There’s a lot of backup batteries on the market, but Just|Mobile has one of the few that are Apple-certified for iPhone/iPod. The Gum Plus is compact (3.1 x 2.3 x 0.9 in) and has a rounded aluminum case. Outside are LED lights that act as a battery meter. Inside is a 4400 mAh battery (1A […]
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Have you guys seen the commercial showing the guy with his guitar plugged into his iPad? He’s using the AmpliTube iRig from IK Multimedia – a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar and bass tone mobile software. This hardware device plugs into the headphone jack on your iPad or iPhone/iPod and acts
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Earlier this year I reviewed SoundHound, an app for iPhone/iPad that works beautifully to “listen” to a song and tell you what it is and who performs it. I thought the app was well worth the price ($4.99 at the app store), but it would have been nice to have a chance to try it before purchasing it.
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The iGo Desk from Rain Design looks as cool and sleek as your iMac or Mac mini. It’s compact, and designed to hold your computer and peripherals in style. The platform for the iMac or Cinema Display is a turntable so you can easily reach all ports and controls. There’s an adjustable keyboard shelf with a
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I’ve seen watches with all sorts of gadgets hidden inside, but I’ve never seen one with construction tools hidden inside. This Stanley Tape Measure Watch is sold by Brando. You’ll find the expected watch functions – a daily alarm, hourly chime, calendar, 1/100 stop watch with split function, and an electrolumniesent backlight. The back side of the watch
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Most stainless-steel wallets seem to be made for men, but Hammacher Schlemmer has one designed just for women. The wallet is 7.5″ W x 4.25″ H x 1″ D, and it is woven from 25,000 stainless steel fibers only 0.001″ thick. H-S says ” impervious to stretching or staining and resistant to corrosive salts and acids, the
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The iPad Tabbed Folio with Easel from Abas is another iPad book-style case that converts into a stand. This case is made in the US of luxurious leathers and closes securely with a tabbed closure. Inside is a frame to hold the iPad, and there’s an easel on the inside of the front cover. Use
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There are a lot of options for covering up and protecting your iPad. Some people opt for book-style cases, some for sleeves, and others for nothing. We’ve seen everything from a clear sticker to cases with built-in keyboards to wooden boxes. I’ve opted for just a TPU back cover from Belkin, but that leaves my
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Nintendo is releasing another special-limited edition device to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers. This red DS XL features special artwork on the cover, and it comes with a large stylus, Mario Kart DS video game, and three pre-installed titles, plus built-in software. The 25th Anniversary Edition Super Mario Brothers Nintendo DS XL bundle will ship
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Seems like everybody is selling little tablets now – even Walgreens is stocking them in their online store (not sold in brick & mortar stores). The Maylong 7″ M-150 tablet has an ARM9 (VM8505+) cpu with 256MB DDR memory and an SD/MMC slot for adding additional storage. It runs Google’s Android OS (but doesn’t specify
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If you like your leather goods to have a slightly more rustic look, you’ll want to see the iPad Case from Makr. All products from Makr are handmade by a small group of artisans, so all items are made in limited numbers. This iPad case is a simple envelope-style case made from a single piece of
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Quirky is a company started by the founder of Mophie in response to inquiries from people who had an idea for a product and who were asking him if he could help them get their product made. Quirky lets people submit an idea for a product, and then information about the idea is put on the Quirky website
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Here’s another speaker system with a charging dock for iPod and iPhone. Unlike most speaker systems, the Coby Vitruvian system has a motorized dock that rotates the iPod 90 degrees so you can view your iPod/iPhone in horizontal or vertical orientation. The speakers output of 20W total, and there’s a 3.5mm input plug so you
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We’re all familiar with those home monitoring systems made famous by the “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” commercials. We’ve been conditioned to see senior citizens and people with health conditions as home-bound. The MobileHelp company recognizes that many people are still active and mobile despite a health problem, and they have introduced a portable personal
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Mophie has introduced a new folio-style protective case for iPad that also converts into a stand. The Workbook for iPad has an exterior made of an animal-friendly material, and the folio case is held closed with an elastic band. Inside, there’s a soft, protective lining and a form-fitting frame to hold the iPad. Cutouts allow access
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The tagline at newPCgadgets is “Surprisingly Unique Products”. That perfectly describes their new smartphone accessory – the stainless steel Smartphone Coaster. These little stands are designed to hold most smartphones at a 75 degree angle for easy viewing of videos or for simply keeping an eye on incoming emails and messages. The stand can support
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Recently, we told you about the Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design. Michael Hess, the president of Skooba Design, took the time to let us know that Techlife™ is much more than just a single bag. The collection features a series of super-lightweight, casual yet sporty bags: the messenger and a neo-skin for the netbook/iPad, a
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As you know, I have a problem with cases and covers for gadgets – I can’t get enough of them. My husband, Butch, is a beneficiary (or is that victim?) of my case addiction. I’m always looking for the perfect case for his gadgets, too. Butch has an iPad that he uses at work for
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If you normally clean your teeth with a sonic toothbrush but you find them too big and clunky to travel with, you’ll want to check out the Panasonic Doltz Pocket Sonic Toothbrush from Japan Trend Shop. This toothbrush uses 16,000 vibrations a minute to clean your teeth better than a manual toothbrush. With the cover in
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We’ve posted several news items and reviews of Grid-It! products from Cocoon. I’m sure you’re familiar with the “rubberized woven elastic object retention system for gadget organization” by now. We’ve seen the Grid-It! organizers as stand-alone panels you can add to your own bags and as integrated panels in bags from Cocoon. This time, Cocoon has
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