Fuji Instax Camera
If you have a thing for Polaroid style photography but are thinking of other brand options, consider this Japanese import camera. The Fuji Instax Camera is small and lightweight so it’s easy to carry around. It features a simple LED exposure indicator, press and shutter system, auto focus, auto flash, built-in lens cover and more. For instant images, the Instax produces credit card size colored photos that can be ready within minutes. – $130
Giorgio Flask
Utilizing the flask has become a lost art amongst drink enthusiasts. Not to encourage rampant alcohol drinking in any way, this Giorgio Flask however, is a stylish option for those who like to take a few sips throughout the day. The flask features a black leather coating and a polished steel body. Designed by Philippi, this drink container is portable, easy to carry around, and simple to use. And with its steel and leather construction, it can keep your drink cold and warm wherever you might take it. Plus it doesn’t necessarily have to be an alcoholic beverage inside. – $39
INCASE Power Slider
The INCASE Power Slider is an iPhone 3G protective sleeve that also serves to expand the battery life of your device. It makes charging easier also with with a mini-USB port for integrated sync and charge capabilities. The Power Slider is ideal to have if you constantly need extended battery life on your iPhone, or if you’re like some of us who tend to forget to charge our phones too often.
Additional battery life provided by Power Slider
- Standby time: up to 330 hours
- Audio playback: up to 26 hours
- Talk time: up to 5 hours on 3G network and 10 hours on 2G network
- Video playback: up to 7 hours
The INCASE Power Slider should be out this Holiday season on November 28th. – $99
Reverse Bag
Reverse Bag is a unique and functional backpack designed for ease of use. Most of the time when we get things from our backpack, we’d have to take the whole bag off and place it around in front of us. With the Reverse Bag, all you have to do is unclip their patented buckle device and sling it around up front without having to take your bag off your back and shoulders. This ease of use is ideal for skiiers and snowboarders who constantly have to get on and off lifts, but don’t want to take their bags off and place it on their lap to access things. Reverse Bags come in 5 different designs and colors. Continue reading to see all colors and a video demonstration of how the Reverse Bag works. – $45.00
Kata Sensitivity V Laptop/SLR Backpack
More functional bags are better for creative photographer types on the go. Shifting from place to place with your SLR and Laptop could put your equipment in danger if not carried and stored properly. The Sensitivity V Laptop Backpack does this with its “Flexi-Shield” ridges that give structure and protection for your gear. It also not only protects your stuff, but also your back with its Elasto-Guard material that allows the bag to conform to the contours of your body, giving you maximum comfort. – $115
Two frontal U-shaped flaps access top and bottom compartments separately, and each functions as a flexible pocket in its own right. The main compartment is divided in two with a zippered division that can be undone to create one large space. The top section comprises an internal organizer panel for personal effects, a detachable elongated zip pouch, and a small roaming media pocket.
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Helit Norman Foster Series Desk Accessories
German manufacturer Helit worked with Norman Foster to produce a series of desk accessories for executive types. The designs for each of the accessories are minimal, which complement each of the products well. They give the feel of simple elegance and easy organization to make your office into a very cohesive workspace. – $36 to $215
When the lids are removed and attached to the base of the boxes, they reveal one box to be a modern clock, another to be a contemporary pen holder. Other Helit contemporary desk objects include executive desk pads, a paper clip holder, boxes for storing computer diskettes and business cards.
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Paul Smith x Lomography Fisheye 2 Camera
Paul Smith and the Lomography brand collaborated on a special limited edtion fisheye camera. Named the fisheye No2, it features 180 degree wide-angle view with a fisheye barrel distortion. The camera is also made with a full metal jacket body and sports the Paul Smith signature multistripe. Other features include a switch for multiple exposures on the same frame with the ability to fire both a hotshoe flash and the built in flash and has a true fisheye viewfinder. It uses a 35mm film with regular development. You can get the camera on the Paul Smith website for $150.
HP Mini 1000 Notebook
Forget about thin for the moment, and think really compact. Notebook innovations these days are boasting colors and other dimensional features, when some of us really need is something more “pick-up-and-go friendly.” Forget about technological excess and look to the HP Mini 1000 Notebook. Available with an 8.9″ or 10.2″ LED display and only weighing 2.25lbs, the Mini is very portable and less heavier than the air. It has a full sized keyboard and is equipped with 1 gig of RAM, a 6O GB HD or an option of 8/16 GB SSD, an atom processor, a webcam/mic, and wireless a/b/g networking. The Mini also only starts at $399 at HP.
QWSTION Backpack
The QWSTION Backpack is a stylish and multi-functional bag option for anyone needing a little bit more space. Equipped with a voluminous interior, you can fit your 17-inch notebook and other various semi-bulky items in the main compartment. There is also a detachable inner bag for pens, pencils, ipods, and other more compact items. The neonprene-protective sleeve holds your notebook in place, while the two 300 degree two way zip system enables you to easily access your belongings. Comes in other colors such as black, brown, olive and grey. Available now at QWESTION for $128.
Sanyo ALBO
Sanyo’s new 7inch LCD frame is a retro sci-fi device that is designed to display your collection of photos. The ALBO as it’s called, has the capabilities of displaying RSS feeds via WiFi, and through an invared port, it can receive photos from your cell phone. If that’s not enough photo uploading joy for you, you can also use the 256 megabytes of memory that’s equipped with the ALBO to store and show your photos. To make things a bit more fun, the ALBO can display your images as a slideshow, even allowing you to put some special effects on it. Available in Japan on November 14 for $422.
