Geek Out: What's the Worst Gadget You've Ever Bought?

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:14 PDT

Ouch: Word is that Verizon is pulling the Samsung Glyde from its shelves due to unnamed issues, even going so far as to offer a different kind of cell phone if a current Glyde owner sends one in for help.

I know the Glyde as Nate's cell phone on Gossip Girl (I wonder if the show's attention to detail will include having his phone replaced?), and had heard less-than-stellar things about it, but I feel bad for the people who chose the Glyde - it's always sad to lose a new gadget (or have your gadget cred challenged).

On that note, what is the worst gadget you ever bought, and why? A malfunctioning MP3 player? A computer that was refreshed the day after? Spill!

Photo courtesy of The CW

Samsung Launches the Full-Touch Screen Glyde

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:37:50 PDT

Samsung has just unveiled its U940 Glyde for the Verizon network and its got all the features that you want and need in a cell phone. With a full QWERTY keyboard that conveniently slides away to make your phone a tiny handheld, you can easily type text messages and emails on this sweet touch-screen phone. Even better, Samsung has included GPS and a full HTML browser on the Glyde - making web surfing that much more enjoyable. Other great features include a 2-megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, a microSD slot, and Bluetooth. The phone is set to become available this week and will cost $250 on contract after a $50 rebate.