Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category
If there is one thing totally not cool, it would be shoplifting. Remember the controversy that Winona Ryder got into when she was caught shoplifting in a store? It never really died down and has for sure affected her career. It really isn’t a matter of how much she stole, it would have been a $1 item and all, but it would still mean one thing – she was stealing.
These days even the usual boutique stores have hidden cameras. A Hidden Camera, specifically a CCTV one, is an investment for security purposes. It always is better to accuse someone when you have evidence on print, and in this case, film.
I remember the movies Charlie’s Angels and Enemy of the State. Who would imagine that cameras can be kept in the most ordinary items? Things like clocks, pens, lighters, wrist watches and even compact mirrors in cosmetic pouches can have hidden cameras installed! And it has excellent audio capture too.
And get this – can you imagine a tissue box holder having a hidden camera? 
Yes, it is possible! Better make sure there are no tissue box holders in sight the next time you watch something on TV or in your hotel room.
Barney may have been purple, but this takes on a different direction!
Who says she-geeks have to be out of fashion? Here, the most trendy gadgets take the vibrant hue of purple! Dont they just scream GIRLIE to you?
Featured above:
iHome iHM77 Stereo Mini Speakers – Purple
Crosley Purple Kettle Classic Desk Phone
PPurple Gel Crystal Flex Rest Transparent Mini Wrist Rest
iHome Portable Speaker System for iPod (Purple)
Polaroid 8.0MP Digital Camera – Purple (CIA-0834S)
From GeekSugar.com
Burglary is a common problem among neighborhoods with no security guards. While no one can be safe all the time even if you lock your house, precaution is always better than nothing. These days, it seems going keyless (without keys) are gaining more approval among society. For one thing, keyless lock can only be opened by your fingerprint. It can never be replicated or duplicated like keys.
There are downsides to this, of course, because we don’t know if a keyless lock is indeed foolproof and cannot be hacked. However, a keyless lock will be the ultimate solution for top-secret laboratories and offices – think James Bond movies!
When one relocates to another house in an entirely different area, it is sure to be stressful and nerve-wracking. However, if one asks a modern-day household which one needs to be there once they arrive, I can bet they will answer this – a phone line, cable TV and internet connection. Everybody needs to stay connected.
When you move, you might want to consider subscribing to Direct TV instead of cable. For one thing, your man (if ever you have one) will forever love and serve you because Directv has sports channels. And consider this – no trying to catch your favorite show, because they give DVRs as part of their packages!
Find Direct TV in CA – MyTVOptions is one of the largest resources of cable and satellite television options in California.
I don’t think people these days can go on for so long without cable TV. It seems more and more families are glued to the tube and have the TV on top of their entertainment list.
Direct TV System is an alternative to cable. For one, the Directv Service has more channels than cable with 130 channels, plus local channels.
Perhaps the very best thing about Direct TV is their exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket, NASCAR Hotpass and NCAA Mega March Madness. If you have an avid sports fan at home, I am sure you will be switching to DirectTV in no time.
Here is their best offer:
And perhaps the ONE thing that would sign me up – some of their packages have FREE DVR on it!
Before you can classify me a Fashionista, Shoe Lover or a Bagaholic – I consider myself more than anything a She-Geek. I would rather buy the latest gadget or camera lens out there than buy a designer bag. I love looking at designer bags and would love to own one someday, but it simply isn’t something that I would buy when I have the money (which is rarely).
What I am eyeing is a spanking new and very fast computer by the end of the year. I can consider that as my gift to myself. But I’m also torn in getting a Lumix LX3 panasonic camera. I still have a DELL laptop though which needs its computer protection and virus protection updated. I recently switched to Symantec anti virus because it also has anti-spyware. What is better is that it is a corporate account no need for renewal fees!
I actually have this on my things-to-get-before-2009-ends. Consider this as my treat to myself for working so hard.
I’d want one in black but now that I think about red would just be so me 
At only 18.4mm thick, the Canon IXUS 100 IS is easily the slimmest IXUS ever released. Its sleek and stylish design may make it look more delicate than previous models, but you can still take wonderful photos with its 10-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, and 33-100mm lens. You can even take HD-quality movies using this sexy camera, with a maximum 1280px x 720px screen resolution.
Like most members of the IXUS family, the IXUS 100 IS features i-Contrast, Face Self-Timer, and Blink Detection functions. To accommodate the wide variety of subjects you’ll be taking photos of, the camera features more shooting modes such as Foliage, Snow, Aquarium, Sunset, and Long Shutter, in addition to basic modes such as Auto, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Fireworks, Beach, and Underwater.
It also comes in sophisticated colors to match your style: gold, silver, bold red, or classic black.
Canon IXUS 100 IS (P21,950) is now available in gadget and camera shops nationwide.
PowerShot E1, P13,500
At 160g (minus the battery), the PowerShot E1 is 20 percent smaller than the first lineup of PowerShots. This baby may be small, but with a capture capacity of 10.0 megapixels, it’s pretty powerful for its size, offering as much as 4x digital zoom and letting you view your shots in a 2.5-inch LCD screen. Like the newest range of PowerShots, E1 comes with advanced face detection technology and red eye correction.
You may consider it an addition to your collection of kikay accessories, but E1 is also a good camera for first time camera-owners to start with, since it comes with basic shooting modes such as Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Indoor, and Kids & Pets. You can also record movies with up to 640 x 480 resolution.
The Apple Center had tokidoki iSkins for both the iPod Video and Nano. The ones for iPod video are made of silicone inside with a hard outer case, while the ones for Nano are made of aluminum. But when I checked out the iSkin website (www.iskin.com/vibes), there are actually designs for the iPod Mini and the first generation Shuffle, too.
These skins are 2000 pesos a pop!
Would you be willing to get one for fashion’ sake (at the price you see below?)
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The USB pendants retail for P5,700.
Francesco who has a flourishing career as an in-house designer for an illustrious pearl company, has created highly covetable USB �jewelry.� Set in sterling silver with details in enamel, these sophisticated pendants open to reveal a USB gadget with a mighty 1 gigabyte memory capacity. Francesco�s collection includes a line for both men and women, and comes in Tropical, Oxy, and Burst designs for women and Strips, Tracks, and Circuit for Men. The sleek and quirky designs are so irresistible, you�d be tempted to grab more than one for style�s sake.