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Philips Norelco SensoTouch3D model 1250X Review

Just in time for the holidays, the Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D 1250 makes a great holiday gift for style-conscious men.

The Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D 1250 electric razor ensures little pressure and fewer strokes are needed to get smooth skin. The three-dimensional GyroFlex component allows the shaver to perfectly follow the unique contours of the face and the UltraTrack shaving heads pivot around, tilt inward, and flex outward to adjust seamlessly to every curve of the face and neck, facilitating a faster shave.

Here are my observations from using the shaver from out of the box to actual shave:

• Actual shaver had a good weight.  It’s not too heavy but not too light.  I don’t know what to expect from a $200 shaver but I was good with it.
• Charging was fast. Only an hour to fully charge.  Initial charges require longer usually.  Shave time equates to 60 min. According to instruction manual.
• Per instructions, I applied shaver to face and used a rotating motion.
• I didn’t see much progress after several takes over the same area.
• After a bit I examined my face and noticed patches of hair in random areas but shaved parts were smooth and well shaved.
• Not noticeably painful.  More gentle than I thought.
• Majority of shaving done using one pod verses all three.  Using just one  pod felt more precise.
• 3D didn’t seem to help me much.  Felt the one pod technique was more useful.
• Time consuming but I blame that on my inexperience of this type of shaver.
• Trimmer function was good but felt the bulky head was a little obtrusive.
• Cleaning was easy easy easy.
• All in all a close shave in a reasonable amount of time.

PROS:
- good quality feel of unit
- quick charging convenience
- close comfortable shave

CONS:
- charger does not connect to unit itself so travel requires bringing the stand
- not as precise as other shavers when shaving near detail zones (sideburns, beards, mustache, etc.)
- time consuming

You can find the Philips Norelco SensoTouch3D 1250X at many major retailers and online as well.

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Guinness is helping everyone get in the holiday spirit by having British ‘electro folk’ musician James Yuill perform a rendition of the classic holiday carol “Jingle Bells” on some pints.

If you’re feeling brave, folks can check out the Guinness Facebook FanPage and follow the really easy instructions to try out “Jingle Pints” themselves.

And oh yeah remember to mind your P’s and Q’s…drink responsibly this holiday season.

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Do you use free WiFi at coffee shops like Starbucks? Two words: Be careful!

There is a new Firefox extension called FireSheep, developed by Eric Butler, that is making many people a little nervous. The free FireSheep extension employs a packet sniffer which lets the user steal unencrypted cookies from popular websites like Twitter or Facebook as the cookies are being sent over WiFi. The extension shows all the found identities on a sidebar in the browser and allows the user to immediately double click on your account identity and use it as if they were you.

Although the extension was supposedly created as a demonstration of the flaws in current Internet security, many are crying foul. Firefox is not blacklisting this add-on though as it does allow one to test their system for vulnerabilities.

What is FireSheep?

When logging into a website you usually start by submitting your username and password. The server then checks to see if an account matching this information exists and if so, replies back to you with a “cookie” which is used by your browser for all subsequent requests.

It’s extremely common for websites to protect your password by encrypting the initial login, but surprisingly uncommon for websites to encrypt everything else. This leaves the cookie (and the user) vulnerable. HTTP session hijacking (sometimes called “sidejacking”) is when an attacker gets a hold of a user’s cookie, allowing them to do anything the user can do on a particular website. On an open wireless network, cookies are basically shouted through the air, making these attacks extremely easy. -codebutler

In order to safeguard yourself from a potential threat, be sure to login to secure networks that you know and trust. Or if you are going to login to your Facebook account and want to thwart a FireSheep spy, then always use the secure site: https://www.facebook.com/

You’ll notice this link has an “s” in the “https.” This makes the connection secure. If you are logging into your other accounts like Bank of America or PayPal, have no fear, those sites already use Https exclusively throughout the site.

Be sure to send this article to anyone you know who uses WiFi at coffee shops often.

Check out this video of this kid showing how to use FireSheep:

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Photo by Daquella Manera

The Minimalist™ 4 for iPhone 4 by TRTL BOT

Have you ever wanted to go out and not have to bring your wallet with you? Wouldn’t it be just swell if you could just bring only your cell phone?

With The Minimalist 4 for iPhone 4 by TRTL BOT, you can do just that.  The iPhone 4 case is convenient and allows you to carry up to 3 cards while securing and protecting your cell phone. And the best part–it’s made from recycled plastic (take that Captain Planet!).

Wallet replacement iPhone 4 case made from recycled plastic

· Made in the USA

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Officially launched earlier this year, 21Men (formerly Heritage 1981) has been showing up more and more on the radars of style conscious guys looking for fast fashion at affordable prices.

When it comes to personal style, you’ve heard us talk about starting out with the wardrobe essentials, and then mixing in pieces to spice things up. 21Men is a great place to shop for doing just that. They offer an array of styles that can help you update your wardrobe from season to season. Their price points are reasonable and affords you the opportunity to try many different looks without burning a hole in your wallet.

21Men’s fall collection has a great assortment of sweaters, hoodies, knit tops, outerwear and accessories to keep your wardrobe looking fresh as we head into the end of the year. You’ll find lots of striped and solid color cardigans as well classic v-neck sweaters which also work well when used as layering pieces.

Through the years, I’ve noticed when women’s stores (think Express) expand to have their own line for men, the clothes have a tendency to be high on the douche bag meter. It’s like they just made the men’s line with the fabric scraps from the women’s line. But its somehow not like that with 21Men. Although it’s in lock step with Forever 21 in terms of value and trend, it’s still unique in it’s own way. The collection is able to still fit right in that sweet spot because it’s slightly forward, yet still approachable (just the way we like it).

So the next time your girlfriend asks you to go inside a Forever 21 with her, don’t just wait outside playing with your iPhone. Go inside and you just might be amazed with all the great menswear pieces they have for you to update your fall wardrobe.

Check out: http://www.forever21.com/21men/

21Men

The new 21Men’s line encompasses the eclectic nature and diverse style of Forever 21, with the same quality and attention to detail that loyal consumers have grown to expect from the brand.

21MEN offers a full assortment of apparel, including graphic and licensed tees, knit tops, sweaters, woven shirts, hoodies, denim, pants, shorts, outerwear, hats, sunglasses, ties, and bags for men, with prices ranging from $5.90 for sunglasses up to $32.90 for jackets.  New items are available in select stores and online daily. 21MEN provides men of all ages with fresh, fast fashion at affordable prices, mirroring the current Forever 21 line in value and trend.