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See In The Dark With Brightfeet Lighted Slippers

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:00:46 -0700

How fantastic are these? Now when you stumble out of bed at two am for a stroll to the bathroom or fridge, you'll have something to light the way for you!

The brightfeet lighted slippers are equipped with long-lasting battery-operated LED bulbs which light up only in the dark while you are standing in them. Basically, it's like having slippers with headlights... just think of all the money you'll save on flashlights and nightlights! These slippers look relatively cozy and comfortable and come in small, medium, and large for men and women. Priced at $40.

By night I recommend the brightfeet lighted slippers and by day the Hello Kitty USB slippers!

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Love It or Leave It? Illuminating Car Slippers

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0700

After discovering the Brightfeet lighted slippers, I can't help but get excited every time I see a pair of slippers that light up. We've all been there... trying to make our way to the kitchen late at night, estimating our proximity to corners and stairs. Of course we always end up tripping on that useless rocking chair in the hall and spilling our glass of water following a terrible toe-studding incident. If you want some LED slippers with a bit more pizazz than the Brightfeet, check out these illuminating car slippers which I saw on Techie Diva. Now you can be a diva in the dark with these ultra-soft plushy slippers that light up as you walk. Priced at $30. Love em' or kinda cheesy?

Father's Day Gift Guide: Part 1

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:56:45 -0700

We all know that dads love gadgets so finding a great gift to show your dad how much you care about him this Father's Day should be a breeze. My tips: Dads always think they are hip and in the know about technology, but sometimes aren't. You can help make your dad or father figure be the hippest papa on the block - or in the office - by getting him a gadget or gizmo that is not only cool, but also useful. Hint: Don't even consider getting him a Titanium iPod Nano Case.

The gift of this season has to be the iPhone, which drops June 29. While you won't be able to present it to him on the day of fatherly celebration - I am pretty sure a nice IOU card with a homemade iPhone certificate will win his undying love (as if you don't already have it).

It costs $499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB model, so you might want to team up with your siblings. Why will he love it? It's a cell phone, office, iPod and luxury gadget all in one. But you already knew that.

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My dad and I have a humor-based relationship. Whether it's quietly snickering over my mom's latest hobby or talking about South Park and Reno 911, I can always count on him for a laugh - or a gag gift.

I happen to love the idea of getting my dad a pair of Brightfeet Lighted Slippers, which are equipped with long-lasting battery-operated LED bulbs that light up only in the dark while you are standing in them. Not only will dad be pleased that he can sneak around the kitchen without turning on the light, but he'll feel like a geeky king because they're actually comfortable. Priced at $40.

Everyone loves a great speaker set, and the journi offers a tiny, portable "classy boombox" combined with a sleek shape and good sound. Dad can hook up his iPod (it works with all models) and rock out in his home office, work office, backyard or basement. The battery works for 8-10 hours of play on a single charge via AC adapter or powered USB port and the device syncs your iPod with your computer's iTunes library as it charges. It does have an Auxiliary Audio Input for other digital music players. Costs $129.99.

Do you already know what you are getting your dad? Bookmark it and share it with us!

Father's Day Gift Guide: Part 2 (Reader's Choice)

GeekSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:27 -0700

Earlier this week I asked you to geek out and share what you are getting, or would like to get, your dad for Father's Day. The results of the mission suggest there are going to be a lot of happy dads out there this weekend.

Your top picks included digital cameras, video cameras, digital photo frames and even a Toshiba DVD/VCR combo. The gift I think 80 percent of Dad's would love is the Kensington Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPod, which woodycakes bookmarked. It's $80 and will allow your dad to listen to his iPod in his car. Says woodycakes: "My dad already owns an iPod and because he's always in the car, he can't use his iPod properly." Also because it charges the iPod, "he won't have to charge his iPod when I'm using the laptop. Everyone's happy."

If your dad doesn't have an iPod yet, my suggestions include: An IOU card with a homemade iPhone certificate - it comes out June 29 - a pair of Brightfeet Lighted Slippers or a set of Journi speakers.

To see all the items readers bookmarked, scroll through the widget below.