The iPhone 4S is "the most amazing iPhone yet". I think the design of the iPhone 4 is already stellar, and so keeping that same casing while massively updating the internals is just fine by me. The iPhone 4S has a much faster processor, handles graphics even better, has a longer battery life, a better camera, and comes with everyone's favorite new…
Small, thin, lightweight, E Ink, touch screen, 2 months of battery, 4GB of storage, and only $99. This is the first Kindle I have owned and I have found it to be fantastic.
A double-walled porcelain coffee mug with its own drip filter holder so you can make a single cup of pour over coffee using the mug itself? This may be the most perfect travel mug I have ever seen.
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The Jawbone Jambox is a Bluetooth speaker rig that packs a surprising amount of punch. When I first turned mine on I was shocked at the clarity and fullness that such a small speaker box could produce. It connects to any device that has Bluetooth (such as your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, etc...) and can pump the jams for over 8 hours.…
An inexpensive FM radio with a cardboard casing that also has an auxiliary input for your MP3 player of choice? Awesome. This thing would be ideal for use in the garage, outside, at the beach, camping, or as part of your cardboard box collection. (Thanks, Dave.)
I use but one computer: a 13-inch MacBook Air. When I'm at my desk (such as right now) this laptop is hooked up to an external monitor. Currently, I'm still using, and loving, an old-school 23-inch aluminum Apple Cinema Display (though it's not as old school as the plastic ACDs). I love my current display because it has the matte screen. Alas,…
If you're going to wear a bow tie that's not black, then be sure to wear one that's got some personality yet isn't over the top. This rugby striped bow tie from Ralph Lauren will do nicely.
I don't travel that often, but how many times has Anna or I pulled a shirt or pair of slacks or dress out from our closet only to find that they are in need of ironing? I can't even answer my own question because it seems like this happens all the time (especially when we are running late for a wedding). A…
This sampler set is packed in a reclaimed cigar box and filled with smaller selections of some of Portland General Store's wash items for men. Shampoo and conditioner, shaving soap, aftershave, and more — PGS carries some manly items. This sampler box would be a great gift for that dude you're not sure what to give or else a way to get…
Sure grilling with gas is easier, but it can never fully replace the purity, manliness, and sheer awesomeness of grilling over charcoal. But we all know how frustrating it is when you're trying to get your charcoal ready to grill over and it simply won't light. You could buy Matchlight, but give me a break, that's like driving a sports car with…
If you've picked up the Seiko Automatic Watch, or already have a watch that can use a nylon strap, then the James Bond NATO strap is your ticket to a slightly more fun, interesting, and perhaps even more dangerous watch. These handsome fellows are available in various thicknesses from 18mm to 22mm, and in all different colors. (Thanks, Ken.)
One of the few things worse than lugging around a large battery reserve is having your iPhone run out of juice. The brand-new lineup of mophie Juice Packs are sleek and slim. This little guy, the Reserve, is about the size of a Zippo. And he looks like one, too. (Via.)
This may be the most handsome wash bag I have ever seen. Made from Italian suede and vegetable tanned leather, the DOPP kit bag will make even the oldest of toothbrushes feel new again.
It doesn't matter if we're with my family or my wife's family, when we get together we play board games. The Settlers of Catan is a favorite on my side, and Ticket to Ride is the favorite on Anna's side. (A new favorite that hasn't been introduced to the in-laws just yet is Power Grid.) Ticket to Ride takes about 2 hours…
My wife and I read Dave Ramsey's book, The total Money Makeover, shortly after we got married, and it was instrumental in helping us get out of debt. I have much respect for Dave's faith in God, his values and character, and his approach to life and finances. His newest book, EntreLeadership, is available today. I've already downloaded it and am very…
If you're a paper nerd you owe it to yourself to check out the Levenger Circa notebook lineup. They have full-sized notebooks, smaller sizes, leather notebooks, plastic covers, desk punches, action planners, all sorts of paper refills and more. It's an entire lineup of the finest quality of papered goodness that all works within Levenger's Circa system.
Speaking of iPads and meetings, Pear Note is a brand-new iPad app that was made for exactly that. This note-taking, audio-recording, Dropbox-syncing, iPad app is built with one thing in mind: taking notes while at meetings and events. It records audio as you type your notes and comments, and then it maps the audio time stamps to the notes you typed. Clever…
Raise your hand if you've ever been to a meeting. One-on-ones, think tanks, standing meetings, reporting meetings, conference sessions, and so on and so on. There are times when a laptop is the ideal companion to a meeting, but often times a pad of paper is more appropriate or better suited. But a pad of paper with an iPad make a very…
If your tie collection is in want of something with a lot of personality this may be your lucky day.