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pentax k20d digital camera gets the titanium treatment

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Sure, digital cameras are a dime a dozen these days. With even some of the most expensive cameras made out of cheap plastic and aluminum, it’s nice to finally see a camera that at least LOOKS as substantial as its price.

The Pentax K20D is already one of the most highly rated dSLR cameras out…

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May 5th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design digital imaging technology

atomic floyd airjax titanium2 headphones ears-on review

Atomic Floyd AirJax Titanium2 Headphones

In my quest for the ultimate headphones for my portable media player, I recently had a chance to put these gorgeous new AirJax Titanium2 in-ear headphones from UK startup Atomic Floyd through their paces.

The AirJax are part of Atomic Floyd’s line of luxury listening products, which claim to offer not just great industrial design,…

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December 7th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio

audio-technica titanium headphones will blow your mind

Audio-Technica ATH-A900ti Titanium Headphones

If you’re looking for a really, really serious pair of headphones, look no further than this new limited edition model from Audio-Technica. The ATH-A900ti is a special version of the company’s A900 audiophile headphones in a special titanium finish.

The headphones’ Neodymium drivers offer an astounding 5Hz to 42kHz frequency response range, letting your ears…

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October 16th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment

urwerk 103.08 titanium coated watch means business

Urwork 103.08 Titanium Watch

This timepiece from Swiss watchmaker Urwerk boasts a case that’s made from a specially coated steel that’s virtually indestructible.

The Urwork 103.08 not only has a unique dial and case design that looks like something Master Chief might don, it’s coated with Titanium Aluminum Nitride (a.k.a. “TiAlN”), meaning it might actually survive some plasma rifle…

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August 23rd, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

the earth watch

Think The Earth WN-1 Globe Watch

This watch uses a tiny globe to tell the time instead of conventional hour and minute hands.
As each hour passes, the globe gradually rotates around the North Pole, making a full revolution every 24 hours. A tiny indicator on the edge of the globe tells you what hour it is, and a little dot…

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July 4th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: timepieces