Gadget 4 Girls

So here's what I found: a nice media player from Insignia with a range of sport headsets from Sennheizer. When apart these two gadgets are rather impressive, but when combined, I guess there's much power within.

Insignia NS-DV2G portable media player

So what is an Insignia NS-DV2G media player? It could be mentioned among the good portable devices for listening music and watching short video clips on the small 2.2'' display. Of course it is not big screen for watching "Eragon", because you would miss all the details, but you would enjoy for sure listening to your favorite music.

The audio formats supported by the gadget are MP3 and WMA. This would be rather enough for music playback, as these two are most popular among music lovers. As for video formats, there is a visible shortage here, because the DivX files are marked as "can't touch this". Anyways, the device can store 2 GB of data and it is available at almost $115. I guess it's not that deadly if you think that you get a 2GB media player with a display.

Sennheiser Sport Range Headsets

The current collection of high-endurance was a project which was two years in nmaking and I'm sure the guys from Sennheiser would never fail everyone using their headphones as their favorites.

The Sport Sennheisers are earpieces designed for active people, for those who listen to their favorite music on media players in extreme conditions: be it high-humidity, high or low temperature, which would have a stable grip with the ear and would not fall out under any circumstances. These Sennheisers answer to everything mentioned here and even more.

The present collection is a new direction in style, design and technology, which should fit every energetic person. Speaking of technology, I'd mention the water-resistant earpieces, which will not allow the sweat penetrate the phones and ruin them. The cord at its turn is also a small wonder: it stays soft and flexible even at minus 10 degrees. That's what I call technology!

The credits for the outcome of that 2 years' work should be paid to German designers Susanne Ewert and Markus Hohl. Thanks to these guys the collection has already been awarded with four prestigious IF Design prizes.

So the collection comprises seven various models, having though in common the fact, that all are designed for sports activities, they all are resistant to sweat (I love this feat, that's why I say it so often !!), they are all water-resistant, tough and exclusive, providing crystal clear sound. They are all suitable for using with much about any portable media device, be it an MP3 or a media player, and be it a mobile phone or a gaming system. You name it!

My favorites in this collection are these beauties: Sennheiser MX 70 Sport, Sennheiser MX 75 Sport, Sennheiser MX 70 VC Sport and Sennheiser OMX 70 Sport . These models are all different but at the same time quite the same. If you are going to choose yourself a pair, don't think much. They're all rather impressive form the performance side and from the exclusivity side.

Posted by Doris007 at 05:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Samsung, Samsung... I don't know what it can actually mean in Japanese or Taiwanese, and if it means anything whatsoever, but I guess Samsung knows how to conquer a music loving heart. Their new half MP3 Player half mobile phone will become extremely popular both among girls and the other side of the globe's population for sure.

Let's look through its specs and see why I am so sure about the potential of this gadget. First of all, I actually fell in love with the piece when I only saw the photo. It's not to wonder that Samsung gets prizes here and there mostly for their gadgets' designs.

The new Mini MP3 Phone from Samsung has one distinctive feature, which makes it stand out among other similar gadgets. Depending on the current state of the device, whether it is swung close or open, the phono-MP3 player performs a different function. For example, when it is closed - it is an MP3 player, with track title display, showing also the album name, elapsed time and other MP3 player common features. When you swing the gadget open, it reveals to you all the beauty of its keypad for dialing numbers.

With all this variety of multimedia functions the gadget weighs only 73 grams! Isn't this amazing? I mean, ten years ago, when I was already big enough to pronounce "MP3", few had even an idea of what an MP3 player might look like and now Samsung changes AGAIN the idea of a sleek MP3 player, which you will not be ashamed to brag with. The plenty of colors to choose from (black, white, pink, blue and orange) will provide you with the necessary diversity you might need in life.

The storage of the device is 1 gigabyte of data, which means approximately 250 high quality songs of some 3-4 minutes. Oh yes, I forgot to mention... Those wise guys have also stuck a 1.3 megapixel camera into the gadget. I know it's not much of a camera for a modern mobile phone, but think of this correlation: size vs. functionality. It is as small as a box of matches (a bit longer thought), weighs 73 grams and has everything a girl could possibly need in a gadget of this size: a mobile phone, an MP3 player and a decent camera.

And by the by, if you get bored of your everyday playlist, feel free to download music from the internet using the gadgets' podcasting function (don't mind the bill in the end of the month).

I know some might say that every self-respecting brand produces phones having even more functions than the Mini MP3 Phone, but be sure it will be much bigger in size and will be heavier.

Well, I know that the final call is your call and my job is only providing you with the information I find relevant, but believe me, there are hardly gadgets to comply to this standard of miniaturized high-tech entertainment center. When it comes out 'into the wild' the device will firstly find its testing ground in Europe and then will be spreading its influence over the music possessed minds over the rest of the globe.

Posted by Doris007 at 02:46 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

I'd like to confess something: I love iPod players!!! With my attitude towards exclusiveness I yielded to the sexiest media player of the beginning of this century. I love everything in it: the design, the color (whatever it is), the navigation buttons, the sound, the... actually just about everything. There is though another thing I love about it: that you can find almost everything made FOR it or LIKE it.

And this week there came out news about a keyboard, made to dock with MY favorite player. The whole thing should have developed very secretly, though apparently some guys from an Apple repair depot have mistakenly replaced some broken Apple keyboards with some new ones, unannounced iPod keyboards. The rumor has it that all the new and TOP SECRET keyboards have been returned to their owner, i.e. Apple, yet some special fans of iPod (ME) are already expecting the novelty to come out and see the light.

Apple is not rushing to give us the Apple iPod keyboard, that's why Razer is probably going to do it soon. You know perhaps that Razer has already made some outstanding designs, which actually looked more attractive than the same products from Apple. That's why some say that Razer will beat Apple on this market of gamers' gadgets.

So back to the keyboard... After Razer has issued an exclusive futuristic mouse, which conquered the palms and mouse pads of the gamers all over the world, it is now going to give to the same gamers' world a new iPod compatible keyboard - the Razer Pro Type keyboard - which will be yet mostly used by the music lovers.

The keyboard has an iPod docking slot, where you can safely place your baby and let it rest in there. It is also equipped with 10 additional keys for easy navigation and administration of the media gadget, some USB ports and a slot for other audio accessories.

The only minus I found in this gadget was that it was too big. I know I can't judge it only looking at the photo, but comparing it with other devices from this series, I would say that it's kind of... ehhhh... oversized. However, after all, it's only my opinion... and nevertheless, I'm going to have it!!!

By the way, if you liked it, I'd say you should also get a Razer keyboard when it comes out and not wait for the one from Apple, because, first of all, it won't happen soon, and second, I don't think you'll spare much money...

So now, we thank those guys from Apple repair shops, who replaced the keyboards, AS NOW WE KNOW THE TRUTH! And I guess, it is not that bitter... this time.

Posted by Doris007 at 07:27 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

I'm a permanent user of Silk-épil Xelle. It was an uneasy choice for me, but as I understand it now - the most successful one. First, you have to know that there are women who have very sensitive skin and most of the epilators provoke terrible pain and are uncomfortable in use. And here I mean only legs' depilation! What happens to more sensitive areas of the women's body?! Ough! It is more than scary and it is 100% unpleasantly; unless it is a Braun.

I was pleasantly surprised to know that Braun Company organized a tour, this summer, to scout out Britain’s Best Legs! I think girls should try it by themselves and get acquainted with how to make the best of their legs with the new Braun Silk-épil Xelle. Besides there were a £2000 prize and a photo shoot in a celebrity magazine! So, it was a double pleasure!

What makes me think I'm right about this epilator?! Firstly, experience - logically, isn't it? Secondly, it is about specific features that make me feel beyond my fast fears about depilation process. It is a real joy to feel my legs irresistibly smooth for weeks. Besides, due to specific features Braun Silk-épil Xelle provides easier hair removal with lesser strokes. Each stroke removes more hairs than any other epilator, that means less strokes and less time spent on depilation.

Some features like, Narrow Depilation, Shaving or Facial Depilation remove even the tiniest hairs from ANY area, so you'll have a baby-smooth skin. Oh! And also I like the Massaging Rollers which enable gentle movements. Try to close your eyes and it will feel like a warm man's hand massages your legs. Finally, I got rid off aesthetical irritation and discomfort.

I hope my experience with Braun Silk-épil Xelle will be rather useful to you.

Posted by Liu at 08:12 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Only think of it: the best mobile phone brand combined with one of the best sport car brand in the world... What could this result in?

I’ve always despised that commercial where different mobile phones' content companies offer us some kind of music, ring tones, video clips and silly pictures. Why I don’t like them? The main argument they provide for us buying their merchandise is 'exclusivity'. They try to convince us that if you change your ring tone you will become exclusive at once.

However, I don't find using a mass produced thing exclusive and there is a limited number of people who can actually afford themselves some exclusive things.

If I think of something exclusive I may think for example of the new Nokia 8800 Sirocco Phone, which is a partnership between Nokia and the prestigious sporty automobile manufacturer Lamborghini.

This phone is the exact picture of what I call 'exclusivity'. This gadget is exclusive because there are only 500 pieces produced and they are available only at Lamborghini dealerships. I'm sure that only those driving a Lamborghini will afford themselves a Lamborghini-Nokia phone too.

On the other hand, besides the limited edition the phone bears not so many other signs of exclusivity. The phone has everything other Nokia phones have, such as a pretty good camera, a nice colorful display, 128 Mb of internal memory, MP3 player, and some other functions. In the "exclusive feats" category though could be also found the following:

• the scratch resistant color display (sounds almost like a watch);

• video documentary, themes and ring tones dedicated to Lamborghini.

I know that some guys would say that such phones are only '4 da boyz', but I guess I'm also allowed to love speed and everything able to reach high speed.

So if you wish to speak of exclusivity try thinking about something really exclusive and not of something mass-produced or what you could see, hear or touch the next day on your way to wherever you need.

I actually don't even hope of having such a phone, because I don't think I'll be driving a real Lamborghini, but I find such gizmos really useful if you speak both about style and functionality: such pieces draw attention and be sure to be in the center of the party when you draw this phone out of your purse.

Posted by Doris007 at 04:25 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)