XTREEM memory module from Thermal Group Inc
Unfortunately we couldn’t see this module on test; that’s if it was actually possible to fit more than one side by side with the size of the heatpipe cooler mounted on top. It was on display in a very small booth, obviously rushed together, you’ll notice they failed to finish the last sentence of the description.

PQI pink USB flash drive
Something for the girlfriend, this cute little flash drive would be the perfect gift to surprise your special “other half” on one knee in a small velvet ring box. It comes complete with a delicate steel chain to wear around the neck.

On a more serious note, solid state drives seem to be the flavour of the month at the moment. This fine 128GB example from PQI in a 3.5” form factor is capable of around 25MB per second, setting you back around $4000. Ouch.

DVD rental booth
We’re very surprised we haven’t seen one of these before; this ingenious kiosk is capable of taking credit card and membership cards, and dishing out up to 1000 rental DVDs. Each DVD is housed in a purpose made DVD case, and tagged with an RFID chip around the centre of the disc. The kiosks are already being sold in Japan, US, New Zealand and Australia, but we should see them popping up around Europe soon. Before you think about investing however, a lower 330 capacity version will set you back around $13,000 based on a quantity of around 50 units.

Coolermaster customised cases
Some very impressive modified cases from Coolermaster’s customers were featured along one side of Coolermaster’s booth this year. Among 6 designs, this one caught our eye (below); it’s got to be the only PC dressed as some sort of shrine. It certainly looked like a lot of hard work had gone into the craftsmanship of this case, although someone could have put a little more effort into the plastic model in the middle.

The Aquagate SI is presumable named after its application; System Integration. The easy to fit and simple design means this watercooling solution could be installed very easily by a computer manufacturer, without incurring too much fitting cost or support issues. Alienware, watch out!