Gotta Have Gadget

***Updated November 23rd***I have added a new page called “Printed Columns” so you can see how my articles are printed in Hooters Restaurant Magazine and West Coast Golfer Magazine.  You can view the new page here http://gottahavegadget.com/?page_id=457 !

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With all that cool apparel there is just one more thing you need, sunglasses of course!  The sun can be blinding off white snow or ice, so sunglasses are just as important in the winter as they are in the summer.  The Arnette Defy are perfect for protection and durability.  High impact, scratch resistant, polycarbonate polarized lenses makes these the hottest glasses in the coolest temperatures.  Arnette’s Defy sunglasses include a hard shelled travel case and metal hinges to make these frames last.  Available in various styles for men and women, pick out the best pair to match your fashion style at www.arnette.com.

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In the spirit of looking good and practical, Aerial7 offers the Sound Disk Beanie with built-in headphones/microphone to work with your iPod, iPhone or Blackberry.  Ultra slim speakers are tucked into the beanie offering great sound and keeping your head warm with that perfect knit hat fit!  No more worrying about your headphones if you wipe out and you can simply lift the beanie up to hear your friend on the chair lift!  The Sound Disk Beanie is not only great for the slopes, but I will use mine while snow blowing the driveway or out shoveling off the deck!  For audio specs and colors visit www.aerial7.com

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Now that you have the board and boots, you need some bindings to make the perfect combination.  The 2010 Burton Cartel GMP (Green Mountain Project) are just those bindings!  Burton has set the standard for freestyle bindings!  There is a reason pro snowboarders and amateur riders have made the Cartel one of the most popular choices for bindings.  New in 2010 is the FullBED baseplate padding which gives boarders reduces impact and better comfort and feel.  What I like about these bindings is the various adjustments I can make for a more comfortable and secure fit.  The GMP product line also features eco-friendly waterproof/breathable laminations and DWR coatings.  Burton is continuing down this path by adding boards, boots and bindings to the mix—giving snowboarders the option for a full head-to-toe environmentally-friendly setup.  The GMP project is also offering EcoStep outsole, EcoSmart™ mesh, and EcoSmart™ recycled mesh upper materials to select boot models and utilizing up to a 25% blend of re-ground production materials in select binding models.  The Burton GMP line incorporates over 62 products for this, the 2010 season.  For all the technical specs of the 2010 Burton Cartel bindings and more information on the Green Mountain Project visit Burton on-line at www.burton.com.

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Certainly you need the best board to hit the slopes, but just as important are the boots!  Ride FUL Snowboard Boots are just what you are looking for in a boot.  Comfort, style, support, lightweight and durable, makes the Ride FUL boots the perfect snowboard boot for this season.  SuperFabric™ and direct inject binding rub protection makes the Ride FUL tough and built to last.  Another nice feature is the sole of the boot which features a heel gelpod for impact support, and ice picks for better grip on the board.  The most important factor for a snowboard boot, of course is comfort.  The Ride FUL not only performs great, but gives you the comfort to ride all day.  To find a boot to match your riding style, give www.ridesnowboards.com/boots a good kick!

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The best way to spend a day or week in the winter is up on a mountain snowboarding!  If you like free styling, glade running or all around boarding, Rome SDS has the right board for you!  The Rome Slash is the perfect board if you like to mix up your day and hit all the trails.  A triax laminate lets this board turn easily at slower speeds, but it’s still responsive off jumps and holds its edge when you’re moving fast.  A carbon reverse-v stringer in the nose and tail help with response too.  Rome’s signature impact edges are extra thick to prevent damage when hitting the rails or grazing a tree.  In addition, Rome uses proprietary impact plates below the bindings to make the board 2.5x stronger than traditional wood core boards.  I wish I could truly test out all those features; however I am just not that good on the slopes and really didn’t want to visit the local emergency room.  Thankfully my 15 year old son is that good, and could test out all the features.  To choose the best board for your riding style, visit Rome on-line at www.romesnowboards.com.

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Sitting by the fire with that special someone enjoying a nice glass of wine can be very romantic.  You don’t want to ruin that moment with wine that isn’t properly chilled!  The Sharper Image® has the perfect product, the Adjustable Temperature Control Wine Chiller.  That’s right; The Sharper Image® is back!  Technically, they never went anywhere, but once the stores closed I thought they were gone.  I was ecstatic to see The Sharper Image® is on-line and still offer cool products that always drew me into the stores!  The Temperature Control Wine Chiller makes it easy to chill your wine to the proper temperature with over 70 preset wine varieties so with a simple selection your wine will reach the proper serving temperature.  If the moment should call for champagne, the wine chiller will chill your bubbly to the proper serving temperature too!  For all the coolest gadgets, the only place to shop is www.sharperimage.com!

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How many times have you turned your digital camera around to take a picture of you and a friend only to have that picture be of your forehead, or missed completely and out of focus?  Samsung has the answer to all your bad self pictures!  The Samsung TL225 digital camera has dual LCD screens.  The traditional behind the camera screen and a smaller LCD screen on the front of the camera.  Now you can actually give up guessing when you turn your camera around and make some great memories.  While the front LCD screen helps with self pictures, the rear LCD panel is a touch screen which helps keep you organized with simple navigation.  The touch screen also helps with Samsung’s Smart Auto Feature.  With a push of an on-screen menu button, your camera is optimized for the setting you select.   With 12.2 megapixels and the ability to record High Definition Video, the Samsung TL225 provides everything you need in a neat, compact, stylish camera.  As there are far too many features to mention here, you have to visit www.samsung.com!

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To ease the pain of being away from home, check out the Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio.  The Aluratek Internet Radio can bring 11,000+  radio station with you from anywhere in the world.  Being able to listen to your favorite radio station will keep you up to date with news and information from your hometown.  Team up the Aluratek Internet Radio with the Altec Lancing Expressionist™ Plus speaker system and you have yourself one great sounding system.
The Altec Lancing Expressionist™ Plus speaker system can also hook up to your iPod, computer or any other portable device giving you great sounding audio.  Visit www.aluratek.com for information on the Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio or www.alteclancing.com for information on great sounding speaker systems.

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LOV Magazine (www.LOVmagazine.com)  becomes the third magazine to carry Gotta Have Gadget.  With the addition of LOV Magazine, Gotta Have Gadget strengthens its hold on the demographic of men ages 18-44.  LOV Magazine brings a unique audience not reached by Hooters Restaurant Magazine or West Coast Golfer.

LeMar L. Johnson, Editor in Chief of LOV Magazine says, “Gotta Have Gadget is the perfect match for our audience.  Mike has the ability to review products and write a column specifically geared toward our readers.”

LOV (Ladies of Vestige) Magazine is new magazine is dedicated to all things for the Sophisticated Urban Man! This magazine is for the man with swagger, style, sophistication, and who is a true gentleman. LOV will have pictorials of some of the most beautiful women on the planet and the ladies will discuss their point of view on romance and dating while showing the sexy side of their personality.

This is the ultimate men’s guide, teaching men how to temp a woman’s five senses. Her sense of taste, smell, sight, hearing and touch! LOV Magazine will give men the tools to be charming and intelligent while having manners, class, and thinking outside the box when it comes to romance, sex, dating and the finer things in Life.

LOV Magazine is an interactive E-zine that will be published online and in print. LOV will encompass Live Streaming video of events, Behind the Scenes video of the photo shoots and events, Tutorials about topics of interest, Video Blogs, Downloads of music and images, ringtones and calendars.

Our goal is to create a magazine that brings back the Gentleman!!

Please remember not all products submitted will make it as a “Gotta Have Gadget”.  Products will not be returned without pre-approval and only under special circumstances.  Products previously submitted will not automatically become part of this column.

If you are interested in LOV Magazine, please let me know ASAP as the first column will be in March 2010!

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If you are looking for a great carry bag, you have to look to Sun Mountain Sports.  The Sun Mountain Four 5 carry bag weighs only 4.5 pounds.  It features 8 pockets which includes a velour-lined pocket to hold your valuables.  Of course it has the Sun Mountain patented roller bottom and Y-Spring activator to firmly stand your bag when off your shoulder.  The Four 5 bag also includes an individual club divider system with full length driver protection.  If you happen to find yourself playing golf in the rain, check out the Sun Mountain RainFlex® outerwear.  Not only is the RainFlex® great for playing golf, but I use mine for any outdoor activity in the rain.  I’ve used the RainFlex® jacket and pants at NASCAR events, watching my niece play field hockey and even when you go to watch the PGA tour.  For all Sun Mountain has to offer, visit their website at www.sunmountain.com.

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