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Take your thunder wherever you go with these cool USB speakers from IFrogz. Aptly named The Bomb, your portable players will have booming sounds wherever you may be. It takes your standard 3.5mm stereo jack and delivers a 2W per channel output with a 220-18000Hz frequency response. Just don’t go mentioning the name of your speakers whenever you’re in an airport checkpoint, and you won’t get in trouble. The perfect outdoor companion is powered by 3 AAA cells and is available in six delicious colors. $40.

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Those who are shopping for a brand-new LCD TV but doesn’t want to compromise your children’s college fund should definitely look at the ST line from Hannspree. The ST251MKB for instance, is a 25-inch 1080p LCD HDTV that’s big in features but small in price. You’ll get full HD resolution, a 2ms response time, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, all wrapped in a stylish black bezel for a clean look. Connect all your video sources, Blu-ray or DVD player, cable box, or even your PC, and the Hannspree will gladly display clear and crisp pictures. As a bonus, the TV ships with a universal remote so you won’t need to be juggling different controllers for your individual toys. $400.

The NeoHD from Yamaha is finally here to simplify your A/V receiver problems. It doesn’t feature too many buttons like usual, but instead uses a simple remote and onscreen interface that lets you easily access all of your media and components. It has 3 HDMI inputs, 2 component and composite inputs as well as inputs for speakers. A WiFi ready model is also available for streaming media from your PC or Mac. $600+.

Microsoft took a dip in the coolness department when they released Vista, that did not really satisfy and perform to our liking. If you’re a PC guy, then your prayers will be answered with the arrival of the promising Windows 7. The newest OS to the Windows Family is up for pre-order and is creating a buzz to it’s arrival. Expect features such as multi-touch support, a new device manager and tons more. We hope the Windows 7 will lure former PC fanatics back from the Mac side. $50-$320.

So what does this new Gateway FHD LCD monitor have that others don’t? Well, Gateway is proud to say that their monitors offer an unparalleled visual performance with support for HD content. This FHD2401 for instance, is a 24″ widescreen monitor with a 2ms response time, a 1920×1200 resolution, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. That means you can enjoy your movies, games and even live streaming action from this powerful monitor. Changing the settings is as easy as placing your fingertips over the touch-sensitive controls. No more clunky or antiquated buttons to mess up the sleek appearance. With a brightness of 400cd/sq. meter, your movies or games will be displayed in bright clarity. $400.

No, they are not decorative vases. What you are now looking at is the future of home theater speakers. The Altec Lansing OMNI Speakers are built that way to lessen vibrations and boost sound quality. The speakers will have a woofer, a mid speaker and a tweeter for that complete sound. Careful about handling, as the speakers are wrapped in a solid ceramic plate. No word yet on availability and pricing but one thing is for sure: the OMNI speakers have the size and performance to boot. Just like you do.

Share your videos from your iPhone or iPod Touch in a room full of your friends with this tiny projector from MiLi Pro. Portable and rechargeable, it allows you to beam out your videos on a wall and with the built-in speakers, lets your friends hear the sounds as well. Though it will effectively project images up to 40 inches, it still beats the small display on the iPhone. If you’re not a fan of those Apple products, you can still project images from other sources, just connect the source on the VGA and RCA cable. Shows start this September. $TBA.