You may not be US Open qualification ready, but you can still enjoy the perks of tennis. Nestled in Colorado Springs, the Braadmoor resort is considered the ‘tennis home’ away from home.

Rated as the 3rd finest tennis resort in the country, they feature plexi-cushion court (+ one stadium court), two which are illuminated/heated during the winter. The 3000 acre, 700 room, 185,000 sqare foot resort also has 15 restaurants, cafés and lounges, three golf courses (rated the #1 golf resort for tennis enthusiasts) and world-class spa for the ladies while you’re on the court or links.

What this means to you: One plane ticket to Denver and a 90 minute drive will land you in paradise, and might be the best gift you give your significant other this year. If you’re single, get a couple of gals and your friend and make it a unforgettable weekend.

Cost: Packages start at $115+ @ Broadmoor

It’s arrived to fanfare and some degree of sarcastic review by the naysayers but it’s here nonetheless. The Apple iPhone. The iPod turn smartphone turn lust object.

It’s equipped with:

• Optical grade glass touch screen
• Apple OS X
• AT&T EDGE
• WiFi
• Bluetooth 2.0
• 4gb or 8gb hard drive
• Accelerometer to sense which way you’re holding the device
• Proximity sensor to automatically detect when the phone is near your face as to turn off it’s display.

It comes with:

• Google Maps
• YouTube
• Calendar
• Organizer
• E-mail

…which all display beautifully on it’s 3.5 inch high resolution screen. This is no device to joke with, it’s well equipped.
For those that are already hesitant about it’s price, critics will ask you to recall the day when the RAZR was released, with it’s $599 price tag. Today, that seems outrageous as many companies are just handing them RAZR out for free. Not to mention the rate plans for the new iPhone are superior to those that AT&T currently offers to it’s other smartphone users.

What this means to you: It’s pricey, you’re going to have to wait in line but it is undoubtedly lustworthy. Our advice is to wait until the rumored revision 2 comes out later this year when it’s released with a larger hard drive and the inevitable kinks have been worked out.

Cost: $499-$599 w/contract @ AT&T and Apple

Accessory to Consider:

Aliph Jawbone Headset for $119

The Jawbone Bluetooth headset virtually eliminates background noise so your calls are clearer. The device’s Noise Shield technology uses an advanced, military-grade noise-canceling system that continuously adapts to the users’ changing environment to deliver and receive unparalleled audio quality. Combined with its award-winning design, the Jawbone headset is perfect for those on the go and for those who need the conveniece of Bluetooth in challenging environments.

When all else fails, stick with simplicity. XEMEX watches embody just that. Their commitment to functionality, readability and comfort never infringe on their uncompromising design. The Offroad series stick with coherent round time pieces while retaining a sporty and robust feel.

• 40mm case
• Brushed Stainless Steel
• Sapphire Crystal
• Screwed back and screw-down crown
• 100m water resistant
• 2894-2 Automatic chronograph
• Luminous hands and markers
• Leather strap

If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard much about the name XEMEX though it rings some familiarity? Well, XEMEX is a new company (10 years, young in the timepiece industry) that’s come into their own setting new levels of design for other companies. Their well-guarded watch making secrets are known to aficionados and collectors alike

What this means to you: If you’re looking for a watch that you can wear urban/suburban outdoor/indoor formal/informal this watch is for you. We ask you don’t waste that new job or raise on celebration - be a man and get a watch, a good one. If not this one, then take a look at others we recommend.

Cost: $4,495 @ Universal Watch

You’re sitting on a connecting flight from Cincinnati to Atlanta with every seat full and there’s far too many people sneezing. You start to realize how uncomfortable you are with the allergens and bacteria in the air let alone the viruses those sneezing passengers are letting loose into your recirculated air. Well, you don’t even break a sweat because you’ve got the Plane Clean Air Filter that plugs right onto the air vent and purifies air as it reaches you to breathe. Ahh… a sign of relief. Best of all, this passes FAA regulations.

What this means to you: Breathe in a breath of relief. Leave the contaminants for the guys that got the exit row before you did.

Cost: $20 @ Target

Blu-Ray players have finally reached the sub $500 price point and it comes from Sony. Significant because that means it’s finally less than the Playstation 3 which itself has a Blu-Ray disc player. This player is equipped with full 1080p high definition video playback in 24 frames per second (the same rate as film) for faithful playback of your movies.

What this means to you: Bring high definition movie playback to your home. They’ll make your DVD’s look like 3 year old VHS tapes from Blockbuster.

Cost: $499 @ Crutchfield

Evidently the Germans at Porsche HQ have been reading Gear Patrol because they’ve created what appears to be our new spokesvehicle. The Cayenne S Transsyberia. Taking an otherwise staid vehicle and turning it into something I doubt anyone would have imagined coming from the Deutschland factories.

Equipped with a 385 horsepower V-8, permanent all wheel drive, 6-piston monobloc calipers, and a color scheme straight off of our pages.

What this means to you: The folks at Leipzig are taking performance to a new medium. Off-road. Warning: soccer moms not wanted.

More info of the Transsyberia 2007 event at Porsche.com

Used by the Swedish Department of Defense, FireSteel makes building a fire easy under any conditions. It’s ability to work, even when wet, has made it standard equipment for armies all over the world and outdoor enthusiasts. Weighs 1.9 ounces, and is good for 12,000 strikes.

What this means to you: Let friends work to light fire. Break out FireSteel and ignite fire in one strike. Sit back, and enjoy the marvel.

Cost: $16 @ ThinkGeek

If you haven’t already seen her on Bravo’s Top Chef, then you’re missing out on one of the deadliest combination in women. Supermodel & Chef.

• Date of birth: November 30, 1970
• Place of birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Factoid: Worldly popular, her career highlights are numerous. One that stands out in the depths of her resumé is the guest appearance is the imperious princess in a Star Trek: Enterprise episode.

More photos of Padma after the jump.

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The worst part about camcorders is that they easily break and they’re obtrusive. Men don’t mind taking videos, but they certainly do mind an excessive number of gadgets in their person and worse yet, obtrusive ones. The Sanyo Xacti is here to remedy that problem.

It’s the first consumer waterproof camcorder and is spec’d out surprisingly well:

• 90 minutes-per-gigabyte SD recording
• 6.0 megapixel digital still images
• 5x optical zoom
• 2.5-inch LCD
• Up to 12 hours of recording with an 8GB SDHC card
• Can be submerged in water down to five feet for as long as 30 minutes

What this means to you: Chronicle your lifestyle, and don’t worry about your camera keeping up with you or weighing you down.

Cost: $499 @ The Sharper Image

An ultra-lightweight jacket made of streamlined water and wind repellant stretch fabric. This one will serve you for more than just running though, it has an iPod pocket and an interior pocket for your headphones.

What this means to you: There’s no more flattering color than black. Might as well look fit while you get fit.

Cost: $145 @ Ralph Lauren