2012

Microsoft Wireless Mobile 3500 Mouse Limited Editions Artist Series Review

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Two years ago, Bill Kuch reviewed Microsoft’s Wireless Mobile 3500 mouse. Microsoft is still selling this popular mouse and has just added a new line of limited edition artist series versions. Nothing has changed with the hardware, but if you want a wireless mouse with a little extra style, check out my quick review.

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NewerTech Power2U AC/USB Outlet Review

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For a majority of us (especially those who regularly visit the Gadgeteer), the number of power-hungry tech-devices we must plug in is ever growing. Keeping those devices charged up while keeping the cable clutter down is a never-ending effort. To assist tech-toy junkies accomplish just that, NewerTechnology has released the Power2U AC/USB wall outlet, which replaces

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Digital Innovations Nest Earbud Protector Review

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Digital Innovations has created one of my favorite gadget accessories of 2012. It’s the Nest Earbud Protector. If you use earbud type earphones to listen to music, you’ll love the Nest because it solves the age-old problem of tangled earbud cables. This little storage accessory is one of those products that is simple and so

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Customizable iRoom iDock Wall Mount Now Available for iPad

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Bracketron recently introduced a customizable version of their iRoom iDock for iPad.  The iRoom iDock is installed into your wall, and it is equipped with an Ethernet cable and a powered dock to charge your iPad while it’s in the mount.  You have full use of the iPad’s functions while it’s in the dock.  It’s

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Boats-To-Go MP3 Boombox Review

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Back in 1984 (geesh, I’m old) I received a wonderful Christmas present.  It was my very first boom box, and it had dual tape decks and a radio, and a line-in jack to plug up a microphone.  I didn’t want one of those single tape deck boom boxes, no sir. I wanted to be big

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EnChroma Sunglasses Give People with Color Blindness Better Color Vision

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Hundreds of million people worldwide suffer from protanomalous and deuteranomalous CVD (otherwise known as red/green color blindness). This problem is more common in men, with an estimated 1 in 12 having some sort of color related vision deficiency. My Dad is color blind and so is my boss. Women can also have this problem, but it’s

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Replace Your Red Party Cup with My Eco Can

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The My Eco Can from Molla Space is a reusable, refillable plastic can that will take the place of paper or plastic cups.  The can is made of PLA (poly-lactic acid) plastic that’s BPA-free and can be completely broken back down into harmless natural products (in an industrial composting facility) when you no longer need

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Design a New iPhone Case Each Day with the UBling! Case

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A company called Bling My Thing makes smartphone cases, many decorated with Swarovski Elements crystals.  These are very attractive cases – but what if you get bored with your accessories quickly?  For those people who do like frequent change, or perhaps can’t find just the design they want, Bling My Thing is introducing the UBling!

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Spotlight Shifter 1.0 LED Torch/Flashlight Review

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In the  1990s for me there was only one EDC (Every Day Carry) flashlight, and that was the Mini Maglite AA.  Its small size, aluminum construction, adjustable spot to flood light beam,  ruggedness, water resistance, candle mode, and spare bulb in tail made this so versatile for me. From in my toolkit for work, to

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Julie’s Gadget Diary – Martha Stewart Ain’t Got Nothing on Me

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If you read my review of the Midori Traveller’s notebook, you might remember that I thought it was insanely priced for just a square piece of leather with a couple holes punched in the spine and some elastic bands to hold it closed. After that review, I ended up ordering a BIG piece of leather

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Rekindle Your Love for Your Kindle – Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Paperwhite Devices

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Amazon’s gone big with the release of 5 new Kindle devices: 2 eBook readers and 3 Android tablets. The new Kindle Paperwhite ereader is available in a WiFi-only and a 3G version.  This reader has a new screen with 62% more pixels and increased contrast.  A built-in front light allows you to easily read in low

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