Thanks to PC Magazine reviews editor Laarni Ragaza for this review!

Let's face it: Most computer bags don't really have a lot of panache. The Zegari Minimalist laptop bag stands apart: It does away with boring without crossing the line into garish. The bag's structured design, a swath of light brown satin against black leather (a nod to Kate Spade, perhaps?) is  a nice departure from the utilitarion black bags I see on my daily commute.

The Minimalist measures 14.5 by 12 by 3.75 inches (HWD), and can fit laptops with up to a 15-inch screen. My ThinkPad T40 laptop fit comfortably into the laptop compartment, and the bag wasn't heavier than other laptop bags I've used. The detachable strap could have used a little more padding where it meets the shoulder, but the leather handles are nicely cushioned for comfortable toting. The steel hardware was very sleek in design, a small but effective design touch.

The bag zips across three sides, but it doesn't open flat. Still, it's easy to get stuff out of the bag, and the plethora of compartments (including a built-in keychain) means I don't have to root through the bag just to get a TicTac or my cell phone. There's also a zippered compartment at the back, a boon for those who need to access that monthly pass or ID tag quickly. The Minimalist is available in espresso (shown, click to enlarge), merlot, and sage for $285 (direct).

I just received the Maingear Prysma, a uniquely shaped Media Center PC for those with New Age designed living rooms.  It is a dual core Viiv-certified Media Center PC, and yes, that translucent capstone has a light under it.  Perhaps the designers of this PC were out a little too late in Vegas after the CES show? 

Since it's one of the two products in the labs that's gained the most attention this week, after the Dell XPS M2010,  I just had to shoot a picture of it next to our other uniquely-shaped gadgets, like the JBL On Time and the Top Global Phoebus router.  I wonder, if you put your iPod in the On Time, and hook it to the Prysma, will you be able to beam your music through a wormhole?  The monitor to the left of the Prysma is the Apple 30-inch Cinema Display, so the Prysma's a big sucker.

Look for a full review on pcmag.com sometime soon. 

Can't get enough of that Motorola Q goodness? Head to Chiqago, where Motorola is opening a "real-life manifestation of the Motorola brand" called "Destination Q" presumably populated by extremely thin people, one in ten of whom has an odd twitch. (Motorola's always had a few different versions of their device firmware out there at once.)

The all-Q, all-the-time display will pop up in the former Terra Museum of Art building at 666 N. Michigan Avenue, from whence Moto clearly plans to place a demonic hex on Nokia's new store opening a few blocks down. To combat Nokia's store, which will offer the European phone-maker's full line, Motorola will also sell non-Q products at Destination Q, which will have a DJ, bar and lounge.

Destination Q opens on June 8th. The Nokia store, according to the most recent word I've gotten, opens on June 24th. Why does the Windy City get all the good phone retailers? (And how many times can I re-use that Motorola Q photo?)

Summer Gadgets Countdown #20: Motorized Pool Lounger
Okay, this girl is having WAY too much fun. But, I suppose if I were laying on a motorized pool lounger, I would be too! If you don't like drifting in the pool, this may be the ideal summer gift for you.

Design: Made by Excalibur Electronics, the Motorized Pool Lounger runs on two motors which propel you around the pool.

How It Works: There is one joystick on each side of the lounger's armrests. Use them to steer yourself in the water.

Features: Built-in cup holder, two separate motor/propellers, and two joysticks. Requires six 12 x 1.5-volt D batteries, which aren't included.

Price: The Motorized Pool Lounger sells for $149.95 at ExcaliburElectronics.com and at JCPenney.com for only $79.99.

Lovin' Factor (1-10): 9