Hybrid cars, why not a hybrid computer? The size of a hefty dictionary, this can double as a fashion accessory for the living room or dorm room, coming with seven optional, interchangeable external finishes or colour sleeves -- from bamboo, to emerald, ruby and sapphire and others to fit every decor. About 80-per-cent smaller than the average desktop and using 70-per-cent less energy, these new enviro computers from Dell can sit vertically or horizontally. With options that include a Blu-Ray disc drive for watching high-def DVDs and a TV tuner to watch, pause and record live TV, this can be an all-purpose little computer. www.dell.ca

2. Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer, Targus, $40

For PowerPoint presentations, this wireless gadget comes with a built-in laser pointer and long-range 2.4 gigahertz wireless technology for a range of up to nine metres. Plug-and-play, it doesn't need a software driver. www.targus.com/ca

3. Hannah Montana and High School Musical Flashlights, Energizer, $10

For the junior students, Energizer has a line of kid-friendly flashlights starting with Disney Princess and Tinkerbell, Disney cars flashlight key chain for little boys and the Hannah Montana for preteens. www.energizer.ca