February 2010

There is a rule in my house–for every t-shirt I buy, my girlfriend makes me part with two others.  To a normal person this might be a simple task of weeding, but for me it’s akin to parting ways with a longtime friend.  I can easily think of a dozen shirts I own, do not [...]

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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse (features tiny USB receiver) on sale from $69.99 to $31.99 – 15% Coupon Code (Expires Feb 21) = $27.19 + $6.15 shipping or FREE shipping on orders over $75. Note: The product is in “Dented Box” condition – Packaging has [...]

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The Mirus Schoolmate Convertible is a netbook with an 8.9″ LCD screen (1024 X 600 resolution) that can also be used as a tablet.  The Schoolmate Convertible has 1 GB of memory, a 60 GB PATA disk, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, an Intel Atom processor, and runs Windows XP.  It comes with speakers and built-in microphone and [...]

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Computer Software Engineer Barbie is officially Barbie’s 126th Career Choice. Whoda thunk it?   Barbie, that iconic symbol of glamour and the impossible figure (and wardrobe) is now a nerd.  Yes, tech fans, Barbie  the doll by Mattel, is now a geek.   In order to celebrate Barbie’s 125th career choice (mid life crisis anyone?), Mattel sponsored [...]

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Where Julie protects (covers up) the dings and scratches she puts in/on her MacBook Pro with stickers, I prefer to protect my laptop with something more substantial. Most recently I have been using the Vaja i-volution Leather Suit I reviewed late last summer to protect my Unibody MacBook. But while the Leather Suit is very [...]

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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a Nokia N97 Mini Unlocked Smartphone cut from $579.99 – $200 off = $379.99 with free shipping. Recently released phone based on the N97 but built into a smaller body with new design touches. Features include 24GB Memory, 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, WiFi, GPRS, touchscreen, slide-out [...]

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Retro style marries with high-tech accuracy in the Atomic Pocket Watch from Hammacher Schlemmer.  The watch maintains its accuracy using the radio signal from the atomic clock in Ft. Collins, CO.  The body of the watch is surgical-grade stainless steel, and it comes with a 14″ stainless chain.  The pocket watch has an analog face with [...]

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The M-Edge New Yorker Jackets are a beautiful way to protect your Kindle.  The jackets feature artwork from the covers of  New Yorker magazine printed on fabric.  There are two images available;  this picture depicts the “Bookopolis” cover by Eric Drooker.  The  interior of the jacket is microfiber, and the Kindle attaches with the Kindle hinge system.  There [...]

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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t 10-inch Multi-touch Capacitive Netbook Tablet. It features Intel Atom N450 or N470 processor, Windows 7, GMA 3150 graphics, 4-cell battery, 802.11n WiFi and 10.1-inch screen that can swivel 180 degrees and fold over to transform into a touch tablet. Price starts at $599 [...]

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In the mid 1990s, my best friend and I took a trip to DisneyWorld in Orlando.  Every time we returned to the parking lot, we faced a familiar scenario:  We couldn’t find our rental car.  Simply too many cars!  Adding insult to injury, our rental car was a red Chevrolet Corsica… which was a staple [...]

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With Pogoplug, you can easily access your files from any computer anywhere, and you can share your files with anyone you choose.  Simply plug the Pogoplug into your router, plug up to 4 USB external drives directly into the Pogoplug (more with a USB hub), and set up secure access through the Pogoplug web site.  You can access your [...]

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You can receive and record local HDTV broadcasts on your PC using the USB digital tuner from Hammacher Schlemmer.  It comes with an antenna, and the ATSC tuner (the same as the ones used in full-sized HD televisions) supports up to 1920 X 1080 resolution.    You can also receive and record FM stations.  The included software [...]

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Anyone who’s tried to photograph something to sell on eBay – or anyone who’s written a review for The Gadgeteer – knows how hard it is to get good pictures.  It’s almost impossible to find bright, diffuse light sufficient to get clear, well-lighted pictures that can show the kind of detail needed for these endeavors.  [...]

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On February 21st Microsoft is introducing the Arc Keyboard exclusively in BestBuy stores.  Like Microsoft’s Arc Mouse, the Arc Keyboard stands out for its design. About the size and weight of a thick magazine, the Arc Keyboard blends inconspicuously into its surroundings.  It stores conveniently and maintains a low profile.  The Arc Keyboard weighs less than [...]

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I’m always futzing with the wires on my earphones and am always on the lookout to free me of that task.  (I’m not into Bluetooth [shudder].) I bumbled onto this MiniWinder thang by Skylab Products (via SlipperyBrick) and thought “hmmm”.  It apparently has a mechanism to auto-wind your earphone cables, though I can’t tell how [...]

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Okay, this isn’t a gadget, but hey – even gadget-lovers eat lunch!  This bento-style lunchbox from Obentec is a waste-free way to pack lunch for yourself or your kids.  The Laptop Lunches kits were developed by two women who wanted to reduce the staggering amount of paper and plastic waste generated each day in their childrens’ school [...]

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If you are fascinated by the moon – or just by clocks that show the phases of the moon, like me – then ScientificsOnline has a clock for you.  The Galilea Moon-Phase clock has an analog clock in a black plinth that supports a detailed lunar globe.  There is a matte black shield that moves to [...]

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I am a fan of keeping your handheld in a case. I regularly change my cases around, depending on use or mood. When I was offered the ZAGGskin for iPhone to review, I looked at the patterns on the web site, choose one, and thought (incorrectly) that it would be a case with that pattern [...]

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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for the Lenovo ThinkPad T410s 14-inch thin & light Laptop starts at $1,815 – $426 off – 5% stackable coupon (expires soon) = $1,319.55 plus FREE shipping. Pin it

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BAIT from Mindless Goods is a game for the iPhone or iPod touch that doesn’t really fit into any specific gaming category. It’s not exactly a puzzle game and not really an arcade either. Actually, it’s not even that much of a game as far as I’m concerned. The idea is that you use your [...]

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