Based on an engraving by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) these Giant Praying Hands are nearly three feet in height, cost $149.00 and can be "put to work in your home, office, church or hotel room." In your hotel room? "Er, porter, bring my hands up to Room 3022, will you please?"

Of course, they are so much better than "a mere greeting card or wilting flowers. These things don't last. Need a get well present for a sick friend at the hospital? Give the gift of hands." Gadgetophile Lisa Sergienko from Portsmouth, Virginia, USA, gets a giant clap for palming us off with one of the best gadgets of the new millennium.