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The generous people at Weller are giving 3 lucky Gadgeteer readers a Weller 25 Watt Standard Duty Soldering Iron. Our own Andy Chen recently reviewed the SP25NUS LED-lit Soldering Iron and gave it a thumbs up. If’ you’d like a chance to win one for your next DIY project, read on for details on how to [...]

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I wrote an article on MightyText back in November; it’s a plugin that allows you to send and receive SMS texts from your Android phone via your browser.  I can honestly say that I use MightyText almost everyday.  Well it just got better.  While previously I had to have a separate MightyText tab open, GText is a plug-in that allows [...]

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LogicBUY’s Deal for Friday is the configurable Alienware M14x laptop, starting at $1264.  Features: Core i7-3630QM Quad-core CPU 16GB RAM 750GB 7200RPM hard drive, 32GB mSATA SSD, 9-in-1 card reader, DVD burner 2GB GeForce GT 650M AlienFX System Lighting USB 3.0 ports, miniDisplayPort, HDMI 1.4 Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di with THX TruStudio Pro software Windows 7 [...]

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Yesterday Elizabeth told us about some cool looking Star Wars iPhone cases, so in fairness to the other popular sci-fi franchise, we have some Star Trek cases for your beaming pleasure. The Star Trek: The Next Generation iPhone 5 cases are now available from PowerA.com. Priced at $29.99, these cases are available in 3 Starfleet [...]

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The EFO iPazzPort Mini Wireless GameBoard, Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad is a 2.4GHz wireless controller which connects to your PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) or Android device using an RF USB dongle. It’s designed for your entertainment system. Just hook it up, sit on your couch and surf or play games on your large screen TV. [...]

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May the iPhorce be with you!  Or May the fourth be past you? (Ooh yes, that was terrible!) Add some geektastic fun to your iPhone 4/4S or 5 by covering it with one of these Star Wars limited edition cases. You can choose from C-3PO, Chewbacca (even has fur on it), Darth Vader, or R2-D2.  They [...]

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Thursday’s LogicBUY Deal is the refurbished 16GB Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone from AT&T in Pebble Blue, Marble White, or Garnet Red, starting at just $29.99.  Features: 4.8″ Super AMOLED 1200 x 720 display 1.5GHz dual-core processor 2GB RAM 16GB storage built-in (expandable via up to 64GB microSD) Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS with TouchWiz UI Cameras: 8MP [...]

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Is it weird that I did a happy dance when I saw the news that WaterField Designs was coming out with some new zippered leather wallets? It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m excited, because I have been using the same Waterfield Designs zippered wallet since 2006! I love them so much that I gave [...]

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If you have a TV – HD or even an old SD/CRT – that you’d like to expand the capabilities of, you can turn it into a “smarter” TV with the SmartPod from Woxi Media.  It runs Android 2.3.6, which they say is enhanced with multi-user capability and TV optimized.”  (You can define up to eight [...]

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I’ve tried Apple’s Cards app, and I liked the quality and the convenience of sending cards with that app.  Some people may find those cards too impersonal, because you can’t even add a handwritten signature line.  I think nowadays many people wouldn’t mind getting a card that was created on a computer and automatically mailed [...]

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LogicBUY’s Deal for Wednesday is a one-user license for McAfee Antivirus Plus 2013 for $24.99.  This is the lowest price found by LogicBUY for this product. $49.99 – $25.00 instant savings = $24.99 with free shipping. This deal expires May 23, 2013 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the [...]

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For a little more than $20 ($20.45 to be exact) you can use the Backlight Alcohol Tester – Alcohol Analyzer from AllPuter.com to check your alcohol level. There are versions compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3, Note and more. The device features an LCD digital display that lights up in 3 different colors [...]

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The Mobile Power Case from RichardSolo keeps your gadgets protected while its backup battery keeps them charged.  The bag is covered with water-resistant black nylon and has a carry handle. It measures 13″ x 9″ x 2.38″ (closed) and weighs 15.2 oz (empty).  Inside you’ll find two small pockets for your phone, MP3 player, GPS, or [...]

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Ballistic manufactures protective cases for mobile devices, and they have announced they will produce all of their case line to fit the new Samsung Galaxy S4.  Ballistic cases are designed to be protective without sacrificing looks and a slim, pocket-friendly profile.  The LS Jewel (at AT&T stores only), the SG, and the Aspira cases are [...]

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Tuesday’s LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition Core i7 1080p laptop for $799.99.  Features: Core i7-3632QM 2.2GHz Quad-core CPU 8GB 1600MHz RAM 1TB 5400RPM hard drive, 8-in-1 card reader 1080p display and 2GB Radeon HD 7730M discrete graphics  Four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI v1.4a HD webcam Waves MaxxAudio 4 and Skullcandy speakers [...]

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The Quickindicator from Nord Zeitmachine promises it has the world’s quickest minute hand on a wrist watch.  I’m not sure what the benefits of a quick minute hand are, but the watch does look very cool.  These watches are made in Switzerland in a one-man shop.  Daniel, the owner of Nord Zeitmachine, has a few [...]

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When you have unwanted items, you can always list them on Craigslist or eBay, but there’s always an element of uncertainty when dealing with absolute strangers.  With the Bondsy app, you can list your things so only your friends or friends of friends can see your listings.  You can choose to sell or trade your [...]

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Monday’s LogicBUY Deal is the 2013 model 24″ Dell UltraSharp U2413 monitor for $499.99.  Features: 1920 X 1200 resolution wide-gamut IPS panel 6ms response time, 400 nits brightness Built-in 4-port USB 3.0 hub Inputs: HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI-D, mini DisplayPort 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Guarantee $599.99 – $100 instant savings = $499.99 with free shipping. This [...]

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Scanning the web the other day, I came across an amusing Easter egg from Google. If you search for “Atari Breakout” on Google image search, the results will morph into their own version of Breakout, complete with sound effects. After beating the first level, another set of images comes up (mine happened to be images [...]

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LogicBUY’s Deal for Sunday is a refurbished Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 320GB console for $199.99.  Features: Blu-ray player 320GB of storage Built-in Wi-Fi Access to the PlayStation Store HDMI output One-year warranty from Sony $299.99 – $100 savings = $199.99 with free shipping.   This is the current best price found by LogicBUY for this item. [...]

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