Who would have thought that the hot new Android device of the month would come from previously dead-in-the-water Motorola? The Motorola Droid ($200; November 6) is Verizon's newest iPhone competitor, and the star (if you can call it that) of its new iDon't advertising campaign. Apart from being the first device to debut running Android 2.0 -- complete with the all-new Google Maps Navigation -- the Droid is rocking some seriously nice specs, including an ARM Cortex A8 processor, a 3.7-inch, 480x854 touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, Bluetooth, GPS, a slide-out keyboard, an included 16GB SD card, and more.
SaveWe're not ever going to be proponents of leaving your robot ear Bluetooth headset in at all times, but the Jabra Stone ($130) is the first to even tempt us. Featuring a terrific new shape, the Stone curves around the back of your ear, and fits into the included charger to create a solid stone-like shape. Other niceties include Noise Blackout Extreme technology that uses dual mics to reduce background noise, soft rubber padding for added comfort, and touch volume controls.
Hide your addiction with the InPulse Blackberry Smartwatch ($150). It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your Blackberry, letting you discreetly check emails, texts, and Twitter updates without busting out the phone. The InPulse sports a 1.3-inch full color OLED display, a built-in vibrating motor, and a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery.
SaveIt's been a while since we've seen a pocket-worthy phone come from Moto, but it's been ever longer since it released a phone running Android. The Motorola CLIQ ($TBA; Fall 2009) is actually Moto's first Android device, and it's off to a strong start with a proprietary interface skin called MOTOBLUR that brings all your social networks, contacts, and important news together in one handy little interface. Other features include Wi-Fi, 3G networking, a 3.1-inch touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and video, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD storage, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and more.
SaveWish that the Pre was a little more like your old Treo? Your wish has been granted with the Palm Pixi ($TBA; Q4 2009). This candy bar-style phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, the same WebOS that powers the Pre, GPS and an accelerometer, a slightly more squat 2.63-inch, 320x400 display, a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, Bluetooth 2.1, 8GB of built-in memory, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, and more. Also like it's big brother, it will be available exclusively on Sprint at launch.
SaveLooking for an alternative to the iPhone and Android? The Nokia N900 (€500; October 2009) looks like a good bet. Featuring a beefy ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of RAM, OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration, a WVGA touchscreen, Wi-Fi, HSPA, full Flash support, a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 32GB of storage, and more, the N900 runs the company's new Linux-based Maemo 5 software, offering full-fledged computing power in a pocketable form factor. [Thanks, Tyler]
SaveHere's one headset that won't make you look like a tool. The Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset ($130) sports a deceptively simple, sleek, and sexy design, with the technology to back it up. Features include Dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology to capture your voice while canceling background noise, WindSmart tech with three layers of protection against wind noise, a carrying case that doubles as a portable charging station, ear gel tips for a comfortable fit, QuickPair to make Bluetooth pairing less of a pain, and more. [via]
SaveFor HTC and Android, third time's a charm. The HTC Hero ($TBA) is the handset giant's third Android phone, but arguably their first lust-worthy effort. Continuing the chin motif of the company's previous models, the Hero boasts a gorgeous new custom Android UI called Sense, a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen, a 5-megapixel cam with autofocus, aGPS, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, 512MB of onboard memory with microSD expansion, and Flash support. [via]
SaveGet DVD-level video playback and recording in the Samsung Omnia II ($TBA). Packing a 3.7-inch, AMOLED resistive touchscreen with WVGA (480 x 800) resolution, this powerhouse smartphone offers a 5 megapixel camera, 720x480 video recording and playback, between 2GB and 16GB of internal storage along with a microSD storage slot, HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, aGPS, the TouchWiz 2.0 user interface, and more.
SaveHere's one headset that won't make you look like a tool. The Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset ($130) sports a deceptively simple, sleek, and sexy design, with the technology to back it up. Features include Dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology to capture your voice while canceling background noise, WindSmart tech with three layers of protection against wind noise, a carrying case that doubles as a portable charging station, ear gel tips for a comfortable fit, QuickPair to make Bluetooth pairing less of a pain, and more. [via]
SaveHide your addiction with the InPulse Blackberry Smartwatch ($150). It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your Blackberry, letting you discreetly check emails, texts, and Twitter updates without busting out the phone. The InPulse sports a 1.3-inch full color OLED display, a built-in vibrating motor, and a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery.
SaveWe're not ever going to be proponents of leaving your robot ear Bluetooth headset in at all times, but the Jabra Stone ($130) is the first to even tempt us. Featuring a terrific new shape, the Stone curves around the back of your ear, and fits into the included charger to create a solid stone-like shape. Other niceties include Noise Blackout Extreme technology that uses dual mics to reduce background noise, soft rubber padding for added comfort, and touch volume controls.
Who would have thought that the hot new Android device of the month would come from previously dead-in-the-water Motorola? The Motorola Droid ($200; November 6) is Verizon's newest iPhone competitor, and the star (if you can call it that) of its new iDon't advertising campaign. Apart from being the first device to debut running Android 2.0 -- complete with the all-new Google Maps Navigation -- the Droid is rocking some seriously nice specs, including an ARM Cortex A8 processor, a 3.7-inch, 480x854 touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, Bluetooth, GPS, a slide-out keyboard, an included 16GB SD card, and more.
SaveGet DVD-level video playback and recording in the Samsung Omnia II ($TBA). Packing a 3.7-inch, AMOLED resistive touchscreen with WVGA (480 x 800) resolution, this powerhouse smartphone offers a 5 megapixel camera, 720x480 video recording and playback, between 2GB and 16GB of internal storage along with a microSD storage slot, HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, aGPS, the TouchWiz 2.0 user interface, and more.
SaveLooking for an alternative to the iPhone and Android? The Nokia N900 (€500; October 2009) looks like a good bet. Featuring a beefy ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of RAM, OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration, a WVGA touchscreen, Wi-Fi, HSPA, full Flash support, a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 32GB of storage, and more, the N900 runs the company's new Linux-based Maemo 5 software, offering full-fledged computing power in a pocketable form factor. [Thanks, Tyler]
SaveIt's been a while since we've seen a pocket-worthy phone come from Moto, but it's been ever longer since it released a phone running Android. The Motorola CLIQ ($TBA; Fall 2009) is actually Moto's first Android device, and it's off to a strong start with a proprietary interface skin called MOTOBLUR that brings all your social networks, contacts, and important news together in one handy little interface. Other features include Wi-Fi, 3G networking, a 3.1-inch touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and video, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD storage, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and more.
SaveWish that the Pre was a little more like your old Treo? Your wish has been granted with the Palm Pixi ($TBA; Q4 2009). This candy bar-style phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, the same WebOS that powers the Pre, GPS and an accelerometer, a slightly more squat 2.63-inch, 320x400 display, a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, Bluetooth 2.1, 8GB of built-in memory, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, and more. Also like it's big brother, it will be available exclusively on Sprint at launch.
SaveSure, it runs the not-so-hot Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, but if you're determined to pick up a new Windows Phone, you can't do better than the HTC HD2 ($TBA; Early 2010). As the first Windows phone with HTC's Sense user interface, the HD2 is way more usable than the average Microsofty phone, and it packs some serious features, such as a 4.3-inch, 480x800 capacitive touch screen, HSPA 3G networking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and a dual LED flashlight, a standard 3.5mm audio jack, microSD storage, GPS, a compass, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and more.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveLeave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
SaveKnown primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
SaveThink you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
SaveWho needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
SaveWhat would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
SaveJust in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
SaveSure, it runs the not-so-hot Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, but if you're determined to pick up a new Windows Phone, you can't do better than the HTC HD2 ($TBA; Early 2010). As the first Windows phone with HTC's Sense user... [More]
Who would have thought that the hot new Android device of the month would come from previously dead-in-the-water Motorola? The Motorola Droid ($200; November 6) is Verizon's newest iPhone competitor, and the star (if you can call it that) of... [More]
We're not ever going to be proponents of leaving your robot ear Bluetooth headset in at all times, but the Jabra Stone ($130) is the first to even tempt us. Featuring a terrific new shape, the Stone curves around the... [More]
Hide your addiction with the InPulse Blackberry Smartwatch ($150). It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your Blackberry, letting you discreetly check emails, texts, and Twitter updates without busting out the phone. The InPulse sports a 1.3-inch full color OLED display,... [More]
It's been a while since we've seen a pocket-worthy phone come from Moto, but it's been ever longer since it released a phone running Android. The Motorola CLIQ ($TBA; Fall 2009) is actually Moto's first Android device, and it's off... [More]
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Wish that the Pre was a little more like your old Treo? Your wish has been granted with the Palm Pixi ($TBA; Q4 2009). This candy bar-style phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, the same WebOS that powers the Pre,... [More]
Looking for an alternative to the iPhone and Android? The Nokia N900 (€500; October 2009) looks like a good bet. Featuring a beefy ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of RAM, OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration, a WVGA touchscreen, Wi-Fi,... [More]
Here's one headset that won't make you look like a tool. The Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset ($130) sports a deceptively simple, sleek, and sexy design, with the technology to back it up. Features include Dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology to capture... [More]
For HTC and Android, third time's a charm. The HTC Hero ($TBA) is the handset giant's third Android phone, but arguably their first lust-worthy effort. Continuing the chin motif of the company's previous models, the Hero boasts a gorgeous new... [More]
Get DVD-level video playback and recording in the Samsung Omnia II ($TBA). Packing a 3.7-inch, AMOLED resistive touchscreen with WVGA (480 x 800) resolution, this powerhouse smartphone offers a 5 megapixel camera, 720x480 video recording and playback, between 2GB and... [More]
It's that time of year again. The new iPhone 3G S ($200-$300; June 19) is the latest version of Apple's God-gadget. Packed with performance updates (the S stands for speed), the new iPhone is up to twice as fast as... [More]
Looking for a new touchscreen phone to replace both your current cell and your pocket cam? Check out the Sony Ericsson Saito ($TBA; Q4 2009). Powered by Symbian's S60 OS, the Saito features a 12.1 megapixel camera with a touch-based... [More]
Sony Ericsson is back with a pair of impressive cell phones, the first of which is the Aino ($TBA). This sexy slider uses Sony's Remote Play feature to let you control and access music and videos from your Playstation 3... [More]
Finally, an Android phone that doesn't look like it was designed in 2003. The Samsung I7500 ($TBA) packs Google's handset operating system, along with quad-band GSM, tri-band 7.2Mbps HSDPA wireless networking, a 3.2-inch, 480x320 AMOLED touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS, a five-megapixel... [More]
Aliph's Bluetooth headset gets better and bolder with the new Jawbone Prime ($130). Featuring the latest NoiseAssassin technology, the headset offers better audio quality, better background noise elimination performance, new digital wind reduction, and improved comfort. The Jawbone Prime comes... [More]
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