While I find myself
comparison shopping more often and only
splurging on the really good stuff (you know, like the 3G iPhone!) I am certainly not immune to the many temptations out there in the gadget world. When Polaroid announced it is
discontinuing its cameras and film, I scoured the web and stocked up. Do I really need 25 packs of Polaroid film.
I'm always skeptical about the quality of novelty gadget accessories, but I can't argue the aesthetic appeal of the
Flash For Diana+, $60.
The flash was inspired by the original '60s design of the
all plastic and vintagey Diana Dreamer and Diana F+ cameras, which are famous for bright and lo-fi images. Of course, this modern flash comes with an adapter for any standard hotshoe camera.
The "Diana Plug" attaches directly to the camera and fully syncs the flash.
I've had my eyes on
Pottery Barn's Smart Tech line since it launched last year so I was thrilled to learn some of the collection's most practical pieces are finally on sale. The line includes gadget-friendly shelves, desks, chairs and even beds that incorporate easy plugs so your high-tech accessories can power up discreetly. Most of the furnishings have special MP3 player plugins with a recessed area for the device and play music with a pair of built-in speakers.
Finding unique mouse pads that don't have company logos on them isn't easy. The usual suspects often look cheap, silly, or just make you feel dumb. So why not use a mouse pad that's fun and functional.
I can't thank you guys enough for helping me do my
Valentine's Day shopping. Together, we've picked out sweet stuff for
boyfriends and
girlfriends, and now I'm rounding up the great
suggestions for parents this V-Day. My low-tech-but-learning folks would appreciate a lot of this stuff, and I think the best solution is this
iPod RoadTrip by
Griffin.
