The HDHomeRun dual network tuner from Elgato lets you watch or record TV on two computers simultaneously. Connect it to your home network and your existing TV antenna or cable hookup, and you can wirelessly stream different content to two computers. It works on PCs with the Windows Media Center. Macs will require the EyeTV […]
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This travel mug would make a fun gift for the camera-loving dad – Father’s Day is soon, you know. Gadget4All has an AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Multi-purpose Stainless Steel Cuplens that’s the same size as the Nikon lens it copies. It has a stainless interior and a screw-on lid that looks like a lens cover. It’s
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We’ve reviewed several photo books at The Gadgeteer, and they’ve all allowed some customization of your book design. You can choose themes (wedding, baby, holiday, etc) that determine a set of background images, and you can choose templates that fit a pre-determined number and size of photos and text boxes on a page. Shutterfly also
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When I reviewed the iPad 2, someone asked if the new Smart Cover could be used with the original iPad, and the answer was “no” at the time. A company called Smartfix has changed that answer to “yes” with their Smartsnap conversion kit. It basically is an adhesive strip that you apply along one side
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These Sinjimoru docks remind me of the earlier white and black iPods with the clear layer of plastic on top. These docks can be used to sync or charge your iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4 or newer iPods. You use it with the USB cable and charger that came with your device, and you can
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The New York Public Library is making their reference collections available through a series of iPad apps, beginning with this exploration of the 1939-40 New York’s World’s Fair. You can investigate the development of the Fair’s designs, buildings, and exhibits. You can read original essays by prominent writers of the time, and examine picture galleries.
Remember the days when your TV had a dial that you turned to tune in the three channels you could watch? There was no remote (other than us kids), but then there were no peripherals attached to the TV, either. Watching TV today is much more complex with DVDs, Blu-ray, internet-connected televisions, multimedia players, and
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If to-do lists don’t work for you because you need your reminders more visible, the Whiteboard Pro app for Android phones may help you. With Whiteboard Pro you can write or draw notes that will display on the home screen. Notes display in a fully-customizable widget that can be various sizes, colors, and positions on
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Last year, Julie reviewed the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System that allows all the computers on your home network to share a single disk for backups and data sharing. Sometimes you’d like to have access to your files even when you aren’t home, and Seagate has introduced an app for iOS and Android
The Chillbed Laptop Cooling Stands are a way to keep your laptop cool without draining your battery. The Chillbed stands don’t use fans for cooling. Instead, the stands are made from solid aluminum, which is the most commonly used material for heat sinks because of its high thermal conductivity. The solid aluminum stand absorbs the
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When I first saw this cute little Necono Digital Camera, I thought it would make a good gift for a kid. The camera looks like a cat from a book by Lisa Larson, and it’s a very simplified camera without even a viewfinder. It can take still photos and video, but you won’t know what
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We’ve all seen those fabulous watches that use color patterns to display the time, but I often wonder if telling the time with a quick glance ever is possible with one. The Chroma Watch from Yanko Design lets you have a colorful display without requiring you to relearn how to tell time. Yanko Design says
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Although Griffin shows it with an iPad, the Arrowhead stand works with any tablet up to 10 inches, even in cases. Magnets hold the two pieces in an arrowhead shape for storage. Rubber pads on the top and bottom prevent slippage, and weights prevent tippage. The Arrowhead holds the tablet upright or inclined in either
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When the irritations of the day get too much for you, take out your frustrations on the RageGage. It claims to be a “marriage of cutting edge psychological research and modern high tech electronic device design. The device is designed to detect whether you are adequately and healthfully releasing your pent up anger.” If it
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Last year, Julie reviewed the modulR system for the original iPad and found it versatile and easy to use. Now modulR has announced their new case and accessories for the iPad 2. The basis for the system is the iPad 2 Case that covers the back of the iPad 2 and has knobs that attach
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If you’re a fan of the TRON movies, you might enjoy storing your data on a Tron light cycle. Dane-Elec has two limited-edition USB 2.0 flash drives that come with some extras: lights and sound effects, rotating video of the light cycle, movie trailers and posters, and wallpaper inspired by the TRON universe. Two models
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Here’s another interesting “coffee table book” app for iPad for your consideration. The Man in Space app is a multi-media examination of 50 years of space exploration. It was based on a special edition of Sky at Night Magazine. It starts with the events that lead to the “Space Race”, through manned flights and Moon
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The RoadMate 9055-LM from Magellan has a large monitor and a unique retractable mounting arm that makes it ideal for use in larger SUVs and RVs, trucks, and minivans, but it works equally well for drivers with smaller vehicles. The 7″ touchscreen makes navigation easy with Magellan’s OneTouch user interface. You’ll also get traffic information
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The Breathe Sleeve from BBP Bags is a neoprene sleeve for 13″, 15″, or 17″ laptops. The sleeves are made of 4mm-thick, 4-way stretch neoprene. The laptop compartment closes with a zipper, and there’s a front accessories pouch, a back slip-in pouch, and even a little pouch for a USB flash drive. What separates the
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The beautiful, full-grain leather Jornal cases from Sena will protect your BlackBerry PlayBook in style. The case looks a bit like a Moleskine notebook, complete with elastic closure – although the Jornal’s elastic has a leather sheath. There’s a rigid protective layer and a velvet lining with light “protective layer” for extra protection. Cutouts in
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