No workspace is complete without a few fun desk accessories, but I can't decide if this Kung Fu Kids Tape Dispenser falls into the chic category. On the one hand, it's simple, clean and a real conversation starter. I mean Kung Fu and Martial arts are all about enhancing the "chi" that flows within the body - something we should all focus on while sitting out our desks. On the other hand, it might encourage far too many "Grasshopper" jokes from your overeager boss. It costs $5.99. Source
I've recently noticed that more and more women are trading in their huge laptop bags for more simple laptop carriers. When I created a poll asking how people carry their laptops, many geeksugar readers said they use slim laptop bags or sleeves instead of larger, often heavy and chunky carriers.
These laptop bags by Puma fit in that category of functional and stylish. Best of all, they only cost $20 and are available in fun colors like pink carnation, black-steel, red and baltic-sea (shown here)!
Last week I shared video footage from the iPhone launch in San Francisco, which exposed the fact that there were very few women (in comparison to men) that stood in line for the iPhone. I think the extreme ratio points to the fact that women tend to be smarter tech shoppers and generally less interested in standing in lines just so they can say they purchased a product on its launch day. Of course that doesn't mean women won't buy the iPhone, because as Shiny Shiny points out, it is the "prettiest phone to come out since the LG Prada" and features a "really easy to use interface."
According to NPR, some experts are saying women may surpass gadget geeks as the largest consumer segment likely to adopt the new $600 iPhone. NPR claims empty nesters, single 20s, dual-income couples and divorced women will be at the top of the iPhone customer list (not necessarily during the launch stage, but down the line). That group is a tad unusual, because it includes some unorthodox gadget consumers.
The claims are based on Credit Suisse report, which puts the iPhone in the luxury product category with Motorola's pink - and once pricey - Razr phone. What do you think? Will more women buy the iPhone because it's considered a "luxury gadget"?
Saving energy never looked so good! Discovered on Yanko Design, these sleek white Energy Saving Adapters by designer Giles Belley are said to reduce the energy consumption of electronics left in standby mode in half. Each module corresponds to a device and when energy is being wasted, a layer of light will glow on the surface of the adapter. This light is intended to warn the user that unnecessary energy is being used and that they should turn off the device. If it does not get turned off, the adapter will automatically shut it down after three minutes. An ingenious design, but somewhat worrisome for a person like me who leaves unsaved work open while my laptop is asleep and prays it doesn't shut down!
Congratulations to woodycakes for being the top talker on geeksugar for the month of June and the winner of an adorable tee shirt. Woodycakes not only left 317 comments on geeksugar, but she also bookmarked some great geek gear in the Tech Channel.
Of course, the Top Talker for July will also be awarded a geeksugar Tee shirt, so it's time for you to step up your game and start talking!
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Well at least it brings us back in time, when things like the Nintendo Wii and iPhone didn't exist - can you imagine? I'll give you a little hint on this one, well actually a big hint - this actress basically looks the same as she did five years ago in this pic... hair (hint) and all. Any idea who it is? Leave all your guesses below!
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I always like finding tiny gadgets that you can throw in a bag and take with you traveling or on-the-go, but I'm wondering if this is taking tiny to the extreme. These miniature wooden speakers which were displayed on Geekologie may look like a concept creation, but they actually do work! Straight from Korea, these speakers have an output of 1.5 watts and can give you five hours of playback. Priced at $45. And I thought the Cuby was ultra small?! What do you think about these nouveau speakers? Leave your comments below!
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