If your mom dabbles in tech (mostly to get around faster, to stay connected with friends and family, and to surf her favorite blogs) but still likes her gadgets to look clean, then she's a lady after my own heart. Getting your mom to gravitate toward new gadgets can be a great way for her to use the latest streamlined technology to stay informed and have fun. Here's how I'd wire the geek chic mom who wants her gadgets to serve a purpose but wants to be entertained in the process.
It just seems fitting that radios have a retro look to them. I mean come on, it was as early as 1960 when Sony introduced its first transistorized radio and that was way before ghetto blasters, CD players, MP3 devices and of course, way before the invention of the iPod. This Evoke-1S from Pure Digital embodies retro-chicness with an abundance of modern flair. 
Showcased on CrunchGear, these radios come with an auxiliary input for your iPod, station presets, a clear OLED display and a charge pack ready for 24 hours of portable listening between charges. The encasing is real wood and made out of EcoPlus products which are designed and manufactured to minimize their environmental impact. Choose from cherry veneer casework or real maple like the one shown here. They will be available this September for around $200.
You've probably noticed the ads for the new Flip Video camera across the The Sugar Network recently. To thank Pure Digital Technologies for their sponsorship, I thought I would take a minute to remind you that the beginning of summer means juggling BBQs, graduations and family functions every weekend. If you're like me and slightly tired of taking digital pictures that don't exhibit the laughter and fun your family has together, or those first steps your niece is about to take, the Flip Video camera is the perfect device to capture the more lively summer moments.
The Flip Video has garnered a lot of attention for being sleek, light, and inexpensive in comparison to larger video cameras. Also, the quality of the footage is comprable to other, more expensive camcorders. All of that is awesome, but I fell in love with it because it's just plain simple to use and widely available. On top of the usual "power," "play," "delete," and "record" buttons, it features a built-in Flip Video software program that launches directly from the camcorder (see the flip out USB arm? It plugs right into your computer). This means you can easily upload videos onto your computer or YouTube without the hassle of buying additional software.
You can get your own Pure Digital Flip Video Camera online and in stores at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Costco and Red Envelope. Learn more here.
You may have noticed the ads for the new Flip Video camera across the The Sugar Network recently. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you just how fabulous this camera is.
It's gotten a lot of press for being sleek, easy to use and fitting right into your purse or diaper bag, but I fell in love with it because it's just plain simple to use. On top of the usual "power," "play," "delete," and "record" buttons, it features a built-in Flip Video Software Program that launches directly from the camcorder (see the flip out USB arm? It plugs right into your computer). This means you can easily upload videos onto your computer or YouTube without the hassle of buying additional software. For $119, it's a real steal.
You can get your own Pure Digital Flip Video Camera online and in stores at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Costco and Red Envelope. Learn more here.
