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5 Adorable Handmade Nintendo DSi Cases

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:05:10 -0800

As if covering your cell and iPhone with amazing handmade goods wasn't enough, I went ahead and found five adorable DSi cases on Etsy that are worthy of a look-see, and maybe even a purchase if you don't already have your console protected. That DSi was an investment, no? Might as well keep it free of scratches and dings with one of these!

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Geek Soap: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:43:45 -0700

I just found this silly Geek Soap ($6) on Etsy.

It's an easy gift for your favorite geek - and pretty cheeky to boot. The label reads, "Unscented. This soap is so smart it doesn't have to smell pretty." There are a ton of fun geeky soaps out there . . . what do you think of this one?

Felt Gameboy iPhone Case Is Retro Chic

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:30:56 -0700

I'm always on the lookout for adorable iPhone cases - the more unique the better! I love to keep a supply on hand for some variety. I've covered my favorite handmade cases before and was bummed that the Gameboy case was sold out.

Luckily, I stumbled across this Gameboy iPhone case ($25). I'm partial to classic white, but the case comes in bright pink, blue, green, or yellow too. Cases are made from felt to prevent scratches, and I think they're an adorable throwback to a classic geeky gadget.

What do you think of these? Would you rock one?

SMB 3 External Hard Drive Sends My Gaming Heart Aflutter

GeekSugar — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:05:45 -0700

I'm not ashamed to say that I think Super Mario Bros. 3 is one of the best games of all time - but which game is your favorite? - so when I saw this SMB 3 External Hard Drive on Etsy, I couldn't contain my excitement. In an excellent example of recycling old games, this crafty DIY'er installed a 160GB HDD Seagate SATA II hard drive inside the gaming cartridge, which is totally USB powered so you don't have to plug in.

Even better? It comes with the original black protective encasing. . . amazing! If you have some game cartridges lying around at home from days gone by, you could probably DIY this yourself on the cheap, but if you want the novelty of having your own SMB 3 cartridge to hold all of your important data, this great external drive will set you back $120.

7 Chic Handmade Laptop Sleeves

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:47:45 -0700

The handmade movement has arrived, and I've given you ideas on how to cover your iPhones, Blackberrys and now, your laptops. You don't have to settle for a mass-made sleeve that everyone and their mother is using - at least if you slap on a handmade item, you know it's going to be unique. Check out some of my favorite handmade laptop sleeves in this slideshow!

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5 Awesome Handmade Cell Cases

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:30:37 -0700

I've already showed you some stylish yet geeky handmade iPhone (and iPod Touch) cases, and I didn't want to leave out my peeps who don't rock an Apple. These handmade cases will fit anything from your standard flip phone to your trusty Blackberry. Variety is the spice of life, my friends, so click away and check out these awesome creations.

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8 Geeky Handmade iPhone Cases

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:05:18 -0700

I like to keep my gadgets covered to prevent cuts and scrapes, and most of all, from my own clumsiness! Since my iPhone goes with me everywhere, there's a higher chance that I'll drop it and I certainly don't want to break it. Check out eight awesome handmade iPhone cases I found to keep your iPhone (or iPod Touch) scar-free.

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No Question Here - the Bilora Bella Is All Vintage

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:43:58 -0700

Have I mentioned how much I love Etsy? I think I may have, but in case you missed it, I love the online shop for a few simple reasons: you can find awesome hand-made items as well as amazing vintage goods all in one place. Case in point: the Bilora Bella 44 Camera.

Coming straight outta 1950, this German camera comes with its own equally vintage brown case for $45 bucks, and would hold its own next to your Holga and Diana +. Since it's still in working order, you can even take it out for a spin when stocked with 127 film. If I were you, I'd check out VintageKitty's store, since there's tons of other great one-of-a-kind gadgets, fashions, and home goods (oh, how I love home goods ) to sift through - and you don't even have to step foot in a cramped second-hand shop!

Daily Tech: The Helio 2 Is New and Improved

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:55:11 -0800

After a thorough review, the Helio Ocean 2 gets two big thumbs up. You can now pick one up from Virgin Mobile for $149. - Crave
TechCrunch's Michael Arrington chatted with 28-year-old Etsy founder Rober Kalin at the World Economic Forum at Davos. - TechCrunch
What is with exploding cell phones? Another incident has been reported in China where a man was killed when his phone exploded in his chest pocket. - Switched
WiFi Rail has finally reached a deal to provide high-speed WiFi to Bay Area BART transit system and on all BART commuter trains by the end of 2010. - Engadget
Talk about putting the "on" in Monday! MC Hammer has just released a free iPhone App called the HammerTime app. - Gizmodo
Find out what the best sites are for uploading HD footage. - Unplggd

Manabot and Robotee Print: Perfect For the Art/Animal Geek

GeekSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:15:00 -0800

Art, manatees, and robots? If just the image of this Manabot and Robotee Print ($25) doesn't charm you, wait till you read the artist's whimsical description: "Manabot lived in the wreckage of an undersea robot factory. He made Robotee out of spare parts to keep him company."

I can't resist a robot or a cute print, so my defenses are useless. Race you to the checkout!