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Timekeeping: ISOfrane Straps | Gear Patrol

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ISOfrane ($99-$139) is an iconic rubber dive strap from the 60s, which, like so many contemporary dive watches, has been resurrected and improved for duty in the 21st century. The name derives from isoprene, which was the rubber compound used to create the original straps, though today a new, proprietary hypoallergenic compound designed for increased strength and wearing comfort takes its place. Originally worn by the likes of Jacques Cousteau in conjunction with iconic watches such as the Omega PloProf, the basic ISOfrane design has proven its mettle time and again in some of the most demanding underwater environments imaginable. $99 - $139

LG's 84-inch 3D ultra-def TV | Crave

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The 3D 84-inch 3D ultra-defiinition 4K TV, another world's largest, has four times the "resolution clarity" of a full HDTV (3,840x2,160 versus 1,920x1,080 pixels), which is nice and it apparently will make LG's 3D experience that much better. The extra resolution won't matter much for consumers right now, though, because you'll need 4K content--and none of that exists yet.

LG has of course packed in all of its latest Smart TV functions with access to premium content services and more than 1,200 apps. And if using a regular remote control doesn't do it for you, LG's ergonomically designed Magic Remote will now recognize four types of command input: Voice Recognition, Wheel, Magic Gesture, and Point.

Air Jordan 11 | Uncrate

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Air Jordan 11 ($180) arriving in the iconic black/white/concord colorway, it offers the white nylon upper, black patent leather mid and toebox, carbon fiber plate, and concord purple bottom of the original, only 16 years after its release.

Steelcase Walkstations | Uncrate

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It doesn't take a scientist to tell you that sitting on your can all day isn't the healthiest of lifestyles, but if your work requires hour after hour of computer time, what else are you to do? Get yourself one of these Steelcase Walkstations ($4,400 and up). Designed specifically for working while you walk, the Walkstation integrates a treadmill — designed specifically to operate quietly at slow speeds — with an ergonomic, adjustable-height desk, keeping you on your feet and away from the doctor's office.

Spineless Classics Book Posters | Cool Material

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Entire texts of classic books converted into a wall mountable picture that’s significant to the story. “Around the World in Eighty Days” with a globe; “Heart of Darkness” in the shape of Africa; you get the idea. $63

Slot Car Circuit | Gizmodo

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It's a slot car circuit encased on the RCR 917 exactly as the one we had, a perfect reproduction of the car that Vic Elford and Gerald Larrousse drove to victory at the 1971 12 Hours of Sebring:

The RCR 917 is a faithful reproduction with fiberglass body panels true to its original shape. Specifications: rolling aluminum 3-piece original-style center lock wheels, race-worn tires, working headlights and taillights, and inside…a beautiful 1/32 scale wooden slot car raceway, featuring handcrafted, period-correct signs, banners, aluminum Armco railing, trees and structures.

Stormproof Matches | Gizmodo

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Sold by sports store REI, the matches are coated in a chemical that makes them waterproof and and windproof. $6

CSYS LED Task Light by Jake Dyson | Gear Patrol

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Any stylish LED desk lamp will dwarf their standard incandescent compadres in terms of energy efficiency. Jake Dyson’s CSYS LED task light (~$850) nearly triples the average life time of other LED bulbs though by reducing the wear and tear that normally comes from overheating. Using heat pipe technology originally developed for satellites and computing, this fully-dimmable lamp draws heat away from the bulbs and distributes it evenly across the entire heat sink — resulting in lifespans of up to 160,000+ (or roughly 37 years). No good task lamp would be complete without the ability to adjust the position and height of the light source. The CSYS is every bit of a gymnast in that regard thanks to its crane-inspired design, which enables users to adjust the lamp in three axes.

Binic by Ionna Vautrin | Coolhunting

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With its diminutive stature and quirky aesthetic, the Binic still commands a distinct presence on the desktop. The base is in satin aluminum, while the projector is made of glossy polycarbonate, enclosed in a simple inclined screen that gently spreads the light. Made in Italy, the lamp has been a bestseller over the course of the year, not to mention an award-winner—Binic was named "Best Table Light 2011" at the Wallpaper Design Awards.

Optrix Case Turns iPhone Into Sports Camera | Gadget Lab

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Enter the Optrix, a rugged camera case for your iPhone or iPod Touch. The clear plastic case uses silicone gaskets and wire clips to keep out dust and water, and the case itself is shock resistant. The iPhone 4 or iPod Touch get their own specific “sled” into which you load them before sliding the whole lot into the case proper, which then clamps shut. The screen is covered by a membrane which lets you use the phone inside.

The kit includes two bases, one curved and one flat, which mount onto bikes or helmets using 3M adhesive tape. The case then clamps onto the base.

It’s not going to let you go diving, but it will keep your iPhone safe during a cyclocross race or while surfing. And it costs just $90. Not cheap cheap, but pretty good compared to buying an actual ruggedized video camera and a tough case to keep your phone safe while you’re being sporty. And if you do take a dive and crack the case? Optrix will replace case the section for just $20.