Ever think, "There's got to be a better way to do this?" Now there is. All you have to do is find the right gizmos. We put together a day in the life of a techie to show you that the future is here -- for a price. Batteries and endorsement from brass not included (we just thought they were cool).

Before you reach out to hit snooze a second time, your alarm clock, Clocky, loudly rolls away to hide.
nandahome.com
Splurge factor: $49.99

Your Nike+ shoes, iPod, and Sport Kit track your distance, time, and calories burned on your morning run. You transfer the info to your computer to see how you did.
apple.com/ipod/nike
Splurge factor: $29 (Sport Kit only)

Your Ambient Orb turns blue — you've got mail. It also tracks the Dow Jones, the number of hits on your website, and your eBay bids by changing colors. Way cooler than your lava lamp.
ambientdevices.com
Splurge factor: $150

Computer Science project due in five hours. Good thing your Optimus Maximus keyboard can literally change its keys, customizing the display to any program. Now if only it would finish your project for you...
artlebedev.com
Splurge factor: About $1,500

Your parents are stopping by and the kitchen floor is like a science experiment. Not to worry -- your personal robot, the Robosapien V2, can sweep it for you. Finally, a roommate that cleans.
robosapienv2online.com
Splurge factor: $139.99

You're off to campus, so you use your MojoPac software and load your PC onto your flash drive. You can access files, software, even browser preferences when you plug into another computer.
mojopac.com
Splurge factor: $49.99

Essay is due ASAP, so you strap on your personal Jet Pack and fly across campus. The T-73 has an estimated flight time of 19 minutes and a top speed of 83 mph. The Jetsons are jealous.
jetpackinternational.com
Splurge factor: $200,000*

You're bored at work, so you whip out your ExPlay Nano, a miniature video projector, to watch podcasts on your cubicle wall. Showtime!
explay.co.il
Splurge factor: $TBA**

You set your cell phone on your WildCharger pad, which can charge any enabled mobile electronic device (including your laptop), just by placing it on the pad. No more wires or that annoying "low battery" alarm.
wildcharge.com
Splurge factor: $59.99

You want to enjoy the end of Spiderman 3, but the neighbor's dog won't shut up. You block out the background noise with your Bose QuietComfort 3 headphones. Your eardrums thank you.
bose.com
Splurge factor: $349

*Set to release in December 2007. Available only to "qualified individuals that have undergone extensive training." **Launch planned in 2008. Price TBA.

Sources:

msnbc.msn.com; amazon.com; engadget.com; gizmodo.com