by Julie on November 10, 2011 · 6 comments
in Android related, Bluetooth Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod related, News
There seems to be a gazillion Bluetooth keyboards available for the iPad and other tablets, but most of them are designed specifically for one device and are often built into a case that can only accommodate that device. The ZAGGkeys FLEX keyboard from ZAGG looks like an interesting alternative because it’s device agnostic. It can be used with Apple [...]
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by Brett Cooper on October 15, 2011 · 3 comments
Of late, I have been reviewing iPad stands and accessories. This past week I was asked to take a look at a promising stand for the iPad, the iHolder from Pyramid Distribution. The marketing for the iHolder 2 states that “it duplicates the design of the iMac – providing the perfect home for your iPad.” [...]
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by Julie on October 10, 2011 · 6 comments
If you haven’t gone fully digital and still takes notes with a pen, you might be interested in the new A4 Digital pen from APEN. Full press release after the jump. It’s a digitizing pen that does not require a special pad of paper. Just clip the receiver to the top of your notepad and [...]
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by Ken Schoenberg on October 2, 2011 · 28 comments
So, the Amazon “Kindle Fire” tablet is now reality and I believe it will be a big seller. At $199 it is within shouting distance of that “no brainer” gadget purchase price. Best of all, for us consumers, Amazon is forcing the rest of the tablet market to prove their value and “reason for being”. [...]
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by Julie on September 30, 2011 · 6 comments
The Griffin Multidock is a steel enclosed iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch charging system that can charge up to 10 devices (or link 3 Multidocks for a capacity of 30 devices) at one time. Connect a Mac to it to to serve as a host computer to sync your apps, media and other content through iTunes. [...]
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LEGO Life of George takes iOS gaming into a new direction where games aren’t 100% virtual anymore. This game comes with 144 bricks and a Playmat. The idea is that the iPhone / iPod Touch app shows you a model and it’s your task to build it as quickly and as accurate as you can. [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on September 26, 2011 · 9 comments
ShopKeep is a full point-of-sale system using an iPad instead of a cash register. The ShopKeep app is free, but it does require a monthly charge. With ShopKeep, you’ll be able to ring up customers on a screen customized for your products, print a paper receipt, open the cash drawer for change, take credit cards [...]
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by Ken Schoenberg on September 20, 2011 · 8 comments
About a year and a half ago Steve Jobs introduced the iPad and declared that we were now in the “Post PC Era”. I purchased an iPad, then I bought an Asus eee Transformer (with dock) and finally bought an HP TouchPad. They all do about the same things with various strengths and weaknesses; overall [...]
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by Julie on September 17, 2011 · 9 comments
The stylus is making a comeback in a big way this year. We’ve reviewed quite a few here on The Gadgeteer (see the list of related posts below for just a few of them…). I’m still trying to find the BEST stylus out there and I’m thinking that the XStylus Touch might be it. I [...]
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by Ken Schoenberg on September 12, 2011 · 10 comments
Well, it appears that someone in the tablet industry watched what happened last month with the HP TouchPad and may have taken notes. Engadget is reporting, and Fusion Garage has confirmed, that the Grid10′s previously announced prices of $499 for their 16-gigabyte WiFi model, and $599 for the 16-gigabyte 3G/WiFi models were reduced to $299 [...]
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by Ken Schoenberg on September 4, 2011 · 19 comments
in Android related, Articles, eBook Readers and Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod related, News
The forthcoming Amazon tablet is now officially leaked thanks to MG Siegler’s (TechCrunch) hand’s-on look at the device. It’s going to be a 7-inch color touch-screen with no physical buttons running Android…well, sort of. Amazon has elected to use a version of Android prior to 2.2 (Most new Android-based tablets are running 3.2 or the [...]
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by Brett Cooper on August 31, 2011 · 1 comment
in Android related, Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod related, Reviews
With all of the accessories available for your iPad, Kindle, Nook, TouchPad, Xoom, or other tablets, it isn’t surprising that there are some great accessories and some not so good ones on the market. Knowing which ones to consider for your own use can be a challenge at best, so I am always excited to [...]
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by Julie on August 24, 2011 · 0 comments
Do you enjoy making art with your iPad or Android tablet? If so, you probably prefer using a stylus instead of your finger when drawing. There are quite a few capacitive styli on the market, and now there’s another. Ten One Design, the company that has brought us the Pogo Stylus has just announced the [...]
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by Julie on August 15, 2011 · 0 comments
If you’re looking for a sleeve that will protect your iPad 2 (or original iPad) and help the environment at the same time, check out the iPad 2 Soul Sleeve from Day of the Thread. Let’s take a look.
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by Smythe Richbourg on August 13, 2011 · 5 comments
in iPhone, iPad, iPod related, Reviews, Tablet Computers and Gear, Travel Gear
Carrying a keyboard for long typing sessions on a portable device can be a hassle. There are many keyboards that can connect, cases that contain keyboards, and stands that make the combination more useful. I recently purchased a case from InCase that is custom made for the Apple BlueTooth keyboard, and designed to also serve [...]
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by Julie on August 8, 2011 · 0 comments
The Apple iPad might be a cutting edge gadget, but that doesn’t mean you can’s dress it up in a case that will give it an old world charm. The Vintcase is an attractive leather case that will turn your iPad into a journal from centuries ago. Let’s check it out.
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by Julie on July 26, 2011 · 15 comments
in Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod related, Reviews, Tablet Computers and Gear
There isn’t a shortage of bags and sleeves designed for carrying an iPad or any other similarly sized tablet device. Finding one that matches your particular style might take a bit of shopping though. In an effort to give you yet another option, I want to show you the WaterField iPad Travel Express which can [...]
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by Julie on July 25, 2011 · 3 comments
The Griffin StompBox is a programmable multi-functional foot controller that interfaces with the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, enabling virtual guitar effects for any instrument that takes a 1/4-inch jack such as a guitar, bass guitar, electric violin or keyboard. StompBox was created to work with Frontier Design’s iShred LIVE app to allow musicians to [...]
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by Julie on July 17, 2011 · 2 comments
Remember the Bone HORN speaker amplifier for the iPhone? Now they have a version for the iPad 2. The HORN is a silicone adapter that fits on the bottom of the iPad 2 and uses acoustic science to amplify the sound from the built-in speakers by 15 decibels without using any additional battery power. There’s [...]
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by Karen Nelson on June 25, 2011 · 1 comment
ClamCase has developed a nifty product to make you iPad 2 seem and feel more like a netbook. This product has been around for the iPad, but has received a makeover to become iPad 2 specific. The case’s shell has cutouts to accommodate the back camera and built-in iPad speakers. It has four unique positions: keyboard case, [...]
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