Sonance Kayak Speaker is Designed to Suspend Vertically & Horizontally

 

Are you a little concerned that your stereo speakers are totally boring looking? The new Sonance Kayak speaker looks more like a decoration than a speaker system. The unique speaker can be suspended vertically or horizontally and was designed by NACSounds; an Italian audio design team and it utlilizes the Sonance quality of speakers. Available in 14 different finishes and is capable of delivering “audio amplification of 60+60 watts (RMS)” from a single speaker. The suggested retail price will be $2,900 and it will make its debut at the 2008 CEDIA Expo in September.

 

Knalihs Athem Diamond Encrusted iPhone 3G - Only 50 Available

Here we go again another diamond encrusted cell phone but this time it’s the iPhone 3G. We mentioned Knalihs Athem in July for their diamond encrusted Nokia 8800 Saphire Arte and now they are at it again. This is a first for the 3G version of the iPhone and Knalihs Athem is taking the bull by the horns and encrusting the phone with 475 diamonds that weigh in at 3.75 carats in total. Only 50 of these will be made for worldwide consumption. The first 10 sold will cost 10K and then any sold afterwards will increase dramatically. What a bargain!

Memorex’s Suer Cheap SimpleSave Photo & Video Back-Up Disc

 

Memorex’s SimpleSave Photo & Video Back-Up Disc is a smart and super cheap way to easily back up your photos and videos. For the fraction of the cost of an external hard drive, you can pop one of the SimpleSave discs in to your computer and they will automatically back up and burn a disc with all your photos and videos. It’s dead simple, no software is required and it costs just $14.99 for a 5 pack. The only thing that is bothering us is that this technology is very similiar to Clickfree. So who copied who?

 

NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Tank Keeps Tabs on Your Pulse

The sleeveless and somewhat stylish NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Tank has special electronic sensing technology integrated directly in to its fabric that monitors your heart rate. A tiny transmitter snaps into a pocket in the shelf bra to send data to a compatible heart rate monitor wrist watch, a cardio machine or other monitoring device.  The Tank comes in several colors including coral, white and black and it is made of quick drying nylon Lycra with a second-skin fit. Ok, sounds good and all but why you want to wear a shirt like this? For starters, by being aware of your heart rate can tell if you whether you are not exercising hard enough to burn fat or if you are exercising so hard that it’s dangerous.

Behringer’s Guitar Link UCG102 Transforms Your Computer in to a Recording Studio

We’ve seen guitars specifically designed to interface with your computer via USB but the downside of guitars like those is that you’re stuck with that model. However Behringer’s Guitar Link UCG102 let’s you use your own guitar to connect to your computer. From there you can transform your computer in to a recording studio with amps and effects. Included is the Guitar Combos BEHRINGER Edition from Native Instruments, Kristal Audio Engine multi-track sequencer and Audacity audio editor. The Guitar Link also features a headphone output for silent practicing. The Guitar Link retails for just $74.40 - making it a really affordable way to jumpstart your music career.

123 Play Offers Free Ad-Supported Games for Your Mobile

For some reason, it often feels just wrong to shell out money on a money on a game for your phone. Maybe it’s because of the tiny screen size or the relativity short gameplay involved with most mobile games. For those of you who have a hard time parting with your cash for these games it’s worth checking out 123Play.com which offers free ad supported mobile games. Ads will pop up before and afteryou play a game, but it’s a small price to pay for the price of nothing.

ION LP 2 CD USB Turntable with Direct-to-CD Recording

ION has actually already come out with a device that takes your old LPs and transfers them into LPs, but their latest LP recording device bypasses your computer and lets you record directly to a CD. That makes the process of salvaging and backing up those LPs so much more enjoyable and hassle free. Included with the package is the EZ Vinyl Converter 2 software for PC and EZ Audio Converter for Mac for hassle-free recording as well as Sound recording/editing software to reduce noise, clicks, pops from your recordings. However all this software is totally optional and you don’t have to use a computer to record to the LP to CD. The ION LP 2 CD USB Turntable retails for $349 at Amazon.

Keys U See Large Print Keyboard for the Visually Impaired

For those that are touch typists, reading the keys on a keyboard really isn’t an issue. However, for people with vision problems or people new to computers, the large print Keys U See keyboard is the peripheral to have. The letters on the Keys U See keyboard are over 400% larger, the keyboard also includes one-touch internet, email, and media hot keys and it even comes with a free keyboard cover. That isn’t too shabby for $39.95, even if its available black/yellow, black or white designs are pretty gnarly.

Chordette Gem Adds Bluetooth & USB to Ordinary Hi-Fi Systems

The Chordette Gem is a curious-looking device that works as an add on for your Hi-fi system. We’re not used to coming accross add-ons for Hi-fi devices, but this one actually makes sense. The Chordette Gem adds bluetooth A2DP to your Hi-fi system as well as a USB port so that you can connect your PC to your Hi-Fi. And why would you want to have Buetooth connected to your Hi-Fi system? For starters, you can then connect your cell phone or A2DP enabled MP3 player to your Hi-FI system for streaming music wirelessly. The Chordette Gem retails for 399GBP (about $800 USD), making it out of reach for most ordinary folks and really left as an indulgence for audiophiles. And to further justify the high price, they’re even selling it in a selection of colors including red, gold, green, white, purple and black. But really, if there was any gadget that didn’t need to come in different color choices, this is certainly it.

Swiss Army 16GB SwissFlash Flight Is Not Your Grandpa’s Pocket-Knife

Have you ever been out in the woods and you think to yourself wow I could really use a 16GB SwissFlash Flight right about now? Well you’re in luck because it seems Swiss Army really doesn’t care if they include a knife these days into their famous line of Pocket Tools, as long as there is a a Flash Drive included. Because you know that is really the new way to protect yourself in the woods or cut something open. Not only does this new tool come with a 16GB Flash drive it also includes a pen and LED mini white light. So the next time you whip out your blade you can tell your victim not to worry its only a USB Drive. The SwissFlash Flight 16 GB retails for $212.00

Light Cast Puts the Disco Ball to Shame

Who doesn’t like a nice aurora borealis on your ceiling? If your in the mood to get a little psychodelic than maybe you would like the Light Cast from Gadgetshop. Light Cast will deliver the most awesome synchronized light show to any music source you input in to it. There are 33 different LED colors in this little box that beat and pulsate in unison to the sound of the of your music which uses “Smartbeat” technology. The Light Cast is only £59.99 and will make the perfect compliment to any party.

Ego Electric Scooter, the Scooter that Laughs in the Face of Gas

The Ego Electric Street Scooter won’t cost you a penny on gas as it is a fully electric scooter. Topping out a 30MPH it won’t compete with a motorcycle but if you need a good money saving mode of transportation, this works. Under the hood is a 1400 watt motor thats is enought to wizz through slow vechicles. Just plug it into the nearest electrical outlet and an eight hour charge gives you 40 miles of scootering. You can do a quick three hour charge which will get you to places close by quickly too. It also comes in Blue, Red, and Silver. There is a horn, brakes, turn signal, etc…in addition there is a place to store a coat. Of course there is always a catch. The Ego Electric Street Scoota is only sold in the UK and is already out of stock till September 29th. But if you are overseas head of over to Firebox UK, it’s available for £999.95. It will be green for the enviornment and in your wallet.

iPhone One Piece Outfit is For Your Baby

Maybe your baby can’t use the iPhone yet, but he/she can wear it. Yes as naueous as this may be - there is a one piece baby outfit to show your love of the iPhone for all to see, even if it’s on your poor kid. It may seem just like free advertisement for Apple, which we all know they certainly don’t need. But if you love your iPhone as much as your baby I’m sure this onesie for £12.95 will make the other Apple parents envious.

Armonia Media Center PCs Sport a 7″ Touch Panel

The Armonia MI and MN Media center PCs are the kind of home entertainment PCs that we would like to pimp out our living room with. The PCs sport a front 7″ touch screen panel for accessing photos, videos, music and data, as well as recording TV and checking email. On top of that, the more expensive MI line can be packed to the gills with performance via a dedicated video card of your choice, a Quad Intel Processor, DDR3 ram, up to 2 Terabytes of hard drive space and a Blue-ray drive to complete your ultimate HD set-up. Pricing begins at $1500 and up, and each rig is customizeable.

Free Exif Untrasher Software Recovers Erased Photos on Your Memory Card

One day, some unlucky soul is going to discover that they just erased some really important photos off of their camera’s memory card - without having backed them up first. And if you end up being that poor soul, you’ll want to be prepared by downloading Exif Untrasher. Exif Untrasher recovers JPEG images even after they have been deleted or your memory card has been formatted. There is actually a good amount of memory card recovery software out there, but most will cost you at-least $20 to $50 a pop. On the other hand, Exif Trasher is totally free. Unfortunately it’s only Mac compatible. Anyone know of a good alternative for PC or Linux folks?

Sena Cases Pullino Chic Leather Macbook Air Case

When it comes to the Macbook Air, it seems that companies keep coming out with really nice case designs for it - Probably because it’s thin form factor makes it easier for folks to be creative. Sena Cases Pullino is one such happening case with its reinforced leather edging in two-tone color which is available in black/red, white/red, or red black with a unique easy pull-out strap. The case is made from Italian Napa Leather and inside it’s made up of soft special velvet lining with a light protective layer and shock absorbent padding. The Pullino retails for a whopping $240, but atleast it does look the price.

Casio Workstation 200 Keyboard Connects to Your iPod

Remember the Casio keyboard? Yes, they still make them even if you think they died out with Debbie Gibson’s career. The newest addition is the WK-200 which has 76 touch touch response keys, that means the harder you hit the keys the louder the sound. The best part is that the Casio WK(Workstation)-200 keyboard has made its way into modern technology by being able to connect to an iPod or other audio devices. Once you do, you can use up to 10 seconds from the player to sing along with or you can record a sample for your next masterpiece. The keyboard still offers a slew of rhythm sounds, tones, tunes and more that you might remember and some new ones. The WK-200 will retail for $229.99.

Personal Mini Water Water Dispenser aka Water Cooler

We all get a little parched at our desks now and then. Instead of taking that long walk to the water cooler, why not quench your thirst at your desk with your very own Desktop Mini Water Dispenser. It holds 2 liter which equals 8 glasses of water and at just 5.91 in x 5.91 in x 15.75 in it will fit very nicely on your desk. It’s little piggy design is adorable but yet wouldn’t a camel been more appropriate? In any case the mini water dispenser retails for $24.49 and after hours you can fill it your little cooler with another clear beverage.

EA’s Celebrity Sports Showdown for the Wii

Are you jumping up and down as Michael Phelps makes his way into history or the fact that the 10 year olds girls… I mean 16 year old ladies Chinese gymnastic team took home gold. Well EA will be releasing around the holiday season a way for you to get a bit active too. Playing as various celebrities from Fergie to Avril Lavigne you will be able to compete in Beach Volleyball, Inner-Tubing, Curling, and many more sports. Celebrity Sports Showdown features 12 outdoor sports games and is the perfect party game for any age. The best part it’s made specifically for the Wii so you’ll burn some calories too along with your celebrity on screen. The game will retail for $39.99 [Read more]

Lexie Barnes Echo Diablo Laptop Bag Review

Lexie Barnes is back with a new line of boldly feminine laptop bags.  We reviewed the Echo bag last year with great applause and this year’s Echo bag does not disappoint either.  Often times we find laptop bags being slapped into some awkward shade of pink like a tomboy shoved into a Sunday school dress. Lexie’s collections don’t follow suit.  They exude a vibrant flow of style and color, while incorporating utility with ease.

The Echo bags come in 3 different colors- Utopia, Pacifica, and Diablo.  We received the Diablo. Although this name may make you think of fiery red colors, don’t be fooled.  It really should be named Diabla (with the feminine ending), to show its swirly daring scarlet and deep purple designs.  It is bound to get some conversations started when you are out and about.  [Read more]

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