Janet Cloninger

Chroma Watch from Yanko Designs Adds Color Without Obscuring the Time

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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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Arrowhead Universal Tablet Stand from Griffin

griffin arrowhead universal stand

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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Store Your Data on a TRON Light Cycle from Dane-Elec

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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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Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM GPS with Free Map Updates

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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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Protect Your BlackBerry PlayBook with the Jornal Case from Sena

sena jornal blackberry playbook

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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Make Any Headphones Bluetooth with MusiCALL from Bluetrek – and Control Your Smartphone, Too

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Clip MusiCALL from Bluetrek to your clothing, plug any headphones or earbuds into the 3.5mm jack, and you can listen to music from your smartphone without being physically connected to the phone.  MusiCALL uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone, and it has navigation buttons that are used to control music playback on the smartphone.

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Alarm Clocks from Sonic Alert Can Get Your College Students to Class on Time

sonic boom alarm clock

Give your high school graduate an alarm clock from Sonic Alert and even the deepest sleeper can get up on time for college classes.  The Sonic Boom clock has a 113dB alarm that should wake most anyone.  It also comes with a bed shaker that can be placed under the mattress or pillow for a

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4iConcepts 4iTorq Metal Bracelet for iPod nano Review

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There have been a multitude of companies introducing bands to turn the iPod nano into a wristwatch, and The Gadgeteer has reviewed some of them.  The 4iTorq band from 4iConcepts differs from the pack because it’s a metal band instead of the typical cloth, plastic, or leather strap.  Let’s give it a closer look.

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