Rock Star Jeff Scott Soto Takes SurfShelf on Tour!
Jeff Scott Soto
So, it was a normal day at the office last week when all of a sudden I get an email from Jeff Scott Soto asking if he can come to our office to buy a SurfShelf before he leaves the next day on tour to London.
JSS wants to come by our office to grab a SurfShelf to take on tour?!? HECK YEAH!
So about two hours later I’m shaking hands with a true rock star. And he’s a totally cool guy too… very down to Earth and extremely personable. He’s one of those guys who has a super cool vibe about him without even trying.
To keep in top shape as necessary to jam on-stage, Jeff uses elliptical trainers in the hotels between shows… and he’s on them pretty much every day. Now with his SurfShelf, he’s able to watch DVDs and online TV on his laptop while he keeps himself fit.
If you’re not familiar with JSS, he’s been rockin’ for over 25 years with a wide variety of killer bands (he was the lead singer for Journey for their 2006 tour, Talisman, etc.), other artists and on his own (I’m spinning his solo album “Lost in Translation” as I write this post!).
Currently he’s touring with Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their holiday show. And my wife and I are definitely going to hit the show when it comes through LA and San Diego in early Dec.
Check out his sites below. You’ll find great sample tracks that totally rock as well as lots of great videos, photos and back stories…
and of course the JSS post about SurfShelf he wrote on his MySpace blog… how cool is that?!?
Thanks Jeff! Can’t wait to see your show soon!
Treadmill Review Sites
What treadmill should you buy?
Are you in the market for a new treadmill? If so, how do you know which one to buy? I get emails all the time asking me which treadmill are the best, and of course, of these, which work the best with the SurfShelf.
Luckily, the SurfShelf fits most of them, so the real decision is which treadmill is going to meet your specific needs. And of course, at the right price. Then you can transform the one you pick into an entertainment station / treadmill desk with the SurfShelf laptop holder.
With all the different brands of treadmills available these days, it’s difficult to know which ones to consider. Your decision also depends of course on how much money you are willing to spend.
To make life easier, I suggest first visiting a few treadmill review sites. You can’t actually buy treadmills on most of these sites, but they review all of the top brands and models to get you started. Here are a few that I am aware of:
1. www.treadmillreview.net
2. www.treadmilladviser.com
3. www.treadmilltalk.com
4. www.treadmill-ratings-n-reviews.net
5. www.exerciseequipmentexpert.com
6. www.treadmill-tips.com
7. www.treadmill-ratings-reviews.com
8. www.toptreadmilltips.com
You’ll see that treadmills can range in price from a few hundred dollars to many thousands, with one of the most expensive models being the WalkStation treadmill desk by Steelcase that costs $4500 for the base model (options are additional).
But don’t worry, you won’t need to spend nearly this much if you don’t want to. Check out the review sites above and in my next post I’ll list a few online stores that have great deals.
Have fun,
Randy
#1 Gadget Site Gizmodo.com Loves the SurfShelf Treadmill Laptop Holder
The SurfShelf received a fantastic product review this week on Gizmodo.com!
If you like gadgets, then I’m sure you’ve heard of Gizmodo.com… it’s the top gadget site on the Internet. We love Gizmodo, and it has been a dream of ours to be reviewed on their site…once you’re on Gizmodo, you’ve arrived.
The fact that they contacted us asking if they could review the SurfShelf was absolutely HUGE! And now that the review is up, we couldn’t be happier.
Here’s the link:
Gizmodo Review: SurfShelf Treadmill Stand For Laptops Is Brilliant
“This is one of my favorite inventions ever.”
- Jason Chen, Editor of Gizmodo.com (09/01/09)
Did Jason just say “ever”?
Here’s a guy who is THE EDITOR of GIZMODO.com, the #1 gadget review site on Internet, who reviews thousands upon thousands of really cool inventions for a living, saying that the SurfShelf is one of HIS FAVORITE INVENTIONS EVER!
WOW! That is the best compliment I think we’ve ever had!
Here’s his full review (without his pictures)…
“The SurfShelf does what many home-made and Ikea-bought shelves, tables and stands do: put your laptop in front of your face while you’re walking on a treadmill. And it works beautifully.
The Price: $40
The Verdict: This is one of my favorite inventions ever. Treadmill computing—or using a treadputer—is one of those ideas that’s ideal for out-of-shape people who work at home, since you’re still capable of doing all the work you were doing before, except now your legs are moving. Its major barrier is the fact that you had to have a treadmill, plus a stable enough platform to keep your laptop on. If you could rig that up yourself, great, but most of us were too lazy or too disinclined to. Now it just costs $40.
To answer your first question, yes, it is ill-advised to type and run at the same time. But typing and walking fast, or running and just watching something on your computer works just fine. In fact, I’m typing this entire review up while I’m walking on my treadmill.
How it works: The SurfShelf consists of two interlocking polycarbonate pieces supported by either one or two straps to your treadmill, elliptical or stationary bike. If rigged up correctly—something I had to ask for help with—it’s incredibly stable, capable of supporting somewhere in the neighborhood of 55 pounds. Plenty solid enough for your laptop provided you don’t constantly lean on it.
This thing has basically turned working into exercise. By spending 2-3 hours a day typing, emailing, and reviewing while walking, you basically get free calorie burn doing something you’d be doing anyway! According to Nike+, 2 hours of fast walking while working burns 1,000 calories. And even if you’re not lucky enough to work from home, being able to watch YouTube or BitTorrented content makes any workout go faster.
Assuming you already own a treadmill that’s gathering dust, the SurfShelf is the easiest way of getting you back on that thing. And if you’re a freelancer or the type of person who spends much of your day on a computer, this could be the healthiest gadget you buy this year.
Here’s the link again if you want to see his pics:
Gizmodo.com Review: SurfShelf Treadmill Stand For Laptops Is Brilliant
Thanks Jason, that was awesome!
Sell the SurfShelf on Your Site & Earn Extra Money!
Sell the SurfShelf on your own site and earn extra money for yourself!
SurfShelf is excited to announce that we have joined the Commission Junction affiliate marketing network!
What does this mean?
It means that for every SurfShelf you help sell, we’ll pay you a commission. It’s that simple. We also have an incentive program to pay you even more money for extra sales.
We could all use a little extra money these days, and this is a great way to earn it. And because the SurfShelf makes people happy and healthy, it’s good karma for everybody!
And, we’ll provide you with all the marketing materials you’ll need including copy for your website and a wide variety of new banner ads.
You’ll also be included in all of our promotions including summer fun, back-to-school, winter holidays, New Year’s resolution season, etc.
How do you sell SurfShelfs?
Actually, once a potential customer hears about the SurfShelf, the product pretty much sells itself. The only problem is that not many people know about it yet.
So that’s where you come in… put up our banners on your site and use them to drive traffic our way. Tell your friends on Facebook and MySpace, Twitter about it, write a blog post… you get the picture. We’ll keep track of all the sales that come from your site (Commission Junction does this for us) and we’ll cut you a check each month. Cha-ching! It’s that easy.
How do you sign up?
If you are currently a member of the Commission Junction network, you’re all ready to get started. Just go to www.cj.com and search on keyword “SurfShelf” to sign up for our affiliate program and download our banners for your site.
If you are not yet a member of Commission Junction yet but would like to join, please GO HERE to join our program. It only takes a minute to join and is totally FREE.
Please let us know if you have any questions by using our Contact Us form.
We look forward to having you on our team!
Thanks!
Randy
Tueasday’s Tip for a Happy and Healthy Life (week 8)
Today’s Tip: Try something new at least once a week
Over time, we all gather a set of constricting habits that trap us in a zone of supposed comfort. This “comfort zone” is usually well below our potential to live a fully realized happy and healthy life. Soon our habits slip below the level of our consciousness, but they still determine what we think and ultimately determine what we can and cannot do—and what we cannot even bring ourselves to try. As long as you let these habits rule, you’ll be stuck in a rut. When was the last time you tried something totally new? How often do you step outside you comfort zone?
Variety is important! We have all heard the saying that “Varity is the Spice of Life.” It’s true with the foods you eat as well because it’s the best way of ensuring you get all the nutrients you need.
There aren’t any “Super Foods” that contain all the nutrients you need. You really need a wide variety to receive all the protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins it requires for good health. By consuming spices, vegetables, fruit, different whole grains, tea, nuts, seeds you are ensuring you will get enough antioxidants both in quantity and variety.
Here is something new to try:
Purple Baby Artichokes
Braised Purple Baby Artichokes
First remove all large outer leaves, trim stems, cut in half lengthwise – do not clean out center leaves, the entire baby artichoke will be tender enough to eat.
In a large sauté pan add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan, enough white wine to cover artichokes (you will need quite a bit of ww so use a good one but not so good that you will cry as you poor it into the pan – you will need to add more as the artichokes soak it up) a couple smashed garlic cloves and juice from half a lemon, cook over low heat for about an hour or until tender.
Serve as an appetizer or over risotto and don’t forget to drink the rest of your white wine – like you really need me to tell you that.
