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Binary Encoder Ring: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:45:03 -0700

Binary apparel is so hot right now! First it was that awesomely chic clothing line Rhombus, and now there's this Binary Encoder Ring by designer Jonathan Ben-Tovim.

Now if I were going to wear a binary ring, I'd pick this over the metal Binary Wedding Ring - the material is rad looking, and you can of course customize the code, but no price on it kinda scares me. I think they're cool and classy, but I could see others not being as into them. What do you think?

Binary Button-Down Has Me Doing the Math For Shipping + Tax

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:40:53 -0700

Yesterday I introduced you to the geeky clothing line Rhombus, and because I was so caught up in the presentation of nerd courtship, I didn't get to highlight any of the individual pieces. Something I couldn't resist showing you was something truly geeky, but in such an undercover way that it's not like wearing a message T and bashing people over the head with it: The James dress shirt in binary (it's in Flash, so just navigate to the women's section in the online store).

Other binary apparel can be sort of geek in the unglamorous way, what with t-shirts that make you wear your hobbies on your sleeve, literally. I love a good button-down, and for one in subtle binary code, it's already got me sold. The only thing I'd be worried about is fellow male geeks staring - they've got the perfect excuse: "I'm trying to read your shirt." Sure you are, buddy.

Binary Birthday Cards: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:35:35 -0800

When you're a geek you're a geek all the way from your first motherboard to your last coding day. But does that mean you should celebrate your birthday geek style? I'd be happy to receive one of these handmade Binary Birthday Cards, $2.50, but I'm not sure my friends would feel the same way. What do you think?

Dot Matrix Wallet: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:30 -0700

There are a lot of geek items out there that we might want, but we really don't need. I'll never use a digital keychain, but I want one. I can't imagine even trying on a Cycling Bib With Built-in MP3 player, but I wouldn't mind seeing someone else in one.

The Dot Matrix Billfold, $15, falls in that same category, of semi-useless, but very entertaining items. It's covered in Dot Matrix printer type, showcasing the first 3,000 digits of pi. Yeah, it's that geeky.

Still, I think the subtle colors and print offer a certain element of chic. Am I crazy?

Binary Code Pillow: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:00:13 -0700

Okay, so maybe I have a thing for binary code housewares and jewelry. I first fell for the binary code doormat, then I fell for the silver and chic Fancy geek ring with a binary message.

While the binary code pillow, may be more dorm room chic than either of those items, I love it too. The pillow is 18" and comes in black with a matrix of green text on it. What's the codes message? Why, "Pillow" of course!

8-Bit Wedding Invite Makes Me Want to Pop the Question

GeekSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:10:57 -0800

We may be smack dab in the middle of holiday season here on the Sugar Network, but I can't help but share with you this crazy-fun find to whet your palate for next year's wedding season. We already have enough geeky wedding ammo to fuel an entire ceremony, so this 8-Bit wedding invite is the icing on the cake (pun intended).

Complete with binary code speech bubbles, the vintage feel of this wedding invitation I spotted on BuzzFeed has me longing for my arcade days. Of course, if you do rock the old-school invite to your wedding (or DIY it for any occasion), just be sure to have some retro gaming action on hand to complete the feel. Party on!

Binary Wedding Bands - I Do or I Don't?

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:05:00 -0700

Over and over I tell the world: geeks are just like you and me. And then I run across something like the Binary Wedding Band, which is hand carved by artist Gideon Weisz, and I wonder. I like to say that I'd probably adore any ring my fiancé slipped onto my finger, but having recently enlisted my sister to be his stylist when that day comes, I'll freely admit my ring snob tendencies run a little high.

Says the seller's website: Computers, like our love, are built upon very simple foundations. In the case of computers, that foundation is binary code. These sophisticated, yet simple rings ($950) bear your personalized message in that computer code.

Being that this is a band, I am going to assume this is predominantly aimed at the kind of guy that proposed to his girlfriend with a Mac widget, in which case, congrats!

I Heart Geeks Underwear: Or, You Can Just Say It Out Loud

GeekSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:24 -0700

Victoria's Secret realizes that you heart geeks, and they want to help you express that fact.

With your panties.

Their "I Heart Geeks" print is available in several styles of their Pink-line undie style (each $8.50).

I can't say I love them, but is it because I'm feeling prudey, or am I just kind of bored by the design? How about doing something in a binary code print?

Oh well, they're surely not boring to dudes.

10 Goofiest Geeky Jewelry Pieces

GeekSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:00:41 -0700

It's not that I don't like geek jewelry because I actually love it. It's smart, funny and sometimes, down right silly. The problem is the humor can quickly turn to goofiness and suddenly you have earrings made out of flux capacitors and rings that spell out, "I'm a Mac girl," in binary code. I've put together 10 of the goofiest geek jewelry pieces I've seen lately. Which one do you think should win the prize?

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Trend: Give Your House A Geek-Over

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:06:16 -0700

Adding a little geek flare to your house never hurt anyone and with a surge of stylish and modern designs, it no longer has to be clunky and awkward. From LED lights, circuit-board art and even vintage tech prints, adding a hit of geek to your surroundings can be done in a simple, classy way that says "yeah, I'm a geek, but I don't wear a pocket protector or have an elaborate shrine to Star Wars in my bedroom."

A favorite at quirky shops around the states, the Welcome In Binary Floor/Door Mat is not only pretty and artistic, but it actually reads 'welcome' in binary code. "Your UPS delivery guy is going to think it's just a cool, funky, retro pattern," says ThinkGeek. "And he'll be right. But your uncle from NASA will see that pattern as a collection of seven other patterns at which point he'll quickly decode the message, chuckle, and slap the knocker on your door." ($39.99)

The Numbra House Number System created by designer Matt Carr is an inexpensive and classic way to infuse your life with a little techie-ness. The numbers come with adjustable tabs for customizing numbers and can be reversed to expose either brushed metal or black finish. ($11)