Featured recently in Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools (edited by Steven Leckart) so you know it must be good.

Here's Rob Kieswetter's August 19, 2008 review.
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Surfer's Multi-Tool

Since I started working in the shop about four months ago, I've been using The Tool fairly regularly, mostly to tighten or install fins with the flathead screwdriver and the Allen wrench. The little hook/prong tool is solid for jamming the string used to attach a leash to a board through a surfboard's leash plug.Though the Phillips rarely gets used in surf-related application, it's still handy to have for random, non-surfing needs.To buy all these tools separately, I guess you'd spend about 30 bucks, maybe less, so it's not a huge savings. But you have to factor in the convenience of the one-stop tool shop. That has value, to me, especially on the go, in the car, and on the beach. They're not flying off the shelves at our shop, but we have had several customers specifically request them and a few folks have been impressed after seeing them in action. I rarely use wax combs, but even if I did, I actually would hesitate to use this one, get it covered in wax, then throw it back in my pocket or bag. Once you get wax all over it, next comes sand, pet hair, you name it. Then again, carrying The Tool you'll always have a comb handy. In dire straits, you could use it and deal with the sticky aftermath.
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Added Leckart, "'The Tool' is a minimalist stainless steel multi-tool intended for surfers. It has an Allen wrench, Phillips and standard screwdrivers, wax comb and a leash hook. I asked a friend who works in a surf shop in Venice, California if he'd heard of it. Turns out he uses it almost daily."

From the Corsurf (The Tool's creator) website:
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The Tool

Finally, one tool is all you need.

It has a tool to change any fin system on the market: Allen wrench, standard and Phillips screwdrivers, a built-in wax comb and an all-new "leash hook" for those micro leash cups.

The Tool is made of high-quality, non-plated stainless steel so it will not rust or strip.

The Tool also comes with a lanyard strong enough to double as a leash string for those overhead leash snapping days.

For those far away trips or your local break, never be without again.
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Full disclosure: I haven't a clue what "micro leash cups" or "overhead leash snapping days" are — but you might.

$14.99.

Well it seems it is a revolutionary bit of kit.

In short the Sony Reader eBook PRS-505 is an electronic book with a very clever screen that is not backlight, and is really thin so it feels a bit like a book and you need light to read from it.  Its internal memory will allow up to 160 ebooks to be stored whilst memory card slots allow for even more expansion.  With an impressive battery life, the Reader will allow for 6,800 page turns.

Our friends at Clove Technology expect to have the Sony Reader eBook PRS-505  in stock this coming week.

Overview of Sony Reader eBook PRS-505:

Experience the joy of reading your favorite books-all stored digitally in one compact mobile device. The slimmer, redesigned Reader eBook lets you carry a stack of books in one hand.

The Sony Reader eBook holds about 160 eBooks or hundreds more with optional removable memory cards.

Smaller than a typical paperback, 8mm thick and very light: it's a stylish unit that fits in your coat pocket. Its portable size makes it the perfect travel companion; allowing you to read a variety of books whenever and wherever you want. Its long battery life lasts up to 6,800 continuous page turns, and the amazing paper-like screen technology is easy on the eyes.

A perfect companion, with a compact and lightweight design, you can take it almost anywhere and read your books whenever and wherever you want.

More compact than many paperbacks, it weighs about 9 ounces (without cover), is 1/3" thin. You can easily hold it in one hand.

The Reader eBook provides a new way to experience reading. It boasts an impressive 6-inch display, utilising a breakthrough E Ink technology that's almost paper-like, making it easy to read, even in bright sunshine. In addition, the screen allows for high contrast and high resolution, with a near 180º viewing angle. The text can also be magnified for sight-impaired readers.

The Sony Reader eBook isn't just about reading eBooks. Using the included eBook Library 2.0 PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe PDF documents, Microsoft Word documents, BBeB Book, and other text file formats to the Reader, allowing you the flexibility to access and view multiple files at any time.

Features of Sony Reader eBook PRS-505

• Easy to use menu and simple, intuitive controls

• Add bookmarks, read page-by-page or "fast forward" through the book

• Automatically find the page you were last reading.

• Call up your stored books quickly: by author, title or date

• MemoryStick  DUO and SD Card slots allow you to optionally increase capacity up to approximately 13000 titles!

• Very low power consumption

• Can be fully charged in only 4 hours from a laptop or PC via supplied USB cable.

• Uses the EPUB standard - the most widely used eBook type.

• Use with headphones to listen to music while you read (MP3 or AAC files).

• All necessary software (eBook Library) plus quick start instructions supplied. Full user guide is included on PDF.

• Complete with soft tan case

What’s in the box of Sony Reader eBook PRS-505?

• Sony Reader eBook PRS-505

• Soft cover Tan, man made

• USB Cable 

• Quick Start guide

• eBook Library software

• User Guides (PDF)

Sony Reader eBook PRS-505 specification:

Display Screen

Technology - E Ink® "Electronic Paper"

Screen size (inch) - 6

Resolution - 170 pixels per inch

Grey scale - 8-level grey scale

Storage Capacity

Built in flash memory (MB) - 192 (Approx. 160 eBooks)

MemoryStick™ MS DUO slot - YES (Approx. 13000 from 16GB Stick)

SD Card Slot - YES

Power

Battery Type - Rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery Life (reading EPUB eBooks) - Approx 6800 page turns

Recharging Time - Four hours with USB, Two hours with optional AC charger

Compatible Formats

Unsecured / free eBooks & text files - EPUB eBook, BBeB Book, Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, TXT, RTF

DRM (Secure / purchased) eBooks and text files - EPUB eBooks (Adept) BBeB eBooks (Marlin)

Unsecured Audio files - mp3, AAC (not most DRM audio)

Image & Photo files - JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP

General data

Width (mm) - 122

Height (mm) - 175.3

Depth (mm) - 7.6

Weight (g) - 260

Audio Output - 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack (for headphones, etc)

Posted by: Matt

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Sick of losing your car in the parking lot?  Or how ’bout where you left that pot of gold in the Caribbean?  Using GPS and digital compass technology, the Bushnell BackTrack GPS Navigation System marks any location with the touch of a button, and guides you back to the exact same spot every time. An easy-to-follow arrow points the way to your pre-set location.  The treasure map where “X” marks the spot just became extinct.

• Perfect for mall or stadium parking lots
• Conveniently fits in your purse or pocket, making it ideal for everyday use
• Stores up to three locations at once
• Operates on two AAA batteries (not included)

$59 - Bushnell 36-0050 BackTrack GPS Navigation System

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Backtrack GPS Navigation System lets you Backtrack using GPS!

Whether you are in Wal-mart or your nearest shopping mall, you can tell find and backtrack where you were using this nifty little Backtrack GPS Navigation System.

Never get lost in a mall again, get one for everyone in your family and “backtrack” your way to a central meeting GPS coordinates.

Never Get Lost Again. With the easiest to use personal location finder. Just mark the location and BackTrack will help you get back. Use it at the mall and stadium parking lots, at the festival, the park, for travel or you next outdoor adventure. Operates on 2 AAA Batteries (Not Included) Compact size stores easily in your pocket or purse Lanyard included for easy attachment

via popgadget, Product Page

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Backtrack GPS Navigation System lets you Backtrack using GPS!

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You know I'm always in the market for a new laptop bag; anything to alleviate the weight on my shoulders, make my life easier, or you know, just have something new to show off.

I'm considering the High Way Laptop Bag in gray (also in black). It's PVC and nylon, and while I appreciate that no cows were harmed so that I could get my computer to and from work, I don't know that anyone, bovine or not, would appreciate that I was doing it with PVC.

Especially not PVC that costs $150.

Still, there are some redeeming qualities about it, such as the front pocket and long strap.

What do you think?

Casio EX Z150

Hey, Casio: Time to call Jenny Craig. Your formerly slim, sexy Exilim cameras have ballooned up like William Shatner. Witness the EX-Z150, a chunky, pocket-sagging model that looks like it has a glandular disorder. Fortunately, like the fat guy on the basketball court who hits every jumper, the Z150 quickly proves its worth.

To instantly win the mine’s-better-than-yours contest, show friends the Z150's gorgeous three-inch LCD. It’s mammoth for a camera with a sub-$200 price tag, and bright enough to see in direct sunlight. You can also fire off a group shot without having to take the customary 20 steps back to fit everybody in: The Z150's wide-angle lens (28mm) offers a dramatically broader field of view than most pocket cams. Meanwhile, the lens zooms to 4x before the digital faux-zoom kicks in—that’s a whole "x" better than other models in this price range.

Idjit-proof controls and logical onscreen menus make the Z150 a camera anyone can pick up and use sans manual, though its small, cramped control pad hurts the overall ergonomics. Users with Shatner-size fingers will have trouble. One saving grace: a dedicated video-record button. Press it to start capturing YouTube-friendly movies at 30 fps, then again to stop. Note to other camera makers: Steal this button! Casio bundles a handy YouTube uploader utility, but you have to install it the old-fashioned way: from a CD. We're spoiled by Flip Video's camcorders, which run their software when you plug 'em in.

Available in five colors (including pink for her and Corvette red for him), the Z150 tops out at 8.1 megapixels—more than adequate for the party scene (birthday and otherwise). A generous helping of “Best Shot” presets takes the guesswork out of shooting fireworks, auction photos, candlelight vigils, and the like. But as you might expect, the camera produces considerable image noise when the lights are low and the ISO high. With sufficient lighting, however, you’ll get smooth, sharp, well-balanced photos. Only the color reproduction disappoints: It’s good, but lacking that zing we see in competing models from, say, Canon.

Of course, some of Canon’s pocket shooters tend toward the bulky as well, so we can forgive the EX-Z150 its slightly excessive carriage. And we’re mad for its big screen, sweet wide-angle lens, and affordable price. Priceline Shatner would be proud.  —Rick Broida

WIRED Wide-angle lens just plain kicks ass, and 4x optical zoom gets you close without using your feet. One-touch video recording and YouTube upload software make this the perfect camera for Paris/Lindsay/Bigfoot sightings.

TIRED Too thick and heavy to leave in your pocket all day. Small, stiff control pad. Snapshot colors lack pop. Battery must be removed for charging.

$200, casio.com

(Photo by Casio)

For only a buck at the App Store, Election 08 shows you real time results from polls about who is winning each state, and electoral vote estimates on who will take the General Election. Which of course, will either be a helpful tool to keep you informed, or cause you to go totally OCD from checking it every five minutes. Plus you can look back and see state-by-state results of past elections from 1992-2004! Facts that you can whip out at your next "Party" party to impress your pals. Aren't you smart!

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