Girls Got Gadget

I knew it. There really is a Sisterhood of The Way Cool Gadget.

Last night I met with a CEO from Wisconsin at a big conference where she was a keynote speaker. She had a 6:00 AM flight the next morning and was dressed for comfort as we sat down to drinks at 8:00 PM. Over her shoulder as she walked up to me in the lounge was a most excellent travel bag.

“Oh, my gosh.” says I, “That is such an awesome travel bag!”

Her eyes lit up as she recognized that we shared a common appreciation for the truly awesome things in life. She then filled me in on all its amazing features: the secret pockets for passports and extra cash, the no-cut cable through the shoulder strap, the little perfectly sized pocket for her iPhone. It was light, easy to clean, easy to stick through airport security, had major ergonomic and safety features, and even pretty good looking as travel bags go. I had to get the name and manufacturer, then told her about the immanent launch of GadgetSister.com.

She showed me some other cool gadgets like her earphones that retract into a little white plastic sphere so they don’t get tangled, and the travel pillow that makes a road warrior’s life bearable. We compared iPhone Apps for a few minutes. (I believe you can learn a lot about a person by their iPhone Apps.)

It’s like when the shoe women recognize each other’s Manilos or whatever they’re into. There is mutual respect, admiration, and a giddy joy that you have found another member of the long lost tribe. You feel understood, connected to something a little bigger, and it’s just plain fun.

So, there you have it. Gadget Sister is much more than a blog. Much more than a store. Gadget Sister is a movement, a way of life, a meme whose time has come. Join the movement. Stand up and be counted. Share your Apps.