A few weeks ago when I was in a Barnes & Noble bookstore, I happened to see Nanoblock micro-sized building blocks kits. As a huge LEGO fan, I was instantly captivated by these miniature LEGO-like bricks. My mind was whirling with ideas of cool models that I could build and display at home and work. I ended up snapping a picture of the box with my phone and after I returned home, I ordered 2 kits from Amazon. Here’s a very quick review.
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The Mobile Power Case from RichardSolo keeps your gadgets protected while its backup battery keeps them charged. The bag is covered with water-resistant black nylon and has a carry handle. It measures 13″ x 9″ x 2.38″ (closed) and weighs 15.2 oz (empty). Inside you’ll find two small pockets for your phone, MP3 player, GPS, or similarly-sized device and one large pocket for a tablet. You’ll also find RichardSolo’s Mobile Charger with an 11,000 mAh battery and three USB ports. You can charge three devices simultaneously, including a tablet with the 2.2A port. You’ll need to provide your own charging cables, and you can keep them tidy with the included cable organizers. The Mobile Power Case is normally $99.95, but it’s available at a 15% discount through Monday, May 27, or while supplies last. You can purchase the kit for $84.95 if you enter carry15 in the coupon code box during checkout.
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When I review headphones or earphones, I love to be surprised. Soul Electronics can best be described as hip hop star Ludacris’s answer to Dr. Dre’s Beats lineup of bass monsters. Soul has a good selection of headphones, earphones in many price ranges. This review will cover the SL150CB Pro Hi-Definition On-Ear Headphones. That’s a mouthful, but mostly, it’s a mouthful of crow that I have to swallow. Before hearing the SL150, I would have sworn that the bass would overpower everything else to the point of distraction. After all, this is a hip hop branded headphone, so that’s a given. Right?
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Ballistic manufactures protective cases for mobile devices, and they have announced they will produce all of their case line to fit the new Samsung Galaxy S4. Ballistic cases are designed to be protective without sacrificing looks and a slim, pocket-friendly profile. The LS Jewel (at AT&T stores only), the SG, and the Aspira cases are all designed to survive a minimum of a 6-ft drop. The SG Maxx, Every1, and HC S4 cases protect against drops of 8-15 feet. LS Jewel, SG, SG Maxx, and Aspira are available now at Ballistic and at various retailers nationwide; the HC and Every1 will be available in June. Prices range from $20 – $60.
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Tuesday’s LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition Core i7 1080p laptop for $799.99. Features:
$1188.99 – $200 coupon code – $189 instant savings = $799.99 with free shipping.
This deal expires May 23, 2013 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
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I have been doing my best to minimize what I carry with me on a regular basis for years now. It is a constant battle between what I might need and the reality of what I have time to use/deal with in a given day. My type-A personality is always pushing me to bring a mountain of tech with me in hopes I find/make the time to get a million to-dos accomplished, while the keep-it-simple part of me shows me the logic/Zen of bringing just what I need for the reality of my hectic life and insane schedule. So, for my EDC bag write-up, I will discuss my short-list of everyday items and a few frequent optional/add-on items for when I need the additional horsepower. [click to continue…]
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The Quickindicator from Nord Zeitmachine promises it has the world’s quickest minute hand on a wrist watch. I’m not sure what the benefits of a quick minute hand are, but the watch does look very cool. These watches are made in Switzerland in a one-man shop. Daniel, the owner of Nord Zeitmachine, has a few other watches on his site, none of which have prices listed. It appears these are expensive collectibles, but if you are a watch aficionado, you probably want to check out the Nord Zeitmachine website and watch the Quickindicator video – if only to say you’ve seen the world’s quickest minute hand.
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Are you a paracord junkie? Do you whip out that trusty paracord at the drop of a hat to secure things in your everyday life? After you are done securing what ever it was with your trusty paracord do you cuss trying take the knots out of the cord? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions the Fish Bone Knotless Gear Tie may be just what you need.
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When you have unwanted items, you can always list them on Craigslist or eBay, but there’s always an element of uncertainty when dealing with absolute strangers. With the Bondsy app, you can list your things so only your friends or friends of friends can see your listings. You can choose to sell or trade your goods for money, a favor, lunch, or anything you like. The app is free in the iTunes App Store, and this iPhone app has been optimized for the iPhone 5.
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Monday’s LogicBUY Deal is the 2013 model 24″ Dell UltraSharp U2413 monitor for $499.99. Features:
$599.99 – $100 instant savings = $499.99 with free shipping.
This deal expires May 22, 2013 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
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Scanning the web the other day, I came across an amusing Easter egg from Google. If you search for “Atari Breakout” on Google image search, the results will morph into their own version of Breakout, complete with sound effects. After beating the first level, another set of images comes up (mine happened to be images of ‘chickpea’ for my second round shown above) and after losing your ball five times, your game ends. It may be basic and a game from the 70′s, but its highly addictive!
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There are certain things in life that demand a price premium, such as a 1985 Dom Perignon or Monte Cristo #4, but an Ipad case? Issentiel of Paris provides a line of smartphone and tablet cases crafted in leather. The iPad 2 case I received to review lists for $99, which I think qualifies as a premium product. The question is: does it merit the price?
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Recently, Julie asked every one on the Gadgeteer team to show what they carry with them on a daily basis. Well, since I began reviewing gadgets – mostly audio related – my backpack has become fuller and heavier. I decided to just list what was in my backpack on the day I took the photo. Any headphones or earphones can and do change frequently – in both brand and quantity – depending on what I am reviewing at that time. I will list the items as close to a clockwise pattern as possible. So here goes… [click to continue…]
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LogicBUY’s Deal for Sunday is a refurbished Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 320GB console for $199.99. Features:
$299.99 – $100 savings = $199.99 with free shipping. This is the current best price found by LogicBUY for this item.
This deal expires May 19, 2013 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
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Like many hobbyists, I rely on a good soldering iron. I’ve been soldering since the 3rd grade, and I’ve had quite a few soldering irons over the years. I’m currently using a Weller soldering station that I’ve had over 20 years (still going strong), so when I had a chance to try a new Weller soldering iron with built-in LEDs, I jumped at the opportunity. I received the 25W Standard Duty soldering iron.
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Looking to take that FPS (First Person Shooter) experience to the next level? Are you tired of dropping the enemy like every other gamer out there? Do you want to have the baddest @ssed looking game controller in cyberspace? The the Delta Six game controller may be what you need to add to your gaming arsenal. The Delta Six is a FPS game controller built to look and feel like a real weapon. The Delta Six has the ability to know when you lift the controller to aim or move it to melee, it uses motion control as well as other technologies to achieve this level of sophistication. The Delta Six is built on the Arduino platform and is open source so developers can interface with it. The Delta Six is a Kickstarter project by David Kotkin and is seeking funding until June 7, 2013 with an estimated delivery in Dec 2013. This controller is compatible with the PC, XBOX and PS3 and will be upgradeable to the next generation systems via a downloadable patch. Funding options start at $1 and run to $500 with $159 getting you a Delta Six game controller.
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I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags. By noon I have perfect ice cold iced tea. That works great for lunch time, but I’ve been looking for an alternative to hot tea or plain water for the rest of the day. I think I have found what might be the perfect gadget solution with Zing Anything Aqua Zinger water bottles. The Aqua Zinger features a double walled stainless steel bottle with a BPA free plastic cap and special grinder section that screws to the bottom where you place pieces of fruit, mint, etc. When you twist that section, it grinds the pieces into pulp and allows the extracted flavors to travel through a fine-combed mesh screen to infuse the water. This results in a flavorful water, without sugar or chemical additives. Zing Anything offers 3 other Zingers including one made specifically for use with citrus and one for making salad dressings. Prices range from $16.99 – $25.99. They have sent me a few samples, so look for a review soon.
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I once saw a TV show where a woman was walking down a busy sidewalk, not doing anything in particular, not even bumping into the people she passed. She seemed innocent, but she had a RF reader in her bag that was scanning the RFID-enabled cards inside the wallets of everyone she passed, and she was able to use the information she gleaned walking down the street to make purchases against other people’s cards. Who knows what information about you is floating around out there just because you have one of those easy-pay credit cards or keychain fobs or because you are carrying your passport. I’ve written a lot of news posts about various RFID-blocking wallets, but most of those seem to be designed for men. This Card Case from StewartStand is in their Women’s line, and it, like their other accessories, incorporates stainless steel in the design to protect your information from RFID readers when you don’t want it read. How well does it work? [click to continue…]
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If you like to use fresh herbs in your cooking but you’re tired of how quickly those expensive packets from the grocery store wilt, you need the Herb Savor from Prepara. The Herb Savor has been proven to keep herbs fresh for up to three weeks. You just place the herbs in the basket with stems pointing down, rinse them, stand the basket in the base that’s been filled with fresh water, and place everything in the refrigerator. The Herb Savor also works to keep asparagus fresh. It’s available from Prepara (at the above link) for $29.99 or from Amazon for $27.89 (and eligible for Prime shipping).
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Friday’s LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 14″ Dell Inspiron 14Z Core i5 Ultrabook, starting at $549.99. Features:
$888.99 – $289 instant savings – $50 coupon code = $549.99 with free shipping. This is the lowest price ever found by LogicBUY for this product.
This deal expires May 22, 2013 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
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