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Now Available. Originally posted 09/07. Whether you're a professional heli-skier or a geek stuck down in the IT department, you should always have a good multi-tool in your pocket. But if the thought of said tool weighing down your pants all day doesn't appeal, maybe it's time to get yourself something a little less bulky. The Leatherman Skeletool is an... [More]
Skip the expensive Williams-Sonoma stuff and pick up everything you need to cook great meals in this 36-piece Cooking Set from My Pro Kitchen ($280). This single-stop set includes all the essentials for a working kitchen, sourced from commercial restaurant suppliers — in other words, the same stuff the pros use, for way less money than you'd pay at a... [More]
Nikon gives new meaning to Mazda's lame "Zoom zoom zoom" slogan with the new Coolpix P80 ($400). The compact digicam boasts an impressive 18x Zoom-Nikkor lens with optical vibration reduction, a 10.1-megapixel sensor with EXPEED image processing, a 2.7-inch LCD, manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, and programmed auto shooting modes, and can shoot as many as 30 consecutive pictures at... [More]
You have a buzz cut for one reason — it's efficient. You can cut it yourself, and it requires no "product" when you're ready to step outside. No prep, no mess. So isn't it time your clipper was as equally efficient? Meet the Remington Shortcut ($30-$40). This curved cutting system follows the shape of your head better than traditional clippers... [More]
Brighten up your dwelling and save some energy at the same time with Solatube ($TBD). Like a skylight you can use anywhere, the Solatube system captures the sun's natural light and sends it down a highly reflective tube into your living area. Since it draws no power, it also helps lower your energy costs, making your home more eco-friendly. The... [More]
Remove the hassle of mixing gas from your mowing routine and help out the environment with the Neuton Battery-Powered Mower ($480). Like conventional mowers, the Neuton includes a mulching plug, bagger, and side discharge chute, but unlike conventional mowers, it's powered by a rechargeable 24-volt battery that provides enough juice for 45-60 minutes of mowing per charge. Plus, it's nearly... [More]
Just because the snow's gone doesn't mean you can't get some boarding in. The Freebord ($210-$340) is a snowboard for the pavement, with outside wheels that act just like the edges of a snowboard, and center wheels that act like the petex base. Need to stop? Just edge in and slide to a stop, just like you do in snow.... [More]
HD video recording for under $200 bucks? Apparently. DXG's DXG-569V HD Camcorder ($170) records real HD (up to 1280 x 720) at 30 fps, letting even the poorest college students record co-ed debauchery in pristine, 16:9 quality. The DXG-569V features a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor for still image resolution up to 8-megapixels, a lightweight vertical design, and a rotational 3-inch TFT... [More]
You've made it. You're in the big city, living the dream. In an apartment the size of a small bathroom. With no kitchen in sight. Enter the Hansen Living Instant Kitchen ($TBD). This all-in-one unit contains everything you need — oven, gas jets, electric power, refrigerator and sink. Installation involves wrangling it up two flights of narrow stairs and hooking... [More]
Leave it to the Godfather of car audio to release the best iPod sound system. The Kicker iKick iK500 ($250) is easily the most powerful iPod sound system we've tested, and blows away the oh-so-overrated Bose SoundDock. This mean-looking system features two full-range five-inch woofers, two 3/4-inch tweeters, a built-in 40-watt stereo amp, and an unexpected (but much appreciated) 6-inch... [More]
If you haven't yet picked up a Flip pocket camcorder, check out the new Kodak Zi6 ($180). This pocket-bound beauty records 60fps 720p HD video onto a SDHC card, runs on rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries but can also run off standard AA's in a pinch, and plays back video on its built-in 2.4-inch LCD. This might just be the first... [More]
Long zoom in a compact body describes the Nikon CoolPix P90 ($400) quite nicely. Built around a 24x optical wide angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, the 12.1-megapixel P90 has a 3-inch vari-angle LCD display, 4-Way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, and Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure modes.... [More]
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