After posting how wonderful beer and it’s ancestors are, i think it’s about time we let you know how to keep it cold and refreshing! Now you could just run out to the store and pick up a six-er or two, or you can do it with style. We here at Man Cave Must Haves think that if you really want that perfect man cave you gotta have that perfect Kegerator
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The Wii
So I’d like my first post to be about the Zune HD. I know that it’s suppose to be awesome but does anyone know why? Guess what, I do!!! Let’s get down to brass tacks and learn about why the Zune has finally found a point that it can compete with the IPOD. Hit the read link for the scoop!!
The Xbox 360 beat all other systems to the next gen punch. That head start really shows. They have some great games and the Halo franchise is one of my favorites. The system also has some great innovations on the horizon in Project Natal. Project Natal could change the way we play games all together, but we have heard that before. It would allow the user to play with no controller and all motions are controlled by your body. I also feel that while beating all other competition to the market, they may have skipped out on the quality of the system. The dreaded red ring of death has claimed my first xbox.
Every time I turn my new one on I still wonder if this is the time it happens again. I have been a subscriber of live since week one over six years ago. The $50 price for a year subscription is a small price. It allows me to play online with my friends, voice and video chat, download tv show, movies and even stream Netflix®. The system is starting to show it age and the ps3 is starting to get some momentum and might even over take the 360. But with the Xbox 360’s new price drop the battle is on. In closing the Xbox 360 is a sure bet for any Man Cave.
Gaming chairs have come a long way since the wedge shaped chair that was used in the days of Nintendo. The E1000 Gaming Chair by Repose is, in my opinion, the best gaming chair out there. This thing has built in 2.1 sound system jacks to plug in an mp3 player, a jack for headphones, and even a swing out cup holder. You can even hook another chair up to yours so you can share in the sound. Now, I love my simple 5.1 surround system but the sound that comes from this chair is so crisp and clear that you swear it’s not just a 2.1 system.
The comfort of this chair is top notch. The manufacturer of this chair also makes top of the line massage chairs, and believe me, when the sub starts going this becomes a massage chair. It gives you the ability to fold it up for storage, but why do that? You can get it in a few different colors and it looks good in any man cave. With a $450 dollar price tag it is a bit steep but there are no regrets or buyer’s remorse with this chair.
The SlingBox
Basically it’s pretty simple. You hook it up to your cable box then to your Internet. It turns any computer into your TV. If I’m working out in the garage or sitting on the deck and I want to watch ESPN, I pull up my slingbox on my laptop and take it with me. Anywhere you can go and have access to a computer you can watch TV. They even offer a mobile version for blackberry and iPhone with an additional cost $30.00. It’s a great gadget with a starting price of $150.00 for the Solo. It’s a must have. (Picture above is the Slingbox PRO)
When searching for some non-traditional wall decor for my own man cave, I came across a company out of California called Blik. This company offers licensed designs from Nintendo, and Giant Robot, to name a few, and it also includes graphics to fit any man cave design. You must check out this site for some amazing wall graphics that are easily applied in less than an hour. The graphics stick onto your wall and can be removed and re-used again and again.
My favorite wall graphic is the Mario Brothers old school setting. I also like that you can design your own graphics and this company will print them for you to be able to stick onto your wall. This company has by far the most creative way to liven up a man cave that I’ve seen. I would like to see some reader comments for favorite graphics from the Blik website.
The Roomba
Some models even allow you to set a schedule for your vacuum to run automatically, and you can also set boundaries for this smart little machine. The Roomba comes in many colors and models, and check out their website…you can even get a robot to clean your garage floor, pool, and gutters!! Everyone could use more gaming and movie time, right? Thanks to the Roomba, you can have it.
