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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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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?

Advice for Surviving a Super Bowl Party:Women over 45

Super Bowl Snacking for Women over 45! The 100 Year Lifestyle!

Super Bowl Recipes for Women over 45

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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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When is the 2012 International CES?

[ 2 ] January 10, 2011

The 2012 International CES will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 10-13, 2012.

If you can possibly attend–You should!

See all our posts from the 2011 CES Show.

See all our posts from the 2012 CES Show

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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.

Thermador Convection Steam Oven $3000!

The Chief Blonde at CES Unveiled with 100s of other Bloggers and Press.

See all of our other 2011 CES posts .

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WikiReader can now deliver over 33,000 digital books from Project Gutenberg! Women over 45

[ 0 ] December 16, 2010

Clever encoding enables massive Project Gutenberg library to run on WikiReader pocket-sized touchscreen device

Openmoko’s WikiReader, a popular palm-sized touchscreen electronic encyclopedia which contains more than 3 million English language Wikipedia articles, now can be turned into the world’s most portable eReader able to display the contents of Project Gutenberg, the oldest digital library. Its more than 33,000 digital books can now be downloaded and added to the WikiReader by visiting http ://www .thewikireader .com /update /.

Thanks to the efforts of Tom Bachmann, an Openmoko community developer, each and every eBook from Project Gutenberg, from the Bible to Walden has been converted and compressed so users can download the entire Project Gutenberg library onto a 4GB microSD card and slip it into the 4″ x 4″ 4 ounce WikiReader device for reading anytime anywhere without a need for Internet connection.

“Openmoko is making a real difference with the WikiReader,” says Mr Bachmann. “By creating an open device with the right technology and the right price, they have helped me fulfill a personal longtime goal: delivering a huge library of [Project Gutenberg's] 33,000 books to people’s pockets.”

Once loaded with the Project Gutenberg library, WikiReader uses the same framework for parsing as it does for Wikipedia or WikiQuotes, allowing users to search book content by words, refer to their own history of searches or discover a random book.

“I love that people will be able to carry the whole Project Gutenberg library in their pocket on WikiReader,” said Project Gutenberg founder Michael S. Hart. “We are continuing to expand, reaching over 40,000 eBooks in the near future, and look forward to WikiReader including them in future releases.”

“Project Gutenberg is important not only because it is an astounding collection of literature, but because it shows the power of simple hardware running open source software,” says Sean Moss-Pultz, CEO of Openmoko.

The WikiReader is the perfect holiday gift. You can grab the right answer at the right time or simply explore new topics and feed your thirst for knowledge for business, pleasure, or on your travels, or even augment your children’s textbooks. It’s the Internet without the Internet.

Instantly useful, simple, and elegant, the lightweight battery-operated WikiReader is comfortable and fun for all ages and highly portable with simple three-button design, touchscreen and ergonomic rounded housing making it perfect for pocket, purse or backpack. WikiReader is available at Amazon.com and http://thewikireader.com for $99. During December, Openmoko is running a promotion on their site that extends a 30% discount to previous WikiReader owners.

See our previous posts on Wikireader here:

Wikireader supports 15 Languages

Wikireader Best Gift for Father’s Day

Wikireader for Mother’s Day

Wikireader Last Minute Holiday Gift

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September 30th–Last day to register for 2011 CES (Consumer Electronic Show)

[ 0 ] September 17, 2010

Don”t Miss your chance to see the latest in Consumer Electronics–For Free!

My Staff and I attend this show every year! We review the latest products and trends for Women over 45 and our younger friends. Never attended? Consider it. It’s a great get-away from the Winter Blahs and the show gets better each and every year! Check out one of our 2010 coverage. 2010 CES coverage from Still Blonde after all these YEARS!

No other show comes close to the global reach and influence of the International CES^®. It’s the big draw for more key decision makers, more entrepreneurs and more flagship companies.

Thousands of deal-making opportunities and 20,000 product launches are waiting for you.

ALL FREE when you register by September 30! Register FREE. Use priority code LC1.

Get immediate access to partners across the supply chain without ever crossing a time zone. Discover the hot growth markets for every demographic and industry. Hold meetings, finalize deals and make new connections. All in one trip.

Check out the new TechZones: Access on the Go, Broadband Communications and Connected Home Appliances, as well as the ever-popular Sustainable Planet, iLounge Pavilion, EHX@CES and more.

Immerse yourself in disruptive media from 7,000 content professionals. And educate yourself in more than 300 conference sessions led by 900 experts from across the consumer electronics industry.

Time’s running out to skip the preshow registration fee, so act now! Get inside the show that arms you with information, inspiration and opportunity this January.