2,251,799,813,685,248 Configurations… And Counting

We’ve featured cameras like the Nikon D90 (which Gear Patrol uses for our photography), and undoubtedly you’ve heard of the Canon 5D Mark II, which both allow you to shoot high definition video.

That’s nice and all, but the mad scientists at RED want you to be humbled in the presence of the newly announced Scarlet and EPIC digital stills and motion camera system. A system that goes from a Digital SLR camera to a full-on professional motion picture rig in less time and for less money than you can find anywhere else.

Based around what RED calls the Mysterium-X and Mysterium Monstro (no, these are not “bed room games” invented by Patrick), you can capture 1-120 fps video in up-to 24 megapixel quality depending on your configuration. There’s even a 3-D capture configuration coming. What the hell? What the hell.

The Red Scarlet is available with an arsenal of RED’s own lenses ranging from 6.5mm to 300mm, or you can purchase a Scarlet capable of taking on Nikon or Canon SLR’s lenses instead. This, gents, is photography and videography taken to the next eschelon.

More photos of the configurations after the jump. [As Seen On Acquire]

Cost: Scarlet $2,500-$12000 | EPIC $28,000-$55,000

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Another Reason Why We Love HermanMiller

According to über design firm HermanMiller, the ethos behind the Sense desk is that you need a desk that makes it easier to mirror the changes you encounter every day in work life. Sounds reasonable.

What I can say is that the Sense is an innovative desk with gorgeous lines I would be comfortable working at both work and home. The myriad of adaptabilities the Sense desk allow you to expand the desk to a massive multi-user workstation or just a simple one-person work surface.

Cost: $949 @ Herman Miller Sense

Also See: Behance Action Runner | Morgan Grays Office Chair For Men

Even Funnier Than The Previews You’ve Been Seeing

Courtesy: Universal Pictures

Think you’ve hit a rut in life? Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William) can relate. It all started while pimping Minotaur! energy drink out to school kids as a substitute to drugs. Now as an alternative to prison, the film’s two unlikely heroes have joined the sturdy wings mentoring program to serve as (you guessed it ) role models for two kids in need.

The children, played by wild card actor Bobbe J. Thompson (pictured far right) and nerd extraordinaire Christopher Mintz-Plasse (a.k.a McLovin of Superbad), are by far the funniest element of the film and had us laughing out loud from the moment they appeared. In part from sheer slapstick, but mainly because hearing certain lines from kids that young is just plain wrong.

Trust us, the brief cuts shown in trailers are only the tip of this hilarious farce and more than a few quotes are destined to join the public repeat ranks of “You’re my boy blue!” Plus the films feel good message makes it perfectly acceptable for dates. Prepare to laugh your face off.

Role Models @ Your Local Theater

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Add Equal Parts Land and Sea

Marvelous engineering masks its grueling take on your body.

We’re fascinated with the unique. When a new idea comes along that ingeniously combines multiple product attributes we can’t help but get excited. The Row Bike from Total Body Fitness was dreamed up by the same brain trust that gave us Rollerblades. Approved.

Constructed with a 7001 heat treated aluminum frame the Row Bike provides the same great total body workout of a rowing machine with the freedom of a road bike. A 7-speed Microshift Derailleur offers riders the ability to vary the intensity and the speed of their workouts and provide more comfortable long distance touring and hill climbing abilities.

Personally I skip exercise bikes. You simply don’t burn enough calories only using half your body. A Row Bike workout can burn close to 50% more calories than a stationary bike by engaging the entire body, abdominals included. The Row Bike is a great option for those looking to loose weight, cross train or just want to have some outdoor fun. If you’re having a hard time picturing how this all works check out the video at RowBike.com.

Cost: $1190

Also See: The Expresso Bike | Moots Psychlo-X Road and Cross Bicycle

There Are Fewer Better Ways To Celebrate Veterans Day

So, by now your gaming budget has probably been crushed to a bloody pulp by the relentless parade of A+ titles that have been released over the past few weeks. Prepare to part with another sixty bucks, as today marks D-Day for the latest in the highly revered Call of Duty series. This fifth iteration subtitled World at War takes players back into the fray of the WWII era previously featured in COD 2 and 3.

Expect more of what has delighted players and critics alike in the CODs of yesterday such as sublime battlefield graphics and sound, an engrossing single player campaign, and a robust multiplayer experience. You’ll be asked to survive missions from both the European and Pacific theaters, playing as troops from each Allied nation. Simply put, Call of Duty: World of War is the latest and greatest way to get your boots on the ground and slog through the much vaunted fog of war.

Just remember two things:

• The “Potato Masher” isn’t a kitchen utensil.
• This is Call of Duty, not Call of Dusty, as noted to my editors.

Cost: $60

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11th as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words:

“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

We here at GP give salute to many things, but nothing is more worthy of one then the men and women who have served this country. Originally known as Armistice Day, it officially became Veterans Day in 1954.

This salute goes to recognize those who have sacrificed and endured the hardships that come with serving one’s country. On this day we commemorate the selfless acts and dedication shown to our country and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

As a proud veteran myself I extend my arms to you and conclude with a shit hot salute.