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Wake Up to Your Fave Tunes With the MP3 Alarm Clock

GeekSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:52:42 -0700

I can't say I'm very creative when it comes to the sound my alarm clock makes (now my cell phone, that's a different story), so the idea of being able to upload some of my favorite songs to help me wake up on the right side of the bed is something I could get used to.

This MP3 Alarm Clock ($60) lets you easily upload around 32 songs via its built in USB port. What I like about it is that it's not only nice to look at if it does have a permanent spot beside your bed, but it's also nice and tiny so you can easily take it with you while traveling - alarm clock and mini stereo system in one!

Keep in mind this device is only compatible with PC computers.

Fonies Are Anything But Phoney

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:00:43 -0700

Meet the Fonies: Bart, Englebert, Manuel, Otto and Pedro. These plush and squishy cell phone charms are guaranteed to add some unique flair to your phone. Use them for sheer cuteness or put these critters to use and give your screen a good wipe-getting rid of all those nasty finger prints! Fonies are priced at $8 each. Scroll down for larger images!

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Trade Your Nightcap for A Lightcap

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:00:14 -0700

It might be time for me to trade my nightcap in for a lightcap and by that I mean it's time for me to stop getting inspired by PartySugar's happy hour recipes and start drinking more water geek chic style.

For those of you that love camping, hiking or just staying hydrated, the LightCap, $24.99, combines a water bottle with a LED light - adding a practical and geeky element you don't find with most water bottles.

Its lid contains a sealed unit housing a solar panel, Ni-Cad battery pack and powerful LED light. Even more fun, a handy waterproof switch on the cap lets you change the light from white to red.

Easter Gifts: A Geek's Guide

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:04:18 -0700

I was in the seasonal aisle of Walgreens this weekend grumbling about the fact that I've just finished my Valentine's Day candies and the rest of the world has already settled in to Cadbury eggs, when I realized that there is a whole basket full (I couldn't help myself!) of geeky spring gadgets that are way cuter and less fattening than any Easter candy. If you are in the market for bunnies, chicks, eggs and chocolates consider asking the Easter bunny for one of these treats instead of something sugary-sweet.

Nabaztag Tag
The Nabaztag is one of my all time favorite geeky items and if you are going to buy one, spring is certainly the season. It looks like a rabbit, but it’s so much more. Nabaztag is a WiFi device that communicates with your computer to tell you the time, wakes you up, reads you the news, gives you stock information and even tells you the weather. With its built in microphone, you simply tell Nabaztag what you want to hear and it relays the info you seek in the cutest way imaginable. $179.95

There are even cuter gadgets, read more

I Rub My Duckie
Like the OhMiBod, the I Rub My Duckie is more naughty than geeky, but it fits right in with the Easter season. It looks like the standard, yellow bathtub fowl of old, but underneath its rubbery shell is a powerful motor that allows this quacker to double as a personal massager. Operated by 2 AA batteries, the quiet motor is waterproof. You can deduce the rest. $14.95

USB Duck Dock
Japan's Solid Alliance has released a new i-Duck USB Memory Storage device that is the most festive, spring-inspired gadget you can find. The i-Duck uses a USB 1.1 interface and has a storage capacity of 256MB. When you plug it in your USB port, the i-Duck lights up. For me, this one falls in the "but why?" category, but it does get a little "awww" for being small, bright and friendly looking. $99

iFish, iCat, iDog - Surprisingly, iDon't Hate

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:49 -0800

I usually hate on silly 'i" things for the simple reason that there are too many of them. When it comes to the iFish, iDog and iCat, my feelings are all friendly and fun. The small little critters are interactive speaker toys that hook up to your iPod or MP3 player. Apparently, you just have to play their favorite tunes and they will come to life - swishing their tails and flashing their LED 'mood' lights.

Check out alternate angles of these fun pets, read more

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The pets are $29 from Firebox. I wonder if I can catch me one of those. Sorry. I had to.

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Voodoo Cell Phone Charms

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:00:33 -0800

Looking for something to charm that cute barista into giving you a free scone with your coffee, or for the naughtier crowd maybe cast a hair loss spell on your enemy? The Firebox Voodoo Charms are hand crafted from one continuous length of string. You can pop them in your pocket, put them on your keyring, attach them to your cell phone or simply keep them on your desk.

What's with all this voodoo business, asks Firebox? Well, Voodoo Charms won't turn you into a zombie or subliminally instruct you to sacrifice chickens. What they will do, however, is bring you good fortune. Maybe. You see each stringy character has a special 'power' that is said to help the holder. Big maybe.

Novelty Gift Ideas: New Geeky Toys

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:00:39 -0700

While the holidays seem close at hand to the retail industry, they are still far enough away that most of us don't want to even think about gift buying or giving.

While I'm not ready to start stuffing any stockings, I don't want to let the bevy of new "it" products from stores like Firebox and Thinkgeek go out of stock before I get my mittens on them, so I'm stocking up.

My favorite gift right now is the Zip Code Puzzle from Firebox. They are unique map-style jigsaws centered on a place of your choice. You send the company the house number, street name and zip code of the area you'd like at the center of your puzzle and they send you a personalized puzzle.

Scroll though the widget below to check out other new hot toys.

Geek Out: Share Your Favorite Desk Accessories

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:00:21 -0700

I define desk accessories as things you don't really need, but you want. From novelty speakers, USB-powered beverage heaters and coolers and lamps that charge gadgets to goofy Kung Fu tape dispensers - there seems to be no end to the genre.

I don't need the iCat speaker from Firebox, but that doesn't stop me from drooling over it. I mean, it plugs into your MP3 player, plays music, moves its tail and lights up. What more desk entertainment can a girl ask for?

Share your favorite desk accessories by searching the web and bookmarking them. Make sure to tag your finds with "great desk accessories" and tell us why you like them. Then check back to geeksugar next week to see if I featured your picks.

To learn what Geek Gear is and how to bookmark your finds on our site, click here. To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Amazon
Apple Store
Best Buy
eLuxury
Etsy
Firebox
Sony Style
Target
Think Geek

Geek Out: I Need a Laptop Bag That's Work Appropriate

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:00:40 -0700

I get to check out a small army of laptop bags and sleeves, but that doesn't mean I've ever found the right one. Yesterday I reviewed an adorable Lexie Barnes Laptop Case, with a bright and youthful print, but I'm in the market for a more subtle and fashionable case I can use for work.

I like the look of the simple Nylon Laptop bag from J.Crew, but I'd prefer to find something that's leather or a tad more professional looking. I'd also like something that's a darker green, blue, brown or even black so that it works with my work wear.

I need your help! Have you seen any elegant and professional laptop bags that are perfect for Fall? Share your finds with us by scouring the web and bookmarking your favorite laptop bags to TeamSugar. Make sure to tag your finds with "laptop bag for work" and tell me why you like it. Then check back to geeksugar next week to see if I featured your picks.

To learn what Geek Gear is and how to bookmark your finds on our site, click here. To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Amazon
Apple Store
Best Buy
eLuxury
Etsy
Firebox
Sony Style
Target
Think Geek

Geek Out: Let's Find Pink Gadgets For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:00:02 -0700

As you probably already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is the time of year companies typically release limited edition pink devices as a way of showing support and giving back to breast cancer research.

I've shared the special edition pink shuffle from Target as well as the pink Sony Vaio (seen at right) with you, but I figure there are plenty of other limited edition gadgets and gizmos out there that I haven't seen yet.

I'd like to put together a list of the best Breast Cancer Awareness gadgets on the web and I need your help. All you have to do is search the web and bookmark them. Make sure to tag your finds with "Gadgets for Breast Cancer Awareness" and tell us why you like them. Also, make sure a portion of the sales of the device go toward breast cancer research and that it's not just a pink gadget. Then check back to geeksugar next week to see if I featured your picks.

To learn how to bookmark your finds on our site, click here. To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Amazon
Apple Store
Best Buy
eLuxury
Etsy
Firebox
Sony Style
Target
Think Geek