Janet Cloninger

Archos Introduces New Line of Gen10 XS Android Tablets

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Archos has introduced a new line of ultra-thin Android tablets that feature a Coverboard that serves as a keyboard, stand, dock, and protective cover for the tablets.  The Gen 10 XS line of tablets will run “unskinned” Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean).  The Archos 101 XS model is the first […]

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Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt Disk Review

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All the Macs we have in our house have Thunderbolt ports on them that don’t really get used, because other than the Thunderbolt Display from Apple, there haven’t been a lot of Thunderbolt accessories on the market for general home use.  I did do a review of a Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt adapter (see related posts

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Hammered Hardshell Case for MacBook Air from Incase

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My daughter sometimes isn’t as careful as she could be with her computer and gadgets.  She’ll need to take her laptop to school this year, and I was looking for something that could offer a bit of protection to her 11″ MacBook Air while it’s riding in her book-filled backpack.  I was interested to see

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Be a Photographic Gunslinger with the Quikdraw Holster

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This is a Kickstarter project.  If you like to change lenses frequently while you’re taking photos, you’ll have to drag a bag around with you to hold the extra lenses.  You’ll waste valuable time looking for the right lens, then taking off the back end cap, then stopping to put away the replaced lens.  With

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Ergo Electronics Announces the 10″ GoNote Touchscreen Android 4 Netbook

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Ergo Electronics, a UK company, has introduced a “hybrid” device that combines tablets and laptops.  The 10″ GoNote has the form of a small laptop, but it has a touch screen like you’d find on a tablet.  (Click the image for a larger view.)  The GoNote will run Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich.  It’s designed

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CUBEDGE EDGE.sound Bluetooth Speaker

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The EDGE.sound portable speaker from CUBEDGE has no device-specific dock.  It won’t charge your device.  It will connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to playback sound or to act as a speakerphone.  You don’t have to worry that you’ll have to replace it if you upgrade or switch platforms.  The EDGE.sound speaker is made of plastic

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Let TextGenie Tranlate Texts into Plain English for You

If you receive text messages full of words like “ilbl8” or “wdymbt”,  you probably feel like you need a translator.  (They mean “I’ll be late” and “what do you mean by that”.)  TextGenie is an Android app that can translate messages as you receive them, using the built-in dictionary of 1500 texting terms.  You’ll be

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Bag of Rhythm Portable Audio System

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The House of Marley makes headphones, audio systems, and bags inspired by Bob Marley.  They say “Bob Marley was a master at his craft and we’re aiming for the same peak of excellence in everything we make.” Their audio products are designed to “produce audio products with smooth, powerful bass, mids with stunning presence, and

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Keep Your Coffee at the Perfect Drinking Temperature

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This is an indiegogo funding project.  The ThermoBuffer is “the world’s first thermodynamic mug”, and it will reportedly keep your coffee at a perfect drinking temperature for up to 3 hours.  Instead of a dual-wall structure for insulation, the ThermoBuffer is has a triple wall.  The gap between the inner walls is filled with water,

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Cooler Master Announces Two New Aluminum Stands for MacBook Pro

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Cooler Master has two new stands for the MacBook Pro that will be released in the US on August 21, 2012.  Both of the beautiful stands are made of sandblasted aluminum to complement the MacBook, and they have rubber linings to protect the laptop and rubber bottoms to prevent sliding.  The JAS Pro stand (top

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Allsop Ohmetric 2-in-1 Laptop Workstation with Built-in Laptop Stand

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The Ohmetric 2-in-1 Laptop Workstation from Allsop consists of two parts – a hardshell platform and a mobile organizer.  The hardshell platform has a pocket on one side that can hold up to a 15″ laptop; interior padding and the hard side combine to form a protective sleeve for the laptop.  The mobile organizer has

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Cellink I Mobile Charger and Card Reader for iPhone and iPod Review

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When you travel, you need to take support gear for the gadget you carry – chargers, sync cables, and maybe even a backup battery.  All this stuff takes up a lot of room and adds a lot of weight to your carry-on bag.  The Cellink I will help you reduce the amount you carry for

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Protect Your iPhone’s Screen with the Aegis

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Most cases protect the sides and backs of your iPhone 4/4S, but they usually leave the screen open and vulnerable.  The Aegis for iPhone 4/4S from TopKase has a shutter that slides over the screen when you aren’t using the phone.  The case and the shutter are made of anodized aluminum, with eight internal shock-absorbing

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