Wednesday 19 June 2013

My Gadget love and how I got my Gadget Fix




The find is what I crave. Do you find something online or in a store and just get a tingle that says I need to buy this?

Gadgets, things, devices are all stuff, these are all materialistic objects but I think that these objects can do more then just help you complete the task at hand, or just be a cool object to say you have. I found that gadgets, not just any gadget, I am talking about that weird or aggressive thing that can make a person say something to you about it, or spark a conversation because you want to tell someone about the device and maybe they will buy that same thing and then the conversation continues with that persons friends.
This is a web of communication that was sparked by one individual cool gadget that initiated an interest from someone else.
I believe that a really cool gadget can help create relationships, bonding and preliminary conversation between individuals.
Have you ever seen something really cool, that your friend, family or stranger had, so much so that you had to ask about the gadget? 


 re 1. Gadget Watch [Photograph] by EGeeks 2012,
Adapted from http://e-geekss.blogspot.ca/2011/04/watch-with-mobile-phone.html

Tuesday 18 June 2013

Will electric cars be the new Gadgets for men? They are slowly invading our streets


Imagine our world never having gasoline-powered vehicles to rip up the streets with. This isn’t just a case of future technology turning into a fad. Here are some facts about a really cool subsection of the car industry.

Electric cars do not run on anything that produces emissions (Zero) making them the greenest and most eco friendly cars on the planet.[1]
 Figure 1.  Tesla Model S. [Photograph] by Tesla Motors, 2013,
Adapted from http://www.teslamotors.com/models
You can even take your regular car and fit it with a universal electric car conversion kit. You can swap out your old transmission and gas tank for completely electric ride and it will only cost you $5,571.[2]

For the skeptics, and lovers of gadgets for men, who think electric cars have no power, should check out Tesla Motors and the two high-end performance models they offer to consumers. Think of a Maserati meeting a Dodge Viper, but you can plug it into your wall at home.

Even though it is not considered future technology anymore, electric cars have not really made a splash into the consumer market yet. Could this be because of its still relatively high cost to produce? Will there ever be, in our lifetime, a chance for fully electric cars to take over the industry? Nostalgia always has supporters, so in my opinion we will always have gasoline powered cars, even if it is to keep the aficionados happy

Do you think the direction of electric cars is headed straight for us? Would you install an electric car conversion kit?




[1] (hybridcars.com, 2012)
[2] (Canev Electric Vehicle Conversions, 2013)

The New Gadget Era is upon us! – Top 5 New Gadgets you don’t own


It can seem really difficult to navigate the newest technology coming out so quickly and seamlessly if you aren’t paying attention, right? Happens to me all the time. So here is a short list of gadgets from the Consumer Electronics Expo 2013[1], new to the consumer, that is sure to stir up some excitement!

1. Samsung “Youm” – This is just a code name for one of the hottest new gadgets 2013 has to offer. What is it? Samsung has developed a flexible OLED screen for cell phones and TVs that can bend and flex without breaking!
Figure 1.  Proper Geekery. [Photograph] by Organicpix, 2013,
Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/samwebster/4770957644/sizes/m/in/photostream/

2. HAPifork Smart Fork – This is one gadget you don’t want to sink your teeth into. The developers at HAPifork have developed a fork and a smart phone app that can monitor how fast and how much you had to eat. Perfect for monitoring your portion sizes.

3. Oculus Rift – Think 3D is a fad and not here to stay? This virtual reality helmet creates a completely immersive 3D world where the wearer feels like they can walk around in their favorite video game or movie. This new gadget made an appearance this year at CES 2013 but is expected to take flight in 2014.

4. Nvidia Project Shield – A cool Android-based hand held gaming console for PC gamers who want to be mobile. Gamers can stream their PC games over Wi-Fi and enjoy an immersive experience on a portable console.

5. Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon PC – Have you ever wondered about eating breakfast and reading the newspaper on your kitchen table? At the same time? As far as new gadgets 2013 are serving up, this 27-inch desktop PC when flipped horizontally can be used as an interactive table. Launch the Monopoly app it just got that much more intense now!

Do you like the direction that some of the newest technology is going in? Will you buy?




[1] (The Awesomer Research Team, 2013)

Sunday 16 June 2013

The Prince of Gadgets for Men blog sites, the one and only…The Awesomer!


I know, you are wondering, I thought you guys were the only ones making a blog about cool must have gadgets? For this post we are going to give some love to our friends at The Awesomer for putting on a good manly show.

“Initially conceptualized as a gadget shopping blog, it’s now more or less a massive repository for whatever we find interesting… In short, The Awesomer samples a bit of everything – from gadgets to cars, from clothing to video games.”[1]
Figure 1.  The Awesomer. [Photograph] by OrganicPix, 2013,
Adapted from http://www.theawesomer.com/aboutus
Need the latest info on music and leisure? The Awesomer offers tutorials and clips from the pros to offer that much needed manly inspiration.

How about the latest cool tech gadgets? Don’t forget this is their bread and butter. Much of the research is done by users sending in pictures and reviews of cool electronic gadgets so there is always a funny joke or potential viral video about to happen.

Do yourself a favor already. Before it becomes the king of gadgets for men websites check it out and say you saw a glimpse of royalty. OK? Let us know what you think below.

Got to keep a tight budget? Here are some ways to find it cheap...



[1] (The Awesomer Research Team, 2013)

Saturday 15 June 2013

Find it cheap: Best Deals for Gadgets



Do you like gadgets but do not like their inflated prices? Would you love to purchase some of these awesome devices but can not find the extra money in your budget?




We have some great tips to finding the best price for the devices that you want to buy!

The First tip we have for you is time, take the time and search multiple sites and avenues of purchasing the gadget you want. 

First place to check is the sale or clearance section of the original website that has the device you want.
When you think you found a good price, take your search to amazon.com. Amazon is a great avenue to purchase gadgets, just type in the device you are looking for and 8 times out of 10 it will show up in the search results. 

Compare the price if you locate the device on Amazon. If you are just a gadget hunter there are other avenues that you can pursue to find gadgets to buy. A great store that has great prices for gadgets is Winners. You might not find everything you want in there all the time, but when you do it is usually a score and you get a price that you can fist pump after the purchase.
Buying gadgets used is another option, but this one takes a lot more research and you need to know what you are buying or else you could be swindled.
These are a couple tips on different places to check for great gadgets at ridiculous prices.

 Where have you found the best deals for gadgets? 





Figure 1. Amazon Box [Photograph] by Paul Sakuma 2013,
Adapted from foxnews.com/tech/2013/05/10/amazon-plans-smartphone-with-3d-screen/

Wednesday 12 June 2013

Aggressive Gadgets for Aggressive Guys: Uncrate|Gear for Guys


You are a “Gadget Guy” and you love gadgets! We are gadget guys too and we respect a good gadget site that is well rounded and has lots of fresh material. In this post we will be giving props to a website that we believe is doing it right.
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“The digital magazine for guys who love stuff. The best gadgets, clothes, cars, tools, movies, music, and more.”2

The website is called Uncrate and is a great source to find the new and cool materialistic objects that make us happy in the life of gadget guys.
Organized in a very accessible website it allows you to search exactly what you are looking for. If you do not know what you want to check out they even have a button called the “random 
search” and it will just circulate you through different articles from the website.
They update their material on a daily basis so if you want to get your tech fix for the day just check out www.Uncrate.com. Let us know how you liked the Uncrate website, and what you liked about it? Enjoy these Gadget Guys website.


Figure 1. Uncrate Website [Photograph] by Alice Yoo 2010,
Adapted from http://mylifescoop.com/2011/07/05/top-6-sites-to-find-cool-gadgets-and-gear/

Uncrate: retrieved 2013


Tuesday 11 June 2013

A Happy Story that began with a few neat gadgets

The first real moment of true happiness in my life was when I got the Nintendo Entertainment System as a 4-year-old child. My parents and I were visiting family in Chicago when a box holding the newest technology was given to me and met with pure joy.

That began my love affair with gadgets and technology. You see, when I got a bit older I was into spy gadgets like the "Talk Boy" from Home Alone 2 and invisible ink.

Figure 1.  NES Controller. [Photograph] by Monkey Royale, 2013,
Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/MonkeyRoyale/ 5937823549/
From there I got older and more mature so I started looking into TVs, game consoles and cell phones. As my first real purchase with my own money I naturally went for the PlayStation so I could keep up with all my friends. After that, video games were a way to bond with other people and spark common interests.

As an adult, slowly progressing out of hardcore gaming (sigh) cell phones replaced the spy gadgets of years past. I will never forget standing in line at the Apple Store in New York City waiting to get my hands on the iPhone. I couldn’t wait to get home and have it unlocked so I could show off the pinnacle of the newest technology. I can safely say it all began with a few neat gadgets, and the passion will probably never go away.


Do you have any influential gadgets that helped you grow as a person? Leave your happy story bellow.