I do have a girly side, as shown by the Vera Bradley netbook case I bought for my iPad, but I like more utilitarian bags as well. This waxed canvas and leather iPad case from Temple is everything I like in “utilitarian”; it reminds me of those fabulously expensive Billingham camera bags that cost more than many […]
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Like a lot of people hearing about Apple’s iPad announcement, I thought “it’s just a big iPod touch.” Since I already had an iPod touch, I certainly didn’t need the iPad. But I kept thinking about it, and I finally realized that “just a big iPod touch” was just what I needed. I almost never use my
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I don’t know about you guys, but I have a raging case of iPad fever! I spent a lot of time yesterday looking at iPad apps and accessories. In my online travels, I discovered some gorgeous wooden cases made by Substrata, a woodworking company in Oregon. Substrata already offers beautiful wood cases and stands for
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If you are a photography buff or just like to build things, check out the Plamodel build-your-own working 35mm camera with a 28mm lens. You simply snap together the plastic parts in the DIY camera kit from Japanese design house SuperHeadz. This could be a fun project for you to do with a younger child who’d
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I recently did a review of the Arctic Cooling E361-WM earphones with microphone. The E361 earphones worked flawlessly as a playback device for both my computer and my iPod touch. The microphone worked great with my touch, but I had some problems recording with it on my laptop. I felt that the problem was probably
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Ambient offers an umbrella that can tell you when you need to take it along. The umbrella’s handle contains Ambient’s wireless data-radio that constantly receives information from AccuWeather.com. When precipitation is headed your way, the handle will glow and blink with various patterns to let you know if you’ll be getting rain, drizzle, snow, or thunderstorms.
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ThinkGeek offers a very portable, wearable universal charger they call the Bracer of Battery Life +2. Unlike most charge-as-you-go chargers, this battery-extender doesn’t ruin the sleek lines of your phone, mp3 player, or gaming device, and you don’t need a different one for each of your gadgets. You wear the Bracer on your wrist like
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Okay, I know I said in my Are Gadgets Just for Guys? article that I don’t consider perfume a gadget, but I certainly must admit that these Star Trek fragrances from Genki Wear must qualify as a type of gear. Genki Wear offers Pon Farr for women who want to “leave logic behind” and “drive him wild”.
The Flexi PC Pet ID Tag gives you one more way to identify your pet to help you get him back if your dog ever is lost. The Flexi PC Pet ID Tag is a 64 MB USB drive housed in water- and shock-proof housing. It has an autorun program that lets you easily enter your contact information, contact
Cocoon, the same company that makes the Grid-It organization system, offers an unusual laptop bag designed for women. The Women’s Laptop Tote is a tear-drop shaped bag that’s 20.2 inches wide X 4.5″ deep X 17.2″ high and comes with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. Inside, there’s a removable, cushioned neoprene sleeve that can hold up
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I really like clocks and watches – perhaps you’ve noticed I’ve done quite a few news posts about them. I have several clocks around the house, and many of them aren’t working. Most of the clocks I have are battery operated, and I tend to forget to put new batteries in them. When Julie offered
ThinkGeek has some really cute USB devices to make the mundane more fun. They have a 2 GB USB storage drive that transforms into Tigatron. Trypticon and Grimlock will transform into 800 dpi mice with 3 buttons and a click wheel. They’ll work with Mac OS X and with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7.
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iSpotSwap is an iPhone app that helps you find a parking spot or lets you alert others when your spot will be free. You can use your current location to search for a nearby available parking spot that others have listed in the iSpotSwap database. You can also create a list of favorite locations and search
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Intrinsic Software International has introduced the Destinator 9 iPhone/iPod navigation app. Destinator 9 uses voice turn-by-turn directions and 2-d or 3-d maps to guide you. On-board maps keep you on track regardless of your connection. You get traffic conditions, points-of-interest information, and weather informaton where available. You can plan a multi-destination route with the trip-planning
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newPCgadgets offers a simple, elegant way to control your iMac cables. The Rail is made of steel with a polished nickle finish. It attaches to the iMac’s pedestal, below the center hole. Metal clips on each side of The Rail can hold up to 4 cables each, and there’s room for the power cable in
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It can be hard to give someone precise directions to find your house. If you’re waiting for medical assistance, you want to be sure the responders don’t have to waste time driving around trying to find you. The Westek HomeFinder flashing light controller simply screws into your outdoor light fixture, and it can flash your
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Griffin has an iPhone/touch stand that offers a little bit more. It opens up to hold your device in the landscape position for easy viewing. It also includes a cord wrap for earbud storage. When your video is over, put the cord wrap in the case and close it up for compact storage in your pocket or
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If you’d like a secure case for your 6″ Kindle with room for your other gear, the OCTO messenger bag from Amazon may meet your needs. The case is made of Italian leather and canvas in a style suitable for men or women. Inside, there’s a special pouch for your Kindle and room for other items. Outside,
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This entry fits into Julie’s series of compact charging pockets for small devices. The reviveLITE from Scosche plugs into a wall socket to provide a compact charger for your iPhone or iPod without using any charging cables. The reviveLITE also has an LED nightlight that can be switched off for energy savings. Scosche includes a variety
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I’ve been using one of those inexpensive, black plastic charging stations on my bedside table for recharging my phone, iPod touch, and my Sony reader. Those stations are nice because they only need one outlet, but it takes up a lot of room on my table. I like the idea of those charging mats, but
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