February 2009

If you’ve ever found yourself fumbling around in the dark, trying to find a keyhole with a key, I have a tiny gadget just for you. It’s the NanoLite from January Innovations. It actually claims to be the world’s smallest adhesive light. I’ve tried one for the past week. Let’s see if it has managed [...]

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Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? You can find out by making your very own magic mirror. The DIY Magic Mirror site gives you all the details, including links to where to purchase the various parts needed for this project. If any of you end up making one, please let [...]

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This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series HP Mini 1000 Netbook Review

With all the netbooks on the market in the last year or so, it almost makes a person wonder if the days of full-sized notebooks are numbered. Considering the economy the way it is, people are looking for a bargain and these little netbooks sure can provide one. I have been using an MSI Wind [...]

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Spotlight Gadget – LifeSpan MyBeat Heart Rate Ring

by Julie on February 7, 2009 · 6 comments

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We’ve seen heart rate devices that you wear on your wrist, but how about one that you wear on your finger? LifeSpan’s MyBeat Heart Rate Ring claims to be convenient and automatic, providing a continuous reading of your heart rate. No chest straps are used, just put it on your finger and press start. I’d [...]

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Spotlight Gadget – Ray Gun Pen

by Julie on February 7, 2009 · 3 comments

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I know you want this roller ball pen from ACME Studios, Inc. and designer Ben Hall. I mean who wouldn’t want a cool retro pen like this one. It looks like something the Flash would use. Too bad that it costs $130. Ouch! I think I’ll just keep using a good old Bic. Pin it

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Every so often, I’ll hear a story on the news about someone getting trapped in their vehicle after an accident. We’ve probably all wondered what we would do in a situation like that. I have something to show you today that will make you feel more confident the next time you wonder how you would [...]

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Spotlight Gadget – Slacker G2 Dock

by Julie on February 6, 2009 · 0 comments

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Slacker G2 fans can do a happy dance today because we finally have a dock for our G2 personal radios.  It connects via USB to your computer for charging and syncing. It also has a line out so that you can connect it to a pair of speakers. Price is $29.99. Pin it

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This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series A Week With The Android G1 Smartphone

I’ve spent a whole week with the Android G1 smartphone and during the last seven days I have found many things to like about this phone, as well as several things that I don’t. I’ll go into those likes and dislikes as well as some info on the following features: Music, Video, Camera GPS / [...]

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Google Latitude – No Joy For Android G1 Users Yet?

by Julie on February 5, 2009 · 11 comments

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A few minutes ago, Judie asked me what my Gmail account name was so that she could add me to her Google Latitude setup. I figured I’d do the same for her so that we could stalk each other like all best friends do. So the idea is that you install an app on your [...]

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When I was a kid, I loved playing with an Etch-A-Sketch. The popular drawing toy has been techified (a new word I just made up) into a video game. Check out the Deluxe TV Etch A Sketch. It’s a handheld controller that plugs into your TV. You can even shake the controller to clear the [...]

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Spotlight Gadget – USB Plasma Heart

by Julie on February 5, 2009 · 1 comment

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Nothing can say Happy Valentines Day quite like the USB Plasma Heart from Brando. I mean what’s not to love about this gadget? It’s heart shaped, Pink, uses USB and has the word Plasma in it’s name. Oh, and it’s only $17! Pin it

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TV Shows for Gadgeteers

by Julie on February 4, 2009 · 5 comments

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I’m always on the looking for new geek / gadget related TV shows. There have been several over the years that have come and gone and I miss them all. Remember Screensavers on TechTV with Leo Laport? Or I Want That on HGTV? I can even vaguely remember a CNet show that would have cool [...]

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Spotlight Gadget – Coveroo Laser Engraved Phone Covers

by Julie on February 4, 2009 · 1 comment

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A Coveroo replaces the back cover of your mobile phone or MP3 player with the artwork or text of your choice using a high quality laser engraving process. Prices range from $19.95 up to $49.95. This is an easy way to customize a phone for those of us that don’t like to use a case [...]

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Contest – Win a Seagate FreeAgent Go USB Drive

by Julie on February 4, 2009 · 89 comments

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How would you like to be one of six lucky people to win a 320GB Seagate FreeAgent Go USB hard drive? Winners will even have their choice of color. We’re giving away three drives here on The Gadgeteer, and you can have another three chances to win over at Gear Diary! Pin it

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Spotlight Gadget – iPhone Live TV

by Julie on February 4, 2009 · 4 comments

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equinux, has just released two free iPhone Apps: Live TV and TubeToGo as companions for its TV receiver TubeStick. Mac users can turn their iPhone into a TV with a mobile video library. With Live TV, users can stream live TV programs directly to their iPhone from their Mac with The Tube. With TubeToGo, they [...]

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Spotlight Gadget – HEXBUG

by Julie on February 4, 2009 · 7 comments

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How would you like a robotic bug that can react to sound and light? I hate bugs, but I’d take a HEXBUG any day. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but you give her a crab and she will remember you forever Pin it

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USB flash drives are not something we would typically consider as collector’s items. That is until now… If you are a collector, a geek and someone that needs to carry around a flash drive, then you will want to take a look at the MIMBOTS from Mimoco. They recently sent me the 2GB Pink Meletta [...]

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Sharing and Tweeting

by Julie on February 2, 2009 · 3 comments

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Some of you may have noticed the two buttons that I recently added to the bottom of each review here on The Gadgeteer. Instead of assuming that you all know what they can be used for, I thought I would be proactive and explain them.  Pin it

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Apple is once again trying its hand at the in-ear headphone market, trying to compete with some of the higher end earbuds currently available. The Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic is their second attempt to bring us a set of in-the-ear headphones that rival the quality and tech-worthiness of the iPod/Touch/iPhone. Apple’s original [...]

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