Digital Home Thoughts: Engadget Shows Off The Embarassing Side of CES

"We didn't notice nearly as much crap at CES 2009 as we did last year, but what we did see was pretty stunning in its mediocrity -- and then there was the amazing Dragon gamepad, which in our opinion was single best product of the show. Pick your favorite of the contenders below, then hit your local dollar store to see 'em in person."

Every year at CES, manufacturers come out of the woodwork to peddle their wares. While some gadgets are quite useful, or tempting; some raise the question what people were thinking when they designed that. Engadget has generously produced a list of their top ten most questionable products to grace the CES this year. Among them are a remotely controled cooler, a kinetic energy charger and an Elvis karaoke microphone! Of those that they list, my favourite has to be the furry phone pictured above. It's the perfect blend of kitchy and style. The faux rotary dialpad gives it a sense of nostalgia, while the handset looks so rich, covered with what I assume are fake swarovski crystals. If you're looking for that gift for someone who has everything, or just need a talking piece for your living room, this is the item to get! Anyone agree, or has something else caught your keen consumer sense?