Thursday, July 30, 2009

Nixon Chronicle Watch


Add a touch of old-school charm to your ensemble with the Nixon Chronicle Watch.. Available in three colorways — cream, antique silver/black, and all black/brown — the Chronicle features a numberless, retro-plain face with date magnifier, a stainless steel and mineral crystal case, an oversize triple gasket crown at 9 o'clock, and a custom leather band with stainless steel buckle.

DB Clay Hand Printed Wallets


Portland-based wallet maker is back with a whole new line. DB Clay Hand Printed Wallets are, as the name suggests, hand-printed, with each one boasting a unique design. With nearly 1,000 available (some have already been spoken for), there's a wide variety to choose from, but that also means there's less than a thousand left — so act quickly.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Randolph Aviator Sunglasses

Sure, Ray-Ban's version might be better known, but they sure as hell aren't as tough.Randolph Aviator Sunglasses ($99) were designed for the U.S. Military, and feature unique bayonet temples made to fit underneath headgear, lifetime-warranted solder joints, a variety of available non-polarized and polarized glass or polycarbonate lens options, including prescriptions, five different frame colors, and an included hard case and maintenance kit. If they're good enough for NASA, they're good enough for us.

Shure Professional Headphones


Whether you're a listener, a DJ, or a producer, you'll find a pair of cans to suit your needs in Shure Professional Headphones ($60-$200). This new line of over-the-ear monitors features three models, all with 40mm drivers and big, comfortable earpads. The SRH240s are made for listening to an iPod or laptop, while the SRH440s are made for DJs or folks listening to their favorite jams through headphone amplifiers. Last but not least, the SRH840s are for studio use and critical listening, making sure you hear every last detail of your music.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Incase HunterGatherer Cases



Give some cartoony woodgrain love to your gadgets with these cases from Incase, Arkitip, and HunterGatherer. The HunterGatherer 15" MacBook Pro Sleeve is a durable canvas case with a 3mm cushioned interior and a poly-satin quilted interior lining. The HunterGatherer Slider iPhone Case is 3G/3GS compatible and offers hardshell protection and access to all ports and controls.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

PlusDeck Ex USB Cassette Deck

Got a bunch of old mixtapes lying around that are just begging to live on in digital glory? The PlusDeck Ex USB Cassette Deck ($300) can help do that and a lot more. Besides the requisite cassette deck, the smallish black and sliver box packs a FM tuner for recording radio, an audio input for recording from other audio equipment, a clock for timed recordings, and a 7.1 surround sound audio card to upgrade your movie and gaming experience.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

This ruggedly colorful 12.1-megapixel camera is waterproof, shockproof and dustproof. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 ($400) features a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, a 4.6x optical zoom, Panasonic's proprietary iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, and AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording capabilities. The camera will be available in silver, green or orange.