Retro Bling: Ms. Pac Man Ring

Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, Wearables, Video Games,

If the Ms. Pac Man arcade table game is sadly out of your price range, take heart. Thanks to Tiny Armour, you can keep Ms. Pac Man close to your heart while keeping a little more green in your wallet. The truly hardcore old-school gaming fan can pair Ms. Pac Man with a ghost ring or necklace also available from Tiny Armour for some real-life (but decidedly not scary) ghost dodging fun. The Ms. Pac Man ring is available in silver or gold vermeil ($68 and $75, respectively) and sizes 5 - 11.

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The Diskette Notepad: A New Way to Save Information

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories,

Are floppy drives now considered “retro chic”?  We think so, judging by this unique notepad, made of actual floppy disks and 75 sheets of graph paper. Very cool (in a geeky sort of way), durable, and guaranteed to elicit nostalgic smiles when brought to the staff meeting.  We suggest giving one to your fave I.T. guy at work to say “Thanks” for all he’s done. Available for $10 USD.

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MoPods: Cutest Cell Phone Accessory Ever!

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Toys,

If you’re no longer infatuated with your cell phone, here’s something to rekindle the love: MoPods! They’re small characters and animals that live in a dome…and alert you to incoming calls by spinning and flashing! The cool thing is that the MoPod doesn’t need to be attached to your phone to work. The charm can be worn on clothes, keychains, bags, or of course the phone.  Perfect for when your phone must be in “silent” mode, or just to express your inner child.  Choose from a devil, puppy, kitten, monster, monkey, and the cutest one….the penguin.  Note that MoPods only work on the GSM network, not 3G, which means Verizon customers are out of luck. Available for $10 USD.

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Mmm…Simpsons Hip Flask and Shot Glass Set

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Hot Deals,

We recently told you about the Pac-Man Collectors’ Shot Glass set, and now we’ve found this item. As any Simpsons fan knows, Homer enjoys the occasional Duff beer at Moe’s Tavern. So it makes sense there’s now a 6-piece stainless steel drinking set with hip flask, funnel, and four shot glasses. Each is decorated with a picture of Homey and one of his many catchphrases. It even comes in a gift box for that special someone…we just wish it came with a recipe for a ‘‘Flaming Moe.” Available for $30 USD.

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Sidewinder For iPhone

Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, Apple, Smartphones, Portable Audio / Video,

The search for the perfect iPhone case is an arduous task. Screen protection, side button access, clips, card slots, maybe even a stand—the list of secondary duties that a case can perform is growing almost daily. Marware’s Sidewinder for iPhone offers another entry in the list of case functions—earphone organization.

If you’re using the stock iPhone earbuds (or any other earbud-style headphones), the Sidewinder will keep them tangle free and wrapped around a slide out arm. The arm also sports a cutout that holds Apple’s Bluetooth earpiece. The iPhone can be mounted in the holster with the screen facing out or in. The Multidapt clip on the back rotates 360 degrees, can be used as a stand for vertical or horizontal viewing, and can be switched out for any of the other Multidapt accessories.

Sidewinder for iPhone retails for $24.99 and Multidapt accessories range in price from $4.99 to $19.99 USD.

Read More | Marware Sidewinder product page

Introducing the Geek Awareness Bracelet

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Wearables,

Remember back in the 2004, when it was all about Lance Armstrong’s yellow rubber Livestrong bracelets to benefit cancer research? Even though the trend is passe, that didn’t stop the folks at ThinkGeek from creating a decidedly nerdy version of its own. According to the website, the silicone accessory allows the wearer to promote “geek awareness in every aspect of life.”  The yellow bracelet states: “Tux is my homeboy”, the black one: “ThinkGeek”, and the olive one: “I see fragged people.”  Wear at your own risk, amigos. Available for $2 USD.

Read More | ThinkGeek via Geek Sugar

Elecom Unveils Designer Eardrops

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,

Elecom has released their EHP-IE10 Series Earphones for those who want to make a minor fashion statement. Available in 8 different styles, they feature an impedance of 32 ohms, a playback frequency of 20Hz to 20kHz, and a pressure response of 99dB/1mW. The eardrops have a f 13.5 mm driver unit, a 1.2 m cord, a f3.5 mm stereo mini-plug, and weighs only about 7g. You can pre-order for JPY1,200 (~$21.27.)

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Fingers Organizes Your Cords

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Design, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,

Tired of that mess of cords behind your computer? Fingers is a prototype created by Oof Design that keeps the untangled when you unplug your laptop. Made of acrylic, each slot is made by laser for different types of plugs. The device also raises the height of your laptop making it more ergonomic. We have practically become accustomed to the clutter that hides back there. If we get that organized, we may get around to throwing away those faded post-its with ancient reminders of chores that we never accomplished.

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Slide Your iPod into the i50

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video,

Creative TravelSound has come up with the i50 docking speaker for second generation iPod shuffles. It features four microdrivers and a digital amplifier, and offers 21 hours of play on each charge by USB. We like the look of this brushed metal slot-in docker, as it seems that PMP accessories seem to getting larger all the time, which to us almost deletes the purpose of portability. With the i50, you can slide it into someone’s Christmas stocking for ~£35 (~$72.00) without anyone being the wiser.

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For the Ladies: Burton Women’s Day Hiker

Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, Product Reviews,

Laptop.  iPod.  Headphones.  Camera.  Phone.  Wallet.  Home keys.  Car keys.  Moleskine, writing implements, Bluetooth earpiece, DS, games, maybe a spiral notebook or two, possibly even a textbook.  And this is all supposed to go into a messenger bag and arrive unharmed and somewhat organized at my destination?

Faced with this issue while packing my regular carryon for a trip last month, I realized something had to change - I needed a better receptacle for all of my junk.  After shopping other messengers, slings, totes, and various other bag designs, the best solution was the Burton Women’s Day Hiker 12L.  This bag has some serious pockets - plenty of organized space for my phone, various pens and pencils, a fleece-lined pocket for my camera, a clip for my keys, even a separate pocket for my iPod with a cutout to run the headphone cord through.  There’s a shovel pocket on the inside of the bag that houses a 13” notebook (although it’s not the most protective pocket on Earth - a sleeve might be a good idea).  Two outside board straps make schlepping your sporting board of choice a breeze.  Most importantly, the shoulder straps - which are made for women - were comfortable while carrying a heavy load. 

The Burton Women’s Day Hiker 12L is available in six colors, including basic black, and retails for $49.95.  Just in case you guys get jealous, there’s a men’s version as well.