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I’m a firm believer in brandishing an iPhone in the raw.  What I mean by that is that no case should be added.  But of course, then Incase goes and intros the Perforated Snap Case and totally throws me a curve ball.  Just like the pair of Clae sneakers I want, this case adds significant style and a cool perforated look to your tired and now ubiquitous iPhone.  They’re currently on sale for $30 and are available in black, white and girly pink.

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As Hipsters are wearing uglier and uglier glasses these days, this pair of video recording glasses should totally slip through the instant judgement meter unnoticed.  These cool guy glasses have a 320×240 pixel video camera embedded between the lenses and is triggered by a press of a button off to the side. The glasses have 2Gb’s worth of memory which roughly equates to 5 hours worth of footage at 25 FPS.  With swappable lenses (shaded), the internal rechargeable lithium battery also lasts for 5 hours.  Upload your sleazy antics via USB and you can really embrace the voyeur savant you’ve always dreamed of becoming.  On sale now for $150.

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Probably the best thing you can do for your fat friend is get them this Animal Scale.  Especially during the holiday season when over eating is easily overlooked, at least there’s no numbers displayed on this scale. It seems kind of drastic to me as you are either a duck or a pig?  No cute small dog in between there?  Either way it’s an expensive gag gift.  On sale now for $42.

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I admit, this one surprised me when I first found it.  It’s a bit of a puzzler that someone would actually test this and discover that, it’s indeed possible to make not only a computer keyboard but also an optical mouse out of bamboo. But that’s exactly what we’ve got here, thanks to the crew out at Brando. The keyboard is a normal 109-key keyboard–no hotkeys for email or multimedia here–and the mouse is your standard two button scroll wheel mouse–no tilt wheel or programmable extra buttons.  It’s all a bit plain vanilla, but it works with any Windows 2000 and up system as well as any Linux system. Plus you get the added panache of being able to say that your computer is environmentally friendly. You can buy the computer from Brando directly for $39.00, the mouse by itself for $19.00, or get a full combo pack for $52.00, a six dollar savings.

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The new Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver should be a cool addition to your home theater set-up.  Anybody that’s used the Remote Control App through an AirPort Express knows how cool it is to wirelessly change the music on the stereo.

Using Bluetooth to move the music wirelessly, the Belkin receiver plugs into your amplifier via RCA or 3.5mm jacks and connect up to 6 devices simultaneously that will transmit up to 33 feet away.  On sale now for $50.

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For those that just demand the freshet of brews on the go is this new French Press Travel Cup.  The dual wall design keeps your beverage warm and is made from a durable BPA-free plastic.  The container itself holds 16 ounces of liquid and fits in the standard size cup holder.

Beyond coffee, this French Press also works well with loose tea leaves and has a leak-resistant lid and rubber grip for off-roading.  On sale now for $20.

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Screw the THE.  The North Face just sounds too pretentious.  Two new North Face jackets have surfaced with exterior iPod controls so you don’t have to be futzing around with exposed hands this winter. Looking a little different from each other, the Femophonic Women’s jacket and the Men’s Hustle Audio jacket are nothing new exactly, they now just have North Face branding.  Each jacket uses the CONNECTEDwear system to allow you to connect your iPod to the inside of your coat while controlling it from the outside.  Easy as pie, or like Sunday morning. On sale now for a freezer burning $350 a piece.

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All right, everybody, got a new and interesting gadget for you today, so brace yourselves–the logical successor to the Roomba has reared its suctiony head, and it’s called the XV11 from Neato Robotics. Okay, with a name like that, admittedly this sounds like it’d be a real credibility strainer.  Thing sounds like a droid from Star Wars produced by a company that should’ve been featured in Fallout 3.  But anyway, Neato took technology gained through the various automated driving competitions that DARPA’s been engaging in for years now and added them to the XV11.  It uses a combination of lasers and Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) technology to first make a map of the room, complete with obstruction data. Then, once it has this map, it follows the map.  Where the Roomba has to bump into things to figure out where obstructions are, the XV11 will figure out where they are BEFORE setting out. They’ll demo at the Consumer Electronics Show this January, and should hit stores late February for a cost of $399 a unit.

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The Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub is considered a hybrid gadget. It’s perfect for someone who needs a number keypad and also wants a trackball mice.  The gadget even comes with a pair of USB ports.

The product combines the most necessary parts of the computer and is an integrated computer accessory.  The designers that created the gadget referred to it as the perfect all-in-one solution that is ideal for the notebook or a netbook.

The Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub is compatible with operating systems like Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 2000, and Mac operating systems. The device is rather small and measures 20 x 16 cm, which makes it a practical traveling companion.

The demographic of people that will love this device are those who crunch numbers on a daily basis. For example, accountants would love the Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub, and it might also be very helpful around the tax season.

Consumers can expect to pay about $60 for the Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub.

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Track Ball Mouse Numerical Keypad Hub

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Millions of girls are in love with the Hello Kitty line.  For years, Hello Kitty has produced a broad range of products for fans and the Hello Kitty LCD TV with remote is another gadget released by Hello Kitty.

The Hello Kitty LCD TV with remote is a 13.3-inch television with 1280 x 800 resolution. The onboard speakers have an output of 3W, which should be sufficient for a small room.  The television has a digital turner and is shaped in the iconic Hello Kitty symbol.

The Hello Kitty LCD TV also comes with a remote shaped like the Hello Kitty bow.  Unfortunately, the television is only suitable for individuals that live in Japan.  The device is optimized specifically for a Japanese television system and has Japanese menus only.

The gadget is very cute and would be ideal for fans of Hello Kitty who want to add a small television to their Hello Kitty collection.  The television costs 49,800 Japanese yen or $550.

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Hello Kitty LCD TV with remote

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The night vision camera is a fully functioning video camera that offers real night vision technology.

The camera will switch automatically from daytime recording to an infrared illumination. This allows users to see up to 40 feet in total darkness.

The camera can store up to 75 minutes of video and has a 2 GB memory card that is sold separately. Users also have the capacity to edit full-length videos with the film editing software included with the camera. This is perfect for people who want to send nighttime movies to their friends or upload a nighttime video to YouTube.

The night vision camera might be beneficial for aspiring filmmakers. The camera comes with NightVision Software CD, a USB cable, and TV Out Cable.

The night vision digital video camera features a 2-inch color LCD screen that allows users to playback video or delete footage.  It also comes with 32MB of internal memory, an SD card slot, and a fixed focus feature.  The camera also has USB, NTSC and PAL outputs.

The night vision camera is actually safer than night vision goggles because it does not cover up the eyes.  Although the camera has lots of features it’s also very easy to use.

The camera is created for ages seven and up.  The NightVision camera is perfect for camping, late-night hangouts, and even home security. Consumers can expect to pay up around $100 for the camera.

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Night Vision Digital Video Camera

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Over the years, Able Planet has produced award winning headphone sets.  The Able Planet NC300B Noise Canceling Headphones is one of the company’s latest releases.  The headphones are perfect for people that need to cut out background noise and focus on what they need  to hear.

The headphones feature the patented LINX audio technology.  This particular technology has received awards for its innovation.  The headphones are lightweight, comfortable, and have in-line volume controls so that listening levels can be easily adjusted.  The headphones are also perfect for traveling and come equipped with an airplane adapter.  The headphones do require AAA batteries to operate.

Most noise-canceling headphone sets are rather expensive and can easily cost several hundred dollars.  The Able Planet NC300B headphones are affordable and although the original price on the headphones was $130, consumers can expect to pay around $50.  For this price, the headphones provide decent insulation against all outside sounds.

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Able Planet NC300B Noise Canceling Headphones

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Acer America is one the world’s largest personal computer vendors.  The company recently debuted a new Ferrari One Notebook that will be available to the U.S. market.  The Acer Ferrari One is an exclusive 11.6-inch notebook that is marked by one of the world’s most coveted vehicle brands.

Acer teamed up with a Ferrari Formula One sponsor to create a notebook that would embody the high-tech performance, speed, and agility that the Ferrari brand is famous for.

The notebook is most noted for its fire red and yellow Ferrari color scheme.  The middle of the Acer notebook is emblazoned with the Ferrari emblem.

The Acer Ferrari One is only 3.31 pounds, has a CineCrystal LED-backlit display, and a 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor.  The computer runs on Microsoft’s Windows 7 Home Premium and has an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics card.  It also has three USB ports and a 6-cell battery that has up to five hours of battery life.

The computer can also be used for business because it features a CrystalEye webcam with video conferencing software.

The Acer Ferrari One is perfect for Ferrari enthusiast or car lovers.  The price of the computer starts at $600.

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Acer Ferrari One Notebook

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Artform No. 1 is available through ZOHO ARTFORMS. The sculptures are limited editions that exemplify exquisite craftsmanship.

The art is created using metal and Artform No. 1 uses stainless steel and bronze to create a beautiful and innovative sculpture. Artform No. 1  took years to create.

Designer Mark Ho built Artform No. 1.   The designer used over 500 parts to create the sculpture.  The most interesting feature of Artform 1 is the interactive aspect of the sculpture. Artform No. 1 can be posed in a myriad shapes and is as limber and flexible as the natural human form.

The designer, Mark Ho, transformed bronze and stainless steel into a physical realism that can take on any human posture.  The designer had several things in mind when creating Artform No. 1. – balance, beauty, strength, dynamics, and suppleness.  The sculpture is 16 pounds and 17 inches in height.

So far, only 25 of the sculptures have been created. The sculptures are perfect for art lovers who enjoy the form and aesthetics of the human body and have lots of money to spend on artwork.

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Artform No. 1

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An iPod dock provides a convenient way to charge and sync an iPhone or iPod. There are numerous iPod docks on the market, however, most people are interested in purchasing docks that are creative-looking while still providing an effective charge.

A company called Speakal created the miSoccer iPod dock.  The CEO created the docks as homage to the World Cup Championship.  The company wanted to introduce an innovative and quality audio product by releasing the miSoccer iPod dock.

The miSoccer iPod docks works like every other speaker, the only exception is it looks like a soccer ball or football depending on where you’re located in the world.

The dock has a self-contained 2.1 sound system.  It also has a 15 W subwoofer as well as two full range drivers for stereo sound.  The dock’s best feature is the 23+ watts of high quality sound that it’s able to produce.

The miSoccer iPod dock is perfect for sports fans are children who like to play soccer.  It is possible to charge any iPod model with the miSoccer dock, but there’s still speculation on whether or not the dock is compatible with the iPhone.

The miSoccer iPod dock can be used with DVD players, mobile phones, MP3 players, and PMP thanks to a 3.5mm jack.  It also has a remote control.

The dock is available and three color combinations — black and white, red and white, or blue and white.  Consumers can expect to pay about $120 for the iPod dock.

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miSoccer iPod Dock

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