Survival Tools for the Average Tech Girl

1. CU – CLUTTER OF NETGEAR ROUTER, CABLE MODEM, POWER CABLES, AND DVD-R SPINDLE.
TechG: It may seem like a blur of junk. It would be considered a bunch of stuff that was lying around in a jumbled mess. To a tech girl, it's obvious that the mess consists of the essential tools to connect her most cherished toy, the computer, to the internet. They're used so she could read the world news, watch a couple of viral videos on Youtube, research the latest Jordan's that were just released, or check the release dates for her favorite TV show box sets.

2. LS – DVD BOX SETS: "30 ROCK" (1), "ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT" (2), "FUTURAMA" (MOVIE), "HOME MOVIES" (4), "THE SIMPSONS" (9, 10), "SPORTS NIGHT" (SERIES).
TechG: There's nothing like spending the weekend just lounging with a tech girl's favorite TV shows. No commercials or interruptions. Just 30+ hours of her, the couch, Bart Simpson, Michael Bluth, Bender and the X-Men lounging together sharing the laughter and dramatic moments. They're her favorite characters, who next to her family and best friends, are the ones she can always rely on. This can also be said about her other toys.

3. CU – PLAYSTATION 2 AND CONTROLLER.
TechG: The mid-1990's brought about a revolutionary new gaming console. It was the new toy sought out by every kid, teen, and adult. The Playstation was the quintessential toy for ages 8 to 48. Then when the new millennium came, Sony released the Playstation 2. This signaled the end of social human contact that didn't revolve around technology for the tech girl.

4. LS – TELEVISION, CABLE BOX, TIVO, AND NETWORK ADAPTER.
TechG: New advancements in technology are important. Without these advancements, digital cable and TIVO could not go hand in hand. It's difficult to think about the days where the tech girl couldn't bear to leave the house because there was a new episode of "ER" or she would have to set the VCR to tape "Friends". Now, the tech girl could finally leave her house.

5. MS – SLINGLINK, SLINGBOX, AND CABLE BOX.
TechG: While the tech girl feels like she could leave her home, it doesn't mean that she doesn't want to have access to her favorite prime-time lineup. The Slingbox would be considered one of her best friends. It connects her to one of her favorite pastimes, watching TV. She's able to commute on BART and watch "The Simpsons" at 7:00 on her cell phone or anything that can receive internet access.

6. MS – DELL LAPTOP.
TechG: The laptop is the tech girl's world. It has everything she needs to function in her daily life. As a student, it holds her research. As a pop culture enthuiast, it holds her music and videos. And as a techie, it holds her emulators/ROMs, and any software that's imperative to her.

7. CU – IPOD SHUFFLE AND EAR BUD.
TechG: Itunes is one of the most basic software programs for any person, not just the tech girl. Therefore, she must own the most common MP3 player known to society, the IPOD. It's not unusual to own an IPOD. The tech girl could own various models from the 30GB classic to the ultra small shuffle. They're sleek, portable, and easy to use. Why wouldn't anyone own an IPOD?

8. MS – PSP, SKULLCANDY HEADPHONES, VIDEO GAMES: "POWER STONE COLLECTION" AND "PATAPON."
TechG: The tech girl shouldn't limit herself to one form of portable entertainment. Her favorite games, music, and video on one device are a gift from God. The Playstation Portable came out in 2005 and in 2007 it was updated as a slimmer version. The PSP is the perfect portable entertainment console for the tech girl. She can play her downloaded ROMs, listen to the latest "TWIT" podcast, or watch her TIVOed Warrior game. While the PSP is a great device, it's not the only toy in her backpack.

9. CU – NINTENDO DS W/"ZOO KEEPER" STYLUS AND SKULLCANDY HEADPHONE.
TechG: When people think about the original portable console, Nintendo usually comes to mind. The Gameboy was a classic, and the DS follows the same line of popular gaming. It features addicting games and game sharing. The tech girl loves and remembers the old school Nintendo games like "Mario Kart", "GoldenEye", and "Super Smash Bros." Gaming consoles are always evolving and the tech girl is always compelled to collect.


10. MS – BOXES OF BELKIN ROUTER, PS3 AND NINTENDO WII.
TechG: The next generation consoles are the Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 3, and the X Box 360. The console war has been going on forever, but that doesn't mean the tech girl has to pick just one. Each one is different, but they're all awesome in their own right. They all feature online gaming and there are a couple of gaming exclusives that are hard to ignore. People love Mario, Halo, and Ratchet and Clank, who all belong on their respective systems.