The Full Bottle Wine Glass From Hammacher Schlemmer

Ideal for all wine lovers out there, here's a hand blown Italian wine glass from Hammacher Schlemmer that can hold an entire bottle of wine. An entertaining way to decant your fine wine. The glass makes a fun gift for wine lovers, or a great way to shock your dinner guests.

Known as The Full Bottle Wine Glass. It's described on the Hammacher Schlemmer website as a favorite gift among our customers, this seamless mouth-blown wine glass from Italy can hold an entire bottle of wine, or serve as an impressive display for olives, candies, or floating candles, and is available only from Hammacher Schlemmer.

Although it holds two liters of liquid, the classically-shaped glass allows users to assure that they, in all honesty, had only one glass of wine. Hand wash. 13 1/4" H x 4 1/4" Diam. (1 1/8 lb.) available on Hammacher Schlemmer for only $24.95

The New Lenovo Ultrathin ThinkPad X300 Laptop To Challenge Apple's MacBook Air

Lenovo today launched the much-anticipated ThinkPad X300 ultraportable, challenging Apple's MacBook Air (read a Marketing Critic's Review of MacBook Air) as the lightest and thinnest notebook available today, as announced on PCWorld.com

Weighing started at 2.93 pounds. Lenovo claims ThinkPad X300 is more feature-rich than Apple's 3-pound MacBook Air. Lenovo has included three USB drives and an ultrathin DVD burner, while MacBook Air has only one USB drive and no optical drive. With a DVD-RW drive, the X300 weighs 3.13 pounds, Lenovo said.

The laptop measures 0.73 inches at its thinnest point by 0.92 inches at its thickest point, bigger in comparison to MacBook Air, which measures 0.16 inches at its thinnest part and 0.76 inches at its thickest part.

Targeted at business users and consumers, the laptop uses 25 percent less power than previous ThinkPad models with a 64G-byte solid-state storage drive for data storage, a 13.3-inch LED-backlit display and use of a lithium-polymer battery, Lenovo said.

The lithium-polymer chemistry provides better battery life than standard lithium-ion batteries found in most laptops today, said Tom Ribble, director of Thinkpad product marketing at Lenovo. The system supports up to 4G bytes of memory and includes integrated graphics, a digital camera, and wired and wireless networking. It includes both touchpad and trackpoint scrolling capabilities.

The system will come with WiMax capabilities later this year with Intel's updated Centrino platform, according to Lenovo. The buyer may choose that the machine come preloaded either with Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista.
The ThinkPad 300's Processor

The X300 is powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo SL7100 LV low-voltage chip, operating at 1.2GHz. Like the Core 2 Duo processor specially developed for Apple's MacBook Air, Intel shrunk the SL7100 LV processor to make it 60 percent smaller than standard-sized processors belonging to Intel's Merom family. The chip is manufactured using the 65-nanometer process, like other Merom processors.

Although the size is the same, the SL7100 LV chip consumes less power. It uses 12 watts of power, according to processor details provided by Intel. The Core 2 Duo processor for MacBook Air uses 20 watts of power, while operating at 1.6GHz to 1.8GHz. Fujitsu also uses the SL7100 LV chip in its ultraportable LifeBook P8010 laptop, which started shipping in the U.S. this month.

Lenovo has pumped the latest technology into its laptop that both consumers and business users will appreciate, Ribble said.

Prices for the X300 start at $2,799, and it is available through Lenovo's Web site and through retail partners.

(image from Slashgear.com; article via PC World)

Nokia's Luxury Phone

Nokia's N95, a luxe phone with a silvery front, beige back and two-way sliding top. Everything's in here: MP3 player with stereo speakers, a 5-megapixel camera, DVD-quality video, GPS maps, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, high-speed cellular, spreadsheets, e-mail. It's basically a laptop in your hand. via Forbes.com

MetroNaps - The Travellers Refuse. Eliminating Jet Lag Forever?

The MetroNaps EnergyPod solves a contemporary problem:

1. For travellers it gives them a quick and affordable refuge from jet lag while providing a quite place to rest for those waiting for their next flight.
2. Most work spaces do not offer their employees a place to rejuvenate. The result is that people seek rest in places not intended for it: at their desk, in a conference room, a parked car or even the bathroom.

Based on years of research and thousands of design hours, the MetroNaps EnergyPod is the perfect place to quickly and effectively enhance your energy. Designed to be installed almost anywhere, the EnergyPod is a self-contained productivity device.

Key features include:

1. Ergonomic Perfection - The contour of the EnergyPod takes pressure off the cardiac system with the elevation of the feet and relaxes the muscles of the back with a slight bend in the knees.
2. Comfortable Privacy - The EnergyPod’s sphere provides semi-privacy without overly enclosing.
3. Soothing Sounds - A built-in music player with headphone jack helps eliminate surrounding distractions
4. Gentle Waking - A timer found in the arm rest prevents overnapping and wakes the user gently with a combination of lights and vibration.
   

For more information, visit the Metronaps website

The Most Expensive Toilet In History

Would you believe that one of the most overpriced items in the world is actually a toilet? Yes. A toilet people poo on and pee on. Care of Forbes.com's Most Outrageously Priced Items, here's the most expensive toilet bowl in history - the Toto MS990CGR-12 Neorest Toilet

Toto's sleek and elegant appliances are certainly extravagant. The Neorest toilet has an automatic lid opener, automatic flush and automatic air purifier. It also features a heated seat with a remote control. Retail price: $5,980. For this price, I thought it would be made out of gold or something

No Boyfriend? Try the Boyfriend Pillow!

Missing your boyfriend this Valentine's Day? Or don't have a boyfriend to share this special occasion with? Here's the solution to your bed time problems. Well... the wholesome solution to your bed time problems anyway.

The Boyfriend Pillow is a soft and pleasurable body pillow that resembles the torso of a big strong man with a comforting arm that cuddles you. Feel his safe and warm embrace while comfortably resting on his chest.

This fun and cozy snuggle pillow is great for people whose partner is away on military leave or work absence. Singles who wants to feel the touch of a man without actually having to have one love it too.

This novelty pillow makes a great gift for a friend or relative with a good sense of humor that would love to have a little more cuddling at night. You will love how this boyfriend arm pillow is so soft and warm, and the way that he wraps around you and holds you all through the night with out saying a word. It is as if he knows exactly what you want.

Available on Amazon.com for only $39.95

Unusual Valentine's Day Gifts

Instead of the usual flowers and chocolates, here are some unusual Valentine's Day gifts from Amazon.com

Jewelry For Your Mr. Or Ms. Right This Valentine's Day? Make Sure They Say "I Love You"

From Forbes.com's Jewelry that says "I love you" here are some luxurious pieces that might just be right for your Mr. or Ms. Right this Valentine's day. Whether you're looking at getting him/her a ring/ watch or bangles, bangles & bracelets or colored stones. These gems are sure to brighten up your loved-ones Valentine's Day.


Simon G Vanity Fair Ring for $4,750

Despite rising gold prices, yellow and rose gold baubles are back in style. The Vanity Fair ring by Simon G combines white, rose and yellow gold accents with white and canary yellow diamonds. Pricey, yes, but it's versatile; pair with jeans and a white shirt on the weekend or with a silky gown to a black tie event.

For more information, visit www.simongjewelry.com.






Ballon Bleu Cartier Watch (Prices available upon request)

The 18-karat white gold and diamond Cartier Ballon Bleu watch combines masculinity and femininity in one extravagant timepiece. Curved on top and bottom, the case is designed to fit naturally and sit lightly on the wrist. The winding mechanism is decorated with a sapphire cabochon, around which the dial orbits. This blue gem is protected by a metal arch.

For more information, visit www.cartier.com.




Francis Mertens Tanzanite and Diamond Cuffs ($495,000--sold as a pair)

These Francis Mertens titanium tanzanite and diamond cuffs will bring a sparkle to your loved ones' eyes. While they feature 69 total carats of diamonds and 15 carats of tanzanite, you're also paying here for craftsmanship; they took four months to make.

For more information, visit www.francismertens.com.







Harry Winston Pink Diamond Ring (Prices available upon request)

Want to make a statement? There's likely no more gorgeous a gift than this 5.96-carat, cushion-cut, fancy, pink diamond ring set with trapezoid-shaped diamonds in 18-karat rose gold and platinum.

For more information, visit www.harrywinston.com.


(images and descriptions care of Forbes.com)

Introducing the Slanket - Blanket With Sleeves!

Here's a quaint gift for this coming Valentine's day. If you're keen on snuggling, then this Slanket is just the right thing for you. It's an oversized fleece blanket with loose-fitting sleeves that keeps you warm even when reaching for the remote or indulging in your favorite snack. Easily slip in and out of the sleeves to suit your needs as you stay snug and warm on those long, cold nights. Colors come in Hunter Green, Chocolate, Ruby, Blue, or Pink.

• Measures 97" x 58"
• 100% polyester
• Machine wash, tumble dry
• Made in China/USA

It's available online through QVC for $29.96