http://techthestyle.com Keep up with the latest in techno style Tue, 27 May 2008 03:08:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Who says the iPod is for mobile music only? Not the folks at iHome, that’s for sure. Here’s our look at the very cool looking iSpeakers (ok i made that up), the iH69 speaker system. This may be a set of speakers worth considering. iHome, the folks who brought you the ... http://techthestyle.com/ipod/ih69-ipod-speaker-review/ I’ll admit it - I’m a GPS addict. I love em, I want em. Today we introduce the Navigon 2100 and 2120 Max GPS unit. Sliding in a higher tax bracket, this unit provides some very nice styled design and a refreshing look. Have a look at the full specs. Meet ... http://techthestyle.com/gps/navigon-2100-2120-max-gps-review/ I'm not one for talking on the phone, so when I read about Scott Jangro downloading Skype two years ago, I didn't follow suit.  Until this week. See, Andrew Wee wanted to interview me for a podcast yesterday and beings he's 10,000 miles away in Singapore, he suggested Skype for the call.  So I went to ... http://techthestyle.com/headphones/i-was-a-skype-virgin/ The magicJack is an interesting concept (plug your phone into the magicJack that then plugs into any USB port on your computer and make calls for free), but I'm not gonna bite as I don't make a lot of long distance calls.  And when I do, I use my cell phone and ... http://techthestyle.com/tech-news/2008-product-of-the-year/ [youtube]df_eC8e5Hk0[/youtube] Ok, so Pat not only has a way cooler iPod than I do, he also outdid me with his video performance as seen above.  Not only does he have a nicer webcam for higher quality presentation, he is also better at public speaking than me.  And he didn't even write a script, so ... http://techthestyle.com/videos/see-pats-new-ipod-classic/ [youtube]vjgicxEuYBQ[/youtube]  Ok, here is my second attempt at video-blogging.  It was a spur of the moment thing, so I didn't write up a script to read or anything.  And I simply used my Logitech Quickcam perched on my monitor (that I usually use just for chatting) instead of the FlipCam.  In ... http://techthestyle.com/headphones/marshmallow-contraption-or-confection/ [youtube]t3ZspxONGnQ[/youtube]  Here is my first attempt at making a video with our FlipCam.  My daughter, Tatym, was the cameragirl.  I take no liability if you get motion sickness.  I'm showing off my new iPod nano that I got free, yes free - I am the queen of freebies.  How did I ... http://techthestyle.com/apple/kim-does-youtube-with-her-ipod-nano/ [youtube]mo8PuwxNLCE[/youtube] As seen on CNN, MSNBC, Newsweek and Discovery Times, the Cliphanger lets you hang your cell phone or iPod on your purse, the dashboard, your belt loop, the desk, anywhere!  Special Offer for Techies: 3 for $19.95! And you can get them all in different colors! Click for more info.   http://techthestyle.com/videos/cell-phone-accessory-of-the-year-clip-hanger/ I wish I hadn't been in such a hurry to buy my Flip Cam, as I found something better, and less expensive to boot!  Ritz Camera has this RCA EZ201BK Digital Camcorder on sale for $86.99, exclusively online, so you won't find it in their stores. It includes a memory slot ... http://techthestyle.com/camcorders/this-is-even-better-than-the-flip-cam/ [youtube]_7y4kAXukOs[/youtube] When I was younger, I wanted to be a commercial artist. And now, I'm a computer geek. Go Figure.  But I still am a big fan of commercials.  And even though I'm a PC-girl, I liked the new MacBook Air commercial.  And I've been contemplating adding a Mac to my computer ... http://techthestyle.com/apple/macbook-air-gives-and-takes/