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Punch-Out!!

It doesn't feature Mike Tyson, but that's about the only bad thing we have to say about Punch-Out!! ($47). This modern remake of everyone's favorite NES boxing game stays true to the original, with players in control of Little Mac, fighting classic opponents such as... [More]

Samsung HMX-R10 HD Camcorder

If the 720p video from your Flip Mino HD just isn't cutting it, or you find yourself filling up its storage faster than you can clear it off, check out the new Samsung HMX-R10 HD Camcorder ($500). It features a 5x zoom lens that's angled... [More]

2009 Yamaha VMAX

Mix a sportbike and a cruiser and what do you get? The 2009 Yamaha VMAX ($18,000), that's what. This mean machine looks like the cross between a Harley and a crotch rocket, with the performance to match. It features an all-new 65-degree 1679cc V4 engine,... [More]

DeLonghi Portable Air Conditioner

Need to cool down an apartment but want to take your newly-bought AC unit with you when your lease is up? Take a look at the DeLonghi Portable Air Conditioner ($750). With sleek styling, the 11,000-BTU cooling capacity unit will look great wherever you need... [More]

Belkin FlyWire

Cables are your enemy. Your secret weapon is the Belkin FlyWire ($1,000). Operating in the open 5GHz band, this system wirelessly transmits high-definition 1080p video and audio around your house. This means that you can hang your HDTV on a wall and store your components... [More]

Ion USB VCR

Time to dig out your 80's porno stash. The Ion USB VCR ($230) lets you transfer your old home movies and other VHS videos straight to digital. It offers a direct USB link to the computer, captures video in MPEG4 at resolutions up to 720x480,... [More]

Dell Studio Hybrid PC

It's about time Dell made something you won't be embarrassed to have sitting around. The Dell Studio Hybrid PC ($500 and up) is the company's smallest and greenest desktop, and can be personalized with six interchangeable color sleeves or one in bamboo. The Studio Hybrid... [More]

Vizio VMM Monitor

Vizio is adding to its HDTV line with a minimally sleek 26-inch multimedia monitor. The Vizio VMM Monitor ($450) features an all-glass ID and a height-adjustable stand (that also tilts and swivels), a touch OSD, and HDMI. Numbers include 1920 x 1200 resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio,... [More]

SonicTape Laser Tape Measure

Laser tape measures have been around for awhile, but not until recently have they become cost effective. The SonicTape Laser Tape Measure ($50) can calculate area and volume and convert readings from feet to meters and inches to centimeters (if you were so inclined). Measures... [More]

Apple MacBook Pro (Unibody)

Carved from a single piece of aluminum, the new Apple MacBook Pro ($2000-$2500) is the company's latest flagship laptop. Along with the new Unibody construction and black-rimmed, LED-backlit, glass-covered display is a new multi-touch glass trackpad, a new Mini DisplayPort connector, a new dual-chip graphics... [More]

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

We love our Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lenses — but we don't like their 75mm-like performance on our DX cams. That's why we're so pumped about the new Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens ($200; March 2009). Featuring a Silent Wave Motor, seven-blade... [More]

Canon PowerShot D10

Need a camera you can take pretty much anywhere? Check out the Canon PowerShot D10 ($330; May 2009). This rough-and-tumble point-and-shoot features a 12.1-Megapixel sensor, 3x optically stabilized lens, DIGIC 4 processor, and 2.5-inch LCD, but it's also freeze proof to 14 degrees, shockproof up... [More]

Sportsta Mask

Whether you're biking, riding, skiing, or climbing, protect your face — and your health — with the Sportsta Mask (£28; roughly $40). Featuring HEPA-style filtration for catching sub-micron pollutants and a Neotex aerated mask, the Sportsta provides maximum ventilation paired with maximum protection.... [More]

Sony BDV-E300 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Sony ups the home-theater-in-a-box ante with the BDV-E300 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System ($600; June 2009). Featuring 5.1-channel surround sound, S-AIR wireless audio capabilities, Digital Media Port suppport, Sony's XMB interface, advanced 7.1-channel audio codec support, and more, it's the perfect complement to your new... [More]

Cy-Fi Sports Speaker

Whether you're biking, boating, hiking, or doing some other activity, the Cy-Fi Sports Speaker ($180-$200) lets you listen to tunes without forcing you to wear earbuds. Available in both iPod and Bluetooth varieties, the Cy-Fi creates a wireless connection between the lightweight speaker and the... [More]

Sony HDR-TG5V HD Handycam Camcorder

Is that a high definition camcorder with a built-in GPS receiver and a 10x optical zoom in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us? That's right, the sleek, titanium encased Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam Camcorder ($1,000) is a diminutive but surprisingly full-featured HD... [More]

Athlete

Legendary sports photographer Walter Iooss has been snapping masterpieces since he got his first Sports Illustrated assignment in 1961, at the age of 16. Now, for the first time, you can own more than 150 of his stunning photos in Athlete ($23), a 14-inch hardcover... [More]

Zero S Motorcycle

With all the attention going to hybrid cars these days, it's easy to overlook some of the other modes of transportation out there, and some of them are even more economical. The Zero S ($9,950) is a fully electric motorcycle with all of the speed... [More]

Auto Engine Diagram T-Shirt

You may not know a spark plug from an alternator, but you can be sure you'll at least look cool in this Auto Engine Diagram T-shirt ($23) from Slow Shirts. It has a hand-drawn diagram of an engine in case you ever forget where that... [More]

Meade LX90GPS Telescope

Save time gazing at the stars with the Meade LX90GPS Telescope ($2,734). With its built-in Sony GPS sensor and AutoAlign technology, the telescope determines its location and aligns your scope for a tour of the universe. After that's over, you can use it to locate... [More]

Sanyo Xacti HD1010

Like the Xacti HD1 before it, Sanyo's new Xacti HD1010 ($800; July) offers small-bodied HD (this time in 1080i) recording. It features face detection for up to 12 people at once, a 300fps slow-motion video mode, a 10x optical zoom lens, image stabilization, and a... [More]

Document T-Shirt

If you're a blogger, or at least read blogs, then you've no doubt seen one of these dog-eared document icons. It's pretty much a global symbol in the web developer world (sadly of which we are a part). The Document T-shirt ($18) from SimpleBits (a... [More]

Muro Media Storage

The one major obstacle in us breaking down and joining the "My TV hangs on the wall" club has been the prospect of either having wires running all over our wall or paying someone a little better at carpentry than we are to come in... [More]

Ontour Rooster Shirt

Inspired by an old fable about a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster who quit their everyday routines to become town musicians, the t-shirts for Ontour’s blown collection really stand out from the slogans that seem to be on everyone’s chests these days.... [More]

Cube Chic

Is your little slice of office heaven (i.e. your cube) a little on the dull side? Interior designer Kelley Moore thinks she has the solution to change that via her book Cube Chic ($16). You can draw from this book ideas to transform your three... [More]

Spinner T-Shirt

If you’ve used a Mac at all since the advent of OS X, you should be familiar with the graphic on this tee. The Spinner T-Shirt ($19) is based on a UI graphic designed to illustrate the passage of time in a program — it’s... [More]

Ogio Legend Backpack

We love our messenger bags, but we realize not everyone is down with their stuff riding side-saddle. For backpack options, check out the Ogio Legend Backpack ($65). It features a back panel, side entry padded laptop sleeve, a waterproof fleece-lined pocket with a headphone exit... [More]

H20 Audio SV iP4G

If you surf, ski, or like to listen to music during long bubble baths, this is the iPod accessory for you. The SV iP4G from H20 Audio ($150) is a waterproof iPod case for fourth generation iPods that keeps the liquid out up to 10... [More]

Acrobots

Articulated models are a staple of art classes around the world, but we've never seen any like these. Acrobots ($7-$13) are articulated, but feature magnets in their feet and hands making them stackable, more posable, and (obviously) attracted to metal. While they are great for... [More]

The Clash Tokyo Calling T-Shirt

As we all know, finding cool rock tees can be a real pain. An even bigger pain is finding a cool rock tee for a cool vintage band that isn’t black — thus why we nearly shat ourselves when we found this. The Clash Tokyo... [More]

SearchAlert

Now that the TSA has the power to open any bag they want, it's hard to feel as secure about the contents of your locked bag. That is, unless you use a SearchAlert TSA Approved Luggage Lock ($9). This TSA lock lets you know with... [More]

"Funny Walk" T-Shirt

In case you haven’t seen it before, the “Ministry of Silly Walks” skit from Monty Python’s Flying Circus is one of the classic moments in comedy history. Celebrate it with the "Funny Walk" T-Shirt by Imaginary Foundation ($30). Featuring a design showing steps of evolution... [More]

MINI Clubman

The MINI family is getting a new big brother. The MINI Clubman ($TBA) retains the trademark styling and agile handling, but gains new proportions, split-rear doors and a passenger-side suicide door. The 5-door Clubman has 9.45 more inches of body length and a wheelbase that's... [More]

Posterhanger

Like so many others, we have some great vintage posters hanging out in tubes around the Uncrate office because we've never found suitable frames — that is, until now. Posterhanger ($15-$40) is available in plenty of different sizes and is the most simple, elegant poster... [More]

Nikon D300

Just when this Uncrate staffer had set his heart on a Nikon D80, here comes this beast. The Nikon D300 ($1800; Nov. 2007) is the company's new entry-level pro dSLR, and it has the features to back up its "pro" claim. Features like a new... [More]

Paul Frank Volume Knob Tee

Rockin' out has always consisted, at least in our minds, of two things — hard-ass music, and louder-the-better volume. Now we have the perfect way to show when we're in a rockin' mood with the Volume Knob Tee from Paul Frank ($28). Made from cotton... [More]

Leatherman Skeletool

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... [More]

Cardstock Greeting Card Set

Even as more and more of our communication becomes electronic, greeting cards still hold a special place in our social interactions. Instead of running to the local Hallmark every time an event comes up, take care of all your needs with this Cardstock Greeting Card... [More]

Gameday Customs Ultimate Tailgate

With football season in full swing, it's the perfect time to upgrade your standard tailgating gear to something like a Gameday Customs Ultimate Tailgate ($13900). This trailer comes packed with everything you need to have the best tailgating party in town, with features like a... [More]

Philips MCD708 Micro Sound System

Although we may seem completely enamored with iPod-specific sound systems, we still have a special place in our hearts for well designed, stylish mini-systems. The Philips MCD708 Micro Sound System ($180) features super-stylish real rosewood speakers and a clean metal-and-glass component stack that includes a... [More]

Field Notes

If you're sick of seeing Moleskines come out of everybody's pocket, feast your eyes on the rugged-looking Field Notes Memo Books ($10/3-pack). These soft-covered notebooks are filled with 48 pages of crisp graph paper, perfect for your to-do list or any of the "Practical Applications"... [More]

DirecTV Titanium Package

Wow. Dreams can come true. The DirecTV Titanium Package ($7,500/year) gives you everything DirecTV offers — every channel, every movie, every Pay Per View, every sporting event, every adult program, and every HDTV channel. Plus, you get up to 10 HD DVR receivers and a... [More]

2008 Airstream Basecamp Trailer

For those of you who ached when we posted the un-buyable Nissan Airstream BaseCamp Trailer, your time has come. The 2008 Airstream Basecamp Trailer (from $26,000) is the production version of that Cylon-esque concept, packing features like room enough to sleep two, wrap around windows,... [More]

Exploded Turntable T-Shirt

The Exploded Turntable T-Shirt from Oddica ($20) features great front and back turnable schematic designs on a black American Apparel tee. The shirt is super cool, but the best part of getting a tee from Oddica is the great packaging and goodies that come with... [More]

InsideOut Martini Glass Set

Get the classic martini shape without the tall, unstable glass with the InsideOut Martini Glass Set ($55). In addition to the added stability of the two included glasses, the design is visually interesting, and provides function as well: it helps to keep your drink cooler... [More]

Ohto Tasche Fountain Pen

Although we deal with lesser writing instruments on a regular basis, there really is nothing like a fine fountain pen for doing business. The Ohto Tasche Fountain Pen ($20) is unique in its design that allows it to take up much less room than a... [More]

Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger

Sometimes the solution to a problem is so simple, it's surprising no one has thought of it before. Such is the case with the Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger ($25). Expanding one power outlet into three, the sleek surge bar also offers two... [More]

Grids Silk Tie

We pride ourself on hunting the freshest neck ties. And the Grids Silk Tie ($90) is at the top of our list right now. Designed by Brooklyn-based duo Sovereign Beck, they're handmade of 100% silk, come in magenta or black, and show the world your... [More]

iChime

Sometimes we get our hands on a product that turns out to be more fun than we could have ever imagined. Such is the case with the iChime ($90). This customizable doorbell can be set to play any of the 50 or so included songs/sounds... [More]

Leatherman k502x Tool

You can't be a man and not appreciate the usefulness of Leatherman's products. Unfortunately, some of them have grown so big that they can no longer be carried daily in a pocket. That's why we're eyeing the Leatherman k502x ($70). It's a sleek lockback folding... [More]

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