The Slotless Toaster.

This is the slotless toaster that can toast any type of bread, regardless of its thickness. Since bread is placed directly on the heated flatbed surface–not inside narrow slots–you can toast thick bagels or croissants, Texas toast, or baguettes. The unit has a 700-watt heating element that radiates through the 10 1/4″ x 7″ stainless-steel surface, browning or defrosting bread quickly and evenly. You can select your preferred level of browning with the turn of a dial and the under-mounted crumb tray slides out for fast, easy cleanup. When not in use, the slotless toaster can be stored on its side, freeing up valuable counter space. 18″ L x 11 2/3″ W x 4 1/2″ H. (4 lbs.)

The Only Portable Microwave Oven.

The only one of its kind, this portable microwave oven allows you to bring the convenience and power of dielectric heating wherever you go. The microwave plugs into a wall outlet, a car or boat’s DC outlet, or connects to a car battery (jumper cables provided), allowing you to make popcorn or reheat food at campsites, tailgate parties, or during boating excursions. About the size of a toolbox, the microwave weighs only 16 lbs. and has an integrated handle for ease of portability. It produces up to 660 watts of power–as much as some kitchen microwaves–allowing you to cook a slice of pizza in two minutes or popcorn in six minutes. The 10″ wide by 7″ deep interior easily accommodates a salad plate or soup bowl, and the microwave has three preset buttons (pizza, coffee, and popcorn) or you can enter the cooking time in minutes and seconds. Includes a soft-sided cooler that keeps food cool during transport, AC and DC adapters, and 9′ jumper cables. 11″ H x 15″ W x 10″ D. (16 lbs.)

The Hydrofoil Water Scooter.

Unlike other watercraft, this unique hydrofoil frame allows you to skim across water simply by hopping gently up and down, propelling you as fast as 17 mph (more than four times faster than some world champion freestyle swimming speeds). At only 26 lbs., the lightweight aircraft aluminum and fiberglass frame is easy to transport to a dock or boat for launch (Play Video). Wide steps and handlebars allow confident control as your own hopping motion lifts the hydrofoils to skim quickly across a lake; the aquaskipper also provides a brisk cardiovascular workout. Virtually maintenance-free, it has no moving parts or noisy engines that require fuel. For ages 12 and up with adult supervision and a Coast-Guard-approved life vest. 4′ H x 8′ W x 6′ L. (26 lbs.)

The Seven Day Scheduling Robotic Vacuum.

This is Roomba, the robotic vacuum that can be scheduled to navigate autonomously through your home up to seven times per week–a feature unique to the Hammacher Schlemmer model–to remove deeply imbedded dirt and dust from carpets and floors (Play Video.) The unit’s specially designed dual, counter-rotating agitator brushes spread carpet fibers and enable the powerful vacuum to remove pet hair and other stubborn detritus from low and high-pile carpets. Sensors redirect the unit when it encounters furniture, walls, or stairs, and its enhanced anti-tangle technology reverses the rotation of the brushes when it senses rug fringe. Two Virtual Wall lighthouses project infrared beams that confine the vacuum to one room until it is thoroughly cleaned and then allow it to move on to another room. Cleans up to four rooms per charge and automatically returns to its drive-on charger when its battery runs low. Includes two replacement filters and two replacement brushes. 3″ H x 13″ Diam. (11 3/4 lbs.)

The Car Performance Analyst.

This palm-sized computer measures a car’s acceleration, horsepower, torque, and more, allowing you to determine if the vehicle is achieving its optimal levels of performance (Play Video). The 4 1/3″ color touchscreen displays customizable gauges that measure 1/4-mile, 1/8-mile, and 0-60 mph times, and determines the braking distances at different speeds with the touch of a button. You can monitor the car’s fuel economy and see how the miles-per-gallon data changes with different drivers. The device can save all measurements to an SD memory card (not included), allowing you to compare the car’s performance at different times of day, in hot and cold weather, or if new tires or other new parts have affected its capabilities. If the check engine light is on, it displays and defines the diagnostic trouble codes that are causing the warning. For hybrid cars, it monitors the vehicle’s battery level and shows how driving habits affect the transition from electric to gas power. About the size of a GPS, the diagnostics analyst simply plugs into your car’s OBD2 port under the steering wheel and mounts to the dashboard or windshield. 3″ H x 5″ W x 1″ D. (8 oz.)Watch The Car Enthusiast’s Real Time Performance Analyst in action.