L - Athens monitor

With a monitor like this, who needs friends?? I could imagine myself glued to it the whole day long. One panel for watching "Lost", another to monitor torrents download, another to chat, another to browse... ahh.. this is bliss....

However, I have one small problem... I need to upgrade my eyes (add a couple of pairs more) and install a hyperthreading feature into my brain so that I can multitask efficiently...

Need it? Who doesn't...
Want it? After my lobotomy operation...

Here are the specs:

110"to 200" Screen Sizes.
Resolutions of up to 19200 x 2400 Pixels.
All-aluminum custom-built construction.
Ultra-widescreen format for simultaneous display of multiple pages, windows, applications, graphics, full-screen video and games.
Ultra-Speed™ Display Technology for breathtaking image quality
Support for 16.7 million saturated colors, for use in all graphics-intensive applications
Enhanced Active-matrix liquid crystal display Technology delivering ultra-sharp text and graphics
Hardware anti-aliasing double-depth filtering
Dynamic Phase-Timing Circuitry (DPTC)
ContrastPlus UV-668 filtering
Double anti-glare hard coat
FFR-type CR-Lamps.
Bluetooth connectivity expansion.
R-G-B auto-geometry sensing color correction.
Super-wide viewing angles for maximum visibility and color fidelity.
Lightning-fast pixel response that supports full-motion digital video playback.
Versatile connectivity; one computer for all 3 display panels, or one panel for up to 3 individual computers.
Gigantic workspace, minimal physical footprint
Single or multi-panel compatible operation
Optional TouchScreen functionality
Ultra-high performance air duct and FreeFlow™ cooling architecture.
Exceptional low-power consumption design.
Out-of-the-box setup with optionally bundled Professional Graphics Adapters
Absolutely stunning, sleek design, under 2.5" thin

Sony Ericsson's W900 Musicphone

This is Sony Ericsson's latest addition to its family of musicphones. This time, with 3G. Just when you thought they've shown you the best, they reveal another shocker. Which gets me thinking, for all of you who buys phone as a fashion accessory, so as to remain in the trend, how do you keep up when phones are being added on a weekly basis? And these phones are not cheap either...

Need it? Nope.
Want it? Only, and only, if it makes coffee... (whatever that means..)

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iPod Video

Just when you thought your new iPod Nano was the newest, sleekest and hippest gadget on the block, Apple unveils the all new iPod, which takes the iPod to the next phase of mobile entertainment: portable video.

Although not the newest in the market, where rivals such as iRiver, Creative, and Archos has already offered Portable Video Players (PVPs) for a number of years, iPod's edge is still in it's branding, where it's long running of all clean and white design has created it's own cult of followers.

Priced at USD $299 for the 30GB model, and USD$399 for the 60GB issue, it's sure to pose a threat to the other PVP manufacturers.

Need it? Nah.. screen too small...
Want it? Maybe... still thinking...

FLAVIA FUSION Drinks Station

FLAVIA FUSION Drinks Station lets you enjoy a fresh-brewed single cup of coffee, espresso, tea, latte and more, anytime you want, with push-button speed. With this, who needs Starbucks and Coffee Bean cafes anymore. Coffee making has become so simple that even blind-folded monkeys can serve frothed covered lattes and capucinnos.

Need it? I'm trying to stay away from caffeine at the moment.
Want it? Nah... though having blind-folded monkeys serving coffee would be interesting...

Sony DSC N1 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

Now, this is a camera that's worth looking into. Sony's latest camera, the DSC N1 comes with 8.1 Megapixels, so you can shoot billboard sized photos straight from your pocket. It features a 3 inch display that allows you to not only view your photos, but show it off to your friends and enemies.

The display also features a touch screen interface that allows you to quickly navigate and change settings.

Need it? If I want to show off to the Jones'...
Want it? Sure.. why not..

Playstation 3

The upcoming Playstation 3 promises highly expectant gamers a whole load of powerful features, from processors that's powerful enough to take over Pentagon's control center, graphic processors that will make you wonder if they used live actors in the games, and sound that will put your local THX certified cinema to shame. With all these, one thing's definite: more hours wasted in-front of mind numbing screens...

Need it? I waste enough time in traffic jams...
Want it? I'll rather sleep...

Segway's Human Transporter - i180

Segway's Human Transporter has been out for quite some while now. Even till today, it's two wheel design still amazes people on how it can balance and counter forces of movement.
Just when you think people can't get any lazier...

With price ranging from USD$4,500 onwards, the human race is one step closer to discarding the need for legs!

Check out the specs for the 180i...

Maximum speed:	12.5 mph
Carrying capacity:	260 lbs
Footprint:	19 x 25 in
Weight:	~ 83 lbs
Battery type:	Two lithium-ion or NiMH battery packs
Battery range:	15-24 miles (Li-ion) 8-12 miles (NiMH)
Motors:	Two brushless, DC servomotors
Wheels:	14 in glass-reinforced thermoplastic
Tires:	19 in tubeless, puncture-resistant
Platform height:	8 in
Ground clearance:	3 - 4 in
Display:	Multicolor backlit LCD

Need? Once my two legs wear out.
Want? If my neigbour gets one, then I'll need to have it....

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Crumpler's Wack-O-Phone Messenger Bag for Laptops

Crumpler's bags over the years have managed to get themselves a reputation of durability and robustness. They claim that their "Chicken Tex" material protect their bags from inclement weather and assassination attempts. With bags like these, we can take on the world!

Wack-O-Phone
Features:

• Original 1000d fabric;
  
• waterproof ripstop lining, thick protective padding;
  
• removable and adjustable padded shoulder strap with 3rd leg stabiliser;
• internal zip pockets;
  
• external loop for pouch attachment;
  
• Quick Flick (tm) buckle & adjustable laptop sleeve.

Take note that these bags are not cheap. This model runs itself at AUS$200, which by comparison can buy you at least 6 other decent bags.
Need it? If I'm paranoid enough that bags under that price won't hold my stuff..
Want it? Err.. yea.. I bought it already... hahaha...

Comedy Break

A rich woman calls her butler to her bedroom. "Jenkins," she says in a low voice. "Take off my dress." Jenkins takes off her dress.
"And my stockings." Jenkins takes them off too.
"And my underwear." Jenkins removes her underwear.
"Now, Jenkins," says the woman. "If I catch you wearing my clothes again, you're fired."
Taken from Laughter, The Best Medicine - Reader's Digest - Oct 2005

adidas_1's Intelligent Shoe

Now, this is something you don't see everyday. A shoe that has a microprocessor that's capable of churning 5 million instructions per second. And for what? So that it can readjust the shoe's "muscle" to fit your feet perfectly so as to adapt to the environment around it.

Now, why would you need a shoe like this? At €285, this shoe will let you leap from tall buildings with a single bound, and run faster than a speeding bullet. Oh, wait a minute, superpowers are not included.

Need it? I'm still struggling to get up from my couch...
Want it? Nah... I'll use the €285 for something else...

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"Active Reactor by Radio Active" Watch

This is the latest time piece trend from Japan. Notice that even though there's no indication of how to tell time, you can still use it for time keeping. A series of combinations of leds will tell you whether the sun has risen or it's gonna set.

With a watch like this, who needs pants to look cool??

Need it? Nah... I think I'll keep my pants on.
Want it? When I don't have anymore pants to wear...

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Samsung X50 Superlight Notebook

It seems that everybody wants to pack as much features and components to area that's as small as possible. Sometimes, it's so insanely thin, light and small, that it becomes impractical. Are we there yet? Well, it's quite apparent that we're on the way there now. Presenting to you the latest from Korea - The Samsung X50 Notebook. Packed with enough computing power to fly a space shuttle, you could control Houston from the comfort of your own toilet. And since it's so light, you won't even feel it as it sits on your lap.

Need it? When they draft me to be the next Malaysian "Boleh-Naut"
Want it? Nah...

Kia Picanto

The Kia Picanto. The "Perfect Car" for the man that does not care about style, performance, safety, or his life. Maybe that's why more ladies go for it. Oops.. I think I've said too much...
(kidding...)
Need it? Are you kidding? I would rather take the bus...
Want it? After my sex change operation...

NEC L1 Super Slim Cell Phone

Thinner than Motorola's Razr and Courtney Cox, this phone will make you look fat no matter what your weight is.

Need it? No way...
Want it? What? I'm fat enough already..

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Canon EOS 5D

12 Megapixels of razor sharp images. Full size (35mm) CMOS sensor gives images that sizes with film. Read more here!

Need it? Not really...
Want it? If I'm gonna join National Geographic....

Toyota Fortuner

Running with a 2.5 / 2.7 liter engine, auto and power everything - you can be the king of the concrete jungle with the new Toyota Fortuner. Cheaper than the Toyota Harrier by a RM100k makes it possible for the average DVD peddler to own one (well.. maybe.. I don't know how much they earn..)

Need it? What?? Are you crazy???

Want it? Nah.. I'll stick with the Harrier....

Trek Fuel EX 9.5 Mountain Bike

Trek Fuel EX 9.5 Full Suspension Mountain Bike

• OCLV 110 Carbon Frame
• RockShox Reba World Cup w/Motion Control Front Suspension
• RockShox MC 3 w/Poploc remote Rear Shocks
• Bontrager Race X Lite Disc Wheels
• Shimano Deore XT Components

Need? Maybe.. with the price of fuel going up, I might need to sell my car and buy this instead!

Sony Ericsson K750i

• 2 Megapixel Camera with Auto-focus function
• Slot for external memory stick-duo
• Styling that beats the W800i to make the user look smart!

Need it? Nah... Want it? :P~~~~

Review.

Ipod Nano

2GB and 4GB capacities. Thinner than a sliced bread. Lighter than grandma's false teeth. Need it? Nope. Want it? Oh yeah!!