Not all messenger bags are for business. The Timbuk2 Dolores Chiller ($110) is a portable cooler disguised as a messenger, offering a fully insulated interior, a metal bottle opener on the strap, durable ballistic nylon construction, waterproof TPU lining, and enough capacity for at least 12 cans of suds. [via]
It's great that Apple has moved almost all their laptops over to the über-solid Unibody aluminum format, but not so great for those that liked the understated black models of MacBooks and PowerBooks past. The new Stealth MacBook Pro ($6,000) coats the new 15-inch MBP with SofTouch material, leaving it with a no-nonsense matte black finish that any spy would be proud of. Other features include a custom matte screen, a 256GB SSD, 8GB of RAM, and an aire of exclusivity that only a limited edition run of ten units can buy.
Watch the Spartans battle in the highest quality possible with 300: The Complete Experience ($28). This packed Blu-ray set includes a digital copy of the film, a 40-page book including behind-the-scenes production photos, never-before-seen-sketches, and a walk-through of the new features, an army of new featurettes, BD-Live functionality, and a new interactive picture-in-picture experience to let you see the story from three different angles.
Based on a sketch from Steve Prefontaine's notebook, this running shoe combines throwback styling and the latest Nike tech for impressive results. The Nike Air Zoom Hayward + 3 ($82) features a flexible, Nike Free-inspired midsole with Natural Motion Engineering, ripstop-reinforcing, and a Zoom Air unit in the heel. They're also Nike+ compatible.
Sponsored ProductWhen we reviewed TuneUp, we said it was "quite possibly the most important piece of software any music lover can buy." And with a beautiful new facelift, TuneUp is still a must-have organizational tool that automagically cleans up your digital music collection. TuneUp plugs into iTunes to fix mislabeled music (like "Track01", "Unknown Artist" and "Jay-Z" spelled 5 different ways), fill in missing cover art, alert you to concerts and other cool stuff. Get 10% off TuneUp Gold with promo code: UNCRATE2.
Blacked-out from fender to fender, the 2009 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 ($7,900) is an affordable, no-frills chopper that's begging to be customized. The latest Harley Dark Custom motocycle, the Iron 883 offers plenty of old-school, anti-plastic style, including front fork gaiters, a drag-style handlebar, side-mount license plate holder, a chopped rear fender, a straight cut shorty dual exhaust, and 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels (19-inch front, 16-inch rear) with a fat 150 mm rear tire. The bike is powered by the impressive Evolution 883cc V-Twin engine.
Bring that authentic smokehouse flavor home with the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker ($275-$380). Available in huge (22.5-inch) or luggably-large (18.5-inch) sizes, these understated cookers are made from porcelain-enameled premium-grade steel, and offer two nickel-plated cooking grates, a water pan that adds steam to the cooking process for more tender, juicier meats, individual vents on the bowl and lid for optimal air-flow control, and a top-mounted thermometer. To get the most from it, follow the Five Easy Lessons found in the excellent Low & Slow.
Know the weather at your favorite course days before your tee time with the Bushnell Golf FXi Weather Forecaster ($125). This nifty gadget uses a wireless USB dongle attached to your computer to grab current, RealFeel and forecasted high and low temperatures, morning, afternoon and evening forecasts for the current and next three days, UV index, chance of precipitation, wind speed and direction. In addition, it offers an alarm with snooze, a backlight that changes color with current weather conditions, a lightning alert, the ability to save five favorite courses, and a database of over 16,000 courses in the US.
Add some edge to your work wardrobe with The Hill-Side Ties ($80-$87). Made in New York City, these slim, stylish ties are available in selvedge cotton and hemp indigo denim, selvedge khaki chino, and dark tan waxed canvas, each designed for everyday use, gaining character as they break in.
Instant BBQ. The EZ Grill, available in regular size ($5; 1.81 lbs) and party size ($10; 3.31 lbs), is a portable, disposable grill that lights with one match and cooks for up to 1 ½ hours. The 100% recyclable portable grill comes complete with foil pan, grill grate, stand and 100% natural charcoal. Keep one in your car for impromptu tailgating or as part of a well-fed survival kit.
Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
It might not be the all-in-one home theater box of your dreams, but the new Yamaha NeoHD ($600-$800) is certainly a step in the right direction. This streamlined receiver features three HDMI, two component, one composite, and both optical and digital audio inputs for hooking up your gear, along with an on-screen menu system — no more silly front panel LEDs — to control it all via a simplified remote. It also packs a 5.1-capable amp for powering speakers of your choice, IR blasters for controlling all the connected gadgets, and Wi-Fi in the more upscale model. [via]
Tag's legendary Monaco series is back and looking better than ever. The new Tag Heuer Monaco LS Chronograph Calibre 12 ($TBA) is a modern masterpiece, featuring a high-tech face with separate indicators for the date, chronograph minutes and hours, and a linear system for the current second, water resistance up to 100 meters, and your choice of either a black alligator or stainless steel strap.
No matter if you're pushing, slicing, fading, hooking, pulling, or drawing, this driver will have your shot fixed in no time. The Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT Driver ($300), available in a traditional round head or square-shape (shown), gives you eight different head positions in one club, letting you adjust face angle, lie angle, and loft for dramatically improved ball flight. The shaft on the STR8-FIT is Nike's UST Proforce AXIV Core, which features a strengthening core material for greater impact and faster swings. The driver also features a new 360° grip design for any grasp. Our Nike SQ Dymo Squared STR8-FIT definitely added several yards to our used-to-be-pathetic drives the first time we took it out. (It's also making the TaylorMade R9 look a little wimpy.) But don't take our word for it — Nike STR8-FIT technology has already won at Augusta.
Since 1857, Klein Tools has been making American gems like this Klein Leather Tool Bag ($170). Made entirely of thick, tanned leather, this rugged, pocketless bag sports a large compartment for gear, reinforced ends, a double-ply base with steel studs, and triple-riveted rolled loop handles. Use it to tote your hand tools for the next 50 years or just use it to store your magazines in the living room.
Carry groceries, goodies, or drunken buddies on the Madsen Bucket Cargo Bike ($1300). This 8-speed hauler features SRAM X5 trigger shifters, Promax disc brakes, a hi-ten steel frame, a 40-gallon rigid plastic cargo container, and a removable bench seat and two seatbelts. Ditch the car, keep the trunk. [Thanks, Gaige]