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Conmoto Portable Fireplace

The Travelmate Portable Fireplace by Conmoto is made of black powder-coated steel and glass with an adjustable steel fuel-holder and burns on bio-ethanol liquid fuel (not included). Now you can put a fireplace where you want or need it for warmth or atmosphere. It's smokeless too. Safe to place on carpet, a table, near furniture, or outside. The glass pane is held on with magnets and only is removed in order to light the fire. Once the glass pane has been replaced, the fuel tank can be opened and closed, using the stainless steel slide at the front of the fireplace, so the flames can be regulated from the outside. I would love this in my home! Dimensions: 20" H x 28" W x 8" D, 55 lbs. ($3,300)

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Tags: Conmoto, decor, fire, fireplace, home, home decor, HomeDecor, portable, Unica Home, UnicaHome

The Mini Inflatable Catamaran: The Ultimate in Boating Convenience

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Yachts & Sailing

When it comes to boating true luxury means of course an enormous yacht staffed with enough people to take of everything without bothering you for anything other than 'would you like another drink?' But sometimes it can be a real treat to do something on whim without all those other people around -- just you, the boat, and the water. And maybe a friend. Enter the Mini Inflatable Catamaran -- it fits in a bag and can easily be tossed in the backseat of your car!

This inflatable/unfoldable boat is one you can easily transport and handle yourself. It only weighs 40kg, sets up in about 30 minutes, supports up to 240kg, and can be used on lakes, rivers, or even the sea (although it's tiny so I'd be extra cautious on the open ocean!). $4500.

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Tags: boat, boating, catamaran, inflatable, lake, lakes, mini, ocean, portable, river, rivers, travel, water

Rover TV

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

I don't know why it took me this long to find Rover TV (after all our pals at Engadget had the scoop on it way back in June) but this could be the next hot portable gadget. Basically it plays TV, video etc. using SD cards for storage. The cute little Rover comes in two versions a $299 Big Screen model and the $349 Rover TV Wide Screen. Both weigh under six ounces and can be plugged into a computer or TV. You can also tune in digital FM and can record directly to your Rover from your TV. It comes with a 2GB card and has a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

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Tags: christmas gift, gadget, holiday gift, portable, rover tv, RoverTv

$500 Rotary Phone

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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If $500 seems a little steep for an old-fashioned phone, you can take some comfort in the fact that this one is well equipped with the same conveniences as most cell phones, though text-messaging will probably be quite difficult. The Port-O-Rotary is completely portable and works in almost any country (tri-band). Just insert your SIM-card and the phone is ready to go, using the number and memory from your mobile phone.

The product description of the phone is a little strange, as it describes it as being high quality, but tells you that the phone will not have sound quality that is as good as a "pocket phone. Other disadvantages include the fact that it may be difficult to store in a pocket or handbag, and the loud bell-ring may be annoying to some.

[via UnCrate]

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Tags: gadget, mobile phone, old fashioned, phone, portable, retro, rotary, rotary phone

Projector Keyboard

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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More and more people are relying on portable media devices for everyday instead of desktop PCs, meaning that they have to rely on the tiny keyboards that are part of the interface of their PDA or cellphone. A standard computer keyboard would not be a practical accessory, no matter how much faster correspondence would become, but the Projector Keyboard can solve that problem. The keyboard is about the size of a small cellphone itself and projects a standard keyboard onto any flat surface, from the table at the coffee shop to a sidewalk at the park. It connects to your phone/PDA/laptop via Bluetooth and "watches" your fingers, transmitting the data back to the device you have it connected to. The red outline is visible even in bright lighting conditions and a charge allows for two hours of typing time. Price: £119 ($221).

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Tags: blackberry, bluetooth, bluetooth gadget, cellphone, gadget, keyboard, portable, portable keyboard, projector keyboard

City Boy Grill

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The City Boy Grill gets its name from the idea that many city-dwellers don't have room for a full sized barbecue, but the real applications for this portable grill are many. It can be taken hiking, camping, to the beach or used in the yard. The feature that makes it a standout is the fact that the grill is gas powered and comes with a gas cartridge (which can be refilled or replaced); most small grills use charcoal. This means that there are no coals to deal with, no messy cleanup and minimal smoke. It measures only 8.7" high, with a square grate that measures 7.1"x7.1". The grill is made from stainless steel and has a heat-resistant wooden handle. Price: $300.