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Do you have a memo pad in your kitchen? A calendar? What about a whiteboard. We have 2 out of 3, so there must be something behind Audiovox combining all of these into one electronic version called the Homebase. Check out unplgggd's first hand review to see how it stacks up to the low tech alternative.

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Typically more of a bathroom or kitchen material, Sonia shows us marble as a home office desktop. The different shades of white definitely work in this space, but do you think you can get over the bathroom connotation and use this in your home office?

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Well, actually a hotel room at the Baboona beach front hotel in Thailand. This room was Flickr'd by our boy Anthony for the combination of classic retro touches integrated with the modern TV and stereo. Check it out here.

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We have started a new feature on Unplggd called 'Close Up' where we feature clever solutions for our readers by our readers. Have you managed to cram an entire office in a small closet? Fully functional office at a small table? Good 'ol kdkaboom has, and it does not disappoint. Click here to see all the details.

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Need some inspiration? Finally feeling the need to round up all those chargers so charging your gadgets doesn't equate to a messy pool of wires on your desk or floor? Check out our Top Ten DIY Charging stations. With a little bit of time and a few basic tools you can be on your way to organized charging bliss.

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The dreaded flashing battery icon on your cellphone, PSP and iPod can be a thing of the past with one of these. As the number of solar bags on the market continues to increase, thankfully so does the style. We particularly like the Noon totes and satchels and can see the Logan model in particular taking the place of our current laptop bag. Click here to see some more options.

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There is no need to hide your computer if it looks this good. With all the components and cable management incorporated into the desktop, you get a modern desk with none of the ugly bits associated with a PC. Need to upgrade the RAM? Flip open the desk top. Need to pop in a CD? Look to the left and access the drawer there. This is a DIY project waiting to happen.

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The devil is in the details, and the lowly wall outlet is a detail that doesn't tend to get much thought. Bocci is looking to change that with the recently introduced 22 at ICFF. Not an easy install, and even worse if you need to replace the outlet down the road, but one thing is for sure, this looks slick as hell. Read more about it here.

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A beautiful combination of walnut and felt. Modularity is the name of the game with the Kaiju Studios I/O desk organizer. 'Pluggable' modules let you customize your desktop to suit your needs. A spool to hold your charger cables and bookends that double as pen holders, we hope that a manufacturer picks this up so that we can get our hands on one.

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Eco conscious, functional and just plain amazing to look at. The 'Fractured Fairy Tale' display wall makes use of discarded cabinets to house stero equipment and provide general storage. Definitely worth a closer look.

Photo: Markham Johnson for Thomas Wold

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Dayam! Now this is a shining example of how to incorporate technology into your home. As long as you have deep pockets. Nevertheless, we are always on the lookout for inspiration and the SkyHouse is definitely a good source. Take a closer look here.

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Is your current home office cramping your style? Need to find more office space without comprising your living space? The newest member to the unplggd team, Sonia Z, is taking this challenge head on.

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A beautiful desk with fantastic lighting, not to mention a nice big window to gaze out. We can definitely see ourselves being productive sitting at this setup.

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A PC as a piece of furniture? That is what Merium says about their entry into the home theater PC market. With changeable covers and a design that allows the myriad of cords attached to a PC to be tucked away neatly, this is definitely a winner in the looks department.

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Hot laptops equal hot laps, unless you have a stylish laptop stand. Check out unplggd's Best Of list of laptop stands to help with those extended Apartment Therapy sessions.

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"Minimal yet packed with functionality". If your home office also happens to be your living room, and cable management is an issue for you, check out Gregory's review of the BlueLounge SpaceStation dock. A cleverly designed wire management system that helps to keep everything you need at your fingertips.

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Want to know how to get music playing in every room of your home without having to tear down walls and run wires everywhere? There are solutions on the market such as the Sonos player or Roku Soundbridge, but click here to see what other Unplggd readers have to say.

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Our 'Behind the Blog' series continues over at Unplggd with MoCo Loco taking center stage this time around. A custom made table by Furni and one of the most unique screens we have seen grace this blogging space, a definite fit with their focus on modern contemporary design. Click here for more pictures.

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$500 for a record player...in 1968. No doubt a lot of money at the time, "Garrard’s new 301 turntable has an ingenious flywheel motor system that makes the platter impervious to needle friction." We can still see ourselves using this record player today, not to mention some of the other gadgets highlighted by New York Magazine.

If you thought your home office had to house a lot of stuff, imagine being a DJ that has to deal with a record collection in the thousands. While housing a record collection and the equipment that goes along with it could easily turn into a design disaster, taking a peek at the spaces of some German electronic Djs shows us that you can live stylishly even with all this equipment.

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