Fall's hot high-tech five
Fall fashion isn't all about clothes. High-tech types will also want to shop
By Jesse Claeysjclaeys@siouxcityjournal.com | Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Decked-out fashionistas and clothing buyers have spent the last few weeks viewing runway shows in New York, London, Paris and Milan.
Fashion weeks were in full swing and all eyes were on the looks to come.
Don't think the technology sector isn't getting in on trying to present consumers with the latest looks.
A new generation of gadgets is set to shake up the gizmophere this fall. Here's a few that you may want to add to your high-tech closet.
FOR YOUR MOUTH: BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, price to be announced
The all-in-one functions of the many BlackBerry models on the market have been widely popular for a few years now. This handset may be the newest star. There's really no functionality surprises with this smartphone -- it's the design that makes it stand out. This model if the first BlackBerry to sport the clamshell design. The company announced the handheld will be available in the U.S. this fall initially to T-Mobile subscribers.
FOR YOUR EYES: Oakley Split Thump Sunglasses, $249
Music-playing sunglasses have been around for a while now and Oakley continues to lead the charge. While some manufacturers, such as Aigo, have packed cameras and MP3 players into a set of frames, Oakley remains a leader for one reason -- quality. Oakley's latest offering can provide protection from the sun while playing up to 500 songs or seven hours of tunes. Adding to the cool factor is the MP3 controls. Hit the left side of the "O" located on the temples and the song rewinds. Touch the middle for play/pause function.
FOR YOUR EARS: AirCurve, $20
Own an iPhone? Then you'll want this docking station. It looks like a simple little clear box, but it's actually a speaker system. Directing sound from the iPhone speakers through a "coiled waveguide" that, according to Griffin, produces sound similar to a pair of desktop speakers, this unit does not require batteries or any other power source. Think of it as a high-tech, little megaphone for you iPhone.
FOR YOUR HEAD: miBook, $130
At first glace this device with a 7-inch LCD display is simply a digital picture frame. But wait, there's more. Once a $20 video card is inserted, the miBook becomes a device full of helpful information. Owners can choose from 150 recipes and accompanying videos that can turn a kitchen rookie into a culinary pro in no time. There are even many home-repair manuals to choose from, depending on which video cards you purchase and which types of knowledge you'd like to attain.
FOR YOUR WRIST: Sony Ericsson MBW-200, price to be announced
This wristwatch is more "Star Trek" than any other out there today. Part watch, part wireless remote control for your cell phone, these wristwatches feature a small display that connects to your phone via Bluetooth. The watch face is able to display incoming caller ID, and vibrate to alert when text messages, emails and calendar alarms sound. A row of dedicated music playback keys are also featured. The watch is designed for females (an older male version does exist) and to work only with Sony Ericsson cell phones, although many phones feature applications that allow for capability.
Fashion weeks were in full swing and all eyes were on the looks to come.
Don't think the technology sector isn't getting in on trying to present consumers with the latest looks.
A new generation of gadgets is set to shake up the gizmophere this fall. Here's a few that you may want to add to your high-tech closet.
FOR YOUR MOUTH: BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, price to be announced
The all-in-one functions of the many BlackBerry models on the market have been widely popular for a few years now. This handset may be the newest star. There's really no functionality surprises with this smartphone -- it's the design that makes it stand out. This model if the first BlackBerry to sport the clamshell design. The company announced the handheld will be available in the U.S. this fall initially to T-Mobile subscribers.
FOR YOUR EYES: Oakley Split Thump Sunglasses, $249
Music-playing sunglasses have been around for a while now and Oakley continues to lead the charge. While some manufacturers, such as Aigo, have packed cameras and MP3 players into a set of frames, Oakley remains a leader for one reason -- quality. Oakley's latest offering can provide protection from the sun while playing up to 500 songs or seven hours of tunes. Adding to the cool factor is the MP3 controls. Hit the left side of the "O" located on the temples and the song rewinds. Touch the middle for play/pause function.
FOR YOUR EARS: AirCurve, $20
Own an iPhone? Then you'll want this docking station. It looks like a simple little clear box, but it's actually a speaker system. Directing sound from the iPhone speakers through a "coiled waveguide" that, according to Griffin, produces sound similar to a pair of desktop speakers, this unit does not require batteries or any other power source. Think of it as a high-tech, little megaphone for you iPhone.
FOR YOUR HEAD: miBook, $130
At first glace this device with a 7-inch LCD display is simply a digital picture frame. But wait, there's more. Once a $20 video card is inserted, the miBook becomes a device full of helpful information. Owners can choose from 150 recipes and accompanying videos that can turn a kitchen rookie into a culinary pro in no time. There are even many home-repair manuals to choose from, depending on which video cards you purchase and which types of knowledge you'd like to attain.
FOR YOUR WRIST: Sony Ericsson MBW-200, price to be announced
This wristwatch is more "Star Trek" than any other out there today. Part watch, part wireless remote control for your cell phone, these wristwatches feature a small display that connects to your phone via Bluetooth. The watch face is able to display incoming caller ID, and vibrate to alert when text messages, emails and calendar alarms sound. A row of dedicated music playback keys are also featured. The watch is designed for females (an older male version does exist) and to work only with Sony Ericsson cell phones, although many phones feature applications that allow for capability.
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