January 2010

This entry is part 4 of 9 in the series Apple iPad

The big question for those early-adopters of the iPad: Which version are you going to buy? Whether you are going the thrifty 16gb route or getting the 3G 64gb Cadillac, I’m just curious which one you are going to buy and why? Also, are you going to skip work to stand in line or wait [...]

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This is going to be a very short review. Not because I don’t like the product, but because there really isn’t much to talk about. The iSmartCase is a protective case designed to keep your iPod touch safe. There are a million and one different cases out there that you can buy. However this case [...]

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Do you have your eye on a multi-device charging system, but don’t want to fork over the $’s to buy one? Have you ever considered making one? That’s exactly what Gadgeteer reader Robert Grenader decided to do. Check out his handy work. Pin it

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AudioCubes has some cute, Lego-inspired earbuds they say “block the unwanted noise from interfering with your music”.  These in-ear buds come with XS, S, M, and L ear pieces for a perfect fit.   The PlayBrick earphones have a 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug.  The 9.5 mm diameter drivers reproduce frequencies in the 20 Hz to 20,000 [...]

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I get quite a few emails every week asking for advice on which laptop to purchase, what mobile phone to buy, help with picking a gear bag, etc. Unfortunately, I don’t always have time to offer advice or I don’t have enough knowledge on the subject to answer the question in the first place. As [...]

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Single-purpose items are so 2009!  Why invest in a flashlight that merely illuminates your surroundings when you can have one wielding enough power to light matches or prepare breakfast?!  Enter the Torch Ultra-Bright Flashlight!  Billed as the most powerful consumer flashlight, the Torch Ultra-Bright Flashlight packs enough power (4100 lumens) to roast marshmallows, burn plastic, [...]

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Some weeks ago, I wrote an article wondering if gadgets were only for guys and bemoaning the lack of accessories and gadgets designed for women.  Memoggy makes a beautiful line of MacBook sleeves designed for women.  These sleeves  use imported hand-loomed fabrics decorated with hand-painted or hand-embroidered designs.  They are lined with a soft fabric to protect your [...]

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The Cord Catch from OXO is one of those extremely simple little gadgets that you never knew you needed until you had the opportunity to use one. Pin it

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Did you collect bugs as a kid? I remember doing an exhibit for the 4H fair one year where I collected various local bugs. Catching them was fun, but I found the whole killjar thing a bit distasteful. Even as a kid, I was a tree hugger… or would that be bug hugger? HEXBUG Nanos [...]

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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a Logitech MX1100 Cordless Laser Mouse for $79.99 – 54% off coupon code (expires Feb 4) = $36.99 plus FREE shipping. Features adjustable 1600 dpi and hyper-fast scrolling. Note: the product is in “Dented Box” condition – Packaging has cosmetic damage, but product is new and fully [...]

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If you like your gadget accessories to be unique, check out the handmade leather cases in the Moxie and Oliver Etsy store.  In addition to a variety of wallets, watch bands, bags, and other accessories, Moxie and Oliver offer an iPhone case decorated with a sugar skull.  They also have a leather Kindle DX case that’s different from [...]

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Just looking at this joystick brings back memories of playing Pacman, Donkeykong and Pitfall Harry. The Clear Classic USB Joystick from Retro Thing is modeled after the iconic joystick that us 40 somethings remember from the 70′s and 80′s. It plugs into a USB port to play retro games on a modern PC or Mac. [...]

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The One For All Universal Multi-Charger can charge up to three devices simultaneously, with no sloppy wires. There is an LED light for each charge slot. Once each device is fully charged, that slot shuts down automatically and the LED goes out – so, as well as saving energy, you can tell the charging process [...]

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Here Come the iPad Accessories

by Julie on January 28, 2010 · 3 comments

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It’s only been a day since the big iPad announcement and even though the device isn’t yet available to the public, accessory makers are out in force, hawking their wares. iLuv is showing a wide assortment of goodies, from covers to screen protectors and skins. The entire line of new Apple iPad accessories will be [...]

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Serendipity is a term used to describe a situation that turns for the better without any effort on the part of the receiver.  This is how I would describe the finding of these Lights-of-America LED lights that are replacements for the GU10 Halogen bulbs that I have in the track lights above my kitchen sink. [...]

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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 7-inch ASUS MT276HE 2ms 1080p LCD Monitor for $379.99 – $30 off – $10 Coupon Code = $339.99 plus FREE shipping. Expires Jan 31. Pin it

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We recently told you about the Astrodea astronomy watch.  ThinkGeek offers another astronomy watch at a lower price-point.  Enter the date and time on the planisphere dial to see a display of the night sky.  The celestial display is accurate for 35-50 North latitudes.  The watch has a brass face and a rubber and stainless steel band.  The face [...]

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While the rest of the world is busy drooling over the newest edition to the Cupertino family (see previous posts from Julie and Andy), there are, in fact, other interesting additions to our beloved world of gadgetry.  Case in point: the BDP-S770 Blu-Ray player from Sony. This isn’t your grandma’s Blu-Ray player, boasting a bevy [...]

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Apple iPad Wishes vs. Reality

by Julie on January 27, 2010 · 31 comments

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This entry is part 3 of 9 in the series Apple iPad

Yesterday Dave and I posted our wishes for the Apple iPad and now that the curtain has finally been raised and the device that so many geeks have been waiting for has been revealed, we wanted to compare what we wanted with what we got. Pin it

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This entry is part 2 of 9 in the series Apple iPad

After years of teasers, rumors, speculation and hype, the wait is finally over.  Today Apple released the iPad, its entry into the eReader/netbook market.  Looking (an acting) a lot like an oversized iPhone, it boast quite a few features. Pin it

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