Shall We Play a Game…?
Posted on 09 October 2006, at 4:20 am, by Judie Lipsett
Added 10/10/06: This contest is now closed; the winner is Warthog. Congrats, and thanks for playing!! 
I was chatting with Alison the other day, and we soon realized that we - two geeky girls - shared the same guilty pleasure of enjoying gossip blogs. Since that conversation took place, it has been revealed that Jenneth also shares this affliction. Armed with this secret information, I have decided that I will not only blow the whistle on our guilty pleasure, but find a way to revel in it!
So how can I make it relevant to this site? Easy! We are going to play a game…
The first person that can most correctly identify the devices held in the following stars’ hands will win the recently reviewed RoadWired Pod. To up the ante, Jenneth is donating a Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset!
Where possible I have included links that will show larger or more pictures. 
I honestly don’t expect anyone to get them all right - they are tricky! But if someone does get them all, then I will be incredibly impressed!
I’ll leave this contest open until 3:30 US Central Standard Time on Tuesday October 10th; at that time I will select the winner that has the most correct guesses.
Ready?
1. Eva Longoria gives directions while holding her _____.
(source - Egotastic)
2. Jessica Simpson and her _____.
(source - x17)
3.Lindsay Lohan gets out of an SUV while clutching her _____.
(Source - x17)
4. Jennifer Love Hewett can walk, chew gum and talk on her _____ - all at the same time!
(source - In Case You Didn’t Know)
5. Kate Hudson keeps her _____ inside her yeti bag.
(source - x17)
6. Katie Holmes matches her _____’s black side-rails to her black blouse…but clashes with her brown bag.
(source - MollyGood)
7. Nicole Richie looks both ways before crossing the street as she clutches her _____.
(source - x17)
8. Madonna works out with her ______, _____ and _____.
(yes, she is holding three devices - someone get this woman a gear bag pronto!)
(source A Socialite’s Life)
9. Paris Hilton answers email with her _____ as she shops.
(source - In Case You Didn’t Know)
BONUS: Jessica Alba prefers a wired headset when talking on her _____.
(source - In Case You Didn’t Know)
*****
All answers will be checked against a list compiled and agreed upon by eric, Jenneth, Joel & myself. Reply in this thread to get those entries in! 
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October 9th, 2006 at 4:25 am
Wow Judie, I think it’s Madonna that needs the Pod!!!
Alison
October 9th, 2006 at 6:41 am
It’s a can of Mace.
October 9th, 2006 at 6:43 am
OOPS, meant to say Eva Longoria is holding Mace. Several of those chicks need to get out and have some quarter pounder burgers !
October 9th, 2006 at 10:04 am
Alison, I agree! Maybe she’ll win & I can send it to her.
Lex, I completely agree…and can you believe the size of Nicole Richie’s legs?
October 9th, 2006 at 11:08 am
Okay, here’s what I’ve got so far . . .
1. Eva Longoria i-mate K-Jam
2. J Simpson Blackberry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewett - Razr
5. Kate Hudson Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes -
7. Nicole Ritchie -
8. Madonna - iPod (80GB because she can),
9. Paris Hilton Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba -
October 9th, 2006 at 11:13 am
Add a guessa t #6, Katie Holems:
1. Eva Longoria i-mate K-Jam
2. J Simpson Blackberry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewett - Razr
5. Kate Hudson Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes - Blackberry 8700c
7. Nicole Ritchie -
8. Madonna - iPod (80GB because she can),
9. Paris Hilton Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba -
October 9th, 2006 at 11:16 am
1. Eva Longoria: Pocket PC i-mate K-JAM
2. Jessica Simpson: (T-Mobile?) Blackberry 8700g
3. Lindsay Lohan: (T-Mobile?) Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewitt Motorola RAZR (Pink)
5. Kate Hudson: (Cingular?) Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes: (Cingular?) Blackberry 8700c
7. Nicole Ritchie: (Cingular?) Blackberry 8700c
8. Madonna: Ipod, Motorola RAZR (Black), (T-Mobile?) Blackberry 8700g
9. Paris Hilton: (Cingular?) Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba: Treo
October 9th, 2006 at 11:19 am
Eva Longoria- HTC Wizard
Jessica Simpson- BlackBerry 8700
Lindsay Lohan- BlackBerry 8700
Jennifer Love Hewett- Motorola RAZR V3
Kate Hudson- BlackBerry 8700
Katie Holmes- BlackBerry 8700
Madonna- RAZR V3, iPod video, BlackBerry 7100?
Paris Hilton- BlackBerry 8700
Jessica Alba- A Sidekick?
October 9th, 2006 at 11:36 am
Actually, I thing that Nicole holds a BlackBerry 8700 too.
October 9th, 2006 at 11:44 am
OK, I think I’ve got this…
1.) Eva - Qtek 9100
2.) Jessica - Blackberry 8700g (or 8703e - too hard to tell the difference)
3.) Lindsay - Blackberry 8700g (or 8703e - too hard to tell the difference)
4.) Jennifer - Pink Motorola RAZR V3
5.) Kate - Blackberry 8700c
6.) Katie - Blackberry 8700c
7.) Nicole - Sidekick 3
8.) Madonna - White Apple 30GB Video Ipod, Black Motorola RAZR V3, Blackberry 8703e (or 8700g). I’m guessing it’s the 8703e because only Verizon has both the black RAZR V3 AND the black Blackberry.
9.) Paris - Blackberry 8700c
10.) Jessica - Palm Treo 650 or 700 series (can’t tell which one of the two it is for certain - looks like she has a leather case over it).
Lotsa Blackberries out there! And some of these were REALLY difficult!
October 9th, 2006 at 11:50 am
Keep those answers coming - some of you are very close…I am truly impressed!!
Would it be to much of a hint for me to say that according to eric, Katie is NOT holding a BB?
Orion, I was quite surprised by the number of Blackberries, too. I fully expected to see a lot more of the brands that have recently had splashy events with lots of give-away schwag…
October 9th, 2006 at 12:03 pm
I think he’s right. I can see now, that in fact, it is not a late model Blackberry. Hmmm… I’m going to have to think about that one…
October 9th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
Revised list:
1. Eva Longoria i-mate K-Jam
2. J Simpson Blackberry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewett RAZR pink
5. Kate Hudson Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes - Cingular 8125
7. Nicole Ritchie - Blackberry 8700c
8. Madonna - iPod (80GB because she can), RAZR, Blackberry 8700
9. Paris Hilton Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba Samsung i730
October 9th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
If it is any consolation, Katie’s device gave Jenneth and me fits! eric is the newly crowned king of phones - he knew it immediately.
All I can say is click on the links and look at the additional and sometimes very enlarged photos; they really do help!
October 9th, 2006 at 12:28 pm
1. Eva Longoria i-mate K-Jam
2. J Simpson Blackberry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewett RAZR pink
5. Kate Hudson Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes - Motorola A1200
7. Nicole Ritchie - Blackberry 8700c
8. Madonna - iPod (80GB because she can), RAZR, Blackberry 8700
9. Paris Hilton Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba Samsung i730
October 9th, 2006 at 1:57 pm
1.) Eva - Qtek 9100
2.) Jessica - Blackberry 8700g (or 8703e - too hard to tell the difference)
3.) Lindsay - Blackberry 8700g (or 8703e - too hard to tell the difference)
4.) Jennifer - Pink Motorola RAZR V3
5.) Kate - Blackberry 8700c
6.) Katie - Motorola A1200 (this is the only one I could find that even remotely looks like what she might be carrying, but even so, I’m still not sure!)
7.) Nicole - Sidekick 3
8.) Madonna - White Apple 30GB Video Ipod, Black Motorola RAZR V3, Blackberry 8703e (or 8700g). Now I’m thinking she could have either of the Blackberry models I mentioned, because now I’m thinking T-Mobile had both the RAZR and BB in black, too… not just Verizon.
9.) Paris - Blackberry 8700c
10.) Jessica - Palm Treo 650 or 700 series (cant tell which one of the two it is for certain - looks like it could be in a case of some sort).
October 9th, 2006 at 2:19 pm
1. Qtek 9100
2 Blackberry 8703e
3. Blackberry 8700g
4. Motorola Pink Razr
5. Blackberry 8700c
6. Nokia 2600
7. Blackberry 8700c
8. IPod Nano, Black RAZR, Blackberry 8703e
9. Blackberry 8700c
10. Blackberry 8700c
October 9th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
1. Eva Longoria i-mate K-Jam
2. J Simpson Blackberry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewett RAZR pink
5. Kate Hudson Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes - Motorola A1200
7. Nicole Ritchie Sidekick 3
8. Madonna - iPod, RAZR, Blackberry 8700
9. Paris Hilton Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba Samsung i730
October 9th, 2006 at 5:04 pm
I thought that Katie Holmes has the A1200 too, but it’s sold only in china and it has chrome grips, not black.
October 9th, 2006 at 8:21 pm
I see that the A1200 has the chrome sides, but sometimes if chrome is tilted and the light hits it just the right way, it can appear black.
But I’m still not convinced that’s what she’s rollin’ with, and if the A1200 is only available in China, then certainly that wouldn’t be it.
I’ve laid my eyes on a LOT of different phones over the years, but I have to admit, that photo has me completely stumped.
And chance for a hint on that one?
October 9th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
Oops, typo!
I meant, “anY chance for a hint?”
October 9th, 2006 at 8:50 pm
Orion, you are barking up the right tree; stay put.
October 9th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
1. Eva Longoria Qtech 9100
2. J Simpson Blackberry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan Blackberry 8700g
4. Jennifer Love Hewett RAZR pink
5. Kate Hudson Blackberry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes - Motorola A1200
7. Nicole Ritchie Sidekick 3
8. Madonna - iPod, RAZR, Blackberry 8700
9. Paris Hilton Blackberry 8700c
10. Jessica Alba Samsung i730
October 9th, 2006 at 9:23 pm
any hint as to how many are correct?
October 9th, 2006 at 9:28 pm
No more hints!!!
I’m done until tomorrow. 
October 10th, 2006 at 10:06 am
Alright, Judie, it’s tomorrow . . . .
October 10th, 2006 at 10:13 am
Re: Katie Holmes.
I really think it is a Blackberry 8700c… It appears she is holding it Face Down (Screen and Keyboard towards the palm of her hand) and the speaker of the speakerphone is pointed towards her body.
If I had photoshop, I could increase the Contrast to make out the Jog Dial on the Side facing the Picture.
October 10th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
warthog, I’ll post the winner at 3:30.
John, I thought BB too, but eric says he has no doubt that it is a Motorola Ming, aka A1200. I must bow to the phonescoop.com king on this one.
October 10th, 2006 at 3:33 pm
Aviv_AV, you have some good guesses, but could you please add the correct letters to the end of your BB guesses? I want to be fair, and evryone else is differentiating. You have an hour…
October 10th, 2006 at 4:07 pm
I’m with Orion (on a lotta blackberries out there and that Katie looks like she is holding a Blackberry).
Lotta Blackberries being used by Celebrities (they gotta keep in touch via email) and I think that includes Katie Holmes.
If Katie is really using a Motorola Ming/A1200, I will eat my Shorts! 8-0
I did a Google and found this Video of a Demo of the Motorola Ming and comparing the video to the picture, I have a difficult time thinking that Katie is holding a Ming (Size and Thickness in relation to her hand and Sunglasses).
http://www.slashphone.com/118/3980.html
Additionally, Katie Holmes is a Hollywood Actor (not a Geek Diva like Dame Judie/Snow White) and I would find it hard to believe that:
a) she is using a bleeding edge phone with no Official Support from a Cell Phone Provider
b) she is geek enough to used that bleeding edge for Email when all her peers have blackberries 8-).
I am tempted to do one of the following:
-Find a Computer with Photoshop to do some digital enhancement
-take a picture of my Blackberry in the position I believe it to be (facedown)
However, I have spent way too much time on this game now and don’t really need the Gadgets/Bags as I have way too many already (i.e. Several Timbuk2 bags of different colors for my different moods/work environments).
October 10th, 2006 at 4:30 pm
JohnOh, that was a great video - thanks for sharing.
Honestly, I thought Katie might be carrying a Helio, since Tom is reported to have invested in the company…but it obviously wasn’t one of their current models.
Then I thought it might be a Sidekick III, but eric was positive.
No need to eat your shorts though, this was all in fun!
October 10th, 2006 at 4:41 pm
Okay! Results have been tallied and the winner is Warthog!
A couple of considerations:
As long as the general BB number given was correct, I counted the entry as correct.
Here is the list that the judges compiled:
1. Eva Longoria and her HTC Wizard (or branded variant)
2. Jessica Simpson and her BlackBerry 8703e
3. Lindsay Lohan and her BlackBerry 8703e
4. Jennifer Love Hewitt and her RAZR V3 Pink
5. Kate Hudson and her BlackBerry 8700c
6. Katie Holmes and her Motorola Ming / A1200 (as per eric: “she has a motorola ming aka motorola A1200. i’m positive of that”)
7. Nicole Ritchie and her BlackBerry 8700c
8. Madonna and her 30GB iPod Video, RAZRv3 in a leather case and according to eric, “an old blackberry (not an 8700 series) it’s a 6000 or 7000 series from back when they were blue.”
9. Paris Hilton and her 8700c
BONUS: Jessica Alba & her: eric says “it is not a treo. that’s not an antenna, it’s a case. and even if it was an antenna the treo’s antenna is on the other side. i know i’ve seen that button config before but i can’t place it. i feel like it’s a nokia or a smartphone color combo. i think that must be a windows mobile phone, but i cant remember which one.” Judie thinks possibly a Sidekick 3 - looking at the landscape orientation (look how short it is - has to be on its side!) black rails on sides and going around the device case. That was a HARD ONE - the judges couldn’t even agree!
October 10th, 2006 at 4:52 pm
Wow! Thanks for the fun — and the goodies!
October 10th, 2006 at 4:56 pm
Thank you ALL for playing. If you all enjoyed it, let me know; I may have to do it again.
October 10th, 2006 at 6:32 pm
Interesting. My answers were just as correct, too. But congrats, Warthog!
October 10th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
In this pic she’s using a sidekick(Alba)
http://www.jessica-alba.com/im.....s/cell.jpg
And this pic a Blackberry 8700 with wired ear piece
http://www.theswagtimeblog.com.....l#comments
So its a toss up.
October 10th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
NzoMatrix, that picture makes me feel even better about thinking it was the Sidekick. Thanks!
October 13th, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Judie, I don’t live in the US so I’m not fammiliar with BB’s. Warthog, congratulations!
October 13th, 2006 at 2:37 pm
Aviv, I live here and I am still not familiar with them all.
This game was an education.