You may not be aware of it, but recently we have all been treated to something wonderful by a little known company by the name of Amazon. Oh you’ve heard of them? Then perhaps you’re also aware that their wildly popular Kindle eBook reader sold out of stock in 5.5 hours, after its initial release to the public in November. “What’s so wonderful about that,” you ask? Well, I’ll tell you what! After months of waiting, the Kindle is finally back in stock to meet the demand of the crowds.
What’s so great about the Kindle, anyways? Well, it’s portability is one of the strongest selling points, clocking in at a brisk two and a half pounds. If you’re not sure how heavy two and a half pounds is, you probably won’t have much use for the Kindle anyways, but to put it in terms you’ll understad a little better, it is roughly the weight of a can of SpaghettiO’s. Please don’t try to eat the Amazon Kindle, it is not food.
The Kindle is essentially a portable eBook reader that you can bring with you anywhere. Amazon teamed up with Sprint to give the Kindle wireless connectivity capabilities virtually anywhere in the country. That means no more awkward stares from the owner of the local coffee shop to stop mooching off his free WiFi signal. Browse an exhaustive collection of books available for download, and even surf sites like Wikipedia free of charge. Sure, the Kindle makes reading on the go a snap, but with features like these, why even bother leaving the house? For the daring, the Amazon Kindle finally gives Tom Clancy fanboys and Danielle Steele gossip girls the opportunity to feed their craving for eBook portability. »Get Yours
Looking to breathe new life into your old USB drive or SD card? Philips has your answer with the AJL308 Clock Radio. Not only does this high-tech drool inducer have all the features of your standard clock radio, but also a sleek 7-inch screen for your morning viewing pleasure. What’s that you say? No pleasure to be had in the morning? Think again! Just plug in your storage card of choice and this alarm clock doubles – no, triples! – as a digital picture frame, video player, and mp3 player. Oh yeah, it also tells time too, but thats clearly of lesser importance. So if you don’t exactly get your kicks chasing your alarm clock around in the morning, give the AJL308 a try. Who knows, it might just be what it takes to revive your exceptionally large Tito Puento multimedia collection. »Get Yours
Ah, football season is upon us. There is nothing quite like going down to the stadium with some chums, rooting for the home team, and shelling out $7.00 for a pint of beer. Well, maybe everything except that last part. Lets face it, tailgating is one of the most enjoyable parts of going to live sporting events. Furthermore, the banning of outside beverages inside the stadium is a violation of man’s civil right to be intoxicated cheaply! I thought all hope was lost, until I found out about Papa Bert’s World Famous Stadium Sippin’ Seat. The Sippin’ Seat is your typical seat cushion, but with a drunken twist — it can hold 3 12 ounce beers (750ml)! Take a look at this baby in action:
I can just see myself skipping into the stadium with the gate guards being none the wiser to my little scheme! I think it is safe to say that sitting on beer has never been this rewarding! »Get Yours
Sure, the seatbelt strap can be annoying at times, but I had to laugh when I saw this one. The so called “Tiddy Bear” is a plush bear designed to wrap around the seatbelt strap, and prevent irritation in “just the right places.” Just the right places, eh? And what places would those be? Well, have a look for yourself!
At first, I wasn’t sure if this was a parody by some jokester, or the real deal. I called the number listed at the end of the video, and I can confirm that you are actually able to order this questionably named product. Great! I can’t think of a more perfect Christmas present for the kids! Not really, but it might make a pretty funny gag gift. »Get Yours
I have always been amazed by stories of people that are extremely deep sleepers. I’m not referring to your average joe sheep counter who hits the snooze button every once in a while. I am talking about the people that could sleep through a rock concert as if it were a lullaby. In a way, I have to admit, I am somewhat jealous! I can only imagine what it feels like to have a full night of uninterrupted sleep! A young inventor has come to the aid of these deep sleepers, and even those people that just want to spice up their morning wake up routine. Enter Clocky, the world’s first most annoying alarm clock. Picture this: you’re laying peacefully in bed, plotting your next move for world domination, when you suddenly hear your alarm clock making these strange, loud beeping noises, something like R2D2. Just as you’re about to hit that snooze button, he’s off! Clocky rolls off the night stand, forcing you to play an early morning game of cat and mouse. Perhaps this video clip sums up the experience:
Now, I don’t know about you, but to me it seems that this would be nearly impossible to sleep through. Just look at this thing — it’s almost as though Clocky has a personality of its own! If you’ve ever wanted to get a pet, but decided against it, this is definitely your next best alternative. I just can’t help but wonder, can Clocky fetch the morning paper too? »Get Yours
If you’re like me, you’ve probably accumulated quite a collection of remote controls over the years. What the hell am I supposed to do with all these remotes? Stack them on top of each other until they topple over and send some harmless child to the hospital? My favorite remote was the one that came with my after market car CD player. Yes, you heard me right, a car CD player. Honestly, if you can’t move your hand 5 inches from the stick shift to the CD player to change the song, then you need to reevaluate your ambitions in life. Anyways, I digress. It seems that these remotes are not going away any time soon, so we must embrace the solutions that are available. Of course there are standard universal remotes, but those are annoying too. Oh, you have a Toshiba DVD player? Just cycle through these 59 Toshiba 5 digit codes until you figure out which one works. 45 minutes later with zero luck, you’re desperately considering taking up reading as a hobby. No thanks. Luckily, Logitech has been perfecting their solution to this daunting problem. The Logitech Harmony 890 is designed to be the only remote you’ll need. I know I know, you’ve heard that one before. But here’s what sets it apart from the others: theres absolutely no complicated programming involved. Simply hook it up to the web based wizard, enter the model numbers of your devices, and they’ll be programmed for you. That was easy on the thumbs, right? Also, you can use “activity buttons” that allow you to perform multiple functions with the press of a button. For example the “watch tv” button could simultaneously turn on the sound system, television, and cable box, thus saving tons of time and aggravation. You can even program the remote to control other parts of your house, like lighting. To me, it is clear that this is the first remote control, might be more fun to use than the devices that it actually controls. »Get Yours
I love using my digital camera, but lately I have been falling into a bad habit. I find myself taking lots of pictures, but instead of archiving them or making prints, I’ve simply been leaving them to sit on the memory card and rot. Shameful, I know, but I have a feeling that I’m not the only one that has fallen into this crisis of digital apathy. I know I have to make a drastic change, but how? Cold turkey? The Philips Digital Picture Frame is the answer — here’s how it works. Instead of taking your memory card to have prints made, simply pop it into this special picture frame, built conveniently with a 6.5 inch LCD screen. Seconds later you’ve got animated slide shows of all your favorite pics for your viewing pleasure. This neat little gadget even comes with three additional frame designs, depending on the decor of the room. The coolest part is that you can display your frame anywhere you would a normal picture frame. Just expect it to get a lot more attention than one. »Get Yours
“If you booze, you lose.” Whoever came up with that was an idiot. What does it even mean? Lose what? Money? Pride? A tooth? Anyways, I am a firm believer that drinkers are indeed winners, and have very nice dental records for the most part. A couple of weeks ago, I was shopping at my local cheapo depot when I saw something that caught my eye. It was a neon Corona beer sign, just like the ones found at my favorite watering holes around town. This was odd to me, because I assumed that they were only sold to bar owners, and similar aristocrats. Intrigued, I went home and fired up my internets to discover that eBay carries a surprisingly large selection of these neon signs. Heck, they even had signs featuring the emblem’s of various pro sports teams. I think it is pretty clear that this serves as a simple reminder that drinking beer will ultimately make you a better athlete. I thought it would be neat to have one for the apartment somewhere — You know, to spice things the place up a little bit. I went for it, and chose the Corona bottle sign. Amazingly it arrived in one piece, and it is now hanging beautifully wickedly on my wall as we speak. So in conclusion, neon beer signs are available to commoners like you and me, boozers do not in fact lose (and if we do, we will never admit it), and if drinking beer means I will make it to the pro’s one day, then let the training begin. It’s go time! »Get Yours
It feels like I’m always 5 minutes behind schedule for wherever I need to be — and the mornings are no exception. Needless to say, conjuring up my morning caffeine fix usually puts me even further behind schedule. Oh yeah, and I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s sort of hard to look “cool” with one of those Martha Stewart Java Mammas sitting on your counter top. The good people Keurig has set out to change all that, with their latest line of caffiene pushers, coffee makers! Most notably, the B60 is getting a good deal of attention because of its versatility and looks. All you do is pop in a “K-Cup” which stores the ground coffee, and select one of the three cup sizes. (Might I suggest large if you’ll be attending one of those lively 8AM work meetings?) One minute later, you’ve got hot coffee, ready to spill on your lap. Oh, and did we mention the sleek and modern design? For once, here’s an appliance you won’t have to hide when poker night with the guys rolls around. The B60 comes with a 20 K-Cup variety pack, so what have you got to lose? Besides, your next meeting isn’t getting out any sooner! »Get Yours
Lets be honest here, taking the time to look good pays off. In your case, we’ll worry about the *NSync haircut, hammer pants, and tie dye shirt later. For now, lets just talk about getting you some arm candy. No, I’m not recommending that you import a Russian mail order bride, I’m talking about getting some bling for your wrist! Movado is one of my favorites in the watch business, mainly for their classic style and high quality craftsmanship. The Men’s Luno Watch brings the same heat, and pushes the limits of style in every way. The minimalistic design features unique semi-circles around the band. While the band is certainly eye catching, the real draw is the watch face. Subtle, yet elegant is simply an understatement. This is the perfect watch for a day at the office, and whatever mischief you might find yourself in later that night. The Movado Men’s Luno Watch is a stunning timepiece that will be sure to turn some heads. »Get Yours
You may not be aware of it, but recently we have all been treated to something wonderful by a little known company by the name of Amazon. Oh you’ve heard of them? Then perhaps you’re also aware that their wildly popular Kindle eBook reader sold out of stock in 5.5 hours, after its initial release to the public in November. “What’s so wonderful about that,” you ask? Well, I’ll tell you what! After months of waiting, the Kindle is finally back in stock to meet the demand of the crowds.
