January 2011

I like gadgets. I like to keep my gadgets with me, so that means I like bags, too. I go through phases – sometimes I want everything I can possibly carry with me, so I need a big bag. Sometimes I’m in a minimalist phase and want a small bag. I’m in a minimalist phase [...]

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When I was a kid, my mother had a camera that looked like this.  Her camera didn’t have the convenient built-in pencil sharpener, though.  This Camera Pencil Sharpener from NeatoShop looks like a twin-lens reflex camera, and it would make a great gift for a photographer or camera collector.  It has a drawer to catch [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is an HP Pavilion Elite HPE-570t Core i7 customizable desktop. You’ll receive a free 1.5TB hard drive upgrade, free 15-month Norton Internet Security subscription, and free shipping. There are discounts available on a 21.5” widescreen monitor and Care Pack services. Current lowest price for base configuration with free upgrades: $1149.99 – $270 [...]

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A couple of months ago, Julie told us about the Edifier MP250 Sound to Go portable speaker. This little sound bar for your computer looked promising as a replacement for wimpy built-in speakers, and several commenters seemed interested. Edifier sent an MP250 Sound to Go USB speaker to The Gadgeteer. Julie knows I’m a fan [...]

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Know someone with a cell phone??  You do??  So do I! (I wonder if its the same person…;) Here is a great little trinket for them; the Technocel Battery Boost! This cool little device would be welcomed for any of your phone toting friends that have a phone with the very common Micro-USB connection for [...]

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iZUP “eyes up” is an Android and BlackBerry app that prevent incoming and outgoing calls, text messages and emails while driving, while still allowing full access to 911 and a list of 3 authorized phone numbers. Incoming calls will be routed to voice mail and text messages will be held till you’ve stopped driving (there’s [...]

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Hammacher Schlemmer is selling a watch that makes sure you always have a television remote control at hand.  The brushed stainless-steel watch is 2″ H x 1 5/8″ W x 1/2″ thick and has a 1″ wide black silicone band.  It functions as a digital timepiece with alarm, calendar, and chronograph.  Six buttons along the [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is an Xbox 360 Kinect with your choice of game for $154. This is the best price that LogicBUY has found for this bundle. Site-to-store-shipping is free, or pay just $4.94 to get it shipped to directly to your house. Note: selecting Dance Central as your game adds $5 to the bundle [...]

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The founders of Nanodots (small spherical magnets) have created the world’s largest magnetic sculpture, replicating the Golden Globes awards statue made from more than 550,000 gold Nanodots. The sculpture, which was crafted in a Golden Globes gift suite in Hollywood, weighs more than 600 lbs! This sculpture has surpassed the previous world record of 32,786 [...]

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The Arriva Leo Bluetooth headset might look familiar to you as we reviewed their Shuffle headphones a few years ago. They have bendable wire cables that allow you to completely customize the fit to your noggin. The Leo is a 2.1 + EDR Bluetooth headset that is rechargeable and a features a built in microphone and [...]

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Android fans looking to purchase a tablet might think that their only real choice is the Samsung Galaxy Tab. But what do you do if you aren’t interested in paying another monthly fee for data access? Are there other alternatives? Of course there are and today I’m going to show you one that is priced [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is a 30% discount on two Dell monitors. 21.5” Dell E2211H 1080p LED-backlit LCD, 250nit brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, DVI and VGA connectivity, EPEAT Gold rating: $199 – 30% coupon code = $139.30 with free shipping 23” Dell E2311H 1920 X 1080 LED-backlit LCD monitor with 5ms response time [...]

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Here’s another item from Malcolm Fontier.  The Mojito Wallet is, according to the product description, possibly the world’s smallest wallet.  It’s only 3″ X 2.6″ X 0.2″, but the Mojito Wallet holds about four credit cards in the main pocket; a small bungee-type elastic cord holds the cards in place.  There’s another pocket to hold [...]

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The Nantucket iPad Stand from Levenger is a workstation for your desk, chair-side table, or kitchen counter.  In addition to an angled stand, the solid-bamboo Nantucket stand has a small drawer to organize small items or notepads.  The drawer is magnetized to prevent it from accidentally sliding open.  Along the back of the stand is [...]

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Inspired by the paper-folding art of origami, JOBY has introduced the GorillaMobile Ori for iPad.  The Ori is engineered from a superlight German-made aluminum/polypropylene composite used in high-performance cars, polycarbonate, and ABS plastic, with TPE grips.  It acts as a protective case for your iPad when closed; dimensions are 7.8″x 0.9″ x 9.8″ and weight [...]

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Over the years, I have tried/reviewed many bluetooth headsets designed to free you from the hassle of having to hold your cellphone to your ear. Since they first came on the market, bluetooth headset technology, capabilities, and reliability have come a very long way. BlackBerry has recently introduced three new bluetooth headsets and a visor [...]

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I’m one of those people who have ears that just don’t work with the Apple earbud headsets. I really prefer the in-ear style, which is why I was eager to review the MEElectronics M9Ps. They’re priced just above the bulk earbud prices, have an interesting style, and looked like they’d be a good solution for [...]

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Who knew that hoolahoopers (is that an actual word?) were so into their ‘sport’ that they would need a travel hoola hoop? I guess Hoopnotica did because they are offering a collapsible Travel Hoop Kit in either Pink or Blue for $49.99. You can choose from a 42 inch hoop or a 44 inch hoop, [...]

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The Solar System app for iPad is produced by Touch Press, the same company that gave us The Elements for iPad.  This app has 150 pages of information about the sun, and the planets and major moons of our solar system.  There are 600 images returned from NASA, ESA, and JAXA missions, and there are [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is for the new 15.6” Lenovo IdeaPad Y560p laptop equipped with the 2nd generation Intel Core i7 2011 cpu with 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6570M discrete graphics, and JBL speakers with Dolby Home Theater sound. You can configure it with up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, and more. Recommended [...]

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