Janet Cloninger

Bradley Hold-It-All Case from Levenger

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Levenger offers some gear organizer bags that are a cut above most organizer bags.  The Bradley Hold-It-All case is made of full-grain leather with a pebbled texture and nickel hardware.  In addition to the main zipper compartment, there’s a zippered pocket along the length of the front.  Color choices are black or espresso brown. Choose a […]

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RAGGEDedge Gear Carbon Fiber iGear Bag for iPad Review

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About a year ago, Julie reviewed a wallet from RAGGEDedge Gear.  The wallet was unusual because it was made from sailcloth.  I had always thought that sails were made from a heavy canvas fabric, but I was wrong.  Apparently there are some sails still made from more traditional fabrics, but performance sailing boats (America’s Cup,

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Griffin Technology CinemaSeat for iPad

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The Griffin Technology CinemaSeat case turns your iPad into an entertainment center for the back-seat passenger.  A strap with Velcro closures on the back of this padded case wraps around the front seat’s headrest and holds the iPad at a perfect height for watching videos or playing games.  There are cut-outs in the case to give easy

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FLPR – Fast Learning Programmable Remote for iPhone and iPod touch

new potato flpr for iphone and touch

The Gadgeteer has mentioned a few methods for turning your iPhone and iPod touch into a universal remote.  Here’s another from New Potato Technologies.  The FLPR, fast learning programmable remote system, turns your Apple device into a powerful universal remote.  You connect the FLPR infrared interface  to your Apple product, download the free app from the

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Acase Imitation Leather Flip Book Jacket for Apple iPad

acase imitation leather ipad case

Because of their beliefs or budget or other personal preferences, not everyone uses leather products.  The Acase Imitation Leather Flip Book Jacket for iPad is an attractive book-style case for the iPad that is made of imitation leather.  The interior is lined with a suede-like material to protect the iPad.  The case converts into a multi-angle stand (horizontal

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Pandigital Greeting Cards with Digital Photo Frame

Pandigital photo greeting cards

If you’re looking for a greeting card that can also be a gift, look no further than the Pandigital Photo Greeting Card sets sold at Amazon.com.  There are three themed sets:  birthday, holiday (not Christmas specific), and general.  Each set has three cards, each with a different design, and costs $34.99.  The cards contain a 1.4″

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You Got Your Laser Pointer in My Flashlight! SE 8 LED +1 Laser Pointer and Flashlight

SE 8 plus one led flashlight

Remember the old commercials for Reese’s Cups?  “You got your chocolate in my peanut butter!  You got your peanut butter on my chocolate!”  Well, with the SE 8 LED +1 Laser Pointer flashlight, you’ll have your laser pointer in your LED flashlight!  This little flashlight has eight super bright 100,000 hour LEDs and an FAA-approved red

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Lulu Photo Book Review

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  Lulu is a publishing house headquartered in Raleigh, NC.  They provide a variety of services to authors to help them design, publish, market, and distribute their work.  They produce hardcover or paperback books, ebooks, cookbooks, photo books, calendars, even CDs and DVDs.  You can create a book for just yourself, or you can buy

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Hydro Power Calculator

Hydro Power Calculator

We’ve seen water-powered clocks, now here’s a water-powered basic calculator.  The Hydro Power Calculator from NeatoShop has three “batteries”.  You simply add tap water to these cells, and the metal-alloy electrodes produce electricity through a chemical reaction.  You’ll need to replace the water every 2-3 months.  The Hydro Power Calculator is $9.95.

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Help Your Child Learn to Read or Improve Her Skills with the V.Reader

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I have ebook readers on the brain, perhaps, but I really like this V.Reader from VTech.  My daughter always liked having things like mine, so she would have loved to have a little ebook reader of her own when she was in the target age (3-7).  The V.Reader uses interactive stories that feature favorite cartoon characters to

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H2O Audio Surge 2G Waterproof Headphones

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Julie already told you about H2O Audio’s Capture waterproof armband case for iPod nano 5th gen.  Just add H2O Audio’s Surge 2G Waterproof Headphones to complete your kit.  The redesigned earbuds are aerodynamic and water-tight.  You’ll get 5 sets of Elastomer earbud caps to ensure a water-tight fit.  The patented waterproof design can withstand “heavy  perspiration, rinsing

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Sony PRS-650 Touch Edition eBook Reader Review

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It’s September, and that means updated readers from Sony!  I’ve been a devoted fan of the PRS readers since 2006 – first the PRS-500, then PRS-505, and the PRS-600 last year.  I’ve loved my Sonys and spent thousands of hours reading on them over the years.  Unfortunately, the PRS-600, while beautiful, eventually fell out of

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MobileEdge ScanFast Element Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bag for Women

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This TSA-approved laptop bag from MobileEdge is  pretty and practical and designed for women.  The ScanFast Element is made of faux brown leather with pink, brown, or green suede accents and has a striped satin lining.  There’s a large, zippered organizer pocket on the front to hold pens, phones, and other small gadgets.  There’s even a Wireless Security Shield

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HyperMac Stand – the World’s First iPad Stand and Battery

hypermac stand and battery for ipad

This HyperMac Stand for iPad from HyperShop looks surprisingly like the GroovyStand Dual I reviewed some time ago.  The HyperMac Stand is made of plastic instead of wood, and it has rubberized slots to protect the iPad.  It also has two slots that can accomdate the iPad in horizontal or vertical orientation, and it will hold a naked

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Wield the Force with the Lightsaber Pen from ThinkGeek

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If the pen is mightier than the sword, the lightsaber pen must be mightier than … everything!  ThinkGeek has three Star Wars Lightsaber Pens to help you hone your skills.  The pens arrive in a collector’s tin, and you can choose from red, green, or blue.  They are only $19.99 each – a small price

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Target Stores to Sell iPad Beginning in October

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According to many news sources on the internet, including my hometown paper, Target stores will begin selling iPads beginning October 3.  They will apparently be offering four models, both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/3G models.  Prices will match Apple pricing, but Target credit card holders will be able to get a 5% discount on the iPad beginning October 17. 

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Seagate FreeAgent® GoFlex™ TV HD Media Player Review

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I’ve read reviews on The Gadgeteer for media players that hook up with your TV or home theater setup and let you view your home videos, pictures, movies, and even play your music files.  I’ve always been interested in them, but I’ve never had one of these devices.  I had looked into an Apple TV

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