Top 10 Summer Gadgets for Staying Cool And Being Cool

The experts at GeekandChic.com have compiled a top 10 list of perfect summer gadgets for the most discerning and tech-obsessed person as easy as possible. From waterproof gadgets to personal cooling systems, GeekandChic.com has found some of the hottest new products that will top any technosexuals wish list this summer.

(PRWEB) August 2, 2005 -- Summer is in full swing. The experts at GeekandChic.com have compiled a top 10 list of perfect summer gadgets for the most discerning and tech-obsessed person as easy as possible. From waterproof gadgets to personal cooling systems, GeekandChic.com has found some of the hottest new products that will top any technosexuals wish list this summer.

Top 10" Summer Gadgets for a Geek Chic summer

1.   Oakley Thump MP3 Player Sunglasses: Wear your music, wear your sunglasses, look hip. Oakley's Thump sunglasses with integrated MP3 player protect your eyes while allowing you to listen to music, anywhere and anytime. (Suggested retail price: $495, More info at www.oakley.com)

2.   Uniden Waterproof Cordless Phone: With a rugged design that looks cool on any outdoor patio, Uniden's waterproof cordless phone allows you answer calls in or out of the pool. (Suggested retail price: $69, www.uniden.com)

3.   H2O Audio Waterproof Housing & Headphones for the iPod: Listen to your iPod...while swimming, wakeboarding, or just poolside... even underwater. H20 Audio protects your iPod from water and the elements. (Suggested retail price: $145.99, www.h2oaudio.com)

4.   Feel-Good Fan Desktop Fan & Negative Ionizer: Whenever your work area's stale air begins to drain your energy, just turn on your Feel-Good Fan. It's reinvigorating - like throwing open a window to the refreshing air outside - and you'll enjoy a cooling breeze, filled with negative ions. (Suggested retail price: $29, www.sharperimage.com)

5.   Tumi Shoulder Pack: Something between a backpack and a tote, this smaller style is a perfect grab-and-go bag for summer use. The adjustable, padded strap can be worn over the shoulder or across the body. And with a variety of summer colors to choose from, this will look good with any summer wardrobe. (Suggested retail price: $125, www.tumi.com)

6.   Misty-Mate Personal Mist Machine: Simply unscrew the cap, fill with water and pump it up! Built-in pump pressurizes the system. Portable, with a stay-cool pouch, the Misty-Mate will keep cold water cool for hours. (Suggested retail price: $29.99, www.mistymate.com)

7.   Camel Back FlashFlo Personal Hydration: The FlashFlo provides runners and walkers on-the-go access to as much water as a 2-bottle fanny pack. Comfortable, stable, and able to hold a snack or CD/MP3 player, its great for 1 to 2 hour-long jaunt. (Suggested retail price: $40, www.camelbak.com/)

8.   Garmin Street Pilot C330: In-car navigation for summer travel has never been easier. Garmins StreetPilot "c-series" GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions along the way. (Suggested retail price: $749.99, www.garmin.com)

9.   Sony MiniDV Handycam Camcorder: Summer vacations are meant to be remembered. Be sure to capture those moments with Sonys newest Handycam. Portable to carry around and with cool colors from Red to Blue, you will make a style statement with this feature packed camcorder. (Suggested retail price: $699 www.sonystyle.com)

10.   HP375 Photosmart Portable Printer: Let your summer patio party people take home instant photos with HPs Photosmart Portable Printer. Simply insert any media card and get instant photos. Forgot your camera? No problem, simply send your camera phone photos to the HP Pritner via Bluetooth! Taking photos home from a summer outing have never been easier. (Suggested retail price: $199; www.hpshopping.com)

Technosexuals are looking not only for the latest tech innovations, but for products that are also stylish and sleek," said Ricky Montalvo, founder of GeekandChic.com. The products weve compiled in our top ten list combine the best of both worlds to reflect the true geek chic lifestyle for summer."

About GeekandChic.com -- Geekand Chic.com was founded in 2005 by Ricky Montalvo, a self-described fashionisto and geek. Montalvo coined the phrase technosexual" to describe a growing group of individuals much like himself -- chic geeks" living urban lifestyles but also interested in gadgets and technology. By his own definition, a technosexual is someone who navigates through life with the empowerment of technology and a flair for style. GeekandChic.com offers insight, commentary, advice and information about the technosexual & geek chic lifestyle. More information can be found at www.geekandchic.com.

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