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Love It or Leave It? Geeky Tatoos

GeekSugar — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:04:41 -0700

Anyone who would have the guts to brand themselves with their fave computer company's logo or HTML code baffles me. Here are just a few of the many examples where this is the case. For a closer look check out William H. Macy's rainbow colored Apple tatoo and the infamous lower back Apple tattoo. What are your thoughts? Do you think this is taking your tech love to a ridiculous new level?

Wild Hogs Shows Some Apple Lovin'

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:00:20 -0800

The biker comedy Wild Hogs made a smash hit debut this past weekend, rolling in $39.7 million and moving it into the top spot at the box office. The film stars John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and Tim Allen as biker buddies who decide to pack it up and take a big road trip together. This pic is from the beginning of the movie when they are talking about their trip and decide to destroy their cell phones so they have zero responsibilities. The 40-year-old virgin computer geek Dudley Frank arrives, played by William H. Macy, to show off his new tattoo. read more

Here's what the hilarious Dudley had to say about it:
Dudley- “I’m a biker, dude! I got a tat!”
Doug- “It’s an Apple…”
Dudley- “I know. Trademarked. But what are they gonna say? It’s in my skin b**ch!”

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Apple Tattoo

GeekSugar — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:21:32 -0800

Are you a die-hard Apple fan? Would you take your obsession to the next level and tattoo the company's logo on your body? Luckily Engadget further explained that this tattoo was created from revolutionary temporary ink that falls apart when exposed to laser energy, after which the body's natural ability to expel foreign particles kicks in and does the rest. What do you think? Temporary or not, would you walk around branded with the Apple symbol? I guess, if I'm being honest I'll admit I might.

Get Custom Temporary Tats With Inkjet Tattoo Paper!

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:36 -0700

Here's a reason to keep a home printer around! Inkjet Tattoo Paper lets you design custom temporary tattoos, which is great when those 50-cent jobs from the gumball machine won't cut it. Think of how great these would be for theme parties and costumes (these are way better than just whipping out a Sharpie for that Jeffrey Sebelia neck tattoo or your Kat Von D impression).

You only need soap and water to remove these, unlike regular temp tats - which I'll gamely sport for a pirate party, but come Monday, I don't want a speckled mess of colors encircling my arm at work. I don't know what kind of theme party this necessitates, but I would so print out and slap on an Apple tattoo or a Gameboy tramp stamp!

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Daily Tech: Now Get Walking Directions With Google Maps

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:50:47 -0700

Love it! Now when you type in directions on Google Maps, you can change from driving directions to walking directions with the click of a button. - Lifehacker
Nissan Motor's and Tennessee’s state government are teaming up to promote the local use of electric cars, with Nissan planning to release electric cars in the US by 2010. - CrunchGear
Remember the Zune guy, with the ginormous tattoo? Well he's not so impressed with Zune anymore and is planning to cover up his Zune tattoos with something else. - Engadget
It's almost back-to-school time, and what does that mean? New gadgetry! Check out Switched's list of the best iPod docks for your dorm room. - Switched
Want a clean, clutter-free workspace? Here's a modern and chic desk, which may do the trick. - Unplggd
It's giveaway time! Be sure to log in for your chance to win a new iPhone 3G by Apple! - geeksugar

Macworld 2008: Would You Tattoo Your Tech?

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:48 -0800

We've all seen engravings on iPods and laptops, but I don't think I've seen them look quite so tattoo-like as I did at ETCHamac's booth at Macworld. ETCHamac does custom engraving exclusively for Apple products (which you can now purchase new from their website and choose a design), and is newly engraving iPhones as well. I would definitely have a hard time choosing a design to tattoo on my body, but maybe it could be a low-commitment substitute to put it on my laptop instead?! Then again, Apple's products are so well-designed that I would have a hard time messing up their pristine surfaces. Have any of you engraved your gadgets, or would you?

Geek Temporary Tattoos: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:00:59 -0700

Geek tattoos are a phenomenon I will always enjoy and never understand. There are literally hundreds of them with more and more popping up on the web everyday. Whether it's an Apple logo tat or the Windows 98 Bluescreen Of Death, I can't imagine permanently marking my body with a gadget or symbol that will probably be as antiquated as the TI 99/4A when I'm 80. I asked you readers what you thought of geeky tattoos a few months back and a startling 65 percent of you said you love them so there's no telling what you guys will think of these temporary geeky tats, $7.99. I can only relent to say they might be fun for Macworld or Maker Faire, but you couldn't pay me $100,000 to go the distance with real ink.

ColorWare Color-Customizes New Apple Products

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:16 -0700

Unlike other companies which offer to spray paint or tattoo your gadgets, ColorWare purchases brand new electronics and colors them with a proprietary coatings system. So instead of covering your new nano with a blue plastic case, you can order it directly from ColorWare in whatever hue you want. With about twenty-nine standard colors to choose from and thousands of color combinations, you are guaranteed to have a unique Apple nano, iPod touch, iPod or iPhone. Usually I wait until I get sick of the manufacturers color before I buy a new bright case, so I don't know if this is something I'd go for. But then again, the idea of having a turquoise and purple iPhone is kinda fun. Wondering what the price differentiation is? Well to give you an idea, an 8GB iPod Touch costs $299 from Apple, whereas a customized iPod Touch from ColorWare costs $395. But then again, it does come personally designed by you!

Geek Gift Guide: Top 5 Picks for a Geeky Gal

GeekSugar — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:04:30 -0800

We all know that one girl who has everything. She's the kind of girl that waits 19 hours in the snow for the latest gaming console, buys the hot new phone the day it hits the market and knows great gadgets when she sees them. So what do you get her?

1. Motorola RAZR V3- Cherry Blossom Tatoo

Bland colors are so last year! Motorola's new RAZR comes with an exclusive cherry blossom tattoo designed by Ami James of Miami - the latest and greatest trend setting phone! Enjoy video playback, bluetooth technology, and a digital cam with 4x digital zoom. These holiday hottie phones are priced at $69.99. Get one here.

2. Canon PowerShot SD630

This durable, ultra-thin, ultra-stylish PowerShot SD630 Digital Elph takes spectacular detailed photos, making it the perfect cam for a night out on the town! With a full range of enhanced shooting features, this camera makes photography fun and exciting. Added features include amazing video capabilities and a large 3" viewfinder screen. Get your very own here for about $250.

3.The Angelina by THERESA Kathryn

This is the perfect designer work bag for any working girl. The Angelina is covered in a quality calfskin leather, lined with luxurious satin and includes a special padded laptop section for added protection. This bag looks fabulous with any outfit from sunrise to sunset. Available in black, cognac and snow.
A must have for any fashionista career woman!
Get one here for $535.

4. Apple's iPod Hi-Fi

The Perfect gift for iPod enthusiasts! Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Apple’s latest universal iPod dock. With pumping bass to bright treble, the iPod Hi-Fi delivers crystal-clear, high-quality sound in a cool, compact design. This docking station is sure to keep any home or office space b-boppin’. A great gift to give this holiday season! Get one here for $349.

5. LG's latest and greatest mobile addition

Fa-la-la-la LG has done it again! This bluetooth chocolate music phone is completely divine. This glamorous 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder is now available in black, white, red, and green. Listen to all your favorite tunes on this sleek and fun cell.
Purchase for around $300 here.

Andrea Owens of Think Geek: Geeky Girl We Love

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:00:01 -0700

ThinkGeek has long been a go-to destination for geek shoppers online, so when I was introduced to one of their Merchandising Assistants and she immediately divulged she is a geeksugar fan, I realized we were a match made in heaven.

Andrea Owens, who describes herself as "laid back, high strung, random, a little bit crazy, fun, and a little bit of an organizing control freak," had always been a fan of Thinkgeek and had joked it would be so awesome to work there. After moving to Virginia, she checked the website to look at a gift for her husband noticed they were hiring. Needless to say, that was a match made in heaven.

These days Andrea's job consists of monitoring ThinkGeek's stock of current products, ordering stock, researching (can you imagine how much fun that is?), and the best part, product testing. What's the seemingly perfect geek job really like and what makes Andrea so geek chic? Check out my interview with her!read more

Geeksugar: What is day to day life like at ThinkGeek headquarters?
Andrea: We're a really small operation. When I started there were just 13 people and now there are 19 of us to do just about everything. Most of the year is pretty laid back. Come September we begin preparations for the holiday season and things start to get a little nuts. Hours get longer, people get crazier, and there is too much to do for us to keep track of. The good thing is that when things are crazy we're still mostly pretty relaxed. You'll usually find someone in the halls playing with an R/C toy or a cube weapon. Recently one of my office pals has decided it's funny to shoot a suction cup dart from a blow gun at my office window at 8:30 AM. That could wake the dead! Most people think our office is full of toys and caffeine, and it usually is. (And sometimes there's cake, pudding, and pie!)

Geeksugar: Tell me a little about the team...what percentage are actual geeks?
Andrea: Honestly, most of us would call ourselves a geek of some sort or another. We have coder geeks, gadget/tech geeks, Rennfest geeks, Star Wars/Star Trek/Dr. Who/Potter fans. We have a great mix. There's only one or two that might say they weren't geeks at all. We're a happy little geek family.

Geeksugar: How many hours are you online everyday?
Andrea: Usual schedule is check a few of the important websites before work, email, weather. I am mostly online all eight hours I am at work. Then at home I catch up on personal blogs and friends for a bit. A lot less time online now since I have kicked the Warcraft addiction!

Geeksugar: Your first computer was a ...
Andrea: An Apple IIc, but it was my brothers so I didn’t have it all to myself. My first machine that was all mine was a piece of junk HP, just for the usual school work, IRC, and games. After that I started moving to custom built desktops. Now I get by with a custom box with dual 19” LCDs and a Dell laptop for when I am sitting on the couch.

Geeksugar: What are three things you guys sell that you really want/had to buy?
Andrea: Just three? That is completely unfair. My house is completely filled with ThinkGeek stuff. I can’t help it. Okay back on topic… Three huh? Hmmm. Okay the Nabaztag, Pleo (he is coming soon!!!), and the Sun Jar are my current wants. Just for fun three of my haves, Laser Stars Projector, a small collection of Giant Plush Microbes (Great gifts! Give someone Syphilis!), and an assortment of Japanese toys.

Geeksugar: What is your favorite thing about your job? What is your favorite thing about ThinkGeek?
Andrea: The work environment!! It’s a laid back environment, folks are pretty mellow. Any other place I have worked it always felt like work, what fun is that. Doing product testing on the latest gadgets and toys is tons of fun. We also bring our dogs to the office (sometimes a cat or two) which provide a much needed distraction at times. There are some of us who don't wear shoes in the office! It makes doing the work part much easier to deal with.

Geeksugar: What are five of your favorite websites?
Andrea: Okay, five sites I'm at at least 3 or more times in a day. All of the Sugar sites. It's true, I spend way too much time here! ThinkGeek, of course. My LiveJournal, Engadget, Akihabara News, and right now Etsy is my new obsession.

Geeksugar: Do you use an RSS reader? If so, many feeds do you subscribe to?
Andrea: I read a few. I'm always looking for new ones. Currently I have National Geographic News, Wired News, Mental Floss' feed for the stuff that's a little more adult. For my daily cute fix I have Cute Overload, I Can Has Cheezburger, Stuff On My Cat, and Stuff On My Mutt.

Geeksugar: Who do you think are the top three sexiest male geeks in the world?
Andrea: Masi Oka, completely adorable. Alton Brown, he's just awesome. John Fraizer from ThinkGeek. He said he would fire me if I didn't say that, but I don't know that he has that authority. Best not to test it.

Geeksugar: Who do you think are the top three sexiest female geeks in the world?
Andrea: Kari Byron from the Mythbusters, cute, artsy, and geeky for the experiments she does. For the anime geek in me, Lain. The last one is always hard to pick. I'm gonna cheat though and say girl gamers are hot. I've known too many awesome gaming females to just pick one. It's completely not a cop out either.

Geeksugar: How do you feel about being called a “geek”?
Andrea: I'm totally cool with it. It feels different being called a geek now than it when I was in school. Back in school it felt like it was meant as an insult but I was well used to being different from everyone else. Now it feels like there's more respect with it. It feels more like something I earned with the years of IRC, BBS, online journals, webcams, history obsession, and gaming. Now it's cool to be a bit of a geek.

Geeksugar: What is the geekiest thing about yourself?
Andrea: I don't know, maybe the anti social behavior. Maybe that I'm planning on getting a tattoo of a cupcake and one of Slimey from Sesame Street. Others in the room are saying that it's my crazy ability to recall song lyrics and other useless things. I think the geekiest thing though is my life long history/anthropology obsession. As far back as I can remember I have loved the past, other cultures, and dead things. Maybe that's a little goth though. I actually remember telling people that I wanted to be an Egyptologist and it baffled them.

Geeksugar: Anything else you want to share?
Andrea: I love the word whomp. I chew my fingers when I'm nervous. I met my husband on LiveJournal. I had the hardest time with the sexy geek questions, really, I did. Chinchillas have 60 hairs per hair follicle. Everyone should buy Rocking With Hawking! I love that shirt!