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Daily Tech: Sony Introduces the L, X, and CW Series Vaios

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:00:28 -0700

The sleek and slim new Sony Vaios are here, priced from $800 to $1300 - CrunchGear
That pretty white BlackBerry Bold we always see Kate Hudson using will soon be hitting shelves - Gizmodo
Here's how you can share files between a Mac and PC - Unplggd
These affordable and fun games are guaranteed to keep you entertained on your iPhone - Green Pixels
There's a pretty good chance Rock Band will be coming to the iPhone - Joystiq
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

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.

Show Your True Colors With Products That Put Down Windows

GeekSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:35:04 -0700

Are you ashamed to hide behind a Windows screen? Stuck in a messy PC vs. Mac battle? Or do you despise Windows with a passion and want to broadcast your hatred to the world?

The great social divide of who's a Mac and who's a PC is a complicated one (just ask the characters on Gossip Girl), but at the end of the day, you have to pick the machinery and operating system that best fits your lifestyle. If you don't have any love for Windows, there are plenty of silly ways to express your frustration. They won't alleviate the post Blue Screen pain, but they will make you giggle.

Windows Toilet Paper ($4) offers a straightforward stance you can flush away and is sure to be a conversation starter at geeky house parties. Or, if you're seeking a more subtle route, hide your Dell logo with an Apple sticker. No one will be the wiser.

Check out some other ways to wash away Windows below.

Blue Screen of Death Tee ($19)	White Apple Logo Sticker ($6)
Windows Blue Screen of Death on Chrome Buckle ($15)	I Don't Do Windows Button ($4)	Mightysoft Windoos Toilet Paper ($4)

Mac vs. PC Battle: It's Not Bragging If You Can Back It Up

GeekSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:20:13 -0700

There are some fights that live on throughout the ages: Ali vs. Frazier. McDonald's vs. Burger King. Queen Elizabeth I vs. Mary, Queen of Scots. And, of course, Mac vs. PC. Whether you're a loyalist or a convert you gotta pick a team. Time for you to weigh in, put on the boxing gloves, and test out your operating system!

Who Rocks Mac and Who Rocks PC?	Who Swings Mac and Who Swings PC?	Who's a Mac and Who's a PC? Gossip Girl Edition
Have You Ever Been Mac or PC Curious?	PC Vs. Mac: Waging War From the Get Go	Who Wins: Microsoft's Seinfeld Ads or Apple's Mac vs. PC Ads?

PC vs. Mac Women: Who Rocks Mac and Who Rocks PC?

GeekSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:33:42 -0700

I'm a Mac, but mommy taught me it takes all shapes, sizes and kinds to make the world. And so, I welcome the operating system variety in the marketplace and gawk at all the different models on TV and movie sets. I've already challenged you to guessing which way some of our favorite male characters swing, so now it's time to test your knowledge of the type of machinery our beloved geek girls rock. Have you been paying attention to the tech on TV or looking at your laptop instead? Take my quiz and find out!

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Does The Office's Pam Beesly rock a PC or Mac?

PC vs. Mac Men: Who Swings Mac and Who Swings PC?

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:05:51 -0700

I like to think you can tell a lot about a man by his computer. It's usually sweeping stereotypes about being a semi-old fashioned, number cruncher, or artsy creator, but at the end of the day we all judge a man by his machinery, right? I get a kick out of watching how TV shows and set designers sneak technology into story lines. Play my PC vs. Mac men quiz to see if you've been paying attention to your favorite TV character's operating systems.

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Is serial killer with a code Dexter plotting his next case at a PC or Mac?

Heal Your PC From Viruses With the Dr. Hard Drive Bag

GeekSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:02:09 -0700

I can give you multiple reasons why I love this concept piece I found on Coroflot. Not only is this hanging hard drive packed with virus-scanning software to help you track down any bugs that may have attacked your computer, but it can also recover any corrupted files, so it's actually a useful piece of equipment.

Plus, it's kinda cute in a totally out-of-left-field kind of way, and it flashes and glows in the dark while it's doing its thing. I'm hoping the concept artist releases these soon, cause I can really see myself picking one up, even if it's just for the fun of it!

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Mini Ninja Cuteness Coming This Fall

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:03:17 -0700

Who doesn't love ninjas, especially when they're mini?! Fighting their way into your consoles this Fall is Mini Ninjas, which is sure to be the cutest game since LittleBigPlanet as far as I can tell from these screenshots. Mini Ninjas has you playing as one of two student ninjas that has been sent out by the Master Ninja to defeat the evil Samurai Warlord and his band of forest animal warriors.

Although you are your master's last choice to defeat the evil forces, you find that you have some serious skill as Hiro, the youngest of students, and a great intimidation factor as Futo, the largest (and of course, slowest) student. I can appreciate a great fighting game, but Mini Ninjas looks like it has a lot more going for it than just button mashing - the scenery looks fantastic, it has a cool retro art style, and the story seems to remain pretty positive, so even the younger set can enjoy playing.

Check out more screenshots, and see the full trailer (which includes some adorable cartoon pandas), when you read more.

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Look for Mini Ninjas to hit your Wii, DS, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC this Fall!

Have You Ever Been Mac or PC Curious?

GeekSugar — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:10:45 -0700

So you're a Mac. Or a PC. And you are very happy with your chosen OS - Windows or OS X having never done you wrong. But sometimes you catch yourself daydreaming. . . wondering. . . what the other side is like.

Perhaps, if you're a Mac, you find yourself wanting a Dell Mini or other netbook - how great it would be for travel! It's so light, and so cheap! Or if you're a PC, maybe you've just been told too many times how nice and easy using a Mac is.

Hey, even happily platformed geeks like to think about how the other half lives, even the most hardcore loyalists (like the gentlemen of Diggnation, pictured). Have you ever been curious about Macs if you're a PC, or vice versa?

Would You Rather: Netbook or Nettop?

GeekSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:04:43 -0700

So with the majority of you on board with the whole Netbook craze, let me just throw a little wrench in your wish list and savings plan - it's called the Nettop. Although most people are smitten with the tiny portable computers, some are not so infatuated with the small keyboard, screen, and storage availability to match. Nettops, which made a big impact at the CES conference in Las Vegas this year, are smaller than your average desktop (with screens ranging from 15-19 inches), and come in an all-in-one bundle, which is easy on the eyes and great for maximizing space.

Both netbooks and nettops run Windows or Linux, and come with a smaller price tag than their full-grown counterparts - the eee Top shown above sells for around $550 and comes with a touchscreen. So knowing that the mini computer market will now grow from a laptop-dominated world to include mini desktops (seven million units are expected to sell by next year), which would you rather buy?

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