Girls Just Wanna Have Fun GeekKit

Can’t decide what to get your favorite pink gadget lover? Why not get her everything. The Girls Just Wanna’ Have Fun GeekKit comes with the Gadget Girl 300K Digital Camcorder that doubles as a webcam, the Bratz Rock Angelz Recording Studio Playset, a cute little Pink Radio Control Car complete with flashlights and sound effects, a bunch of multicolor LED bracelets, the 1GB Lasonic MP-01GS MP3 Player that supports WMA and MP3 files and has an FM radio, a pink foldable dust and water resistant keyboard and a matching 3 button PS/2 optical mouse that lights up red and purple when plugged in. This whole package costs just $64.50. Granted some of these items are a bit kiddish, but overall we like its concept and the price tag.

Gear4’s Streetwear Adds More Hoodies to your Ipod’s Closet

Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time we’ve come across ipod hoodies to dress up your ipod in. Gear4’s StreetWear for the 3G iPod Nano are the latest ones to to enter the game. There are two colors to choose from - a gray or a more feminine styled pink version with a printed floral pattern. Both feature a drawstring hood, a coat hook on reverse for attaching to a key ring, and each have a velcro pocket for headphone storage. Gear4’s StreetWear outfits retail for £9.99.

Flamingo Music Earbuds Review

The Flamingo Music earbuds feature EarClick technology which promises to provide a customizable secure fit for your ear that is also “weightless”. The product comes packaged with 6 EarClick ear-pads. I had to try on a few until I was able to find the one that fit my ear right. Once I found the appropriate one, the Flamingo did feel quite comfortable, however the non-appropriate sized ear clicks were just the opposite - they were uncomfortable. So you have to be sure to find the one that is best for you. True to their claim, the headphones did feel quite weightless as well, and the nature of the design does feel very secure - the earphones don’t fall out or get loose the way my iPod earbuds so easily do.

The Flamingo Music also came with a carrying pouch, which is appreciated because I hate carrying around headphones in my bag only to discover later that they’ve gotten all tangled up. Keeping them in a little bag keeps things neat in tidy. A clip is also included as well to keep things neat or to use to attach the earbud’s cable to your clothing or bag strap.

The design of the Flamingo Music is pretty slick and stylish, nothing spectacular but overall nice. Our review pair was colored in chrome and black. Although the Flamingo Music earbuds are a little bigger than your typical earbuds, wearing it in my ear was still pretty unobtrusive. The cable is shielded with a “sports-grade finish”. In other words, the cable isn’t your typical plastic cable that is more likely to snap or suffer from wear and tear.

Unfortunately when it came to sound quality the Flamingo Music suffered from significant tinniness and a lack of bass, even after playing around with the EQ settings. For $49.99 we’re not expecting Bose like quality, but even the standard iPod/iPhone earbuds provide a better audio experience. Is it the worst pair of headphones we’ve ever used? No. But still, for $49.99 we expected more punch.

The Flamingo Music retails for $49.99 and comes in a choice of 4 colors - chrome, black, blistered red or white. iPhone users will be happy to hear that the Flamingo Music is compatible with their favorite phone. Overall, if a high quality audio experience isn’t your priority but rather you are looking for something comfortable and lightweight, than the Flamingo Music might be for you.

Conclusion:

The Good: Available in 4 colors, Comfortable and Weightless

The Bad: Suffers from Tinny Sound and lack of bass

Blinged Out iSonic Snapbox X25 is Like a Nano but Cheaper

In the world of Nano rip-offs, there are many. But not many of them come blinged out with fake jewels. The pink iSonic Snapbox X25 Limited Edition sports a 2GB capacity, a 1.8″ LCD screen, a voice recorder, FM tuner, and it supports MP3, Mp4, WMA and Wav formats - you know all the features you would expect in a knock-off. Either way, the price is right at $59.99, it makes a good cheap DAP for those girly girls who like a little bling sprinkled on their gadgets.

StereoBudz Hot Pink Earbuds Help Fight Breast Cancer

Looking for a cheap pair of new earbuds, maybe to match your pink ipod or other pink MP3 player? Koss has a special pair of Susan G. Komen StereoBudz Earbuds. The package comes with both a white and hot pink pair of earbuds along with a carrying case. And naturally, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Koss Susan G. Komen StereoBudz Earbuds retails for just $14.99.

Otterbox Strength Cases to Come in Pink to Support Breast Cancer Research

Otterbox iPod cases are kind of like the Toughbook of ipod Cases, their rugged and meant to withstand the elements as well as bumps and drops. But tough and pink can go together, right? They have two upcoming limited edition cases that will be available in pink. OtterBox will donate 10% of the purchase price to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer. The cases are designed to fit the iPhone and the 3G Nano and will retail for $49.95 and $29.95 respectively.

iTunes Sync App Lets You Sync iTunes with Any MP3 Player

Do you really like iTunes, but you don’t have an ipod? iTunes Sync is a free software app for Windows that lets you sync your non Apple made MP3 player with iTunes. The software works with many popular MP3 players as well as many popular cell phones like the RAZR, and the Nokia N95 just to name a few. However it is not compatible with the Zune - why are we not surprised. iTunes Sync is not compatible for Mac but there is a similar program called SyncTunes available for free for Mac users as well.

iDance WALL-E Will Shake its Nuts and Bolts to Your Music

My Roomba is waiting in great anticapation for the movie WALL-E to come out. Finally a movie about the gentler side of robots, rather than the Terminator. However with any Disney Pixar movie there is always tons of merchandise that will be marketed to buy and this movie will be no different. Over at the Sharper Image (yes they are still in business on-line) they are currently selling for $24.95, the iDance WALL-E which will operate in the same manner as our beloved i-Dog. It will dance and light up and even make sounds along with the music that he hears or pumps out via an audio-in jack or USB port connected to your MP3 player or computer. I’m already getting ready to add this to my ever growing menagerie.

Smoy iPod Case Comes with a Photo Frame

It seems we like to put pictures in and on anything these days, just another example of this is the Smoy Photo iPod Case. The Smoy iPod case is a slip cover case made of brown vinyl with a window frame you can slip photos into. The frame size is 15/16″w x 7/8″h which isn’t very big but just big enough to put something meaningful. The vinyl is thin enough to operate without you removing it from the case. Not bad for only $28.00

MP3 Player Alarm Clock with Video Support

Once and awhile we come across something from our Chinese neighbors that isn’t just a knock off and is pretty worthwhile. We can’t guarantee how well it’s made or if it sounds any good but this device looks cute. The 2.0 Inch TFT Screen MP3 Radio + FM ( what a catchy name….) has just what it says and it works as an  alarm clock, has a built-in speaker, and a 1GB storage capacity, as well as MP3, WMA, and AVI video support. It is also expandable via a SD/MMC expansion slot. For $88.00 it may seem pricey for something from an unknown company but its a pretty unique device, as there aren’t that many dedicated MP3 player / Alarm Clocks out there.

Samsung 2008 Spring Fever Gadgets

We had a blast at the Samsung Fever Showcase looking at all the great cool stuff coming out soon, as well as what is out already. Below are some of the items that caught our attention.

Samsung Series 4 450 3-D Ready Plasma HDTV:
The first of it’s kind, Samsung always thinks outside the box and has introduced the first 3-D Ready Plasma HDTV, allowing viewers to interact with the Plasma in a truly 3-D experience. There will be accessories sold separately, such as 3-D glasses and a PC module that will truly give the 3-D experience right at home. The TV is already available to purchase.

Samsung Series 6 650 and Series 7 750 Plasma HDTV:
Samsung has partnered with USA TODAY to provide the on-demand service of keeping you up to date with sports, news, and stock information. The functionality of this on-demand system will work through InfoLink RSS service, which will provide the content directly from USA TODAY right to your screen. To access the information consumers only need to grab their remote and press the RSS button. There will also be a Wireless LinkStick Accessory so your TV can connect to the web wirelessly without long messy wires. There is also the “Touch of Color” design implemented into all the models in this line that is a subtle yet beautiful with its hue of red frame. [Read more]

NGC DJ Mixer Stereo Boom Bag Looks Like a Boombox and Plays Like One

Not only does the NGC DJ Mixer Stereo Boom Bag sport a cool retro design that makes it look like an old school stereo, it really does play music like one. The bag hides a FM Radio along with a set of speakers that can connect to your ipod, phone or MP3 player. In the 90s we carried around boomboxes that played music, and in 2008 we carry around bags that look like boomboxes and play music. Now that is progress. The bag is also available in a hip Tape Deck design. and retails for £18.99.

SkullCandy’s LINK Hydro Pack Lets You Sip and Go

SkullCandy is a connoisseur when it comes to making headphones and bags that are hip but very techie. Their latest LINK Hydro Pack is a neat backpack that uses their LINK technology that lets users listen to music while making phone calls through headphones or speakers located right on the straps of the backpack. The pack also promises to be a great outdoor accessory that is designed for 3 seasons and it has convenient access to H20 via its straps, because we are all way too lazy for our own good. The Link Hydro Pack retails for $149.95 and is available in grey/orange or camp. For those of you who are more of a pink bag type, check out the somewhat similar Link Fashion Pack - however it’s not as rugged and doesn’t let you sip and go.

SanDisk Sansa Fuze Tries to be a Cheap Nano Alternative

The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is one of the the latest to join the already flooded Mp3 market. Looking very similar to another famous Mp3 player, the Sansa Fuze tries to be a little different than its competitors by offerring several different color options to choose from as well as featuring a FM radio with 40 preset stations. Capacities range from 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB, plus it’s got a microSD slot for expanding which is something we always appreciate. Pricing range from $79.99 to $129.99 depending on the size. It also plays music and video and supports WMA files and it’s got a built-in mic for voice recording. The Fuze is available in red, pink, black, blue, silver, and sports a 1.9″ display, which should be ok for casual video watching. [Read more]

Hello Kitty Mp3 Player with Matching Headphones

Oh how Ms. Kitty teases us all the time with her wares. The just released a Hello Kitty MP3 player that has an image of Ms. Kitty herself as well as three different switchable ear phones: one with a Hello Kitty red ribbon design, another with a pink crystal, and lastly, one with a crystal butterfly. There Mp3 player also comes with 7 kinds of games to play too. However, financial times must not be so good for Ms. Kitty because the DAP doesn’t even come with built-in memory. The only way to transfer songs on to your player is via a mini-SD card. For $139.99 it’s a little pricey but again for the diehard Hello Kitty Fan, this is just another to add to the treasure chest.

Jabra A120 Bluetooth Music Adapter Makes your Old MP3 Player Wireless

For the majority of the population that has either an iPod or other Mp3 player, the majority of them out there lack bluetooth music capabilities. The Jabra A120 is looking to change that. Plug this into the jack you would plug your headset into and waalah your iPod is now bluetooth A2DP capable. What does this mean? This means you can use wireless bluetooth headphones and your digital audio player will transmit music wirelessly to them. No more headsets with annoying wires. For just $29 it’s a worthwhile purchase for those you can’t stand wires. [Read more]

Philips DCP951 Portable DVD Player Also Plays Vids Off of Your iPod Touch

Now this is the DVD player to buy when going on long trips. The Philips DCP951 can play DVD’s, DVD +/-R and DVD +/-RW, VCD, DivX, and MPEG4 movies. It will also play videos from your iPod touch, and charge it at the same time. In addition there is also a SD/MMC slot you can view movies or digital photos, turning it into a digital picture frame if you like. All of this can be seen on a a widescreen 9″ LCD and did we mention is looks super sexy! All for the bargain basement price of $199. Now that is a steal!

Jensen’s Colorful Mini Style MP3 Necklaces

Despite the popularity of the iPod Shuffle, we say that there is really no excuse to make a MP3 player with out a display nowadays since ones with displays are cheap to come by. Regardless, every company, both big and small seems to give it a go. Jensen has got a series of flash-based “mini style necklace” MP3 players available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities. The DAP is available in blue, purple, green, red or black, and measures just 1-3/4”(H) x 1-1/8”(W) x 3/8”(D) and they each come with a pair of necklace style earbuds.

iTrip Auto SmartScan & RoadTrip SmartScan Review

When I hit the road for a long car trip, I always bring my Nano in order to hear some decent music. I get so tired of the same rotation of music on the popular local stations in the city. So I like to spice it up with variety. I hadn’t had much luck however listening to it decently in the car with other FM transmitters in the past. I was still using that archaic method of connecting my iPod to a the cassette tape and then inserting it into my tape deck. But just like 8 tracks, cassette decks in cars are becoming a thing of the past and getting harder and harder to find. So I was extremely excited when I received the Griffin RoadTrip SmartScan and iTrip Auto SmartScan to review. Off to the rental car company I went… [Read more]

MySkin Design Your Own iPod Skin Contest

I’m not sure who out there doesn’t have some sort of iPod already. But for those who don’t and have some talent, why not enter the MySkin Design Contest. Design your own skin and you could win a iPod. The site itself has a built-in design tool for you to use to design skins with, so you don’t have to worry if your Photoshop skills aren’t all there yet. You can also see what entries other contestants have out together. Those who are in the top 3,000 will get the winning design for free on a skin of their own.

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