Echo Screen Protector Transforms Your iPhone in to a Mirror
July 6, 2008
See now the one thing Apple forgot to include on the soon be released iPhone 3G, is a mirror. No worries though, go grab yourself one from Proporta. The Echo Mirrored Screen Protector will allow you use your iPhone normally as well as let you check your makeup. As soon as the display backlight is switched off, the Echo becomes a mirror for you to make sure you are just as sexy as your iPhone. For some this is a more valuable feature than any dopey built in GPS. The Echo is available for just $12.95 and they do ship to the US.
Hercules i-XPS SoundBox Portable Speaker for iPods
July 4, 2008
The i-XPS Soundbox is the perfect companion for lounging out by the pool or at the beach. This portable speaker will enclose your iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), iPod Mini ( If anyone still has this), iPod Classic, as well as other MP3 Players. The integrated mini jack cable connection inside the unit will hook up to the speakers through any headphone jack on the your MP3 Player. It zips up to keep your MP3 player safe from harm and it also includes a big metal clip, wrist strap, and attachment for your bicycle handlebar. In addition the speaker is powered by 2 AAA batteries. What really makes this stand out from the already cluttered field of portable iPod speakers are its looks. It’s available in a Stone, Splash, and Spray design which we assume is used to make it blend in with its surroundings, or to get it’s rugged theme accross. Pricing and release info TBD, so keeping checking out their site for updated info on where to purchase it.
Speck SeeThru Hard Shell for the iMac Review
July 1, 2008
Speck’s SeeThru Candy Colored Hard Shell for the iMac has been designed with two purposes in mind. 1. To protect your sexy iMac from the elements 2. To give it a unique look. The first time we laid eyes on the SeeThru, it instantly brought us back memories of candy colored shell iMacs of yore. So there is definitely a retro design element to the SeeThru. [Read more]
Isisdei Laptop Sleeves and Accessories Review
June 30, 2008
Isisdei recently spoiled us by sending some of their newest laptop sleeves for us to review. Their sleeves are trendy and fashionable and will certainly make anyone look at the sleeve your laptop is in, rather than be curious about what’s in the sleeve. Just recently released is the “Gold Fish“, Paisley Sleeve, and “The Slim“, which have personalities all their own as well as the durability to protect your precious from any harm. [Read more]
Retro Gameboy and Cassette Purses
June 29, 2008
What can we say, we can never get enough retro Nintendo accessories. IDontLikeMondays (great name) has a whole bunch of unique purses including a Gameboy purse and a Gameboy Badge. They also have some other non-Nintendo accessories including a Cassette purse, a Ghetto Blaster purse, some space invaders badges, and a bomb badge. The purses retail from $38.40 to $49.90. But if purses or badges aren’t your thing, there is also a neat cassette pillow for $70. (Thanks, Jolene)
High Traffic Gadget Case Will Yield Attention
June 25, 2008
It’s always nice to see how people can get creative with recycled materials. The High Traffic Gadget Case is made of salvaged traffic signs which will store your iPod, MP3 player, or Digital Camera. It almost resembles a metal lunchbox from when I was kid but with a shoulder strap. It can also be used just as a plain purse. For $60 this bag will certainly Stop traffic.
Laptop Sleeves by Antenna Will Definitely Get You a Signal
June 24, 2008
Antenna, no not the kind that goes on top of the TV. This is the manufacturer of some trendy printed Laptop sleeves for the MacBook, Macbook Air and MacBook Pro. The cases are available in a variety of patterns that are both colorful and eye-catching. For instance, the Ezair printed sleeve, designed for the Air, is made of highly durable padded material that will keep your Macbook Air safe and in the comfort it’s accustomed too - it retails for $32.99. The Antenna selection also includes a range of many different colors and materials like Denim, nylon, canvis and crocodile leather for $42.99.
Paul Frank iPhone Folio Cases
June 23, 2008
Back in March we wrote about (and bought) the Paul Frank Rubber Cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Well it looks like Julius is getting even more trendy with the Paul Frank Folio Case for iPhone - Racing Julius and a very Gucci-like Folio Case - Italian Julius. Both cost $34.95 and if you are getting the 3G version of the iPhone, I think these are fitting cases for a sexy all in wonder phone.
Designer Sleeves to Make Your Laptop Case Jealous
June 11, 2008
There are plenty of nice looking and trendy laptop cases but laptop sleeves don’t usually get as much attention even though I personally like them better anyway. Designersleeves has an abundance of colorful and creatively designed laptop sleeves that will fit 13″, 14.1″, and 15.4″ laptops. Cases are made of durable neoprene which cushions the laptop from the inside and outside. Prices range from $34.95 to $38.95 depending on the size you choose.
Diesel’s Royal Oak is a Royally Trendy Laptop Bag
June 3, 2008
Looking for a trendy hip Laptop bag without breaking the bank? Diesel has the “Royal Oak” laptop bag. This unisex bag is a little on the large size but it certainly has enough room to fit in all your gadgets. Equipped with 6 exterior pockets, 3 interior pockets and padded inside for your laptop. It also has the Diesel logo branded on the front in leather. The “Royal Oak” is only available in black and retails for $160.00.
Paris Laptop Case Sports Swarovski Crystals
May 28, 2008
Not content with just having Swarovski crystals emblazoned on your favorite gadget? How about emblazoning it on your case as well? Check out PORT design which has the Paris, a slim black laptop case for 15.4″ laptops that sports a trim of Swarovski crystals. A matching heart charm also comes with the bag. Is this case classy or cheesy? You decide.
Gilty Couture Luxury Gold Cases Cost More Than Your iPod
May 27, 2008
So maybe you’re not adventurous enough to have your iPhone or iPod actually blinged out with Swarovski Crystals but perhaps you’d like an alternative way to glamorize your beloved gadget. That is where Gilty Couture comes in. They have a unique line of luxury iPod cases. Some are made out of 14k gold, some are Silver plated cases and they either come with or without Swarovski crystals as an accent. There are cases for all current gen ipods including everything from the iPhone, ipod Touch to the 2G shuffle. You can also choose from different color crystals - including pink. Unfortunately the cases tend to cost as much, if not more than an ipod, but we figured as much. For example, a silver case for the Shuffle costs $69.99. But you always pay a price for couture, hmm.
Half Off All iPhone Cases at Speck
May 13, 2008
Speck is one of the best companies when it comes to Apple Cases and accessories, and they are currently having a great sale on their iPhone cases. That is Half Off on a big selection of cases ranging from their ToughSkin now $14.97, to the colorful SeeThru 2 packs which are currently $14.97 as well. (Thanks, Brent)
Gear4’s Streetwear Adds More Hoodies to your Ipod’s Closet
May 12, 2008
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.
Keyboard Quiver Case Keeps Your QWERTY Safe When Travelling
May 11, 2008
We don’t know of many people that frequently carry around their keyboard, but if you do, than you might want to check out the Dust-Off Zone’s Keyboard Quiver. The Keyboard Quiver is designed to protect your keyboard while you travel. It’s also got extra pockets to carry your mouse, some CDs, two Dust Off cans and another gadget or accessory. The Keyboard Quiver costs $45, which for some of you might cost more than your keyboard - but to each your own.
Macbook Air Case Made of Cowhide Skin Is Making Us Lose Our lunch
May 6, 2008
You know those people who have to have all their accessories covered in leopard print? Well this is worse. Wrappers has a new Macbook Air sleeve made of Cowhide print ultrasuede skin with microfibre lining on the inside. The case retails for £40.00 and each case comes with a “unique pattern”. We’re not sure if this is real cowhide or fake, but either way we are pretty disturbed. Update: It’s fake, phew. To be fair, the company behind this case does have a selection of other nice cases worth looking at ranging from corduroy materials to linen in many different colors and designs, none of which will moo at you.
Helius Solar Backpack Charges All Your Gadgets with Sunshine
May 6, 2008
The Helius Solar backpack isn’t the first solar backpack we’ve come across but our green eyes welcome it in to the fold. V-Dimension’s Helius comes with ipod/iphone, mini-usb (for Blackberry/Motorola Razr V3), Samsung, LG, Nokia, and Motorola adapters so that you’re sure not to run out of juice even if you are in the middle of the desert. Well, gadget juice anyway. It claims to be able to feed your iphone up to 7 hours or a GPS system up to 3.5 hours. It’s also got a headphone port so you can listen to your Mp3 player while charging it. And overall it’s a heavy duty bag that can hold a laptop up to 15.4″, unfortunately it can’t charge laptops as well. The bag retails for $129.95.
Vaja Releases Luxury “Objects” Including $70 Mouse Pad
May 4, 2008
Vaja makes some of the most luxurious gadget cases known to man, and now they’ve expanded from case territory to “Objects”. That includes an aluminum box with leather “appliques” and a matching mouse pad that can be customized in mre than 40 leather colors, just like their other accessories. We’re not sure what the aluminum box is designed to hold - memory cards, paper clips maybe? The mousepad starts at $70 and the box starts at $39. But really guys, we like your cases a lot but $39 for an aluminum tin?
Otterbox Strength Cases to Come in Pink to Support Breast Cancer Research
May 2, 2008
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.
Classy Jacquard Laptop Sleeves from Liz Claiborne
April 30, 2008
In case you didn’t know, Best Buy has a great line of exclusive gadget accessory cases from Liz Claiborne that tend to be affordable and stylish. They just got in three new laptop sleeves that look a lot more expensive then they really are, each retail for just $28.49, which is the average price of a boring black sleeve. There is the new pink, gold, and multi Jacquard laptop sleeve to choose from. The cases are meant to fit 15.4″ laptops and each feature a felt-lined interior to keep your laptop protected. Overall, they definitely look like a set of classy laptops sleeves and would be a great Mother’s Day gift.