Chic Gadgets

These Swarovski studded microphones are from Sennheiser USA, a company which offers to adorn your plain mics with the sparkling crystals. The service will set you back between $600 to $1000, or opt for a skinned version at less than $50.

Now I don’t know if having a studded microphone should affect your singing voice, but perhaps this service should be good for those who are into performing, professionally. Because let’s face it, the crystals does add style and drama don’t they? Just imagine how it would look on stage.

I know Barbra Streisand demands for a special kind of microphone when she sings because it helps her perform better. So, I think I’d understand it when someone wants to have theirs studded and prettified like this, inspite of the cost.

 Chocolate brand, Hershey’s, has partnered with Jazwares, an electronics company, and will be developing a line of consumer products that will resemble much-loved Hershey’s chocolates. The above item, the USB drive, is just one sample. But the product line may make up digital cameras, cellular phones and speakers.

Expected price range for these Hershey’s electronics fun products will fall between $15 to $30 — still very affordable.

Signs of the ever changing times, when even food products are getting in on the techno bandwagon and going with the flow. We really can’t stop technology’s progression, huh? And this idea is actually an effective marketing tool, so I can’t wait to see what the gadgets would look like.

 I wonder how long before this site is taken down and sued by Apple? Or can it in fact be sued? I am not sure of something has been infringed from this site doing a parody of the Apple Store.

The Schmapple is a parody website featuring useless items and services you don’t actually get to order or buy. The purpose of why such a site exists is for mockery and fun and those who are familiar with the actual Apple Store and a consumer of Apple products may either love or hate.

I particularly appreciate the humor in it. I mean, I know a lot of people can take advantage of the iTherapy service for one….knowing that there are plenty of Mac users out there with endless questions about their gadget.

Technology is growing more compact as the day goes, isn’t it? This one from Timex, a watch brand that has been in existence for years, has just came up with the smallest thing in time pieces —- one that fits on the fingernails.

In collaboration with Core77, this is a wearable and disposable gadget that is molded on to the fingers. But the nail watch has yet to be officially released, so features and pricing are not yet available as of this time.

What we can tell though is that the design includes an AM/PM indicator, and the nail watch illuminates better with different colors at night time.

Would you wear this one on your fingers?

This new and very stylish portable printer from Dell is such an innovation. Aside from that it comes in really cool and fashionable colors of black, blue and pink, or that it looks a lot less like a printer… I like the fact that this gadget only weighs 8 oz, which means you can carry it anywhere. You can carry it in your own pocket! (Exact dimensions: 4.8″ x 2.9″ x 0.9″) How is that for convenience?

Its basic function includes:

• One touch printing.
• Reprinting of one single photo in multiple numbers.
• Water resistant prints, long lasting and unfading.
• Makes use of Zero-Ink Technology, which is great for the environment as there is little or no waste.
• Wireless mobility, so you can print anywhere with the use of Bluetooth.

The Dell Wasabi Portable Printer is available for $99.

In celebration of Barbie’s 50th year, Barbie and Stila have come together to release this special limited edition cosmetics that offers something else — this kit talks to you, in its best Barbie voice, as you do the application on your face. It’s different alright. A tad strange to me, even.

But while this may appear to be helpful, especially to those just starting to learn putting on make-up, the kit itself is without mirror, which is essential for someone learning to do it for the first time.

Also, the color selection is limited. This make-up kit, developed by Stila for Barbie, only contains four of Barbie’s favorite colors. That usually means it’s all pink and purple.

The limited edition make up kit is sold for $72 at Sephora.

Calvin Klein always does something different. It’s reason enough why they name brand has become one of the most familiar ones in the fashion industry today. Their concepts easily grab attention and recall.

Recently, the company’s perfume line had something new to offer its loyal consumers by introducing and adding a techno vibe to their famous unisex cologne — the CK One.

For a limited time, CK One’s will be packed in a special perfume bottle, one that has built in speakers on it, making it a really tiny audio gadget sitting on your dresser, in the bathroom, or inside your purse

Avail of this for $50 at Sephora Botique online.

Next to popularity with pink gadgets is purple themed ones, connoting femininity.

Samsung has recently unveiled its latest Omnia cellphone which comes in this lovely shade. Previously released in sleek black or white casings, the splash of color is a refreshing one.

Not only is it new in terms of color, some applications have also been added such as new security settings and social applications previously not available to the first models. It also has a TV-out cable, which means you can connect this phone to a TV monitor and read everything on the big TV screen.

This Omnia is first available in Italy. There is no news as to when it will hit other markets around as well, for now.

Specifications to this latest Samsung Omnia Cellphone in Purple:

• Wi-Fi, HSDPA and GPS support
• 8GB or 16GB internal storage
• LED flash
• 3.2 inch WQVGA touch display
• 5 megapixel camera

With the way things are going with the economy this days, practicality and frugality must be on top of everyone’s agenda. Spending for jewelry right now requires a lot of thinking, on deciding if this is a wise investment. Some women opt to wear fancy jewelry instead.

This USB Necklace Flash Drive offers a better option because it’s not only decorative, but useful.

When not in use, the flash drive serves as a lovely pendant which adds a little bit of style to your wardrobe. Bedazzled with decorative crystals, you can choose from three colors or get it all.  The accessory can hold up to 8GB of data, which is not at all a bad deal.

Available at Brando for $37.

Busy, busy techie people normally carry their laptops around, along with a couple of other gadgets to keep their lives going. You’ve seen this a lot. You may be even one yourself. You have all these gadgets around your laptop, synching, ringing, beeping all at the same time. At one point, you may even leave one of your gadgets behind, forgetting to pick it up from where you left it amidst the madness.

With the MobileRak, though, that may be prevented from happening.

The rack is sort of like this mount on the side of your laptop screen where you put whatever device you need to keep close with your or your computer.

This flip down tray folds out easily when not in use, or it can be removed without having to worry you’d damage your precious workbook.

The MobileRak is made of 3M and ABS plastic, with dual lock velcro. It also has non slip rubber pads and elastic band to keep it securely in place.

For information about this one, and for purchasing details, you may check newPCgadgets.