Tell Uncrate: What Do You Want To Know About?

When will the current iPod video line be replaced/refreshed? I am holding off buying an 80gb until th enext gen comes out. And when will Apple ship laptops with Leopard?

Would like to know about smaller variations of regular sized kitchen appliances (stoves, cooktops, ovens, refrig, etc.) Easy to find Eurporean appliances, but US manufactured appliances are hard to find. WIth the increasing number of people moving back to urban areas the need for smaller, fully functional + stylish appliances is increasing. I am currently remodeling a smaller kitchen and would really like to use some of the Euro appliances - they not only look better but their size options are a huge advantage. I would like to know if there are US options that are affordable or if there is anyway to get the Euro appliances to work in the US. Thanks.

I know this may not be the type of thing for Uncrate, but, one thing that I always wish a men's magazine or website would have is how to achieve popular hairstyles. I find myself trying all different products to get a certain look, yet nothing seems to work the way I want it to. I would love to be able to know how some guy celebs get their hairstyles.

How about some camping stuff? Tents, gadgets to use, solar powered stuff... that would be really cool.

I'd like to see some websites that you all consider well designed. That includes good content too.

I'd like to know how to get the 5 o'clock shadow look that many of the male celebs are pulling off... facial hair grooming tips mostly. Just not shaving for few days doesn't look quite as good as the infamous Dolce & Gabbana ad I'm trying to emulate. Shape I guess...

How about some stuff that goes on a desk (not a computer) or in an office, but at reasonable prices!

"Green/Organic" Products( Clothing, Appliances, Food, Restaurants.

More Music.

How about the best of "small" electronics (i.e. what is the best, smallest available product in each category): computers, MP3 players, smartphones, cell phones, etc

I'd like to hear guy's strategies for quick, healthy lunches when they can't spend a lot of time packing a lunch in the morning. I can only eat so many salads...

To achieve the five o clock stubble, you might want to use one of those hair cut sheer'ers and shave it to a stubble after you've let it grown for a couple days, thats what i do.

oh and....knitting?

i suppose one day that could come into use.

How to choose clothing well to pull off the sophisticated, classy, yet casual, yet creative look ... without breaking the bank. Pulling off different hairstyles would be nice to know too.

I would like to know about trips to cool places (off the beaten path), that are not going to break the bank.

Would love to hear about good, new, and highly regarded wines. Stuff you can buy for $10-$30 a bottle (not $75)that's really good. Going to a store to buy a bottle of wine is daunting. Good recomendations for a good wine that won't break the bank are always helpful.

I'd be interested in knowing what Uncrate's picks are for the best men's deodorants. It seems they all stop working after a while.

Bikes: mountian, road etc...

This isn't as much a recommendation for content as for the site.

How about letting us comment on posts OTHER than "tell us your . . ." stuff? I've often wanted to say something, i.e. if I've used a product before (and it's been great, or if it's been pure crap) and would love to endorse or knock it, but to no avail.

Gary-

Good Luck your guess is as good as any "professional blogger"'s guess.

http://guides.macrumors.com/Buyer's_Guide

This is great for all Apple products.

Your site is great, but it leaves a little to be desired. My impressions of Uncrate.com make me feel like this is the tech section of any mens magazine. You suggest cool products that range from appliances to a cool CD or DVD we should pick up. But I feel like I am missing the cool advice you get from the better mens magazines.

Why don't you have some more in depth articles on how to put together the ultimate action DVD collection, or how to put together the ultimate bedroom. Men like projects. Give me something to do with all this new cool stuff I just bought.

Peter-

I fully agree with you. I would spend much more time on this site if that was possible.

Excellent Idea!

Home decorating hints. Like a lot of people I have moved into an unfurnished apartment, and its bare. Should I hang prints or paintings on the walls and will they hold?

What about other items, can plants survive indoors? Is there a bean bag that doesn't look childish and less than $100.

What about a humidor that can hold a decent number of cigars and without too much maintenance.

I second the idea for men projects.

I just moved into a small studio. It is brand new and very nice. I am not good at buying furniture and things to put in, but I can visualize the finished look I am going for.

I have looked all over the web, and cant find a site that can help me plan it out.

Maybe not for this site...but anyone have ideas?

I feel like uncrate needs to have a little better taste in Fashion. Some of the clothes and shoes you have posted on the site show some terrible taste. As much as i love this site and shop off of it a lot, i've never found a clothing item that is decent. Other than that i think you guys do a great job on gadgets, Phones, ipods, etc. You might want to feature more cars as well.

All very good ideas.. Camping, lunch stuff, "green" stuff, and projects sound great to me.

Marshall, I often buy clothes from fancy and expensive labels, but after the season is over or from a place like Nordstrom Rack. Nice, classy clothes can be found for a great discount that way, and when you're buying everything separately and at different times it never matches quite right. So when you put an outfit together from these parts your creativity and sophistication are automatically ingrained in your style of dress.

I think enabling comments for every postis a great idea.

Music reviews are good, but it would nice to nice to review something else then just rock..

More "Best of..." from the users. I like to hear what other have experienced that I may want to look at/use/go to/etc...

outdoor gear, and definitely more music...

i would just suggest for clothes/hair style stuff
and yeah i agree with the jhardesty8 guy-more music stuff

and i gotta agree with Drew,Marshall,and Carl

defiantly what Carl said-what deodorants DO work?

Comment I most agree with here is the fashion tips. For those of us that aren't hanging out in hip bars all the time or don't have a multitude of gay friends - how tf do we put together fashionable looks at a decent price. the denver hayes and golf shirts just ain't cutting it anymore. I don't want to yank out the suits but i'm sick of the khaki thang.

I love the books featured on uncrate..how about making book reviews a regular feature, or an uncrate-style list of 'must have/must read' books or all time...

and some affordable furniture for a bachelor pad (loungers, recliners, bar stools etc.)

I agree with allowing comments on every post, i think that would at least double the amount of time i spent here each day.

I also agree with creating projects, maybe like one per week, love the idea of must have dvd's/books/cd's, maybe i-pod playlists.

of course more fashion and trendy tips would be very cool, and last i like the idea of giving tips on how to find affordable furniture/clothes that are still fashionable

How about a list of essential types of liquer/alcohol/wine/mixers to start a mini bar. could include a list of like 5-10 things, and then a list of the different kinds of drinks you could make with them.

i want to know about good posture, comfortable shoes, and more sustainable products

the uncrate imix's are great but spare....only 3 so far?!...how about more updates...or maybe even a "what reader's are listening to" section

Guys, to clarify... this is not the place to suggest site improvements. This thread is for you guys to tell us what you'd like to see in future 'Tell Uncrate' stories. Email us if you've got some suggestions for the site specifically. Cheers.

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Tell Uncrate your 5-10 favorite/most visited/daily visited sites.

i agree with the other (numerous) comments about fashion. we want real fashion advise. as much as i love elecronics, shopping and fashion are what i feel you could improve upon. not just one article of clothing, suggest pairs or combinations of items from multiple places.

I would like to know more about nice bedrooms, including beds and desks

So,, without delving too deeply into the man-bag territory haha I would like to know what's out there for cool laptop transportation! Uncrate always finds cool brands with great offerings that aren't the standard names. Gucci, LV, or Boss..ugh their accessories seem all the same (i.e. boring). Obscure preferred !
THANKS-

How about what every man should have in his bathroom. What kinds of: moisturizers, shaving cream, the best razor, face wash, soap, aftershave, etc. Essentially, a list of the best products to have for a reasonable price and still lets us feel masculine.

Hot Deals on "Stuff".

WOMEN...Duh!

more UK based products! or a specialist site for UK readers would be good

Ben

more columns on sneakers and athletic shoes that the normal guy could actually pull off. some hot chicks would be nice too

how about some posts themed around stuff that has good style but isn't incredibly expensive...maybe even cheap?

Summer is coming up, summer clothes would be great. Perhaps linen pants and sandals?

More affordable stuff.

Agreed we need more combinations of clothing items you know(shoes & a jacket). I would like Uncrate to be a bit more transparent like know who's the writer that picked the item, show us the Uncrate office. Also try not to show your apple bias when featuring an item for the PC.

Sandals.

Finding sandals suck. Black, modern, casual but almost dressy, comfortable sandals. Bring 'em on.

Looking for some gift ideas to give to the guys in my wedding party.

Dave --

I just got the Mark Nason Nefarious Sandal. Love it. Check it out.

PLEASE POST SOME COOL CHEAP STUFF!!!

I speak for all of the nerd-dads out there that would like to see some fresh, functional, stylish and semi-affordable baby/kid stuff. Bring it! (Actually, it doesn't haveto be affordable, just entertaining in it's design and laughable at its absurdly high prices.)

I agree with the men's grooming products, plus it would also be good to have a review of cell phone reliability, good features, battery life, etc. Great idea!!

How about the best hidden gem restaurant or bar. I love those small family owned places with amazing food and good atmosphere, but they can be tough to find.

cigars are a great topic! and hows about something to sit in when you smoke em' comfy chairs that are not bean bags, chairs that look good but are still manly, and comfy!

All Inclusive Honeymoon reviews

Looks like I'm not the only one who was hoping for more fashion info. It'd be nice to have some sort of What's Hot (and What's Not) in Men's Fashion every so often. Maybe you could include links to some favorites for over and under $100 per item.

Id like to see a whole post about different mens hairstyles (short, medium, long, etc.)

Id also like to see more about road biking and mountain biking.

That would be great

thought of another one. how about an article about custom clothing. more exact, shirts. i would love to know my options out there to getting (affordable, and great quality) custom tailored shirts.

even better, locations in new york city.

i would like to know about cars

luxury suvs especially

Again: Guys, to clarify... this is not the place to suggest site improvements. This thread is for you guys to tell us what you'd like to see in future 'Tell Uncrate' stories. Email us if you've got some suggestions for the site specifically. Cheers.

I want to know more about the latest music it would be great if you guys had a brother blog for that

The proper way to wear a suit... tie knots, sleeve length, flat front vs. pleats, different styles, etc.

thanks for deleting my previous post.

in summary, it said i want cheap stuff.

I once saw a British guy wearing a short sleeved collared shirt made out of a material with a very high paper content. It looked really comfortable and cool for the summer. I'd love to know where to get one.

Topics I would like to see in "Tell Uncrate" :

-Which websites do you visit daily/regularly?

-What's your favorite bag for specific use(gym, everyday, compact for few small things, etc)?

-What do you do to treat yourself (massage, shopping, special meal, etc)?

-Best T.V. shows/movies

I want to know about the newest coolest outdoor bbq grills. Spring + Summer = BBQ!

I just want everyone to continue ignoring the point of this thread. In fact, I think all of this denigration is turning out to be much more entertaining. This 'Tell Uncrate' should be officially renamed.

So, in the spirit of things I want to see more posts. Competing websites nearly triple Uncrate’s rate of posting. Even though this site has more of a “sophisticated” vibe for the evolving male. And we all know that Quality trumps Quantity... Well, most of the time.

I second the guy looking to see more micro appliances. Also, more clothing and furniture.