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PC Devotee? Make Fun of Your Apple Buddies With These

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:04:11 -0700

Maybe you thought the PC-bashing products on Friday were a little harsh. Well, ridicule is a two-way street, and of course there are products that also bash Apple.

Naturally, someone somewhere made one of those Calvin-peeing-on-Apple decals - but for something a bit more palatable, check out these funny goods, many of which have to do with the spinning ball of death (the closest Mac equivalent of the PC blue screen of death), like this button ($1).

So, by popular request: Mac-dissing products!

iPoop Baby Onesie $27	Spinning Ball of Death Shirt $20
Witty Retort Sticker $1.50	I'm a PC T-shirt $25	Not a Mac Addict Button $1

Show Your True Colors With Products That Put Down Windows

GeekSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:35:04 -0700

Are you ashamed to hide behind a Windows screen? Stuck in a messy PC vs. Mac battle? Or do you despise Windows with a passion and want to broadcast your hatred to the world?

The great social divide of who's a Mac and who's a PC is a complicated one (just ask the characters on Gossip Girl), but at the end of the day, you have to pick the machinery and operating system that best fits your lifestyle. If you don't have any love for Windows, there are plenty of silly ways to express your frustration. They won't alleviate the post Blue Screen pain, but they will make you giggle.

Windows Toilet Paper ($4) offers a straightforward stance you can flush away and is sure to be a conversation starter at geeky house parties. Or, if you're seeking a more subtle route, hide your Dell logo with an Apple sticker. No one will be the wiser.

Check out some other ways to wash away Windows below.

Blue Screen of Death Tee ($19)	White Apple Logo Sticker ($6)
Windows Blue Screen of Death on Chrome Buckle ($15)	I Don't Do Windows Button ($4)	Mightysoft Windoos Toilet Paper ($4)

Apple For Apples: Fruity and Fitting Apple Gadget Cases

GeekSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:01:04 -0700

Looking for a subtle and sweet way to showcase your Apple love without having to pin a colorful logo on your shirt or sleeve? Double or triple your dose of apples each day by covering your iPod, iPhone, or laptop with a fresh and fruity printed case or tote.

This Little Apple Sunshine Pouch ($8) wasn't designed specifically for gizmos, but it would make a fetching combined iPod, iPhone, and lip gloss pouch. Check out some additional apple-inspired totes, cases and carriers in the widget below!

They R in Ur Clock and Invadin Ur Spaces

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:01:13 -0800

If you can't get enough Space Invader clothing, food, or household items, then add this alarm clock to the top of your must-have list. The Invader Alarm Clock ($40) combines one of your favorite things (Space Invaders), and one thing you hate the most (waking up in the a.m.) in a totally retro-geek package.

When your alarm goes off, the invaders come down from space to conquer your clock. Well, until you hit the snooze button anyway.

Multiplug USB Helps Keep Cords All Wrapped Up

GeekSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:00:21 -0700

It's not easy to keep USB cords in order, but the 88 percent of you who like creative organizers will probably agree this USB multiplug ($16) looks like it could help.

The device was designed by Theo Williams and features three sockets and four LED lights to denote connectivity. I like that it airs on the subtle side of cord management and doesn't involve a complicated wall mount or cartoon-like coverage. I also like that it looks a wee bit like the cord base that came with my old iBook.

The Slide Lamp Is Geeky Wall Candy

GeekSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:57 -0700

Being the photography nerd that I am, I instantly fell in love with this unique lamp. It's not just any ordinary lamp, it's a light table for photo slides! How cool (and totally geeky) is that?! From Suck UK, this Slide Lamp holds up to 36 slides that you can take yourself (just by loading slide film into your camera instead of a roll), or have your already photoshopped and prepped photos converted into slides from your local developer.

Coming in three sizes, this functional piece of art will cost you around $140 dollars for the smallest size, and over $200 for the largest, but it's a total conversation starter that's essential for the entertaining geek's home. Wall mountable and totally sleek, these babies look hot next to each other, but realistically I think I'd have to splurge on just one. Cause really, you know I'd be buying the Slide Lamp to show off my photography talents, and not just for lighting purposes. What? Admit it - you would too!

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Kodak Zi6 Pocket Camera to Challenge My Trusty Flip?

GeekSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:03:07 -0700

I'm obviously a big fan of the Flip Video camera because of its portability and simple video uploading functions. My YouTube page has never been easier to populate! And of course, since the Flip was first on the scene, there are bound to be challengers pop up with improved capabilities. Enter the Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera.

Coming just in time for the holiday season on Oct. 1, the Zi6 boasts some pretty impressive specs: HD recording at 16:9 aspect ratio, flip-out USB connector, 2.4-inch screen, on board slow motion playback, tripod mountable body, and an expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB, which equals hours of video fun. The Zi6 is priced at an affordable $180 in your choice of black or pink, and will come stocked with video editing software to let you personalize your flicks with text, music, and still-photo extraction for sharing. It's the newest evolution in on-the-go video cameras! I'm definitely adding this bad boy to my Christmas list this year!

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Eco Geek Tip: Use a Powerstrip With a Breaker

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:45:45 -0700

I know it seems like common sense, but if you are looking to save energy and money, plug your gadgets into a power strip with a circuit breaker so you have the ability to flip the switch off instead of draining energy. I suggest hooking up devices like your TV and DVR or TiVo to one strip (so they can stay on and record all your favorite shows), but keep everything else on strips that can be turned off whenever you leave the house for an extended period of time.

There's a neat site called MyGreenElectronics that offers a simple energy calculator so you can guesstimate what your electronic use means for your wallet by the minute, day, month, and year.

GE Premium Home Theater 7-Outlet Surge Protector - $29.99	Power Sentry® Multiple Outlet 3-Pack - $9.99
Ansluta Power Supply Cord 6-way - $15.00	Smart Strip 7-Outlet Power Strip - $39.99
Personal Power Station - $14.99

10 Useless (But Totally Essential) Geek Accessories

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:34 -0700

Geeks are a different breed altogether: We know that there are some things in life that aren't really essential, but are a must-have - whether it be for street cred, bragging rights, or we were just wooed by the fantastic out of sheer boredom. You know what I mean. So I've rounded up my favorite pointless and useless geek accessories that have graced the pages of geeksugar that you just can't resist. Cause you know, why would you?

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Vintage Camera Phone Puts FOTC Phone Into Perspective

GeekSugar — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:05:57 -0700

I have been semi-obsessed with oversized, clunky and illogical camera phones ever since I saw the "Mugged" episode of Flight of the Conchords where Jemaine's handmade camera phone (it's literally a camera and phone taped together) gets taken by a street thug. This Canon camera phone is even more fantastic because it combines a spectacular camera with a rotary phone base. Cause everyone needs a rotary phone that can capture images within cord distance, right?
Photo courtesy of HBO and Source