The Gadgeteer » News http://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 26 May 2012 18:02:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Satechi Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote for All Apple Bluetooth Devices http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/26/satechi-bluetooth-multi-media-remote-for-all-apple-bluetooth-devices/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/26/satechi-bluetooth-multi-media-remote-for-all-apple-bluetooth-devices/#comments Sat, 26 May 2012 18:02:44 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97135

With the Satechi Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote, you can control any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, MacBook Air or Pro, Mac Mini, or iMac.  The Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote supports the Bluetooth 3.0 HID, Class II profile. You’ll be able to control media playback while your device is connected to a TV, dock station, or even your car’s stereo from up to 33 feet away.  The remote’s Home button activates Siri, and the volume up button can trigger your device’s camera.  The remote works with Keynote on Bluetooth-enabled Mac computers. You can start the presentation with play button, and go to next and previous slides with forward and rewind buttons. The Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote is $39.99 at Satechi.

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Saturday’s LogicBUY Deal is the 1TB Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk USB 3.0 desktop external hard drive (model no.STAC1000103) for $85.99. 

$99.99 – $14.00 discount = $85.99 with free shipping.  This is the best deal found by LogicBUY, and it’s $14 less than their previous mention of this deal.

This deal ends May 27, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.

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]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/26/deal-of-the-day-seagate-freeagent-goflex-desk-1tb-usb-3-0-external-hard-drive/feed/ 0 Tracing your Ancestry is About the Past. ConnectMyDNA is Now. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/26/tracing-your-ancestry-is-about-the-past-connectmydna-is-now/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/26/tracing-your-ancestry-is-about-the-past-connectmydna-is-now/#comments Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:44 +0000 Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97053

This post brought to you by ConnectMyDNA.com. All opinions are 100% mine.I’m a big fan of the NBC TV show Who Do You Think You Are? and have been interested in tracing my family tree ever since a relative translated letters from my ancestors who came to the US from Germany in the early to mid 1800′s. When I was approached to write a sponsored post about ConnectMyDNA™, I jumped at the chance. I was 100% certain what the results would show, but was completely taken off guard when I actually received them.

Let me start out by making it clear that ConnectMyDNA does NOT trace your ancestry. There are other services out there that can do that for you. This service uses a population genetics equation known as the Hardy-Weinberg Equation to compare your DNA with a world-wide database of DNA profiles that are grouped into 60 different countries. You are provided with a list of the top 10 countries where your genetic markers are most similar the people who live there now. Here’s a more detailed explanation from an FAQ on ConnectMyDNA’s site of how the results are tabulated.

Population Genetics is a branch of genetics that focuses on how frequently genes occur in a population and once determined, how frequently combinations of genes (genotypes) should occur. For example, if a gene has two forms (alleles) in a population, they can be referred to as x and y. Allele x is found at a frequency of 10% in the population while allele y is found at a frequency of 90% (total adds up to 100%). A different population may have the same two alleles, but their frequencies may be different. Since each person contains two copies of a gene, one from each biological parent, there are three possible genotypes; x/x, x/y, and y/y. These three genotypes will occur in a frequency proportional to the individual allele frequencies and can be calculated using a standard Population Genetics equation known as the Hardy-Weinberg Equation. In this case the three genotypes are expected to occur at a frequency of: x/x is (0.1 x 0.1) = 1%; x/y is (2 x 0.1 x 0.9) = 18%; y/y = (0.9 x 0.9) = 81%.

ConnectMyDNA™ uses these principles in providing information about the population groups you share the most statistical similarity. Since the markers used to generate your unique DNA profile are weakly affiliated with ancestry, your connection will likely not match your expectations in terms of ancestry.

In addition to receiving the list of the top 10 countries where the people’s DNA is most similar to yours, ConnectMyDNA also provides you with a Gene Ring. This is a graphical representation of your DNA. Sort of like your own genetic fingerprint.

A few days after accepting the task to write about ConnectMyDNA, I received a small DNA collection kit in the mail that contained a self-addressed postage paid envelope, a barcoded sample holder envelope, instructions and two cotton swabs that were sealed in a sterile package. Collecting my DNA was a simple matter of rubbing one swab inside my Left cheek for 30 seconds to collect cells and then doing the same thing with the remaining swab on my Right cheek. The swabs were then sealed in the sample envelope, placed in the postage paid envelope and dropped it in the mail.

You’ll notice that I didn’t mention anything about filling out forms with my personal details. That’s because the information about your DNA is kept private and is only traced through a bar code on the sample envelope. You don’t have to divulge your name or address. However you will need a valid email address in order to create an account on the ConnectMyDNA website to view your results.

A few weeks after I mailed the sample, I received my results. They were definitely NOT what I had expected. I had expected Germany to be the #1 country where people have DNA similar to me.

My top country is actually Mongolia! Who knew?! Not me. Germany isn’t even on my 10 ten list! I was very surprised by this. It is important to remember that the countries listed have people with the most similarity to my DNA, which is not an indication of my heritage. The only thing that comes to mind is how sad I was when the local Mongolian BBQ place when out of business. Now I know why! ;)

In addition to the top 10 country list, you also get a Gene Ring which is a representation of your 13 DNA markers. What does this graphical ring mean? ConnectMyDNA explains it better than I can:

All of this is accomplished by converting your numeric DNA test results into graphical data and applying it to a circular pattern of 13 rings that represent the 13 CODIS loci; a standard of identifying markers defined by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Contained in each of the 13 rings are green markers which identify the 2 allelevalues you inherit from your parents (1 from your mother and 1 from your father). The color and position of each marker on a ring represents the numeric values of your DNA profile – much like how the hands on a clock point to the correct time. It is the combined sequence of your green markers that makes the Gene Ring™ a unique pattern to you.

No two Gene Rings™ are alike, but some are more connected than others and discovering those connections is what ConnectMyDNA™ is all about!

Getting this info was fun and interesting and has made me want to go further and have another DNA test. This time to trace my ancestry. I’d also like to have my sister do the ConnectMyDNA test to see if she gets the same results as I did. I’m thinking it should be the same since we have the same mother and father.

If you’re interested in seeing how your DNA connects you to people around the world, ConnectMyDNA is offering a discount code that will bring the cost of the test down from the normal $89 to only $29.

Discount code: IZEA290512

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Tracing your Ancestry is About the Past. ConnectMyDNA is Now. originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 26, 2012 at 9:00 am.

]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/26/tracing-your-ancestry-is-about-the-past-connectmydna-is-now/feed/ 2 Koubachi Gives your Houseplants a Voice http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/koubachi-gives-your-houseplants-a-voice/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/koubachi-gives-your-houseplants-a-voice/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 19:00:12 +0000 Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97035

If you are one of the many people that struggle with the dreaded “Black thumb” affliction, there is a solution. Just place a Koubachi WiFi plant sensor in the soil next to one of your potted plants and it will gather temperature, moisture and light information that will help you keep your plant alive and thriving. Using an iOS or Android app, the Koubachi sensor will tell you when you need to water the plant, fertilize it, move it to a better lighted or cooler area, or just lovingly stroke its leaves. Ok it won’t tell you to stroke its leaves… that would just be weird. The price to keep your plants perky doesn’t come cheap though. At €130.00, which is about $162.00 here in the US, this gadget is pretty expensive. It’s up to you to decide if you think Buddy the Begonia or Frank the Ficus is worth it.

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Seems like everybody in the music industry has their own headphone brand now, and SMS Audio and 50 Cent have teamed up for his brand.  The line has earbuds and wireless or wired over-ear headphones, and 50 Cent’s line has a difference.  For every domestic sale of headphones from the SMS Audio website, a donation of 250 meals will be made to Feeding America.  The Sync by 50 are the wireless over-ear entry in the line.  They are available in black, silver obsidian, and white.  They feature 40mm drivers, memory foam cushions, and passive noise cancellation.  Their 3.5mm wireless transmitter lets you move up to 50 feet away from the music source, while still enjoying the 16-bit lossless digital sound.  They have full on-board controls with bass boost, volume control, and mute; there’s a wired mic cable, too.  You can connect up to four pairs of headphones to a single source.  The Sync by 50 come with a hard-shell carrying case and sell for $399.95.

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The DeLorme inReach is the first affordable 2-way Satellite Communicator on the market. When you go camping, boating or traveling, you may think your cell phone will be there for you to get you out of an emergency situation. But only 10% of the world actually has cell phone coverage. Designed for remote or high-risk environments, the inReach uses the Iridium global satellite network, which means it will work from the North Pole to the South Pole and everywhere in between. The inReach offers an SOS button that will contact emergency services for quick help. It also features a bread crumb feature that will map your waypoints to aid rescuers and allow your loved ones back home to track your progress and even ping the unit to see your current location. The inReach can even interface via Bluetooth with your iPhone or Android phone to send SMS messages, email, post to Facebook and twitter. Priced at $249.95, with annual satellite subscriptions beginning at $9.95 per month. Four-month seasonal plans are also available.

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]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/delorme-inreach-lets-you-go-off-the-grid-without-going-off-the-grid/feed/ 5 weeSteady – Tool for Jiggle-free Video Capture http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/weesteady-tool-for-jiggle-free-video-capture/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/weesteady-tool-for-jiggle-free-video-capture/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:40 +0000 Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97015

The weeSteady is a polished stainless steel grip that attaches to a standard sized tripod socket providing extra stabilization while recording video with small point and shoot cameras, iPhones and other smart phones. Gripping the weeSteady as shown in that first picture provides for a more natural shooting posture, which translates to less shake. To use it with your small point and shoot camera, you just screw it into the tripod mount. Smart phone and iPhone users will need a tripod adapter for their device that is not included with the weeSteady. This is a crowd funded project on indigogo. They are seeking $9000 to bring the product to market. I think it looks really slick, but I’m not sure I’d want to carry it around with me. What do you guys think?

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weeSteady – Tool for Jiggle-free Video Capture originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 25, 2012 at 10:00 am.

]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/weesteady-tool-for-jiggle-free-video-capture/feed/ 0 Give Dad the Gift of Preparedness for Father’s Day with the Eton FRX3 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/give-dad-the-gift-of-preparedness-for-fathers-day-with-the-eton-frx3/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/give-dad-the-gift-of-preparedness-for-fathers-day-with-the-eton-frx3/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:34 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97049

We’ve featured Eton radios on The Gadgeteer before, and I’ve gotten to try two of them myself.   They offer a lot of features for a low price, and the Eton American Red Cross FRX3 is no different.  It’s Ni-MH battery charges with the included power adapter or from the built-in solar panel or the hand turbine crank.  The AM, FM, and WB digital radio with display provide you with emergency news and weather information and the built-in USB charger keeps you in touch with the outside world by keeping your phone charged.  There’s even a glow-in-the-dark indicator around the solar panel to help you find it in the dark.  The Eton American Red Cross FRX3 is $60 at Eton.

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]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/give-dad-the-gift-of-preparedness-for-fathers-day-with-the-eton-frx3/feed/ 2 Deal of the Day – Dell XPS 8500 Core i7 “Ivy Bridge” Desktop http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/deal-of-the-day-dell-xps-8500-core-i7-ivy-bridge-desktop/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/25/deal-of-the-day-dell-xps-8500-core-i7-ivy-bridge-desktop/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 12:10:44 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97043

Friday’s LogicBUY Deal is the Dell XPS 8500 Core i7 “Ivy Bridge” Desktop for $849.99.  Base configuration features:  3rd generation Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB SATA III hard drive, DVD Burner, Wireless-N, Bluetooth 4.0, 1GB Radeon HD 7570 graphics, 19-in-1 card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS.

$899.99 – $50 instant savings = $849.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires May 28, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.

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Deal of the Day – Dell XPS 8500 Core i7 “Ivy Bridge” Desktop originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 25, 2012 at 8:10 am.

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If you’re looking to skin your iPad or iPhone, you’ve probably already been shopping various sites that offer ho-hum skins that are far from unique. Never fear, we’re here to make sure you don’t blend in. Stick them on and stick out with BCO Skins. They offer military skins, glow in the dark skins, metal, wood, chrome and three types of carbon fiber skins. If you’re a “hero” (active military, police, or firemen) they will even give you a 50% discount.Don’t be boring. Go check them out.

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BCO Skins – Not just the same old skins originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

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Incase makes a great iPad kit, called the Travel Kit Plus.  Now, they’ve turned their attention to the iPod and iPhone.  The Dop Kit for iPod and iPhone is made of weather-resistant nylon with heavy-duty YKK zipper pulls with closed-seam construction.  Inside is a velour-lined pocket for the device and mesh pockets for charging cables, earbuds, and other accessories.  There’s even more room in the exterior zippered pocket.  The Dop measures 7.25″ x 5.5″ x 2.25″, and you may find that other smartphones fit inside, too.  The Dop Kit for iPod and iPhone is available in graphite gray for $34.99.

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Incase Dop Kit for iPod and iPhone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

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Laptop Buying Guide 2012 [affiliate link] is an eBook for readers who are getting ready to buy a new laptop and need help making a decision. This guide includes information on hardware, brands, and the experience you’ll have after the laptop is home. By the end you will be prepared with all of the information needed to make a smart purchasing decision.

There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The Gadgeteer to earn some some affiliate fees that can help us to bring you more cool product reviews.

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Snag a copy of “Laptop Buying Guide 2012″ originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 24, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

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This post brought to you by IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

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You probably already post photos and videos on your Twitter and Facebook accounts, so why not earn some money while doing it?  With Staree from IZEA, the world leader in Social Media Sponsorship, you’ll continue to post photos and videos and share them with friends and family.  The difference is you’ll use the Staree app to post your files to Staree.com.  Traffic to your content earns you money.  Staree “creates new ways for influencers to earn money and new marketing opportunities for advertisers.” Staree is open to all, from Hollywood celebrities to “everyday people.”  You must apply to be a member by connecting your Facebook or Twitter account, or both if you’d like.  Once accepted, you’ll use Staree as your photo and video app.  You can upload your content at Staree.com or by using mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. 

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You’ll be able to copyright your materials and to customize your profile.  Advertising on your media files is targeted to their content and product placement in the photos and videos.  The more traffic to your Tweets or Facebook entry, the more you’ll earn.  If you’re a great photographer, Staree may even contact you with special offers from advertisers, asking you to take photos with their products.

You’re posting these files anyway, so you should go check out Staree and apply for an account.  Join the ranks of Hollywood celebrities, like Logan Henderson (Friday Night Lights) and Kendall Schmidt (Fraiser, ER).  Who can’t use a little extra money these days?

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Earn Money from the Photos and Videos You Already Post with the Staree Platform originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 24, 2012 at 10:00 am.

]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/24/earn-money-from-the-photos-and-videos-you-already-post-with-the-staree-platform/feed/ 0 Deal of the Day – Logitech Ultimate Ears 600vi Noise-Isolating Earphones http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/24/deal-of-the-day-logitech-ultimate-ears-600vi-noise-isolating-earphones-2/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/24/deal-of-the-day-logitech-ultimate-ears-600vi-noise-isolating-earphones-2/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 13:08:43 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=97000

Thursday’s LogicBUY Deal is the Logitech Ultimate Ears 600vi Noise-Isolating Earphones for $95.99.  Features:  built-in microphone, top-firing drivers, noise-isolating earphones cuts outside noise by 26 dBs, 5 pairs of ear tips, protective case, clothing clip, 2 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, and backed by 2 year warranty.

$119.99 – 20% coupon code = $95.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires May 29, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.

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The wristwatch seems to be making a comeback for smart phone owning geeks. Just last month the Pebble E-Paper Watch set a Kickstarter record when it reached 1 million dollars of funding in 28hrs. Now we have another smart phone extension watch looking for backing on Kickstarter. It’s the Cookoo, an Android and iOS compatible watch that will put simple notifications on your wrist. The watch face has small  icons to let you know when you have a new tweet, email, text message, call, appointment or need to charge your phone. A $50 pledge will get you one of the first edition Cookoo watches.

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Extend your Smart Phone with the Cookoo Watch originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 24, 2012 at 8:00 am.

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Mujjo, a Dutch design brand, introduces The Originals, a new line of handcrafted sleeves made from natural wool felt and organic tanned leather for Apple devices.  Each case has a leather flap, except for the leather iPhone sleeve, and a felt body.  Each bag also has a smart storage compartment for earbuds, papers, and the like.  They are available in brown leather/black felt or white leather/gray felt.  Cases are designed to fit the iPhone, iPad, 13″ MacBook Air, and 13″ MacBook Pro.  They are available for pre-order now at Mujjo and will be available in European stores in June.  There’s a US distributor that will hopefully have them at the same time.  Prices range from €29.95 to €59.95  ($38-$76).

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Mujjo Introduces The Originals Collection for Apple Devices originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

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Backpacks tend to be pretty similar to each other, but the new modular Arkiv Field Pack System from Mission Workshop gives you the ability to customize a bag to fit your needs.  The bags are made with a 1000 denier nylon exterior and a weatherproof urethane coated nylon liner;  “the pack is fabricated with military spec thread and waterproof urethane zippers, and is reinforced with an LDPE frame sheet for support and protection.”  You select a Field Bag in the small (1200 cu. in., $209) or large (2200 cu. in., $229) size and in black or dark gray Cordura or waxed canvas ($30 option for bag, plus $6 each per accessory).  Next, you add accessory pockets to make the bag your own:  the Folio organizer pocket for pens and the like ($68), padded Laptop Case ($86), Tool Pocket ($58), Utility/Cell pocket ($28) for smartphones or cameras, Vertical Roll Top Pocket ($48) for cylindrical objects, like water bottles, or Vertical Zippered Pocket ($52).  Bags may be pre-ordered now.  Shipment is expected to begin on June 15, 2012.

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Mission Workshop Introduces the Arkiv Backpack System originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

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More solar solutions with the Solar KudoCase for the iPad 1, 2 and 3 but with a few extras this time.  While most solar iPad cases only charge your iPad, the KudoCase also has an extended 10A battery and  includes a USB outlet, HDMI port and whistle locator.  The indoor/outdoor solar panel  gives up to an additional 10 days of use based on 2 hours use per day with average light. The case allows multiple viewing angles and is  7/8″ thick and while the extended battery must add some weight,  I can’t find the exact weight on the site.

Keeping with the green solar theme, the case uses organic solar panels, the housing is made of biodegradable grain, and for each unit sold online KudoCase will plant a tree via the Arbor Day Foundation.

Available in black, grey, pink, green and  blue for $199.95 from Kudocase.

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KudoCase Solar Charges Your iPad with Green Power originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 23, 2012 at 10:00 am.

]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/23/kudocase-solar-charges-your-ipad-with-green-power/feed/ 2 Deal of the Day – 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z slim Core i3 Aluminum Laptop with Adobe Elements 9 Bundle for $449.99 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/23/deal-of-the-day-14-dell-inspiron-14z-slim-core-i3-aluminum-laptop-with-adobe-elements-9-bundle-for-449-99/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/23/deal-of-the-day-14-dell-inspiron-14z-slim-core-i3-aluminum-laptop-with-adobe-elements-9-bundle-for-449-99/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:08:04 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=96936

Wednesday’s LogicBUY Deal is the 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z (n411z) Core i3 thin Aluminum Laptop for $449.99.  Features:  4GB RAM, 500GB 5400RPM hard drive, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS, SRS Premium Sound HD, Bluetooth 3.0, two USB 3.0 ports, and mini Display Port.  Comes with a free Adobe Elements 9.0 Photoshop and Premiere bundle.

$599.99 – $150 savings = $449.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires May 23, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.

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Deal of the Day – 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z slim Core i3 Aluminum Laptop with Adobe Elements 9 Bundle for $449.99 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 23, 2012 at 9:08 am.

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To celebrate 30 years in hardware, Microsoft is running a contest on Twitter where they are asking users to share their favorite ‘80s memories with the hashtag #MSHWturns30 for a chance to win a very limited edition 30th Anniversary Arc Touch Mouse. Check out Microsoft’s past 30 years of hardware for more info. Contest details can be found at the bottom of this page.

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Microsoft Hardware Celebrates 30 Years originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 23, 2012 at 8:00 am.

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Plug one end of the Bendi 3.5mm audio cable from IPEVO into the Aux/Line In jack of your stereo and plug the other end into the earphone jack of your iPod Nano or any other tiny audio player. The stiff Bendi cable is bendable, so it doubles as a mount so you don’t have to deal with a rat’s nest of cables. For $14 you get 2 Bendi cables. One is 6.7 inches long and the other one is 5.1 inches long.

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IPEVO Bendi is your Car and iPod Nano’s Best Friend originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 22, 2012 at 2:15 pm.

]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/22/ipevo-bendi-is-your-car-and-ipod-nanos-best-friend/feed/ 5 Is the X-Doria Cubit Case for iPhone 4/4S Also a Toy? http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/22/is-the-x-doria-cubit-case-for-iphone-44s-also-a-toy/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/22/is-the-x-doria-cubit-case-for-iphone-44s-also-a-toy/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:58 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=96872

The Cubit Case from X-Doria fits iPhone 4 or 4S.  The body is shatterproof polycarbonate, available in black or white.  The back of the case has an open grid that can be filled with colored TPU squares that are decorative and cushioning.  The squares can be arranged as desired.  Someone suggested this was a good case for parents, because they could pop the case off and the kid could play with and arrange the TPU squares.  I think you should reserve the toy mode for older kids, because the TPU squares are a choking hazard for younger kids.  The Cubit is $24.99.

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Is the X-Doria Cubit Case for iPhone 4/4S Also a Toy? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

]]> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/22/is-the-x-doria-cubit-case-for-iphone-44s-also-a-toy/feed/ 0 Adonit Writer Plus Keyboard Case for iPad http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/22/adonit-writer-plus-keyboard-case-for-ipad/ http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/05/22/adonit-writer-plus-keyboard-case-for-ipad/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:49 +0000 Janet Cloninger http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=96867

Adonit has a Writer Plus Case for iPad 2, and they’ll soon have a tweaked version for the new iPad.  The Writer Plus has a removable aluminum Bluetooth keyboard with scissor-action keys.  The folio case has a suede interior and a rubber exterior.  The iPad is held in a shell that leaves buttons and connectors exposed, and it works with the folio case to form a stand for the iPad.  The keyboard is removable for greater typing comfort.  The cases have magnets to sleep/wake the iPad and to hold the cover closed.  Adjustments to the magnets is the biggest tweak needed for the new iPad case.  The iPad 2 case is available in black for $99.99, or red or blue for $109.99.  The new iPad case is available only in black right now for $99.99.

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Adonit Writer Plus Keyboard Case for iPad originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 22, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

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Mmm, is it just me or does this video creep you out a bit? The Clothbot was designed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. As a proof of concept model, the Clothbot uses a pair of wheels to grip wrinkles to enable itself to climb around on pieces of cloth like your shirt or trousers. The bot has a moving tail that adjusts its centre of gravity and allows it to change direction.

System and Design of Clothbot: a Robot for Flexible Clothes Climbing was presented at the  2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation.

I’m not sure what uses this will have, but the developers suggest as a toy, a method of “body inspection” or a mobile phone that climbs around on your shoulder while you talk to keep your hands free.

I’m sure this is just a scene from a  horror movie…..Cyberdyne anyone ? :)

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Clothbot – Climb Your Clothes originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 22, 2012 at 10:00 am.

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Tuesday’s LogicBUY Deal is a $100 iTunes card for $80.00.  Best Buy is offering this 20% discount today only.  This is the best price found by LogicBUY since April, 2012.

This deal expires May 22, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.

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Deal of the Day – Expiring: $100 iTunes Gift Card for $80 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 22, 2012 at 9:12 am.

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