June 2011

I originally saw this over on CNET.com and thought it newsworthy. LEGO just announce that it will be releasing a limited edition Star Wars model: Darth Vader’s personal flagship, the Super Star Destroyer EXECUTOR. This 3,152 brick model will be the longest Star Wars Lego model ever, measuring 50 inches in length. This behemoth will [...]

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We’ve reviewed our share of iPad stands here on The Gadgeteer. Today I want to show you another iPad stand, but this one isn’t for your desktop, it’s an iPad floor stand called the iProp. The iProp is an adjustable stand that will allow you to use your iPad hands-free for watching movies, reading, or [...]

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Tablets and smartphones are great – until you need to write a long email or document.  Typing can be slow and tiring on those on-screen keyboards.  The Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard from Verbatim can pair with tablets and smartphones with HID keyboard support ((iOS, Android, Blackberry/QNX, HP/WebOS) and running iOS 4 or higher or Android [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is 10% off the ultra-thin 13.3” Lenovo ThinkPad X1 laptop starting at $1079.10 for the Core i3.  Features:  backlit and spill-resistant keyboard, Gorilla Glass screen, RapidCharge battery, weighs 3.7 pounds, 0.65-0.84” thick, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 eSATA/USB 2.0, 4-in-1 card reader. Cheapest Core i3:  $1585 [...]

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Do you feel you just can’t get enough done with two hands and ten fingers? Well, here is a solution for you. The SoftStep KeyWorx foot controller is designed to allow you to assign functions to 10 different foot pads and includes a set of cursor keys as well. Pin it

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If you’ve been in an Apple store recently, you’ve seen that the old paper information signs for each product on display have been replaced.  An iPad mounted in a sleek acrylic wedge now displays everything you’ll need to know – and I’m sure using the iPad for the information is designed to pique your interest [...]

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Parents have their sleep schedules disturbed by the necessity of taking care of their newborn baby, and they look forward to that mythical time when their little darling will sleep through the night.  Many find their dreams of a full night’s sleep dashed when their kid turns out to be an early riser – say [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is for the VIZIO XVT3D474SV 47” 480Hz SPS 1080p 3D edge-lit Razor Full Array TruLED LCD HDTV for $1049.99 with free shipping.  This TV features VIZIO Internet Apps. This deal is $345 cheaper than the last time it was featured by LogicBUY. This deal expires June 23, 2011 or sooner. Check the [...]

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The jury is still out on the verdict regarding the usage of 3D TV’s at home. In the meantime, Sony has showed additional usage for the capability of showing a different image to each eye — Dual-View. Dual-View enables two players to watch one screen, but to view two different images (instead of the split [...]

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Yes, yet another Android Phone that is soon to hit the streets. However, I like the design of this one. And word is the keyboard is quite good, but it is heavier than the G2 (which is quite weighty). It seems that it will be running Sense UI, with some myTouch tweaks here and there. [...]

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One would have thought that with the shrinking of the land line telephone market there would be less product variety for cordless telephones.  Apparently VTech doesn’t see it that way, and keeps coming out with new and interesting products.  The LS6475-3 incorporates several unique features, but are they really useful? Pin it

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The Amphibian Waterproof Hard Case for iPhone 4 from Proporta is tested and guaranteed to be waterproof to 3 meters.  You’ll be able to take photos underwater, and you can make and take calls while the phone is in the case.  The system consists of a hard polycarbonate case that can be used alone and [...]

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These cufflinks from Adafruit Industries are made of machined aluminum to look like the power button on an Apple computer.  Inside the cufflinks are tiny circuit boards and LEDs.  Insert a battery in each before wearing, and the power symbol will glow with a pulsing light for 24 hours.  The source code, circuit board files, [...]

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So the iPhone 4 is becoming quite popular as a camera.  Canopy appears to have seen this coming.  Check out their Kapok case for the iPhone 4.  It protects your iPhone while also adding several features that are handy for those who may use their iPhone as a camera a bit more often.  Made from [...]

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Today’s LogicBUY deal is for the updated HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Quad Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) laptop for $1524.99.  This laptop is bundled with 3D Active Shutter glasses and comes with a 2-year warranty.  You may customize the laptop as desired. $1599.99 – $75 coupon code = $1524.99 with free shipping and free glasses [...]

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We’ve had no shortage of Lego Star Wars-related clocks ’round these parts.  So in honor of Father’s Day, check out this clock in the image of the “Dark Father” himself, the Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Minifigure Clock.  Except that this “mini” figure is not so mini, as he’s a whopping 9+ inches of menacing [...]

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The Built NY 15-16″ Laptop Sleeve and foofbag MacBook Pro 15″ Sleeve are two of the many Macbook/slim notebook sleeves available from GearZap – “a specialist online retailer of Netbook and Laptop accessories.” This retailer only ships to the UK and most EU member countries, so be sure to check their delivery information page if [...]

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You can listen to millions of songs anytime on your Android device with the Music Unlimited App from Sony.  The app is free in the Android marketplace, but you’ll need either a Basic or Premium service plan to have access to the songs.  With the Basic plan, you’ll have access to personalized channels that adapt [...]

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I consider myself a personal electronic device transportation solution enthusiast.   OK, I have a gadget bag fetish, alright?  Like many of us, I’m constantly on the lookout for a better way to haul my must-have gear.  When I stumbled upon the Transport “urban bag” by Setgo, my interest was piqued.  With its low-profile, over-the-shoulder design, [...]

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I’ve seen iPad cases that convert into stands and cases with a built-in keyboard,  but I’ve never seen one with built-in speakers before.  It’s from iHome, so you know the iDM71B iPad/iPad 2 Speaker case is going to sound good.  It uses flat NXT stereo speakers for great sound while keeping added bulk to a [...]

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