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MSI Crystal 945 All-In-One Barebones Computer
October 4 2006
I still remember the excitement that the first Shuttle Spacewalker all-in-one computers caused. But that was science fiction for most of us, as we realized that not everyone needed video cards with 512MB of memory or dedicated NICs. Even now, some (dare I say most) people just use their computers...
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Fon Offers $5 Wireless Router
September 19 2006
Fon, a company I profiled last year, which has created a WiFi network that allows subscribers to freely use the signals from other Fon members’ WiFi hotspots, is currently passing on the model's savings to current and potential users in the form of...
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Revised iPod Day
September 12 2006
As you've probably noticed, Apple went crazy today, dropping revisions to the shuffle, nano, and video iPod. As to the 1GB shuffle, I'm not sure how I feel about a player so...
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7 For All Mankind Zip-Front Sweater
September 6 2006
A sweater that visually approximates a cross between a hoody and a winter coat, this 7 For All Mankind Zip-Front Sweater is a great looking piece from a brand that we only recently realized made more than denim. This wool-cotton blend fits a little slim...
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Concepts We Want Made: Cutting Scale
September 6 2006
A cutting board with an integrated scale makes so much sense, and it's kind of hard to believe that no one has tried this yet. Conceived byJim Termeer & Jess Giffin, the Cutting Scale [product page] is meant to simplify the act of food...
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Tumi Flip Fold ID Wallet
September 8 2006
The older I get, the more I realize that certain basics--like the wallet--were perfected a long time ago. Sure, there are wallets made with unique and inventive materials like gaffers tape and Tyvek, but for a...
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The Binvention, from Sprout Design
September 12 2006
It's no news to the thrifty that plastic grocery bags make decent trash can liners, although the bags rarely fit the way you wish they would. Taking the issue into account, Sprout Design created The Binvention, which holds the bags open with small hooks. The piece is made with an interior space...
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Band of Outsiders Fall '06
August 7 2006
Just noticed a new fall collection on the website of what's increasingly becoming one of my favorite newer menswear labels, Band of Outsiders. Looks like you can expect lots of wool, cashmere, and silk blended into the brand's characteristic...
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Handheld Den: Classic Handheld Games
August 7 2006
When I was a lad, my dad bought me a Nintendo Mickey Mouse game. (Yes ladies and gentlemen, corporate collaborations were around, even back then!) The handheld game consisted of a direction pad and a few buttons (B and A, of course) plus the Start and Select keys to round out the classic Nintendo...
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NL Architects Wall Straps
August 9 2006
This is one of those sublime inventions that just seem perfect for…stuff. You know, the kind of stuff you just leave around: wallets, bags, newspapers—pretty much anything. The straps are pretty ingenious, a blend of bulletin board and closet screwed right into the wall. If nothing...
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