If Sony is your brand of choice and your tough as shit on your electronics, good news, they announced the TX5 point and shoot digital camera. It can survive a 5 foot drop, 10 feet of water, temperatures as cold as 14 degree F and a whole mess of dust and other debri. Spec wise were talking a 10.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 4x optical zoom with image stabilization, a 3-inch touchscreen and a 720p movie mode. Street date is expected sometime in April for $350.
Don't be confused by the name, the Patagonia Down Sweater Special Edition is no sweater. In fact it's an ultra light weight jacket with a high tear-strength and is both windproof and water resistant. The minimalist design, which is available in Blue, Desert Clay, Fire and Olivine, is what makes the Patagonia Down Sweater Special Edition the perfect t-shirt jacket, and hence a sweater.
Zappos has it for $200.
Got a penchant for fresh breath and art? Or perhaps you're attendng a gallery opening post garlic mash with a side of garlic bread? Anthony Yankovic has teamed up with Dentyne to produce a variety of gum cases with an artists' illustrious touch. They're not available online, but you should be able to find them in your grocer's checkout aisle.
Are you still trying to figure out how to unwire your iPod from your home's stereo speaker system without losing any sound quality? Fatman, who makes suerpior audio components, has plans to release the Wi-Tube Valve Amp. The Fatdock wirelessly beams your iPod or iPhone's audio to the Wi-Tube which attaches to a set of speakers of your choosing. The Fatdock includes not only an iPod dock, but a 3.5mm headphone jack input, RCA inputs and a USB port for computer syncing.
Expect the Fatman Wi-Tube Valve Amp to hit retail shelves sometime this April for $600.
Nothing says badass like a sick looking briefcase. Mezzi's line of briefcases come in a variety of finishes and colors and have been featured in such feature films as Mission Impossible III and appeared in the show "Deal Or No Deal". My fave is probably one of the slim line aluminum cases which sell for a very reasonable $60 and can fit up to a 15-inch Macbook Pro. Inside each case is black leatherette padding and some storage compartments for pens and such, while the outside has an optional shoulder strap and dual key locks.
Until Avatar broke all box office records 3D movies was the stuff auteurs joke about behind James Cameron's back. And now you'll be able to enjoy that 3D experience at home on Samsung's 3D LED TVs. The UN55C7000 is the largest of the three and is set to go on sale any day now. Specs include a full 1080p resolution, 240hz Clear Motion Technology, LED backlighting for superior contrast ratio, a 1-inch thick form factor, 4x HDMI inputs, 2 rear USB ports and an Ethernet port for Internet widgets, including Netflix, Pandora and other streaming media. There's no word on a price but expect them to seriously tip the greenback scale.
Intercoms are great and all but totally impractical. Toss the cordless phone into the consideration mix and your one step closer to the solution, but still, you gotta wait for the receiving party to answer. To the rescue is VTech's Dect 6.0 LS6325 cordless phone with push to talk. Just PUSH the button, talk and the person on the other end will hear your begging pleas in a walkie talkie like fashion. Range maxes out at 1,500 feet and you'll have to wait until April to pick one up for $80 for 3 handsets or $90 for 4 handsets.
Rachel Comey's Thomson in Cinnamon is probably what all good trustafarians should wear. The color scheme is most certainly something to question but no doubt will appeal to the young and affulent. And rightfuly so at $308 a pair. They're crafted of leather and finished with a rubber sole for added comfort. You can grab them at ForwardForward.
Sounding something like an espionage film, the Taipan Shadow is a compact and lightweight bag designed for the trendy professional. The seat belt shoulder strap means long lasting support and there is even room for a 10-inch laptop in its padded interior. As an added benefit Booq provides you with a unique Terralinq number in the event that your bag is lost and a good Samaritan happens upon it. You can grab one now for $70.
Winter is well under way so the last thing you want to do is leave your apartment. But just in case you have to venture in, to I don't know...a job you might wanna checkout North Face's Mens Hustle Audio Jacket. Located on the left sleeve is a joystick to control your iPod's tunes. The breathable, waterproof shell features a detachable hood, pit-zip vents, a Recco avalanche reflector, buddy lift clip and much more. You can grab one from North Face for $349.
When it comes to tablet computers the last thing you want to do is drop it. Unless of course you've got Panasonic's latest Toughbook Tablet computer, the H1 Field. It's rated MIL-STD-810 and IP65, which means it can take a 6 foot drop and one hefty coffee spill. On the inside were looking at a 10.4-inch XGA touchscreen, 1.86Ghz Intel Atom Z540 processor, an extra tough 64GB SSD, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 3G connectivity, a 2 megapixel camera and 2GB of RAM. The H1 Field will go on sale this March and start at $3,379.
Timberland Men's Earthkeepers Deconstructed 6" Boot is light weight, comfortable and is made of 100% organic cotton. It features a canvas upper, 42% recycled rubber and a padded collar for added comfort. While I can't recommend these boots for long term winter expsore, they're great for the Los Angeles' occasionally rainy winters and Spring weather.
Some of the best things in life are free, at least that's what they say. Apple's iPad, which launched last week is far from free, but in case you don't have the green backs sitting around to afford the 9-inch touchscreen device when it hits retail shelves hopefully sometime this March, you can print out your very own version.
Improving upon the already popular Canon Rebel T1i is the Rebel T2i. It adds a 1080p HD video mode at 30fps (T1i did it at 20fps), support for SDXC cards, 6400 ISO, 9-point auto focus, an endless array of manual features, a 3.7fps continous shoot mode and a 3-inch LCD. You can grab the body only for $800 or drop an extra $100 and score a kit which includes Canon's 18-55mm lens.
Most iPhone cases add significant bulk to the slender handset, and do little for their aesthetic appeal. Not so with Case-Mate's I Make My Case website. Choose from a wide array of artist renditions or use their prefabricated palettes to build a custom case to protect your iPhone's rear exterior. Best of all they add little to no bulk to your iPhone.
The prefabbed cases are $35 while the custom cases will set you back $40.
The original manufacturer of the US military's sunglasses, American Opitcs shades are both stylish and iconic. They're available in 52, 55 and 57mm sizes and a variety of finishes, which includes chrome, gold or matte chrome. You can also choose between bayonet (slip straight back) or the ear hook. They seem to vary in price from place to place, but based on experience Focus on Eyewear via Amazon has the best price; $50 with S&H.
The Alife Men's Chuck Shepard Sneaker is both simple and beautiful. It employs a half cab design with an upper leather, s rubber sole for long lasting comfort and 'blink and you'll miss it' branding. You could dress it up with a suit or down with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. It's available in 3 colors (black, sand and gray) but we recommend the black.
Made of 100% cotton the G-Star Reco Hooded Long Sleeve Jacket is the perfect coat to keep you warm during the cool Spring and Summer days. Hidden behind the neck is a snap away hood, while the front sports 4 pockets. You can grab it for $160 at Tobi.com
The Cove follows a group of activists and film makers who try to prevent the murder of 100s if not 1000s of dolphins in a small Japanese sea port town. The team of film makers and participants include deep sea divers, "Flipper's" trainer and other activists. It's a must see!
You can grab it from Amazon for $20.
Clean, simple and beautiful are just some of the words that come to mind when describing Clae sneakers. And the Clae Perforated McQueen sneaker is no exception. Its crafted of perforated leather and a rubber sole, which means comfort and cool feet. You can find it at Zappos or Revolve Clothing for about $110.
