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10 Useless (But Totally Essential) Geek Accessories

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:34 PDT

Geeks are a different breed altogether: We know that there are some things in life that aren't really essential, but are a must-have - whether it be for street cred, bragging rights, or we were just wooed by the fantastic out of sheer boredom.

You know what I mean. So I've rounded up my favorite pointless and useless geek accessories that have graced the pages of geeksugar that you just can't resist. Cause you know, why would you?

Valentine's Day Geek Gift Guide Roundup: Time's Running Out!

GeekSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:05:10 PST

You guys helped me compile a ton of great and geeky ideas for Valentine's Day gifts for my boyfriend, parents, and girlfriends, so now I'm going to help you by reminding you to hurry up and get your gifts! The big day is in only two days, and if you guys procrastinate half as much as I normally do, then you'll appreciate the prodding. To help you along further, I've put together the best of my boyfriend/girlfriend/parental gadget gift roundups for ideas for you. Enjoy!

Thank You For Helping Me Thank My Parents!

GeekSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:02:36 PST

I can't thank you guys enough for helping me do my Valentine's Day shopping. Together, we've picked out sweet stuff for boyfriends and girlfriends, and now I'm rounding up the great suggestions for parents this V-Day. My low-tech-but-learning folks would appreciate a lot of this stuff, and I think the best solution is this iPod RoadTrip by Griffin!

Since they both have iPods and spend a lot of time in the car, they could use this adapter to listen to their tunes (Fleetwood Mac and Bob Dylan fans, the both of them), plus this adapter charges and cradles their iPods. Plus, it's pretty basic so I don't foresee this gadget sitting around months later, still in its packaging!

I've also included other great geeky picks for moms and dads on Valentine's Day that you guys geek geared below. Check 'em out and get inspired!

Valentine's Day Follow-Up: Geeky Girlfriends!

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:02:22 PST

I can't thank you guys enough for helping me get my Valentine's Day shopping done early-Boyfriend: Check! And the suggestions you guys have made for my girlfriends are amazing also!

I know that one of my girlfriends who's still kickin' it old school will love this Hot Lips Phone ($20) from Urban Outfitters - it's a vintage geek classic for sure. For the rest of my girlfriends, I'm definitely going to be using some of the fabulous suggestions you guys bookmarked for me. Check them all out below!

Valentine's Day Geeky Guy Gift Follow-Up!

GeekSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:03:14 PST

Valentine's Day is less than three weeks away, and last week I asked you guys to help me get my shopping out of the way for my geeky guy.

I'm pretty close to getting this HomeDock Deluxe from DLO, and at $150, it's a splurgey but a decent price for a great gift. This fun little gadget will let my boyfriend (and me) navigate through his iPod onto our TV with the included remote.

Of course, I'm not totally set and am really digging the stuff you guys picked out for geeky guys on Valentine's Day. See some of the awesome picks below!

Geek Gear Roundup: Pink Gadgets for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:01:17 PDT

Last week I pointed out the barrage of great pink items on the market right now in honor of the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

It would be impossible for me to call out all the fantastic pink gizmos and gadgets that are giving a portion of their proceeds to breast cancer research, so I asked you readers to help me find the best items by bookmarking them.

You readers came up with some great finds, which are both cute and crucial to finding a cure. I like that the items range in price so you can do your part by purchasing Pink Post Its, $10, or the more flashy Polaroid A520 Pink digital camera, $80.

One of my favorite items is the 6GB Seagate Pink Pocket Hard Drive, which was bookmarked by glam sugar. When you buy the drive Seagate sends 10 percent of its $99 price to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

To check out all the great items you found scroll through the widget below.

Geek Roundup: Your Favorite Fictional Geeks

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:00:08 PDT

Last week I asked you to share your favorite fictional geeks after I admitted my love for hobbits and the boys from HBO's Flight of The Conchords. Most of you ended up leaving your answers in the comments section of that story, revealing your love for Seth Cohen on "The OC," Bill from "Freaks and Geeks" (such a good choice daizyk70!) and of course, Hiro from "Heroes."

As for those of you who bookmarked your choices, the range is pretty exciting and hilarious. 7bits expressed his secret crush on Erin the Esurance girl, partysugar proved her love for the glamorous Hermione Granger and tdamji shared her love for the fabulously geeky Nancy Drew.

"Nancy Drew is the coolest!" says tdamji. "She solves mysteries that grown men can't, while looking totally snappy in her 1950s wardrobe (even in the new movie!), using her great geeky gadgets and never losing her cool." Touché!

Check out a roundup of your favorite fictional geeks in the widget below.

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Geek Out Roundup: Your First Cell Phone!

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:00:04 PDT

Last week I asked all of you to geek out and share your very first cell phone as a way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the mobile phone. It was actually glam sugar's idea, so I have to give her a little shout out for initiating the idea, which ended up being a real exercise in jumbo gadgetry.

I have to make a special note of verily's Motorola MicroTAC, which has all the best "first cell phone qualities." Yes, it was a flip phone, but it was also large and in charge.

"My first phone was a hand-me-down from my dad, who needed a cell phone for his job," says verily. "This was considered a revolutionary phone because it was a "small" flip phone instead of the giant bricks that preceded it. I have an iPhone now, so I've definitely come a long way!" Oh yes my fellow iPhoner, you sure have!

To check out other people's first cell phones, scroll through the widget below.

Roundup: Share The Last Gadget You Purchased

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:00:15 PDT

Last week after a trip to the electronics store I admitted I can't seem to stop buying gadgets. In fact, I even admitted I'm a tad worried it's a compulsion. In an effort to make myself feel better, I asked you readers to bookmark and share the last gadget you purchased.

The results, which are featured in the widget below, prove most of you are picking up accessories and smaller gadgets this season - leaving the bigger ticket items like laptops and TVs for the holiday season. shini deserves props for making a practical, completely necessary purchase. She picked up a Samsung YP-T9 after her handbag was stolen in London.

What have you readers purchased recently? Scroll through the widget and find out.

Geek Gear Round Up: Your Favorite Video Games

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:00:58 PDT

Last week I asked you all to bookmark your all time favorite video games and tell me why you love them so much.

The result is the greatest geek out mission we've ever seen. Without a doubt any games that include Mario are a hit with you readers - from Super Mario Kart to Super Mario All-Stars: SNES and Super Smash Bros Melee.

Other hits include Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, which Phil notes isn't his favorite game, but is worth remembering. Touché, Phil. Touché.

To quote Super Mario 64: "Thank you so much for to playing my game!" Now check out everyone's favorite games in the widget below and go search for your Sega Genesis and Nintendo 64 in the garage.