Gadgeteer reader Tony N sent me an email asking me to take a look at a Kickstarter project that he thought I’d find interesting. It’s for a very unique stylus that actually rolls up when you want to use it and then unrolls into a flat sheet that sticks to the outside of the iPad’s [...]
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by Bill Henderson on June 27, 2012 · 5 comments
Of all the speakers I have heard based on Apple’s Airplay technology, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air sounds the best. It has a presence and detail unmatched in other speakers. That said, it costs a whopping $600, making it unrealistic for the vast majority of people who want to experience the convenience of using [...]
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Tagged as: Airplay, Docking station and speaker, iPad, iPhone
by Julie on June 24, 2012 · 0 comments
The problem with most iPad stands is that they are designed to work on a flat surface like a desk and don’t work well on your lap. tablift is an iPad stand for any location including your office, your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. Featuring bendable legs and a holder with 3 different [...]
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by Julie on June 17, 2012 · 3 comments
The Smarter Stand is a great little add-on for your existing Apple Smart Cover or Smart Case. The Smarter Stand consists of two specially molded clips that slide on the sides of the Smart Cover to immobilize the folds, creating a stand. As an example, you can slide one clip over the first fold and [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on June 14, 2012 · 20 comments
Today, we’re doing Point-Counterpoint with Apple Smart Case reviews. Douglas Forrester liked his case, and I didn’t like mine. Julie thought people might be interested in a different take on the Smart Case. I love Apple’s Smart Cover, and I’ve used them on both my iPad 2 and my new iPad. I love the protection [...]
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Tagged as: Cases and covers, iPad
by Julie on June 6, 2012 · 4 comments
The Cashbox from Happy Owl Studio turns an iPad into a cash register/point-of-sale system. You supply the iPad and Happy Owl Studio supplies the Square credit card reader, industry standard Vasario 1416 APG Cash Drawer, Star TSP 650 receipt printer and your choice of 3 snazzy looking bamboo housing styles. Being techy and snazzy comes [...]
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by Julie on June 2, 2012 · 5 comments
There’s no doubt that gaming on the iPad and Android tablets is extremely popular. But if you’re like me, you really miss the feel and control that an analog joystick provides. I’ve tried a couple stick-on joysticks like the Fling and Joystick-it (see links below), but they always leave me wanting more. The Roam MobileOS Game [...]
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I’ve been trying two new art apps on my iPad this week. One is Doodle.ly and the other is SketchBook Ink. One is like Twitter for doodlers and the other is a spinoff app from Autodesk’s popular SketchBook Pro app. This isn’t really a review, but more of a quick look at both apps.
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by Julie on May 30, 2012 · 0 comments
I’ve tried all kinds of iPad apps that can turn the tablet into a musical instrument. There are piano apps, drum apps, guitar apps, etc. They are all fun to play with, but this is the first time I’ve actually been thoroughly impressed with one. Ian told us about the Futulele app a few months ago, but [...]
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Samson’s new Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller is piano style keyboard with 49 velocity-sensitive keys, dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, as well as Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels. Designed with the iPad in mind, the Carbon 49 features an integrated iPad slot and can be used with your favorite MIDI apps via Apple’s iPad Camera [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on May 9, 2012 · 2 comments
There’s been some discussion recently on The Gadgeteer about alternative keyboard cases for the iPad – something to accommodate the full-sized Apple wireless keyboard and that can be used on your lap as well as a tabletop. There’s a Kickstarter project that addresses part of this wishlist; unfortunately, it’s not going to work on your [...]
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Tagged as: iPad, keyboard case
by Janet Cloninger on May 4, 2012 · 0 comments
If you’re looking for a speaker dock that’s sure to cost more than your iPad, look no further than the Beoplay A3 from Bang & Olufsen. The Beoplay A3 is made of ABS plastic and aluminum; it comes with rubber collars to work with any iPad. It’s a 2.1 stereo system with three 0.5″ tweeters [...]
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Tagged as: iPad, sound dock
by Ian Lim on May 4, 2012 · 3 comments
The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio not only protects both the front and back of your new iPad or iPad 2 but also gives you a solar-powered Bluetooth keyboard. It’s powered by light, even low-light and lamp light. Based on an average usage of 2 hours a day, when fully charged the keyboard is reported to last [...]
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Tagged as: iPad, iPad case, iPad case with Bluetooth keyboard
by Julie on May 2, 2012 · 2 comments
The Cooler Master ARC stand helps you tidy your desktop by placing your Macbook Pro in a space-saving vertical orientation when you’re using an external display, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals. When you’re not using the ARC with your MBP, you can use it with your iPad. A smaller slot will hold the tablet in [...]
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by Janet Cloninger on April 27, 2012 · 13 comments
The Brydge iPad keyboard case, a Kickstarter project, looks very promising. It features a full-sized keyboard in an aerospace-grade aluminum body, and it has a patent-pending hinge system that uses friction and magnets to securely hold your iPad – even when you try to shake it apart. The hinge rotates through almost 180-degrees, so you’ll [...]
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Tagged as: Bluetooth keyboard, iPad
by Julie on April 24, 2012 · 4 comments
in Audio, Video, TV Gear, Bluetooth Gear, iPhone, iPad, iPod, News
The iHome iDM5 is a Bluetooth keyboard speaker system for smartphones and tablets. It features a full sized keyboard along with speakers and a microphone that offer speakerphone and streaming audio capability. The speakers have SoundClear® Voice echo cancellation and Music 3D technology along with SRS TruBass sound enhancement. If all that doesn’t get you interested, the iDM5 [...]
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by Julie on April 20, 2012 · 10 comments
in Android related, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Reviews, Tablets, Ultra Portables
A couple of years ago I reviewed a very unique Canadian made stylus called the oStylus. It had a very unique design with a bullseye style swivel tip. At the time I really liked the stylus because it made it much easier to draw due to the fact that I was able to see the [...]
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by Dave Rees on April 5, 2012 · 28 comments
My original invisibleSHIELD for the (first) iPad review has been my most grrr’d/scorned review by far. Folks disliked ZAGG‘s protective film for a multitude of reasons. But I liked the protection and additional grip the original invisibleSHIELD gave my iPad. Even though I have passed that iPad onto a friend, the film continues to protect [...]
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Tagged as: iPad, Screen protector for iPad
by Julie on March 27, 2012 · 2 comments
Avid Studio for iPad Version: 1.0.1 Size: 30.5 MB I enjoy using iMovie on my iMac and Macbook Air to make short video clips for my reviews or just for the heck of it. I’ve tried the mobile version of iMovie on my iPad and iPhone but didn’t find it to be anywhere close to [...]
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by Julie on March 25, 2012 · 48 comments
The anticipation for a new gadget can often be more exciting than getting the actual product in your hands. Apple’s new iPad definitely offers some nice updates with the Retina display, 4G and improved camera, but is it a worthy upgrade for someone that already has an iPad 2? Janet, Dave and I are here to [...]
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