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Flickr Finds: Instructables DIY Laptop Stand In Action

instructables_pvc_stand.jpgWe've always been big fans of the DIY PVC pipe laptop stand project by Instructables, but we've yet to see more people get their elbows greasy to try it. Well, we noticed Guillermo Esteves on Flickr took a shot at it and my, does it look sweet! Let us know what you guys think!

Aura Credenza: Glossy on the Inside, Nurtured on the Outside

council_aura.jpgBy layering a wood veneer on the outside, applying glossy paneling in the interior, and set up from the floor using steel legs that connect the two layers, a unique floating illusion is created. Like what you see? Be sure to check out the Modular Storage solutions by the same company.

Watch Out iPhone, HTC Touch Diamond Is Coming For Ya

htc_touch_diamond.jpgPacking loads of slim goodness, the HTC Touch Diamond is a powerful Windows Mobile alternative to its iEnemy. From the 2.8" VGA touch-screen, 3.2-megapixel camera, 3D TouchFLO interface, and lightning fast broadband speed, there is enough to keep your thumbs busy until the iPhone turns around to retaliate with a 3G revamp.

Elecom Egg Mouse

egg_mouse.jpgCelebrating their 20th anniversary of its original egg-shaped EGG MOUSE, they have released a new M-EGUR series with multiple colors. Some say, and don't quote us on this: the rounder the mouse, the more ergonomic it is. Surely, it has to be more comfortable than that Dell stock mouse that came with your desktop.

Play Your PC Music Anytime, Anywhere

logitech_squeezebox_duet.jpgLogitech's Squeezebox Duet answers your cries from experiencing terrible sound from portable speaker solutions. By allowing the ability to tap into your PC (even when it's off), you can browse and play digital music, Internet radio, and other subscription services, anywhere there is a stereo speaker in your home - completely wirelessly.

Urban Outfitters B-Flex Laptop Speaker

uo_laptop_speaker.jpgNo wires. Just one huge speaker that looks like an enormous microphone. Using an open USB port, you now the option to insert an industrial grade gooseneck speaker into your laptop wherever you go, whenever you need music.

Pioneer Announces Signature Series Elite KURO Plasmas

pioneer_elite-kuro-pro.jpgThinner, blacker, and more auto-calibration than your most expensive air conditioning unit, the new pair of Pioneer KURO plasmas boasts an Optimum Mode, which "simultaneously monitors video and room light conditions" and makes adjustments to give you the best image quality.

Cubelights: A New Take On Constructable Lighting

design_cubes.jpgTired of that poor lampshade excuse of a lamp on your bedside table? Try these Cubelights by Nick Foley. They connect via earth magnets and light up each acrylic cube through an LED circuit as the cubes come together. Of course, you can't just make any pattern; it only works when you've created an “N,” a checkerboard-type design, or a nice arch.

Microsoft XP SP3 Released, Again

winxp_sp3.jpgIt looks like after being pulled several times, the official service pack numero tres is gets to see the light of day and is now available on the Microsoft website. It looks dated to be the latest version as well, so grab it before Microsoft has another change of heart.

Engrave Your Tech, Become The Envy of All Your Friends

engraved_laptop1.jpgSure, call us elitists if you wish, but we like to boast individuality where we can. If engraving sounds like something you'd fancy, check out these works by Joe Mansfield at Engrave Your Tech. Whether you choose to upload to him your own designs or pick one from his collection is up to you.

Good Questions: A Compact Camera With Great Image Stabilization

is_roundup.jpgLauren asks:

I am looking for a great compact digital camera. I'm overwhelmed with too many choices out there.
I don't need too many bells and whistles, but I'd like the following:
At least 5 mega-pixels
As little lag time as possible (I love to take candid snap-shots, but by the time the camera actually takes a picure, most people are posing!) Image stabilization Sturdy!

Does anyone out there have a great camera like this that they could recommend?

Thank you!

We're done lots of research for you Lauren, and we've successfully narrowed it down to two cameras to give you one of the easiest choices in the history of Unplggd.

Weekly Reminder: Clear Off That Desk

collection_worktable_mess.jpgAs many of you may or may not know, May is our official "Spring Cleaning/Organizing" month, and this definitely applies to our desks filled with Post-its attached to our monitors, old mail, and endless amounts of clutter. So, take a few minutes to reorganize a few things and recycle what's recyclable to free up some work room. The less distractions mean more productivity for you, and a cleaner space encourages others to be clean, too.

Marcel Breuer Writing Desk: Small and Simple

breuer_desk.jpgSmall desks are great when you're trying to milk that square footage to the last inch, and the Marcel Breuer has just enough to keep it light, yet still functional. The tiny desk comes complete with lockable storage and an adjustable swivel plate - perfect for that laptop connected to monitor solution so many of us love.

Council Design: System 24 Modular Storage

system241.jpgWith Lego-like properties, this modular storage system can be configured into numerous combinations - you can turn it into a TV stand, a shelf for your home theatre PC, or make it into a media storage cabinet. The choice is up to you.

Hitachi: 1.5 Inches of UltraThin LCD Goodness

hitachi_15ultrathin.jpgIt's mind boggling how thin televisions have become over the span of just a few years. Just when we thought television sets couldn't possibly get much thinner, Hitachi goes out and proves us wrong. I'm sure they're thinking, "Silly people, we won't stop until we get paper thin - no, nanopaper thin!" Either way, we're equally impressed.

Easy Snap-On Chrome Mod for Playstation 3

ps3_chrome.jpgTired of black gloss or just want to keep the dust bunnies from returning so quickly after your last dust-off? XCM’s Smart Face Plate has you covered - simply remove a few screws, slide off your old cover, and replace it with the new one. Surely, it's the easiest Playstation hack we have ever seen and can be done in just a few minutes.

LAX Series Entertainment Shelf

lax_tvstand.jpgWe've seen the LAX storage solution before when we featured remote control storage, but did we mention they also have TV stands? Or well.. "entertainment shelves" are what the LAX folk call them. Well, it doesn't matter as long as it looks good - and you can never go wrong with mixing that white lacquer finish with warm woods.

Samsung HT-X810 Bar System: Taking It Up Another Notch

samsung_ht-x810.jpgTaking advantage of all the latest advancements in technologies, the HT-X810 incorporates 5.8Ghz radio technology to allow the speaker bar and subwoofer to communicate wirelessly. That means no more excuses for magnetic destruction of your television from having the subwoofer too close to the screen! Throw in built-in auxillary subwoofer, DVD player, FM radio, and HDMI connectivity and you've got almost all of your wiring problems taken care of.

Wind Chime Alarm Clock

windchimeclock.jpgSay "no more" to buzzers, loud radio, and laser projection alarm clocks! Instead, imagine a slight breeze hitting wind chimes on your doorstep every morning. It features ten different tones, an LCD display with date, and can be plugged in or battery powered.

Brastilo Designs: Home Tech Furniture By Pieter Maes

pietermaes1.jpgIf you haven't seen the fresh new work coming from design company Brastilo, we believe they are worth a second look. Their pieces have a sleek post-modern feel with clean lines and warm tones. Be sure to check out their Eames-styled covered desk, too!

Look! Hi-Tech Foosball Table

043008_hiteckfoosball.jpgPaired with a bunch of large speakers and painted an array of soccer-friendly colors, designer Chelpa Ferro's "Toto Treme Terra" is a foosball table unlike any other we've ever seen. From what we can tell, the speakers are wired to play special sound effects during the game, but we're hoping to see more features in the future for this incredibly cool revamp. More pictures after the jump.

Space Invaders Cutting Board Lets You Chop Intergalactically

space_invaders_cutting_board.jpgStruggling to keep your chopping in order? Perhaps this custom Space Invaders cutting board will empower your knife to work harder, stronger, and faster - though we don't suggest getting too into it. Made by 1337Motif from walnut and hard maple, glued together by waterproof glue, your chopping experience will never be the same again.

Apple iMacs Get A Small Boost In Speed

042908_imac.jpgAnnounced yesterday afternoon, the Apple iMac line will get an upgrade to the new Core 2 Duo Penryn processors and a nice kick in speed to 2.4GHz for the 20" base model and 3.06GHz for the 24" top-dog model. Again, no price changes here - just faster, meaner iMacs.

Flickr Finds: Justyn's Vertical Art Center

justyn_hegrebergs_corner.jpgSpeaking of going vertical, we're pleased to see even artists with limited desk space have found going up to be a good way to work. It also provides a nice isolated area for them focus and perpetuate their studies. Come check out Justyn's photostream to see more of his art made from recycled magazines!

Anthropologie Intelligentsia Desk

ant-intelligentsia_desk.jpgMade from elegantly forged steel, polished wood, and textured glass surface, the Intelligentsia desk may is looks like it would be perfect for laptop users, allowing them to tuck it away above the wooden drawers when they need to use the desk space for other work.

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