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Boombox iPod/iPhone Skin: Love It or Leave It?

geeksugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:08 -0800

I can't help but gravitate toward vintage gadgets (I am the founding member of the Vintage Geek group, you know), so mash-ups of old and new stuff is something I'm totally into. This particular skin from Gelaskin ($15) tugged at my heartstrings, mostly because it reminded me of my first boombox that I carried around with me to sleepovers, my backyard, and even a few times to school (my teachers were not pleased with that last location). I'm kinda digging this skin for my iPhone, but I'm not sure I could handle it taking up permanent residence there. What do you think?

Boombox iPod/iPhone Skin: Love It or Leave It?

Love it!

Leave it!

I think it's ____________. See my comment below.

Artistic Laptop Skins For All Types of Personalities

geeksugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:03:54 -0800

I love my laptop (but not in a creepy way), but sometimes I wish I could spruce up the exterior as much as the interior (colorful wallpaper, fun icons, and so on). Rather than spend money I don't have on a fashionable laptop like the Vivienne Tam Notebook, I've decided to get more creative with the laptop I already have.

For $28, I can get one of these special limited-edition Artist Series Laptop Skins, which measure 15.4 inches — making it the perfect fit for my MacBook Pro. Made from vinyl, each skin is not only reusable, but removable as well. So if you get sick of it, you can easily take it off. Designs are entitled "Shore," "Cable Cranes," "Jealousy," and "Underworld."

A Tree Grows in Geekland

geeksugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:05:25 -0700

I go in and out of liking laptop skins; sometimes they can look cheap and dumb, and sometimes they're done right and end up looking so adorable that I want to buy a whole series. Making a good case for the latter scenario is this Tree Laptop Skin ($19).

It would make your laptop so cute and distinctive that no one would mistake your MacBook for theirs while you were up getting your third coffee at Starbucks. That makes it valuable and beautiful. Like you.

A Gel Case That Won't Inhibit Your Apple Exhibitionism

geeksugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:28 -0700

As much as I love silicone gel cases for my phones, I'm kind of stubborn about them when it comes to the iPhone. I'll happily wrap my BlackBerry in brightly-colored silicone skins, but the design of the iPhone is something I don't want to cover up — especially in the striking new colors.

I can stop being stubborn because I've found these Ultra-Slim Silicone iPhone Cases ($12)! Being available in 11 bright colors and at such a low price point makes those Juicy iPhone covers I showed you yesterday look pretty weak.

Their thinness is a dual benefit — you can still see the Apple logo on the back, and they almost look like they're Colorwared, right? Only without the exorbitant price tag!

iChoose Juicy With iPhone Gel Cases

geeksugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:02:03 -0700

Since gel cases seem to be the preferred cell phone case of me, you, and your neighborhood pop star, it appears that celeb-accessory fave Juicy Couture has thrown their iPhone gel cases into the ring.

The three sherbet hues — lime green, strawberry, and white come as a set for $55, and are not different from other gel cases, except for the stamp on the back that reads "iChoose Juicy."

Looks like Steve's reach is further than we thought; should we expect to see the Apple logo on the butts of overpriced velour sweatsuits soon?

Wii Fit Balance Board Silicone Sleeves: Love or Leave?

geeksugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:45:00 -0700

Apparently what a geek wants is to coat all her gadgets in gels. They're ubiquitous among BlackBerrys and iPhones, and I've seen them for Mighty Mice (mouses?), and now: Silicone Sleeves for the Wii Fit Balance Board ($20). I have a love/hate relationship with gel cases; while they're great at protecting your gear (especially in the case of a fall), the light ones tend to get discolored and murky looking, and they are lint-magnets (ever leave your gel-covered BlackBerry in your handbag with a floating tissue? Oy vey). I also haven't noticed that my balance board needs protecting, but the silicone might make a more comfortable surface underfoot. What do you think?

Wii Fit Balance Board Silicone Sleeves: Love or Leave?

Love it!

Leave it!

I think it's _________. See my comment below.

Cherry Blossom Laptop Decals Make Me Happy to Be a Girl

geeksugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:05:28 -0700

For those of you who liked InCase's pink hard case laptop covers but still think $50 is a tad steep for a basic case, I offer you these gorgeous laptop decals by Etsy seller michellechristina. Simple, stunning, and only $14, these stickers don't look as janky as some skins can, and I find the flower design rather breathtaking.

The pink flowers are totally my favorite (why have I suddenly warmed to pink?! Blame Spring fever), but I also really love the black, and well, all 20 other colors she offers. They're pretty fabulous and girly (but not little-girly). Very big difference.

New Laptop Accessory: Colorful Trackpad Skins

geeksugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:12:38 -0800

I've seen decorative skins for wiimotes, iPods, laptop screens, mouse pads, and gaming consoles, but I've never seen anything like this before — stylish skins for your trackpad. Yes SkinStyler has designed these skins to add some flair to your otherwise plain trackpad — maybe it's just me but I've never thought of sticking anything on my trackpad.

When I first saw them on Chip Chick, I was a tad skeptical (it affecting scrolling capabilities), but SkinStyle claims that they actually increase trackpad sensitivity. They are also completely removable and come with a money-back guarantee if you're not happy with them. Available in a variety of patterns for $8 each or get this "upload your own design" pack for $46.

Super Mario Brothers Arrested (For an iPod Skin)

geeksugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:05:46 -0800

Lindsay, Nicole, Paris. . .not you guys too! Check out these limited edition iPod skins depicting the Super Mario Brothers themselves—Mario and Luigi, as convicts! Artist Bob Dob designed these skins for Urban Outfitters to use with a 5th generation iPod.

You know, it all makes sense —Those boys were bound to get into trouble one of these days. If you're as geeky as me, you're thinking about what they possibly could have done to land in jail. Rock out with their booking photo for just $15!

Love It or Leave It? Apple TV Skins

geeksugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:30:36 -0700

For better or for worse, gadget customization has become a huge trend. If you were one of the lucky ones to get your hands on an Apple TV, you'll have to check out iStyles for artsy Apple TV skins. Featured on Chip Chick, iStyles has a wide variety of ultra-high resolution colors and patterns of skins to choose from - each with a funky, bright flare that covers up the devices original design. The skin set includes coverage for the top of the Apple TV and a matching set that wraps around your remote. Priced at $15. While I love the sleekness of the Apple TV sans coverage, these are two of my favorite picks because they combine geek (lego) with chic (Burberry). Would you consider getting one of these to spice up your Apple TV? Or is it cool enough without adding anything?

Love It or Leave It? Apple TV Skins

Love It

Leave It

Something else. See my comment below!