(Business 2.0) – The CEO [1] IBM ThinkPad T41: You need a computer that knows how to keep a secret. This 4.9-pound laptop comes with built-in encryption to shield your proprietary data from prying competitors. $1,669-$3,699; www.ibm.com. [2] Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5: These space-age loudspeakers deliver 2,500 watts of sound that's calibrated to the acoustics of your room with the push of a button. $16,000; www.bang-olufsen.com. [3] Shanling CD-T100 CD player: The retro looks are more than skin-deep. The CD-T100 uses four vacuum tubes to bring out the depth in your discs. $1,995; www.musichallaudio.com. [4] PolyVision Interactive Plasma Display: No more group hugs around the PC. Instead, share your vision on this digital whiteboard that doubles as a computer monitor. $12,499; www.polyvision.com. [5] Nokia Vertu: It's just a phone, not a PDA--but that's why you hired a personal assistant. Vertu announces your arrival in fine metal casings forged from stainless steel, gold, or platinum. $5,200-$21,000; www.vertu.com. [6] Sony Clie PEG UX-50: This extra-slick handheld is also extra-handy: Powered by Palm OS 5, it has an MP3 player, a digital camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a rotating color screen. $700; www.sonystyle.com.

The Tech Wonk [1] Antec iLuminate LED: Any PC looks fast and furious with LEDs under the hood, pulsating to the beat of your music. $20; www.antec-inc.com. [2] Dremel 8000-01 Cordless: This little baby is like a Cuisinart for case modders. The 10.8-volt cordless rotary tool comes with 60 attachments to make handy work of your extracurricular projects. $70; www.dremel.com. [3] Koss Pro4AA: Selective hearing can be a beautiful thing. These headphones seal your ears inside an acoustic cocoon so you can appreciate the head-banging bass without driving your co-workers crazy. $100; www.koss.com. [4] HP Workstation zx6000: It's pretty, it's powerful, and if you want, it comes with Linux installed. The HP zx6000 is the first dual-processor workstation based on Intel's next-generation Itanium2 64-bit chip. From $5,623; www.hp.com. [5] Sony Ericsson T616: Maintain your telepresence with this handsome little camera phone that comes equipped with five-way conference-call capability, multimedia messaging, and POP and IMAP e-mail. $369.99; www.sonyericsson.com. [6] Combat DigiQ Tanks: With three battle modes, infrared cannons, and remote control, DigiQ's 2-inch tanks let you fight corporate battles from the comfort of your cubicle. $79.95 each; www.kidrobot.com.

The Road Warrior [1] Aura FoneGear: Bluetooth cell-phone headsets are expensive. Here's a cheaper cordless alternative. Aura's FoneGear uses magnetic induction to deliver 25 hours of talk on one AA battery. $59-$79; www.auracomm.com. [2] Migo: This 256MB USB key fob synchronizes and transfers your desktop settings, Outlook e-mail, and browser favorites to any PC, so you'll always feel right at home. $200; www.4migo.com. [3] Apple iPod: The best MP3 player keeps getting better. Now available with personalized engravings and 40GB of storage, the iPod is the ultimate accessory for jet-set nomads. $500; store.apple.com. [4] TravelPro Platinum 3 Rollaboard: TravelPro was founded by an airline pilot, so the company's no-nonsense Platinum 3 includes plenty of pockets and an expandable main compartment. $300; www.travelpro.com. [5] Sony Vaio TR2: Meet the perfect cross-country companion. Powered by a wireless-ready, 1-GHz Pentium M processor and a long-life battery, the 3.1-pound TR2 also includes a CD-RW/DVD drive. $2,200; www.sonystyle.com. [6] Handspring Treo 600: The Mensa-smart phone has arrived, brilliantly endowed with a "qwerty" keyboard, Palm OS 5, Outlook-compatible e-mail, and a Web browser. From $500; www.handspring.com.

The Mail Room Dude [1] Diesel DZ7023: The Space Invaders-style readout is old school, but the water-resistant case gives this watch a clean, contemporary feel. $120; store.dieseltimeframes.com. [2] Tapwave Zodiac: Crossbreed a PDA with a GameBoy and what do you get? The Zodiac multimedia player--a do-it-all entertainment device that delivers MP3s, videos, and Tony Hawk skateboarding. From $300; store.tapwave.com. [3] Jansport T246 Euphonic: This made-for-media knapsack sports retractable hi-fi earbuds, side pockets for your MP3 player or discs, and a built-in volume control. $60; www. jansport.com. [4] Apple iBook: Slick as soap, the 4.9-pound, 12-inch iBook comes with a CD-RW/DVD drive and enough multimedia software to terrorize the recording industry. $1,300; store.apple.com. [5] T-Mobile Sidekick: The original was sweet, but the new version is sweeter, with a luscious color screen, a camera, 32MB of memory, POP e-mail access, and AIM instant messaging. $300; www.t-mobile.com. [6] Mongoose Hornet FS: Rocket to work on the electric FS; its 24-volt brushless DC motor and full suspension hum through the urban jungle at up to 15 mph. $539.99; www.currietech.com.

The Garage Entrepreneurs [1] Mini Memory watch: The 128MB memory card and the USB cable built into the band mean your data will always be close at hand. $128; www.minimotoringgear.com. [2] Yamaha MusicCast: Garage rock goes high-tech with this 80GB server and built-in CD-RW drive. You can also pump your music to five different locations via Wi-Fi. $2,800; www.yamaha.com/yec. [3] Microsoft MN-700 Wireless Base Station: Gates & Co. weigh in with an 802.11g wireless router that comes with 256-bit encryption and a very competitive price. $139; www.microsoft.com. [4] Minolta DiMage Xt Biz: Designed specifically for business users, this 3.2-megapixel digital camera attaches voice recordings to pictures so you can connect your ideas to their inspiration. $350; www.dimage.minolta.com/xt. [5] Mitel Networks 5240: This voice-over-IP phone does more than just save money; it also boasts a large backlit display, visual voice-mail, Web browsing, XML compatibility, and PDA integration. $650; www.mitel.com. [6] Toshiba Portege M200: Toshiba's newest tablet PC comes with a 1.5-GHz Centrino chip, an elegant docking station, and a display that adjusts automatically to show off your big ideas in portrait or landscape mode. From $2,300; www.toshiba.com.