By David Ponce

Megapixels count for almost nothing when looking at video quality. First is the lens quality, but perhaps even as important is tracking shot stability. We talked about the CineSkates a while back. That accessory to the Gorillapod put your camera on wheels and opened up cinematic possibilities. Same goes for the Mobislyder, a 43 cm (1.4ft) track with 5 interchangeable mounts and a slider on roller bearings. The ends of the track are covered in rubber feet which help with grip on tilted surfaces, and a switch on the sliding mechanism lets you lock it in place should you need to. Sliding is done by hand so clearly some practice will be needed, but at least the camera is stabilized on two axes.

You can pre-order now for $129, while full retail price should be around $175. Shipping should happen on December 12th.

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By David Ponce

As much as the late Steve Jobs would have hated hearing this, there is a world outside of Apple. It happens that people own more than one mobile device, and sometimes that doesn’t mean two iPhones! And even though most of the world prepares to standardize mobile device charging connectors to microUSB, Apple is conspicuously absent from that list. So this means that for the foreseeable future, you might be stuck with several chargers. Cable clutter, friend. But with Innergie’s Magic Cable Duo or Trio, you can try to tidy things up a bit. The Duo features a USB connection on one side, and a microUSB and Apple dock on the other, while the Trio simply adds a miniUSB. They’re each nested within each other for a more elegant charging solution and prices start at $30.

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By David Ponce

There are a limited number of times you’re going to want to be taking a picture straight down, but if you do, you’ll soon realize it’s easier said than done. It usually requires the purchase of a specialized tripod if you want to do it right. It gets even more complicated if you’re planning on shooting with an iPhone. But with the Steady Stand 200 from ModaHaus, things change.

Designed from the outset for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, Androids, Blackberrys, smartphones and most compact cameras, the STEADY STAND provides an elevated platform support for overhead product photos ensuring pin sharp, totally square-on, precisely composed, perfectly exposed photos. The clear translucent side walls soften and diffuse incoming light helping eliminate harsh shadows and provide clean uncluttered reflections in shiny subjects such as jewelry. Takes the grind out of processing documents and receipts as well!

For $34, an affordable portable product photography station could easily be thrown into your backpack and carried to wherever the client needs it.

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By David Ponce

A lot can happen at a party, and that’s kind of what makes them awesome. But aside from all the drunken tomfoolery, making everyone happy with the music is always a bit of a task. Either the host is ballsy enough to say “Y’all ain’t touchin the music; you either like it or it’s my boot on your behind.” Or people spend the night unplugging one iPod to connect another. That’s where this concept from Jason Farsai, called the Bose IQ, comes in. It features 5 docks and a touchscreen. People can queue up upcoming tracks and see what’s about to play, while a touchscreen remote lets you do it from afar. The Bose IQ would also presumably charge the devices, which would be cool for partygoers.

The problem with pure concepts, such as this one, is that there’s really no horizon on ever being able to purchase this. Here’s hoping that a manufacturer somewhere will see this and be inspired to bring it to market.

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By David Ponce

This is a sturdy canvas bag with an inner zipper pocket for your stuff. It’s large at 17 x 4 x 20″.

You can fill it with booze. You’ll need it when you see the look of disappointment on that cute guy. You know, once he realizes it’s just an illusion…

$45.

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By David Ponce

DLP. Now that’s a type of TV that’s on the way out, but not fully out. And as it turns out if you don’t mind some bulk, you can get seriously large images, at full HD resolution, in 3D, for very cheap. Just take a look at this 73 inch 3D HDTV from Mitsubishi. It’s got all the specs you’d expect from a regular HD flat panel, plus 3D, but with around 13 extra inches of viewing space than a comparatively priced LCD. Of course, there’s bulk: the machine weighs 90lbs. But at $929 after a whopping $1,170 rebate, it’s not a bad deal at all.

[ $1,170 Off On Mitsubishi 73 Inch DLP ] VIA [ LogicBuy ]