An amazing electric car, the best pocket camera, and the most comfy office chair
Tesla Model S
My dream chariot.
My commute is worse than most. I live in San Jose and have, up until this point, had to commute to our office in South San Francisco. For those unfamiliar with the Bay Area, that's roughly a 100-mile round trip! Normally, I take the train into work, but with our office moving into San Francisco proper (the far side of San Francisco from my direction, I might add), I'd have to bring a bike on to the train and then bike four miles round trip each day just to get to work and back to the train station. When you factor in rain (hey, it could happen in California!) and crazy San Francisco drivers that like to hit bikers, I'm not really looking forward to the commute.
What does the Tesla Model S get me that I'm missing now?
Of course, all of this would be solved if I were to have a Tesla Model S, however, as it can go well over 200 miles on a single charge. Sure, I'd have to scramble for parking in the morning as trying to find an empty parking spot in the city can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack (seriously, can someone make a find-me-the-nearest parking spot app already?), but a Tesla Model S would greatly reduce my transportation costs. Public transit and gas prices in California aren't cheap, my friends.
The nice thing about driving a Tesla in the Bay Area is that there are a ton of car-charging stations. In addition, as the car completely electric, it is, IMO, better for the environment than a gas-guzzling vehicle.
Also, the Model S is just sexy as hell if you ask me. I've got a 2008 Nissan Sentra right now, which has served me relatively well up until this point, but I'd trade it in a heartbeat if I could experience the Tesla's "Insane" mode every day, which takes you from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds. Vroom vroom!
I also love that the Tesla Model S can charge faster than other electric vehicles. While it may take a Nissan Leaf several hours to juice up, the Tesla Supercharger can charge a Model S halfway in just 20 minutes. I also like the innovations that Tesla is making in the driver assist space. The company's also working on a robot arm that will charge your vehicle for you, which is great when the inevitable self-driving car movement happens. With all those reasons in mind, it's easy for me to place the Tesla Model S on top of my Technolust list this week.
Sony RX100 Mark IV
The Sony RX100 Mark IV, with its beautiful Zeiss lens.
If you've been following Maximum PC's coverage for a while, then you'll know that I'm the publication's point man when it comes to shooting photo galleries and conducting event video interviews. I'd like to think that I've been able to snap some great pics over the years, and that's largely in part due to my Sony RX100. To me, it's hands-down the best pocket camera in the world. With Sony recently releasing Mark IV in its RX100 line, I've got my eyes set on this beast of a little camera.
What does the Sony RX100 mark IV get me that I'm missing now?
What's new about this iteration? For starters, it's a 20.1MP camera, which is crazy for a camera this compact and portable. It can also shoot 4K and super slow-motion at up to 960 fps, which is 40x the frame count of standard movies. My current camera doesn't shoot high framerate, which is a shame, because I've become a big fan of silky-smooth slow-motion video.
While it may not look as fancy as a DSLR, it rivals many DSLRs in picture quality at a fraction of the size and weight, which means I wouldn't have to lug around big DSLRs nearly as much. It also offers the freedom and flexibility to adjust just about everything you'd want to adjust on a camera: ISO, aperture, shutter, and more. And in case you're feeling lazy, it's got some intelligent auto modes that can (sometimes) make you look like a professional photographer. I can really picture myself with this camera!
Steelcase Gesture
If you've got to sit all day, it's good if your chair is a throne.
While I try to live an active lifestyle, the fact of the matter is that I spend most of my day sitting down. The current office-style chair that I use at home is a no-name hand-me-down that an old housemate left when he moved out. One issue that I have with it is that it seems to slowly seep downward throughout the day, which forces me to pull up on the lever to raise the seat at least once a day. Other than that, it adequately does its job of keeping my buttocks off the ground. But if money were no object, adequate wouldn't cut it.
If I'm going to be sitting all day, my butt's going to want the most comfy office chair it can get its cheeks on. With that said, I'd love to get my bum on the Steelcase Gesture. Not long ago, our sister site PC Gamer recommended it as their favorite high-end gaming chair.
What does the Steelcase Gesture get me that I'm missing now?
While the chair is super expensive at roughly a grand, it offers some sweet-ass (pun intended) perks. The Gesture's backrest and seat adjust to how you move around in the chair. The backrest even tilts in and out as it moves backward.
I don't have the best posture in the world, but according to PC Gamer, this chair corrects some of those issues. It may be pricey, but if it gives your back a couple more years, perhaps it's worth the investment. You also get a lifetime warranty with the high price tag, which is greatly appreciated. Another bonus is that it allows you to adjust the armrests in multiple directions. You can raise, lower, or even angle them. This is great considering the human body comes in all different shapes and sizes.
Finally, having briefly sat in the chair, I can say that it's ultra comfy—a throne worthy of a king.
So, what are you Technolusting after? Tell us in the comments!
