Zoom wants to get in on the mini camcorder market with their new Q3 Handy Video Recorder. They’ve long been highly regarded for their audio recorders, so it’s cool that they are coming out with something new. But, for some reason they are not riding the HD wave that other mini cameras are riding. The [...]
Tagged as:
Camcorder,
Spotlight Gadgets,
Video
I’m wanting to add a handful of new contributors to The Gadgeteer’s already outstanding team of writers. We currently have 15 people on the team (including myself), and all but 3 of us are of the male variety. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guys on my team, but I think we need a [...]
Tagged as:
Gear Diary
My three year old 24″ iMac is starting to act a little flaky, which is prompting me to think about upgrade options. I have been considering not getting another desktop and just going with a laptop as my main computer. If I do decide to go that way, I found a cool looking docking station [...]
Tagged as:
Spotlight Gadgets
At the beginning of this year I began my journey into cloud computing by moving my server based IMAP gadgeteer email to Gmail for domains. The process was relatively painless and it left me asking myself why the heck I hadn’t done it sooner. My favorite features have been the awesome spam filtering, searching and [...]
Tagged as:
Cloud,
iPhone,
Syncing
I wouldn’t normally find a USB card reader interesting enough to post as a spotlight gadget, but this one from Epraizer caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s small and has a swivel USB connector. I like the fact that you don’t carry a cable with you to use it. [...]
Tagged as:
Card,
Memory Card Reader,
Spotlight Gadgets,
USB
The LogicBUY deal of the day is a savings of $370 on the combined purchase of the HP G60t 16-inch Customizable Laptop with HP MediaSmart LX195 1.6GHz Atom 640GB Home Server ($400 value). Plus, get FREE upgrade to 3GB RAM from 2GB, FREE Webcam Upgrade, Free HP Deskjet D4360 Printer with paperless rebate or save [...]
Tagged as:
Deal of the Day,
Gear Diary
Tiny ElectraShields are small modules that plug in between a laptop’s power brick and power cord. It will protect your laptop computer and other sensitive electronics that use C6 and C8 power cords from the damaging effects of power surges and spikes. An indicator light lets you know it’s protecting your computer. Following a destructive [...]
Tagged as:
Power,
Spotlight Gadgets
The Thirsty Light is a digital moisture meter that takes the guess work out of watering your plants. It’s a metal probe with a leave shaped module at one end, that houses an LED. Stick the Thirsty Light in a potted plant and when the LED blinks, you know it’s time to water your plant. [...]
Tagged as:
Plants,
Spotlight Gadgets
Here’s another one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” products. The EZ Mount is a replacement outlet plate for your wall, that provides handy shelf for your phone and hook for keys. The key hook doubles as a clever post to wrap and hide the extra AC adapter cord. Pin it
Tagged as:
charging,
Organize,
Spotlight Gadgets,
Wall Outlet
Here’s a gadget for all you crafters out there. Instead of using an Xacto or razor blade to cut shapes from paper, there’s the slice Precision Cutter from designer Karim Rashid. The tip is a never-rust ceramic blade that lasts longer than steel and stays sharp forever. It never needs sharpening. Pin it
Tagged as:
Crafts,
Knives,
Spotlight Gadgets
The LogicBUY deal of the day is a 10% stackable coupon on most internal hard drives at Dell SMB. FREE 2nd Business day shipping. Apply coupon code upon checkout. Ends 7/23. Sample deals: 3.5″ SATA Desktop Hard Drives: WD 500GB Caviar SE16 (WD5000AAKS) $49 WD Caviar Black 1TB WD1001FALS Desktop Hard Drive $86 WD Caviar [...]
Tagged as:
Deal of,
Gear Diary
I have reviewed several Noreve cases over the years. All of which had that initial new leather smell as you open the box, top-quality leather, and fine ‘old-world’ craftsmanship. The Noreve leather sleeve for Apple’s 13″ MacBook is no different. Pin it
Tagged as:
Case,
Sleeve
Polar is taking their heart rate monitor experience and making it live, on-screen for health club group exercise classes, like spinning. Class members simply wear a Polar chest strap (no watch required), and their live heart rate data (% of max HR, target zones) is beamed onto a digital checkerboard screen. The data helps people [...]
Tagged as:
Fitness,
Health,
Spotlight Gadgets
Ever since we moved to WordPress last December, I haven’t been very happy with the built in search functionality. It’s pretty bad when the owner of a site can’t find her own stuff. So I finally made time to install a new search feature. Check it out, it’s at the top of the Right sidebar. [...]
The LogicBUY deal of the day is a $250 stackable coupon on top of $150 instant discount for HP Pavilion dv2z Ultra-slim Laptop configured over $1,199. It’s the thinnest and lightest HP laptop measuring .93″ thin and 3.81 pounds wrapped in a magnesium-aluminum alloy case. Plus, get FREE 2GB RAM Upgrade, 50% off 4GB RAM [...]
Tagged as:
deal,
Gear Diary
Save precious desk space with these minimalist laptop stands from Deskstandz. $29.99 will get you a stand for your Macbook, Macbook Pro or any PC laptop up to 17″. Pin it
Tagged as:
Laptop,
Spotlight Gadgets,
Stand
Here’s an interesting idea. It’s the Phone Slipper. It’s a silicone case for your iPhone or Blackberry 8300, 8310, 8320 or 8330, that will protect your phone, as well as act like a wallet. There’s a slot in the back where you can slide several credit cards and some cash. It seems to be a [...]
Tagged as:
Case,
Spotlight Gadgets,
Wallet
This is a the dumbest thing I’ve seen in awhile. This lip enhancement kit from SkyMall of all places, claims to make your lips fuller and sexier instantly. Ummmm… ok… Apparently you slather on the included Micro Collagen Plumping Balm and then use the squeezie thing to suction your lips. What I think is funny [...]
Tagged as:
Health,
Spotlight Gadgets
If you don’t have a hole in your desk for cables, this set of 6 peel and stick clips will keep the various cables cluttering your desk from falling on the floor. They can also be used to route cables for a more tidy desk. The are available from ThinkGeek for $9.99 a set. Pin [...]
Tagged as:
cables,
Spotlight Gadgets
The LogicBUY deal of the day is $450 off HP HDX16t 16-inch Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz Titanium designed Laptop configured over $1,199 with $200 instant discount & $250 stackable coupon. Includes FREE upgrade to 4GB RAM, FREE upgrade to 320GB 7200rpm Hard Drive, FREE HP DeskJet Printer after paper-less rebate or save $60 on [...]
Tagged as:
Deal of the Day,
Gear Diary