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Picture Perfect Tech: Phone From Casino Royale

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:01:17 -0700

Sony Ericsson's special silver and black versions of the K800 and K790 Cyber-shot camera phone took center screen in Casino Royale and if it means being one step closer to Bond man Daniel Craig I don't know how anyone could resist them.

The exclusive camera phones, which were available for a limited period of three months, are highly capable mobile phones that also provide a 3.2 Megapixel camera with Autofocus, Xenon Flash for lowlight conditions and BestPic, which allows the user to take nine pictures of a moving object simultaneously and choose to keep the best shot. It also allows high speed 3G data transfer then allows the user to share images easily and instantly so you can share them with friends, colleagues - or even MI6 – as you take their picture.

Since releasing the first model, Sony Ericsson has come out with newer versions of the phone so if you really want one you still have a chance. For an up-close look at the phone read more

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Sony Thinks Pink In The Name of Cancer Prevention

GeekSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:00:48 -0700

There's a rift between pink gadget lovers and haters. Most of us hate when manufacturers use rosy hues in a lame, 18th Century attempt at attracting attention from females, but then again, some pink gadgets are just plain cute.

Pink also happens to be the color of Breast Cancer Awareness and as the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, retailers across the country, including Sony VAIO, are joining the fight to find a cure for breast cancer by creating special editions of some of their bestselling products.

This October, Sony VAIO will donate $100,000 from the proceeds of a limited time Sony VAIO pink bundle that includes a VAIO Pink CR Series notebook accompanied by a pink mouse and pink carrying case. The laptop is $1,250 and is available on SonyStyle.com and Sony Style stores. It also happens to be the same computer Daniel Craig used as James Bond in Casino Royale. Of course, his was a little more camouflaged.

LG Announces Spiffy 'Santa Rosa' Laptop Lineup

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:30:37 -0700

After rumors of the upcoming LG laptop line "Santa Rosa" leaked across the web the company decided to make a legit announcement regarding the five upcoming X-Notes based on Intel's new chipset. The laptops range in size from about 12 inches to 15.4 inches and the top of the line model will feature Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, 2 GB of RAM, a Super Multi DVD Drive and Next Gen Wireless-N. The Santa Rosa, which reminds me of the Sony Vaio we saw in Casino Royale and the Holiday, will be released in Korea first.

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This Week On Geeksugar - Wifi Rabbit Rules The Radio!

GeekSugar — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:00:58 -0700

Are you bored with your old stereo? Fed up with the overwhelmingly confusing plethora of ugly looking internet radio stations? Ever thought about using a wifi rabbit instead?
Can you guess what celebrity we spotted waiting for an important call and showing off her BlackBerry 8700? Hint: She recently just returned from a romantic rendezvous.
My friend refuses to buy a digital camera and I decided it's finally time for me to help her out. Got any suggestions? Help me find her the perfect camera in time for her birthday party next week.
Microsoft has announced it will extend its online gaming service for its Xbox consoles to all those gamers who use Windows PCs to play games over the Internet. News that is sure to please gamers like singer Natasha Bedingfield and fabulous geeky gamer girls like Ingrid Diaz of Play Girlz.

Haven't you always wanted to have the same cell phone as Bond man Daniel Craig? The Cyber-shot camera phone took center screen in Casino Royale and stole my heart.
If you're sick and tired of being part of the vanilla masses, you probably need the adorable Emotibud Earbud Set. They're colorful, fun and well, the cutest headphones ever!

Rumor has it that the American game developer and distributor Electronic Arts is attempting to create a Harry Potter game which will utilize the new Wii-Mic. Basically the Wii remote will double as a magic wand so users can use the mic in conjunction with gestures to cast spells.
This photo of a young Israeli schoolgirl proudly displaying a Leonardo DiCaprio sticker on her cell phone as she waits outside Leo's main squeeze Bar Refaeli's house, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Hollywood heartthrob made my day. Do I blame her? Not one bit.

Tech News Roundup - 'Waiting' Sign Makes Lines More Fun?

GeekSugar — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:08:49 -0700

Will a 'waiting' sign make lines more fun? - Techie Diva
'Join us for Pong' tee shirt all over blogsophere - TMZ
Turn your vinyl records into an iPod case - Shiny Shiny
Casino Royale Blu-ray cracks Amazon top 10; HD DVD slipping? - Crave
Cute folding mini keyboard - Popgadget
A beginners guide to setting up a wireless network - Lifehacker
Violet May Peppermint White Rose laptop bag - Luxist

What About the Gadget Oscars?

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:09:15 -0800

I am sure you've noticed I've been in Oscar mode, wondering what gadget-filled flicks will take home the golden statues this weekend, but what about awards for all the funny gadget moments in movies? Tech Digest is putting together a great faux Movie Gadget Oscars list that I couldn't help but share. They are asking for reader help, so if you feel compelled, you can share your picks.

Most Gratuitous Gadget Product Placement: Note, Casino Royale is as much a shoe-in for this award as Mirren is for the Best Actress category in the real world.
Most iPoddable Soundtrack: Which film had the best choons this year? Which considering Dreamgirls has three of the five Best Song nominations in the real Oscars, and the Crazy Frog bio-pic has yet to be released, should be an easy choice.
Achievement in HD-worthy Explosions: This is the proper award for special effects. Meaty fireballs are the reason we bought our HD tellies. Well, that and the football. If someone contrives an enormous explosion in a football movie, they win this gong by default.

Visit Tech Digest for the full list and rules.

Download Of The Day: Scenario Poker

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:08:56 -0800

My boyfriend has been obsessed with Poker for the past few years, but I didn't jump on the bandwagon until recently after seeing Casino Royale, and falling in love with the wonder that is Daniel Craig. So, what better download to quell my poker needs than Scenario Poker, a Mac widget that offers around the clock Texas Hold ’em limit poker.

It takes ten minutes to learn and a lifetime to master, which I am clearly willing to wager. You play a three-tier, freeze-out tournament against up to 27 simulated opponents. When you run out of chips, you’re out. But if you win everyone’s chips, you keep advancing to the next table until you’re the champion!

For more about it, just read more

Built-in help
Customizable graphics
Tracks your stats as you play
Free trial!