CoolTools

摘要

I'm having a hard time understanding the appeal of designer gadgets — have they become the new status symbol for the wealthy geek, or am I just too interested in tech features, speeds and feeds to give two hoots about what the device looks like or other special branding the device may have? Two recent product announcements make me wonder. First, T-Mobile USA has partnered with fashion designer Diane von Furstenburg and street-wear maker Lifted Research Group (L-R-G) to make a couple of limited-edition T-Mobile Sidekick wireless e-mail devices. The devices have the same features as the Sidekick 3 and will be available in limited quantities at select T-Mobile retail stores starting Oct. 30.