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Pink, Purple, Red … Put Old Colors to Bed – The Gadget IT Color for 2010 is…

Cyber Ella — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:22:14 +0000

Once upon a hey-gadgets-are-now-”cool”-for-chicks-too time, pink (or bling, sure) was all the rage. That’s still where my heart lies. But then came red and purple. I haven’t been blogging here the whole time to cover those changes but I can now announce that according to Shiny Shiny and Pantone (yes that big color trend / paint company) the color of 2010 is…

Turquoise

Shiny Shiny’s even had a turquoise-hued skin for some time now – have they been holding out?

The real question is will this unisex tone really translate to us overtly-girly chicas? It’s not even officially the on-trend color for gadgets … yet, unless it’s a Twitter-inspired thing. I just know I’m not feeling it and I’m usually quite trendy. No not even yet like I annually do for Spring bags, although I’m still loving the cool Florida/tropical winter weather! Maybe I just don’t need that perfect clear ocean color at the moment like some others do.

Oh my life! (I tease) I suppose I can just keep my pink skins. It’s not like I have all the money in the world.

Anyway, check out a mini gallery of many things turquoise.

A Classic Phone Has its Gold Anniv—Oh no it’s just actually GOLD!

Cyber Ella — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:24:43 +0000

Forget being classy and respecting those with practically nothing in this recession. For some retarded reason Nokia is putting out a new version of the classic (used to be regular?) 6700 in gold. Not the color, more like the karat.

The gilded object of stupidity has been defended as Nokia as being not “just about the 18-carat gold finish”.

Nokia 6700 in genuine gold

They’re right, I would pay ~$550 for

“… custom wallpapers to complete the gold look, alongside that carry case and monster memory card. The Nokia 6700 classic Gold Edition is a well specced device, boasting a five-megapixel camera wrapped inside that glorious metal shell and of course GPS and Nokia Maps to help you find your way to the next jewelery store.”

The plating’s just gravy.

Photo from SlashGear.

Sharp Ugly Gadgety-Products Roundup

Cyber Ella — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:59:45 +0000

Toiletequse speakers .
Douchebag, we mean John Mayer, iPod cases .
Superheavy, locked … not a Paddington bag, a laptop case . It’s super secure. Oh and kinda fugly. Worth it?
Backpack that allows Fido to run away without your knowledge (also a laptop bag).
Awesomest site, Colorware, will reinvent your new Blackberry for any cute color, oh plus Yellow School Bus .
Girls love Hello, Kitty. Why? Nevertheless, here’s a webcam fully-shaped like the cartoon cat icon.
Hello, Kitty wears a MimoBot suit . Happy Halloween!
Hello, Kitty made superexpensive sheerly by Swarovski . Sold! Not.

*Via* ChipChick.com, PopGadget.net

Ooooooh those Apps are SHINY! (Apple iPhone)

Cyber Ella — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:48:27 +0000

Hoping to land a new job with a nice comfortable middle income, and also realizing even my small bags are now large enough for non-tiny phones (was part of my quest), and well—-a phone is a phone based on its features, but there are always PINK cases…….so…..

Well we’ve all been seeing the awesome iPhone commercials with all those Apps, those awesome apps like … a level! OK that may sound silly to you, but the iPhone apps offer more than something for everyone. The newest and coolest Apps would ensure a better quality of life for everyone who can afford it, and if you can, I think it’d be totally worth the bills!

So now … I want to get an iPhone! (With a nice leather pink tight-fitting case, thank you). Do you want one as well? Check out the recent ads…

Do you want one now?

Sharp Car! Stylish, Purple & Custom MP3 Horn!

Cyber Ella — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:00:10 +0000

This smooth, sleek, ultra stylish and luxurious—ultra violet car is not only snazzy, it’s fit for a queen! Well, a princess… ok women! Well, rich women. (Princess and queen again, then?) Anyway, not only does it come in shiny purple, but the horn sound is customizable, enabled to play an mp3.

Material girl?

Gold digger?

Glamorous by Fergie?

A Prince song?

Just please, no Paris Hilton music! The stars may be blind (yeah right) but most humans’ ears are not deaf … one’s likely to annoy many, even if this is a rare ride to catch.

And oh yes, the Sedan is on sale for $2 million from DiMora.

*Via BornRich.org*

Jeopardy Geeked Out – Leet Style

Cyber Ella — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:00:13 +0000

Fun tidbit. Yesterday’s Jeopardy geeked out, or perhaps, “leeted” (or l33ted? ok I’m not a “member”) out with one of their “clues”.

To paraphrase:

What search engine is spelled out in this “leet” language: 600673 (.com) ?

The answer after this…

Answer: GOOGLE

For more info, go to 600673.com.

Cell Phone Trends – Is Red the new…PINK?!

Cyber Ella — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:07:32 +0000

Oh no, say anything but… is pink out in the mobile world? Sure, T-Mobile (Mr. Pink themselves) and Verizon, Sprint… have great new phones in pink (stay tuned for some of these)… but AT&T (a bit of a leader since the iPhone) only has slightly older models in the shade(s).

With them, and others too (eek!) what abounds is a sea of red. Is red really the new chic color for girls…huh?

Well if you’re a pink warrior like I, you don’t need to fret whatever your carrier is…. there are usually pink snug-fitting cases/faceplates for at least the most popular or coolest models or shapes. (And the shape/opening style is one actually more important feature, thanks to availability of covers, yes I must admit).

Example, this transparent hot pink case for the (AT&T) Pantech Duo from EliteExtreme.

So you shouldn’t delay when in need of upgrading your old phone. (Older models are faster obsolete with the new 3G, in my speculation.) Find your best “fit” and browse for some fitting & flattering shaded case. Who knows, you might prefer a black & white polka dot cellie instead! There’s a world of imagined possibilities out there. Phones can be like clothes. (And that’s why this blog exists.)

Eco Drinking Water Purifier is “Bot”iful for your Home

Laptop Logic — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:00:16 +0000

This guest post is written by Daniel Shain from LaptopLogic.com – the place where you can compare prices on all laptop models .

The Element Four Watermill – The Future Is Smiling

It’s time to stare water purification right in its cute robotic face. Element Four has come up with the solution to water shortages worldwide with its Watermill. It may look like a set of speakers, but in reality it is an elegant piece of technology which can save you money while you’re helping to save the world.

The Watermill extracts water from humid air and, through ultraviolet sterilization, is capable of turning it into a potable beverage that is actually cleaner than spring water. It is extremely unobtrusive, or at least you can be sure you won’t notice it when you’re sitting down in your living room, because it is designed to be mounted on the outside of your house. According to Element Four the inside of your home is 70% more polluted than the outside air, and the UV sterilization can handle the smog of city life without issue. If you ever suffered from breathing the dry air your old dehumidifier left behind, this is probably a plus.

Element Four designed the Watermill to minimize power consumption. It automatically checks the dew point every three minutes and makes sure to operate consistently just below it, which is a large part of why it can extract a liter of water from the air for about three cents. It can also hook up to your existing water sources like your fridge dispenser or kitchen sink if you want it to, or else you can use special Element Four Watermill distribution sources. Put these two features together and you should have drinking water available throughout your house just as you did before, except at a tiny fraction of the cost. If you’re worried about volume, the 12 liters (3.2 gallons) of water which the Windmill can extract daily should amply sate a family of six.

The Element Four Windmill is a way to be green and save green, as you will be reducing waste from plastic bottles or jugs as well as reducing your water bill. In mid 2009 a wind/solar powered version should become available to make it even greener, but for now it’ll run off the grid. It will be available for sale beginning in February, and Element Four has big plans for this device. We can’t wait to see it become widely used in the future.

Find it here: Elementfour.com

Paris Hilton Custom Bought Ultimate Barbie Dream Car

Cyber Ella — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:27:50 +0000

So you know we girls like to treat ourselves with one great present each holiday season? Well Paris Hilton is like the ultimate girly-girl, so hers would be pink (awesome, of course) and even more great for this blog is its a big fantastic gadget – a car. Paris Hilton custom ordered herself an early Christmas present of a pink Bentley. Complete with pink/black interior, tricked out speakers in the trunk (I never understood that actually) and even oh-so glitterati-fab tinted/protective windows to prevent paparazzi snap flash-and-crash. (Oh well that’s actually necessary, right? Paris wants to drive well, now.)

Check out a video of Miss Hilton unabashedly gushing over her lavish and carefree expenditure – some girls just really do want to have fun, eh? C’est la trés rare vie!

Every girl has the pink Barbie Corvette, huh? (And Paris even upgraded to a Bentley.) I remember I had a pink Cadillac – so classic, but yep, I was the normal girl with Barbies who rode Fords. Le Sigh!

(OK OK I also had a little red speedster sports car, but I’m too girlie to remember what “brand” it was! Oh! and I had…….)

“Green” MacBook? Apple.com Leaves us Green with Envy

Cyber Ella — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:52:00 +0000

This new Mac Book looks great, mix the Mac Book green with pro and make it small (13″ width, widescreen would be nice) and it could be my next computer.

It’s a good thing the economy is the way it is though, because there is no mention of this machine on Apple.com whatsoever. Or any sign of it being purchasable in the near future. No “Froogle” or news jumps out at me. (And I’m demanding and require that for it to count as marketed.)

The worst thing is that Apple.com’s search doesn’t make any sense, they promote random movies when I search for what should be Apple products. Is this some lame iTunes tie-in? That’s just what it is, lame.

Add a page for every product and/or ad you serve to TV Apple, god, I thought you were smarter than that!

At least(???) we can enjoy the above ad, but it’s kind of like the fairy tale that is the rest of our hopes for bettering our planet. It’s not like I don’t trust Barack Obama, it’s just that well, it’s lame duck season, and unfortunately that doesn’t mean hunting.

A foot note, kudos to YouTube for their new video embed. Not only does it work well with WordPress, but it matches almost any site, which is so tempting now that there are so many other embeddable video sites! I just wish the Google affiliation with it could fit into my layouts (sidebars) like these vids do my posts!! (However we can go straight to YouTube to get Google code for single videos or multiples, so although it won’t fit most sidebars, it’s a great step!) (Of course, getting revenue from embedding YouTube videos into posts is also huge incentive!)

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