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Leather Freedom Desk Chair

What a difference a really good desk chair can make, and since we are on a home office kick today, let's talk about task seating.

For the many Freedom-loving owners of this ergonomic wonder, it's simply the best-and simplest-desk chair they've owned. Niels Diffrient, Freedom's highly regarded designer, has created a chair that moves as you do, even self-adjusting when you recline, but with the bare minimum of knobs and levers.

The Freedom comes in high-grade, aniline leather that resists moisture and UV rays, or Vellum, a lightweight and stain-repellent blend of stretch nylon that's soft as suede and virtually creaseless.

• Accurately senses your optimal support
• Adjustable height for best support
• Neck rest keeps head level when reclining
• Synchronized arms raise and lower to fit under most desks
• One-step adjustment for seat depth
• Seat depth, 16½" to 20"
• Seat height, 16" to 21"
• Self-adjusting recline
• Titanium-finished frame

Leather Freedom Desk Chair W/Neck Support, $1,490 at Levenger's

Cool, sleek, small, and functional, the perfect desk

Today, I was asked by a friend if I had a suggestions for him regarding a new desk for his full-time workspace, the criteria was simple, cool and not overtly large. My response was to set up a clean, modern workspace, I would suggest the new the new Walker Desk over at Crate and Barrel. The beautiful dark wood and glass combination upgrades any home office on a real budget.

The Walker desk has a smart wood design with a "floating" glass top and fully extending keyboard pullout. The pullout drawer houses convenient compartment for storage of pens, pencils, and office supplies. A rear shelf behind the drawer would make a great space for modern accoutrement, such as a router, a cable modem, and a backup hard drive. A metal crossbar lends support and a hip utilitarian accent.

• Solid ash and ash veneer
• Rich espresso stain
• Protective lacquer finish
• Tempered glass top

Walker Desk, $349.00 at Crate and Barrel

Current Austin loft and mod projects

Here is a listing of current ModAbode and Loft projects in the Austin, Tx market that I know of, if you are aware of other Austin projects please post the links in the comments section.

1305 Lofts - East 6th
AustinCityHomes
Esperanza - 1111 E 11th
Esperanza-Robertson Hill
Guadalupe 31
Metrohouse
Milago Condos on Town Lake
MoonUnits
Satsuma 53
space2525
The BelAir
The Pedernales Lofts
The Saltillo Lofts
Urbannature
Waterstreet Lofts
wedgeHOUSE

In the market for an Austin Modern pad, then try one of these fine folks to find the digs of your dreams:

Austin Cool
Green Mango
In Town Properties
Urban Living Austin
Urban Space

US and Canadian readers, if you know of any projects in your market, email them to me so we can get a grouping of projects together for the major metro areas, such as: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, etc.

SXSW tickets via cellphone SMS

South By Southwest (SXSW) Austin, Tx., one of the largest film festivals in the U.S., with over 1331 bands playing live across seven days at 58 venues, offered wrist bands early to a lucky few who signed up via cell phone SMS message this evening (Wednesday Night, Febraury 22nd). 

The messages directed the interested to tickets being sold at Waterloo records in downtown Austin.

According to the SXSW official site:

If you are a SXSW Registrant, sign up and receive special notices through the Online Registrant's Directory. SXSW will send you alerts and updates specific to your badge type from last minute schedule changes, special events, breaking news and more. Get the latest lowdown and don't miss a thing!

In addition to an early notice of ticket sales, SXSW SMS, will also will notify you of band schedules, as well as allow you to vote in the Film Festival Audience Award, or vote for your SXSW favorite film.

"To sign up for general updates and alerts about SXSW 2006 just send the text message 'sx add' to '56658' from your mobile phone!"

Click here for more SXSW SMS info! or here for the latest SXSW info!

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Update: According to those who have recieved the text messages, there will be more wristbands on sale to the public Thursday, February 23rd, at Waterloo Records in Austin, Tx.

MobileTracker.net

Folks, I just thought I would give you an update as to what's going on here at Techarati and LoftyWords.

I realize post have been sparse for the last week, even though there has been quite a bit of cell phone news and breaking loft news to write about. Interestingly, I have been writing about cell phones all week, but not for Techarati.

Two weeks ago I accepted a position over at MobileTracker.net with Jon Gales, as the new News Editor, and as you can imagine with 3GSM going full tilt in Barcelona, there has been an inordinate amount of work!

As I ease into my new role, find the virtual bathroom and water cooler, I will develop the time management skills to write for Techarati and LoftyWords again (hey these are my babies, right...).

Boltz Bedroom Suites

Boltz produces some of the most beautiful, industrial designed furniture available without a high price tag. The Platform King Bed, shown above, is not only functional but affordable at only $1899.00.

"Our platform bed is hand made, with thick 2" steel all around. This is sure to be the most well constructed, not to mention the best looking, bed you will ever own. The steel frame creates a unique modern style that is sophisticated, yet simple. Assembly is easy and can be done by one person in about 15 minutes with no tools. All beds include headboard, footboard, side rails and 12 slats (all slats ship in black finish) that form the platform for your mattress. Mattress not included."

Visit Boltz for more information.

Lofty news from our partners!

Our partners in crime, the folks over at Techarati.com, have two items that are of interest to us Lofties.

The first is a set of speakers from Definitive that are taylor made for plasma screens. They have a sleek, high tech, taylored look that is perfect for a loft, or reclaimed warehouse space.

They also are showcasing three iPod docking stations.

The first two communicate directly to existing home theatre receivers, from Harmon Kardon and Onkyo.

The last is the DLO which is a standalone docking station that displays track and playlist information on your TV screen while pumping oh so good tunes into your stereo!

Techarati.com

Sleeper Couches Cool?

Loft space and their wonderful open floor plans may lend themselves to our lifestyle, but what do you do when the inevitable guest stays the night. You could break out the inflatable bed, but that is rather uncouth, not to mention uncomfortable. Instead take a look at the line of european inspired couch suites from Dileto, not only do they look amazing, but they have a TV viewing position, and a sleeping position as well.

Dileto

Happy HolidaysChristmas/Chaunakah/Kwanzaa/Whatever!

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays to all of our readers, posting's will be sparse and intermittent this week as we take a little time off to be with our families.

But while you are here, feel free to peruse our recent posts and archives for articles that you may have missed.

See you all in the new year!

B. Drew Moynihan
Publisher / Technologist
BAM 2 Media