Bachelor Pad Design

Does the thought of planting 100 trees on earth day sound nice? You can do it right now via Oxfam. Other “green” solutions include purchasing a crocodile to restore caiman populations thus returning the ecosystem to what it was, or protecting fishing rights in traditional grounds. Plant 100 Trees – $60. Raise a Crocodile – $50. Protect Fishing Rights – $45.

April 22, 2008 at 3:59 pm

Canadian Intelligent Form Design came up with an outdoor table that charges your laptop, iPod etc. using the solar panel surface. You can access battery info etc about the table using bluetooth, and at night, the whole thing glows with internal LED lights. USB plug and normal three prong wall plugs are built in. Perfect for a deck, or out by a pool – we want one. $14,000. BUY

April 22, 2008 at 12:37 pm


For earth day, today’s products will all be green focused. We’d like to remind you to visit our Green Section as well as our Green sponsors, including Eco-Living at Gaiam, Wind towers, and Solar Toys & Gifts from Real Goods Solar. Below is a sampling of green products we have featured over the past few months for you and your pad. Go Green.

April 22, 2008 at 5:42 am

Drobo Storage RobotThe ultimate computer and data storage device, is rightfully called a robot. The Drobo has room for four storage drives (meaning it can hold up to 32 Terabytes) – but the greatest feature is that if any of the drives fails or crashes, all data is automatically backed up on the others. This is the fail-safe, die-hard backup. You’ll have an NSA style backup system at your fingers. You can have 3 drives fail, and you’re data will still be there. Put your family photos on here, or mix it with Apple’s Time Capsule and wave goodbye to data loss forever. $500 BUY

April 21, 2008 at 5:05 pm

Modern Cabana has designed a prefabricated bungalow for your backyard, beach, or wherever you need a cool roof over your head. These cabanas include everything you need to build a modern room. Can be assembled over a weekend. Use it as an office, a gallery, a conservatory, a music sanctuary, a guest cottage (they have large sizes). Go nuts as we say. Models start at $9,500. BUY

April 21, 2008 at 12:04 pm

Bring the outside in, without the insects. Z Gallerie’s Moss Rocks are synthetic but give you the sense you’re near some kind of relaxing stream…somewhere more calming than you might be. They look almost beyond realistic, and at less than $20 for approximately 18 rocks, they’re worth a try. BUY

April 21, 2008 at 5:48 am

The Broadway Pedicab by Main Street Pedicabs is the classic used in London. If nothing else, this would be cool art in someone’s home. Hang it on a wall or from the ceiling – who knows. If you’re more into the function, or are looking to make a little money on the side while staying in shape – know that is has Shimano front and rear derailleurs, aluminum allow body, hydraulic brakes, and weighs 185 lbs…without a “payload”. $3,700. BUY

April 18, 2008 at 1:44 pm

Kos Italian Bath specialists have come up with some great designs, and they keep it up with their Waterwall shower. A waterfall backed by a single pane of glass and a wood slat floor. Those 5 rings are back jets – for the ultimate shower. And almost every part of it is customizable. KOS

April 17, 2008 at 12:07 pm

Beyond the good looks – Samsung’s new Monochrome Laser Printer has some impressive bonus features. At just over 14 lbs it is actually portable, and it operates at less than 45 decibels (an average library operates at 40 decibels) so you’ll barely hear it. On top of that it is Energy Star Compliant, and only takes 15 seconds to go from sleeping to printing. Hook it up to your Apple router and print wirelessly. All you need. $200. BUY

April 17, 2008 at 5:43 am

Autoloc makes the real deal smoke screen – as used by James Bond and others to escape hazardous situations. Extra dense, non-toxic white smoke will billow out of your tailpipe when activated. Step by step instructions included – so easy, according to the company, even the weekend mechanic can do it. $176 BUY

April 16, 2008 at 12:00 pm

Sony PCM-DC50

We just like the thought of this. Whether its used for podcasting, recording old family members with stories for the next generation, students using this for lectures, or another way to record your travels, it is the best on the market. Sony’s new PCM-D50 recorder is a 96 kHz/24-bit recorder with built in stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flashmemory – expandable via Memory Stick, gives you 14 hours of recording time. The coolest thing about this, is the 5 second recording buffer – meaning you hear something you wish you had recorded, just hit the record button and the last 5 seconds are automatically on there. Retail $600 – On sale for $486. BUY

April 16, 2008 at 5:05 am

Siedle Intercom ClassicSiedle makes the best looking, and well engineered intercom’s on the market. They’ve stuck with their classic style and come out with a whole line of home intercoms with any option you want, including fingerprint entry, cameras, card readers, code locks, lights etc. Big already in Europe, they are making their way over here to the U.S. If you’re in the market – don’t pass them up. Engineering at its best. From $250. BUY

April 15, 2008 at 12:43 pm

Want great sound but don’t like the looks of huge speakers around your flatscreen? Artcoustic Loudspeakers has cleverly concealed speakers under almost any piece of art you want. From Getty image photography to a range of artists, you can now hide your speakers under better looking art. Between these and your hidden tv – the living room is looking pretty good. Speakers themselves are around $1500. BUY

April 15, 2008 at 5:59 am

The Blomus Bottle Opener keeps it simple and fits nicely in any bar drawer. Blomus Design Group’s aim is to “soften the cold and sterile edge” of stainless steel by combining it with other materials. Well, mission accomplished. Functionality, simplicity – easy enough. $20 BUY

April 14, 2008 at 5:54 pm

Oxia Personal Compact Oxygen

So you’re on the slopes and you want to stay out even longer – but caffeine will only dehydrate you. Pack Oxia’s Personal Oxygen in your backpack and take a breath of fresh oxygen. 90% Oxygen, 10% Nitrogen – it is completely pure – no smog, no particles. Reduces lactic acid buildup while increasing blood flow. $70. Refills $25-30. BUY

April 14, 2008 at 5:58 am


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