Now that floppies have gone the way of the Dodo, USB flash drives are the quickest way to backup a file or two quickly or transfer a file to another computer. I’ve bought a lot of flash drives over the years, but two things about them bother me: the caps always disappear and I can’t […]
Dime-Sized Store ‘n’ Stay USB Drive from Verbatim Read More
This Rubik’s Cube from ThinkGeek isn’t going to make those of us who can’t solve them feel bad about ourselves. Instead of a torture device puzzle, this Cube is a 5W external speaker. There’s no internal battery; it’s powered by USB. It can connect to any audio device using the included 3.5mm audio cable. The
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This iPad case from Hermes costs more than even the most expensive iPad. Heck, it cost more than two 32GB WiFi iPad 2s! The HigHtecH leather work station covers your iPad when it’s not in use, and it allows you to prop it up for comfortable typing or horizontal viewing. It’s available only in ebony
Hermes HigHtechH iPad Leather Work Station Read More
Here’s a padded lapdesk from Padded Spaces that can be used with laptops (MacBook Pro and Air), but it has an integrated stand that makes it perfect for tablets and eBook readers. The Prop ‘n Go stand adjusts from 9 – 75 degrees of tilt and can support up to 10 pounds. Even more
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My dog Teddy is a nervous sort who would have a stroke if his leash started blinking, but this would work for other, calmer dogs. You probably take a flashlight when you take your dog out for nighttime walks, and that helps motorists, bicyclists, and other pedestrians see you. If you don’t keep your dog
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To complete my current series of Moleskine posts, I’ll mention the Moleskine app for iPad, iPhone/iPod touch. This official app lets you choose the style of paper you want for your notebook: ruled, plain, or grid. You can type and edit entries, insert images (including some provided by Moleskine), or sketch your own images with
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After I finally got an iPhone, I was torn between the desire to leave it uncovered so I could see its beauty and the need to protect it from bumps and scratches. I bought an Apple Bumper Case the same day I got my iPhone 4, but I’m always willing to try out a new
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Moleskine is expanding their line with pens and pencils designed specifically for writing in their notebooks. The pencils (shown top right) are 5″ X 0.375″ X 0.25″; their rectangular shape allows them to fit more compactly against the notebook and their rounded edges make them feel more comfortable in the hand. The pencils have 2B
Keep Your Writing Implement With Your Moleskine Notebook Without Using a Cover Read More
The Miterbox store on Etsy has a couple of hand-made wood charging stands that will work for iPad or iPad 2. The Retro TV iPad Dock (left) turns your device into the screen of a tiny, old-style TV console. The iPad slides in horizontally, leaving the docking connector free for charging while the iPad is
Wood Charging Docks for iPad and iPad 2 from Miterbox Read More
I read a recent story over on SlashGear that iPhone is the most-used camera for pictures posted on Flickr right now. After all, many people say that best camera is the one you have with you, and most people have a phone with them. I saw an item for sale on Photojojo that will allow
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This Mantis Clip On Task Lamp from Quirky can provide light where you need it. The lamp is portable and battery-operated (2 AA batteries), so you can use it where there’s no power outlet or you can take it with you. It consists of two parts: the lamp and a removable clip. The lamp is
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Back in the 70s, American Tourister had a commercial showing a piece of their luggage being thrown about by a gorilla to demonstrate how tough their product was. Here at the Cloninger household, we have a similar test for earbuds. We throw them in our teenage daughter’s room. So far, none have emerged intact –
JLab Audio JBuds J4 Rugged Metal Earphones Review Read More
The Creative ZEN Style M300 MP3 player only has a tiny 1.45″ TFT screen, but it packs a lot of features into its small frame. The M300 has Bluetooth 2.1 wireless (A2DP & AVRCP profiles) so you can listen to your music with Bluetooth headsets or speakers. Touch keys around the screen control playback. It’s
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Maroo makes a beautiful leather case for the Apple wireless Bluetooth keyboard that is a bit different from other keyboard cases I’ve seen. This book-style case isn’t just for storage; the OTAGO is a “play-through” case. The keyboard is held in place with the SG Bumper system, and there are a couple of corner elastics
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I’m on a Moleskine kick lately, and I found that Levenger has a beautiful leather cover for the pocket-sized Moleskine notebooks. The Soul Skin cover is only available in black. The cover is held closed by a pair of loops that can accommodate a pen up to 5/8″ thick. The Soul Skin is $75; you
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The Noon Solar company was started by two Chicago-based women in 2002. They began using recycled vinyls, but they soon realized that using naturally-tanned, vegetable-dyed leathers better fit their desire to reduce the reliance on petrochemical-based products. They make a line of bags with this leather and hand-dyed hemp canvas that incorporate solar panels to
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All types of people love Molekine notebooks – writers, artists, tech-lovers, and everyone between. Moleskine eventually realized that people even wanted a way to make their electronic devices look like their notebooks, and they issued official covers for iPad, iPhone, and Kindle. Now they are introducing gear bags that are inspired by their iconic notebooks.
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The Cinemin Slice pico projector from WowWee works with most any personal media device. The Cinemin has an Apple docking connector that lets you plug in an iPad or iPad 2, iPod, or iPhone (docking adapters included). If you don’t have an Apple device, you can plug in most personal media players using the Mini-HDMI (1.3)
Take Projection Out of the Theater and Into Any Room with the Cinemin Slice Read More
The new 8″ Android tablet from Vizio is now available for pre-order. The VTAB1008-1 tablet will have the V.I.A. Plus interface on the Android 2.3 platform. It has 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and a built-in GPS. It has the usual tablet features: capacitive multi-touch touchscreen (1024X768), front-facing camera for video chatting, accelerometer, and 10-hour battery life.
Vizio 8″ Android Tablet Bundle is Available for Pre-Order Read More
I used to think my cable box offered all the programming I needed. As cable prices keep rising, I’ve come to the conclusion that those multi-media boxes and an $8/month subscription to Netflix are a better deal. While I haven’t gotten rid of cable yet, I have pared down some of the programming from Time
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