50 MA XIMUMPC DECEMBER 2004
SKYBOX
Who’s worried about large multinational corporations outsourcing elf labor
overseas? Not this elf! Instead, Pickles is enjoying a lengthy, restorative break
with an ice-cold brew announced by a satisfying tumble-THUD from the
Skybox, a personal vending machine manufactured by the appliance visionar-
ies at Maytag.
Each of the four refrigerated bins in the Skybox can dispense up to 16
12-ounce cans or eight 12-ounce bottles with a simple, satisfying slap of the
panel. You can lock up any or all of the bins to keep out the young ones, and
even decorate the front and sides with custom art. Get the optional stand,
and you’ve got a place for essentials like Pringles, Beer Nuts, and stogies. It’s
a perfect mate for the Barcalounger!
$500 (main unit), $70 (for stand), http://www.skyboxbymaytag.comSUUNTO’S N3 SMART WATCH
Simple clocks are old hat these days; after all, you
can fi nd the time anywhere. This makes Suunto’s n3
Smart Watch special indeed—provided you live in or
near a major metropolitan area. It uses the FM band to
receive customized news, weather updates, and—best
of all—your Outlook calendar.
$199 plus $9.95/month or $59/year subscription fee,
http://www.suunto.comcan fi nd the time anywhere. This makes Suunto’s n3
Smart Watch special indeed—provided you live in or
near a major metropolitan area. It uses the FM band to
receive customized news, weather updates, and—bestbscription fee,