Gear21 » Household http://www.gear21.com 21st Century Gear and Tech Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:20:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Evolution Mobile Bar http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/evolution-mobile-bar/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/evolution-mobile-bar/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:17:01 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=364 Ever walking somewhere, far away from a bar, and wished you could get your drink on? As long as you don't mind towing a heavy suitcase (and spending a couple grand), you can party anywhere!]]> It’s like the MacBook of bars. The Evolution Mobile Bar ($1,889) is an ultra portable bar that sets up and disassembles in less than five minutes. Made of aluminum with a silver stainless finish, the lightweight bar is equipped with a speed rail, garnish containers, stemware racks (holds 24 pieces), and areas for liquor (holds 10 bottles), mixers (holds 6 jugs), and extras like ice, stirrers, and napkins.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/evolution-mobile-bar/feed/ 8 Diamond Plate Foosball Table http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/diamond-plate-foosball-table/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/diamond-plate-foosball-table/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:04:31 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=329 When I was at Microsoft (and most technology companies, now that I think of it), Foosball was HUGE. I mean, MASSIVE! Maybe if we would have had this, it wouldn't have gotten broken every 3 days. Of course, I would have really never gotten any work done then...]]> Bring some bling to your game room with this Diamond Plate Foosball Table ($1,223). Built from polycarbonate, the table features diamond metallic plating with chrome plate ball returns and silver and black players. Also built-in (just for kicks — get it?) is an “MP3 player dock” with integrated speakers. We’re not sure if that means iPod dock or a line-in, but who the hell cares?

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/diamond-plate-foosball-table/feed/ 2 Leviton 3 Plug Socket http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/leviton-3-plug-socket/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/leviton-3-plug-socket/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:23:39 +0000 RevBooyah http://www.gear21.com/?p=317 This could have been invented by Edison. But it wasn't. Nobody even THOUGHT of it until recently. Why just two sockets for electrical items? Why, indeed! Leviton is selling a 3-plug, 3-prong, electrical socket!]]> This could have been invented by Edison. But it wasn’t. Nobody even THOUGHT of it until recently. Why just two sockets for electrical items? Why, indeed!  Leviton is selling a 3-plug, 3-prong, electrical socket!

From the Leviton site:

Product Features
Grounding: Self Grounding
Amperage: 20 Amp
Voltage: 125 Volt
NEMA: 5-20R
Pole: 2
Wire: 3
Termination: Back & Side
Face Material: Engineering Grade Polymer
Body Material: Nylon
Strap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
Color: Alabaster
Standards and Certifications: UL/CSA
Warranty: 5 Year Limited
Available Colors: W-Albstr E-Onyx G-Slate D-Drftwd S-Sand Q-Quartz

Features and Benefits
  • Industry’s First Intregrated Triplex Receptacle
  • Provides three outlets that can accept 3 plugs simultaneously, eliminating the cluttered look of power-strips or necessity for multi-outtlet adapters
  • Efficient construction with consistant form factor
  • Innovative contoured geometry offers an exclusive aesthetic design
  • Flawless multigang installation with no dividers or frame between devices
  • All visible surfaces molded from engineering-grade polymer for uniformity and flawless color match
  • Subtle, matte finish complements fine decor
  • Listed to UL498 and Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 42
  • Premium Grade with Five-Year Limited Warranty
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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/leviton-3-plug-socket/feed/ 0 Like Turkey on Thanksgiving *SNORE* http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/like-turkey-on-thanksgiving-snore/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/like-turkey-on-thanksgiving-snore/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:27:53 +0000 RevBooyah http://www.gear21.com/?p=272 This chair (the Gentle Wave Lounge) will work better than turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. That is, as long as you aren't reminded of the nearly $7k price tag on this amazingly ultra-cool chair. It rocks you to sleep by simulating the motion you'd fell if you were floating on a lake.]]> This chair (the Gentle Wave Lounge) will work better than turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. That is, as long as you aren’t reminded of the nearly $7k price tag on this amazingly ultra-cool chair. It rocks you to sleep by simulating the motion you’d fell if you were floating on a lake.

Now, i’ve lived on a lake, and the motion can vary greatly – most of the time it’s extremely calm, unless a speed boat goes by, or it’s crappy/windy weather – in which case, it’s rocky/bumpy to an extreme.  So, there better be sensitivity adjustment. It also reminds me of the pilot’s chair in an F-16, which is nearly horizontal and extremely comfortable.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/like-turkey-on-thanksgiving-snore/feed/ 1 Luna Minimalist Faucet http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/luna-minimalist-faucet/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/luna-minimalist-faucet/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:52:29 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=245 Wash me up, Scotty! This simple faucet can change the look of any room, if you can figure out how to use it.]]> We like our sinks weird, spooky and magic, and now here’s a faucet to match. High-end plumber Graff designed this gorgeous work of art it calls Luna, appearing to be more ski jump than faucet. Its hot and cold water controls reside either in the countertop or on the wall, while the three-foot-tall faucet itself juts out of the wall, gently curving into the sink below.

Wouldn’t this look stunning teamed up with that eerie Axolute sink that appears to have no drainpipe? It would also look great with that sexy-curvy Follo basin. The possibilities are nearly endless, but all these fixtures are certain to be exorbitantly expensive. It’s simply mind-boggling how art has found itself into bathrooms.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/luna-minimalist-faucet/feed/ 0 Nose Gel Dispenser http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/nose-gel-dispenser/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/nose-gel-dispenser/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:12:24 +0000 RevBooyah http://www.gear21.com/?p=225 I have a very clever friend (Hersh is the name) and he came up with a really funny idea for a soap/shampoo/liquid dispenser shaped like a nose. He came up with the idea a long time ago.]]> I have a very clever friend (Hersh is the name) and he came up with a really funny idea for a soap/shampoo/liquid dispenser shaped like a nose. He came up with the idea a long time ago.

It’s about halfway down the page, and it’s more flexible than this shower nose goo dispenser available at Potpourri Gifts.

I don’t think my wife would appreciate it as much as I would. I know most of my friends would enjoy it. So maybe if we add a “guy guest room” to the house, this would be one of the first things added. It’d probably make a great house-warming gift for those undiscriminating bachelors you may know.  For $17.95 it’s an easy choice.  This or scented soap?  I’d prefer this.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/nose-gel-dispenser/feed/ 1 Retro iPod Speaker Dock Lamp http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/retro-ipod-speaker-dock-lamp/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/retro-ipod-speaker-dock-lamp/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:08:46 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=219 Old school vs. New school. A retro lamp meets an iPod dock. Pink, blue, white or brown?]]>

The lighting you need and the music you want are combined in this super versatile task lamp. It features a docking station for your iPod® and input for other MP3 players, a built-in 6″ speaker, and vintage-style volume and on/off dials.

DIMENSIONS:
* Table Size: 6.25″sq. x 19.5-30”h
* Cord Length: 5 ft

COMPOSITION:
Shade:
* Surface Fabric: Iron
* Interior Surface: Iron
* Frame: N/A
* Shade Spider: N/A
* Appliqués: N/A
* Embroidery Details: N/A
* Trim: N/A
Base:
* Overall: Plastic
* Finial: N/A
* High Gloss Finish: No

COMPOSITION:
* Cord Color: Clear
* Switch Location: On/Off on Base
* UL-listed: Yes
* Polarized Plug: Yes
* Weighted Base: Yes
* Bulb Type: Type G 40W (not included)
* Number of Bulbs Needed: 1

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