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ipod catches fire

technabob — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:35:03 +0000

For those of us in Northern climates, there’s not much worse than standing outside waiting for the bus in the freezing cold. Sometimes your coat, scarf and gloves just aren’t enough to keep you warm. So I’m pleased to tell you about the latest in portable fireplace technology, the iYule.

While it actually won’t keep you toasty, the iYule will get you thinking warm thoughts. Just load the 30-minute video loop onto your iPod and you’ll have a tiny little virtual fireplace in your hands.

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

The iYule video costs between $5 and $10 depending on the video formats you need. If you think that’s a bit expensive for a single video clip, keep in mind that the creators of the iYule are donating a portion of their profits to charity. For the cheapskates among us, you can probably find a video clip of a fireplace over on YouTube to achieve the same result.

[via GearDiary]

stainless fireplace adds drama without construction

technabob — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:50:52 +0000

One of the latest trends in the interior design world is fireplaces which use modern ethanol-based fuels. While they don’t give off a tremendous amount of heat, they look amazing, are virtually odorless, and don’t require external ventilation. The latest standalone fireplace from Blomus really caught my eye.

The Blomus Chimo cylinder fireplace is designed to be placed in the middle of your living room instead of against a wall. The whole thing is built on a rotating base, so you can turn the fire to face whatever direction you’d like. Its sleek stainless steel finish looks great in a modern space or helps to bring a touch of modernism to a traditional room.

It measures in at a manageable 33.1″ tall by 11.8″ in diameter, so it’ll even work in smaller urban dwellings. (Although I’d bet it would be against the rules to have one of these in your college dorm room.)

The Chimo cylinder fireplace is available from Unica Home for $1872.

hide your flat screen tv in your fireplace

technabob — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:59:13 +0000

For those of you who want to have a big flat-panel TV and want satisfy the wife/girlfriend factor too, this new fireplace could be just the trick. This innovative fireplace designed by Picture House lets you conceal your flat-panel LCD or Plasma behind the fireplace when not in use.

Available in several modern and classical designs, the clever cabinets feature a ventless fireplace that requires no chimney or flue. The whole system is actually free-standing, and can be installed in any home without cutting into walls or running gas lines. Depending on the model, the cabinets can accommodate televisions from 37 to 50-inches. Prices range from