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Luxist Giveaway: Elgato EyeTV HD - Use Your Mac As A TV & DVR

Filed under: Gadgets

As though you needed another reason to sit in front of the computer? We are giving away an Elgato's EyeTV HD, which connects your cable or satellite box to your Mac computer allowing you to use your computer as a DVR (digital video recorder), and also to watch HD TV on your computer. It only works with Mac, but you can also stream your recordings and watch them on an iPhone or iPad using the Elgato iPhone or iPad app. How cool is that?

The EyeTV HD captures TV in full HD, and programs record to a hard drive on your computer. It even includes software to easily edit programs so that you can watch them minus commercials. The EyeTV HD is really what media junkies need to make their Mac computers full fledged media center machines. For more information and tech specs check out the EyeTV HD's section on Elgato's website here. It comes with the connection unit, a remote, and software, along with the promise of a very simple and straight-forward set up process. Retail priced at $199.95. One lucky winner will win an EyeTV HD system if you enter below.

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.

To enter, leave a comment on this post sharing why you'd like to win an Elgato EyeTV HD. The giveaway ends on October 1st at 8:00pm PST. See additional rules below.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before October 1st, 2010 at 8:00PM Pacific Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive one Elgato EyeTV HD valued at $199.95.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

See full giveaway rules here.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: DVR, Elgato, EyeTV, giveaway, HD, Mac, TV

Euro Disney Plans Expansion

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

France could be getting a bit more Disney. Euro Disney has signed a new deal with the French government that gives it the option to build a new complex on some land east of Paris. Through the extension of an original agreement the company now has until 2030 to build a third park adding to the first Disneyland Paris which opened in 1992 and Walt Disney Studios which opened in 2002. The land may also be home to eco-tourism and sustainable development.

The projects could create a total of 70,000 new jobs and be worth as much as 8 billion euros. According to the Telegraph, one of the ideas being considered is a Marvel "superheroes park" but that project may not be started for several years. Other projects for the Marne-La-Vallee development where Disneyland Paris is located include houses and a nature park that will be set up with French travel company Pierre et Vacances. The nature park "Les Villages Nature de Val d'Europe" could generate up to 1.8 billion euros.

Attendance at Euro Disney was down in the first part of the year but it is still Europe's largest theme park operator. The Walt Disney Company owns a 40 percent share in Euro Disney, and Prince al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia has a 10 percent stake.

Tags: diy, Euro Disney, Mac, paris hilton, prince al-waleed, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal

The Fashion Statement: Little Rain Coats

by Kristin Young (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, The Fashion Statement

Today's April Fools and so, logically, begins The Penis Festival, a traditional celebration of fertility in Japan where people pay tribute to all things phallic. Tonight, Chef Tadashi Ono at NYC's Matsuri restaurant is offering a one-night-only Penis Matsuri dinner after which guests will be given a complimentary Jeremy Scott for Proper Attire condoms.

You may be wondering what all this has to do with fashion. Plenty, according to Lady Gaga. "It's not complicated, just a fashion statement," said the pop star recently about her collaboration with the designer (pictured above). "Everybody wrap it up with Jeremy Scott for Proper Attire condoms," she added. The condoms come ribbed, sheer and dotted.

Scott is not the first designer to revamp little rain coats. In 2008, Marc Jacobs unveiled a line of MJ blue condoms with a little note that read "Remember, safety first! XXOO, Marc Jacobs."

Tags: Alexander Wang, AlexanderWang, Brian Reyes, BrianReyes, Condoms, Cyndi Lauper, CyndiLauper, Jeremy Scott, JeremyScott, Lady Gaga, LadyGaga, MAC, Marc Jacobs, MarcJacobs, Proper Attire, ProperAttire, Yigel Azrouel, YigelAzrouel

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Diddy's Son Gets A Maybach For His Sweet 16

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

Talk about a sweet sixteen! Justin Dior Combs, the son of Sean P. Diddy Combs celebrated his 16th birthday over the weekend and got a brand new Maybach.The party took place at M2 Ultralounge in New York City.

In attendance, were longtime Diddy friends like Lil' Kim and the new faces from MTV's Jersey Shore television show, Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, a nice tie-in because the party will be part on an upcoming episode of MTV's My Super Sweet 16. As anyone who has watched the show knows, the gift of a car is often the crowning moment of these parties and this was no exception. The car was waiting outside with a big red bow on it. The car is valued at $360,000. It comes with a driver for now because Justin is just learning to drive. According to the NY Daily News, P. Diddy also gave his son a $10,000 check to open a bank account. Justin Combs has decided to donate the money to help the relief effort in Haiti.

Tags: Mac, p diddy, P diddys son, PDiddy, PDiddysSon, sean combs, SeanCombs

Bose is Out, the iHome is In

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Bose is out, the iHome is in. The iHome is made specifically to house your various Apple devices and the sound it creates packs a punch!

The iHome devices are equipped to operate with iPods and iPhones as well as Zunes and most MP3 players with an audio cord - or even Bluetooth technology.

The range runs from $49.95 to $199.99 and any order over $99.00 comes with free earbuds. Our pick? The Rotating Alarm Clock, $79.99, at right. Check out the gallery to see what it does (it flips!), and for more cool products like the color-changing iPod player.

Shop the iHome store here (finally, a music site that doesn't crash your web browser).

Gallery: Our picks from the iHome store

Rotating Alarm Clock for iPod touch & iPod nano

Shower to Shore Water-Resistant Speaker for iPod

2.1 Stereo System with Clock Radio for iPod

Portable Speaker System For Your MP3 Player

Tags: apple, audio, bose, ihome, iphone, ipod, mac, mp3, music, speakers

The Ultimate Minimalist Desk

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

Heckler Design calls it "The Last Desk You'll Ever Own."

This minimalist desk, the OneLessDesk, is simple, chic, and clearly designed with Mac in mind.

It looks so beautiful, but could you really run your life with no hard copies of anything? Maybe it should be called OneLessDesk-OneMoreNearbyFileCabinet.

It comes in white or silver, and when you nestle the lower part in? It's about one foot deep. Just a foot! That's probably less space than your side table!

And, there's more that you don't see. The top shelf there is hollow, so there's a place for any usb and wifi ports you may need. Very smart design, Heckler. We approve.

Gallery: "The Last Desk You'll Ever Own"

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Tags: computer, desk, furniture, heckler, heckler designs, imac, mac, minimalist, table

MAC's Colorful New Collection

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Makeup collectors will be swooning over the latest line from MAC. MAC has enlisted designer Manish Arora on a line with a palette brighter than Bollywood. The new Indian-inspired line includes lipglasses, lipsticks, blush and a colorful eye shadow set in a jeweled case. It will be available from October 2008 at Harrods.

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Tags: cosmetics, mac, makeup, manish arora

Oooms Wooden Memory Sticks

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Some things, cool or creative as they may be, just strike me as hilarious. And these Wooden Memory Sticks by Oooms had me laughing out loud when I first saw them. Maybe it's because they're so life-like that it brought to mind visions of shoving a stick into my computer and expecting it to store my data for me. And they look so realistic because they are real -- they're handpicked branches from the woods that are professionally handcrafted into USB storage discs.

Available in 256 mb, 512 mb, 1 Gb, and 2 Gb memory sizes and measuring about 2cm x 2cm x 10cm, they cost between 45 and 80 euros each. All laughter aside, it's a really neat idea.

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iGo Desk

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Most people try to coordinate their furniture, then try to figure out the best way to incorporate accessories into the picture. The size and usability of a TV or computer might be taken into account beforehand, but few would start with a computer and work out. If you happen to be in this minority and own a Mac, the iGo desk is perfect for you. It is designed not only to integrate with the Mac, but to complement its appearance. It is completely ergonomic and comes in both sitting and standing models. Price: $333-$500.

[via scifitech]

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MAC Bridal Collection

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

MAC has just introduced their Bridal collection. While they do offer suggestions for individual looks, the easiest way to go is with the full Bridal Trousseau. Packed in this Carry-All tote, the collection includes just about all the products and colors that you could need to make your wedding day perfect and your honeymoon memorable. It's the perfect set if you like to do your own makeup and, not only is it less expensive than going to an upscale salon, but you can use it again and again. Eye shadows, lipsticks, blushes and liners tend to be heavily weighted towards pick hues and those with subtle shimmer, making them idea for catching the light and having a "blushing bride" look her best. Along with the makeup, there is a set of brushes designed to result in the most professional application possible. Price: $514.

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Tags: bridal, bride, cosmetics, mac, makeup, wedding

iDiamonds for iPods

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Jewelry

Looking for a way to add some bling to the signature ear buds that came with your iPod? An Italian company called Mac@Work has luxury iPod buds that are covered in white gold and adorned with diamonds. There are four designs available to choose from, including hearts, stars, crescents and lightening bolts. Prices for the diamond models start at 660€, but the hearts are a bit more. The company also has buds in the same designs, but made with pink sapphires instead of diamonds. The pink would probably be a better choice if you already have, say, a pink iPod case. The sapphire versions are 564€ each.

[Thanks Dave!]

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MacBook Pro

by Rick Reed (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Engadget has a close-up hands-on look at the new MacBook Pro. The first intel powered laptop from Apple, the MacBook Pro runs an Intel Core Duo processor at either 1.67 or 1.83GHz and 512MB - 2GB of RAM, an 80GB or 100GB drive, and dual-layer DVD burner. Cost is between $2,000 - $2,500. Only an inch thick and weighs 5.6 pounds. There has been a lot of comments regarding the battery life of the MacBook which doesn't seem to be listed on Apple's website.

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