Especially For You: 8 Great Gadgets You Can Personalize
November 28, 2010 by Amy-Mae Elliott on MashableMaking a gadget your own is much more fun than joining the anonymous ranks of consumers toting identical tech.
We’ve found eight examples of top technology that can be custom made, tweaked, tailored, personalized, customized and otherwise made special just for you — some of it even before it leaves shop shelves.
Have a browse through our selection of personalize-able products below, and let us know in the comments which ones you’d choose to suit you.
1. Pentax RS1000
As well as eight alternative skins bundled in with the RS1000, there’s a free online gallery where you can browse, download and print more. And a stencil kit is included so you can make your own.
Cost: $149.95
2. The Jelly Watch Shop
With a total of 110 possible color combinations, it’s almost statistically impossible that you won’t be able to design your perfect watch from the crazy-fun Jelly Watch Shop.
Cost: $175, $65 for extra straps
3. Dell’s Consumer Laptops
Dell’s Mini, Studio and XPS laptops can all be customized with colorful lids. There are more than 240 designs from a variety of artists as well as partners such as Threadless, (PRODUCT) RED and Major League Baseball teams.
Cost: Varies
4. Flip Video Cameras
Buy a Flip video camera online and you can choose its casing design there and then. If you can’t find a design you like from the tons of top options available, you can personalize your own with the cool online design generator.
Cost: From $149.99
5. Hu Custom Colored Televisions
Want your television to co-ordinate with, or stand out from, your home decor? The Hu service can help. Any of the TVs bought from the Home Technology Store can be tinted to match a color swatch you supply.
Cost: From $299
6. Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Monitors
These custom-made earphones are not only available with a wide range of decorative finishes, but will be tailor-made to fit your ear canal.
Cost: From $600
7. Mugo MP3 Players
As well as a variety of fun limited edition designs to be found online, you can order one of these MP3 players-come-vinyl toys to decorate yourself. Now, that’s unique.
Cost: From $49.99
8. TomTom In-Car GPS
TomTom offers neat personalization options for its range of in-car GPS units. You can either choose a design from the gallery of options online or upload your own pic and add text to make a product just for you.
Cost: From $109.95
