Shaun R. Haber

Every year, I am usually asked the same question as my birthday approaches:

“What do you want?”

I usually have no definitive answer, partly because I like to be surprised, but also partly because I really don’t know. I tried maintaining a small amazon wish list for a while, but I always had a hard time filling it with other things besides dvd’s and books.

Here is my new wish list (my amazon wish list is linked below):

Apple iSight
This would be really cool to have. I’ll be able to video chat with others over iChat (and other IMs as well). It may also come in handy for video conferencing for work, especially if I ever decide to work remotely.
Cost: Apple store sells for $149.99, but the UCSD Bookstore might be cheaper (education discount) for $129.99 (i’ll check on this)

UltraPod II Tripod
This is a small portable tripod for my digital camera. This is useful for keeping the camera steady, especially for long-exposure shots.
Cost: REI is selling it for $15.00

Mini Mic Stand
This is a small mic stand that will help me for recording music. I already have a mic (and other hardware/software). With this stand, I can easiliy position the mic in front of my amp for recording instruments, or I can place it on a platform (desktop, etc.) for recording vocals.
Cost: Carvin is selling for $15.99

Studio Headphones
I have a pair of headphones, but they are starting to fall apart. These will be useful for recording.
Cost: Carvin is selling for $49.99

USB 2.0 Powered Hub (at least 4-port)
This would be handy since I only have 2 USB ports on my powerbook. With a hub, I can keep my keyboard/mouse, memory sticks, memory card reader, FastTrackPro, iPod (as alt. to firewire), and anything else connected to my computer w/o swapping in and out cables. I need at least 4 ports, but more is fine.
Cost: Anywhere from $20 to $40

Guitar strap
I used to have a really nice guitar strap. It was blue and fuzzy and very supportive. Sadly, I lost it at the last gig I played (I haven’t performed live since). Now I am using a cheap nylon strap from Carvin. It’s kinda sucky. I need something that looks nice, feels nice, and is well-padded and supportive. No nylon. If someone can find the same strap I used to have, that would be waaaaay awesome! I’d also be happy with anything close to it. Guitar Center is a good place to look (I’m sure that’s where my old strap came from.. it was a very nice gift from a previous birthday).
Cost: Guitar Center sells for around $10 - $20
More pics of my old strap: (pic1) (pic2)

Apple iLife ‘06
Not really a high priority as I’m content with iLife ‘05 for now. I’m sure I will want to upgrade eventually.
Cost: UCSD Bookstore sells for $39.99. (Apple store for $79.99). Gotta love the edu/discount.

I have a couple items (books, dvds) on my Amazon Wish List.

Gift cards, etc. are always nice too. I hope this helps!