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The first Always Connected PCs are here and they deliver practically 24 Hour battery life

An ultra thin laptop with LTE connectivity and nearly 24-hour battery life might seem like a pipe-dream, but that is all about to change. Today at the Qualcomm Summit, both Asus and HP unveiled their first Always Connected PCs which are both powered by the Qualcomm 835 mobile PC platform.

The concept behind the Always Connected PC is that it brings over several smartphone traits to a PC that emulate the experience you’d get from your phone. For example, the new Always Connected PCs feature instant on capabilities, so that means that the computer turns on instantly without waiting for it to wake from hibernation. The PCs are always connected to the internet via gigabit LTE and a built-in SIM, they provide a full Windows 10 experience and all day battery life. All day battery life means 24 hours – not just 9 to 5, which is what we’ve all grown used to. All of this is made possible thanks to the Qualcomm 835 platform.

Asus NovaGo

The Asus NovaGo is the world’s first Gigabit LTE Laptop. It sports a 10mm thin design, comes with a stylus and is available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256gb of storage. Its battery can last up to 22 hours on a charge, or 30 days on standby. Pricing for the Asus NovaGo will start at just $599 and will go up to $799 for the 8GB / 256GB storage model.

HP Envy X2

HP announced their Envy X2 which sports a “Tablet” PC form factor with a detachable keyboard. The device itself is made of machined aluminum, it measures just 6.9mm thin and weighs just 1.5lbs. Like the NovaGo, the Envy X2 comes with a stylus and comes running Windows 10. The battery life for the Envy X2 is up to 20 hours on a charge.

Lenovo is expected to unveil their own Always Connected PC at CES next month as well. And AMD was on stage talking about their engineering partnership with Qualcomm. They said that through a partnership with Qualcomm, they’ll be bringing their high-performance Ryzen processors to connected PCs soon. That means that a gaming laptop with similar features to the Always Connected PCS might not be too far off in the future.

But what we’re most excited about is the promise of ALL WEEK battery life which Qualcomm and its partners spoke about. Perhaps the second generation of Always Connected PCs will offer that so that we can finally leave our power bricks at home. That would be truly liberating.

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Give the gift of imagination with Nugget furniture for kids

Nugget, at first blush, is a soft sofa for children. But it’s actually a flexible, portable, changeable set of cushions that transform from simple seating for playing video games to a play fort to a stage for rock-star performances to everything in between.  Nugget consists of lightweight pieces that can be rearranged in multiple shapes and in any room.  It consists of four separate foam pieces: two triangles, one soft seating piece, and one sturdy base piece. 

The foam used in Nugget is “CertiPUR-US certified to exceed safety standards. It’s mercury, lead, and formaldehyde free, and VOC’s are minimal to protect indoor air quality.”  They use no fire-retardant chemicals, but the Nugget still passes California’s TB-117 fire safety regulation.  You can clean the covers with a spray of fabric or carpet cleaner, but they can be machine washed when needed.

Nugget is available in a solid color, or you can mix-and-match colors for each of the four pieces.  Regardless of your color selection, Nugget is $229; purchases of multiple units nets you a discount, too.

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Organize yourself with the new Bellroy Work Folios

I’ve been thinking about adding a folio to my arsenal. I’m running to meetings all day long, and there’s something to be said for having all your paper and electronic doodads readily at hand so you don’t have to fumble around in your bag. 

Bellroy has built a reputation for innovative design using premium materials in small carry products, so I’m excited to see how this translates into their new folio designs. Two sizes are available: the A4 size will accommodate up to 8-1/2″ by 11″ (A4) papers/notebooks and a full-sized tablet, while the smaller size will accommodate  5.8″ by 8.3″ notebooks (like a Moleskine) and an e-reader or small tablet. Additional pockets will wrangle your phone, business cards, headphones, and other assorted bits.

After my recent review of one of Bellroy’s new bag designs, I’m sold on the quality of their products. The leather and materials are top notch, and construction is immaculate. And they look amazing. The Bellroy folios retail for $199 (A5 size) or $299 (A4 size). It looks like they *might* not ship in time for the holidays, but they’ll be worth the wait. Check them out at Bellroy’s web site.

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Blade is the newest time machine from Tokyoflash Japan

Tokyoflash Japan’s newest entry in their line of cool, futuristic-looking time pieces is the Blade Carbon Fiber LED Watch.  The design is inspired by the blades of a turbine engine.  Blue, green, or red LEDs rotate behind the lens to mimic the movement of the blade.  The case is made of carbon fiber, and the band has a “carbon fiber effect”.  Time is displayed in either turning or flashing mode.  Turning mode shows the blades “turning” with three stops to highlight the hour position and the minutes positions.  Flashing mode looks more like an analog watch face, with the hour indicated by a lit position and the minutes displayed by a flashing position plus lighted dots.  Blade also has date and alarm functions.

The Blade Carbon Fiber LED watch is recharged via USB.  It is available at Tokyoflash Japan for $169 (€152, £137), including free 5-day worldwide shipping.

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It’s holiday sale time at Timbuk2 where you can save up to 40% off on cool bags!

If you’ve been holding out on your next bag purchase, your patience may have just paid off. Timbuk2 is in the middle of a huge holiday sale. The sale runs through December 13, and specific offers change daily. Today’s offer is up to 40% off of their best sellers, but I have seen different offers come across the past few days. You may want to check in periodically if you’re looking for something in particular. 

Timbuk2 bags dominate my collection. I probably have 10 different styles of backpacks and messengers that I have collected over the years, and I always recommend them to friends and family for their durability and functionality. They make something for just about everyone. When they do sales, they go big… at these prices, it’s hard to go wrong if you’re looking for a gift for the holidays! Go to Timbuk2’s web site for more information.

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