September 2009




Clock radio for a 2 iPhone family – iHome iP88

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The last iHome clock radio that we reviewed here on The Gadgeteer was the iHome iH5. Since then, I’ve missed out on a lot of cool products from this company, like their latest one – the iHome iP88. The main feature with this clock radio is the dual iPhone / iPod charging docks. The iP88

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WiFi Body Scale transmits your weight to your iPhone

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Would you like to know how many pounds last weekend’s binge of McDonald’s cheeseburgers, fries and chocolate chip cookies put on your badonka-donk? There’s an app for that! Actually, there’s a scale and an app for that. It’s the WiFi Body Scale from Withings and I want one. First of all, it’s a sleek (.9

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10 reasons why I’m upgrading to another desktop instead of a laptop

I recently posted a short article talking about my problem with trying to decide between buying a desktop or laptop as an upgrade my currently failing 24″ iMac. A lot of you offered me many convincing comments to that post that advised me to go with a laptop (thanks to everyone that shared their opinions).

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Yubz Clipo Bluetooth Retractable Headset Review

Car charger

I’m not fond of starting reviews on a negative slant, but I would like to make clear that I am not a fan of Bluetooth headsets.  I like, no love, Bluetooth technology.  I think it rocks.  But I am one of those rare individuals who honestly doesn’t get this insane thirst to stay connected 24/7

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17-inch laptop? No prob with Timbuk2’s Breakout

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On the heels of the itsy-bitsy T-Pack for netbooks comes Timbuk2‘s new Breakout Messenger, a generously-sized bag designed for your hulking 17″ laptop.  A cross between their Outtawhack Daypack and the Commute Messenger, this seems to be an answer to the critique that even the Large Commute was just not quite large enough for a

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New chumby one – More clock radio, less squishy clock thingy

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Wow, time flies! I reviewed the original Chumby almost two years ago and coming in early November we’ll get a chance to check out a brand new version: the chumby one clock radio. It looks like this new model is focusing more radio features as it has Pandora (and can access other internet radio stations)

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Capture extreme HD footage with the VholdR ContourHD Helmet Cam

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VholdR has just announced the ContourHD 1080p, a wearable HD camcorder that includes a series of mounts for your goggles, helmet, handle bars, vehicle, or anywhere else you want to attach it. It’s the world’s first wearable camcorder that can capture and share 1080p video (1920×1280). It has a water resistant aluminum and fiberglass body

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DoubleSight Flex Stands let you use multiple monitors with style

DoubleSight Quad Monitor Flex Stand

After writing up the article on DoubleSight Displays‘ new USB displays, I did a little exploring of the rest of their website, and it appears that they specialize in multi-monitor setups. I’ve never really given much thought to a multi-monitor stand, as I’ve never had more than two monitors at once, but after looking at

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DoubleSight ups the USB display ante

DoubleSight 190u

If you’ve been looking for a simple way to physically expand your computer desktop, you now have a few more options.  DoubleSight Displays has announced the release of their Smart USB line of USB LCD displays, ranging in price from $120 for a 7-inch display to $160 for a 9-inch display with a built-in webcam. 

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Vtech Expandable Cordless Phone System LS6245 Review

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I’ve been using the VTech 6042 Two Handset Cordless Phone System since reviewing it a little over 2 years ago. It’s been a decent phone and  answer machine, but after 2 years, I’m ready to try something different. How about another VTech phone? I’m replacing the 6042 system with the Vtech Expandable Cordless Phone System

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MvixUSA celebrates their 4th anniversary by giving you a gift

To celebrate MvixUSA’s 4th Anniversary, they are giving away a free retractable Ethernet cable to the first 1000 claims! No need to purchase anything, simply go to their site and fill up the form and the Ethernet cable will be on its way to your home. This cable allows you to connect a HTPC like

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Shortcovers iPhone eBook reader app v2.0 just added to app store

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I just received word that version 2.0 of the Shortcovers iPhone eBook reader application has been added to the app store. I’ve not had the opportunity to try this particular reader and have only just recently heard about it. The news that they have released a new version caused me to go to the app

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Vtech DS6321 uses Bluetooth to download your cell phone contacts

Vtech’s new DS6321-3 is a 3 handset system that has the ability to download your mobile phone contacts via Bluetooth. This is the first analog phone system with this ability. The system costs under $100, which is a great deal for a system with 3 handsets (it only requires one phone line connection to the

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