Top Ten Gift Ideas for the James Bond Wannabe

They've memorized every line and gadget used in the Bond movies (which you thought was cute until they began insisting you call them 007.) They're utterly fascinated by the new widgets being invented every day, and can't walk through a mall without going into Sharper Image "just to look". For the amateur spy in your life, here are some tools to help them on their clandestine mission-even if that mission is to take the holiday turkey out of the oven:

1. Spy 007 rear-viewing glasses, $10.99
A must-have for any true spy gadget lover, these ordinary sunglasses actually allow you to look over your shoulder at all times. A unique coating on the lenses allows you to use them like regular sunglasses while still being able to see everything behind you. They also have the added benefit of blocking UV rays, and the wide frame of the glasses is a good choice for people with less-than-perfect vision. This gift is perfect for any age.

2. Spy Night Patrol Listener, $15.95
With night vision goggles and a super-sensitive long-range listener, the Spy Night Patrol-Listener allows you to see and hear everything going on around you at night. Just put the device over your head, and you'll be able to see and hear everything! This is especially handy if you feel threatened for some reason and want to know if anyone is near you. Requires 3 AAA batteries.

3. DigiSpy Video Surveillance AM/FM Stereo, $1,500.00
For those homeowners or parents looking for a little more security, DigiSpy offers a discreet surveillance system capable that records both video and audio. Hidden inside a real CD player/radio combination, the DigiSpy is a day/night surveillance system that's also a motion detector, so you can set it to record when movement is detected. Its dimensions are 10" x 8 ½" x 4 ½", making it easily camouflaged among other home theater equipment. The optional microphone catches sounds up to 20 feet away, making it particularly suited for a Nanny Cam.

4. CP-1 Transmitter Mouse
For those who are interested in spy gadgets that border on being outright creepy, Endoacoustica offer just the thing with their PC mouse that doubles as a microphone. As long as the mouse is plugged into the USB port, it will transmit everything it hears. A cool tool or an invasion of privacy? You decide.

5. Super Mini Scope, $50.00
Currently available in Japan, the Super Mini Scope is the world's smallest known spy scope, with dimensions 5.6 x 2.8 cm and weighing in at only 32 grams. Featuring 8x magnification and a focus distance of 50cm, it's easily concealed and can go pretty much anywhere.

6. Self-Destructing Spy Paper, $29.99
At first glance this looks like regular, ordinary paper. You can write on it using ink, graphite, or whatever you can think of. But expose the paper to any kind of liquid on it (water, saliva) and it dissolves in seconds into a mulch-like substance-completely destroyed and, unlike processing through a shredder, cannot be put back together. Give it as a gift to someone who likes to keep their information confidential, or use it as a joke and print an official-looking document on it.

7. IonKids Wristwatch
A GPS system for your pets or children, the ionKids system lets you monitor the whereabouts of up to four individuals at any given time. A handheld unit allows parents to track four Wristags, which can be locked around the wrist or hung onto belt loops with special Tag holders. The ionKids base unit lets you set a changeable sector around it to alert you when your child or pet leaves the vicinity. If for some reason you can't find them, a locating mechanism will assist you in tracking them down.

8. Stash Card
For those who carry valuables with them wherever they bring their laptop, the Stash Card allows them to use a free PC card slot as a place for storing those valuables. You can hide cash, a memory card, and other similarly important but small items. Just make sure you never leave your laptop alone, as those can be a prime target for thieves.

9. Invisible Ink Pen w/ built-ink UV light, $8.95
A long-time favorite of would-be spies, this pen writes with ink invisible to the naked eye. An ultraviolet light attached to the other end of the pen allows you to see what's been written. Especially handy for keeping a list of passwords away from prying eyes.

10. FaceCode Face Recognition Computer Software
Using a webcam, you can limit certain areas of your PC to family or friends with FaceCode's face recognition software. It saves you the trouble of remembering a password that could be stolen anyway, and provides one of the most secure ways to protect your privacy available today.