No, that's not a typo — "TDA" stands for tough digital assistant. This rugged PDA, the first from Olympus, can withstand a 4-foot drop to the concrete and keep on ticking. The R1000 ($899) runs Windows CE.Net and Linux operating systems, and offers a 320 x 240 (65,000) TFT display, memory up to 384MB, Bluetooth, and 12-hour batter life.
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No, that's not a typo — "TDA" stands for tough digital assistant. This rugged PDA, the first from Olympus, can withstand a 4-foot drop to the concrete and keep on ticking. The R1000 ($899) runs Windows CE.Net and Linux operating systems, and offers a 320 x 240 (65,000) TFT display, memory up to 384MB, Bluetooth, and 12-hour batter life.
SaveBusiness cards are all about making a strong initial statement, and few things make an impression like the combination of lasers and meat. Meat Cards ($TBA) are 100% beef jerky cards, carrying contact info or other messages that have been seared in with a 150 Watt CO2 laser. Effective and tasty.
SaveSteve McQueen was a cinematic icon, truly a legend in his own time, known for his racing passions as much as his passionate style. He brought this excitement into his movie and television career, often performing his own stunts, unheard of at the time. Steve McQueen: A Life in Pictures ($27) celebrates his legacy with large, high-quality photographs from both his professional and personal life.
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Apple's Time Machine has been a boon for Mac owners, making the tedious process of daily backups easy. Now, thanks to the Seagate Replica ($130-$200), PC users can enjoy seamless and automated backups. Unlike many external backup drives, the sleek, dockable Replica creates an entire backup system, creating a continuous backup of all data, applications, media, and even the operating system itself, updating the files on your PC automatically as changes occur. And because every change is saved, you'll have a full backup history at your fingertips, allowing you to restore from any previous version. A bootable CD is also provided, should your operating system get funky. [via]
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Hair trimming is an important, even critical part of male grooming. To help us master this delicate art form, we need the right gear. The Braun BodyCruzer Body Groomer ($60) combines their most advanced, completely water-proof electric trimmer with Gillette's Fusion razor to create the ultimate in multi-purpose shaving technology. Trim and shave longer hairs in just one stroke with the powered electric precision trimmer, using an attachable comb to control hair length. Or use the Fusion blade and enjoy an incredibly close, comfortable shave as you completely remove hair from any body area. Just be careful, there are some things you don't want to remove.
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Ever wish you could create your own flavor of chips? Now you can. The Kettle Chips Create-a-Chip Kit ($15) provides everything you need to create your own crunchy masterpiece, including seven bags of all natural seasoning blends, four bags of unseasoned chips, and three full size bags of past People's Choice winners for inspiration. Once you've perfected your recipe, go online to the Kettle Chip Challenge website to submit your mix and help inspire the next flavor of Kettle Chip.
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Designed by renowned design house RKS, the Neuma Hybrid Tattoo Machine ($400) might be the first to look as good as the body art it's used to create. Made from anodized aircraft aluminum, stainless steel, and other plastics and rubber, the Neuma Hybrid features optimized air flow for better torque and higher speeds, variable stroke length, a variable cushioning armature, a stunning design, and more, all adding up to a less painful, quicker-healing tattoo.
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Possibly the world's first virtual construction tool, the Stanley Level iPhone App (Free) is also the first truly accurate digital level available for the iPhone. Once calibrated, the Stanley Level uses the iPhones built-in accelerometer to achieve the desired angle, and displaying a bubble for perfect measurements, just like the real thing.
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Brandish some style while protecting your eyes from damaging ultraviolet radiation and glare, with the Mosely Tribes Enforcer Sunglasses ($280). A slightly more square take on the classic aviator, the Enforcer's lenses are fully polarized to enhance color and eliminate 99% of glare while preventing eye-strain and fatigue. They're perfect for daily wear but won't let the light in while you're driving, skiing, or on the water, where glare can be intense.
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If you've ever been the victim of endurance sports, you're no doubt acquainted with the supreme chaffing that often accompanies feats of extreme athletic prowess. DZ-NUTS ($22) is a high viscosity chamois cream that features green tea, evodia and masterwort designed to prevent friction in unfortunate places. Someone send a tube to Andy Bernard.
SaveCelebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with Jose Cuervo Especial Silver ($18). This premium silver tequila was blended with smoothness in mind, is bottled directly after distillation, and contains light Agave notes and a smooth, clean finish, without the harsh bite of your normal tequila shot. Pick up a bottle on your way home and have a couple shots for us.
SaveShare your pictures no matter where they are with the Kaleido R7 Wireless Digital Frame ($200). With a drool-worthy design reminiscent of Sony's XEL-1, the Wi-Fi enabled R7 lets you stream pics directly from your Mac or PC, content from RSS feeds, and more, or playback images stored in the 512MB of built-in memory, from a variety of memory cards via a built-in multi-reader, or from a thumb drive via the USB port. In addition, it sports touch-based controls, and a pivoting, rotating, 7-inch LED-backlit 800x480 screen, letting you see both your landscape and portrait pics in full size.
SaveBusiness cards are all about making a strong initial statement, and few things make an impression like the combination of lasers and meat. Meat Cards ($TBA) are 100% beef jerky cards, carrying contact info or other messages that have been seared in with a 150 Watt CO2 laser. Effective and tasty.
SaveEnjoy the sprawling epic of the man who ages backwards in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ($16-$26). Nominated for 13 Oscars, including a Best Actor nod for star Brad Pitt, this 165-minute epic features top-notch performances from Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, and Pitt, and boasts some of the most impressive visual effects seen outside the sci-fi/comic book realm, along with an engaging story that spans a lifetime.
SaveForget your normal sandals — this summer, flip your burgers (or copies) wearing these flippy floppies. Made in Brazil since 1962, Havaianas Flip Flops ($18) are simple, rubber, monochrome flip flops that will keep your feet comfortable while leaving the attention to your attire.
Get four showers in one with the new Kohler Flipside Showerhead ($105). This unique handheld sprayer features a chrome-like finish, and a flippable inner sprayhead offering four different shower experiences — a relaxing dense downpour, a focused, invigorating spray, a drenching, circular-pattern spray, or a standard, traditional shower — that are all just a flip away. [via]
SaveGo from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic spikes to ward off water and grease, making them self cleaning, and both breathe and stretch, leaving you comfortable as you commute.
SaveKeep your tools, gardening supplies, cold weather clothes, enormous stash of drugs — whatever — save and sound inside a Rubbermaid ActionPacker ($26-$94). Available in a variety of capacities, from 8-48 gallons, these rough and rugged storage containers feature weather-resistant construction, tough, lockable latches, double walls for added strength, and a 6-year warranty.
SaveWi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, built-in memory card reader, Ethernet, LCD display, and DLNA certification. No, it's not a new computer: it's the HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One ($250). This versatile box offers scanning, copying, multi-page faxing, high-speed (33ppm black, 32ppm color) printing, and borderless, high-res photo printing at sizes up to 8.5x11. With wireless printing options galore, it's a one-stop shop for your home office.
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Yeah, yeah. We know this thing isn't exactly news to many of you, but the PalmOne LifeDrive ($499) is one of the most lust-worthy gadgets you'll see this year. This compact and powerful device features a brushed aluminum exterior and a 4GB hard drive on the inside for tons of storage. The LifeDrive offers a slew of features including built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a voice recorder, MP3 player, photo viewer, a Web browser, and support for... [More]
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No, that's not a typo — "TDA" stands for tough digital assistant. This rugged PDA, the first from Olympus, can withstand a 4-foot drop to the concrete and keep on ticking. The R1000 ($899) runs Windows CE.Net and Linux operating systems, and offers a 320 x 240 (65,000) TFT display, memory up to 384MB, Bluetooth, and 12-hour batter life.... [More]
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