I knew I had my fill of pink gadgets when I was cruising around CES a couple of weeks ago, but who knew I'd see so many bedazzled cell phone cases!
The following cases are a far cry from Case-Mate's diamond encrusted iPhone case, but they are inexpensive and fit on a variety of cell phone models. Some are covered with glitter while others, like the BlackBerry Pearl case, have crystals surrounding the screen area. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have a case that's a little less flashy. . . Although if I had to pick a favorite, this one would definitely be it. Have a peek at the ones below and tell me which one appeals to you the most!
Whenever I use my MacBook on my lap, it always feels as though it is burning my legs since it gets so incredibly hot. So maybe an iPod can burn through a man's pants, but did you know that a laptop caught on fire while on a bed? According to Engadget, a man's IBM ThinkPad R50e burned right through his mattress shortly after he went to bed. Luckily he hadn't fallen asleep yet and was able to put the fire out. And get this, the laptop's screen may have went up in flames, but he's still able to use the laptop by connecting it to an external screen. . . Scary but true!
With Macworld 2008 just about wrapped-up and put away, we're left to reflect on what we won't be getting from Apple this year (just check out your comments on what the MacBook Air left out)! The New York Times couldn't help but ask if Steve Jobs has abandoned his thought that people want to own their content, as evidenced by his embracing rentals of movies on iTunes for Apple TV. If this is the case then why hasn't he done the same for music?
The article points out that the same technology that enables movie rentals for Apple TV is also found in newer iPods, so why can't we rent songs and albums? Whether it would be unpopular or not, Apple has made the decision for us. I think most of the time, I would want to own my music, especially at just 99 cents a song, but renting music could be a throwback to the days when we borrowed our friends' CDs for a week to test them out. So tell me what you think — Would you rent music or would you rather own it?
This week was definitely devoted to the MacBook Air and the hype-filled annual keynote of Steve Jobs at the annual Macworld event in San Francisco. In just four days, the world's littlest laptop managed to spawn controversy and carrying cases, and steal the thunder of everything else that happened this week in the tech world. If you got caught up in the MacBook madness, check out our slideshow to see what else you missed!
I'm looking for signs of Spring anywhere I can get it, and when I saw these laptop and cell phone bags from Finnish company Golla at CES, I knew they would seriously stave off my winter doldrums. So bright and cheery — Wouldn't you agree that the lower pattern looks very much like another Finnish company Marimekko, no?
I have liked what Golla has brought to the table in the past, and these prints continue to be pretty and stylish without being too girly, which is exactly the balance I like to see. Now all they need to do is make a pretty floral one for the MacBook Air, and I'll be all set! Check out more styles below!
After yesterday's gold Gilty iPhone Case, I didn't know if you'd be all golded out, but it's not every day I see something stylish that's made specifically for a BlackBerry. This python BlackBerry Purse by Violet May is not your average cell phone case, to say the least. For starters, it holds more than just your BlackBerry — business cards, money, notes, you name it. And it's one of those purses that acts as a gadget holder and fashion accessory, kind of like the Zac Posen cell phone clutch. The worst part about it is the price tag, which is $390! Forget the price for a minute; would you use it to carry your BlackBerry?
Let's just hope that if you ever need surgery, your MD is an avid gamer! USA Today is reporting on a study performed by the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, which found that surgical residents who got their game on for an hour before diving into virtual surgery scored 48 percent higher on tool control and performance. This isn't the first time we've heard of hospitals incorporating the Wii into their practices: Rehab and physical therapy physicians have already been successfully using the Wii to remedy movement and balance issues.
However, not all games offer the same benefits. Titles like Marble Mania, where the player uses calculated and small movements with the Wii Remote, are better than, say, Super Mario Galaxy or Wii Sports. Unfortunately, saving the galaxy and perfecting your golf swing do not directly affect your ability to perform open heart surgery. Who knew? If you want to get in on some surgical action of your own, check out Trauma Center. It may just tide you over until you finish med school.
I knew I had my fill of pink gadgets when I was cruising around CES a couple of weeks ago, but who knew I'd see so many bedazzled cell phone cases! 
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