MSI’s new Wind Top AE1900 at first glance looks similar to Apple’s old cinema displays. Under the hood though, the AE1900 packs quite a punch for its price. It’s an all in unit featuring an 18.5 inch touch screen display (1366 x 768 resolution), integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics core, 4-in-1 card reader, dual layer DVD rewriter drive, gigabit ethernet, 801.11 b/g/n, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. Two models are available, the cheaper going for $529 with an Intel Atom 230 processor, a 160GB hard drive, and 1GB DDR2-533 RAM. The more expensive model, at $640, has an Atom 330, 250GB hard drive, and 2GB DDR2-533 RAM. While the system is a bit limited graphics-wise (the GMA 950 was used in the first generation Macbooks — in early 2006, ugh), the touchscreen is a pretty unique aspect that could make the AE1900 a suitable kiosk PC.

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This is an 11 pound hand cut Himalayan Salt Plate. Since salt is a great conductor of heat, and naturally antimicrobial, salt plates make a great cooking surface in the oven or on the grill. You could even chill it for serving sushi. They cost $40 – $50 depending on which size you want. See the image gallery.

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BMW finally delivered a bike that can compete in the World Superbike Championship. The S1000RR features; aluminum beam frame, high-spec USD fork and monoshock (both ends fully adjustable), Brembo brakes, carbonfiber bodywork and 1,000cc inline-four that makes about 200bhp at the crank. Best of all, BMW wants to price this bike competitively with Japanese bikes which means you can get one for under $20,000. Click for image gallery and video.

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Now there is a case that ruggedly protects your iPhone, and is biodegradable. Made of bamboo (40% reclaimed) pulp which is pressed into the perfect shape to protect the phone from most accidents. I have even seen one swiped LCD side down on a brick surface, the bevel on the case saved the screen. The case is available at Amazon for $35.

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The Kalorik Wine Cooler comes with 2 wireless probes, one for each bottle to monitor the temperature of the wine and not the bottle. The device is programmed with suggested serving temperatures for champagne, red, white, or rose wines. LED lights indicate when wines are too cool or too warm, and when the wines are at their ideal temperature for consumption. This was originally $199 but now its $110 @ Amazon.

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This is a 1/3 scale remote-controlled monster truck that converts allowing you to ride it. It has a 110cc four-stroke engine, disc brakes, automatic transmission, independent suspension and aluminum wheels. The truck measures about 4′ 2″ long and can handle a rider up to 200 lbs. Unfortunately there is no distributor yet. Check out the video and pictures.

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Designed to restaurants, NitroCream is a futuristic $35,000 ice cream maker. Just add a sugar cream mixture with what ever flavors you want. The mixer and the liquid nitrogen work together to make ice cream very quickly. The process looks cool, and everyone loves ice cream. [via]

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The Qua de L’Ile is a new brand of luxury – the impossible to counterfeit accessory. Given the commonality of knock-off brands in the global marketplace, this watch gives the conspicuous consumer the reassurance that no-one can spend less than $12,000 (US dollars) and be able to call this this timepiece their own. The Swiss luxury watchmaker Vacheron Constantine, purveyor of these impossible to replicate masterpieces, uses security features commonly found in currency like images that can only be revealed by ultraviolet light, minute inscriptions, and high security inks.

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Impress your guests as you slice clean through the glass neck of your favorite wine or champagne! Forget the hassle of the corkscrew, and push the limit on dining room drama. The Laguiole Champagne Sabre is strong and sharp, featuring stainless steel construction with a beautiful rosewood handle. Complete with presentation box, this great gift idea is sure to please even the man who has everything. For added impact, the stainless steel blade can be engraved. Purchase the Laguiole Champagne Sabre at fine specialty stores for $199.95.

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The tiny, turbo-charged Tramontana R–a joyride for two costing $495,000. The jet-fighter-esque twin-turbo-charged car is packed with 760 horses, and weighs in at 2,750 pounds. It can go from 0-100 kph in only 3.6 seconds, and 200 kph in just over 10seconds! I bet this could out-run the Batmobile (and just about any cop car). Read the rest of this entry »

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