Gifts for geeks

Pixel Blocks are probably the coolest building blocks to come out since LEGOs. They're translucent, they're stackable, they have notches so you can slide them together. They're ideal if you're trying to make pixel art, or very simple designs. I took the opportunity to make Clarus, the Dogcow.



And here's another one, posed on the PowerBook with the pic I used for reference:



And yes, I am getting an iPod. I've kinda wanted one, but couldn't really justify having one, so my wonderful husband decided to give me one for Christmas. There aren't any to be found here, so the hubby has one coming through the local Mac store (not an Apple Store, darn it, but an independent retailer). It's supposed to be here tomorrow.

Of course, there are all kinds of rumors about new iPods at MWSF next month — talk of smaller, cheaper models with colored cases. Supposedly, these more affordable models won't do all the cool stuff the current models do, so I'm not too worried about it.

As a result, I've been spending a lot of time at the iPodlounge , checking out product reviews and browsing the pics in their "iPods Around the World" section. Pretty neat stuff. With any luck, pics of the iPod will appear in this space tomorrow.