Skyfall? Done. If you’re remotely close to being a Bond fan it’s a done deal – you’ll be purchasing the latest and most successful Bond movie of the franchise. Since Skyfall is all about the throw backs to the golden age of Bond films, we recommend you purchase it with the old school approach…Blu-ray. (Amazon Affiliate Link) $20 Buy
Google just handed a massive backhand to the Apple’s Retina Display with their newly announced tablet, the Nexus 10. The 10.1 inch tablet has a remarkable 2560 by 1600 resolution – giving it 300 pixels per inch (that’s quite a few more than the iPad’s 264). And to round things out Google coughed up a 1.7Ghz dual core processor, an ARM Mali-T604 GPU, and Android 4.2 with 2 GB of RAM. This tablet effectively widens the Android reach to mimic what Apple offers running iOS. At $399 for the 16GB model, it’s certainly a major contender at the price point. $399 Buy
Asus’ slogan should be, “We’re weird but you love us anyways.” The Taichi is certainly an interesting concept. And remarkably, one that made it past the vaporware roadblock. It’s not just an 11.6” laptop; it’s a dual screen laptop. Fold down the screen and you’ll find a touch screen planted on the lid. Maybe it’s just Asus being weird, but it could be the perfect way to get a no-compromises touch screen laptop, without a weak hinge and without needing to reach across a keyboard to use touch gestures. The $1,299 Taichi is packed with an Intel Core i5-3317U CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD and an Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU, and will be available in November. Learn More
The new iMac is so thin it almost got lost in the midst of the mini-iPad invasion. The updated iMac has 40% less volume than the previous version. Some how the design team shaved off enough beef that the edge of the machine measures 5mm. And sucking out all the bloat didn’t rob the machine of any functionality – standard 1TB hard drives, and 8GB of 1600 MHz memory are still on board, with the choice of a 3rd generation quad-core Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. One complaint users had with the previous generation of iMacs was that the screen had too much glare. If the specs are to be believed – problem solved. The new screens reduce reflection by 75%. $1,299+ Buy
The long expected iPad Mini is here at last. And there is a lot to be excited about. First off, it is most definitely mini. Sporting a 7.9 inch screen with the same aspect ratio of the iPad, it should be just barely larger than a Kindle Fire or any other 7 inch tablet. The dual core A5 chip makes it just as speedy as we’ve grown to expect an iPad to be. And perhaps the best part of the deal might be that you get the remarkable app ecosystem of the iPad in a size that some of us greatly prefer. The real question is, will the $329 price tag be too steep next to the $200 quad core Nexus 7? Maybe, but hey it’s got an Apple on the back. $329+ Buy
This sound system looks like it was stolen from the mother ship. But there’s nothing alien about the quality sound Harmon Kardon has come to be known for. The old SoundStick has been updated, and is now the SoundStick Wireless. The result: now you can access the six-inch subwoofer and eight full range drivers via Bluetooth and your favorite wireless device. $299 Buy
Fifty years of James Bond in one box set. The Bond 50 Blu-ray collection includes 22 Bond films. The set is a time capsule of sorts chronicling the cars, fashion, and cinematic styles of the last 50 years. Chances are by the time you’ve watched them all, the set will be obsolete (Skyfall will be released on November 9th 2012). But how often do you get to celebrate the 5oth birthday of the world’s greatest spy? (Amazon Affiliate Link) $184 Pre-Order
Ever thought about owning a water park? The Wibit Sports Park 60 is the next best thing. Of course, you’ll need a lake, and room to store the 4,000 pounds of inflatable fun. Wibit also produces smaller sections and equipment that can be used in commercial pools. Learn More
Yes, Nokia is still in business. In fact, they’re about to release a new premiere phone, the Lumia 920. The phone will run on Windows 8 OS, which is exciting for some. However, the phone’s camera could steal the show: an 8.7 megapixels PureView with Optical Image Stabilization and Carl Zeiss optics. Oh, and the phone comes in yellow, which were pretty sure is a color the new iPhone won’t be available in. Other specs of note: 32GB of storage, and wireless recharging. $Yet TBD Learn More
After a couple of years of gear collecting, chances are you’ll run out of room to keep your goodies. If that’s the case you can relegate your “B” team gear, or the oversized pieces of equipment to a temporary storage like the Yardstash II. This heavy duty weatherproof structure measures 74” long x 30” deep x 65” high. You can quickly set it up in your backyard (about as easy as setting up a tent) and then take it down when it’s no longer needed (it weighs just 16 lbs). $100 Buy
The new Action Cam (HDR-AS15/B) from Sony is full HD 1080p and ready for action. The ultra wide angle Carl Zeiss lens will make sure you capture as much of your adventure as possible. And weighing just 3.2 ounces, you won’t need to wear a neck brace when you mount it to your helmet. One of the cameras in the line comes with Wi-Fi, if that’s important to you. To beef up the versatility of the camera you can plop down another $40 to purchase the waterproof case (the total price still coming in below the JVC ADIXXION Camcorder). $270 Buy
Keep your noggin in one piece with Giro’s new Edition helmet. Covered in carbon fiber and quality leather this helmet has the looks. And thanks to Giro’s ventilation system and focus on proper fit, your head will be comfortable all day as you take on the slopes. The helmet comes with a case and is available in matte black or pearl white.
$300 Buy