Olympus m:robe 500i Digital Camera and Music Player ($500):
As the Clan of the Sand will tell you, there are two indispensable pieces of paraphernalia needed for every sandboarding soirée: cameras to record the Kodak moments of jumps and yahoo moves, and musical tunes to which any self-respecting sand shredder must get their groove. And with the new m:robe 500i, you've got both indulgences covered in one sweet multimedia device. This little gizmo combines a stylish, compact 1.22-megapixel camera with a 20-gigabyte music player, allowing you to capture and instantly preview 20,000 photos on a vibrant 3.7-inch VGA LCD display while listening to 5,000 downloaded songs and audio files—a musical photo album, if you will. During board sessions, shoot at will while listening to your choice of tunes with the included headphones. After snagging the photos, cue up a custom soundtrack and hit "Remix" to combine both music and images in an animated montage, enjoyed either on the unit itself or downloaded via USB to a computer with the included Windows software. For the big-screen effect, external jacks and cables connect to a stereo or television to entertain crowds. The 500i is ultra-packable, just a mere 4.3 by 2.89 inches and 7.4 ounces. As for power, a three-hour charge boasts a solid eight-hour battery life. Contact 888-553-4448, www.olympusamerica.com.
