Andy Jacobs

Catholic, husband, father, engineer. Purdue Boilermaker. Dad of pugs. Collector of Star Wars. Practicioner of fitness. Drinker of beers.

Pally Pals: Trapezoidal, Foldable, Bobbly & Fun

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Bobble heads.  Cool, right?  How about a trapezoidal-shaped bobble head that you construct yourself by downloading a template, printing on cardstock, cutting, folding and gluing it?  Too good to be true?  Check out Pally Pal Paper Toys.  They have a growing inventory of Pal designs in several categories or download a blank template and create […]

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Leatherman Squirt PS4 Packs a Lot into a Little

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Standard pocket knife not cutting it for you?  Need a few more tools your pocket, but not more bulk?  Only 2.5 in long, the Leatherman Squirt PS4 is a little gem that packs no less than 9 tools into a keychain-sized package.  In fact, it’s one of a very few multi-tools that includes both pliers

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Conceal & carry your EDC with Bill’s Urban Wallet

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Are you an EDC junkie?  Got a bunch of gadgety essentials bouncing around in your pockets or bag?  Organize ’em with Bill’s Custom Cases.  Bill is a one-man show that produces cases in several shapes and sizes made from rugged materials to protect all manner of small objects.  Among them is the patented Urban Wallet

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This is no cave. It’s a Space Slug Oven Mitt.

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Who can forget Han Solo’s famous line, delivered with such matter-of-fact serenity in the face of imminent doom?  With this official Space Slug Oven Mitt from Star Wars Shop, you can re-enact that famous scene every time you grab your cookie sheet from the oven or kabob from the grill.  About 12 in long and

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‘Upcycled’ Seatbelt Wallet Looks Indestructible

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Here at The Gadgeteer, you may have noticed our enthusiasm for wallets.  Well, here’s another.  Like all products from Australian indie label interrobang, the Men’s SeatBelt Wallet is made entirely from “upcycled” seat belts.  This black bifold wallet features 8 card slots, an oversized cash section, 2 spaces behind the cards for receipts and the

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Christmas!! App for iPhone is Jolly Fun

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The staff here at The Gadgeteer takes great pride in going to exhaustive lengths to bring you content that is both relevant and gadgety.  Scouring the iTunes App Store, I found this cute little app entitled simply Christmas!!.  Among other features, it has Christmas songs, wintry wallpapers, games and even an Advent calendar.  And best

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Phosphor World Time Curved E-Ink Watch Review

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As an amateur horologist, my interest jumped up a tick when Julie posted the news item on the recently-released Phosphor World Time Curved E-Ink Watch.   Though I favor rather largish, shall we say ‘robust’ watches, the Phosphor E-Ink watch line’s appearance, with its unique display technology and case style, was intriguing, so I was happy

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Selvedge Sleeves: denim hipsterwear for your stuff

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Want a case for your iPhone or iPad, but hard plastic or silicone aren’t your style?  Check out Selvedge Sleeves from MS&Co.  Your iGadget fits snug in the durable denim, which also provides a soft interior for scratch protection.  Models are available for iPhone  ($28, shown at left) , iPad ($48, wool-lined), glasses ($38, also

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Timbuk2 Animal Prints Spotted in the Wild

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Fancy yourself an adventurer, but surfing with Safari is more your speed?  Timbuk2 has released some new, limited-edition, animal print messenger bags.  The Zebra, Giraffe and Python messenger bags, in printed canvas with designs mimicking their Wild Kingdom namesakes, are each available in Small ($100) and Medium ($110) sizes.  All include standard Timbuk2 messenger bag

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The Dark Side Burns Hot in this Toaster

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Remember “crispy Anakin” after his foolhardy attempt to best Obi-Wan and subsequent lava bath on the planet Mustafar?  Ah, good times.  Now you can burn the iconic visage of the galaxy’s most infamous Sith Lord right into your breakfast with this Darth Vader Toaster from ThinkGeek.  It’s got two pop-up slots and an adjustable temperature

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Wear Your Favorite Team’s Schedule on Your Wrist

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Wish you knew in an instant what time your favorite team is playing?  Game Time‘s patented Schedule Watch comes pre-loaded with game date, time, location and opponent for your favorite team or any team in your sport.  Update it for $10/year by downloading new schedules to your PC, then syncing with the supplied USB cable. 

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Carry and conceal your gadgets while all gussied up

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Wish you could carry your indispensably favorite gadgets on your person and look sharp at a board (bored?) meeting at the same time?  Impossible, you say?  SCOTTeVEST doesn’t.  The latest in their line of gadget-concealing clothing is the deceptively simple-named SeV Sport Coat.   With a traditional 3-button tailored fit, it features 24 (!) NoBulge

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Hide gadgets ninja-style with a Takino Shirt

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If you’re on this site, you’re a gadgetophile, which probably means you lug around a lot of gadgets.  But what to do if you can’t or don’t want to haul a messenger bag, but you feel the need to have your phone, music player, earbuds, camera, wallet, keys, passport, pen, multitool, breath mints and maybe

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Hazard 4 Tonto Mini Messenger Bag Review

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Since 9/11 there has been increased popularity in military-inspired products.  Known as ‘tactical’ gear (or ‘tacticool’ by some), many of these items go beyond merely inspiration and are in fact quite well designed and built and are functional and rugged.  Civilian Lab, a company in this tactical gear this category, has a growing portfolio that

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