Stowaway Bluetooth
Stowaway Bluetooth
The Girl with the Insanely Long Gear List
If you’ve read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (or either of its sequels), you’re probably aware of the fact that its characters have a striking and awesome penchant for gadgets. The thing is, those gadgets are from… 2002. While reading through the books, we took the opportunity to jot down all that name dropped gear, and what we’ve got here is both a list of that gear and a walk down memory lane. Author Stieg Larsson (who was the first writer to sell one million Kindle e-books) often gives out actual lists of specs, which we find to be pretty endearing, but where he’s left anything to the imagination we’ve tried to use context clues to fill in the gaps. Like we said, the action takes place in Sweden in 2002 (the books were published in Sweden in 2005, though Larsson died in late 2004 so they were likely written somewhere between 2002 and 2003), so the options were… a little more limited. There are some mild spoilers below, so if you plan on reading the books and don’t want to know what kind of gadgets await you, then beware. Otherwise, join us, won’t you?
iPod, first generation: Apple’s first foray into MP3 players boasted a black and white LCD, 5GB of memory and a rated 10 hours of battery life, we’re fairly certain that Blomkvist’s daughter Pernilla was pretty stoked to receive this bad boy as a Christmas gift, which cost $399 in the US when it debuted (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, page 74).
Canon digital camera, unnamed model – One of Lisbeth Salander’s early appearances in the book, the unnamed camera is described as being about the size of a “cigarette packet,” so we’re laying our bets that it was either the PowerShot S110 Digital Elph or the S200, both boasting an astounding 2.0 megapixels. Take your pick — they’re both beauties, as far as we’re concerned (digital camera batteries).
Apple iBook 600 – Now this is where it gets fun, as Larsson, an apparent Apple fanboy, delves into the specs of Salander’s old standby laptop, which boasts a 25GB hard drive, and 420MB of RAM — pretty specced out for this model (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, page 215).
Apple iMac G3 – Salander’s home desktop sure brings back a lot of memories, doesn’t it? This colorful beauty, first released in August of 1998 and discontinued in 2003, was notably the first to exclusively use USB ports, and its look was… well, just as wild as Lisbeth herself (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, page 216).
Apple PowerBook G4 – The author really delights in this one, listing the specs of this aluminum bad boy. It’s got (as noted in the novel) a “PowerPC 7451 processor with an AltiVec Velocity Engine, 960 MB RAM and a 60 GB hard drive” plus Bluetooth and a DVD burner. Salander is also pretty stoked that the 17-incher has a 1,440 x 900 resolution and NVIDIA graphics. And can you blame her? She shells out the big bucks for this one, laying out 38,000 Swedish kronor, not counting the tax — that’s over $5,000. (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, page 216).
Toshiba PC laptop, unnamed model - Salander’s backup laptop she’s got stowed away at home is described as a “five year old” machine — so we’re going to calculate its date of birth to be 1997. If we had to make an educated guess, we’d say she owns something like the Satellite 210CS, a Toshiba beauty which boasted a 120MHz Intel Pentium CPU, 32MB of memory and a 13GB hard drive (toshiba batteries).
Agfa scanner, unnamed model – Agfa sadly discontinued its line of scanners at the end of 2001, but that doesn’t stop Mikael from using one in 2002 to scan oh so many mysterious photographs while on the case (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, page 304).
Palm Tungsten T3 - Salander’s on-the-go device, a Palm Tungsten PDA, which she uses for various hackery, goes unnamed in the second book, but early in the third, it gets a name: the Tungsten T3. Released in 2003, we might be looking at a bit of a discrepancy, but who can blame him? (The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, page 12).
Foldable keyboard for Palm PDA, unnamed model - Oh yes, what good would that Palm PDA be without one of these bad boys in tow? None at all, that’s what. Again, no specific model is named so we’ve taken the liberty of using the old standard, the iGo ThinkOutside stowaway (PDA Battery).
We haven’t actually finished reading the third book in the series, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, so we don’t know what kind of sweet gear details we’ll get in that one, but we’ll be sure to let you know. Also, if you’re into the books, be sure to hit up the Apartment Therapy link below to check out Lisbeth Salander’s Ikea shopping list. It’s extremely entertaining.
We specialize in substitute batteries and battery packs for laptops, camcorders, digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and power tools, etc. as well as battery chargers!welcom to www.ibuynow.com.au
About the Author
We specialize in substitute batteries(laptop battery, Digital Camera Battery, power tool battery) and battery packs for laptops, camcorders, digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and power tools, etc. as well as battery chargers!
Stowaway Bluetooth
iGo Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard Demo/Review
|
|
Plantronics Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth Headset $44.95 |
|
|
Sports Wireless Stereo Headphone earbuds w/Mic for iPhone 4S, iPod Touch series $38.98 |
|
|
NEW Nokia BH-505 Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Headset for Nokia phone Earphone 8t $27.00 |
|
|
Sports bluetooth earbuds fit all bluetooth mobile phone/cellphone w/Mic blue $38.98 |
|
|
New Genuine Motorola H670 Wireless Bluetooth Headset blue clolor with charger $15.99 |
|
|
Nokia BH503 Bluetooth Stereo headset headphone (BH-503) $8.88 |
|
|
2pc EarHook EarLoop For BlueAnt Q1 Q2 Bluetooth Headset $3.99 |
|
|
NEW SKYPE VOIP WIRELESS BLUETOOTH HEADSET & USB DONGLE $29.95 |
|
|
Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset $22.95 |
|
|
Wireless Bluetooth Audio Music Stereo Headset Headphone Earphone & Mic AVX6PUR $19.99 |
|
|
Bluedio AVF1 Noise Free A2DP Stereo Bluetooth Headset $9.99 |
|
|
USB CABLE CHARGER FOR JAWBONE ICON BLUETOOTH HEADSET $6.99 |
|
|
NEW USB CHARGING CABLE FOR JAWBONE ICON ROGUE BLUETOOTH HEADSET CHARGER GC15 $7.45 |
|
|
BLUETREK Carbon Bluetooth Mulitpoint Light Headset New for iPhone Galaxy HTC $57.83 |
|
|
NEW Star Trek Bluetooth Device Wireless Cell Phone Headset $17.97 |
|
|
Wireless Bluetooth sports headset Headphone for Nokia phone N8 E71 N97 Blue $0.01 |
|
|
Rapoo H6020 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Stereo Wireless Headset Headphone Black $44.95 |
|
|
Rapoo H6020 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Stereo Wireless Headset Headphone Blue $44.95 |
|
|
Rapoo H6020 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Stereo Wireless Headset Headphone Gray $44.95 |
|
|
Best Fashion!!! Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headset Jabra Headphone Hot!!! $7.50 |
|
|
Bluedio T92 mini Fashion Bluetooth Headset earpiece NEW $10.99 |
|
|
Wireless Bluetooth Sports Stereo Headset for HTC iPhone 4 4S 3G S Black BT03 $0.01 |
|
|
Ear Force PX5 Wireless 7.1 Dolby Headset w/Bluetooth $245.99 |
|
|
Over the Head Bluetooth Headset For Motorola Droid X2 $35.95 |
|
|
LG Original Bluetooth Stereo Headset HBS-700 (White color) In BOX $50.00 |
|
|
Motorola MOTOPURE H12 Bluetooth Wireless Headset SYN2260A $10.00 |
|
|
SAM HM1000 BLUETOOTH HEADSET FOR SAMSUNG Galaxy S II Skyrocket $24.99 |
|
|
Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset. And Charging Cradle $90.00 |
|
|
NEW Samsung WEP490 Wireless Bluetooth Headset Bundle Kit Case Charger Stand $14.99 |
|
|
Bluedio AVF2 A2DP Noise Free Stereo Bluetooth Headset $0.99 |
|
|
Bluedio N76 mini Fashion Bluetooth Headset earpiece NEW $8.99 |
|
|
JAWBONE ERA Shadowbox Wireless Headset – Earpiece only – Bluetooth Works Great! $39.95 |
|
|
Gala bluetooth headset $9.99 |
|
|
Motorola Universal Bluetooth Headset H375 $23.00 |
|
|
Black Jabra T820 Bluetooth Headset Headphone $8.88 |
|
|
Palm Pixi Plus for Verizon Wireless with Bluetooth Headset $69.59 |
|
|
Bluetooth Headset Earphone for Mobile Cell Phone PS3 Apple iPhone MP3 Laptops $1.01 |
|
|
Samsung Bluetooth Headset WEP460 Clear Sound Convenient & Comfortable Fit NIB $21.99 |
|
|
Headset Bluetooth Blue Tooth Handsfree Mobile PS3 Iphone 3G 4S Free Car Charger $11.99 |
|
|
Blue Parrott truckers truck driver Grade Wireless Bluetooth Headset B250XT $89.99 |
|
|
Original Motorola HS820 Wireless Bluetooth Headset NEW $21.95 |
|
|
Bytech Bluetooth Headset w/Mic, Black $19.99 |
|
|
Bluetooth Stereo Headset Headphone for Apple iPhone4 4s #a01 $15.99 |
|
|
Bluetooth Stereo Headset Headphone for Apple iPhone4 4s Over the Head Black #a05 $12.50 |
|
|
HOT!!! Wireless Bluetooth sports headset Stereo Headphones 4Color Choose #1a $10.50 |
|
|
HOT!!! Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Headset Cordless Foldable 10M Black $17.35 |
|
|
Wireless Bluetooth Headset Earphone for Mobile Cell Phone PS3 Apple iPhone MP3 $8.01 |
|
|
HOT!!! Wireless Bluetooth sports headset Stereo Headphones 4Color Choose #s3 $5.60 |
|
|
bluetooth Keypad Dialer Dial-Up Phone Headset Earphone w Power Adapter $52.91 |
|
|
HOT!!!! Wireless Bluetooth sports headset Stereo Headphones 4 Choose #s2 $6.30 |
Amazon
|
|
AmazonBasics Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad,iPhone(Black) $43.19 … |
|
|
Incipio IPH-679 iPhone 4/4S Stowaway Credit Card Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core – 1-Pack – Retail Packaging – Deep Purple/Purple $34.99 Stowaway Case is comprised of an impact resistant polycarbonate shell and shock absorbing silicone core. It features a slim and secure back compartment, the Stowaway is ideal for carrying credit cards, ID and cash. The snug snap closure ensures that your belongings will remain secure…. |
|
|
Verbatim 97537 Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Folding Keyboard for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad2 and Other Tablets (Piano Black) $53.47 On the go, looking for a quick and easy way to compose e-mail and other documents with your tablet? The Verbatim Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is your answer. Designed to work with your Bluetooth-enabled tablet, this keyboard features an ultra-compact design that folds for maximum portability and easy storage in the included carrying case. The mobile keyboard has a built-in media console allowing you … |
|
|
Freedom Pro Bluetooth Keyboard $56.00 Take control of your mobile device with the Freedom Pro Keyboard! This is the latest and best dual profile Bluetooth portable keyboard for BlackBerry, Android and other smartphone devices. This compact and light weight folding keyboard communicates via a wireless Bluetooth connection to your smartphone so there are no cables to attach! This Bluetooth keyboard features 5 full rows of 75 full size k… |
