April 2011

Logitech has just released an iPad specific Alert security system app. This new app enables you to view HD video (720p) and listen to sound captured by your Logitech Alert security system via your iPad. This past month, I reviewed the Logitech Alert 750i Master System…..thought so highly of it, I have replaced our old [...]

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I’ve read that staring at a bright computer screen or television at night can interfere with sleep patterns.  I often have trouble sleeping, so I was interested to read about f.lux, an application for computers that adjusts the lighting of your computer screen to match the time of day.  F.lux says their application adjusts your [...]

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The new iA63 from iHome is a docking speaker for iPhone and iPods.  It is an app-enhanced device, meaning it works with iHome+Radio and iHome+Sleep apps from the iTunes store.  The iA63 is an alarm clock with programmable snooze time and Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep functions that gradually adjust the volume to gently wake [...]

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I’ve seen pillows used as iPhone stands before. like the Movie Wedge reviewed by Andy Chen.  Until now, I’d never seen a pillow that looked like an iPhone.  iCushions.net offers reproductions of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3G in pillow form.  The pillows have a polyester/spandex fabric covering and polystyrene bead filling.  The pillows measure [...]

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Carbon is the first Bluetooth headset made of carbon fiber, and it weighs only 5.9 grams.  Bluetrek designed the Carbon with Noiselock noise cancellation, a manual on/off switch, and multipoint technology so you can connect with two devices at once.  Colored LEDs and voice alerts in three languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin) indicate headset status.  [...]

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If you have a pet you love, you want to keep him safe.  If he’s lost, you want clear, up-to-date address and phone numbers with him so he can be returned to you safely.  If your pet has an illness or needs special care, you want to be sure the people who find him can [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal offers savings on the new HP 2211x LED-backlit LCD monitor for $139.99.  This ultra-slim monitor offers full HD 1080p resolution, with 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a 5ms response time, DVI-D (with HDCP) or VGA input, EPEAT Silver registered, and more. Best deal found by LogicBUY:  $209.99 – $40 off – $30 coupon [...]

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The Sculpteo company “prints”, or creates, 3-dimensional figures from a 3-D computer file.  If you are a graphical designer, you can create your own images and have them rendered by Sculpteo.  If, like me, you have no artistic abilities, Sculpteo can help you create a 3-D likeness of yourself or a loved one.  You simply [...]

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When I reviewed the iPad 2, I joked that it had so many magnets I thought I could use it to hold notes on my fridge.  The folks at Woodford Design turned the iPad into a actual fridge magnet.  The FridgePad mounts your iPad to your fridge so it’s easily accessible to everyone in the [...]

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Bulldog Security has introduced a remote car starter that even works with cars equipped with immobilizers.  The RS82B remote starter lets you start your immobilizer-equipped car to warm it up or cool it down while still keeping it secure.  The RS82B kit comes with a remote fob with start/stop buttons.  It comes with everything you [...]

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I’ve tried Bluetooth headsets before. Some I’ve liked, and some I’ve lost. Often, the same one met both fates. I quit buying them because they are usually fairly expensive to replace. Enter the EcoSound Bluetooth Headset from WirelessGround which is selling this headset for less than $10. This is insane for a Bluetooth headset! Must [...]

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The Sossbox4 is a high-tech storage box for loose tea other dried organic materials.  The box is constructed of aluminum alloy with a glass bead blast finish and stainless steel fasteners and screen, neodymium magnets, and silicone seals.  The box is an FDA-compliant food-grade storage system that’s hermetically sealed.  The sections of the box mate [...]

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Although they show this iStiki stand with the iPhone 4, Lummi says it should work with other versions of the iPhone, the iPod touch, and with most anything with a smooth surface to attach the suction cup.  The iStiki is machined of solid nylon; the cylinder is jointed in the middle and freely turns so [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal offers savings on new 15.6” Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 with the 2nd generation Intel Core i3 cpu for $599.  This thin, light laptop has optional discrete NVIDIA GeFore graphics, Dolby Advanced audio, Windows 7, Bluetooth, WiFi, and a webcam. Best deal on Z570 with Core i3-2310M: $999  – $300 off  – $100 coupon [...]

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You can carry and protect your iPhone 4 in this shell and holster combo from WirelessGround.  The holster portion clips onto your belt or waistband, and it can hang in either the horizontal or vertical position.  The shell case fits securely in the holster and slides out easily without requiring you to remove the holster [...]

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A good light source is something everyone needs – not just gadget-lovers.  Maybe you have a hobby that requires the use of both hands, like fly-tying or jewelry making.  Maybe you get a flat-tire at night and don’t have AAA – and no one to hold a flashlight so you can see to change the [...]

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The iHome iDM12 Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker System for iPad/iPhone/iPod is iHome’s entry into the every growing portable/battery powered Bluetooth speaker market. Like the Monster iClarityHD speakers I reviewed in January, the iMD12 aims to give you mobile sound without the headphones. Unlike the iClarityHD, the iDM12 doesn’t bother with a microphone – it’s not a [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal offers savings on the Samsung UN46D6000 46” LED HDTV with free wall mount for $1098.18.  This is a 120Hz, 1080p model, new for 2011.  Features:  Auto Motion Plus 120Hz, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, Wide Color Enhancer, and AllShare DLNA capabilities for streaming media.  Connectors: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 1PC input, plus more. [...]

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You’ve seen Janet’s reviews of other Motz wooden speakers (see related posts listed below) from Pyramid Distribution. Their latest offering is a cute doggie shaped speaker made of Apricot wood. It’s rechargeable via USB and can play music for 5 hrs per charge. This little speaker will work with any device that uses a 3.5mm [...]

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