If you take gaming seriously this chair is something ‘out of this world’ for you.  The Snowcrash Netsurfer has an excellent design that is created to be ergonomic to your body while still allowing you to enjoy your view.

For about $4300 you can set yourself up for major gaming events.  This hyper-engineered chair from the future allows you to view your display, keeping it at eye level.  It evenly distributes your body weight and supports you with strategically placed pillows.

A chair and desk all in one, keeps things compact and efficient.  Adjustable arms and footrests make this easier to adjust and make personal.  Comes in a sleek black leather that will fit right in with most any room design.

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There’s no shortage of speakers for your iPod these days, are there? You can choose from many shapes and colors, but the Color Cube Speaker reminds me of another very popular cube that brings back fond memories: the Rubik’s Cube. GeekSugar spotted the Color Cube Speaker which works with any MP3 or CD player, yet it changes color to the sound of music, and even produces "an amazing multi-color light show." Get your Saturday Night Fever on for $79.95.

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It’s hot out there, I know. But nothing in this world justifies wearing a USB Air-Conditioned Tie to work. Now if you live in Japan, well that’s another story because that’s how white collar office workers roll. The horrible silicon tie is only available in gray, and has a built-in fan that doesn’t require the user be tethered to the computer. Just plug it in to recharge the battery at night, and cool yourself off during the day. To score some geek points, get your hands on one before the Christmas gift exchange. It might impress the boss. Via Shiny Shiny

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Everyone is at risk of losing their hearing at any time, especially today’s iPod loving fans who haven’t downloaded that volume control program. If you already find yourself reading lips, cause you can’t make out what people are saying, maybe it’s time to push pride aside and try hearing aids. I’ve seen sexy hearing aids before but PCA’s–Personal Communication Aids–are not your grandma’s hearing aid.

Inventor Spot alerted me to these luxurious ear pieces made in Switzerland by the Phonak Group which come in many styles and colors. They’re not cheap, but they’re barely visible, which for some, might justify the $1500-$3500 price tag.  As far as actual sound quality, Boomer Babe says, "The Phonak designs also amplify the high-pitched sounds, like consonants and rustling paper, that are more difficult to hear — facilitating conversation and enjoyment of the sounds of nature. The PCA’s also promise to deliver more clarity, even in situations where there is considerable background noise, like concerts or conferences."

Sounds sweet, but let’s hope it’s too early for you to think about these things. Maybe it’s time to turn the volume down, because no matter how wonderful PCA’s are, nothing compares to your natural hearing. Right?

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In a major attempt of becoming a more environmentally friendly society, a Dutch company has installed bike dispensers in Amsterdam. Each bike has RFID chips to keep track of the bikes that can be rented at one location, and dropped off at another. Trendhunter says the bicycle-rental stand won the 2007 Spark Design & Architecture Awards, and seems to be a reality in Amsterdam. The bikes look a little strange, but I think they’d be hit if installed all over tourist spots.

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Most of us remember making mix tapes for those special people that made us feel all weird inside. I never really made one for a boy, but I remember making them for friends who were too cheap to buy their own cassettes. I guess at the time I thought I’d be generous enough to share my music, hoping they’d do the same in return when they got their 12 tapes for a penny. That’s how we swapped music back in the 80s before anyone had iPods, BitTorrent, or Napster. Today the mix tape is making a comeback in the form of a USB stick. Suck UK has packaged the ubiquitous USB drive in a cassette tape replica. I suppose you could just burn a few songs on a CD or publish a mix on iTunes, but somehow that’s just not as romantic. The Mix Tape USB will be available next month, and you know, it might make a nice birthday gift for that special someone.  via Technabob

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The DualMusicPlayer was designed to make you look like the coolest kid on the block.  That doesn’t mean it’s completely practical!  No, not the goal at all…you want to be different and have capabilities beyond your pals scope of imagination, right?

The DMP plays MP3’s and your favorite music when in ‘compact’ mode but spin a few CDs in it and change the look at the same time.  Open up the DMP and insert a CD (of course you have to set it down during this part, don’t wear it around your neck and try to listen to a CD) and you have a very different, conceptual looking, CD player.

You can bet your co-workers don’t have one yet so if you like to have cutting edge devices, this would be one for you to try out.  Designed by Yong-Seong Kim, there are only a few choices many readers of the Yanko Design site had and one was to make it read CD’s to save your music on the run, and really create a useful tool for the music lover.  A good idea we might see on the racks?

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Most desktop alarm clocks are just that, looking plain and boring. After all, you wouldn’t really put too much thought into how a tiny timekeeping device would look like in the big scheme of things, would you? For the rest who feel otherwise, there is the Fabric Clock that is actually a fabulously designed desktop alarm clock decked within walnut wood veneer and stainless steel.

It is fully customizable, where the fabric screen was specially designed to be removed and replaced by virtually any other material that suits the overall color theme in your home. This means you can always recycle your unwanted curtains or bed sheet by reserving a small piece for the Fabric Clock. A total of three fabric swatches has been included in the box to get you started. The Fabric Clock measures 210mm x 105mm x 150mm and will be available for retail pretty soon. No word on pricing details though. 

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As most of you already know, the Nintendo DS Lite comes in more colors and design variations than you can shake a rainbow at. Announcement of the silver colored DS Lite in Japan was well received by some people who want something more mature to reflect their age, but this silver color still looks pretty much plastic rather than metal. If you’re craving for something more, how about adding on real chrome to your DS Lite with the Shock! Magnum Chrome replacement shell?

This replacement shell guarantees a shiny metallic finish - all it takes is some knowledge, common sense (to decipher the directions properly) and the right tools. Made using copper-nickle-chrome electroplating, the case’s exterior finally reflects a metal finish and is touted to resist scratches (something all DS Lites are extremely prone to - mine looks like a seasoned scratching post already) although it probably won’t do much in keeping fingerprints at bay. Choose from a variety of colors, forking out $39.95 for the color of your choice.

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I can vouch for the fact that keyboards are some of the most unattractive objects on the average office desk since most of them come in a uniform color (mostly black these days) and rarely feature lines which will make heads turn. Luxeed from Korea aims to change all that with its new range of keyboards. These new keyboards come with the complete ensemble of keys, save for the addition of color changing LEDs integrated under each individual key.

There are two different models to choose from, where the white backlit model retails for approximately $127 and can light up in a blinding array of color combinations (meant for those who love showing off) while the black backlit version will be my choice since the keys remain elegant in black, with only the letters and characters that change colors. The more mature looking black version is a wee bit more expensive ($7 to be exact) and is certainly worth every additional penny. Each purchase comes with software that lets you program just what color you want to appear on each key.

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