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STEELCASE WALKSTATIONS

 

It doesn't take a scientist to tell you that sitting on your can all day isn't the healthiest of lifestyles, but if your work requires hour after hour of computer time, what else are you to do? Get yourself one of these Steelcase Walkstations ($4,400 and up). Designed specifically for working while you walk, the Walkstation integrates a treadmill — designed specifically to operate quietly at slow speeds — with an ergonomic, adjustable-

 

MOPHIE JUICE PACK POWERSTATION PRO

Plan on being away from power for more than just the afternoon? The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Pro ($100) packs enough USB-ready juice — 6,000mAh — to keep your gadgets running for days without needing a "real" recharge, and thanks to its rugged aluminum and steel construction, you won't need to baby it when you're out on the trail. Just remember: just because you can keep your phone running for days doesn't 

 

LEVEL 10 M MOUSE

BMW's cars are generally pretty elegant, so we'll forgive you if you fail to see the car maker's influence on the Level 10 M Mouse ($TBA). The latest result of the collaboration between Thermaltake and BMW's Designworks USA, the M Mouse is designed to go great with the Level 10 PC Case, it sports a highly breathable design, a wired connection to eliminate lag, side A, B and trigger buttons, and an overall look that should be far 

 

NIKE+ FUELBAND

Leave it to Nike to try and create its own unit of measurement. The Nike+ FuelBand($150) is a wearable bracelet that uses a built-in three-axis accelerometer to track the time, your daily steps, calories expended, and NikeFuel — a normalized score based on oxygen kinetics that awards points equally regardless of physical makeup. You can track your activity using the Nike+ website by syncing over USB, or hook up with your smartphone over Bluetooth and suck data into an app. Integrated LEDs in the wristband keep you informed of your current status and give you an easy red-to-green goal indicator. Basically, it's everything the Jawbone Up

 

Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard Trimmer

     

Ask any significant other that's had to clean up stray hairs off the bathroom counter: beard trimming is messy business. Thanks to the Philips Norelco Vacuum Beard Trimmer ($40), you can finally ditch the tarp-like towel you've been using to keep your cut hairs at bay and trim with freedom. Features include a precision length selector from 1/32 to 23/32 of an inch, maintenance-free blades, a lithium ion battery good for 50 minutes of trimming, and, of course, an integrated vacuum system to ensure a clean counter and happy housemates.

Cool Stuff From CES 2012

 

Nikon D4

Nikon’s long awaited D4 ($6,000) has finally surfaced boasting a full frame 16.2 megapixel sensor and ISO sensitivity from 100 to 102,400. The camera will also feature up to 10 fps shooting, 51 point AF, 91,000 point metering system, Compact Flash XQD compatibility, and 1080p video capability with in-video aperture control

Retrode

     

Have your heart set on some authentic retro gaming? Well, you could probably buy a real SNES or Genesis for far less cash, but if you'd rather play your old carts on your computer, you'd best pick up a Retrode ($85). This compact gadget houses cartridge slots and two controller ports for both 16-bit consoles, and connects to your computer via USB, offering driverless operation using any emulator — no composite RCA input required.

COSMONAUT

Sure, it's got a funny name, but the Cosmonaut ($25) is no joke when it comes time to use your iPad. Designed from the ground up to be a perfect stylus — and therefore not constrained to a pen-like body — the Cosmonaut features a thick rubber body that's comfortable to grip and a tip that glides smoothly across the screen (That's what she said?). Available with Aluminum or Wood bottom trim.