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Category: 2011 Consumer Electronic Show CES

Review: Golla Bags of Finland For Generation Mobile

[ 0 ] June 17, 2011

Ride the New Wave of Technology and Fashion with Golla Bags

Golla’s new Spring collection brings fresh colors and many new styles of bags for the latest gadgets.

New Slim Laptop Bags and Sleeves Protect Your Laptop and Tablet

The newest novelties in Golla’s Collection for 2011 are a new vertical Slim Laptop Bag with top handles and a shoulder strap. This new Slim Laptop Bag protects your laptop or netbook from 11.6” up to 16”. ( G1178 Slim Cover ELO 10.1″ 32.99 USD) The Golla Laptop Sleeves in a horizontal design are made for your tablet, netbook or laptop from 10.2” up to 17.3”. Golla’s bags and sleeves are slim and lightweight so you can take them with you wherever you go. (G1162 Slim Sleeve DIP 10.2″ 29.99 USD)

Golla Camera Bags Come in New Sizes and Fresh Designs

Golla extends its range of bags for cameras by adding a new extra small size for compact digital cameras. The Camera Bag S is a perfect fit for mirrorless compact cameras with some accessories. Semi-professional SLR and DSLR cameras are well protected in the Camera Bags M and L. Golla also offers colorful camera straps in four designs. For the smaller compact digital cameras, Golla’s range presents three sizes of Digi Bags. ($14.90–16.90 USD)

Perfect Style and Security for Your Phone

Golla’s collection has a wide selection of bags that fit all kind of mobile phones and smartphones. This year, Golla also features a special range of products dedicated to the iPhone. Choose from simple Mobile Bags, slim Phone Pockets, practical Phone Wallets, protective Hard Covers, and multifunctional Smart Bags. ( Phone Pocket IDA XL 14.90 USD)

Chief Blonde Remarks: Still Blonde after all these YEARS was lucky enough to see these bags debuted at the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas. Hands down this was my favorite booth for design, so it was no surprise that the bags also are a brilliant design–so very Euro, without all the fussiness that we tend to include in our bag Design in the US. Simple, clean, and ubercool, the bright colors appeal to any generation, we Women over 45 like the crisp neons as much as anyone. (See the Bright Pink Golla Slim Sleeve featured in this Outfit Post). I particularly like the padding and Gen Mob Motif used inside the Slim cover, this would make any Apple Ipad lover shudder in delight! Surprisingly, my favorite bag that I sampled was the Phone Pocket. This adorable little pocket protects your phone without all the bulk so many phone covers have and yet it can be used for ID and a bit of cash as well. If you want Mobile Bags, with a clean bright design that will protect and enhance your electronics, Golla deserves to be your BAG! Highly recommend. Perfect for Dads and Grads!

Golla Collection 2011 is available in stores worldwide starting from April. Golla is the original brand to specialize in fashionable bags for gadgets. Golla bags are known for their wide array of colors, funky prints and incredible quality. See the whole collection at www.golla.com. Purchase Golla at Amazon.com and other major retailers.

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2011 CES Fashionware Fashion Show–Living in Digital Times

[ 2 ] April 30, 2011

Electronics and Fashion–Who Knew?

During the 2011 CES, in Las Vegas in January, 2011, one of the best events that Still Blonde after all these YEARS went to was the CES Fashionware Fashion Show which featured a showcase of wearable technologies including solar powered backpacks, sophisticated mobile phones and netbooks, and fashion powered by light or movement, climate changing gear, and more. Women over 45 were not featured in the show which was a disappointment , the focus of the show was Tech Fashions for Moms.

Various types of “Moms” were featured during the fashion, such as Blogger Mom, Day Mom, and Green Mom. I am already campaigning for next year, for Women Over 45 to be featured such as “Senior Mom” or “Still Blonde” Mom–What do you think? Here’s a few shots of the model Moms on the runway!

(Above) Green Ware Mom with her Voltaic Converter Solar Backpack, Piezing Jacket for collecting kinetic energy and Lenovo IdeaPad.

Blogger Ware Mom with her Looxie easy to wear video camera, Kamerflage Thunder Cloud and Lightening Bolt Dress and A Fibanacci Scarf. I’d like to say for the record that this is exactly what I wear when I blog each day…

I have to say that Partyware Mom was my favorite in a Snapfish Charm Bracelet and Miura Scarf.

Evening Ware Mom was just plain ridiculous in a self inflating dress which made the model look like she had a big bulbous butt instead of the insect wings that the dress was supposed to inspire. Just silly!

The CES Fashionware show took place at Las Vegas Fashionshow Mall. The runway pops right out of the ground. One minute it’s just part of the mall as you can see in the shot below, the next minute it raises up and there is a runway, podium and stage.

Here’s a shot of the Chief Blonde enjoying the 2011 CES Fashionware show!

Finally, you really should know that in addition to the fashion, wine and high tech–the food was excellent! Shh! Don’t tell everyone or all the bloggers will be here next year! Of course, if I am modeling then you won’t want to MISS it!

Photo credit: W. Zurek, Chief Technical editor

To see the full CES Fashionware fashion show, visit : fashionwareshow.com. For video clips visit: fashionwareshow.com/video.html

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$120 Urban Tool eReader Gadget slotBar Bag Giveaway! 2 Winners!

[ 395 ] March 27, 2011

Hook up your gadgets!

The Chief Blonde at the 2011 CES in the URBAN TOOL Booth with a Prototype Bag not available in US yet! Love the Leather Handles! (Chief Blonde is wearing a Field and Stream Men’s Fishing Vest–$99, Cardigan–Sam’s Club $24.99, Camisole–The Loft, Skinny Jeans–Target, Black Leather Boots-kelly and katie, Bracelet-Tiffany & Co. Still Blonde Pin–Still Blonde )

The Urban Tool Slot Bar–$59.90

The slotBar is a new sort of bag to hold your everyday gadgets–mobile phone, iPod, camera, or 7″ereaders! As well, city guides, documents and organizers in cool manageable pockets. You may wear the slotBar like a conventional sling bag or around your hips. Thanks to its intelligent cut and highly flexible fabric the slotBar safely houses your devices and the pockets expand to your requirements.

A5 Pocket for city guide, organizer or 7″ ereaders
pocket for iPod
pocket for mobile phone
pocket for wallet or camera
secret pocket for passport or documents
scrip for small devices
pen case
velcro strap for cable
keystrap with yo-yo
80% polyamide | 20% lycra

URBAN TOOL is an Austrian label which has been creating innovative design concepts in the field of “IT-Accessories, wearable technology + emotional electronics” since 2004. The company specializes in developing and marketing smart product solutions to carry personal items like mobile phones, iPods, wallets or keys comfortably and close to the body in everyday life. URBAN TOOL focuses on a user-centered, unconventional and emotional approach to IT and has been awarded numerous international prizes.

The Chief Blonde Remarks: I have been using the slotBar from URBAN TOOL from the minute they handed it to me in their Booth at the 2011 CES. GAHHHH!! I love this bag! My ereader (Nook Color) slipped right into the large back pocket. My cell phone and the charger fit in two of the front pockets. I love the retractable (yo-yo) key ring…we blonde lose a lot of things..so this little device helps to keep us organized. Plus, don’t they just look so uber-cool? Even a Woman over 45 gets an updated look when you wear this URBAN TOOL slotBar! Highly recommend!

THE CONTEST: Contest runs from March 27 –April 8, 2011

THE PRIZE: 2 Winners will take home an Aubergine slotBar from Urban Tool–Total Value $120 ($59.90/winner)

THE RULES:

Please follow the instructions below to enter to win a slotBar from URBAN TOOL in aubergine!

MAIN ENTRY: You must follow us on GFC publicly (go to right hand sidebar–Friend a Blonde Heading) and then visit URBAN TOOL and pick out which URBAN TOOL product and color you would want to buy or win, then leave me a comment tellin’ me all about it! (+1 entry=1 comment below)

You may do all of the Bonus Entries below, some or none.

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Remember – separate comments for each entry and repeat the comments where you it allows you, so you maximize your chances of winning! Contest ends April 8, 2011 at midnight EST! Good luck!

CAN’T WAIT to win? Go ahead and BUY ONE NOW – you definitely won’t regret it. For sure you will be the ONLY one of your friends who has a case like this, and you will get endless compliments on it, guaranteed.

Contest open to U.S. residents in the continental US with a valid street address. Item will be shipped to your home. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly. To claim your prize(s), Stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com will contact you within 48 hours of the contest closing. You must contact Stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com within 48 hours after that with your mailing address so companies can mail your prizes. Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in at random. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in your winning.

Blog Note: The Chief Blonde received a sample to review. She did not receive any compensation for this post.

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New TV? Super Bowl? Hannspree Novelty TV 55 inch Review-Lunch at Piero’s 2011–CES 2011

[ 0 ] February 4, 2011

Hannspree 55″ HDTV debuts at CES 2011.

Hannspree CES 2011

Hannspree, a leading manufacturer of creatively designed televisions and other consumer electronics, debuted a new line of 2011 products and also offered a sneak peak at yet to be released items—including a new tablet PC called HannsPad, operating on the ANDROID platform—during the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 6-9 in Las Vegas. Handspree also premiered their products at the exclusive Press event at Pat Meier’s Lunch at Piero where Still Blonde after all these YEARS, a blog for Women over 45, was in attendance.

Chief Blonde Remarks: With over 4.5 million TVs to be sold, just prior to the Super Bowl, we think Hannspree has somthing quite fun and special to offer. We encountered Taiwanese TV manufacturer Hannspree when we attend Lunch at Peiro’s 2011. Items in their line-up which we found particularly unique were their line-up of novelty TVs. Apparently novelty is one of Hannspree’s claims to fame in the electronics world. Now their novelty TVs have been super-sized up to 55″ HDTV in a great sports theme of football, basketball, soccer and for the foodie/Apple lover a large screen apple frame!

In the past, Hannspree has featured novelty TVs, however until now, their basketball, animal, and other themed TVs have been smaller sized TVs in the 19″ to 28″ range. The larger 55″ TVs each feature full HD technology, 4 HDMI ports, LCD screen and a 1080p resolution. The price for this high end monster? Well, maybe you need to be on a football player’s salary to afford it at…gulp..a projected $9000. However, I can see wealthy sports fanatics outfitting their sports bars and man caves with these novelty beauties. What upscale public sports bar wouldn’t want a few of these hanging on the wall as well? No doubt about it, a real attention getter!

Want one in time for the Super Bowl? Pre-order for next year, you won’t find these custom order lovelies in the store!

Need some other Super Bowl ideas?

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Super Bowl Recipes for Women over 45

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2012 CES iLOUNGE PAVILION SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME–Women over 45

[ 0 ] January 26, 2011

50,000+ sq. ft. of Exhibit Space Sells Out in Two Hours

The Chief Blonde at the 2011 CES

Chief Blonde Remarks: When the Chief Blonde and her Technical Editor hit the CES floor on opening day, the first area they hit is the iLounge Pavilion. While the area does feature many Apple related products (as you may know, Apple does not attend the International CES but has it own event, MacWorld 2011), it also highlights many gadgets that work across all the whole tablet/smart phone/mp3 platforms. I love this part of the show! For 50,000+ sq feet of space to sell out in 2 hours…you have to know this is HOT part of the show.

Want to know more about the 2012 CES show, go to http://www.cesweb.org/ Need information on booking space, go to www.CE.org

See 2011 Consumer Electronic Show CES and 2012 Consumer Electronic Show CES on our blog for more great articles!

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$100 jill-e designs Messenger-Style Carryall Bag Giveaway

[ 387 ] January 15, 2011

The jill-e designs Messenger-Style Bag is like having a Closet Full of Purses all in One Bag!

***(Blog Note: This Giveaway is part of the 9 Blogger Bubbles of Love Blog Hop. Once you have entered this giveaway Go to the Bubbles of Love Linky>>HERE<< to keep hopping!)

Messenger-Style Versatile Carryall Bag ($39.99) Covers (2/$29.99)

The Jill-e designs’ Messenger-Style Bag is a versatile, weather-resistant Carryall Bag. Changing to fit the user’s current situation and mood–the black cover can be swapped out and switched to six designer covers that are so stylish! This eliminates the need to for multiple bags, you just swap out the cover based on your current mood. Really, a closet full of purses exists within this one bag. Due to the bag’s dividers which are hook and loop, reconfiguration is a breeze making it ideal as a purse for personal items or for SLR cameras and all your electronics. The covers can be effortlessly switched with a zip and flick of the wrist, with such fun variations including Classic, the Fun & Fancy and the Safari Collections – And changing the covers doesn’t prevent you from accessing the fun side pockets of the configurable main compartment.

Jill-e designs has coined a new category of bags called “tech support – with style.” People need help with the tangle of electronic devices they bring with them today and they wouldn’t mind at all if the solution helped define and announce their unique personality.

Photography enthusiasts, pleasure and business travelers, harried moms, video lovers, scrapbookers, up-to-the minute fashionistas and college students will all love carry bags by Jill-e designs, llc which is owned and operated by women. Padding, reconfigurablity, organizers and various protective elements usually housed in the top-line professional SLR camera bags but Jill-e designs bags also are crafted in leather and suede, just like the most stylish handbags and high end carry bags–plus the color selection at Jill-e is head-turning. Protect your fragile electronics and look great doing it!

You can find Jill-e designs on its website, www.jill-e.com and also worldwide at specialty camera dealers, photo sites, retailers, and catalog houses. You can also contact jill-e designs via phone 1-888-HI-JILLE or email info@jill-e.com.

Chief Blonde Remarks: We met up with jill-e designs at the 2011 Ces Show. We were blown away by the products. Such high quality and very affordable. If you love this messenger bag, you would also love their higher end bags which are coming out in the spring. WOWZA! Watch the video to see a demo of the Jill-e Bag by the Chief Blonde!

PRIZE:

1 Winner receives the jill-e designs Messenger-Style Carryall Bag ($39.99) + 2 Sets of Covers ($29.99/set)=$100 Total Value!

CONTEST:

Contest runs from Jan 15–Jan. 21 2011

Super Simple Main Entry: Answer AT LEAST ONE or up to all the questions below and email your entry to stillblondeafteralltheseyears@gmail.com for contest entry and newsletter notification of all our great contests. If you answer more than one question, than that counts as extra entries! YIPEE! (it’s okay to put all the answers in one email). PLEASE do not put your answers to “Linked” questions in the comments–I will have to delete them and it will make the Chief Blonde sad!

1. Watch the video above and email us at the address above: What color flap does the Chief Blonde put on when she removes the Black Flap?

2. Watch the video above and email us at the address above: What special thing does the Chief Blonde mention about the Designer of jill-e design Bags? (Hint: It’s near the end of the Video)

3. Click on the link and email us at the address above: jill-e designs makes tons of great Bags! Which one would you like? http://www.jill-e.com/jill-e_bags.html

4. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What Special is available on this page through the end of January? http://www.jill-e.com/special.html

5. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What Question did female photographers wonder about camera bag design? (Hint: It’s the last sentence in the first paragraph) Big Question

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Giveaway ends January 21, 2011 at midnight. Pacific Time.

***(Blog Note: This Giveaway is part of the 9 Blogger Bubbles of Love Blog Hop. Once you have entered this giveaway Go to the Bubbles of Love Linky>>HERE<< to keep hopping!)

Contest open to U.S. residents in the continental US with a valid street address. Item will be shipped to your home. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly. To claim your prize(s), Stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com will contact you within 48 hours of the contest closing. You must contact Stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com within 48 hours after that with your mailing address so companies can mail your prizes. Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in your winning.

Blog Note: The Chief Blonde received a sample to review. She did not receive any compensation for this post.

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Sphero, Hot toys for Christmas 2012, 2011 CES Hot Electronic Toys:

[ 0 ] January 11, 2011

HOT TOYS for Christmas 2012?

What will be the Hot Toys for Christmas 2012? Still Blonde after all these YEARS spotted Sphero at 2011 CES. It is much better to see this toy then try to describe it, so watch the video below. Sphero can best be described as the robotic ball you control with your smartphone. Download games to your phone and change how Sphero behaves. Built by Orbotix. Available late 2011. Still Blonde after all these YEARS thinks Sphero will be BIG for Christmas 2012, sure to be one of the Hot Toys for 2012. Estimated retail $99.99.

Have more questions? See Sphero’s frequently asked questions page. See more and purchase from gosphero.com

UPDATE: The Sphero is sold on the company’s website where they are taking pre-orders now. It has a ton of cool features that kids will surely fall for including:

–it glows and lights up in 1000s of colors

–Sphero are great fun to race through a obstacle course

–Sphero are Mobile App driven, so with each new App..it’s a new toy.

–Basically the Size of a baseball, so easy to carry around. Your remote? Your Smartphone!

–You can always kick in the “Boost” Mode, to evade the family pet! (or annoy it! HA!)

–Works with Android or Iphone technology

–Develop your own games! Sphero employs an open API so developers can jump right in.

–Wireless BlueTooth connection, no WiFi connection issues to ruin Junior fun on Christmas morn.

You can pre-order the Sphero now at the Sphero store for $129.99, that’s $30 more than originally projected at the 2011 CES in Las Vegas. In mid, September 2011 the Sphero Company Blog was still targeting for a Christmas Launch and predicting their Toy to be among the Hot Toys For Christmas 2012. Get this, they have even added a Kitty Cam to be sure to drive your little hairball nuts while watching his expessions via your smartphone. Endless amusement for you, your kids, and Fluffy..Right?

Will you be looking for a Sphero as one of your Hot Toys for Christmas 2012?

Blog Note: I loved this toy instantly when I saw it and wanted to tell you, my readers about it. I did not receive a sample unit but did play with it at the show. I was not compensated for this post. You will only see reviews of the items I love on this blog, I only give facetime to great products!

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2011 International CES Summarized

[ 0 ] January 10, 2011

Here’s just some of the facts and figures from the 2011 International CES!

More than 2,700 technology companies across global industries dazzled attendees at the 2011 International CES^®
30,000 international attendees
22 top CEOs participating in keynote Speeches
2011 CES is the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow
Preliminary attendance figures indicate more than 140,000 industry professionals attended the 2011 International CES
Major technology trends emerged from the CES show floor including the launch of more than 80 tablets, wireless 4G LTE, connected TV technologies, smart appliances – featured for the first time in show history – and electric vehicles.
Ford’s Alan Mulally unveiled the company’s first electric car at the 2011 International CES with its Ford Focus Electric.
The 2011 International CES conference program consisted of 250 sessions featuring 900 speakers.
Still Blonde after all these YEARS–THE blog for Women over 45–attended the show and reported heavily on its content in her 2011 Consumer Electronic Show Posts

The 2012 CES will be held in Las Vegas on January 10-13, 2012.

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CES 2011 Girl: Outfits modeled by Women over 45

[ 13 ] January 9, 2011

Still Blonde after all these YEARS goes to Vegas for the 2011 International CES

The Chief Blonde and staff are attending the 2011 International Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. While there, the staff visited one of Vegas’s newest casinos, The Cosmopolitan. Perfect place for an Outfit Post!

Pink Camisole (The Loft), Sweater (Lily Cardigan–Suss 2 $198.00), Jeans (The Loft)

The Cosmopolitan Decor features everything entirely draped in Diamonds–really pretty and different! They also have super shops which have unique cross-generational clothing!

Vintage Vest–(by the Gap from Salvation Army-$12.99) Not real fur!

Moving on to the Bellagio, where they were decorating for Chinese New Year! So Beautiful! When you are in Vegas, you never really need to gamble unless you want to. Instead, you can just go to each hotel on the strip and catch their free features. For example, the Bellagio, always has a stunning exhibit going on in their Botanical garden. It is currently decorated in stunning yellows and reds for Chinese New Year. As well, their Fountains of Bellagio put on a complimentary show every 1/2 hour during the day and every 15 minutes at night. This is hands down my favorite free show in Vegas. Continually enchanting!

Pink Boots (Payless $12.99)

Well, a girl has to dream right? This gorgeous limo was waiting outside of Bellagio for me, so I jumped in for a picture. Looks good with the Chief Blonde right? The guys in the car did invite me to ride along, but I declined! I was already with my own personal escort, my wonderful husband!

Okay, I may have played a few slots while in Vegas. I did walk away with more money than I started with (thanks Mom and Dad!), it was a fantastic trip.

See all of our other 2011 CES posts .

See all of our Outfits modeled by Women over 45.

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CES Unveiled 2011–Still Blonde after all these YEARS! Women over 45

[ 0 ] January 7, 2011

Vegas Baby! Still Blonde after all these YEARS at the 2011 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) .

Waiting outside for CES Unveiled to begin with 500+ other bloggers and Journalists!

Still Blonde after all these YEARS is attending the 2011 Consumer Electronic Showe (CES). This show features EVERYTHING to do with Consumer Electronics including Iphone, Ipad, Ereaders, Appliances, Security Systems, TVs, GPS–and any other little gadget or gizmo that can be dreamt up!

On Tuesday, Jan. 4, we attended the kick-off press event called CES Unveiled. This is a fantastic bit of fun for any press person. It entails seeing some of the Best of the Show before everyone else! Who doesn’t like to be the one “In the know”? There is a sumptuous spread of desserts, entrees, and appetizers. There are so many press in the room that you think you are going to see Diane Sawyer, we didn’t of course. However, A great deal of new technology abounded.

All the Great Eats at the CES Unveiled.

The CES Unveiled let’s you be the first to see the New Year’s products. Media, analysts and bloggers can get a pre-show look at who will be making news headlines. We like to be there because we can catch all the latest products in one room. Plus, get a sneak peek at International CES product debuts and the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase honorees — before the show officially opens.