November 24, 2007
Gift Guide, Online Obsessions
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Wondering how to avoid all the holiday shopping crowds this year? Black Friday is so two years ago… the new thing is Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is the Monday following Thanksgiving, which has been labeled by online retailers as the official online shopping kick-off for the holiday season. (So keep an eye out for online incentives such as free shipping!)
Don’t worry, you can still find all the best deals and sales, you’re just bypassing the lines. Here are some Cyber Monday sources to help you out just in case ;-):
Yahoo’s Bargains & Sales Center
Shop.org’s Cyber Monday Site
Shopzilla
Gifts.com (one of my personal favorites)
***While you are playing Santa Clause online however, PLEASE beware of the fraud Grinches. Here are some tips on how to practice safe online shopping.
Safe Shopping Everyone!!
November 22, 2007
Gadgets & Gismos, Tech
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Ever think those Star Trek glasses would become stylish and trendy? Ya, me neither. So when I saw what I’m about to bring to your attention, naturally I was more than impressed. Virtual video goggles for your video iPod. Ohh yes.
Plug these babies directly into your iPod and see a projected 24 inch screen in front of you. No batteries, cables, or bulk. These virtual goggles just feed off of the power from your iPod. They don’t get very hungry however, seeing as though a 30-gig iPod lasts longer than two hours.
You can wear these inside or outside, literally taking your favorite videos, tv shows, and music videos everywhere with you.
If you want to step it up, go for the MyVu Solo Plus Edition Goggles. At only $199.95, the Solo Plus Edition works with the whole iPod collection: video iPod, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod classic, and all the 5th generation video iPods. These also can be charged with a polymer battery, which steps up your viewing pleasure to four hours!
Style is important… but in this case, I think we’ll make an exception!
November 16, 2007
Tech Clash
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With Christmas rapidly approaching, many will have to make a crucial decision – Playstation 3 or Wii? These are two vastly different video game systems, so it all boils down to what type of gamer you are. Some people want to sit on the couch and veg out; others want to feel like they are part of the action. Whatever the case may be, these two systems offer distinctly different kinds of gameplay.
If you are the kind of person who doesn’t like to sit around lazily and play video games, then the Wii is the way to go. The wireless “controllers” are basically like 3D motion sensors which can sense how fast and in what direction you are moving the controller. The Wii turns games, especially sports ones like tennis, into more of an activity than a sluggish way to kill time. Instead of merely hitting a sequence of buttons on a typical controller, you have to physically swing the controller like a tennis racket. It’s hard not to move your feet and step into each swing like you would if you were in an actual tennis match, and I’ve seen even fit people work up a little sweat after a few games. This kind of action appeals to a much broader range of people, as anyone from children to adults – regardless of how good you are at “normal” video games – can pick up a Wii controller and have a great time.
While the Wii may offer remarkably active involvement, those who enjoy amazing gameplay and incredible graphics cannot shy away from the Playstation 3. This thing can even play Blu-Ray DVDs, which in case you aren’t familiar are basically high definition DVDs that can play in 1080p (if you are still completely clueless what this means, you need to go buy a new TV). The most realistic commercial video game system around, the PS3 is downright amazing. Even when playing online – which in older systems used to a rough experience because of how much lag there – you can barely notice a difference in gameplay. The graphics in sports games are so good that you can see sweat beading down players’ foreheads. Plus, unlike the Wii, the PS3 is actually consistently available in stores. They’ve even been so kind as to offer a 40GB version now, which starts at $399.
Here is a great diagram from The Onion to help analyze this great debate further:
November 15, 2007
Gadgets & Gismos
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If you are like me, then you have been trying to find a Wii since the day they came out. I’m never in the right place at the right time so of course it came as no surprise to me when I would show up at Target 5 minutes after they had just sold their last Wii. After weeks of hearing, “I’m sorry, we’re all sold out,” you start to lose your ammo.
Well guess what? Not only do we now have a chance at getting a Wii, but we can get one for only $79! Amazon is starting a huge sale on Thanksgiving Day and all you have to do is go vote for the Wii over the PS3 and 360. Of course there is a slight catch, as with all good things in life, but it is still a great deal.
Check this out…
November 8, 2007
Gadgets & Gismos, Tech
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Hold the phone (no pun intended)… you mean my iPhone isn’t self-cleaning after all? Gasp. I could’ve sworn I heard that somewhere. Or maybe it was self-healing… yes, regeneration, that was it. Silly me.
Of course. Why wouldn’t you put two black rubber sleeves on your fingers before touching your phone? I am so relieved that someone finally thought of a solution to prevent scandalous and promiscuous finger prints from touching the blessed iPhone screen in all of its innocence.
My question is, do people just always have these on? Or do they whip them on as the phone is ringing… Because that would be just so convenient to have rubber fingers on all the time. In fact, maybe we can learn to limit all finger contact to the pointer finger and thumb. Imagine–driving, sipping a cup of tea, petting your dog–these rubbers really have the potential to change the world.
Although, maybe they should make skin-colored rubber fingers… or maybe they should invent a surgery where you can rubbertize the skin on your thumb and pointer finger so that you don’t leave a smudge on anything!
Discuss amongst yourselves…
November 7, 2007
Gadgets & Gismos
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Apple began to make its attack on Generation Limbo with the emergence of stylish technology. First, the commonality of the iPod spread in 2003 as the iPod mini flooded college campuses. Then came the MacBook notebook computer, easing PC users into Mac life with an adorable and manageable lap top. Just as the tech-savvy crowd was getting sucked into this phenomenon, the MacBookPro became more and more common. The Mac craze is not limited to but definitely has grown up with GenLimbo, which in turn has spawned the products of this stylish technology revolution, whom I like to refer to as Mac Enthusiasts.
Mac enthusiasts demonstrate the true meaning of “brand advocates.” Not only do they love the brand, but they truly live it. Examples? Those crazies who were camped out in the rain in front of the Apple Store the night before the iPhone came out. The people who truly have the whole iPod family (Shuffle, Nano, Classic, iTouch…). The people who purchased the iPhone in the first week because they figured those 2 extra months of having the phone would cause enough joy and happiness to justify the extra $200. Those who will not plug their MacBookPro into the same power strip as a PC. If you read AppleInsider as part of your morning ritual. You know who you are.
If you are one of these Mac Enthusiasts of which I speak of, hats off to you. And Steve Jobs, hats off to you as well. Thank you for creating such an inspiring brand that we (Mac Enthusiasts) can all truly admire and want to be a part of, constantly producing new ideas and products which keep us guessing what and when the next will make its appearance.
October 14, 2007
Gadgets & Gismos
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You know what a truly great thing in this world is.. the bobblehead. Whether for a Valentine’s gift or your last purchase before crossing the border from Mexico back into the US, the bobblehead will always bring a smile to someone’s face.
By the way, just when you’re thinking that this blog post is the most random thing you’ve ever seen, allow me to introduce you to something slightly more random: the top ten most popular bobble-heads, according to Bobble Head World.
1. Jesus
2. Donald Trump Apprentice
3. Homer Simpson
4. Family Guy Stewie
5. Virgin Mary
6. Ringtail Lemur of Madagascar
7. Beavis and Butthead
8. Brett Favre Green Bay Packers
9. McDonald’s Hamburglar
10. Spammy from SPAM®
Like, I get Homer Simpson and Brett Favre, but can someone please explain #6-Ringtail Lemur of Madagascar to me?
Also, if you want to take a more unique approach with your bobblehead, you can create a custom bobblehead from its face to its clothes. All you have to do is send in a photo. Sweet.
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