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For anyone who even still uses a regular ol’ phone, this one is quite modern without being too pretentious in the bells and whistles category. Again, simplicity is such a nice attribute…

“Sleek and chic in silver and black, the Jacob Jensen T-1 telephone is as light and comfortable as it is attractive. Headset and dial pad reside on separate elements of the phone, which features redial, 2 direct memory keys, and 10 secondary memory keys. The base can be mounted on a wall or placed freestanding on a table. Options include adjustable ring tone volume and PABX (switchboard) connectivity. An ideal phone for home or office.”

h 3 ½” w 7 ¾” d 1 ¾”

This might be my favorite thing ever in the entire world, or at least close to it.

“What we know as a doorbell is a square box that strangely enough says nothing about what a doorbell really is: an appliance consisting of an electromagnet, a hammer and two sound sources. In this design by Peter van der Jagt, crystal glasses make a crystal clear sound, announcing guests with a musical toast.”

9.8″ x 3.5″ x 9.5″

So small and cute, and really quite an effective design. Well done, Misters M. Luck, M. Barandard and C. Fuchs.

“winner of the discovery prize at NOW design in 2001 and at APCI in 2001. this fm radio functions with neither batteries nor wires! plug this radio into an electrical outlet to charge and 10 hours of charging will yield over 10 hours of operation.

this radio features a fold out round antenna and adjusting wheels for volume and tuning on the sides. this model is made by the process of plastic casing.”

4″w x 4″h x 1.4″l

I’m such a sucker for pretty pictures of pretty things. This could be a salad spinner and I’d still say “ooo” and “ah” over it’s acrylic-y and silvery touches of stuff. It’s not a salad spinner, though, it’s a speaker system, so I think I’m justified (and not too much of a nerd) in talking of it’s beauty, as it will be a functional thing on display.

“This contemporary 40-watt, three-piece speaker system produces high-quality stereo sound for music, MP3s, movies, and games. Simple to install, it works with a variety of devices through the mini stereo jack connection. Includes two self-powered satellite speakers with adjustable bases and touch volume/mute control, and a powerful subwoofer with bass control. One-year warranty.”

Size: Subwoofer, 10.25h x 9″diam. Speakers, 10h x 3.5″diam.

Item on a slight backorder, so you’ll have to wait your turn.

I’m not much of a gadget-y type person, but I’m drawn to this little radio and it’s easy-to-use interface. The iPod compatibility is a major plus (as well as the weather resistant rubberized cabinet).

“Portable Audio Laboratory Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack; charges in 3.5 hours, AC adaptor included. 5:1 tuning ratio, enabling easy and accurate station tuning, automatic Frequency Control keeps frequency locked to center of station; telescoping FM antenna; built-in AM antenna; auxiliary input jack for CD player, MP3 player and other devices, and headphone jack supplied on back panel.”

6.5″ tall

The Poe Radio (Philippe Starck, 1997) is going out of production. So if you’re wanting one of these in ivory you better snap it up pronto.

Functions: has automatic search facility

dimensions:
10.12″ high 5.50″ dia 6.5″ dia top

I’m in love! I’ve seen this before but for whatever reason it didn’t strike a chord with me then.
The ambient dashboard has three panels which you can customize to display information that you’d like to view at a glance. The best part about it is that you can tune into the basic channels and not pay any monthly fees, or you can opt for premium service for $6.95 a month or $19.95 a quarter. It works like a radio, using over the air signals. No computer or wifi connections necessary.

Basic channels:
DOW (DJIA)
S&P 500
Nasdaq Composite
Local Temperature Forecast
Northeast Forecast
Mid-Atlantic Forecast
Southeast Forecast
Midwest Forecast
West Forecast
Northwest Forecast
Local Forecast Conditions
Area Traffic Congestion

Premium:
My Stock
My Stock #2
My Stock #3
My Portfolio
My Forecast
AIM Buddy Status
My Forecast
My Commute #1
My Commute #2
My Commute #3
Mileage Points
Bill Reminder
New Job Listings
Developer
Mortgage
Mobile Minutes Used
E-mail Waiting
Calendar Countdown
Buddy Status

“The Moosk radio, designed by Gerome Oliviet with artistic direction from Philippe Starck, has fascinating sculptural qualities that push the envelope of audio equipment. This functioning FM radio has adjustable volume and tuning dials concealed at the base, and includes a curved attachment for optional wall hanging. Constructed of durable thermoplastic polymer and available in blue-grey or white, Mooosk is a remarkable piece that reflects Philippe Starck’s love of curved forms.”
Dimensions: 8.25″w x 3″h x 5.75″d

I’m glad the price of plasma screen tv’s is finally dropping. I actually saw a no-name-brand 42″ flatscreen on a Walmart flyer for $999. This means that probably in about six to tweleve months the no-namers will drop to about $800 and the big namers will probably be around $1500.

Back in June, we posted Hulger’s cell phone handset. Recently, Hulger updated the styles to their cell phone handsets and now have a bluetooth version, which just started shipping yesterday. The site also sells a “y cable” to make the handset convert to a VOIP.

Who needs a big fancy radio when you can just have a little rabbit? I get tired of listening to iTunes at work and sometimes I long for a little new hip hop or NPR…

I wish the radio plugged in instead of requiring batteries, but for $12 I won’t complain too much. Besides, the eyes are the buttons to change the station! And, when the antenna is not in use, it collapses into the bunny head concealed as his left ear. His mouth is the speaker.

Radio requires two AA batteries, batteries not included.
2 1/2” × 5”

I sometimes assume that everyone has seen some things, so then I don’t post something that really everyone should see. This has been one of those things, and today, while perusing a magazine, I happened upon it again. I certainly will not pretend to know much about record players, ’cause I don’t, but I will tell you that I think it’s the prettiest player I’ve seen. (Please see website for tons of info and specifics that you’ll be interested in if you have a record collection.)

“An Excellent choice for the audiophile seeking a cost effective vinyl playback solution.”

Oh, I’ve got to also say it’s available in so many good colors (like shiny red, blue, cream, white(!), yellow, acidish green, etc.).

This little baby has everything you need to get out of bed in the morning (except a cup of coffee). It’s a radio and a digital alarm clock in one, with auto/manual tuning and 5 station presets, as well as an auxiliary input jack for other devices (like a CD player or MP3 player) just in case you need that too. An external power supply is included or you might choose to use the rechargeable battery-powered option. My favorite part is color options- it’s available in the nice red you see here, or black, white, and yellow.

Also, it’s casing is made of weather resistant rubber.

7 1/4″ W x 6 3/16″ H x 2 1/16″ D

Why aren’t there more electronics like this? It’s a radio with two simple buttons for volume, two toggle buttons for on/off and am/fm and a rotary dial for the stations. Perfect for NPR or kickin’ out the jams at work.

Did I mention a state of the art amplifier and that it’s AC rechargeable?

You early adopters out there will like the new Tivoli SIRIUS radio, the first satellite table radio designed exclusively for home use. Delivers digital quality sound in 65 commercial-free music channels*, and over 40 news, sports and entertainment channels.

The radio is housed in a cherry wood cabinet with taupe metallic faceplate.

*Subscription required. Activation fees applies