The 2008 New York Auto Show is the four-wheeled version of CES for computer geeks or that adult video trade show in Vegas–there’s plenty to stare at and fondle and you get to be one of the lucky few to get up close and personal with the hottest models you’ve been reading about. After the jump we’ll take a look at what this year’s show (which wraps up Sunday night March 30 at 7PM) and some of what you’ll find if you can make it the Javits Center in NYC this weekend.
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Your old LPs should be transferred to digital–how many of those records are on CD today? In our case, at least half the collection may never get reissued, so it’s a must to transfer great 80s sounds from The Units, Hawiian Pups, Slow Children and the absolutely rare and bizzare compilation from across the Atlantic, “Pop Against Pope”. If you’ve got some old 45 Grave records you’re dying to hear on CD, now’s your chance. The AT-LP2D-USB stereo turntable uses a USB out to your laptop and into Cakewalk PYRO or Audacity. A built-in preamp lets you choose between line and phono output.
Buy: $87.97
How does 90 minutes of hands-free helmet cam fun sound? You can take this skydiving, skiing, windsurfing, snowboarding, any adventure that requires a helmet can be captured for posterity thanks to the Oregon Scientific ATC Action Cam. You need a sold-separately SD card to capture that video on plus a helmet to wear the recorder with. Keep it clean and safe, now…
Buy: $99.99
D&G’s handmade waxed leather messenger bag is Italian made and distinctive as hell. The studded leather strap, polished nickel logo plaque, and studs give the bag that 1977 King’s Road look Vivienne Westwood was pushing way back when the Sex Pistols were auditioning Johnny Rotten–by making him play singalong with an Alice Cooper single. A high-style, retro throwback classic-in-the-making.
Buy: $2,895
The Cocktail Shake-o-Matic is THE home bar accessory you need for Bond-style martinis. This has a great 50s look with those rounded corners and aluminum trim. This is perfect for a swingin’ bachelor pad or man cave, but you can also slide this baby right between the blender and espresso machine in your kitchen. You want your choice of coffee, smoothie or ‘tini first thing in the AM? This is your new kitchen tool.
Buy: $54.99
DC Comics whiz Paul Pope is also in the fashion business, everything from what you see in the photo above to his DKNY jeans collection. Who knew that the guy who did Batman: Year 100 had some runway in him, too? Now you know…the comicbook panel (sorry, “serial art”) hoodie is especially sweet and we’re hoping that all his future designs are similarly free of superhero costuming materials and utility belts. [JoshSpear]
Fender doesn’t only make guitars. They also offer stuff to wear so you can look the part when you’re on stage or waiting your turn on the latest Guitar Hero competition. This Fender Crossbones Watch is just the thing, Available in black leather or white, though the black leather version is increasingly hard to find in stock. Your next guitar solo will look MUCH cooler with one of these strapped on your arm. Even if you’re just doing air guitar while Frank Zappa sings those immortal words, ” Here I am…rock you like a nincompoop.”
Buy: $67.25
Marcel Wanders designed the Bachus mod wine storage concept especially for those who crave a more showy display of those lovely bottles of red. With removable casters and its stackable design it makes a nice artistic statement, especially in this more traditional setting. We like the mix-n-match colors, but you can easily buy three white versions for a more minimalist vibe. Or just get one if you don’t plan on buying quite that many bottles of wine this year.
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The Dirty Harry Ultimate Collection is a high-def Blu-Ray collection with all five of the classic Eastwood movies–timeless lovestories about a man and his gun. Does he hear violins instead of mini-explosions every time the Magnum goes off? There are some great extras, including the feature-length documentary, Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows. Three guesses who was in line to be Dirty Harry before Clint got the job:
Would you believe . . . Frank Sinatra? It’s true.
Buy: $90.95
