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AirCraft: The Jet as Art

AirCraft: The Jet as Art

Aviation enthusiasts and technophiles alike will find enjoyment in AirCraft: The Jet as Art ($20). The 104-page book is full of beautiful photography of some of the most sophisticated machines in the world, taken by photographer, architect, graphic designer, and private pilot Jeffrey Milstein. Each... [More]

George Foreman Deep Fryer

George Foreman Deep Fryer

Remove some of the fat from your favorite fried foods with the George Foreman Deep Fryer ($145). This unique fryer uses a spinning action to remove excess fat (up to 55%) absorbed during frying, while a built-in convection element adds an extra hint of crispiness.... [More]

British Imperial Pint Glasses

British Imperial Pint Glasses

Drink your ale the way it was meant to be in one of these authentic British Imperial Pint Glasses ($7). These British style pub glasses, etched with the official European Union pint seal, finally allow you to replace your oh-so-classy Budweiser frog mugs. But these... [More]

Steelcase Home Habitat

Steelcase Home Habitat

If you've found yourself searching for a new desk, then you can thank furniture juggernaut Steelcase for releasing a perfectly practical solution dubbed the Home Habitat. It features a massive amount of desk real estate on-top of two filing drawers — all made from a... [More]

DXG-569V HD Camcorder

DXG-569V HD Camcorder

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... [More]

SwitchEasy CapsuleRebel

SwitchEasy CapsuleRebel

Got an iPhone 3G that needs protection? Then grab yourself a SwitchEasy CabsuleRebel ($25). This form-fitting hybrid case combines a soft ADSP shell with a hard Lexan outer spine that adds stability to the soft case and helps protect against shock. Available in a variety... [More]

Mad Men

Mad Men

Before there was Breaking Bad, AMC blew away expectations with the ad agency drama Mad Men ($40). Set in the "Golden Age" of advertising, the excellent show was created by a talented producer and writer of The Sopranos. The Season One DVD set ($40; July... [More]

Dell Studio Hybrid PC

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]

Buster Leather Chair

Buster Leather Chair

You deserve a chair like this. Made in North Carolina for Restoration Hardware, the Buster Leather Chair ($1,995-$2,450) features vintage-look leather, a kiln-dried hardwood frame, antiqued nailhead trim, and big ol' wings. Just add pipe, scotch, and newspaper. Also available as a recliner.... [More]

Disney/Pixar Ultimate 8-Movie Collection

Disney/Pixar Ultimate 8-Movie Collection

The Disney/Pixar Ultimate 8-Movie Collection ($110; Aug. 19) includes eight of Pixar's brilliant movies in one box. Inside you'll find Toy Story (10th Anniversary Edition), A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 (Special Edition), Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, and Ratatouille. No word yet... [More]

Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart Wii

Now available. Originally posted 04/08. Gran Turismo isn't the only legendary racing series coming out with a new installment this month. Mario Kart Wii ($50) is set to bring the series back to its N64 glory days, with a mix of brand-new and vintage tracks... [More]

Wii MotionPlus

Wii MotionPlus

Nintendo has announced a new Wii Remote accessory that aims to make your 3-D gaming experience even more lifelike. Attaching to the end of the remote, the Wii MotionPlus ($TBA) "allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation, providing players with... [More]

Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Ditch your current dorktastic Bluetooth headgear for the military-inspired Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headset ($63). Styled like a dog tag, the 3030 offers integrated music and call controls, a built-in mic, and the ability to connect to a phone and MP3 player simultaneously. The kicker?... [More]

The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You

The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You

If you're constantly thinking that your everyday aches and pains are caused by some awful, little-known disease, then we have the book for you. The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-diagnosis for Hypochondriacs ($14) is a 192-page tome of... [More]

eiCrate

eiCrate

It's bad enough you force man's best friend into a cage every night, so at least get him one that will make his friends jealous. Like the ultra modern eiCrate ($320). Ideal for dogs 4 lbs to 40 lbs, it features a removable leak-proof liner... [More]

AXE Detailer Shower Tool

AXE Detailer Shower Tool

All of you AXE haters out there are going to love this. The AXE Detailer Shower Tool ($5) is a dual-function, manly-looking body scrubber which features a rough red side for your tough parts and a soft black side for sensitive areas.... [More]

BeerTender

BeerTender

Sure, the DraughtKeg is handy, but it's also a little messy, and takes up quite a bit of room in the fridge. The Heineken BeerTender ($180) solves these problems by serving as a standalone beer-serving machine, made especially for the 5L DraughtKeg. Co-developed by Krups... [More]

Sony Bravia XBR8-Series HDTVs

Sony Bravia XBR8-Series HDTVs

Sony has rolled out its new top of the line Bravia XBR8-Series HDTVs ($TBA; Fall 2008). Consisting of two models — the full HD 1080p 55-inch KDL-55XBR8 and 46-inch KDL-46XBR8 — the sets feature a plethora of tech to produce Sony's best picture quality and... [More]

Naked Case for iPhone & iPod Touch

Naked Case for iPhone & iPod Touch

Nobody really wants to cover up the sleekness of the iPhone or iPod Touch with a gaudy case. But if you want to keep it protected, what are you to do? For a nearly invisible solution, check out the Naked Case ($35; iPhone/Touch). Billed as... [More]

iPhone 3G

iPhone 3G

Time to upgrade. Apple overlord Steve Jobs just introduced the all-new iPhone 3G ($199-$299). Besides the faster 3G wireless connection speeds and all of the previous revolutionary iPhone features, the new model also gets built-in GPS, better battery life (10 hours of talk time on... [More]

Upgrade Your Life

Upgrade Your Life

Get more done and do it faster with the helpful hints, tricks, and hacks found in Upgrade Your Life: The Lifehacker Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, Better ($20). The second edition of Lifehacker: 88 Tech Tricks to Turbocharge Your Day, this revised tome features more... [More]

Weezer (Red Album)

Weezer (Red Album)

Pinkerton aside, Weezer's best albums have mostly been self-titled affairs, with back-to-basics songwriting that is both clever and infectious. Weezer (Red Album) ($10) continues this trend with ten solid tracks that are undeniably Weezer, with produciton by the legendary Rick Rubin. Experimental? Not exactly, but... [More]

Accelerate by REM

Accelerate by REM

Surprise! REM isn't dead — a fact many of you may have overlooked following 2004's abortive release Around the Sun. REM set out to prove that they're still relevant with their newest release Accelerate, and prove they did. The taut 35-minute album features just shy... [More]

Wii Fit

Wii Fit

Get in shape without an expensive gym membership with Wii Fit ($90; May 21). This videogame/personal trainer includes the new Wii Balance Board, a step aerobics-like base filled with sensors to help measure your weight, center of balance, and more. When used with the game,... [More]

Working Class Heroes iPhone Multi Case

Working Class Heroes iPhone Multi Case

Protect your iPhone while eradicating excess pocket bulk with the Working Class Heroes Multi Case for iPhone and iPod touch ($66). The case is handmade from gray 3mm wool felt, and features a back pocket made from soft brown leather, perfect for storing an ID... [More]

Aliph Jawbone 2

Aliph Jawbone 2

The best noise-blocking Bluetooth headset just got better. The new Aliph Jawbone 2 ($130) is 50 percent smaller than the original, and steps up the noise elimination with DARPA-approved NoiseAssassin technology. The new headset also offers improved looks, thanks to its textured exterior and touch-sensitive... [More]

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Sure, it's just a precursor to the full version of Gran Turismo 5, but we're getting Gran Turismo 5 Prologue ($40; April 15) anyway. Offering more than 70 cars from the likes of Ferrari, Lotus, BMW, and more, and with six different tracks to drive... [More]

BBQ Sword

BBQ Sword

Aspirations of becoming a Zorro-like swordsman getting in the way of your grilling? Combine the two with the BBQ Sword ($30). This two-pronged fork looks more like a slashing apparatus than a cooking utensil, all the way down to the stainless steel hilt and included... [More]

John Adams

John Adams

You know how you really didn't listen in your American History class in high school but now secretly love and devour every tidbit of historic information you can glean? Yeah, you just hit pay dirt. Filled with beautifully told historic details about our country's birth... [More]

Built Cargo Laptop Sleeve

Built Cargo Laptop Sleeve

With plenty of people using laptop sleeves as their main computer carrier, one wonders why they never seem able to carry anything besides a laptop. Built Cargo Laptop Sleeves ($37-$47) offer neoprene construction and three external slip pockets, letting you carry a mouse, portable drive,... [More]

Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger

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]

OpenX

OpenX

If you tend buy a lot of gadgets like us, this thing will be the single most useful product we'll ever bring before you. Everyone hates plastic blister packs. They're completely impossible to open without first making a deal with the devil, not to mention... [More]

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota FJ Cruiser

We've been holding off on writing about the FJ Cruiser until we test drove one, but it seems they're sold out at every Toyota dealer nearby. So, we're just going to highlight it here before it becomes really old news. The FJ Cruiser (starting at... [More]

The Office: Severance Package

The Office: Severance Package

In honor of tomorrow's Season 3 premiere, we bring you The Office: Severance Package ($43). The DVD set includes the piss-in-your-pants-funny first and second seasons, along with a Dunder-Mifflin notepad, pen and magnet, a business card with Dwight's voicemail, sticky notes, a calendar, and some... [More]

Do You Believe in Gosh? by Mitch Hedberg

Do You Believe in Gosh? by Mitch Hedberg

Today's a good day — we all finally get to hear some new Mitch Hedberg jokes. This 2Pac-humous album, recorded two months prior to his death in 2005, includes nearly forty minutes of previously unreleased material. As expected, Do You Believe in Gosh? ($11) has... [More]

The Golden Age of Advertising - the 60s

The Golden Age of Advertising - the 60s

The 1960s were a very creative time to say the least. This hardcover collection of print ads chronicles the best of what made Americans buy, buy, buy during the crazy decade. In The Golden Age of Advertising - the 60s ($13), you'll find ads for... [More]

Beer Holster

Beer Holster

You might not be an outlaw from Deadwood, but you can still do a quick draw from the hip with this leather beer holster ($30). It slides onto any standard belt and holds a 12 oz. can or bottle. The holster isn't just for laughs... [More]

Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick

Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick

One of the things a lot of people forget about HD is that it comes in just as clear over the air as it does over cable. Now you can watch HD on your computer anywhere you can get local reception with the Pinnacle PCTV... [More]

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Super portable is the best way to describe the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 ($350-$450). This little laptop features a glossy 8.9-inch LED display and weighs only 2.28 pounds. Powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor, the Mini 9 runs either Windows XP or Ubuntu 8.04... [More]

JPG Magazine

JPG Magazine

Most photography magazines are intimidating. We desperately want to pick one up at Barnes & Noble and immediately enjoy it, but it never works out that way. There's always something too elitist about them. That's why were extremely happy to find JPG Magazine ($20). It's... [More]

Motorola KRZR

Motorola KRZR

Following months of unofficial photos and leaked info, the Motorola KRZR ($235) has finally been announced. The KRZR will be Motorola's new flagship phone, sporting a design that's narrower and sleeker than the ultra-popular RAZR. The phone combines a metallic gloss finish, magnesium, polished chrome... [More]

Dyson Root 6

Dyson Root 6

The Dyson Root 6 really sucks. But that's a good thing. Thanks to Dyson's patented Root Cyclone technology, the Dyson Root 6 ($150; Oct. 23) will probably be the only handheld that will never clog or lose suction. The Dyson Root 6 has twice the... [More]

PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives

PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives

Based on the popular blog in which random people send in postcards with their deepest secrets scrawled on them, the hardcover PostSecret book ($17) is quite possibly the hippest coffee table book you can buy. The secrets and artwork on the postcards range from hilarious... [More]

Sony HDR-SR1 HD Camcorder

Sony HDR-SR1 HD Camcorder

We're still waiting to upgrade our own video equipment to HD-quality, but if you're ready to make your own home videos match the resolution of that new TV you bought, check out the Sony HDR-SR1 HD Camcorder ($1500). It records video at true 1080i resolution... [More]

Palm Treo 680

Palm Treo 680

Palm today introduced a pretty sweet entry-level Treo aimed at the average Joe. The Treo 680 ($TBA) is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band smartphone offering all of the functionality you're familiar with — email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more. Available in red, orange, white... [More]

Uncommon Places by Stephen Shore

Uncommon Places by Stephen Shore

Sure, we’ve all seen here and there, different places around the globe — but never have we had such a complete collection that encompasses every non-important landmark from the American ‘70s. Uncommon Places by Stephen Shore ($32) is a celebration of mankind’s accomplishments from before... [More]

Segment Shelving

Segment Shelving

Dividing a space without using a wall is never perfect, but this Segment Shelving ($1500) can help you get pretty darn close. Finished on both sides with either a natural or ebony finish, the shelves serve as a great room divider. Plus, the open shelves... [More]

Metro Commercial Chef's Cart

Metro Commercial Chef's Cart

Not all of us have all the counter space we need in the kitchen, and so it's often nice to have a usable cart for extra storage and workspace. We really like the Metro Commercial Chef's Cart ($175) for its professional-grade construction and super-handy butcher... [More]

The Polaroid Book

The Polaroid Book

In this age of megapixel-hungry amateur photographers running amok with digital SLRs, it’s nice to remember that photography isn’t about the medium — it’s about the subject and composition. A great reminder of this is The Polaroid Book ($40). A collection of terrific work (shot... [More]

Monster Laptop Sleeve

Monster Laptop Sleeve

While standard laptop cases are nice-looking and generally protective of your computer, they are, unfortunately, easy to spot — for you, and for thieves. With this in mind we checked out the whimsical Monster Laptop Sleeve ($65). Handmade and available in four different colors, the... [More]

Le Corbusier Dog Bed

Le Corbusier Dog Bed

Okay, so this one wasn't really designed by Le Corbusier, but if you have a couple of his chairs around your living room, this will fit right in. The Le Corbusier Dog Bed ($210-$750) is styled after his famous steel-framed, squared chair and comes in... [More]

The Hobbit, First Edition

The Hobbit, First Edition

It’s not often we get to tell you about items that will sell out if anyone buys just one, but this is too cool not to talk about. This is a First Edition, First Printing Copy of The Hobbit ($65,000). This edition is one of... [More]

Segway x2

Segway x2

Segway's x2 Personal Transporter ($5,500; Sept.) is a new all-terrain version of the ultra-geeky, two-wheeled machine. The x2 features cross-terrain tires, a wider track and higher ground clearance, and protective fenders with built-in lift handles. The transporter also offers Segways's new LeanSteer technology for turning... [More]

Picco Z Mini Helicopter

Picco Z Mini Helicopter

We've had our hands on this little jewel for a few days now, and we can sum up the experience in one word: fun. The Picco Z Mini Helicopter ($40) is the world's smallest R/C helicopter, featuring a do-it-all remote that has controls for up/down... [More]

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

For anyone that grew up reading the funny pages in the 80’s, the characters of Calvin and Hobbes are undeniably etched into our collective conscious. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes ($100, available Oct. 4) catalogs ten years of comic strip genius, and the introduction gives... [More]

Sony HDR-FX7 1080i Camcorder

Sony HDR-FX7 1080i Camcorder

While it certainly isn't for the novice videomaker, the new Sony HDR-FX7 1080i HDV Camcorder ($3500; October 2006) is definitely a powerhouse. It features three-chip ClearVID CMOS Sensor technology, a Carl Zeiss lens with 20x optical zoom, a high-resolution, 3.5-inch LCD, and of course the... [More]

Apple iPhone

Apple iPhone

Ho-ly shit. The Apple iPhone ($399) is one of the most awesome pieces of technology we've ever seen. Coming in 4GB and 8GB varieties, the iPhone will use GSM/EDGE technology through Cingular and also sports a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. But the... [More]

Thermometer Cufflinks

Thermometer Cufflinks

Sure, having DJ turntables or pin-up girls on your cufflinks is cool, but if you want something a little more functional, check these out. The fully-working thermometer cufflinks by Tateossian London ($165) let you know the temperature at a glance without consulting the Weather Channel.... [More]

All-Clad Brushed Stainless-Steel Nonstick Cookware

All-Clad Brushed Stainless-Steel Nonstick Cookware

We absolutely love to cook, and we love our current sets of stainless-steel All-Clad cookware. Unfortunately, they can get pretty messy, and as great as the polished stainless looks, it's a little difficult to clean. The All-Clad Brushed Stainless-Steel Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set ($930) fixes... [More]

Apple TV

Apple TV

We've known about it since September, but now it's out with a new name. The Apple TV ($299) is essentially an iPod for your TV, coming with 720p video output through component video, optical and analog audio, and HDMI ports. It packs in a 40GB... [More]

Macally mTUNE-N iPod nano Headphones

Macally mTUNE-N iPod nano Headphones

Now this is a new take on wireless headphones. The Macally mTUNE-N Over-the-ear Headphones ($50) let you slip your iPod nano into a slot in the left earcup, allowing you to rock out to your tunes without a cord. The slot on the mTUNE-N even... [More]

Bonsai Tree in a Can

Bonsai Tree in a Can

While there are plenty of things that we expect to find in cans — soup, Altoids, beer — we never thought of plantlife. The Bonsai Tree in a Can ($13) is, well, an aluminum can with black sand soil and bonsai black pine seeds inside.... [More]

24-inch iMac

24-inch iMac

For those of you craving more screen real estate, Apple today announced a new iMac with a huge 24-inch widescreen display (1920x1200 resolution) that offers 30% more work area than the 20-inch model. The big daddy iMac ($2,000) also features a 2.16GHz Intel Core 2... [More]

Sony Bravia KDL-70XBR3 70-inch LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia KDL-70XBR3 70-inch LCD HDTV

It's certainly not a product we'd call "affordable," but we're lusting over the Sony Bravia KDL-70XBR3 LCD HDTV ($33,000; Feb. 2007) anyway. It boasts 1920 x 1080 resolution, Triluminos LED backlighting, a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, MotionFlow 120Hz fast-frame rate, and is the world's first... [More]

Grado SR60 Headphones

Grado SR60 Headphones

While they may not be the greatest looking headphones in the world — they kinda look like they just stepped out of a 60’s music studio — what they lack in beauty they make up for in outstanding sound quality. The SR60 Headphones from Grado... [More]

Original Unaltered Star Wars Trilogy DVDs

Original Unaltered Star Wars Trilogy DVDs

For the Star Wars purists out there, while the current box set is nice, it still isn't the original. Lucas is fixing the situation — and unfortunately taking more money out of our pockets — by releasing special editions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes... [More]

Stewart/Colbert '08 T-Shirt

Stewart/Colbert '08 T-Shirt

Show your support for the fake news party with this awesome Stewart/Colbert '08 T-Shirt ($18). Democrats, Repulicans, greenies, crazy church people... they're all the same. But having Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert running the country? Oh yeah, we'd once again be proud to be born... [More]

Cat Genie Automatic Litter Box

Cat Genie Automatic Litter Box

If you have a kitty at home, you know that scooping out the cat litter is one of the less glamorous parts of being an owner. Well, not anymore. The Cat Genie Automatic Litter Box ($355) is an automatic litter box, taking all the liquid... [More]

Sanyo Xacti HD1

Sanyo Xacti HD1

Finally an affordable, pocketable way to record video for our content-hungry HDTVs. The Sanyo Xacti HD1 ($800; available in March) records 720p HD video onto SD cards, as well as doubling as a 5.1 megapixel still camera. Other features include 10x optical zoom, a 2.2”... [More]

Classic Bankers Fan

Classic Bankers Fan

Classic designs are always the best. This globe-shaped fan is an exact replica of one used by Wall Street bankers in the 1920s and 1930s. Its unique shape gently circulates air sideways as to not disturb paperwork and stacks of cash laying around. The Classic... [More]

Aluminum iPod nano

Aluminum iPod nano

Today Apple updated one of our favorite products here at Uncrate: the iPod nano. The New iPod nano ($149-$249) now comes in a thinnner aluminum enclosure, ala iPod mini, and features increased capacities across the board — now ranging from 2GB to 8GB. Other improvements... [More]

Flip Hook Rack

Flip Hook Rack

Not all coat racks have to be round, you know. The Flip Hook Rack ($35) features five metal hooks that lay flat against an espresso or natural finish, and simply fold down for normal use. Great-looking, functional, and a great alternative to a bulky floor-standing... [More]

Canon XL H1 High Definition Camcorder

Canon XL H1 High Definition Camcorder

Canon today unveiled its very first high-definition camcorder. And while it may be for the pros (think TV news, documentary and feature filmmaking), the XL H1 Camcorder ($9000; available in November) could bring some major firepower to your home movies if you've got the cash... [More]

iLuv i1055 Portable Media Player

iLuv i1055 Portable Media Player

Now here's an all-in-one iPod accessory that we could see ourself buying. The iLuv i1055 ($250) smartly plays videos from either your iPod or a DVD on its 7-inch widescreen LCD. The tablet-style portable media player has a slick built-in rear dock for fifth-generation iPods,... [More]

New iPod shuffle

New iPod shuffle

Completely redesigned, the New iPod shuffle ($80) features an all-new aluminum enclosure that is so small, it takes the title of "smallest MP3 player in the world." The New shuffle includes a new, diminutive dock and a built-in clip to attach the player to jeans,... [More]

Steelcase Airtouch Adjustable Worksurface

Steelcase Airtouch Adjustable Worksurface

Never be trapped again at a boring desk with the Steelcase Airtouch Adjustable Worksurface ($1,750). This ergonomically friendly desk adjusts from a sitting to a standing position via an ergonomic lift handle and is designed for loads like laptops and flat-screens. Maximum standing height is... [More]

Apple MacBook Pro

Apple MacBook Pro

After Apple’s Intel announcement, we knew it would only be a matter of time before we’d be replacing our beloved Powerbooks with a laptop with “Intel inside” — we just didn’t know it would be this quickly. Coming in at approximately 4x faster than its... [More]

The Unofficial Lego Builder's Guide

The Unofficial Lego Builder's Guide

For anyone that grew up in the last 50 years, Lego bricks were simply a part of youth. One of the most intriguing toys in history, the bricks gave children endless possibilities of what they could create. While we certainly aren't masters by any means,... [More]

Blackjack Sectional

Blackjack Sectional

Maybe it's the name or the Vader-esque black covering or the fact that it would be fantastic for a party or super lazy weekend, but CB2's new Blackjack Sectional ($300-$1600) definitely deserves you're consideration if you're looking for some new lounge furniture. The 4-piece pit... [More]

Gaffer's Bounce Lamp

Gaffer's Bounce Lamp

Like most of our favorite lighting sources, the Gaffer's Bounce Lamp ($100) features diffused light, creating a well-lit, yet soft light. Designed by movie gaffer Edward Cohen and fine arts sculptor David Johnson, the lamp projects a 20-watt floodlight at one of two different polycarbonate... [More]

Mac Mini with Intel Core Duo

Mac Mini with Intel Core Duo

Well, we'd been hearing rumbles about it for a while, and here it is: the new Intel-based Mac Mini with Front Row software ($799). This time, Apple's Front Row software — using Bonjour technology — lets you automatically access any music, photos, or videos you... [More]

Contour Dog Bed

Contour Dog Bed

Inspired by designers Charles and Ray Eames, the modern Contour dog bed ($500-$780) provides your pampered pooch with a cooler place to chill than you're own furniture. it comes in several different color combos, including lizard skin pattern side panels and micro-suede removable/reversible cover. The... [More]

TiVo Series3 HD

TiVo Series3 HD

Like many HDTV owners out there, we've been anxiously awaiting HD support from TiVo, and our wish has finally been granted. The TiVo Series3 HD Box ($800) is the first TiVo to include support for HD — it can record two HD shows while allowing... [More]

Bottle Rocket Criterion Collection

Bottle Rocket Criterion Collection

Wes Anderson's first film finally gets the ultimate treatment in Bottle Rocket: The Criterion Collection ($32; DVD or Blu-Ray). Features include a newly restored high-definition digital transfer, audio commentary from Anderson and co-writer/actor Owen Wilson, the original Bottle Rocket short film from 1992, a making-of... [More]

Apple iMac Core Duo

Apple iMac Core Duo

Although it may look like the last iteration of the iMac G5 on the outside, the insides couldn't be more different. The Apple iMac Core Duo 20" ($1699) features a 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 8x SuperDrive, built-in Airport Express and Bluetooth, 250 GB... [More]

Sony Grand Vega KDS-R70XBR2

Sony Grand Vega KDS-R70XBR2

If you're concerned about the size of your, er, screen, or you're just a hardcore gamer gearing up for the release of the PS3, the Sony Grand Vega KDS-R70XBR2 ($7800) is the TV for you. Part of a new lineup of rear projection SXRD TVs,... [More]

Tiffany & Co. Buy Sell Hold Die

Tiffany & Co. Buy Sell Hold Die

If you're an indecisive trader — or if you're buying a gift for someone who is — check out this whimsical die. The Buy Sell Hold Die from Tiffany & Co. ($75) is a half-inch sterling silver cube with the word "Buy" "Sell" or "Hold"... [More]

Parisian Leather Chair

Parisian Leather Chair

Inspired by 19th century gentleman's club chairs, the Parisian Leather Chair ($1,495-$1,860) brings instant elegance to your wannabe-den. This thickly padded and curvaceous chair is available in five leather hues in an antiqued finish.... [More]

Leap WorkLounge & Ottoman

Leap WorkLounge & Ottoman

Until now, the office task chair and the lounge chair have been two exclusively different types of chairs. Developed in conjunction with IDEO, the Leap WorkLounge & Ottoman ($2,000) is a successful marriage of these two different ideas. Rich, high-end materials enhance the comfort, while... [More]

Laser Slingshot

Laser Slingshot

You're looking at the world's first laser-sighted slingshot ($50). Gone are the days of only grazing poor, defenseless animals — the PS-52's laser alignment system ensures you'll kill with pin point accuracy. And if slaughtering and mounting tiny vermin isn't your thing, you can always... [More]

Fatboy Doggie Lounger

Fatboy Doggie Lounger

We love our pooches, and since they work so hard all day only to come home and have to get dinner ready — oh, no wait a second, that's us. Oh well, even if they do lay around in their own slobber all day, we... [More]

iPod Hi-Fi

iPod Hi-Fi

While several companies make speaker systems for iPods — in fact we've covered several of them here on Uncrate — no one has really hit that sweet spot between portability, style, and sound. That is, until now. The Apple iPod Hi-Fi ($349) features a built-in... [More]

Plexiglass Pet Bowls

Plexiglass Pet Bowls

If you're like us, only the best will do for your demanding pets. For instance, ours have been threatening us lately for better food and water bowls. They're all like "you best better be getting me a stylish thing for me to eat out of... [More]

Boot Camp

Boot Camp

Everyone's been asking for it — in fact, quite a bounty was given as reward for doing it — but now Apple's decided to be nice and help you install Windows on your Intel-based Mac. Boot Camp (Free during Public Beta) provides a simple, graphic... [More]

SimpleHuman Pod Brewer

SimpleHuman Pod Brewer

After testing out the SimpleHuman Pod Brewer ($130) for a couple weeks now, we can easily say that it's the best single-serve coffee maker we've ever used. If you've ever checked out one of SimpleHuman's products, you know that they're all about clean, functional and... [More]

iPod Video Cambio Case

iPod Video Cambio Case

We've seen a lot of different takes on iPod cases, and none have struck us as classy or unique as the iPod video Cambio case from Orbino ($65). Handcrafted in Italy with high quality leather and unique form-fitting stitching, the case also features leather lining,... [More]

Apple iPod with Video

Apple iPod with Video

The often-rumored video iPod is finally here. Thinner than the previous models, the new iPod 30GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) features a 2.5 inch QVGA color screen, which can play videos you make, or one of the 2,000 music videos now available on the iTunes... [More]

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