Pretty Gadgets

Not that we need an excuse to post pink. But it’s fun all the same. A few little goodies for your Valentines Day pleasure.

Fancy a little pink computing action? Pick up the Philips X55P. An ultra portable 12.1-inch Core 2 Duo bundle of girly joy. Packed with a 100GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM and that dual-layer DVD burner you just can’t live without. And that Vista thing we’ve been hearing so much about comes pre-installed. Get it? Got it? Good.

Philips X55P Ultraportable Laptop Pricetag: $1300

I hear “X5″ I think “BMW”. That’s just me. The other day my dear friend Clare - a total Nigella - told me she’d just ordered the FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine. In pink. She says “It has a 48-ounce water tank with rear access and a battery-powered clock on the front.” I say “Great. Will stop by to try it out sometime soonish” and think Does it also come with a compass in the stock?

Then I go straight to my Product Review Source. The X5 is small and shiny and comes in a rainbow of colours. But it looks nothing like an airplane or ship that might be invisible to radar - despite the manufacturer’s claims.

FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine Pricetag: $650

I’m only slightly ashamed to say things tokidoki make me feel all pink and girly on the inside. It’s the same feeling you get from Hello Kitty. The sense that you’ve been slightly brainwashed into thinking something an eight year old would like is pretty.

A friend of mine, who is into all styles Japanese, dropped me a note to say that TokiDoki are launching a clothing line at the end of the month and that the tokidoki shoes will be available from Fornarina.

Ah, Japanisme!

TokiDoki Fashion Pricetag: Coming Soon.

Remember the CRIBS episode a few years back where Mariah Carey takes MTV inside her ridiculously expensive Manhattan Penthouse? Where she had an in-house hair studio? If you do you’ll know why I think about the pop diva whenever I see anything Hello Kitty. That goes doubly so for these two darlings.

Hello Kitty Sratocasters. Along the lines of that classic Fender design. Get it in black or, of course, pink.

Hello Kitty Fender Stratocasters Pricetag: A respectable $199

This Mist2 mini sound system for the iPod Nano operates up to 15′ away. Two 22.0 cm speakers in vibrant pink function as an iPod dock and cradle. Compatible with 2nd generation Nanos the Mist2 speakers feature volume control, high clarity, full stereo sound and and 2 premium drivers.

Get ‘em on the cheap at Target.

Mist2 Speakers for iPod Nano Pricetag: $49.99

I really don’t want to touch this one. At all. But I couldn’t help but show my sister. It’s easier to upload to the blog than to bother with email. Plus, it’s pink and gadgety. And for girlies age 5 and up. (Says so on the box.)

So here you are. The Oh-My-God-I-Know-You-Can’t-Believe-It-But-It’s-Totally-Real Dora the Explorer Aquapet. It’s on sale now at local kiddy stores. A bargain at $9.99.

And yes. Batteries are required.

Dora Aquapet Limited Edition Pricetag: Priceless

The Toshiba V30E has been kicing around for some time now. In usual fashion it’s now being tailored for the ladies in, what else, but a pepto shade of pink.

Like most things pink, I’d be a little reluctant to show this baby in public - serious writer that I am. But it wouldn’t stop me from buying it and carrying it around in my handbag to look at every now and again. And to snap with when no one’s looking.

iThis sturdy, water-resistant iH19 stereo case now comes in pink. For the Ladees. Make like the copywriters at Apple and attach it to your bike, your child’s stroller or your treadmill with the included brackets.

It looks like a giant Pepto Bismol bottle and I care 0%. The Big Chill Fridge. I want it. I’ll also take one of those tiffany blue looking boys too. Because, you know, Tiffany. Also, I feel certain having this in my kitchen would inspire me to use my stove for something other than storage space.

Maybe. Maybe not. But it’s worth a shot.

Big Chill Fridge

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….