CNN is reporting that Apple announced on Monday a much faster iPhone that’s half the price of the current model. Problem is - there is STILL no pink or nice girly color model on the cards. While there is a white iPhone version available, it isn’t enough Steve Jobs!

The news is expected to address one of the biggest complaints about the hugely popular iPhone: That its Internet browsing is too slow. CEO Steve Jobs said the new iPhone, which is based on 3G technology, is 36% faster than top rival Nokia’s N95 smartphone.
As Fortune.com first reported, the new 8-gigabyte iPhone will cost $199 and a 16-gigabyte version will cost $299. Jobs says the new iPhone will be available worldwide starting July 11. It will allow up to six hours of Web browsing and five hours of talk time.

Jobs announced the 3G iPhone, which had been rumored for months, at the company’s annual World Wide Developers conference in San Francisco.

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The already rather sexy Asus Eee PC is about to get even hotter thanks to a whole range of new colors - including a super pink shade!

For those not in the know the Asus Eee PC is a low priced ultra-portable laptop with 4GB of disk space, 512MB ram and an in-built webcam for just $399

The lower spec version, which is currently the only model with the fab new colors, is due to hit American shores next year for $299.

It can also be purchased in Green and Blue shades as well as the usual black and white shades of the higher spec model.

I think we will be going for the pink….

Can you tell we are obsessed with diamonds? Even better when those shiny beauties are placed in normally boring looking gadgets. Take for instance this way over the top 14K real gold USB drive which is, as Born Rich puts it, festooned with VS quality diamonds.

For only $2000(!) you can pick up this gaudy delight. But that is money well spent, after all it is a 2.0 USB drive. Worth every penny for that extra transfer speed.

Sadly, the device cannot be worn on your finger.

[ via Born Rich ]

I know what you’re thinking, how many times have you needed a 59 diamond-studded mouse to impress your office buddies? Or perhaps the question should be, how many times have you wanted to flush $25,000 down the drain?

That’s what this mouse monster costs and it doesn’t even feature an ergonomic design. Tsk. As Shiny Shiny says, it IS very sparkly but then I would prefer to spend that money on a nice Tiffany item thankyouverymuch.

[ Product Page via Shiny Shiny ]

When I’m not trying to finish my novel the old fashioned way (pen and paper) I’m having to type in front of a very boring computer monitor. Wouldn’t it be great to spruce it up a little? Say some nice gold edging, marble, that kind of thing.

Well, the team at Steampunk have done just that and made it into a lovely writing unit fit for a king or, as in my case, princess.

Some of the highlights include: The finish is a good match for the 19th Century gas lamp arms that I bought from Sequential Glass. The gold painted piece of trim from Michael’s finished off the base. The knobs that connect the screen to the gas lamp arms are kitchen cabinet knobs from True Value Hardware.

Genius!

Steampunk Workshop

Pink Laptop Bag by Generic Pricetag: $24.99

If anyone can actually track one of these little babies down do let me know. I’ve been perusing Barney’s - who have those dull and dark blue ones on the rack - with no luck. Sure, it’s not Valentines Day yet, but who can wait.

I absolutely love the Tulip Ego Love Edition Carry Case Laptop. And if I’m ever gonna pay $5000+ for a vanity laptop, it’ll be this one. The leather wrapped case gives me the same goosebumps I get when entering a Mulberry Boutique. Then there’s that stellar silver pendant. Apparently they come in a variety of colours as well. But who cares. It’s the Love Edition, after all.

Tulip Ego Love Edition Carry Case Laptop Pricetag: $5,000+

I suffer from something that feels like ADD but isn’t. It basically means I can’t sit down and relax without checking my email, perusing ebay, updating my blog and reading celebrity gossip. I like to watch t.v. and surf the net. My other half can’t stand it. I don’t care.

Que Pepper Pad. The Pepper Pad 3 is a handheld web computer that fits perfectly on the laps of ladies who just want to kick back, relax and catch the latest episode of Grey’s.

“Instant entertainment at your fingertips.” It’s pretty much just the internet. A PC without the ‘C’ functions. But if we’re going strictly for entertainment, this doesn’t really matter. There’s nothing really impressive about it except the pretty pink color. But it does have all your basics: browsing (firefox), instant messaging, journaling, music and photo libraries. And games.

I’ll probably get one. Because it’s my job.

Pepper Pad 3 Handheld Computer Pricetag: $645.

I’m posting this gadget just because I love the look of the product page. It reminds me of the bedroom I wish I had when I was five.

Luxeed’s new colour keyboard really is something straight out of Whoville. The board can be personalised by turning each key one of 512 different colours. I prefer the candy shades, but if you’re into primaries, you can do that too. I’m not sure how serious you’d be taken at the office though.

Those with photo-sensitive epilepsy or an aversion to striking light patterns in general, should probably stay away.

Because it’s getting on to Christmas. And for no other reason.

The JBL Creature II Speaker system includes two desktop speakers and a subwoofer. Looks like a mix between something Alien and something Apple.

The GE Mini Mouse is a little optical goodie with retractable cable. Ideal for storage and travel.

JBL Creature II Speakers Pricetag: $49.20
GE Optical Mini Mouse Pricetag: $9.37