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One of the greatest faux pass at dinner can be serving a great bottle of wine at the wrong temperature. Personally I am far from a wine connoisseur but even I know the importance of the right serving temperature. The Wine Thermometer which has been designed by Jakob Wagner ensures that one always serve their wine at the right temperature and appease all the wine snobs that have gathered around. Available from the website Uncommon Goods for just $38.00, the hi-tech Wine Thermometer looks very modern and even comes with a guide featuring the optimal temperature for different types of wines. The Wine Thermometer is one of the must have bar accessories since it stresses on both form and function and doesn't just the catch the eye for its primordial properties. In case you are already planning to entertain guests during the holidays then do read the temperature guide we have posted below which elucidates the correct temperatures for different wines:

Temperature Guide
Medium to full bodied reds - 60 to 65 F.
Light bodied reds - 55 to 60 F.
Full bodied whites - 50 to 55 F.
Light to medium bodied whites 45 to 50 F.
Dessert and sparkling wines - 40 to 45 F.

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When it comes to photography, I have a weakness for lomography. There is something extremely charming about the vintage and off-kilter effects that lomographic cameras tend to produce. Some even call Lomo shots "happy accidents" as the pictures are over-saturated colors, blurry and edgy. Now one can take funky retro-looking images with a click of a button by getting the Sprocket Rocket Camera. Released right around the shopping season, the Sprocket Rocket Camera makes a great gift for anyone who has an interest in experimental photography. The camera supports standard old 35mm film (remember those) and is also the first wide-angle camera dedicated entirely to sprockets. One can also remix their images by using the on board dual winding knobs. The Lomography Sprocket Rocket can be purchased from the Lomography Shop.

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If you know someone who is contemplating to discard their old vinyl LP collection then be a good friend and prevent them from committing such a music harakiri! Just gift them the Portable LP To MP3 Turntable during the holidays or on a special occasion. Available from HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER for $149.95, the portable device is able to convert vinyl LPs into digital (WAV) format. Supporting 33 and 45-rpm records, the turntable supports Windows 7, Vista, XP, or a Mac using the included USB cable. The in-built FM transmitter lays records over unused frequencies and the included software eliminates scratches, hisses, and pops.

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When it comes to making music accessories, V-Moda pays equal amounts of attention to both form and function. The newly released V-Moda Vibrato Headphones are also a testament to the music lifestyle brand's design philosophy. The premium noise-isolating in-ear headphones will make for a fantastic gift for audiophiles during the holidays as it recreates the sound of a live music and even provides a club experience. It also helps that the Vibrato headphones are super chic as they have been crafted from high quality zinc alloy. Equipped with 8mm dynamic HD neodymium drivers and V-Moda's BLISS noise isolating technology, the headphones will work perfectly with an iPhone or an iPod. The Vibratos will be available soon in a electronic shop near you for $129.

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When it comes to making music accessories, V-Moda pays equal amounts of attention to both form and function. The newly released V-Moda Vibrato Headphones are also a testament to the music lifestyle brand's design philosophy. The premium noise-isolating in-ear headphones will make for a fantastic gift for audiophiles during the holidays as it recreates the sound of a live music and even provides a club experience. It also helps that the Vibrato headphones are super chic as they have been crafted from high quality zinc alloy. Equipped with 8mm dynamic HD neodymium drivers and V-Moda's BLISS noise isolating technology, the headphones will work perfectly with an iPhone or an iPod. The Vibratos will be available soon in a electronic shop near you for $129.

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For just $50, the iHome iH15 LED Color-Changing Speaker System is not a bad buy at all. In fact I think it will also make for a great gift given the fact that almost everyone owns an iPod these days. Selling on Amazon, the cutely designed speaker system is an illuminated cube with internal adjustable lighting that can be changed according to ones mood. Equipped with two Reson8 speakers and a sub-woofer, the iPod dock moonlights as an alarm clock as well and the on board auxiliary input ensures connectivity to external devices, like MP3 or CD players.

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Inculcate the habit of reading in your child, a teen or even a friend. The newly announced Nook Color makes for the perfect gift in this digital world as its thoughtful, informative and trendy. For the uninitiated, the E-Book reader is the latest offering from Barnes & Noble and the new avatar features a stunning 7-inch VividView Color Touchscreen that offers more than 16 million colors and an extra wide viewing angle. Nook Color has access to the Barnes & Noble catalogue and over one million free books are ready for instant download, while most other titles cost just around $9.99. Other cool features include support for LendM App which lets you lend and borrow digital books, a built-in music player, social network support and games like Crossword Puzzles, Sudoku and Chess. The Nook Color E Reader can be purchased for $249.

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The Singgih Kartono Magno Wooden Radio will charm even the most jaded technophile with its Uber Retro look. Looking straight out of the swinging sixties, the radio will also make for a great Christmas gift. The material of choice is wood which lends the radio a rare organic quality and highlights the designers quirky style sense. The Magno radio may look retro but it supports all the latest technologies and is compatible with most digital mp3 players as well. Retailing on Design Public for $250.00, the Singgih Kartono Magno Wooden Radio's oddball charm will be appreciated by many.

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I’m a big fan of the color blue and my Macbook (as a freelance writer, I rarely leave home without it). Subsequently, I was thrilled when GreenSmart requested MEH review one of their eco-friendly laptop sleeves. Not only was I (conveniently) in the market for a new one, the sleeve looked stylish and durable – [...]

This new product called iCrystal really pops providing cool speakers for the iPhone. The pod speakers are set into a docking station available in white, red and black colors. The pod speakers are lit inside which creates a distinct appearance when in use. The way the speakers are designed provides sound in every direction which is more functionally correct in home theater setup than a single direction speaker. iCrystal was created by Speakal and retails for $80 here. Via.

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