Pocket-lint.co.uk : GeekBooTeek http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk Gadget Reviews, Product News, Electronic Gadgets Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:54:09 +0100 en-gb NEWS: Tiny retro computer necklace launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17448/18472/tiny-retro-computer-necklace-silver.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17448/18472/tiny-retro-computer-necklace-silver.phtml Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:13:56 +0100 Eighties PC as jewellery

This tiny silver-plated computer pendant and 16-inch necklace is on sale over at Shana Logic for $12.00, plus shipping. ...

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]]> NEWS: Robot-themed pants launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17375/18399/robot-pants-bra-girl-geeks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17375/18399/robot-pants-bra-girl-geeks.phtml Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:30:58 +0100 Complete with matching bra

These robot-themed pants'n'bra available from Tilly's for $6 and $10 respectively are an ideal gift for the geek girl in your life. ...

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]]> NEWS: Brando launches LED message badge http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17335/18359/brando-led-message-badge-gadget.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17335/18359/brando-led-message-badge-gadget.phtml Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:14:23 +0100 Get you message across

The USB LED message badge from Brando not only shows scrolling messages, but can be programmed for animated messages too. The red version is $42 while the blue option will set you back $54, available now. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sprogs sport iPhone baby-gro http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17093/18117/iPhone-designed-baby-gro-available.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/17093/18117/iPhone-designed-baby-gro-available.phtml Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:22:27 +0100 Awwwwwwwwww!

As bloggers have pointed out, this baby-gro is basically an Apple ad, and with the wearer being a cute little baby, it'll be all the more effective. ...

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]]> NEWS: Brenthaven Sling backpack launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16640/17664/brenthaven-sling-backpack-notebook-bag.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16640/17664/brenthaven-sling-backpack-notebook-bag.phtml Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:21:07 +0100 "Lightweight but hardcore"

Brenthaven has launched the "Sling" backpack that's designed for "urban professionals". ...

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]]> NEWS: Meninos hard drive cases revealed http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16611/17635/meninos-pop-art-harddrive-cases.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16611/17635/meninos-pop-art-harddrive-cases.phtml Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0100 Pop art inspired storage

The story goes that the artists of Brazil's Meninos design studio first started out making these custom pop art hard drive cases for their friends but they became so popular they've gone pro. ...

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]]> NEWS: Firebox launches LEGO Star Wars tees http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16479/17503/firebox-lego-star-wars-tees.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16479/17503/firebox-lego-star-wars-tees.phtml Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:30:41 +0100 Cool clobber

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]]> NEWS: Yakkay's "brainwear" hat-style helmets launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16289/17313/yakkay-brainwear-hat-style-cycling-helmets.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16289/17313/yakkay-brainwear-hat-style-cycling-helmets.phtml Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:38:31 +0100 Don't compromise on style

Available at retailers in Denmark, Yakkay's cycle helmets are aimed at those who want to protect their bonce, but not lose serious street-cred in the process. ...

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]]> NEWS: Frog-shaped iPhone cozy launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16252/17276/fred-flare-gregory-frog-iphone.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16252/17276/fred-flare-gregory-frog-iphone.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:44:42 +0100 Called "Gregory" apparently...

Clearly aimed at those looking for something a little, er, <i>different</i> from their iPhone case - the Gregory "cozy" is on sale now for $25. ...

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]]> NEWS: Whizz Watch-controlled R/C toys launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16204/17228/sci-fi-whizz-watches-r2d2-doctorwho.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16204/17228/sci-fi-whizz-watches-r2d2-doctorwho.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:06:20 +0100 Mini sci-fi faves with matching timepieces

A new range of remote control toys combined with digital watches has been announced, featuring sci-fi favourites, such as Doctor Who and Star Wars characters. ...

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]]> NEWS: USB hidden flash drive watch launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16170/17194/thinkgeek-hidden-flash-drive-watch.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16170/17194/thinkgeek-hidden-flash-drive-watch.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:09:45 +0100 For secret missions

Perfect for wanna-be spies, ThinkGeek is offering a wristwatch with a storage secret - a hidden USB flash drive. ...

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]]> NEWS: OverBoard launches "Carbon" range http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16128/17152/overboard-carbon-range-waterproof-bags.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16128/17152/overboard-carbon-range-waterproof-bags.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:22 +0100 Waterproof bags for your kit

OverBoard has launched its "Carbon" range that consists of a messenger bag, backpack and - oh yes - "waist" pack. ...

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]]> NEWS: Solar power backpack launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16126/17150/solar-power-charging-backpack-launches.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16126/17150/solar-power-charging-backpack-launches.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:05:13 +0100 Tap into the sun's rays to charge your phone

This $48 solar backpack comes complete with a host of mobile phone adapters. The 5.5v solar panel charges up the battery, which in turn can juice up your mobile. Available now. ...

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]]> NEWS: Subtle headphones tie launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16054/17078/Salvatore-ferragamo-cds-headphones-tie.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16054/17078/Salvatore-ferragamo-cds-headphones-tie.phtml Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:38:07 +0100 By Salvatore Someone-or-other

Forget the designer label (it's "Ferragamo" apparently), <i>try</i> and forget the designer price tag ($160) - if you absolutely, positively have to wear a tie for work, this teeny headphones and CDs patterned effort will show your love of all things music in a subtle way. ...

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]]> NEWS: Heart-shaped necklace is USB flash drive http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15955/16979/solid-Alliance-heart-flash-necklace.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15955/16979/solid-Alliance-heart-flash-necklace.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:38:13 +0100 Bejeweled memory to wear round your neck

New from Solid Alliance, seeing a Japanese launch, is this heart-shaped necklace which cunningly contains 2GB of flash memory. ...

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