
4. Cranky MP3 Player
Running out of music and no outlet in sight? No problem, if you've got the descriptively named Cranking MP3 Player from Japanese USB gadget kings Thanko. Technologically it's nothing to write home about, playing MP3 and WMA files and holding a single GB of storage, but it's key feature does is a nifty crank to charge it up for eco-friendly or off-grid use. A minute of physical exertion buys you 10 minutes of Britney Spears - her music, that is - or whatever artist, um, turns your crank. -- Patrick MetzgerApr 16th 2008 @ 2:25PM





