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The GenevaSound S Designer iPod Dock – Classy Sound and Comparatively Affordable

by Jay Garrett on December 19, 2009

I think I’ve found the perfect iPod dock to sit in the same room as the retrotastic Philco PC :)

GenevaSound have just announced a newer, smaller, and more affordable dock called the GenevaSound System Model S (for small).

This GenevaSound S apparently has one of the smallest hifi speakers ever released (?) at just under 6 inches.

The classy designer dock also packs a digital radio and alarm clock.

You get TouchLight controls, which lights up the system upon touch which is a nice….. err… touch; as is the motorized PowerDock, which spins up to close when the iPod is removed from the system.

You get a choice of gloss White, Black or Red finishes and you can plonk it on the included table stand should you so wish.

The S retails for $299 but if you have more cash see the gallery pic below for the full (and not cheap) range ;)

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Music Cage – Let Your Tunes be as Wire-Free as a Bird [Nendo Design]

by Jay Garrett on November 11, 2009

NendoThis is one of those beautifully simple designs.

The Music Cage comes courtesy of the Japanese brand Nendo.

Music Cage is a wireless speaker that allows you to listen to music from a computer or Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone without having to run cables to it.

In fact the only cable it does need is the one to power it. Even then you can ceiling mount it or just run it from your wall socket.

There’s even a stand designed to compliment it.

I reckon these are ideal for anyone with a conservatory or owns an old house where technology can look more than a little out of place. Just play some bird-song recordings and no-one would know that you are listening to it coming from a bluetooth enabled speaker :)

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Suited Case – Luggage Set That Converts into a Sofa. Laugh at Those Travel Delays!

November 4, 2009 Click to read more →
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If you’ve ever been horribly delayed at the airport and then tried to find somewhere comfy to sit, chill or sleep – or, if you’re the nomadic type that finds themselves kicked out of the house on a regular basis – this may be of distinct interest to you.
This 4 piece luggage set by Dutch [...]

Asus Designo MS Slim HD Monitors Coming to UK – Get Priced

September 23, 2009 Click to read more →
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Remember that binary inspired Asus Designo monitor that I was salivating over at the start of the month?
Yeah that range of hi-res, quick response LCD panels that measure in at a very slender 16.5mm thin.
Good news folks!
The Designo range will be getting a full UK launch in a week or so and I’ve even got [...]

Cacti Prepare to Take Over Earth Walking on Ceramic Legs!

July 28, 2009 Click to read more →
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If you’re as green-fingered as I’m not and also enjoy quirky talking points well lookeeeee here!
These oddities are Domsai.
They’re produced and distributed by Monotono and are basically cacti housed in bell jars – it’s just that they’re on ceramic legs.
Each Domsai has its own personality, each cactus has its own dome, tailor made and blowed [...]

Orb – A Ring That Transforms into a Real Bluetooth Headset

July 24, 2009 Click to read more →
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This is Orb.
It’s a fantastic looking ring that actually transforms into a rather cool Bluetooth headset.
Although this all looks like a concept and something more suited to the Sci-fi channel it’s an actual product coming to stores in 2010.
Developed through a partnership between Hybra Advance Technology Inc. and AbsolutelyNew Inc. the Orb will cater for [...]

TwistTogether Lamp – LEGO Cool Style Lighting

May 12, 2009 Click to read more →
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Looking for something to match your Audio Cubes?
Howsabout the TwistTogether lamp?
It’s comprised of four LED blocks that can be rearranged in a myriad of ways.
The TwistTogether Lamp is powered through a single block and any additional blocks light up when connected with a simple twist.
Each block is illuminated with LEDs which provide a safe, low-voltage [...]

The Future’s So Bright – Gotta Wear LEGO Shades!

May 11, 2009 Click to read more →
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How cool?
These Lego sunglasses let you customise your sunnies and are the culmination of the French optics company, Lynx Optique’s, style and the awesomeness of LEGO.
The glasses are complete with the iconic LEGO nubbins on the sides and thus allow the wearer to pimp them out by attaching LEGO pieces.
A row of mini-figs? Windows? A feat of engineering from [...]

Retro-Styled LCD TV – Brings Back CRT Boob Tube Memories [plusminuszero]

May 8, 2009 Click to read more →
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Retro styling is, and will pretty much always, have a place in fashion.
If these futuristic, thin, large and flat televisions are just jarring against your 80’s styled appartment then perhaps have a look at Plus Minus Zero.
The Plus Minus Zero features a compact 8-inch LCD screen tucked inside that retro CRT boobtube body.
Shove this funky [...]

The Ultimate Louis Vuitton Travel Case – Includes Solar Panels and TV

May 7, 2009 Click to read more →
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If I asked you: “What do you pack when going on holiday?”
Would your reply include the likes of two solar panels, a flatscreen TV, DVD player, two-way radio and coffee maker?
Nope – nor me.
But  Born Rich has posted this one-off commission by some Chinese rich dude.
He got Louis Vuitton to create this in Taiga leather with LV’s standard brass [...]

Stand-by Monster Gives You Evil Eye When You Leave Your Gadgets On

April 20, 2009 Click to read more →
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There’s plenty of ways in which we can cut down our power-usage; the most obvious is turning off our tech.
I don’t mean ‘put on stand-by’ but actually turn it off!
My previous statement makes more sense when you take into consideration that devices left on stand-by consumes around 15% of domestic electricity.
So, in order to reduce this bad habit, Rachel Turner, [...]

Office POD – Put The Office Anywhere

March 29, 2009 Click to read more →
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I know quite a few people that get the option of ‘working from home’.
I’m pretty sure that this card gets played after a heavy night out, it’s cold outside, transport is screwed or just can’t be ar$ed-ness.
I’m not entirely sure that I could work from bed, errr, home but if I could get one of [...]

LaCie USB Keys Priced and Ready For Delivery – itsa, ima and pass

March 15, 2009 Click to read more →

LaCie have released some USB keys that are quite literally – keys!
They are all priced up and ready for shipping out.
They’ve been designed by 5.5 Designers and go by the names of itsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey.
The first two will pack up to 8GB of internal capacity and the PassKey boasting a built-in microSD card slot!
So, [...]

O2 Dongle Gets All Fashionable – Henry Holland Helps

February 9, 2009 Click to read more →

O2 reckons that “this season’s must-have accessory” isn’t a ’statement handbag’ or even some costume jewelry – they’re saying that a limited edition polka dot mobile broadband modem designed by Henry Holland under his House of Holland label is the way to get gasps of kudos.
Available for a limited time only, the Holland-designed skin will [...]

Phillipe Starck Designed Parrot Zikmu iPod/iPhone Speakers

December 24, 2008 Click to read more →

As soon as I start to type the words “iPod speaker system” even I start to get heavy of the lids.  But the market is still rather short of ones designed by the ultra-fashionable types.
Designed by one of my favourite designers at the moment, Philippe Starck, the Parrot Zikmu speakers are possibly the the only [...]

The Brionvega RR226 is Now On Sale!

December 8, 2008 Click to read more →

Remember the Brionvega hi-fi set up that I reported being flashed around various design expos?
Well it is actually now available to purchase but, as I expected, it aint cheap!
The Castiglioni designed RR226 has a couple of nods to the modern age, namely a CD and DVD player, which slot subtly in on the top.
It still keeps [...]

iFrogz – Design Your Headphones

November 26, 2008 Click to read more →

When I was told to check out “iFrogz” I wasn’t sure what to expect.
I certainly didn’t expect headphones! 
These look pretty funky and they set themselves apart from the rest by offering a stupid amount of optional designs.
Of course, until getting some of these cans over my lug-holes I can’t say how good the audio is [...]

Derringer Motor-Cycle – Brings Back The Roaring 20s!

November 18, 2008 Click to read more →

Ah, America in the 1920’s.  The Roaring Twenties in fact.
Jazz, Art Deco, Flapper Girls and the Derringer.
Not the pistol, the bike.
This isn’t just any bike though!
This designer bike is the work of Adrian Van Anz and is based on 1920s racers, complete with leather seat, white-walled wheels and vintage-style handlebars.
If cycling sounds a tad like hard work well [...]

Ray Chaise – Comfy Chair Not Soul Maestro

November 16, 2008 Click to read more →

You work hard all week (of course it still counts if you worked hard avoiding work – that can still wear you out) so you deserve to kick back in luxury.
How about some soothing sounds as well to help you unwind?
This is the handy-work of Italian design firm D.sign21.
The Ray Chaise (not to be mistaken [...]

iPod / iPhone Wireless Speaker Dock – EOps 124RS

November 6, 2008 Click to read more →

What you are looking at is a lovely iPod/iPhone dock that features wireless speakers.
The EOps 124R3 has Just been unveiled at Tokyo Designer’s Week and is quite possibly up for the award for being the best-looking speaker system for the iPod/iPhone ever!
This Michael Young designed idock comes with a woofer-equipped base station and is paired [...]

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