Janet Cloninger

Easily transfer data from your old PC to your new Windows 8 PC with this Belkin cable

belkin easy transfer cable windows8

The Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 8 from Belkin will do just that – make transferring data to your new Windows 8 PC a snap.  The 8-ft long cable comes with Microsoft Easy Transfer software (on CD).  You simply insert the CD in the old computer and launch the transfer utility, then put the CD […]

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X-Doria SleeveStand for iPad mini

x doria sleevestand ipad mini

The SleeveStand from X-Doria will protect your iPad mini during travel, and it can serve as a stand when you need one.  The SleeveStand is a padded sleeve with a zippered end to completely enclose the iPad mini when it needs protection, but it removes completely to allow you to use the mini caseless.  You

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Tidy your desk with the Cube and Clutch stands from Cooler Master

cooler master cube and clutch stands

Cooler Master has introduced a tablet stand and a laptop stand to make your workspace tidier.  First up is the Cube stand for 7″ to 11″ tablets.  The Cube (left) is made of aluminum, and it has rubber surfaces to prevent scratches to your tablet computer.  It adjusts smoothly through 135 degrees, so you can

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Eton Corporation Announces the Boost Line Mobile Charging Solutions

eton boostturbine and boostbloc chargers

Eton Corporation produces a variety of emergency preparedness gear, and they are expanding their line with two dedicated charging solutions.  First up (right photo) is their BoostTurbine Series chargers.  The BoostTurbine2000 (2000mAh for $59) and BoostTurbine1000 (1000mAh for $49) feature a rechargeable lithium battery and a hand-turbine power generator that serves as a “back up for

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WaterField announces the Outback Sleeve (and seven others) for the iPad mini and the iPad 4

waterfield outback sleeve ipad mini

WaterField Designs has announced the Outback Sleeve for the iPad mini or the iPad (generations 2-4).  The Outback is made of waxed canvas with your choice of Chocolate or Grizzly leather trim.  It’s available in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.  You can keep it simple as a sleeve, or you can add D-rings for

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G-Project’s G-Grip Bluetooth speaker takes a licking

g project g grip speaker

We recently told you about G-Project’s portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, the G-Go (see related posts).  Now, G-Project is announcing the G-Grip, their new ruggedized, portable Bluetooth speaker.  The G-Grip has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery than provides you with up to 8 hours of music between charges.  (Charge with a USB port on your computer or

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Ademermo’s Content Central Document Management and Workflow Solution

This post brought to you by Ademero. All opinions are 100% mine. You know how much information you require or generate daily for your job.  Now multiple that by the number of employes at your company, and you can have a seemingly untamable amount of information.  Businesses require documentation to outline procedures, which must be

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Pre-order Skooba Design’s new Photo / Tablet Traveler V.3 and the Cable Stable Rollup Kit and save 25%

skooba camera and cables bags

Skooba Design is offering their two newest bags at a 25% savings if you pre-order before release day.  The Photo / Tablet Traveler V.3 is a portable “digital studio”, with room for a DSLR and mounted lens plus a tablet.  (Click the image for a larger view.)  There are more than a dozen pockets, including

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Satechi announces two new four-port Strip and Pocket USB hubs

satechi strip and pocket usb hubs

These two new USB hubs from Satechi won’t add much bulk to your travel gear, but they’ll give you four additional USB 2.0 ports for connecting your devices to your computer (Windows 98SE /ME /2000 /XP /Vista /7, Mac OS 9.1 or above, or Linux 2.4 or above) or to game consoles.  Both hubs have bus overvoltage

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Professional sound quality for iPhone HD video with Apogee MiC and Zacuto Zgrip iPhone Jr. handgrip kit

apogee mic and zacuto grip

If you’d like the sound on your iPhone videos to match the quality of the visuals, you will need to use an external microphone.  Then you’ll have two pieces of equipment to juggle while you film, unless you use the MiC and Zacuto Zgrip iPhone Jr. handgrip kit from Apogee.  The MiC is a studio-quality cardioid

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Compact Energizer USB 5W Premium Wall Charger with microUSB Cable

energizer usb wall charger

Energizer has other USB chargers, but the USB 5W Premium Wall Charger  combines cord storage with charging.  The charger has a fold out plug, and it has flexible cord storage so you can keep your charging cable with the charger.  It even comes with a 27″ microUSB cable, which will work for many phones, MP3

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Chef Sleeve products protects your iPad in the kitchen

chef sleeve sleeves and stand

If you like to have your iPad in the kitchen while you cook, you know the hazards of protecting it.  Whether you’re using a recipe in an ebook, following directions on a cooking show, or just listening to music or watching a video, you need to protect the iPad from spills.  Chef Sleeve has two

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iHome iD55 portable iPhone/iPad/iPod stereo speaker system review

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One thing I have to say about the iPad is that the speaker isn’t very good.  It’s mono, it’s not loud enough, and it fires toward the back, away from my ears.  Earbuds and headphones work well with the iPad, but I don’t always want to wear them.  Luckily for Apple users, there is a

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Official Flip Cover for Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone

official samsung galaxy siii flip case

J&R is offering the official Flip Cover for the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in two colors.  The cover replaces the phone’s battery cover with a hard plastic shell, and there’s a soft plastic and felt cover that folds around to protect the screen.  The cover folds back out of the way when you want

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Timbuk2 Sleuth Camera Backpack

timbuk2 sleuth camera bag

I think I’ve mentioned before that the photographer who shot my wedding carried his camera gear in backpacks and tote bags because, as he said, nothing says “Steal me!” quite like a bag embroidered with the logo of your expensive camera.  Timbuk2 has a few bags to carry your camera under the radar, and they

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Kids can get creative with the Crayola DigiTools for iPad

crayola digitools

Griffin expands their line of kids’ accessories for the iPad with four Crayola DigiTools sets and downloadable apps.  With the 3-D Pack (blue, top left), kids use the included 3-D Tool and Digital Stamper to create art, even animated art, that seems to leap off the screen when viewed through the included glasses.  The Airbrush

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CamelBak expands their glass water bottle line with the Eddy Glass bottle

camelbak water bottles

If you prefer using glass for your drinking water, check out the new Eddy Glass bottle (left) from CamelBak.  The Eddy Glass is BPA-free, and it has a silicone sleeve (in purple, charcoal, aqua, or lime) for improved grip and to protect against breakage.  You don’t have to tip up this bottle to drink; it

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