Cool stuff: Your 2006 holiday gift guide

28.11.2006

Enough with the serious presents; these gifts just wanna have fun.

Most obnoxious iPod gear: iKaraoke

The iKaraoke from Griffin Technology is a magic microphone that turns your iPod into a karaoke bar -- just add alcohol. IKaraoke ($50) plays music from your existing collection, with the lead vocals faded out, through your home stereo system.

Buttons on the microphone let you pause, scan, temporarily allow the original vocals or improve the sound with reverb -- the iKaraoke does it all. The removal of the vocals isn't perfect, but close enough. Connect it to your stereo with the included cable via its wireless FM-radio option. It works with the Apple iPod 4G, 5G, Mini and Nano.

While the iKaraoke wasn't yet available for purchase at press time, a Griffin representative assured us that it will be available at your local Apple Store or major electronics retailer in mid-December.