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What Are Oprah's Favorite Tech Things?
Oprahs Favorite Tech Things
There's no doubt about it, Oprah loves technology. It seems as though every time we catch her show, Winfrey has another cool gadget in her hand. One thing's for sure: Whatever Oprah likes, Oprah hypes, which means that everything from high-def refrigerators to e-book readers have received a significant boost from the queen of talk's coverage. Here's a round-up of her favorite tech things.
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Kindle Lovin'
We agree with Oprah that the Amazon Kindle is pretty great, but do we have the power to give the entire world $50 off on the device after calling it our "new favorite, favorite thing in the world?" Nope. But Oprah sure does!
Twitter
Gadgets aren't the only tech that Oprah loves. She's recently been on a bit of a social-networking kick. On April 17, Oprah joined Twitter. That day, the site had a 43-percent increase in traffic. Now that's power.
Samsung HD Camcorder
Every year, Oprah kicks off the holiday season with a list of her favorite things. Back in 2007, she was all about the Samsung SC-HMX10C HD Camcorder. She loved it so much, she gave one to every person in her studio audience.
Flip Camcorder
Back in 2007, Oprah already had her own YouTube channel, so what was she using to film behind the scenes clips for it? Why, the Pure Digital Flip Ultra camcorder of course!
LG HDTV Refrigerator
You thought that giving away a Samsung HD camcorder was generous? At the conclusion of 2007's "Favorite Things" episode, Oprah outdid herself by giving her whole audience refrigerators from LG with built-in, digital-recipe-equipped LCD HDTVs. Each one cost nearly $4,000.
Digital Keychain
In addition to loving tech, Oprah also loves President Obama. In the days after the election, Oprah sported a little digital keychain that counted down the days until Obama's inauguration. We want one that counts down to the next iPhone release.
Nintendo Wii
Most of the time, we see Oprah's gadget love on display on her television show. We were pleasantly surprised when we came across this picture of the O buying a Nintendo Wii and two games in a Hawaii Wal-Mart. We bet she kicks ass at 'Mario Cart.'
Garmin GPS
Oprah's always looking for another excuse to show off cool tech. When describing a road trip she took with her friend Gayle, she whipped out a Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS Device -- because Oprah doesn't get lost.
Skype
Long before she devoted an entire show to Skype, Oprah was a frequent user of the Internet phone and video chat service. Since March 2008, Oprah has answered viewer questions on the air and interviewed guests using the service. Pretty impressive, but we're still waiting on her Firefox and Ubuntu Linux episodes.
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsB.O stinksMay 26th 2009 8:09PM
I bet she cant live without her battery charger !
beckyMay 26th 2009 8:29PM
I am glad Oprah has so much money to give away nice things. I work for all my things, i wish she would give me a free fridge, since I am not able to come to one of her shows, i could really used it.
kathylkhMay 26th 2009 8:31PM
Never have understood the hype about Oprah, It's almost cultish if you ask me.
I have never run out to buy anything anyone else hawks as in wares.
What concerns me is the fact that that everyone follows like sheep. No
wonder the world is the way it is
crgrillbassMay 26th 2009 8:32PM
Oprah + Gayle + Gadgets = You betcha!!
KathyMay 26th 2009 8:37PM
Never could understand the hype about Oprah, Since I am not a sheep ready to run out and buy something she is hawking,It concerns me that her whole persona is almost cultish.
nedah777May 27th 2009 12:33AM
True. very true!!!
davide463May 26th 2009 9:04PM
Fridge like that...No wonder she's fat.
basspicker0May 26th 2009 9:18PM
I'd like to know why O perah is on AOL EVERY DAY... like who really cares....does she own part of AOL...?
Jenny65May 26th 2009 9:24PM
She needs to program something into that fridge that tells her to stay out!
thomas gentileMay 26th 2009 9:37PM
YOU JUST DO NO GET =IT WE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT OPRAH > SHE HAS RAN HERE COURSE, TIME TO REMOVE HER FROM THE AIR WAVES THANK YOU !!!
marshacole1May 26th 2009 9:33PM
Oprah is a very lonely woman, that's why she needs all those gadgets! What woman has time for all that crap when she has a man who loves her at home?
R.LEE LAMBERTMay 26th 2009 9:41PM
She is almost as big a fake as Obama is.
BEVMay 26th 2009 9:51PM
She needs a huge frig for her huge mouth
susMay 26th 2009 9:55PM
Yeah...Dream on....Unless you black Oprah will not give you her dirty soiled panties....She hates white people....And they talk about whites being racist....She is one of the bigest black racist out there and that Obama woman is right behind her in 2nd place.....
bjonesMay 27th 2009 1:57AM
Have you ever looked at the Oprah show? Have you ever taken a look at the
people in the audience? You should!!!!!!!!! 'Specially when she is giving away CARS or expensive things. All you who think that she hates white people you really should pay closer attention, that is if you are not color blind or too predjudice to see right.
MaryMay 26th 2009 10:00PM
It must be nice flaunting all those expensive things that she can't live without when she is forever doing shows on how to get other people to live with a lot less in today's economy. Another example of a wealthy person trying to pretend she has all the answers for everyone else. One thing is for certain, talk is cheap. I am sure she does not have to do without anything and I am happy for her but do as I say not as I do is like spitting in the wind.
thrumycatseyes54May 26th 2009 10:03PM
Come on now people.....Oprah does'nt give anything away. It's the companies that sponsor her that give them away.........
k.jewettiiiMay 26th 2009 10:54PM
wow
mark jonesMay 26th 2009 11:01PM
yes, okay, i know already. oprah is black american trash. always has been, always will be, no matter how much money she has. the money is what gives her away. and her conversation. stupid, loud, tasteless and rich.
Dana and MelindaMay 26th 2009 11:06PM
She needs a big fridge for that fat arze of hers... UP down, DOWN up goes her weight, she's lost more weight than most women in the world...she just can't keep it off. I can't stand that fake witch