Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Eagle Creek Tarmac Plus One Carry-On Luggage


If you are looking for a piece of carry on luggage or just a piece that you can take away with you for that weekend break; then check out the Tarmac Plus One from Eagle Creek.

This compact piece gives you the convenience of wheeled luggage, with the size of a decent sized back pack. Not only that, the Tarmac Plus One has a dedicated laptop sleeve, front pockets for smaller items and the front section can be removed to give you a versatile daypack.

Specs:
Material: Helix double box, Helix dual ripstop, 1680D ballistic, 210D nylon oxford
Volume: [Total] 3050cu in (50L); [Daypack] 950cu in (16L)
Dimensions: [Total]14 x 19 x 15in (36 x 48 x 29cm); [Daypack] 13 x 17.5 x 4in (33 x 44 x 10cm)
Pockets: 1 Front organizer, internal laptop sleeve
Backpack Straps: Yes, on zip-off daypack
Wheels: Yes
Weight: 8lbs 8oz (3800g)

The Eagle Creek Tarmac Plus One Carry-On Luggage retails for around around $275 @ Amazon




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Friday, April 4, 2008

The Original Leather Postal Messenger by JC Crew


Check out this retro messenger bag by JC Crew. Designed to re-create the mailbags used by US Postal Service used between 1868 and the 1970’s. "The original" leather postal messenger is designed to last a lifetime. The hand-oiled, hand-stained, hand-burnished postal messengers are sewn by experienced artisans on century-old leather machines and will only get better looking with age.

If you are interested in this stylish messenger bag, you will have to dig deep, because at $795 it’s not cheap.




Source: Aquire

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Sunday, March 2, 2008

USB Talking Parrot

Here is one of those gadgets that looks cool, but will soon become irritating; in other words the perfect stocking filler...

The USB Talking Parrot as the name suggests is a USB powered parrot that you do not need to feed or clean up after. Just like the real thing, the USB Talking Parrot repeats words and phrases that it hears on a regular basis. Not sure how many words and phrases it remembers and repeats, but for around $20, it’s not that expensive for a stocking filler.

Do you know someone that you would like to annoy? This could be the perfect gift.




Source: Ubergizmo

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Transfer Your Vinyl Records to PC the Easy Way


If you are over a certain age :o), then more than likely you will have a catalog of vinyl records that you would love to transfer to your PC. Sony have just introduced their PS-LX300USB turntable, that makes this process; simple and painless.

Just plug the turntable into your PC using the USB cable and the included Soundforge Audio Studio software takes care of the rest. Once onnyour PC, you are then free to listen to them on your mp3 player of choice.

The PS-LX300USB turntable will retail for around $150



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Friday, February 22, 2008

Fiat 500 Abarth I Want One

Back in the 60’s Abarth turned ordinary small Fiats into tuned up ‘I want one of those cars’. Today and sadly only for those in Europe (I’m guessing); Abarth are tuning up the all new retro styled Fiat 500.

Due to be unveiled at the up coming Geneva Motor Show, The Fiat 500 Abarth will pack a turbocharged version of Fiat's 1.4-litre FIRE, with maximum horsepower at 5000RPM and a 0-62mph of around 8.2 seconds.

The Fiat 500 Abarth has been slightly modified with the nose pushed forward to accommodate the turbocharger and its two intercoolers. The intercoolers are fed by a deeper airdam with a wide central slit and two side elements.


No word on pricing, but I am sure it will be a hit and will definitely give the BMW Mini a run for its money.




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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Gran Tourismo 5 Driving Force GT from Logitech

Due to be released in May, the Logitech Driving Force GT for Gran Tourismo 5 Prologue on the PS3, features 24 position real time adjustment, 900 degree wheel rotation, Force Feedback, Pedal controls, and a Sequential stick shift.

The force feedback wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss, while the full-size gas and brake pedals deliver precise throttle and brake response

With a retail price of around $150; you better start saving now.



Source: Logitech Press Release

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Friday, February 15, 2008

LG KF700 an iPhone Killer You Decide

Looking for a tough screen phone, but you are not an iPhone fan?

Then check out the latest offering from LG; the KF700. This is a new multimedia phone from LG that combines 3 separate input methods: a 3-inch touch screen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial.

The main 3 inch screen allows you to flip through several handy widgets, including a calendar, scheduler, and memo pad, with the swipe of a finger.

The Shortcut Dial on the back lets you quickly scrolls through six user-defined features by controlling a virtual dial on screen.

The slide out key pad allows you to enter numeric information, like any ordinary phone.

And I almost forgot. It comes with:
Supoport for Google Search, Blogs, Gmail, Maps and Youtube.
Support for HSDPA 3G networks
MP3 player
MPEG4 video player
3.0 megapixel camera
Bluetooth connectivity



Source: LG Press Release

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