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HP's Envy 15 Beats LE Comes Bundled With Dre's Headphones

GeekSugar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:02:00 -0700

I'm already in love with the sound quality of Dr. Dre's Beats headphones I tested out last year, so getting a free pair with an HP computer bundle would be pretty sweet. But not just any computer of course, one that also comes with a copy of Traktor LE DJing software so I can get my scratch on at the clubs. Who am I kidding, I'm no DJ - but I'll pretend to be one once DJ Hero hits the shelves this month!

HP has announced the HP Envy 15 Beats Limited Edition (which comes stocked with the same hardware as the original Envy 15, but with a pumped up graphics card), which is perfect for DJs and producers with all of its bundled beat-loving goodies. It's pretty sleek with a glossy black finish and red logo (which you'll also find on the matching headphones), but brace yourself for the price: the Envy 15 LE will start at $2,299. . . wowzas.

HP Keeps the Netbook Train Moving With Two New Minis

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:33:12 -0700

Computers are totally fashionable, folks. Vivienne Tam impressed us all with her chic new HP digital clutch design at this year's Fashion Week, but HP couldn't get enough and debuted two more sleek and stylish Minis this week for you to drool over.

The HP Mini 110 (due out Sept. 23) has had a makeover by artist and designer Tord Boontje, and comes with 15 custom wallpapers, screensavers, and desktop themes all designed by Tord himself, while the Mini 311 ($329) has the classic swirls from the 10-inch Mini 1000 we all know and love, but in crisp, snowy white. The 311 got a screen and graphics boost as well, coming in with a HD 11.6 inch display and an upgraded NVIDIA ION graphics card.

Vivienne Tam and HP Collaborate on a Netbook Once Again

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:22:45 -0700

Vivienne Tam is starting a trend, and it goes beyond her amazing fashion designs. At last year's Fashion Week, Vivienne Tam unveiled a designer HP Mini 1000 that I instantly fell in love with, and at this weekend's Spring 2010 show, she did it again.

The newest designer netbook clutch comes in a feminine gold and butterfly finish, inspired by the Chinese story of the "Butterfly Lovers", which is a beautiful tale of freedom, romance and inspiration. Here's what she had to say about her new clutch and clothing collection:

"I’m excited to partner with HP again on a new design that truly embodies my inspiration for the new spring collection. When women around the globe carry HP’s digital clutch and wear my clothes, I want them to feel beautiful and confident."

As with other fashionable tech finds we've seen this week, there have been no pricing details released for Vivienne's netbook clutch, but we should expect to see it in stores next Spring.

To see more photos of the new netbook, just read more.

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Daily Tech: HP Launches Its Printer App Studio

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:03:18 -0700

HP's Printer Application Studio is available for those who pick up a web-connected printer later this month - CNET
Walkman surpasses iPod sales in Japan - Wired
AT&T is finally bringing MMS to the iPhone on Sept. 25 - USA Today
Gmail adds four new themes to its collection, including Super Mario Bros.! - Gmail Blog
These 15 iPhone apps will help you with your home design projects - Unplggd
This cute SIM card address book keeps all of your addresses in one handy spot - Gizmodiva

HP Unveils the Web-Friendly Photosmart Premium Printer

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:35:29 -0700

This morning here in San Francisco, HP announced their first web-enabled printer called the TouchSmart. With a touchscreen control panel that has the look and feel of an iPhone, the TouchSmart will offer apps that make it easy for one-touch printing. HP has already teamed up with companies like Fandango (movie-ticket printing), Google (maps, calendar printing, etc.), USA Today (news article printing), and Nickelodeon (kids activities) to offer useful applications. The printer's API is completely open, so you can expect hundreds of more free apps - like RSS reader apps and airline apps - to become available by its Fall launch date.

To see what else I thought about the printer and to find out how much it will cost, read more.

The eco-friendly person that I am, at first I was perturbed by the fact that this printer will only promote more printing and unnecessary paper usage - when you can already buy your movie tickets online and pick them up at the theater without having to print them. But then there are those instances when you need your boarding pass printed up in an instant, or you don't want look at your laptop while following a recipe, so this printer is perfect for a variety of scenarios where you don't want to be computer dependent.

Seeing the printer in person, it sure isn't something you're going to be able to sit on the end of your kitchen counter (it's rather large), but it is wireless, so if you've got the room for it, even better . . . and keep in mind, it won't need to be connected to a laptop or computer. The Photosmart Premium printer will retail for $399.

Daily Tech: PlayStation 3 Is Down to $349

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:25:00 -0700

Sony's 80GB PlayStation 3 is on sale for $350 on Amazon today. - CrunchGear
Apple's new MacBook Pros get unboxed. - Engadget
The iPhone 3G S will go on sale at 8 a.m. at Apple stores and 7 a.m. at AT&T stores on June 19. - CNET
HP's Power to Change widget helps you reduce energy consumption and save money. - Chip Chick
Find out some of the funniest people Twittering today. - Switched
Samsung's gorgeous 12.2-megapixel HD camera arrives next week. - Gizmodo
China addresses its new mandatory Internet filtering software. - USA Today

Daily Tech: The iPhone OS 3.0's New Features

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:01:40 -0700

Here's a closer look at the iPhone OS 3.0. - Engadget
The lowdown on MMS and tethering with AT&T on the iPhone. - The Boy Genius Report
HP launches the Pavilion dv6z Artist Edition 2 notebook. - Gizmodiva
The iPhone 3G S is available for preorder. - CNET
Nintendo's new Wii Vitality Sensor will measure stress levels. - Switched
Looks like Color e-books won't be here anytime soon. - Wired
Some great geek gear deals. - Lifehacker

Six Easy Ways to Go Green

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:45:34 -0700

Happy Earth Day! Even if it isn't looking very green in your neck of the woods (Summer is a comin' - I promise!), there are many ways you can make the world a greener place by making some small eco-friendly choices. So read on because this geek has come up with six simple solutions to help you become a green gadget queen. Enjoy! Source

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Daily Tech: HP's Latest Blu-Ray Drive Is Total Eye Candy

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:30:03 -0700

HP's new dv2 ultraslim notebook comes with this shiny, sleek, and sexy external Blu-ray drive. - CrunchGear
Here's another tool for Twitter addicts. A new service called Birdhouse acts as a place for you to store your tweets before you post them online. - Boing Boing
Pick up an Olympus Stylus 830 8-megapixel digital camera today for only $99 (in silver or orange). That's $150 off the regular price. - Switched
The Nikon D5000, which offers 11-point autofocus, a 3200 ISO, movie image editing, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, is coming out in Japan on May 1 and will cost $830. That means it may just make its way to the US by the Fall or Winter. - Gizmodo
This robotic table, which was created by UK designer Chris Murphy, is perfect for those who constantly need tables that vary in height. . . one for eating, working, playing, you get the point! - Unplggd

The Vivienne Tam Laptop Appears at Macy's Stores

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:40:50 -0700

Want to get a nice up and close look at HP's Mini Vivienne Tam special-edition notebook? The red-hot digital clutch is being featured in Macy's Flower Show (which is worth checking out in and of itself) in New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia. You can find the notebook at Macy’s Herald Square in New York (2nd floor), Macy’s on State Street in Chicago (3rd floor), and Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco (3rd floor) or else opt for the guided tour of the displays at each location. Such a great way to welcome Spring!