rinse after swimming in the lake or a long day of hiking in the woods.

2. Non Stop Top

Tops have always been a favorite toy since time immemorial. But now, thanks to advances in technology, a top has been created that-as far as tops go-blows the competition out of the water. The Non Stop Top can spin for up to eight hours after revving it up once. Powered by two small watch batteries, the top also lights up as it spins, making it a very fun desktop toy for all ages. From stocking stuffers to birthday gifts, the Non Stop Top could never be a bad choice.

3. Galileo Thermometer

Thermometers have always play an integral role to modern society, but do they always have to be so boring? The new Galileo Thermometer combines function with aesthetic pleasure with an entirely new design for telling the temperature. This four pound thermometer consists of a single floating disk suspended in water between two glass panels. Both Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures can be read by markers on the glass that indicate how hot or cold it is depending on the height of the blue disk.

4. Bendi Light Up Keyboard

Forget the mundane past of typing on a keyboard. The Bendi Light Up Keyboard sheds some light on just how creative typing can be. This bendable, portable and waterproof keyboard gives off an aural ocean blue color that looks good enough to eat-although I wouldn't recommend it. Constructed from durable yet malleable silicone, the Bendi Light Up Keyboard can enhance any computer center. Everything from gaming to typing up a college essay can now be an exciting leap of artistic genius.

5. Green Mobile Phone Charger

This device may not make recharging your cellphone any easier, but it sure does make it more cost effective. The Green Mobile Phone Charger works by charging your phone when it is attached, but when you take your phone off the cradle, the charger itself cuts off the flow of electricity so that no wasted energy continues to flow through the outlet when it's not in use. Although a small step in the right direction, the Green Mobile Phone Charger promises a smarter, less wasteful energy future while still maintaining that cool, sleek look in such high demand in the world market today.