Like most everything it sells, Anthro’s eNook is ridiculously overpriced at $399, but it is so cool you don’t really care.
Unfortunately, Anthro insists on using stupid Flash to display pictures of the eNook so you’ll have to visit the site to see what it looks like, but it is essentially a wall-mounted storage area designed to hold (and charge) gadgets like cameras, cell phones, iPods and laptops. According to an Anthro press release,
eNook makes the most of limited space. When closed, it extends only a few inches from the wall. With a simple press of the push-to-open magnetic door latch, the ¾” thick work surface safely eases down a 30-W workspace that is deep enough to accommodate a laptop computer, mouse, and a notepad.
Accessories can be added to customize the e-Nook. Several peripheral perches will enhance storage space for items such as cell phones, PDAÂ’s, and cameras. A power strip can be attached inside the flip down electronics door area to provide 8 outlets for charging the electronic equipment.
The e-Nook has built-in ventilation to protect electronic equipment from over-heating, and an integrated cable management to keep cables out of the way and out of sight, with an accessible power and cable storage area at the bottom of the unit, for quick access. The laptop can be safely stored in the laptop storage tray provided.
That’s exactly the sort of thing I need to organize all of my portable gadgets. The eNook will be shipping in November. Hmm . . . Christmas is coming . .