MTV's Style Guru Curtis Coltrane Talks Tech

MTV's resident style guru Curtis Coltrane lives and breathes fashion, but that doesn't mean he's completely out of touch with technology. In fact, he needs the hottest gadgets to help him manage his busy life as a host, fashion expert, and entrepreneur. For that he depends on his trusty BlackBerry, but when he feels like having fun, he turns to gaming on the Wii. In a recent interview, Coltrane tells me what gear is on his radar and makes some shocking revelations about texting and the one item he really wants for Christmas this year. Keep reading to find out what that could be.

1. What are three gadgets you love the most/can't live without?

My BlackBerry, and only my BlackBerry. It's the true tool for any and every serious business professional.

2. You're a commentator on VH1's "The Fabulous Life of:....Celebrity Hotness" -- what gadgets do you think are hot in the celebrity world this year?

You gotta have a 7.2-megapixel camera. I prefer Sony or Leica.

3. What's the most extravagant gadget you ever bought?

It has to be the 65-inch Samsung plasma I got for the crib, mega big!!!

4. As a MTV style guru, do you think technology is influencing fashion?

Technological advances on the production side of the business allows for products to be made more efficiently, providing a better value for consumers.

5. You were recently a celebrity judge at a Guitar Hero competition. What did you think about the competition and the new game?

Big-time fun, and it looks easy till you play it. Hats off to those guys and gals who totally rock out!!

6. What's your video game console of choice: Wii, PlayStation 3, or Xbox 360?

Wii. Hands down. I play Need for Speed: Carbon. I love that my wife loves it too...we Wii-together. LoL.

7. What are three gadgets you would give or recommend to a friend?

BlackBerry Curve, the gold PSP I got in Hong Kong, and of course, the black MacBook.

8. How do you geek?

No geek here, I just read trade and business books.

9. Do you prefer to send text messages or make phone calls?

I guess I am old school, I like to speak with people. To tell you the truth, I dunno how to text and even removed the feature from my celly. So DON'T TEXT ME!!!!!

10. Do you have any favorite web sites/blogs/social networks?

I like Riottt.com, Hypebeast.com, and Bossip.com.

11. What gadgets are on your Christmas list?

I might ask for an iPod. I never had one. Yes, Coltrane never had an iPod; pretty amazing, right??

12. What are you working on now?

A new sunglass line and two new Tanqueray projects for 2008.