If you read my Sony PRS-600 review, you’ll know that I entered the dedicated ebook reader world with the Sony PRS-500. After we upgraded to the PRS-505 readers, we passed along our old readers. All three of these old 500s still work fine, but after a couple of years Sony stopped issuing firmware updates for [...]
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Did you have a Magic Slate as a kid? It’s a thin cardboard pad with a dark rubber-like bottom layer and a thin sheet of opaque plastic on top. You could draw on it with a stylus, creating dark lines. Then to start over, you would peel up the plastic, lay it back down and [...]
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Jitterbug has announced the new Jitterbug J by Samsung in Red. People who buy this phone will receive official American Heart Association Heart Healthy Tips text messages on the Jitterbug that they can implement in their own lives and share with loved ones. This phone also has a LiveNurse feature, which offers unlimited, 24-hour access [...]
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The EZ Read Electronic Reading Aid may help people with impared vision to more easily see small print or fine details. Connect the EZ Read to a TV with the included video cable, place the mouse-like scanner on the printed material, and view the full-color enlargement on your television. Amount of magnification depends on the size of [...]
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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for the Asus MS236H 23-inch Ultra-slim (16.5mm) Widescreen LCD Monitor. Priced at $204.99 – $20 Coupon = $184.99 with free shipping. Features 1920 x 1080 resolution, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 2ms response time, with HDMI and DVI-HDCP inputs. Deal ends ends February 7. Pin it
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You don’t use alkaline batteries anymore do you? Rechargeable batteries are definitely the way to go. Sanyo Eneloop batteries are very popular, but are only offered in AA and AAA sizes. If you need C, D, and 9V sizes as well, another brand worth considering is Vapex. Unlike the Eneloops, Vapex batteries can be charged [...]
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I’ve never been a fan of the All-in-One concept, believing that it was at best a compromise between flexibility and footprint. I’ve also been increasingly frustrated with the money I’ve spent on ink cartridges for my Canon printer. The Kodak ESP3250 printer is advertised to address my concerns, and with this review we’ll find out if [...]
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Jelly Lens sells a variety of little stick-on lenses that you use with your phone’s camera. (It’s a sticky plastic that leaves no residue.) You can get a wide-angle lens, a close-up lens, starburst effect, color filters, kaleidoscope effect, and others. Each lens has a strap so you can keep it attached to your phone. At about [...]
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AltusLumen has just launched their latest LED product: the LightGear Gre. It’s an 18-in-1 LED light with built-in survival tools that make it handy for campers, hikers, travelers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The flashlight has 4 LEDs that output 80 lux. The tools include an aluminum whistle, a storage compartment for storing items like needles [...]
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LogicBUY deal of the day for an 18.4 inch Toshiba Satellite P500-ST6844 Core i3 / i5 Laptop which starts at $799 plus FREE shipping & several FREE upgrade. Available for online customization and features Premium Fusion Sonic Pattern in Black Onyx and Glossy Black Keyboard. Deal ends 2/4/10 or sooner. Pin it
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If you’re tired of your traditional folding leather wallet, have a gander at the Bungee Wallet by Umbra. It features an aluminum body, a translucent acrylic front and molded end caps, one of which is attached by an elastic cord that allows access to the inside. Enough room for cash, cards, keys or other small [...]
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Check out the Book-Book Mac notebook cover available from Twelve South — disguise your Mac as an old-world book. Then put it in a bookshelf and amaze your friends with your non-tech living room. Ok, well, it’s just kind of cool. [Via SlipperyBrick] Pin it
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If you’re a fan of the breakfast sandwich, the multi-tasking Egg & Muffin toaster by Back-to-Basics may be your new favorite kitchen gadget. First, it can (of course) toast an English muffin, a bagel or two slices of toast. Second, it can warm a slice of Canadian bacon or a sausage patty. Third, it can [...]
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The LogicBUY deal of the day is for the Logitech Harmony 1100 Infrared Universal Remote Control. Price slashed from $499.99 to $309.99 – $18.50 instant rebate = $291.49 plus FREE shipping. Features 3.5-inch touchscreen, customizable icons & controls, RF wireless, rechargeable battery and more. Deal ends Feb 7. Pin it
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Those of you considering the purchase of a dedicated eBook Reader may be under the impression that your only choices are from Sony, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I’d like to show you one affordable alternative. It’s the Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro. Pin it
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It’s a mad ground hog ! Happy Ground Hog Day from The-Gadgeteer. Hope your winter is almost over. If the ground hog sees his shadow it’ll be 6 more months till the iPad is available. Pin it
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