January 2011

Those clever nerds and monkeys at ThinkGeek have done it again.  Continuing their ice planet of Hoth product theme, and as a compliment to their Tauntaun Sleeping Bag, behold the Wampa Rug.  This “bearskin”-style floor rug is about 62″ long by 30″ wide and made of synthetic fur, with pillow head, vinyl claws and non-slip [...]

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Here at The Gadgeteer, we have a thing for wallets and several of us are equally enamoured with the iPhone. So what could be better than the No. 50 Wallet for iPhone from Col. Littleton, which combines a leather wallet and an iPhone case into one front pocket holder? Let’s see. Pin it

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Sony is offering the Pocket Edition Reader (PRS-350) at a special discounted price until February 14.  The Pocket Edition Reader is normally $179.99, but it’s currently on sale for $129.99.  The Pocket Edition Reader is available in silver or pink, and both colors are currently in stock for immediate shipment.  This version of the Sony [...]

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Word is Metro PCS, who recently launched their LTE network are geared to release a phone that’s actually worth putting on a LTE network. The Samsung Indulge (formally the Forte) is a 1GHZ, 2.2 Android, Slider reportedly being released February 23rd. Priced at 399.99, you may gasp until you realize 60 bucks a month ain’t [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is a $70 coupon code for the Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard. This discount is because the product is in “dented box” condition. The box has cosmetic damage, but the product is new and has a full warranty. $179.99 – $70 coupon code = $109.99 with free shipping. This is the [...]

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On one hand, it looks like Apple is not interested in adding a keyboard to their iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad). Furthermore, according to rumors Apple might reduce the physical buttons, like the home button, in future devices. On the other hand, there is a growing trend of cases with an integrated keyboard for [...]

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Macally has an interesting looking stylus set for iPod, iPhone, and iPad.  The PenPal set consists of a full-sized stylus and a compact stylus with a quick-release cable.  Both have a soft-touch rubber tip to prevent scratches to your screen.  The large stylus has an aluminum body and a pocket clip.  The PenPal Stylus Set [...]

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The Canine Treadmill from Hammacher Schlemmer will help you keep your dog well exercised even if the weather prevents you from taking him outside for walks.  The soft rubber belt is easy on paws, and the speed, incline, and distance can be easily adjusted with the simple controls. There’s also an emergency stop.  The Canine [...]

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I thought the TV Hat was a joke at first, but it is apparently a real product.  The curtain that hangs from the front and sides of the hat’s bill has a pouch inside that holds an iPhone, iPod, or most other MP3 player so that you can watch videos without glare, without others seeing [...]

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This Line 6 Pocket Pod has the same features as the larger Line 6 Pod used in recording studios, but it’s small enough to travel with you.  Plug it in to your PA or amp to modify your sound as you perform, or use it with headphones for practice sessions.  The Pocket Pod gives you [...]

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I don’t have kids, but apparently toddlers absolutely love to play with iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices. And the one thing that they love to do is press the Home button. Unfortunately, doing so will pop them right out of the application and back to the icon view. In order to avoid frustrated babies, [...]

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For your average and sundry backpacks, it makes sense to find one that’s going to hold your gear and not kill your back at the same time.  It also helps to find a backpack with the padded pocket for netbooks, laptops, iPads, Macs, whatever you’re toting these days to keep connected. Cheaply made backpacks will [...]

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Here’s something unusual for the iPad owner.  This pullover jacket from Alphyn Industries is made of “advanced waterproof, thermal softshell, with the perfect balance of strength, stretch and softness.”  Materials used are Polartec softshell, polyester Dri-Lex mesh, and 3M Thinsulate fill.  There’s a kangaroo pocket on the front with a small zippered pocket in the [...]

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Remember the FlexUSB? It was a little USB adapter from IDEATIVE that allowed you to position a USB connector in a variety of ways when faced with a cramped space. Now, these same folks have a new product. It’s the Flipit! USB Charger, which will let you charge a USB device when you don’t have [...]

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Martha Stewart Living magazine app is now available for iPad.  The app is free, and you can download a free special edition of the Martha Stewart Living magazine.  Monthly issues are available for in-app purchase for $3.99 an issue.  Right now, there is no subscription option.  I downloaded the free issue last night, and the [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is a 53% discount on the Sony VPL-BW7 LCD home theater projector, while supplies last. The projector has 3LCD panel technology, contrast ratio of up to 1000:1, 720p HD resolution, and 2000 lumens output. $899.99 – $480 off = $419.99 with free shipping. This is the current best deal found by LogicBUY [...]

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Finally! Not that there’s a huge population of Virgin Mobile Android Users, but maybe there would be if more desirable phones were available. If you weren’t a big fan of the Samsung Intercept, soon you may get a chance to try out the LG Optimus V. Rumor has it, the price is only $150.00 ($100.00 [...]

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You know what they say about people with a lot of gadgets, don’t you?  They have a lot of cables and chargers!  And a lot of cables and chargers lead to a big tangled pile of extra stuff you have to carry with you to keep your gadgets charged and ready to use.  Remodelize has [...]

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With smaller computer-type gadgets all the rage, Rickshaw Bags has picked up the cart and run with it.  Their new Mini Commuter Messenger is sized for iPads, netbooks, and e-readers as well as your trusty Moleskine journal and all of your other gadgety essentials.  Packed with all of the features of Rickshaw’s full-size Commuter 2.0 [...]

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Amnesia Razorfish announced the launch of Amnesia Connect, software which allows instant and seamless sharing and transfer of any content such as photos, music or embedded apps between multiple handheld devices using a Microsoft Surface.  Similar to the Bump App, Amnesia Connect has replaced the typical ‘send and receive’ interface with a more natural ‘gesture-based’ [...]

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