The Classy Geek

Category: Gadgets and Gear

  • 5 iPad Cases that don’t Scream ‘I’m an iPad!’

    Let’s face it, if you have an iPad, the last thing you want is for everyone to eye is suspiciously if you bring it with you to a meeting, or to have everyone leering over your shoulder while you’re using it at the coffee shop, dying to ask you “Is that an iPad?” If you […]

  • Five Gadgets to Keep Your Workspace Organized

    One of the biggest complaints I see when people post photos of their workspaces – usually tidied up a bit for the photo – is that some of the best ones, the most well put together and the most efficient looking ones, can’t possibly be a place where actual work gets done because they’re too […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like :: January 2011

    If you didn’t get what you wanted for the holidays and you’re still sitting on a pile of gift cards that people gave you – mostly because they couldn’t tell what you really wanted either – I’m here to help. This month’s Classy Gear column is dedicated to those folks who may not have a […]

  • The Classy Geek’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide

    it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s about time to start thinking about what you’ll be putting under the tree or picking up for your loved ones now that it’s gift-giving season. Also, if you find yourself shopping for a classy geek this holiday season or you just want some ideas to […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like: October 2010

    Ah, October – it’s one of my favorite months, and I’m not just saying that because October is host to my birthday. It’s also host to Halloween! In this month’s Classy Gear segment, we’re going to give you some gear suggestions to help you have a classy, spooky, Halloween. We’er suspending the productivity and elegance […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like: September 2010

    This month’s Classy Gear is more of a hodgepodge of goodies you can pick up for yourself on any budget – and in keeping with theme from our last post, 5 Easy Tips for a Better Workspace, there are a few goodies in here to help you keep your workspace nice and tidy and organized […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like: August 2010

    For this month’s Classy Gear, I wanted to highlight a few things that are worth considering as you’re headed back to school or back to class if you’re headed back to the classroom. Even if you’re not, I also wanted to focus on a few things that can help you remain a constant student, or […]

  • Classy Gear: Gear We Like – July 2010

    For this month’s Classy Gear column, I wanted to highlight a couple of products that have been newly released this month, and a few other products I’ve had the opportunity to demo and try out for some of the other publications that I write for. Expect linking to full reviews in a few other locations, […]

  • Classy Gear: Gear We Like – June 2010

    A quick poll over at Twitter (you can follow me as @halophoenix) revealed a number of people with interest in a regular feature that showed off some “Classy Gear;” gadgets, media, peripherals, or other hotness that can make your life easier, help you get stuff done, help you optimize or organize your space, or are […]

  • CES 2010: Carry Your Mobile Phone in Style

    One of the things that a lot of technologists will wave off about the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week is the sheer abundance of mobile phone carriers, cases, shells, and other protective products. There are probably more companies out there making products for you to carry your iPhone, Palm Pre, Motorola […]