Smart Home Lifestyle

February 12, 2006

Electronics are a girl's best friend as Valentine's Day gifts this year

Think red roses and a helium “Be Mine” balloon are the way to a gal’s heart? You might want to think twice. This year, it’s all about pink, it’s all about girly, and it’s all gone hi-tech. Fashion meets function while style and electronics coexist as this years top Valentine’s Day picks.

Pretty for Pretty

Every girl is pretty in pink with Motorola’s new pink RAZR V3c cell phone. The RAZR V3c offers the same RAZR features like Bluetooth, voice dialing, speakerphone and camera, plus a stand-out style that’s a must-have this Valentines Day. RAZR is known for it’s thin, sleek lines, measuring in right at 4 inches high and 2 inches wide. Prices vary depending on wireless service provider and can range from $200 and up.

If your girl prefers precious metals, give her some “Italian bling” with a gold RAZR V3i, sold exclusively through Dolce & Gabbana. The V3i boasts the black DG logo, plus offer a personalized Dolce & Gabbana background and screensaver. Only 1000 of this limited edition phone will be sold.

Flirty for Flirty

Tired of the same old boring black computer speakers? Creative Technologies’ SBS Vivid 80 speakers offer a rainbow of colors. For just under $40, the Vivid 80s work with desktop and notebook PCs, MP3 players, portable DVD players plus any audio/video component with a headphone jack. Colors include, pink, purple, orange, green, red and blue.

Lovely for Lovely

Royal’s Digital Picture Album keeps loved ones in sight. Photos of special occasions and memorable trips are easily viewed away from your PC.

“Most people typically view their digital pictures around the PC,” said David Joachim, Royals’ Director of Marketing. “But the Royal Digital Picture Album lets friends and families create their own favorite viewing area.”

The Digital Picture Album comes in two sizes, 8” costing around $350 and 5.6” just under $300, and comes in a variety of frames. Digital Picture Album uses your digital camera’s media card to display up to 600 photos as a single photo or slideshow. There’s no computer necessary, it’s simply controlled by a credit-card sized remote.

Want to spend less for the same effect? Check out Royal’s Hot Shots keychain that carries up to 56 digital photos and costs around $70. Load your digital photos onto the computer and download them with included software. The Hot Shots keychain displays your photos on a 1.1 inch LCD screen.

Sexy for Sexy

Which came first, the outfit or the MP3 case? Leather, fur, polka dot or plaid; just about any outfit can use a little splash of fun. And MP3 cases are affordable enough to change, along with the trends.

For lady-like runway style, check out Cole Haan’s G-Series brocade cases with gold chain link straps. Standard MP3 cases run $95 and mini cases $75. Both can be purchased at Neiman Marcus.

Want to dress your girl in “diamonds?” The G-Series embellished cases are real gems, boasting faux jewels on a white or black leather case. Price and size are comparable to the brocade cases and can also be found at Neiman Marcus.

Me for You

Valentine’s Day Baskets make creative gifts that fit nicely into any budget while mixing traditional with hi-tech gifts. Throw in some Godiva’s G Collection chocolates, a GUND teddy bear, a bundle of freesia or peonies, and a collection of DVDs for the new HDTV she got last Christmas.

Think fun, flirty and romantic movies. “French Kiss,” “13 Going on 30,” “Thomas Crown Affair,” “Funny Face,” “Amelie” and “Notting Hill” suit just about any taste. And if she’ll take a rain check, Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” 50th Anniversary DVD Edition releases in stores February 28.

Author: Diana Kostigen, Marketing/Public Relations Director, Comtec