Lady Gaga Unveils New Polaroid Grey Label Products At CES 2011

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqdrxzbTm3dA8m_IbjIasssNZPnJSlCAP0uFWYHiAkDPa5ey9qrNKt13vVh0XXoRidCBSLMQJAKaKPg1Abel1psudkB34j86PxGeJJMcRLCN65DsYd1EjxIYmBa8lasqmUQ2MwYCBVSQ/s1600/polaroid-gaga-02-gal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559536945776294466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqdrxzbTm3dA8m_IbjIasssNZPnJSlCAP0uFWYHiAkDPa5ey9qrNKt13vVh0XXoRidCBSLMQJAKaKPg1Abel1psudkB34j86PxGeJJMcRLCN65DsYd1EjxIYmBa8lasqmUQ2MwYCBVSQ/s400/polaroid-gaga-02-gal.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 422px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1z7PPbFtg4uKE0hDdGv3EQr183mucW4T7vTYvn-WYa2JhnCPfBmRH_l5DDfIdEZl7eWxk2Jy56h_NFu3Ei_1kQZR9aykUEmkTdje9fuoknB0oZ0oSdadrOot5ZblKLkqn-A2rv292PN0/s1600/polaroid_gl20.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559531192973691058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1z7PPbFtg4uKE0hDdGv3EQr183mucW4T7vTYvn-WYa2JhnCPfBmRH_l5DDfIdEZl7eWxk2Jy56h_NFu3Ei_1kQZR9aykUEmkTdje9fuoknB0oZ0oSdadrOot5ZblKLkqn-A2rv292PN0/s400/polaroid_gl20.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 423px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKYIa9NRXhbGJP2NAUflEObpOv3j7DMqNJ0YsIMQ4Nuu7uUOhVRcp0wc8u-DUk6hTdtbjstPs_ShL2Gb5-MXesThyphenhyphenYsJmz96HukiBFRf5btqcszh97ISpmp_y8eb58hXPKQIeoLkn6HE/s1600/polaroid_gl10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559536275985078962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKYIa9NRXhbGJP2NAUflEObpOv3j7DMqNJ0YsIMQ4Nuu7uUOhVRcp0wc8u-DUk6hTdtbjstPs_ShL2Gb5-MXesThyphenhyphenYsJmz96HukiBFRf5btqcszh97ISpmp_y8eb58hXPKQIeoLkn6HE/s400/polaroid_gl10.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 469px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c8Adhn_nB3cTeD-gkjo9pISv_XQLbRuOXo_-cZtROt3Om_YkU7HblHcOKi7iFSYuuSMiXtL9rADebXA5lvAe_2rsMOSsJlK3VRAftToLfIoGErDwLGyIaE7pMzKUdVRj4-g_wBlk6LY/s1600/polaroid_gl30.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559536136006654978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c8Adhn_nB3cTeD-gkjo9pISv_XQLbRuOXo_-cZtROt3Om_YkU7HblHcOKi7iFSYuuSMiXtL9rADebXA5lvAe_2rsMOSsJlK3VRAftToLfIoGErDwLGyIaE7pMzKUdVRj4-g_wBlk6LY/s400/polaroid_gl30.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 469px;" /></a><br /><br />It's been one year since Polaroid appointed Lady Gaga as their Creative Director during which time they have collaborated to define a direction for a line of products that blend the brand's core values with Lady Gaga's creativity. The result is the Grey Label by <a href="http://www.ladygaga.com/news/">Haus of Gaga</a> which consists of three products.<br /><br />Below are images of the three new Polaroid Grey Label products along with the company's press release and a video of Lady Gaga's presentation at CES 2011 - The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC-aegdnMhtk2d1SpH694oG4tb5qMHmbVEFV8HH3Hyb3sZZJNA1aVV06rWLNzjZjAVz-3K8Y2prb4Sp6Kcj-zNsfK4jgCWKi9tT7BmMgpp415OeS5LdTwICEAtZ44OCfhgzu_gOCGZWc/s1600/Lady-Gaga-Polaroid-Business-Card-500x375.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559536735167181330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC-aegdnMhtk2d1SpH694oG4tb5qMHmbVEFV8HH3Hyb3sZZJNA1aVV06rWLNzjZjAVz-3K8Y2prb4Sp6Kcj-zNsfK4jgCWKi9tT7BmMgpp415OeS5LdTwICEAtZ44OCfhgzu_gOCGZWc/s400/Lady-Gaga-Polaroid-Business-Card-500x375.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 396px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Polaroid press release:</span></span><br />A Collaboration Between Two of the Most Influential Icons of Our Time, Polaroid Grey Label Comes to Life With Three New Products That Showcase the Magic of the Polaroid Instant Experience<br /><br />LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 - Polaroid and its Creative Director, Lady Gaga today unveiled Polaroid Grey Label, an original line of products co-designed with Lady Gaga. This collaboration between two cultural icons reflects Polaroid's long standing tradition of innovation tracing back to founder Dr. Edwin Land and Lady Gaga's mission to deliver products that enable creativity for all, celebrate artistry and make sharing instantaneous across the physical and digital. The inaugural Polaroid Grey Label line is truly expressive of Lady Gaga's artistic vision and includes the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer, GL30 Instant Digital Camera and the GL20 Camera Glasses, a unique new look at how to turn images into a fashion statement.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_r7yykw1Z0viVsUFDwp4NVCv_gHA4NbL5vr-0Zzykau2SkVh9d_hPJblIua4ek01mDpBpFg3ccCDZfx6kxS0UJr99vLTPp1rrstBxTVNXNtQdbWEvCSKUxAxrqmyABqt9qW-jcTNskU/s1600/gaga-polaroid-1610-02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559536641363069570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_r7yykw1Z0viVsUFDwp4NVCv_gHA4NbL5vr-0Zzykau2SkVh9d_hPJblIua4ek01mDpBpFg3ccCDZfx6kxS0UJr99vLTPp1rrstBxTVNXNtQdbWEvCSKUxAxrqmyABqt9qW-jcTNskU/s400/gaga-polaroid-1610-02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 316px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxVtAqCONwleRD8r5MpB-5p7BE50dxvNz6cA5c4QUn0O5RXmV2UfLWXPBNTMW3Z_oyon2I65LvEGciprUsFjbWtU0W7Pl8Bkbry6pqa3G_p_ADFxXTXlTJCNgtNDhzEG5D-7IToPw-tE/s1600/gaga+camera+glasses+on+dummy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559539104201540274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxVtAqCONwleRD8r5MpB-5p7BE50dxvNz6cA5c4QUn0O5RXmV2UfLWXPBNTMW3Z_oyon2I65LvEGciprUsFjbWtU0W7Pl8Bkbry6pqa3G_p_ADFxXTXlTJCNgtNDhzEG5D-7IToPw-tE/s400/gaga+camera+glasses+on+dummy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 449px;" /></a><br /><br />"I consider myself to be a visionary, not just a songwriter and a singer. I am an artist," said Lady Gaga, Polaroid's Creative Director. "I brought my vision and love of fashion, technology and obsession with the future into all of my work with Polaroid."<br /><br /><object height="323" width="530"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/utYMN4CNtOM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/utYMN4CNtOM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="323" width="530"></embed></object><br /><br />The first trio of Polaroid Grey Label products at Polaroid's CES booth:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. GL10 Instant Mobile Printer:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9GIsv3_dH7Ta0SQwK41JDaZhjn3AOrCxMbp8WqmGzalWfqfm3zYWx6MaR7RdA548jRkYFuF0vw_3FoG-7s4jUoEYt_zIXjZHOMdTZYr4U0IqVJlKg1HOl7v6e0EoBuMWagfWA_bgEz0/s1600/polaroid-gaga-01-gal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559537810622858914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9GIsv3_dH7Ta0SQwK41JDaZhjn3AOrCxMbp8WqmGzalWfqfm3zYWx6MaR7RdA548jRkYFuF0vw_3FoG-7s4jUoEYt_zIXjZHOMdTZYr4U0IqVJlKg1HOl7v6e0EoBuMWagfWA_bgEz0/s400/polaroid-gaga-01-gal.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 368px;" /></a><br />• Advanced Technology: The newest instant printing experience begins with the embedded dye-crystal ZINK® Zero Ink® Technology from ZINK Imaging. Patented ZINK PaperTM is an advanced composite material with cyan, yellow, and magenta dye crystals embedded inside. Before printing, the embedded dye crystals are clear, so ZINK Paper®, looks like regular white photo paper. The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals.<br />• Superb Print Quality: The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer uses ZINK's second-generation thermal technology, delivering image quality that rivals a photo-lab. Prints emerge fully developed and protected by a smudge-proof, water-resistant coating.<br />• Aesthetically Pleasing and Environmentally Responsible: Designed for both form and function for use both in the present and future. ZINK technology requires no messy ribbons, toner or inkjet cartridges.<br /><br />The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer will be available in May 2011 (US $149.99 MSRP). ZINK 3x4" Paper will be available in May 2011 at a price to be announced.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. GL30 Instant Digital Camera:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSCTPygJljkXrJJpFsxwg2BM2EFgisTpYEmvsYNZ0ep535xD27QIM8PW2J70wSBFhqEX9m8ZfMJdlmlpYuWA1P6TXj-2DdNLAOOFvNOLo2rwYAZrL6X5ulZhEV6vGZuT8DAvegG9SdGA/s1600/polaroid-gaga-03-gal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559537705032857634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSCTPygJljkXrJJpFsxwg2BM2EFgisTpYEmvsYNZ0ep535xD27QIM8PW2J70wSBFhqEX9m8ZfMJdlmlpYuWA1P6TXj-2DdNLAOOFvNOLo2rwYAZrL6X5ulZhEV6vGZuT8DAvegG9SdGA/s400/polaroid-gaga-03-gal.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 397px;" /></a><br />• Brings the Polaroid Instant Experience to Life: Introducing a new generation to the joy of instant photography, the GL30 uses next generation ZINK Zero Ink Technology from ZINK Imaging.<br />• Fuses the Digital and Physical Worlds: Featuring the benefits of a digital camera, instant photo printer and digital display, the GL30 is a creative tool that delivers the best of the digital and physical worlds.<br />• Pays Tribute to Polaroid's Legacy: Reminiscent of Polaroid cameras of the past, the GL30 is clearly a significant departure from a typical camera. Designed for longevity, the GL30 is not only for the future, it's an object of desire. Users can select from a number of filters and borders to create truly original images that instantly fit in the palm of your hand.<br /><br />The GL30 Instant Digital Camera will be available later this year, at a price to be announced.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. GL20 Camera Glasses:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ul88wn3MTyO6uDdQNpPmYYExzHyekTkUOsN71Sqn3hddgq4yqJcRSP66BGVeirOhJqdhfoi1Ocq-9WZ0BC2PwCtteCq8yAB8LPxsUNFXak9eFT4PvgbEss5d4KimOOZFvik6Ywvqu8E/s1600/lady-gaga-polaroid-sunglasses-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559531107322616034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ul88wn3MTyO6uDdQNpPmYYExzHyekTkUOsN71Sqn3hddgq4yqJcRSP66BGVeirOhJqdhfoi1Ocq-9WZ0BC2PwCtteCq8yAB8LPxsUNFXak9eFT4PvgbEss5d4KimOOZFvik6Ywvqu8E/s400/lady-gaga-polaroid-sunglasses-1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 394px;" /></a><br />• Merges Fashion With Photography: Never before has the world seen fashion, photography and technology come together in one, singular product.<br />• Tells Your Story to the World: Users can instantly capture or upload photos with the built-in camera and then display the images on the glasses' LCD screens for others to see.<br />• Expresses True Artistry and Originality: Only Lady Gaga could create a hybrid that's part fashion statement, part revolutionary technology and part tool for self-expression.<br /><br />The GL20 Camera Glasses will be available later this year, at a price to be announced.<br />The Polaroid Grey Label Evolution<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzZvRQ-txmNuF5lZyH4FgNCqdilOA6ZDiVRQLR-J-BH3x3x5x235yMFZ4H0KPcsj5JUlcNFaEitxGRY3AacGegROdLQvYLrS0T_5ENtFYsI5M_Qn81-3LM1Uy19beC7rh9LylP3mVEKU/s1600/gagaPolaroid.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559541183278749362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzZvRQ-txmNuF5lZyH4FgNCqdilOA6ZDiVRQLR-J-BH3x3x5x235yMFZ4H0KPcsj5JUlcNFaEitxGRY3AacGegROdLQvYLrS0T_5ENtFYsI5M_Qn81-3LM1Uy19beC7rh9LylP3mVEKU/s400/gagaPolaroid.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 543px;" /></a><br /><br />After being named Polaroid's Creative Director in January 2010, Lady Gaga and Polaroid collaborated to define a direction for the line that blended the brand's core values with Lady Gaga's creativity.<br /><br />Stemming from "greige goods," a fashion-industry term for fabric in its purest form, the Polaroid Grey Label line encompasses Polaroid's heritage of delivering simplicity with the style, wit and sensibility of Lady Gaga.<br /><br />Committed to bringing originality back to product design across all genres, Lady Gaga articulated that all Polaroid Grey Label products communicate three essential elements of self-expression:<br /><br />• Creativity: All Polaroid Grey Label products are designed with the idea that creativity and sharing go hand in hand, in both the digital and the physical world.<br /><br />• Instant Artistry: All features found in Polaroid Grey Label products celebrate, express and bring an element of artistry and originality to the act of image making.<br /><br />• Fashion: Intended to be just as much everyday fashion accessories as innovative imaging tools, all Polaroid Grey Label products feature unexpected design elements such as leather touch points, brushed metal and exposed mechanical details.<br /><br />"The Polaroid Grey Label line embodies the Polaroid brand, with an injection of the future-looking fashion and design mantra of Lady Gaga that simply can't be replicated," said Scott W. Hardy, Polaroid's President. "It represents Polaroid innovation for the new generation, one in which there are no limitations to sharing creativity through photography, both physical and digital."<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About Polaroid</span><br />Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to instant photography. The Polaroid brand has been around for more than 70 years starting with polarized sunglasses which then evolved into instant film, camera and camera accessories, marking the beginning of the well recognized Polaroid Classic Border Logo. In recent years, the Polaroid brand has expanded into flat panel televisions, portable DVD players, digital photo frames, digital HD camcorders, waterproof digital cameras and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value for which the brand has long stood.<br />For more information, visit <a href="http://www.polaroid.com./">www.Polaroid.com.</a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Grey Label, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About ZINK Imaging</span><br />ZINK Imaging Inc., a privately held company, was founded to enable millions of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK® Zero Ink® products. ZINK Imaging invented, manufactures, and is an OEM supplier of the ZINK Printing Technology and the award winning ZINK Paper® to partners that will bring ZINK‐enabled products to market under their respective brands. ZINK Imaging's headquarters and research and development labs are in Massachusetts, with a state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.zink.com./">www.ZINK.com.</a><span style="font-size:78%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">The ZINK® Technology and ZINK® trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc.</span></span>

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pointer; width: 522px; height: 345px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://youtube-trends.blogspot.com/">• YouTube 2010 Year in Review (top videos in numerous categories).</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/blog.php?post=466369142130"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555139561161551154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHlCdRFfrC6CgagJpDH3H6fcdixIr8sD0TWRxnI6bGLkTY6iOkP7e_VB_ICwiTaejR4dkQkZiFIsIfQ0hYzRlD_iBmGRESHzPrie1JDbOgKFHhfJfmdRCvmbP-UG6GzH_eOrZANsJEja8/s400/facebook-memology-status-trends-of-2010.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 245px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/blog.php?post=466369142130">• Memology: Facebook's Top Status Trends of 2010.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/28/social-media-fails_n_801758.html#s215707">• Biggest Social Media Fails</a> (Huffington Post)<br /><br /><a href="http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=147904">• Top 10 Companies On Twitter (Ad Age)<br /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NEWS STORIES</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/2718-202_162-1024.html?tag=exclsv">• CBS Top World News of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/watch/world-news-with-diane-sawyer/SH5585921/VD55103123/world-news-extra-1221-best-of-2010">• ABC News - Best of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-scandals-gallery-105348488.html">• NBC's Sizzling Celebrity Scandals of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/">• Yahoo: Year In Review - The standout news, pop-culture trends, and search obsessions.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/series/2010-in-review">• 2010 Year In Review - The Guardian</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.infoplease.com/biography/2010-deaths.html">• Famous Deaths of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/fashion/NATL-THREAD-The-Year-in-Fashion-2010-106409188.html">• Best of Fashion </a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MOVIES & FILMS:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfgevs0jra-1XyKCMtFZwrrFnXJ0zUvRIVQHoV-EMFlPdrwUALvKrslWDta7WCSikITyiU4LAG7Xwdcd3GnQwaiTi2Cjy4HLiHdMaECdEkZw-Tvedy-SWbevdRz1VfA72Bz-d5LEkyqGi/s1600/korona-world-theater_10deaeb3_L___Selected.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555142683848130818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfgevs0jra-1XyKCMtFZwrrFnXJ0zUvRIVQHoV-EMFlPdrwUALvKrslWDta7WCSikITyiU4LAG7Xwdcd3GnQwaiTi2Cjy4HLiHdMaECdEkZw-Tvedy-SWbevdRz1VfA72Bz-d5LEkyqGi/s400/korona-world-theater_10deaeb3_L___Selected.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 393px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://movies.msn.com/movies/year-in-review/top-10-movies/">• MSN's Top Movies of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/12/the_best_feature_films_of_2010.html">• Best feature films of 2010 according to Roger Ebert</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsweek.com/2010/12/21/the-best-movies-of-2010.all.html">• Newsweek's Best 2010 Movies by David Ansen</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20326356_20451419,00.html">• 10 Best Movies of 2010, Lisa Schwarzbaum picks for EW</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20326356_20451387,00.html">• 10 Best Movies of 2010, Owen Gleiberman's picks for EW</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/race/richard-roepers-top-10-boosts-65722">• Richard Roepers' top 10 films of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/09/01/best-movies-of-2010/">• Moviefone's top 50 films of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://artforum.com/inprint/id=26857">• John Waters and Mark Webber pick their 10 favorite films of 2010 for ArtForum</a><br /><a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/top-10-grossing-films-2010-65349"><br />• Top 10 grossing films from Hollywood Reporter</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">TELEVISION & ADVERTISING:</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/u-s-top-10s-and-trends-for-2010/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NielsenWire+%28Nielsen+Wire%29">• Most watched single telecast and regularly scheduled programs of 2010 according to the Nielson Ratings</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/12/18/top-10-tv-commercials-of-2010/">• TV Squad's top ten TV Commercials of 2010<br /></a><br /><a href="http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/global/the-u-ks-10-most-liked-tv-ads-of-2010/">• The U.K’s 10 Most-liked TV Ads of 2010</a><br /><a href="http://adage.com/bookoftens2010/"><br />• Ad Age's Book Of Tens</a> (ten top ad stories, ten best ad songs, ten most viral, etc)<br /><br /><a href="http://creativity-online.com/news/creativity-awards-report-2010/145657">• Creativity's Award Report 2010</a> (winning companies, creatives and ad campaigns)<br /><br /><a href="http://warmingglow.uproxx.com/2010/12/warming-glows-top-ten-shows-of-2010#page/11">• Warming Glow's top 10 tv shows of 2010</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ART & PHOTOGRAPHY:</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/12/24/PK9M1GNCF6.DTL">• Art: The Year In Review by Kenneth Baker for the SF Chronicle<br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/20/top-ten-best-and-top-ten-_n_799428.html#s212666">• Huffington Post: The Best and Worst moments in Art</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/12/17/GA2010121702353.html">• Blake Gopnik's Best Art of 2010 for The Washington Post</a><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2010/dec/12/laura-cumming-art-review-2010"><br />• Laura Cumming's Best of Art for The Observer</a><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/photo/2010-year-in-pictures/"><br />• The Year In Pictures from the NY Times (97 amazing images)</a><br /><a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/the-most-popular-and-memorable-stories-of-2010.php"><br /></a><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/2010-the-year-in-pictures-2168207.html">• The Year In Pictures from The Independent</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BOOKS:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NvWdpm5XJqHqMobwOVWjRElVtZ9tzZ78w9HuMAieNg4Gytq2o9-9jIOSSjeUcHsYIsLZdWs6kwE6TG6fSmFd0yNcMtDBSXomvF8AXBrgtmECXp5xpaGQcZCIj81BN3DOZU1kGOIXXNAy/s1600/books460.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555142556108350178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NvWdpm5XJqHqMobwOVWjRElVtZ9tzZ78w9HuMAieNg4Gytq2o9-9jIOSSjeUcHsYIsLZdWs6kwE6TG6fSmFd0yNcMtDBSXomvF8AXBrgtmECXp5xpaGQcZCIj81BN3DOZU1kGOIXXNAy/s400/books460.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 315px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.npr.org/2010/12/23/131566277/best-books-of-2010-the-complete-list">• NPR's Best Books of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/books/review/10-best-books-of-2010.html">• New York Times 10 Best Books of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Oprah-Magazines-Top-Books-of-2010-Reviews">• O's Best Books of 2010</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BUSINESS:</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/24/top-10-business-2010-ap_n_799947.html#s213464">• Huffington Posts covers the AP's Top 10 Business Year in Review</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/news/articles/business_news.htm">• Bloomberg Businessweek year in review</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SPORTS:</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/page/2010-sports-year-in-review-best-worst-memorable-athletes-games-stories">• Fox Sports year in review - Best and worst of the sporting world</a><br /><br /><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/Top-10-sports-stories-of-2010#photo-title=The%20Wimbledon%20match%20that%20wouldn%E2%80%99t%20end&photo=23875057">• The Final Score's top 10 Sports Stories of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theonion.com/channels/sports-year-in-review-2010/">• The Onion - Sports Year In Review 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailynews.com/rss/ci_16940228?source=rss">• Top 10 Sports Stories of 2010 according to Los Angeles' Daily News</a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >POPULAR WEBSITES & SOME OF THEIR "BEST OF" LISTS</span><br /><a href="http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1999770,00.html"><br />• Time Magazine's best blogs of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.notcot.com/archives/2010/12/notcotorg-top-100-of-2010.php">• NOTCOT's top 100 design posts of the year</a><br /><a href="http://www.notcot.com/archives/2010/12/notcouture-top-100-of-2010.php"><br />• NotCouture's top 100 fashion posts of the year</a><br /><a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/the-most-popular-and-memorable-stories-of-2010.php"><br />• Treehugger's most popular and memorable stories of 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/fashion-2010-the-year-in-review.php">• Refinery 29 - Fashion 2010: The Year In Review</a><br /><br /><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/26/top-40-iphone-apps-2010/">• Tech Crunch - Top 40 iPhone apps of 2010 by Alex Ahlund</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gamespy.com/articles/114/1141331p1.html">• GameSpy 2010 Year In Review of Gaming</a><br /><a href="http://walyou.com/best-gadgets-2010/"><br />• 200 Best Gadgets of 2010 according to Walyou</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/tech/Viral-Web-Videos-2010-105194254.html">• Year In Review - The Best Of The Web</a><br /><a href="http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20442843_20446944,00.html"><br />• Best Internet Memes (according to People magazine)</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Year In Review - VIDEOS:</span><br />Jib Jab's 2010 Year In Review:<br /><object height="323" width="530"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CCuoLd0K4lY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CCuoLd0K4lY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="323" width="530"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Brian Williams tribute to those we lost in 2010:</span><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0" height="245" id="msnbc45961d" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640"><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=40822819&width=420&height=245"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed name="msnbc45961d" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" flashvars="launch=40822819&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" height="245" width="420"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Adweek's media Year In Review 2010:</span><br /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1125919467" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=714812243001&playerId=1125919467&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swliveconnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" height="412" width="486"></embed><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Google 2010 Zeitgeist:</span><br /><object height="323" width="530"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F0QXB5pw2qE?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed 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enTourage eDGe. The First Combo E-reader Netbook Hits The Market.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bkYrD_gwpBDc-x00h7Ol1yM1BIV9m6wPwUY3jY1Ydy4Kv-0vCSG5-lX_NrBTeTUchZm6AsMGoEBo1zDaFnFnCGMxdKgqkWPlo0GZ-N6fnfslZjsAVjrRUtpfcqphmeOnWD-M-VbgyXw/s1600-h/icebleehero.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443785005305507794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bkYrD_gwpBDc-x00h7Ol1yM1BIV9m6wPwUY3jY1Ydy4Kv-0vCSG5-lX_NrBTeTUchZm6AsMGoEBo1zDaFnFnCGMxdKgqkWPlo0GZ-N6fnfslZjsAVjrRUtpfcqphmeOnWD-M-VbgyXw/s400/icebleehero.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 530px;" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><br />Okay all you gadget-loving early adopters, the latest must-have tech gadget is finally taking pre-orders and is said to be shipping this week.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">enTourage eDGe</span> is a new compact, portable, digital combination e-reader, notebook, mp3 and video player/recorder that lets you do all that the Kindle and iPad do, and then some.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTmENNnaYYAd2my-T05wnqU2OYpJJKVoYqpTEgqSTE5xybKRBe2WVKqXuF9CMWVdLu3GUN8DX_qKIXmwkVa8akvsEKNbKzzSJlL_PbiJoAxiAaJbsqp9hTVerqpDg-wb7wn4NDGwWDM4/s1600-h/splayed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443771234890509650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTmENNnaYYAd2my-T05wnqU2OYpJJKVoYqpTEgqSTE5xybKRBe2WVKqXuF9CMWVdLu3GUN8DX_qKIXmwkVa8akvsEKNbKzzSJlL_PbiJoAxiAaJbsqp9hTVerqpDg-wb7wn4NDGwWDM4/s400/splayed.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 411px;" /></a><br /><br />Available in 5 colors, the device, with a horrible typographic treatment of the name*, is priced at $499.00 is taking pre-orders now and expected to start shipping this week.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*that capitalized DG in the word edge stands for Digital Generation.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1I1hdZ_hWdRqaSXRqFR-2j8FyzNd8z89o3b8vL8-BVgi5YitH8ncgrHtTZxwUsTWULoaScKiVoE7dtfim3k1R4t5CS2Ach7c7EIDcibrLyhuj_0X8jFm0FfkvwNQt3FZr0P6ZqBbNnwk/s1600-h/titlecard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443785126847254850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1I1hdZ_hWdRqaSXRqFR-2j8FyzNd8z89o3b8vL8-BVgi5YitH8ncgrHtTZxwUsTWULoaScKiVoE7dtfim3k1R4t5CS2Ach7c7EIDcibrLyhuj_0X8jFm0FfkvwNQt3FZr0P6ZqBbNnwk/s400/titlecard.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 514px; height: 137px;" /></a><br /><br />The enTourage eDGe™ is the world’s first dualbook, combining the functions of an e-reader (complete with <a href="http://www.entourageedge.com/e-books.html">their online e-book store</a>) , netbook, notepad, and audio/video recorder and player in one. It’s a comprehensive device that lets you read e-books, surf the Internet, take digital notes, send emails and instant messages, watch movies and listen to music anywhere, at any time.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYd1XwnR1OZXEzsKGO5Z69yTRojkliWBOMzx0jJ3_KFf3-kCboqNXZu0EXeVHrgtSVEEcsL50VDkhfwKD_lg-yMzvog5Ij_xCFavFmFY1Mbi3pAh35rkuOpQ8285t813Zrzx0kyP9vCpc/s1600-h/midnightopenclosed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443771146373731202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYd1XwnR1OZXEzsKGO5Z69yTRojkliWBOMzx0jJ3_KFf3-kCboqNXZu0EXeVHrgtSVEEcsL50VDkhfwKD_lg-yMzvog5Ij_xCFavFmFY1Mbi3pAh35rkuOpQ8285t813Zrzx0kyP9vCpc/s400/midnightopenclosed.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 424px;" /></a><br /><br />Get books wirelessly, move files onto your enTourage eDGe™ using an SD card or a USB flash drive. Use the mini-USB port to move files back and forth from a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows, Mac, or Linux-based PC</span>. And with a netbook built in, you can forget the limitations of other e-readers, the enTourage eDGe™ does it all.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Netbook Functionality</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmTmUCKKDy-HxWGqrfufs54Po8WWI30ntckNr4tOO06Ubv9nHPFaSoaJrrETHMgyrn0MIx-O8axNu5q6bapgpEI_cKhuP9QJU3Qd4vf-LUUETyg50r-5X0O8ztIX5toZQpJfQybH7Wco/s1600-h/Picture+41.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443772032066421650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmTmUCKKDy-HxWGqrfufs54Po8WWI30ntckNr4tOO06Ubv9nHPFaSoaJrrETHMgyrn0MIx-O8axNu5q6bapgpEI_cKhuP9QJU3Qd4vf-LUUETyg50r-5X0O8ztIX5toZQpJfQybH7Wco/s400/Picture+41.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 431px;" /></a><br /><br />The enTourage eDGe™ color touchscreen is a whole netbook, ready to play movies or MP3s, organize your books, notes, and pictures, or let you instant message your friends.<br /><br />The screen is 1024 x 600 pixels, or 10.1 inches measured diagonally. You can view images from the e-book you're reading on the color display.<br /><br />You can open a virtual keyboard and type instant messages or emails. The netbook includes an audio recorder to capture lectures for later playback or sharing.<br /><br />It also has a video camera to record still images or movies as MP4s or 3GP files. You can plug in headphones or a microphone or use the built in speaker and recorder.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6BpSbRZnjq5oUdj-NUQkyChyphenhyphenfLO3Z_r22VaKhj8euFhSBSNvkiJVv_sqeQlrLDRshHazYRrxnPDbA76NpNdpIZFmC5UvGSWKKlxwcky1djHwF1sr6wQ5jpTfsZqH2EFZL3RJnaFAuuM/s1600-h/Picture+32.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443771786495105442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6BpSbRZnjq5oUdj-NUQkyChyphenhyphenfLO3Z_r22VaKhj8euFhSBSNvkiJVv_sqeQlrLDRshHazYRrxnPDbA76NpNdpIZFmC5UvGSWKKlxwcky1djHwF1sr6wQ5jpTfsZqH2EFZL3RJnaFAuuM/s400/Picture+32.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 434px;" /></a><br /><br />It has web browsing with built in WiFi®, audio/video record and playback, an email function and contacts list, a calculator, an alarm clock, and a library function to manage your books and files. The enTourage eDGe™ uses the Google® Android® OS, so you can add other applications you need (like Microsoft Office).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkvFhwgJTM_sxrIbwVPib034E34pWcfl9B2iLwUfh12jiTze17s4pWbr6YwZd52ZaMKZP7zXAhESCWPC6yw8AelJSg-A0ocnAu96FDSF6Jt8w6bBkvJzHlHaNLKwUHBLXup4Z5-umGOY/s1600-h/Picture+35.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443771715294841426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkvFhwgJTM_sxrIbwVPib034E34pWcfl9B2iLwUfh12jiTze17s4pWbr6YwZd52ZaMKZP7zXAhESCWPC6yw8AelJSg-A0ocnAu96FDSF6Jt8w6bBkvJzHlHaNLKwUHBLXup4Z5-umGOY/s400/Picture+35.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 417px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbxB7dRtSplj9sCLf8PHLHEVMEHkhn4OQf07cNs7tiCdeyJlbILCgNMuLgKgIEyyTBrR7RAkSegDNjSOeTQC4zatCeMZlssKFpxYWJ0li0LE2qIYu6ddvq9Yvo_qZz0L0OzDmRhflpwI/s1600-h/Picture+37.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443771655564679170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbxB7dRtSplj9sCLf8PHLHEVMEHkhn4OQf07cNs7tiCdeyJlbILCgNMuLgKgIEyyTBrR7RAkSegDNjSOeTQC4zatCeMZlssKFpxYWJ0li0LE2qIYu6ddvq9Yvo_qZz0L0OzDmRhflpwI/s400/Picture+37.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 226px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mNnJsnakkoo3hV0Z7qsJKO_GMu-E4RjlZ0UQMRS9qaXNitoRyTZruh6ytIuak84HXIGk0TGMMw2F6-NZhJYRrGTe-kThNwt_g5sYtZfJ4ubFoFjTHWL-4nQKu1JUWBXL-G_rIOzGXho/s1600-h/Picture+38.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443771571841935490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mNnJsnakkoo3hV0Z7qsJKO_GMu-E4RjlZ0UQMRS9qaXNitoRyTZruh6ytIuak84HXIGk0TGMMw2F6-NZhJYRrGTe-kThNwt_g5sYtZfJ4ubFoFjTHWL-4nQKu1JUWBXL-G_rIOzGXho/s400/Picture+38.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 225px;" /></a><br /><br />The netbook can be used in portrait or landscape mode, but you can also flip everything around 180 degrees. When you do that, the e-reader, where you keep your journals or take notes on books, will be on the right side, and the netbook will be on the left.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKZxtu58DhI6-VGDVGgPHTYeJ4vtltafaGnTGvFg8RaQ5PZUArDXzsJC7GxvBtdHnVEK1dF_4p4NlX5AoJuxD_QBR3qioPtFF1ZF34URTITtLDpJawRL0tIIFcg54x1ehl_ziiPLfYLA/s1600-h/Picture+34.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443773142966609010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKZxtu58DhI6-VGDVGgPHTYeJ4vtltafaGnTGvFg8RaQ5PZUArDXzsJC7GxvBtdHnVEK1dF_4p4NlX5AoJuxD_QBR3qioPtFF1ZF34URTITtLDpJawRL0tIIFcg54x1ehl_ziiPLfYLA/s400/Picture+34.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 471px;" /></a><br /><br />The enTourage eDGe™ only weighs about three pounds but can hold thousands of e-books in its built-in 3GB of usable memory. You can use an SD card or a USB flash drive to add to the storage, or move files to and from your MP3 player, your phone, your PC, even your camera.<br /><br />Designed to let you go all day without recharging the battery, the lithium ion battery can last up to 16 hours of reading without recharging (<span style="font-style: italic;">note: that's 16 hours of reading. If you're using the LCD screen, the battery lasts about 6 hours</span>) One of the big advantages of the enTourage eDGe™ is that the battery can be replaced if it's ever necessary.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5 Different Colors:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVoZC_B782yX_A9zTHSuRHY2pmTf5rDuSUjjpLQYMcL58ZqLJacsRPX05rVIi-8naMlBzpgX_dqtvX22yni7cHeplzmL3fPO5SAZDhnGutUOhM_sGyOv84jiDuKxUvs4Eq-_K2jDtJZ8/s1600-h/availablecolors.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443770881852431138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVoZC_B782yX_A9zTHSuRHY2pmTf5rDuSUjjpLQYMcL58ZqLJacsRPX05rVIi-8naMlBzpgX_dqtvX22yni7cHeplzmL3fPO5SAZDhnGutUOhM_sGyOv84jiDuKxUvs4Eq-_K2jDtJZ8/s400/availablecolors.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 524px;" /></a><br /><br />The enTourage eDGe™ comes complete with a Stylus, a Power adapter, a USB cable and a Quick Start Guide<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Technical Specs:</span><br />•Dimensions: 8.25" x 10.75" by 1.0" (closed)<br />•Weight: approx. 3 lbs.<br />•Internal Memory: 4 GB (3 GB for user) up to 3000 books<br />•E-reader File Formats: ePub, PDF<br />•LCD Touchscreen Display Size: 1024 x 600 (10.1")<br />•E-paper Display Size: 9.7" e-Ink®(1200 x 825), 8 shades of gray<br />•E-paper Input: Wacom® Penabled®<br />•Operating System: Linux with Google® Android®<br />•Screen Rotation: 90 and 180 degrees<br />•Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth capability<br />•Battery Life: 16+ hours utilizing the e-reader screen / up to 6 hours running the LCD screen<br />•Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer<br />•External Memory: SD card slot, 2 USB ports<br />•Audio and Microphone Jack: 3.5 mm each. Includes internal microphone and speakers.<br />•Audio playback: MP3, WAV, 3GPP, MP4, AAC, OGG, M4A<br />•Video playback: 3GP, MP4, Adobe Flash Lite (H.264)<br />•Input: Stylus input on e-paper and touchscreen. Virtual keyboard. USB keyboard (optional)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZwt7-qLncPkRgNEh__IrCSp6EurqE7zeO998bHYRsRT41apSeaU8ErXfn-MKbkoj4ufw4lZ5XuXI0WVKuy6M4Op4272eLUHpfwjwzKPgneA6u40HYeVaK0Y-OV31pcMSikRxv5iLQNI/s1600-h/entourage-edge.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443782048413806866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZwt7-qLncPkRgNEh__IrCSp6EurqE7zeO998bHYRsRT41apSeaU8ErXfn-MKbkoj4ufw4lZ5XuXI0WVKuy6M4Op4272eLUHpfwjwzKPgneA6u40HYeVaK0Y-OV31pcMSikRxv5iLQNI/s400/entourage-edge.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 518px; height: 147px;" /></a><br />Check out what <a href="http://www.wired.com/">Wired</a> magazine's Gadget Lab has to say about it <a href="http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/entourage-edge-shipping">here.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Q5vfwmQ_OV_8-lGoeQ79XL3cRHCMm1ZJv3uE7cr3NKBnwmCmfPbMfslSqOfD9pD6tZaODx28JGTsXovsaPQscXusG-vL3ujVUitikhuEoCqJIighvhNnR997zvdmo7HsEnejhLc4MxM/s1600-h/Picture+32.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443776880391681522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Q5vfwmQ_OV_8-lGoeQ79XL3cRHCMm1ZJv3uE7cr3NKBnwmCmfPbMfslSqOfD9pD6tZaODx28JGTsXovsaPQscXusG-vL3ujVUitikhuEoCqJIighvhNnR997zvdmo7HsEnejhLc4MxM/s400/Picture+32.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 194px;" /></a><a href="http://www.entourageedge.com/devices/entourage-edge.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443782358210284066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0gfOJy4miRazSl_FV69vPpOdK1QwYE95SZQFN78MAIALpEm7np1J2u8cseavYyZLX9gRFntlpFssBATcTdhH1uyLM41GdshQEU-hiUTFovzHMVJtC86ha0DyuWykBqlBt6iqIzZw8MI/s400/Picture+34.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 196px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.entourageedge.com/devices/entourage-edge.html">Pre-order yours now here.</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >all images and information courtesy of enTourage eDGe</span><br><br>

enTourage eDGe. The First Combo E-reader Netbook Hits The Market.

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For Rockers To Vulcans, Hand Gesture USB Storage Drives

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhUNfvyPdXQdlbPow2MDnbRrZpGlv3Qpaq7V9nAba3OZ_YnokNlBdkOyS9wFJ_1LMfYUlDC03GLkhVdFPCbRXT5goHxo-KBQn5tkTDcP0EmjgdzT8lzZ85hTU2Q5x9KbnNKkjevZrWylm/s1600-h/handsign_featured.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415625652132310498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhUNfvyPdXQdlbPow2MDnbRrZpGlv3Qpaq7V9nAba3OZ_YnokNlBdkOyS9wFJ_1LMfYUlDC03GLkhVdFPCbRXT5goHxo-KBQn5tkTDcP0EmjgdzT8lzZ85hTU2Q5x9KbnNKkjevZrWylm/s400/handsign_featured.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 148px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: usb storage Hand Gestures by Imm Living</span><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/10/hand-gesture-candles-from-atelier-wm.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415626191872917442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWzBG4oMMFv9o5FHOHWMgeioduBWdo7cy8fEPMZmm7aWOWcmprv84ak9lRdcbZdvCeQzQPcQOZmgq6mWLCqFFhrCgv37Vx6Xuyv_qCmCF9VIU3zRAfaI_Va4TrT3TRpCf6bHGDQ_tFp_L/s400/candlecolors.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 434px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Hand gesture candles by Atelier WM</span><br /><br />Some of my readers may recall my post on the fun <a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/10/hand-gesture-candles-from-atelier-wm.html">hand gesture candles by Atelier WM</a>. Which, although hard to find, they do make nice gifts, but pricey ones at approximately $80.00 each. But if you're into hand gestures, and don't want to spend a lot on a holiday gift, the latest USB data storage hands by Imm Living may be just the thing.<br /><br />They make great stocking stuffers that people will really use, and they are fairly affordable ranging from 27$ to $37 each.<br /><br />Designed by <a href="http://www.imm-living.com/">Imm Living</a> of Toronto, the gestures mimic those of popular culture from Peace signs to Vulcan salutes. Each is made of PVC, is a different color and has a 2 gig capacity.<br /><br />Here's the full line of all seven:<br /><br />Rocker Love:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1ccBQWiDfOJcXdvLxE_yLOGe8fEuw9LT9G8FakWMCu-M5fMoyNK-rZb_uBfvPQ8Wy4Zmd084hHDenwbsVlMFXm__D8dQs6ELXyG9vF_dwYU4-9tdp686bYl_5LQyo3MOHh6qQXhjtsTr/s1600-h/rockerlove.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415624291204310018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1ccBQWiDfOJcXdvLxE_yLOGe8fEuw9LT9G8FakWMCu-M5fMoyNK-rZb_uBfvPQ8Wy4Zmd084hHDenwbsVlMFXm__D8dQs6ELXyG9vF_dwYU4-9tdp686bYl_5LQyo3MOHh6qQXhjtsTr/s400/rockerlove.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 242px;" /></a><br />East Side:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXDA4CyPeXP1DQzfeKUUOhzM2ZjCu32CeKWjzhe5VBJlZCp0zoqQ0yYP2A5ron5piHoOy0hg9PU5OfWoltHBkPOLQCX2J_cGexkPbusEwSKhinj9LTvJ7fdiICXbuyNo0tz9VCXdM06q0/s1600-h/eastsideUSB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415624527818225794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXDA4CyPeXP1DQzfeKUUOhzM2ZjCu32CeKWjzhe5VBJlZCp0zoqQ0yYP2A5ron5piHoOy0hg9PU5OfWoltHBkPOLQCX2J_cGexkPbusEwSKhinj9LTvJ7fdiICXbuyNo0tz9VCXdM06q0/s400/eastsideUSB.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 251px;" /></a><br />West Side:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWYxR5LE6401wCtFo3-_0YWyh8b5GUybm1zcXQKzNb9U0uOBRKhJGRu7rXeYNwtlZcAKQHYqirLOQWM5mD2sJ3W1m1Pk98hD-aOQaDQiYP3GV1uwIn1yMhRfs7fI7acLE0n24TjwlH2TP/s1600-h/westsideusb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415623583870004898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWYxR5LE6401wCtFo3-_0YWyh8b5GUybm1zcXQKzNb9U0uOBRKhJGRu7rXeYNwtlZcAKQHYqirLOQWM5mD2sJ3W1m1Pk98hD-aOQaDQiYP3GV1uwIn1yMhRfs7fI7acLE0n24TjwlH2TP/s400/westsideusb.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 243px;" /></a><br />Peace Sign:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrw6Vvs-1s8ARWEOgnsSdnVBq9DZnqnA61GkLgSde78K0ur42lfHi4kzVuAjB3pLHe65Vl0NXRl6y4gi28rUHhg5-0lfr93zVKpbhgIIr8OlnQ6AOqTC-xEK8YZmutugk5NHYr9MptVsss/s1600-h/PeacesignUSb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415624389954808242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrw6Vvs-1s8ARWEOgnsSdnVBq9DZnqnA61GkLgSde78K0ur42lfHi4kzVuAjB3pLHe65Vl0NXRl6y4gi28rUHhg5-0lfr93zVKpbhgIIr8OlnQ6AOqTC-xEK8YZmutugk5NHYr9MptVsss/s400/PeacesignUSb.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 267px;" /></a><br />Change:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5QlVedb89K7FqLrpGSh026_KjudbXnzDQIUAGmzi3UpNrWBd6MXYxDMTAJoKY3zh1PY-aNDa4Uo0t58Kg0HF6F7yUEPBoj_St2v-X5EcYtIGBCKnlqu1gyP3fBKCcS3lzVsgk35OEoum/s1600-h/changeusb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415624677661860658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5QlVedb89K7FqLrpGSh026_KjudbXnzDQIUAGmzi3UpNrWBd6MXYxDMTAJoKY3zh1PY-aNDa4Uo0t58Kg0HF6F7yUEPBoj_St2v-X5EcYtIGBCKnlqu1gyP3fBKCcS3lzVsgk35OEoum/s400/changeusb.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 295px;" /></a><br />Word Up:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglT97_D9BZ1bEOGWBnEEK1fA9RS7ydtp0N0VNbUIFNEsx3w8lU8fAKYLbYK523axiokjisjD1G7gXwGLUrBGlc9_1M-OSeUG7iSTe8Uor0beJFKTn-VVJuhczovdbV8E4jt_xUo8X2WewJ/s1600-h/wordUpusb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415623464862628498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglT97_D9BZ1bEOGWBnEEK1fA9RS7ydtp0N0VNbUIFNEsx3w8lU8fAKYLbYK523axiokjisjD1G7gXwGLUrBGlc9_1M-OSeUG7iSTe8Uor0beJFKTn-VVJuhczovdbV8E4jt_xUo8X2WewJ/s400/wordUpusb.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 255px;" /></a><br />Vulcan Salute:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkKdf43Yx6TQnNXlzHaj_Out2dPAuKxkBHBx-y1nNwCQ_kFXT_jdjHGZ9ZGaekCeBwgroo-dAn7LY0S-zou4Ysc4euPa0n7_FXTC1fSVhso4ZL2pE1ZKWFQkGnRzr7pFmb9qX_N9NGgqE/s1600-h/VulcanUSb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415624164500896178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkKdf43Yx6TQnNXlzHaj_Out2dPAuKxkBHBx-y1nNwCQ_kFXT_jdjHGZ9ZGaekCeBwgroo-dAn7LY0S-zou4Ysc4euPa0n7_FXTC1fSVhso4ZL2pE1ZKWFQkGnRzr7pFmb9qX_N9NGgqE/s400/VulcanUSb.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 277px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://sirtified.com/products/handusb/#">Sirtified seems to sell four of them </a>(West side, East side, Rocker Love and Change) and <a href="http://www.shopcomposition.com/product/imm-vulcan-usb">Composition sells the Vulcan Salute one.</a> <a href="http://www.audiocubes.com/product_info.php?cPath=160_163&products_id=2735">Audio Cubes carries the Peace Sign</a> and I can only find <a href="http://www.acgears.com/category/HOME+and+OFFICE_FLASH+DRIVES/product/IMM_Word_Up_USB_2GB_flash_drive.html">the Word Up one here at AC Gears.<br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfz5loGZj3chz-0tsY5i92jVBJJF9Q3yZe1E9-MNWkGsPFkPhY379Qc7fhDwag49fKL-gq_X2Z49igdCheCGPbdXUsk350fkzV4Jr48bC4mVsP6czPlpvnCspRBLoMnauhK-LTP2Vq1pM8/s1600-h/Picture+32.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415625085215676818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfz5loGZj3chz-0tsY5i92jVBJJF9Q3yZe1E9-MNWkGsPFkPhY379Qc7fhDwag49fKL-gq_X2Z49igdCheCGPbdXUsk350fkzV4Jr48bC4mVsP6czPlpvnCspRBLoMnauhK-LTP2Vq1pM8/s400/Picture+32.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 151px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.imm-living.com/">Imm Living.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/10/hand-gesture-candles-from-atelier-wm.html">Read about Atelier WM hand candles and where to find them here.</a>

For Rockers To Vulcans, Hand Gesture USB Storage Drives

above: usb storage Hand Gestures by Imm Living above: Hand gesture candles by Atelier WM Some of my readers may recall my post on the fun ha...

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Watch, Listen & Warm. Poseidon Outdoor Heater With Screen & Speakers.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgL8QuxhTYsS7_XbKX1dq9gP34HrGOFt8XrD9P4YytGEP_2aZ1H45SvzTXrcd7yI-6QOur0Or-NVJu1DywseUlH71u8KerVf0oEJ8xKL6G498gm0cK9jwn9R8ZI1vx1fUqRf_0umr-rJr/s1600/poseidonhero.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407507619040183714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgL8QuxhTYsS7_XbKX1dq9gP34HrGOFt8XrD9P4YytGEP_2aZ1H45SvzTXrcd7yI-6QOur0Or-NVJu1DywseUlH71u8KerVf0oEJ8xKL6G498gm0cK9jwn9R8ZI1vx1fUqRf_0umr-rJr/s400/poseidonhero.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 412px;" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><br />This is so cool! Er....warm.<br /><br />Seems like a lot of products are multi-tasking for us these days and here's yet another new, modern hi-tech version of an old utilitarian product. The Poseidon by Chillchaser is an innovation in outdoor heating.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe6dFr7zxhhk7leEcfs7zxcNSAYPHa6CFSZUTDWnatsoErYL2QginuML9VzRuU7zSfLNAKH1gLzI4fCJpPa162pQsW-ZzmZNpdcrfLQ7E6jJq6ZHVXvxcXTvPA9uI-D0KbBtbX2kqsg8J/s1600/Picture+27.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407501680386157314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe6dFr7zxhhk7leEcfs7zxcNSAYPHa6CFSZUTDWnatsoErYL2QginuML9VzRuU7zSfLNAKH1gLzI4fCJpPa162pQsW-ZzmZNpdcrfLQ7E6jJq6ZHVXvxcXTvPA9uI-D0KbBtbX2kqsg8J/s400/Picture+27.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 535px; height: 262px;" /></a><br /><br />It incorporates a media player, speakers, built in USB port, remote functionality in a weatherproof modern metal design with carbon fiber heating tubes that significantly reduces running costs and cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 50% .<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAF20rcOhxzUXQaqXj48FAWAnoLjSueczVjzE_u1Gm5SzqonDLp0VEiXZ9O4j_TEBqjy9K49-UZTFhAfDJycOqs2nDsedzifjgw5baM2mXlcyLRuyJkElz783gH87CPArw1IyXrc3VAAsP/s1600/Picture+22.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407502269992438450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAF20rcOhxzUXQaqXj48FAWAnoLjSueczVjzE_u1Gm5SzqonDLp0VEiXZ9O4j_TEBqjy9K49-UZTFhAfDJycOqs2nDsedzifjgw5baM2mXlcyLRuyJkElz783gH87CPArw1IyXrc3VAAsP/s400/Picture+22.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 469px; height: 636px;" /></a><br />The IPX5 weatherproof media player features a super bright high resolution LCD display that is perfect for playback of all your videos, pictures and music. Audio is also catered for via the inbuilt crystal clear speakers. The built in USB port enables you to run video and audio from your memory sticks. You can also plug in your MP3 players and ipods using the 3.5 input socket.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwJuQC54gaDDFU_myq5nA-kJ9FWBDyQoCjVQuQVbRbCZ_hCueRkU4g6JmSPpRtezSJ52FcezzM5fZfVp1dVkGEwmFR2rZzDZhKhNiQkfL3WtWDlLJAcHcvPrZiBwJl8vKKbJy-oODVI6k/s1600/Picture+23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407502090944311458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwJuQC54gaDDFU_myq5nA-kJ9FWBDyQoCjVQuQVbRbCZ_hCueRkU4g6JmSPpRtezSJ52FcezzM5fZfVp1dVkGEwmFR2rZzDZhKhNiQkfL3WtWDlLJAcHcvPrZiBwJl8vKKbJy-oODVI6k/s400/Picture+23.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 466px; height: 620px;" /></a><br />The PIR economy feature enables the Poseidon patio heater to automatically switch on and off depending on activity near the unit. When enabled, the PIR sensor constantly monitors peoples’ movements up to a distance of 4 meters and if after 4 minutes it does not detect movement it will switch off. Thereafter, if the PIR sensor does detect movement it will automatically switch on at the original settings. This economy function optimises energy usage and minimizes CO2 emissions even further than the 50% already indicated – making Poseidon the most efficient and eco-friendly heater in the world.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplSKSWZoqH6BsnvPno2sNOBvb9lzyM6Sv4mzeKCYDmQphg4kQO_VzWjC_Qbd9wlRf6VPOSuuuIexxyVhAbu4eETP-2SeszAHF10AkzuFHHmCj8hf5QJbkqMbwUJUhRq2Owv4hhK3O7eL9/s1600/Picture+24.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407501884609213170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplSKSWZoqH6BsnvPno2sNOBvb9lzyM6Sv4mzeKCYDmQphg4kQO_VzWjC_Qbd9wlRf6VPOSuuuIexxyVhAbu4eETP-2SeszAHF10AkzuFHHmCj8hf5QJbkqMbwUJUhRq2Owv4hhK3O7eL9/s400/Picture+24.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 494px; height: 705px;" /></a><br /><p>Instant heat with two heat settings - 1350W / 2700W. - the elements are replaceable & designed to last 8,000 hours.</p> Far Infrared Electric heaters offer more focused heat, heating people rather than the air and emit zero CO2 exhaust gases unlike gas patio heaters. Far Infrared carbon fibre heating is used worldwide in hospitals for many problems as it is proven to be the most natural, versatile, and healthy form of heat known to man. FIR heat helps maintain body vitality and increases metabolic function without side effects<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR-5AHhBhOSP1i69mgkiFwLSNOC0p_PNk1OHrjzx1iJ4JB8cUTmKoGY-RPwRBuWp_RfczlISrFVOF5rEuR3Rij10LfwGpPCMCZKc-nFNcY3KPEJzDIW5XgvPN3LPThPGXzf3CwySqnN6K/s1600/Picture+29.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407501441127477186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR-5AHhBhOSP1i69mgkiFwLSNOC0p_PNk1OHrjzx1iJ4JB8cUTmKoGY-RPwRBuWp_RfczlISrFVOF5rEuR3Rij10LfwGpPCMCZKc-nFNcY3KPEJzDIW5XgvPN3LPThPGXzf3CwySqnN6K/s400/Picture+29.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 188px;" /></a><br /><br />Built in rollers and pull handle facilitate easy mobility around patio areas. Poseidon also features a storage compartment for tidy cable management. The magnetic remote enables you to simply attach it to the body of the heater so that you don’t lose it.<br /><br />It also has a safety master lock so children can't tamper with it and a safety tilt features that automatically shuts of the heater if it's knocked over.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDffw7Mb6RdPqdFgMYObjjetpVILyKvnasukfX2vyG0binrHalM2xyUJTNyMrNxwjqPFVP4PC-UH7b9CV_7Q_PF2LXSyol7JRs6p2ZFWproB-M70huaUTBw5JOVpTM4smHjzT6s1hsg5b/s1600/Picture+28.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407501573272192098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDffw7Mb6RdPqdFgMYObjjetpVILyKvnasukfX2vyG0binrHalM2xyUJTNyMrNxwjqPFVP4PC-UH7b9CV_7Q_PF2LXSyol7JRs6p2ZFWproB-M70huaUTBw5JOVpTM4smHjzT6s1hsg5b/s400/Picture+28.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 200px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.chillchaser.co.uk/poseidon.html">learn more here.</a>

Watch, Listen & Warm. Poseidon Outdoor Heater With Screen & Speakers.

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Design That Speaks Volumes. Tiny Speakers With Huge Sound.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoMauHdyfrizjFwPKycxZiPj9xA7TNt34komfIeEOp3Z4E8taph323aFCB8UyP-yzDKqxOHRiQBtAHC9XzgB5qrhkGlWVhE2A-hxGy0ciWOmC2bl4NeKvm6FrfgcAGaBB-aZoEZiLEPE/s1600-h/xminihero.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390345776466892338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoMauHdyfrizjFwPKycxZiPj9xA7TNt34komfIeEOp3Z4E8taph323aFCB8UyP-yzDKqxOHRiQBtAHC9XzgB5qrhkGlWVhE2A-hxGy0ciWOmC2bl4NeKvm6FrfgcAGaBB-aZoEZiLEPE/s400/xminihero.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 419px;" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><br />I get many requests for paid reviews and posts and turn them all down to maintain the integrity of the blog. Sometimes I find nice little packages for me in the mail, clearly from someone hoping to be added to the hip list. More often than not, the products aren't up to snuff.<br /><br />But these warranted a mention. The line of speakers from Singapore Based XM-I are not only wonderfully designed (The x-mini even received the prestigious 2008 Red Dot Design Award) but they really work, and are priced right.<br /><br />They've also received rave reviews from those in the know, so you can be assured from audiophiles far more respected than myself.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwqzVkPi-ABAHInrbm8ay8OFrKfGovIEMNqAUpP7llu8GwMKUhb1uGIbnFadz9uJt3iczxUzweTnGe8_SDytSh0QhGdalWOUXvk0LpoCdKCNrYlrD5VN9yRHkc1U6v7mDpILiAf-y40Y/s1600-h/n14621042990_549828_4478.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390324563545779538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwqzVkPi-ABAHInrbm8ay8OFrKfGovIEMNqAUpP7llu8GwMKUhb1uGIbnFadz9uJt3iczxUzweTnGe8_SDytSh0QhGdalWOUXvk0LpoCdKCNrYlrD5VN9yRHkc1U6v7mDpILiAf-y40Y/s400/n14621042990_549828_4478.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 395px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyQONHTiWNsyc8FONYO9cCSecBTLZJWHr3-REQX6iweWF7aCAtyS4Ny6ImHHJ3cCH6geGXNYoLAJ4R4BVZ1wsn6qACoVx6R7hGUiMoFK0moxw3hRAJ_7nSD4HpNYREcMRSeq5LGIu5aY/s1600-h/IMG_0259.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390342874581370850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyQONHTiWNsyc8FONYO9cCSecBTLZJWHr3-REQX6iweWF7aCAtyS4Ny6ImHHJ3cCH6geGXNYoLAJ4R4BVZ1wsn6qACoVx6R7hGUiMoFK0moxw3hRAJ_7nSD4HpNYREcMRSeq5LGIu5aY/s400/IMG_0259.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 321px;" /></a><br /><br />Check these out.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Original X-mini:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXdjR-cAS_ee5g3-CimKTE0MpFM0bDW8sM_u8XnccizZGhe9Dw3FzYEGDGuXITuN7PuY723fvnGaUKDT3PUDIzWLZ57uI6bkH2Mg2vI5iybI1vh173GOQxAV45lIRTmUN2jofbmIPw64/s1600-h/Picture+63.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390326429612901282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXdjR-cAS_ee5g3-CimKTE0MpFM0bDW8sM_u8XnccizZGhe9Dw3FzYEGDGuXITuN7PuY723fvnGaUKDT3PUDIzWLZ57uI6bkH2Mg2vI5iybI1vh173GOQxAV45lIRTmUN2jofbmIPw64/s400/Picture+63.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 373px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7gG45y3IwuvYmkxhOABl7ATPzAhladjhcqEEQkblSm2UN0ylx8kDEjst6AFzVSyQEqxc3YPVvzypNW5dlHDuFK36Fl2MEAwMprwl4Y_bK3E62Jy7gHWhPsqQu1Is2An7ba1XJR3vHpo/s1600-h/Picture+68.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390326577072967186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7gG45y3IwuvYmkxhOABl7ATPzAhladjhcqEEQkblSm2UN0ylx8kDEjst6AFzVSyQEqxc3YPVvzypNW5dlHDuFK36Fl2MEAwMprwl4Y_bK3E62Jy7gHWhPsqQu1Is2An7ba1XJR3vHpo/s400/Picture+68.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 378px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUkyXfunnAywIupGPrJesFO19Gf_5dt9uHqtQ6qvkltEM0BHZhvItJFE5d_iyxjOKcvS179cJ2HBQW1nWkO_4h4PCsrmoY1ba13FtfZQU65fSWtwToUHAOwX7WOJoX9EEI1IeXBwpn8U/s1600-h/Picture+42.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390326271028764962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUkyXfunnAywIupGPrJesFO19Gf_5dt9uHqtQ6qvkltEM0BHZhvItJFE5d_iyxjOKcvS179cJ2HBQW1nWkO_4h4PCsrmoY1ba13FtfZQU65fSWtwToUHAOwX7WOJoX9EEI1IeXBwpn8U/s400/Picture+42.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 328px;" /></a><br /><br />The X-mini is the World's first pocketsize speaker with a built-in bass support and rechargeable battery. It strikes the perfect balance of pocketsize portability with uncompromising sound quality.<br /><br />Pioneering a patented technology which enables an extendable vacuum to mimic the resonance of a sub-woofer, the X-mini is also equipped with high-fidelity speakers to ensure smooth delivery of the mid-highs. The in-built rechargeable batteries would also translate to zero cost on disposable batteries and increased daily convenience.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">The X-mini II:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-N9ZA6doYPgybFwSyLoEgeezHkTp78XAOEVC_FXoOt1BV_y3EiEpLRgEEUzEjKdpBTm_OHjxO4dwMGe2xTPUL-M18lh87wl05BCv9cQhErLOAzJddCHAS33hUkd7fGnfuGYtogdiaPQ/s1600-h/Picture+73.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390328466380391778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-N9ZA6doYPgybFwSyLoEgeezHkTp78XAOEVC_FXoOt1BV_y3EiEpLRgEEUzEjKdpBTm_OHjxO4dwMGe2xTPUL-M18lh87wl05BCv9cQhErLOAzJddCHAS33hUkd7fGnfuGYtogdiaPQ/s400/Picture+73.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 383px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLAg3Z2FwmL2QLKbQIEEfc4gE3ubpMePYOgLjubidcwD17wVQZcrIINb0znw81MaptHB1DfZcd-m7gXHpE6_an_P3K3X1XhSyg-7x0bB_ROD-WDGUH2yZpibhkKrLoguC6DHmzDvGJUM/s1600-h/Picture+50.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390330138449865330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLAg3Z2FwmL2QLKbQIEEfc4gE3ubpMePYOgLjubidcwD17wVQZcrIINb0znw81MaptHB1DfZcd-m7gXHpE6_an_P3K3X1XhSyg-7x0bB_ROD-WDGUH2yZpibhkKrLoguC6DHmzDvGJUM/s400/Picture+50.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 282px;" /></a><br /><br />The X-mini™ II introduces a larger 40mm driver to project richer and fuller sounds resulting in superior end-user experience from its innovative capsule design. Not only does the new design deliver unsurpassed audio quality, it now performs even longer. Three times the capacity of its predecessor, the new X-mini™ II comes with a new built-in high capacity rechargeable battery capable of sustained output for 11 hours of nonstop audio pleasure.<br /><br />A most distinctive feature is the all new system that enables you to connect one X-mini™ II to another, capable of forming an almost endless “daisy chain” of self-powered, bass-enhanced portable speaker system.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0f3XJgEd23Mxkk09z-U6eLwhyx5MDD4k0xhvStLrixV2avncivaKAddTwj86WDTWJyG9_avpbVb-t7MqYAkez_jcKMRpacrcuBA6ilYUvtV2aLZLukaE34mx86Z1FecdEyNXUyKvfVVc/s1600-h/Picture+49.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390330025598012178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0f3XJgEd23Mxkk09z-U6eLwhyx5MDD4k0xhvStLrixV2avncivaKAddTwj86WDTWJyG9_avpbVb-t7MqYAkez_jcKMRpacrcuBA6ilYUvtV2aLZLukaE34mx86Z1FecdEyNXUyKvfVVc/s400/Picture+49.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 309px;" /></a><br /><br />Finally to eliminate cumbersome audio cables dangling from the speaker, the connecting audio cable can be tucked neatly into the base for a cleaner and sleeker look.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eXtcshVe2M1o8fK1ovmJTn9xdb1iFyfsGUE9e0EICx1shwVpE1NUUIKMEWPfhb28hBLDqbfMNN9guooZ4T45qTLdK51UQS_eNHpedLrgLpVXC_keI1UdeljDO-ieoPZ2S9P23lC3ckE/s1600-h/Picture+38.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390336414539876290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eXtcshVe2M1o8fK1ovmJTn9xdb1iFyfsGUE9e0EICx1shwVpE1NUUIKMEWPfhb28hBLDqbfMNN9guooZ4T45qTLdK51UQS_eNHpedLrgLpVXC_keI1UdeljDO-ieoPZ2S9P23lC3ckE/s400/Picture+38.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 434px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">The X-Mini Max (capsule version):</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmnCu6WGnr6OvRkNuphywqoZM4fIxo-HFCMacrRNMt6GKgzFy-cY8MuqZ6mCX0JxNtNyQjXiE0mq1X6aCqNvYZIuj7_QJ684DTIU5qndwlx-2XtuIqmMWcpcbR2xz6v5U7zu4Sf-KxYg/s1600-h/Picture+64.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390333102723191314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmnCu6WGnr6OvRkNuphywqoZM4fIxo-HFCMacrRNMt6GKgzFy-cY8MuqZ6mCX0JxNtNyQjXiE0mq1X6aCqNvYZIuj7_QJ684DTIU5qndwlx-2XtuIqmMWcpcbR2xz6v5U7zu4Sf-KxYg/s400/Picture+64.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 434px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGhyphenhyphenpTuhUMnBLBNhKRh65pThyuOtdJdpwseqSVh-fvv4SGKXWWXNk4R7i1SckMcQCk4APiwMq4sVkA0NoQuVX_umactEOaRcBpAH_ig2a1wG734MtPESDo7dLT7fxZQv1ZaXsIwgYdao/s1600-h/Picture+69.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390333333269569922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGhyphenhyphenpTuhUMnBLBNhKRh65pThyuOtdJdpwseqSVh-fvv4SGKXWWXNk4R7i1SckMcQCk4APiwMq4sVkA0NoQuVX_umactEOaRcBpAH_ig2a1wG734MtPESDo7dLT7fxZQv1ZaXsIwgYdao/s400/Picture+69.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 375px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The X-mini Max (Second generation):</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-JESJt1ErjLzBN7Kjb-j58cFFwERMBFcVl67Qo2MJkkm8fF7Cf1pLy4m6LAI0jLnhYaWynP6uO3IJWMgoYFMVckMULqY2xcmMbidH_OfjK8Ku-QDaw6mA-q9Icc4umqSMNx3vtCcSp4/s1600-h/Picture+76.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390331367052306930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-JESJt1ErjLzBN7Kjb-j58cFFwERMBFcVl67Qo2MJkkm8fF7Cf1pLy4m6LAI0jLnhYaWynP6uO3IJWMgoYFMVckMULqY2xcmMbidH_OfjK8Ku-QDaw6mA-q9Icc4umqSMNx3vtCcSp4/s400/Picture+76.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 378px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2Ikmz0J2zSZYw_NJx0qYQ_xcFbS7MdN6KNM6uj488sQenL6m9vtsBV_y39-cCo7NBVYN7pY0JhCr3A_1JKtEC5bjeQgtDZ4sloumUF5joH5JobPbPj0J7YdTlm3hNelb8YJu39MbxLo/s1600-h/Picture+74.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390331829074554338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2Ikmz0J2zSZYw_NJx0qYQ_xcFbS7MdN6KNM6uj488sQenL6m9vtsBV_y39-cCo7NBVYN7pY0JhCr3A_1JKtEC5bjeQgtDZ4sloumUF5joH5JobPbPj0J7YdTlm3hNelb8YJu39MbxLo/s400/Picture+74.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 420px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkn8SLKrHxm7t4Gp6quDbgr9J6gltvsl8Tq9iOE9q044hgBaJLAS2fw2ii6ui_bxISwcVbb1WUZ3r10h1PW6Xm-l2Ii6knGuDPpgqszMJcy_WEausVYj8aLX3Oyh703CqKKgbAckXLGkA/s1600-h/Picture+75.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390331452270253858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkn8SLKrHxm7t4Gp6quDbgr9J6gltvsl8Tq9iOE9q044hgBaJLAS2fw2ii6ui_bxISwcVbb1WUZ3r10h1PW6Xm-l2Ii6knGuDPpgqszMJcy_WEausVYj8aLX3Oyh703CqKKgbAckXLGkA/s400/Picture+75.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 348px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to Alexander Yap for the red X-mini Max II photos</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84OliGHMe3kEvJkH1i_v0s3Q1jyLQk9iT8iAf1t9ypPkuCOzpTL_aHgWjvkYomEa5HZbwXBVfzKUVARbFmt2utz2cD5rdQ6mvvevim0TCow45Fw4m8r_vzqUindk1sSsC1wlVq5jC-mw/s1600-h/XMINIslide_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390331094832580594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84OliGHMe3kEvJkH1i_v0s3Q1jyLQk9iT8iAf1t9ypPkuCOzpTL_aHgWjvkYomEa5HZbwXBVfzKUVARbFmt2utz2cD5rdQ6mvvevim0TCow45Fw4m8r_vzqUindk1sSsC1wlVq5jC-mw/s400/XMINIslide_1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 256px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVB3AvsezwUGAe76Yx-MlgNpWrX3PMpJfytPE9jGWtzux5y5BXAQg_QADqYVTekbnmfPajEFO9eeCFdQdYR2w6xnmg4aXnoxx22vnfN3OpM87WoDUf77EwiKriQBm4ipqHVuOvHzNTwyA/s1600-h/xminimax2_500x294.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390331202673088706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVB3AvsezwUGAe76Yx-MlgNpWrX3PMpJfytPE9jGWtzux5y5BXAQg_QADqYVTekbnmfPajEFO9eeCFdQdYR2w6xnmg4aXnoxx22vnfN3OpM87WoDUf77EwiKriQBm4ipqHVuOvHzNTwyA/s400/xminimax2_500x294.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 520px; height: 303px;" /></a><br />•Pocketsize Portability<br />Small enough to carry around. Connected at the bottom by two magnetic base for hassle free storage and portability on a daily basis.<br /><br />•Bass Xpansion System<br />Pioneering a patented technology, an expandable vacuum which mimics the resonance of a subwoofer<br /><br />•In-Built Rechargeable Batteries<br />The in-built rechargeable batteries will translate to zero cost on disposable batteries and increased daily convenience<br /><br />And keep an eye out for their latest edition, <span style="font-weight: bold;">The X-mini Happy:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEf0vPBjh-N22fVK4tt98awuq9QR8u2b0VDv2311WDerqvHTyp_NWl9bkI-cPzKR8UNTC7sc3lykj2IEdnYurcx1kgPYRJSTILx4GKmDd_J52AxgFLpcqFKVbU4NC51NWxJ4CnVAthC8/s1600-h/Picture+39.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390339111035339634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEf0vPBjh-N22fVK4tt98awuq9QR8u2b0VDv2311WDerqvHTyp_NWl9bkI-cPzKR8UNTC7sc3lykj2IEdnYurcx1kgPYRJSTILx4GKmDd_J52AxgFLpcqFKVbU4NC51NWxJ4CnVAthC8/s400/Picture+39.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 234px;" /></a><br /><br />all images courtesy of X-mini and XM-I.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnF99p0YTVsrDtS1uzxrCZ3OBtp0geqS1cq__MLmMrwfiknnY_t8rXYJWbUqv0QKNWqpOUX9a851fCNaYadQAHB3Ruqbo4cPmFeNvPmmZip6aiFVjNfPO0GI84SAVrB2tyCBSXIR6hSKQ/s1600-h/n14621042990_1017209_51.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390324495403498002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnF99p0YTVsrDtS1uzxrCZ3OBtp0geqS1cq__MLmMrwfiknnY_t8rXYJWbUqv0QKNWqpOUX9a851fCNaYadQAHB3Ruqbo4cPmFeNvPmmZip6aiFVjNfPO0GI84SAVrB2tyCBSXIR6hSKQ/s400/n14621042990_1017209_51.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 191px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shop.xm-i.com/shop/index.html">Shop for all the cool X-mini speakers here. </a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDIe8gshGGqIziNm8Oj06kiSTa6PYIhTgFwNioGShAwSiTx2tZ3QLR_DfdnhuUWSuwd_dG6-agY5ltvh3bvJGxzLSbWs0TUACYIjeX8tHLhrOv48EAj4x4IO8Kvu6rF6JpGcI3nbrdWY/s1600-h/ryan_lee.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390319198308696322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDIe8gshGGqIziNm8Oj06kiSTa6PYIhTgFwNioGShAwSiTx2tZ3QLR_DfdnhuUWSuwd_dG6-agY5ltvh3bvJGxzLSbWs0TUACYIjeX8tHLhrOv48EAj4x4IO8Kvu6rF6JpGcI3nbrdWY/s400/ryan_lee.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 308px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: IM-X CEO Ryan Lee, photo courtesy of BusinessWeek<br /><br /></span></span>CEO Ryan Lee's speakers have made him one of Asia's Best Young Enterpreneurs, see the BusinessWeek article <a href="http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/10/1008_asia_young_entrepreneurs/16.htm">here.</a><br /><br />If you are into loudspeakers, don't miss this post all about some of the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> most unusually designed speakers on the market</span>:<br /><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/01/speaker-manufacturers-turn-up-volume-on.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390692616210625074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKv789-XpXEAU4s-UzUlvSoghOh3YlaN-uXnsXmx_AOO933ExbVzhHWotIiZvDpRKv0dGO36cEqYrRSLZqbOUQ1POqYU74kyAhZMmd0vRLolM3yzBp-ffJI-0ZlCiRft7MeaV5pW7K4z4/s400/Palladium-Lifestyle2.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; width: 507px; height: 380px;" /></a><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/01/speaker-manufacturers-turn-up-volume-on.html"><br />Speaker Manufacturers Turn Up The Volume On Design</a><br><br>

Design That Speaks Volumes. Tiny Speakers With Huge Sound.

I get many requests for paid reviews and posts and turn them all down to maintain the integrity of the blog. Sometimes I find nice little pa...

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