Category Archives: Gadgets

My Special Christmas Gift Finally Arrived

I didn’t want much for Christmas. The only thing I really wanted was a microphone. I’ve been using the headsets with the boom mic attached for my Moms Gone Geek podcast and since 2008 I’ve gone through several iterations of various headsets. I told myself I’d upgrade to a real microphone is Moms Gone Geek…

So Long G1 – Hello MyTouch 3G Slide!!

It’s been so long since I’ve blogged and I really missed it, but I feel refreshed and ready to get back on the blogging train. Today is a great day for one main reason………..I just upgraded from my G1 to the new MyTouch 3G Slide!!! I left the Blackberry world for Android June of 2009…

DigitalFanGirl Dumps Her BlackBerry for the G1!

Well my friends, I have jumped ship. I dumped my BlackBerry for the G1 (gasp).  On May 20, I got home from Tech Cocktail DC and my lovely G1 was waiting for me (thank you UPS delivering my product on time – you done me proud). I’ve been a BlackBerry user for a little over…

My Take on the Kindle 2

I’m sure everyone knows the new Kindle 2 has landed and word is it’s fabulous. It is pretty sleek and thinner than the original version.  I mean, let’s be honest; it is dead sexy (spoken in my fat bastard voice). You can even dress it up with Gelaskins (I love Gelaskins!). On top of the…

What’s in Your Bag?

My geeky sisters over at Girls Gone Geek have been doing a what’s in your bag kind of thing, so I decided to join them and expose what’s in my bag (gasp). Items inside to bag: 15inch MacBook Pro Make-up Bag BlackBerry 8800 w/case Keyboard brush (gotta keep the dust off) iPod w/charger Eyeglass case…

3G BlackBerry BOLD vs 3G iPhone

I subscribe to a series of Mac fanboy fangirl podcasts and for the last month they have ALL been drowning me in iPhone information, news and updates. I gotta be honest; I am sick of hearing  about the iPhone. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s an amazing phone, but I don’t ever see myself…

It’s NOT All About the Flip Video: GeekyCyberMom Loves Her Xacti

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Finally My Love Has Come: Welcome BlackBerry Bold (9000 series)

All of you know I’ve been patiently waiting for the new BlackBerry to come out. I have an 8800, which I love, but I truly want a camera on my BB and wifi and am so anxious to see what other great new features the 9000 series BB will have. So, it is official. The…

Think You’re Pregnant?

Try this new USB pregnancy test. No batteries required – draws power from USB USB 2.0 compatible Plug and play, easy operation Operating Systems: Win 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Linux 2.4 or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher 20 test strips included 99% accuracy* This clever little gadget is from our folks at Think…

I’m Ready for My Close-up

Some of you from twitter know that I want to start adding video to this blog and my Podcast; Tales of a Single Parent. I have a budget of $250 and am looking for a mini camcorder; one I can carry around in my bag. Some twitter friends recommended the FlipVideo, but after researching it…

Apple TV Available at Wal-Mart

WOW – I am shocked to see you can buy an Apple TV at Wal-Mart. I guess it was bound to happen… Tweet

The Glambo Signature Series “Hello Kitty” HK-AK-47

Who says girls can’t pack heat. This Glambo Signature Series “Hello Kitty” HK-AK-47 is a fully functional firearm fires standard 7.62mm 125 or 150 grain ammunition with a muzzle velocity of approximately 710 meters per second and a maximum effective range of approximately 300 meters. DANG! Can I get that?? Ticket price: $1072.95 Tweet

BlackBerry with a Slide-out Keyboard (I’m intrigued)

BlackBerry apparently has a new patent in the works. It’s for a BlackBerry with a slide-out keyboard. Looking at the drawing, the design looks just like a Pocket PC. I am intrigued. Why are they going after this type of design to add to their collection? Is it because the Blackberry Pearl gained them such…

Can’t Afford an iPhone – Try the HiPhone

If you want an iPhone, but don’t want to pay that price tag; you may want to look at 99% iPhone clone – the HiPhone, which is about half the price and can be purchased online. I’ve read a lot of reviews on this phone and it’s a mixed bag. Some folks say it’s great…

Ironkey: the world’s most secure flash drive with Internet protection services

Thumb drives are great devices that allow you to carry around a ton of files, photos, music and video in a very small sized device. So small in fact, any clever thief could grab your thumb drive, copy all of your data and return it without you even knowing. Well, that would suck BIG TIME….