Another perfect example of the less is more ideology. The Fujifilm Finepix X100 features a fixed 23mm focal length lens and handsome magnesium alloy chassis. Don’t mistake this for a retro inspired point-and-shoot, the X100 is simple but squarely targeted at the advanced user. The rear end features a 2.8″ LCD screen, which is large enough for capturing 720p HD videos. A nice leather case and weekend road trip please. Retail $1,000 estimate (Spring 2011)
“FUJIFILM has selected this fixed focal length lens for the FinePix X100 because this configuration consistently delivers premier image quality in every way; from exceptional resolution and minimal aberration, to excellent light volume in image corners.”
After a wonderful Christmas weekend spent with family and friends, we’re back on the prowl searching for the freshest gear! Check out this slick aluminum iPhone 4 back casing by iArmor. The iArmor casing replaces the OEM backing while still proudly featuring the Apple branding. Directly email iarmorcasing@gmail.com to order. Retail $30 with beveled edges, $25 without (available in several different finishes)
The most beautiful and feature packed digital frame on the market today. The Parrot Dia adds cinema lighting to enhance the beauty of your digital photos. Other cool features include Mover, which allows you to sling photos from your smartphone to the frame. DIA uses the Google Android™ operating system to connect to WiFi. Retail $500
If you have a friend that constantly lags, this might be a solution to figure out if he/she even left home yet. Google Latitude offers real time mobile tracking of friends after they accept your invitation. As with all technology, it has its pros and cons in relation to privacy. Fortunately Google Latitude can be disabled by users when they want to be off the grid. My favorite feature is you can leave a note, so when people see you on their map they’ll see your note. For example, “Shooting hoops here til 2pm, who wants to play HORSE?”
A clean looking vehicle dock that can make calls and utilize your smartphone’s GPS functions. The Parrot Minikit Smart can be mounted to your dash or windshield, and is compatible with Blackberry, Apple, and Android based OS smartphones. It’s the perfect solution if your vehicle lacks Bluetooth phone features and navigation. Talking while driving citations aren’t cheap. Retail $129.99
Rapportive allows you to be less creepy by automatically retrieving info about someone based on their email address. View LinkedIn and Twitter updates inline with your email conversation. After a quick install it becomes built into your Gmail! Plus the Rapportive sidebar replaces the annoying ad display. Retail $FREE
It’s a Beta release from Apple, but finally a way to have FaceTime communications between Macs and iPhone 4 users. Pretty sweet!
Let the Google TV device war begin! The Revue lets you tap into Google TV to surf the web, download apps, and view digital media. Now you don’t have to watch those illegally downloaded movies on your desktop monitor. A keyboard is included for easy typing and browsing on your HDTV. A new lineup of HDTV’s featuring Google TV built-in are hitting the market, but for people with an old plasma this is a great option. Can’t believe plasmas are considered old school now, remember when those old 
Touted as the professional’s tablet, Blackberry’s new PlayBook has some great features the current iPad lacks. The most obvious is the front and rear facing cameras for video chat. Plus, HDMI and USB ports. The PlayBook is powered by a 1GHZ dual-core chip and 1GB of RAM built-in. Besides WiFi you’ll be able to tether with your Blackberry smartphone via Bluetooth for 3G/4G internet access. The 7″ display is ideal for one-handed usability, and perfect for a Blackberry 
