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Friday, March 20, 2009

Monday, March 09, 2009

Need Help on New Tag Line-Please.. Thanks.

Well, the time has come where we need to come up with the perfect, short tagline that grabs people's attention and describes in a nutshell what we do, preferably with some humor so it is memorable. A close friend, Keith Fisher, came up with some really clever thoughts, see below. Our goal is to find ONE really good Tagline Don't Let Your Stuff Slow You Down 2 Don't Give Your Gadgets the Upper Hand 3 Take Back Your Commute 6 needs 1 more or 2 words Put Your Wires in Their Place 8 Put the Music Back in Your Life 6 Show Your PDA Who's Boss 3 Be Smarter than Your Smart Phone 2 Don't Let Your Wires Tie You Down 2 Connect When You Want To 4 has potential with more work/ words Connect on Your Terms 4 has potential Overcome the Clutter 2 Ditch the Office, Take the Toys 4 Great Tunes at a Moment's Notice 2 Man Purse? Rest in Peace 5 Just Say No to Fanny Packs 3 Just Say No to Man Bags 2 Who Says You Can't Take It With You? 4 has potential A Jacket that Would Make Q Proud 8 if you really could tie this one in better to BOND - I like this one Go On, Make a Spy Jealous 6 Freedom from Fanny Packs 2 Don't Let Your Stuff Get You Down 3 do not like the term STUFF Don't Let Your Stuff Slow You Down same as above Today's Digital Lifestyle,... Simplified. Sounds too much like your on your sofa listening to the stereo system Hide a Mobile Command Center in Your Pants ...... Free Your Hands and Your Mind Will Follow 4 has potential Look Like You Left it All at the Office 2 Chaos is for the Other Guy 2 Free Up for the Open Road 2 A Pocket For Everything, and Everything in its Pocket has potential Set a Speed Record through Airport Security has potential Give Your Wife Her Purse Back 2 Say Hello to Your Third Carry-on 5 Embrace Your Inner U-Haul 2 Take Life by the Pockets 5 Freedom from Belt Clips incomplete James Bond, Meet Giorgio Armani To Each According to His Carrying Capacity GOOD one It's Your Life, Take Control 3 Don't Be a Slave to Your Stuff 3 can be rewoirked better Put Your Clothing to Work for You 3 can be reworked Here are some suggestions: TEC YOU WEAR SEV - Your ultimate TEC cover-up. SEV - Your preferred protocol for personal placement Wear Your Tech Without Looking Like it Travel Like a Geek Just Dont Look Like One. Never Let Em See Your Tech Technology is Cool Belt Clips Arent Carry Everything, but Look Like Youre Not. The Difference is Inside Who says you can't take it with you

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Weekend Blog Post- Scenes from Sun Valley, plus Brand New Product-beta version testers needed

Ok, so i was kidding about the new product and testers needed. I just wanted to see if words still matter, or if video rules without words. I took the trouble to bullet point what I talked about in my post. I realize your time is valuable and before you invest in 3 minutes watching me talk about something you don't care about, you might want to know if you can skip the post or portions thereof So, here's the headlines in order of what i ramble about today. Always unscripted, and never without a dull momment :) * new tag line, TEC /You/WEAR, thoughts; morphing from SCOTTEVEST TO SeV * Live Web Cam at new Store, and ability to click to call us via skype video for help. Jorge thanks! * Should I carry more products, e.g., Monster Remote for iPhone to control iPhones/iTouch, iPod, as well as www.Mophie.com battery back, etc.. Only accessories that I personally endorse. Thoughts? * Margaux and poodles introduced. Watch Poodles Playing * Shout out to Tim Wolfe from our Chicago Fullfillment Facility who can't believe how gorgeous it is here * Wild Poodles of Sun Valley, and Poodle commercial, why Labradoodles and Golden doodles are 1/2 poodle. Poodles are much smarter than any other breed, so why combine?! * The wolf pack a mile from our house killed a cougar. Living in the Wild. * You can end here if you want, just showing the drive into Sun Valley, where you can see the mountain * All surrounding by Mt Bald, Sun Valley, Idaho This will be last post using www.blip.tv, unless you say not to end it. I change some settings so hopefully it will be better than before. Let me know if you agree to switch to YouTube, see comparisons below Scott, PS, it takes me longer but should i do summaries like this for all blog posts? If so, I will ask your help to indicate in the comments or on YouTube rating scale shown if worthwhile to watch so others won't waste their time too. Lastly, if you want to learn about anything, and I mean anything, just ask me.... You might be surprised by my answer... :-) Thanks

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

It's Snowing! Hump Day

just watch!

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Check out SCOTTEVEST's new Retail Store aka SeV Lab, and Corp HQ

Get a tour of our new retail location, where we will be streaming live video very soon.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Highlights of SCOTTEVEST Pack Windbreaker


CBS Early Show Featuring SCOTTEVEST Quantum Jacket 2-2009


360 View of Pack WIndbreaker


Sunday, February 22, 2009

Lots of Good Stuff to Report, and one not so good

watch and see btw, here's the email i got from Phil Laak, see this link if you don't know who he is. http://www.google.com/search?q=phil+laak Phil Laak to sjordan, scott show details Feb 19 (2 days ago) Reply holy cow... i can not believe that i am... at this very moment ... typing a message that will be read by the smartest guy in the entire garment industry... scott.... if i could have cloned myself into a dozen or so people way back in the day i would have sent off each clone onto a diff adventure.. in no particular order those things are 1 - gambler guy 2 - musician guy 3 - scientist guy 4 - wall street guy 5 - adventure travel coordinator guy - doing the stuff and making it happen for others... 6 - pilot guy (for ubber fast military planes) / space flight guy - what have you.. aeronautical anything 7 - circus guy - guess peoples weight... carnival operator... what have you 8 - lawyer guy - fight for truth and justice 9 - english teacher in brazil guy - absorb the culture and learn the language etc guy... 10 - spy guy - james bond anything stuff - cia - dbl agent - what have you 11 - clothes guy - making practical clothes with loads of pockets with nice feeling fabric 12 - casa nova guy - never settling down and just being the lover to thousands of woman over my lifetime since college i always kept an eye out for clothes with pockets... (cargo pants - what have you) but your stuff takes the cake... the black t- shirts with those two little pockets are full out genius by the way... full out!! ======================== there are so many good things to say about your hoodie stuff i just don't know where to start... but YOUR HOODIES ARE AMAZING.... with all the stealth places for wires and ipods they make an excellent addition to any turny where i make it deep.... amazing... just amazing... u rule... thanks for being the smartest guy in textiles phil laak degen

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Expect to be on CBS Early Show on Sat - Need your help with PR pitch

Expect to be on CBS Early Show on Sat - Need your help with PR pitch

Monday, February 16, 2009

Sunday Post- Awesome Weekend

just watch.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Hunt for Corp HQ Continues- Its all good

See the finalist, and let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Search for new Headquarters Continues-See Videos of Contenders

watch this collection of videos of the contenders and help us decide where to move.  See the link below for a reference to the maps.  It is admittedly hard to refer to properties, but if you see the list below and refer by some characteristic we will understand.

 I am not entirely sure but I think you may be able to put your comments directly on the google map from link below.  Note that Green means we really like, yellow is maybe and red is NO, but feel free to convince us otherwise.


Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Please help us find a new corporate location, and GO OBAMA

We are looking for a new corporate HQ and may also do some retail there. I posted a google map with all locations here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=114120314409051787560.0004450975e3ec05dd5ac&ll=43.689132,-114.365702&spn=0.018619,0.036864&z=15 Red is NO Yellow is Maybe Green is good possibility Videos to follow Obama rocked last night

Monday, February 09, 2009

Snow Finally, not a bad Monday after all

watch and see

Sunday, February 08, 2009

Walking Poodles in Sun Valley, Idaho- Great Day

it's a short clip

Drive to Galena Summit in my 1990 Porsche 911

Yea, it's long, but the first 5+ minutes are cool.  Basically, this is a string of videos driving on an amazing road in amazing car.  Tour of Sun Valley area, and my thoughts on family.

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

More Previews of Tropical Weigth Pack Jacket, plus my garage

Watch and see

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Back To Work in Sun Valley

just watch

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Road Trip Plans-Lucy in the Bus with Scott

OK, so I am not the Beatles, and Lucy is not in the Sky, but tomorrow she will be in the Bus, not with diamonds, but with Scott

Monday, January 26, 2009

Monday Blog Post-Planning Week Ahead

just rambling about my weekend, and upcoming week.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Weekend Blog Post-Going to Jackson Hole next weekend with Lucy

Summary of weekend, and plans to visit Jackson Hole next weekend with VW Bus.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Update from Park City/SLC, Idaho

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Sorry, last 2 posts didn't make it here on time, see below.

We are moving our blog over to WordPress and I forgot to post these 2 posts from the weekend and Monday. Sorry. Check them out.



Friday, January 16, 2009

Cleaned Up our Office, Finally

Watch/See
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Coming out with iPhone App, using Woz-i-sodes

watch and see, see this for some reference http://www.scottevest.com/company/game.shtml
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Walk to Work With Me...New Products, Patent, etc.

watch and see
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

INC. Magazine features SCOTTEVEST for Business Travel


See this link, or text below.



The Goods: Business Travel

Luggage, Revisited

Breeze through the airport and stay organized in flight with two new nonsuitcases.

A fanny pack for your airplane seat Zen Class has developed an expandable bag that slips over the seatback trays on airplanes. The Nirvana Organizer ($39.99) can hold magazines, a passport, a portable DVD player, pens, earphones, and any other travel gear. It even has a cup holder.

A wearable carry-on bag Why carry a bag to the airport when a jacket can hold everything you need? Scottevest makes shirts, jackets, and vests that have as many as 28 pockets and are perfect for travelers who carry a lot of gadgets. The new lightweight windbreaker ($75) allows you to control your iPod or smartphone through three special clear compartments. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is such a fan of Scottevest's clothing that he has starred in six short videos on the company's website.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

In Tech Today - InTechToday.com - Today's Tech News - technology news, technology news podcasts, computers, gadgets, electronics, home theater, MP3 players, cell phones, smartphones

In Tech Today - InTechToday.com - Today's Tech News - technology news, technology news podcasts, computers, gadgets, electronics, home theater, MP3 players, cell phones, smartphones

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In Tech Today's 2008 Top Picks
December 30, 2008

Another year has come to an end, and we've chosen our top picks for 2008. Like years before, this year saw many highs and lows in the world of tech products and services, and we've decided to throw the spotlight on some of our favorites. So, gather around. It's In Tech Today's Top Picks for 2008!

SCOTTEVEST Clothing

Gear: SCOTTEVEST
From jackets, to pants, to shirts, and even hats, no one does it as good as SCOTTEVEST. With a full line of clothing for both men and women, designed to look good while allowing the wearer to carry all of the electronic devices and other items so many of us have come to depend on, SCOTTEVEST is known for its incorporation of numerous hidden pockets into clothing items, which in turn expands their functionality. The best part - the hidden pockets really do hide the items you carry, leaving none of the unsightly bulges that can occur when you try to stuff your phone, keys, media player, and digital camera, for example, into pockets that were not meant to hold more than one or two things at most. With SCOTTEVEST, however, that problem is solved. Want to carry your phone, keys, wallet, media player, digital camera, a book, and even a water bottle with you while you're out and about, and not only feel as if you aren't even carrying them, but look like you aren't carrying them either? SCOTTEVEST has you covered. The weight management feature, which is built into their clothing items, allows you to carry all of the items you want to bring with you, while distributing the weight, so you never feel loaded down. The numerous pockets are also designed to lay flat and comfortably, so it never looks like you're carrying all of things you have with you on any given day. The clothing even features a patented system that allows you to run the wires from your headphones, for example, from a device in your pocket up to earbud holders near the collar, so you can enjoy your music while concealing all of the cords. How great is that? As for travel, you can carry all of your electronics and other important travel documents right in the clothing. When you reach the security station, simply remove your jacket or travel vest (leaving everything in the pockets), run it through the x-ray, pick it up and put it back on at the other side, and be on your way! It makes travelling a breeze. For everyday use, to business use, to travel, SCOTTEVEST provides you with the clothing you need to help make your life a little easier, and earns a well deserved spot on our list. We can't wait to see the new itmes they have in store for 2009.

I took off work early and went Skiing Today, for a change this Monday didn't SUCK

Just watch... :-) What a great day!

Monday, January 12, 2009

How much can you fit in a SCOTTEVEST? Watch This!!!!!

FROM DEALNEWS.COM

dealTV: How Much Can You Fit In A SCOTTeVEST?

Published January 8, 2009
dealTV: How Much Can You Fit In A SCOTTeVEST?
Finding ourselves with a couple of free minutes one afternoon, we decided to see how many of our gadgets would fit inside the SCOTTeVEST SeV Evolution Jacket.

These jackets, which are a gadget geek's dream, are littered with all sorts of pockets, so it was no easy task filling the thing up. We had to dip into our retired-device box to get anywhere near capacity. (Handspring Visor, anyone?)

At $150, it's very expensive for a lightweight jacket. But in its defense, just compare how many other jackets you'd need to buy to match the same amount of pockets (and you couldn't even wear them all at one time). The SCOTTeVEST is the best when it comes to sheer volume of storage.

Don't believe us when we say it's cavernous? Look at what we managed to get in it:

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Video Blog Post-Great Weekend!

Formats available: Windows Media (.wmv)

Saturday, January 10, 2009

What Can you Carry in Your SCOTTEVEST-watch and see!

I got lucky today. My good friend Jack Cook from www.experiencemobility.com sent me this link showing someone at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas showing off how much stuff he can carry in his SeV Fleece 5.0. Check it out below or at the source here. Thanks Jack!

Friday, January 09, 2009

Preview of New Tropical Weight Jacket with Kristin

By request, here is a preview of the new Tropical Weight jacket.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Big Day-Patent is re-issued and better than before!

See this link for full patent.

www.tokbox.com

Monday, January 05, 2009

San Diego Source > Commentary > Columnists

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Technology Correspondent
January 5, 2009 - Top 10 travel gadgets

This past year I logged a half-dozen international trips, mostly to Asia, and dozens of domestic trips, cross-country and up and down the West Coast. I'm always trying new gadgets and software applications that are designed to make my trips more productive.
My measure of a useful travel product is one that I still use after three or four trips and one that brings a smile as I use it for its neat design or cleverness. So here's my top 10 favorites that I don't leave home without.
Apple AirPort Express Base Station -- This little device that resembles a power adapter for an Apple notebook without a cord, turns your hotel room with a wired connection into a WiFi hotspot. Plug the room's Ethernet cable into it and plug it into an AC outlet. In about 30 seconds you'll have a secure WiFi zone allowing you to use your computer anywhere in the room, even the bed, and not tied to a desk. It also lets multiple users have Internet access. $99.
Google Maps -- Google Maps on a BlackBerry, iPhone or other smart phones has been amazingly useful while traveling to faraway places. The free application shows where you are down to street level and lets you mark locations on the map to find them again. I've used it in the middle of the Australian Outback, in China and in Europe. I recently used it on a train outside of Amsterdam to figure out that I had gotten onto the wrong line and was heading in the wrong direction. While not required, it works best with a smartphone that has built-in GPS.
The LugBuddy -- This clever elastic cord contraption lets me carry any bag on top of my rolling bag by just strapping it up against the handle. It's easily adjustable and holds everything from a wide duffle bag to a briefcase, jacket or package of any size or shape. $15 (lugbuddy.com).
ScottEVest Evolution Jacket -- This helps solve the problem of high fees for checked luggage. By stuffing the 25 pockets you can carry on an additional 20 or 30 pounds of gadgets including phones, water bottles (empty of course), cameras, magazines and music players. Or you can wear it while strolling for a walk in a far-away city carrying your camera and accessories in the pockets instead of carrying a separate bag. $150 (scottevest.com).
Belkin portable mini surge outlet -- As soon as I get into my hotel room I plug this into one of the scarce outlets and have three AC outlets plus 2 USB ports for keeping all my electronics charged. The unit rotates on the socket so it works regardless of the outlet's location. $24 (belkin.com).
iPhone case and battery -- I've been using the InCase Power Slider battery and case that works with the iPhone 3G, a great phone, but with hardly enough battery power to get through the day. This case turns the phone into a chunky, yet streamlined package that doubles the battery life, great for my transpacific flights. $99 (goincase.com).
A leather case with battery from Tekkeon does much the same for $70. Its boxier design looks less sleek, but it enables the iPhone to stand up on its side to watch movies. (tekkeon.com).
Garmin Nuvi GPS -- If you plan to drive in strange cities a portable GPS is a must. I've been using an old model Garmin Nuvi, proving that even the basic model works fine. It relieves stress and provides guidance wherever you are. Some of the newer models now contain maps of Europe as well as North America. $149 to about $700 (garmin.com).
Skype -- Less a gadget and more a service, Skype lets me call home from anywhere in the world for about 2 cents per minute. I use it with a MacBook with its built-in mic and speaker. No extra headphones needed.
3G data modem -- While WiFi is fine where it's available, it can't compete with the broad availability of a cellular 3G connection that's accessible nearly everywhere. I've been using Sprint's 3G data service and a Novatel U727 USB modem that connects in seconds. The biggest problem is you can't roam outside the United States, as none of the U.S. carriers have widespread data roaming agreements.
FlightStats -- This great Web site (flightstats.com) provides a wealth of up-to-date travel information including flight status, delays, airport conditions, and even free alerts of a flight's departure and arrival. A great feature is its historical data showing on-time stats of every flight. Flight status info using the same data is available as an iPhone app called Flight Status ($5).
So what have I abandoned for 2009?
Universal adapters such as the iGo for powering multiple devices. They're bulky, use expensive proprietary tips that easily get lost, and are not as useful as more and more devices are using USB connectors to charge.
Tiny Bluetooth headphones -- They're more of a pain than a simple wired headset. Their talk quality is inferior, you need to remember to keep them charged, and they often fail to connect to the phone.
Netbooks -- While a real novelty and very compact for travel, I've found them to be very slow and often missing the applications and files I needed. In addition the small keyboard makes typing painful. And even though it saves two or three pounds, that's insignificant when your briefcase weights 25 or 30 pounds.

Baker is the author of "From Concept to Consumer," published by Financial Times Press. He has developed and marketed consumer and computer products for Polaroid, Apple, Seiko and others, holds 30 patents and is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Phil can be heard on KOGO AM the first Sunday of each month. Send comments to phil.baker@sddt.com. Comments may be published as Letters to the Editor. Phil's blog is blog.philipgbaker.com and his Web site is philipgbaker.com.

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Happy New Year-Poodle Swimming in the Snow

Happy New Year! Watch Lucy, my crazy spinning poodle, retrieve frisbee in 4 feet of snow.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)