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Which Travel Planning Website Is Your Favorite?

GeekSugar — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:05:00 -0700

Ahh, Summer. Although I love Fall (hello, gadget fashion!), I can't help but get a pang of sadness knowing that this is really the last warm holiday weekend to look forward to this year. Summer is the quintessential time of year to travel and lounge around in the sun, and if you've headed out of town this season, you've most likely used a travel-planning website like Trip Advisor or Diddit to help you get there.

Besides the excellent deals you can find on sites like this, they make it super easy to book a room, get insider details on your destination, and mark that off your travel to-do list. Have you used travel-planning sites, and if so, which one is your favorite?

Summer Geek Tip: Islandize Your Web

GeekSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:33:03 -0700

Summer may not be as hot or as glamorous as you imagined it, but by no means do you have to just suffer through it. The cure: Islandize Your Web!

First, go here and drag the islandize button to your browser. The new button will read "GYIO" (short for "get your island on"), and whenever you're on a website that's oh-so dull and boring and un-islandy, click it. Bam, a tropical cocktail appears. Click it again: a pelican. Again: island waves. Don't stop till you get enough.

For another special treat, you can add the islandize code to your blog, so your visitors can pretend they're on a beach as they read your brilliant musings. Instant Internet vacation.

5 Helpful Airport Websites

GeekSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:50:56 -0700

Taking flight this Summer for an action packed vacation? Or maybe you're off to visit friends and family? Whatever the case, I'm going to make sure to equip you with all the geeky tools you'll need to have an amazing and stress free vacay. I've already listed tech travel tips to remember before you leave the house and websites to visit before you bon voyage, but what about those few hours before you jet off? Here are some of my favorite websites that you may want to check out before flying up up and away.

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Summer Camping Companion: Campfire Tales iPhone App

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:25:25 -0700

Maybe you're not going on a crazy European backpack vacation for your Summer trip, but you're surely going camping, right?

I don't care how old you are, telling scary stories around the campfire never gets old (neither do s'mores).

So if you are planning on pitching a tent in the great outdoors, download this Campfire Tales iPhone app, free and packed with stories for a variety of ages.

Maybe reading your cell phone is not the scariest thing you can do, but at certain points the app prompts you to press the sponsor logo for scary noises. Not a bad modern technology compromise.

A Summer Survival Guide For Geeks

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:33:10 -0700

Just in case you've missed some of our sizzling Summer coverage, here are my favorite post picks, which are guaranteed to get any geek prepped for some warm weather fun.

Tech Travel Tips	Fun Summer Geek Reads	Gadgets For the Beach
Wacky Waterproof Gadgets	Geeky Essentials For International Travel	Nine iPhone Applications For Summer

Fun Summer Geek Reads

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:45:26 -0700

To me, Summer is not only about throwing parties, taking trips and getting out your waterproof beach gear, it's also about winding down . . . and by winding down, I mean losing yourself in a good book. They are geeky, witty, and full of flair - here are some of my favorite Summer beach reads for all the geeky gals out there.

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Tech Travel Tips to Remember Before You Leave the House

GeekSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:40:45 -0700

Summer, Summer, summertime . . . time to kick back and unwind. At a new destination, hopefully. If you're one of the many embarking on a Summer trip, then I have a few travel tips for you. I've already covered the light, flight-friendly gadgets, and international travel gadget essentials, and now it's time to get to the all-important tips of things to do at home before you even take off.

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The Globetrotter Solar Charger Keeps Gadgets Juiced Up

GeekSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:03:04 -0700

Even if you're planning a glamping trip this Summer (glamping as in glamorous camping), and you'll be staying at a hotel or two, we all know that there aren't any guarantees when it comes to finding ample outlets for charging gadgets.

Glamping or camping, the Globetrotter Solar Charger ($100) will surely come in handy for those who travel loaded with gadgets. This powerhouse charging device comes equipped with eleven connectors and connection cables (meaning you can charge you and your friends iPod, cell phone, DS Lite, and GPS device), it will work in all weather conditions, and only takes about four hours of sunshine to fully charge its solar panels. And its internal battery is said to power an iPod for 18 hours, a cell phone for 44 hours, a PSP for 2.5 hours and a PDA for 22 hours. How do you like them apples?

Wacky Waterproof Gadgets and Accessories

GeekSugar — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:08:44 -0700

Tis' the season for waterproof gear galore. And while some products are beautifully designed and much to be desired, there are those that are a little wacky and wild for our tastes. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, or are wondering what weird gadgets are splish-splash friendly, my slideshow is sure to enlighten even the biggest of geeks.

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Roxy Gadget Gear For Summer

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:02:46 -0700

The sun and surf fashion apparel company Roxy not only sells some sweet bathing suits and sundresses for Summer, but it's also expanding its accessories line to include more tech toys.

Whether you're looking for a hip laptop sleeve like this one, appropriately called "Manic," or some earphones that are guaranteed to match your beach attire (and offer stellar sound quality), Roxy has got your covered.

Here are my Roxy Summer picks that are beach ready right out of the box.

Roxy On Ear Headphones	Sonic Impact Roxy Speaker Dock
In Ear Headphones - Roxy	Manic Laptop Case - Roxy