Janet Cloninger

The Griffin Mouth Stick Stylus makes tablets more accessible to those with manual disabilities

griffin mouth stick stylus

I love hearing about how differently-abled people are able to use and benefit from iPads and other tablets.  My own family found how useful the iPad was after one of my relatives had a stroke (see related posts).  My relative had partial movement in his left arm and full use of his right, so he […]

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Turn your iPhone 5 into a rugged sports camera with the Optrix XD5 case

optrix xd5.iphone pov case

You always have your iPhone 5 with you to take photos under normal conditions, so why should you invest in another camera to take action photos?  With the protective XD5 for iPhone 5 case from Optrix, you’ll get a rugged, waterproof case to protect your iPhone in extreme conditions.  Optrix says they use the same

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The Satechi Bluetooth Smart Trigger and an iOS app gives you expanded control over your DSLR camera

satechi BT smart trigger for cameras

The Bluetooth Smart Trigger from Satechi slides onto the hot shoe of your Canon, Nikon, or Pentax DSLR camera and adds new dimensions to how you can use the camera.  The Smart Trigger uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology to pair with your iPhone (4S or 5) or iPad (3 or mini); an iOS app then turns

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Y-Charge turns your car’s power outlet into a dual charging station

tylt y charge usb adapter

If you travel with multiple USB-chargeable devices in a car with only one power outlet, you may find yourself having to make a difficult decision – which device do I charge?  With the Y-Charge from TYLT, your decision will be easier because you can charge two devices at once.  The Y-Charge plugs directly into the

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HP announces the Slate 7, their new 7″ Android tablet

hp slate 7

The Slate 7 is the newest Android tablet from HP.  The Slate 7 has a “fully-featuered” 7″ screen and front and rear cameras.  The back is made of painted stainless steel, which probably explains why this small tablet weighs 13 ounces.  This tablet runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), and as HP says, it’s capable of running

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This Bluetooth keyboard case is also a backup battery for your iPad

cooper kai skel keyboard case

Bluetooth keyboard cases for iPads are everywhere.  It seems almost everybody sells one, and they’re all pretty much the same except for how the exterior of the case looks.  The Cooper Kai Skel case for iPad is a bit different from the rest.  It has a polycarbonate case with a brushed aluminum look instead of

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Music goes back to the future with Pyle’s retro turntable

pyle retro style turntable

This red Retro-Style Turntable from Pyle combines a cool, retro style with modern audio features.  In addition to the turntable that plays 33-1/3 or 45 RPM vinyl records, you can play MP3 files stored on SD cards or on a USB flash drive or tune in AM/FM radio stations on the 1950s speedometer-like dial.  There’s

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Logitech’s newest touchpads replicate a touchscreen experience for Mac or Windows users

logitech trackpads

Logitech has introduced two new touch pads with smooth glass surfaces that replicate a touchscreen feel.  There are versions for both Mac and Windows computers.  Both versions have a large touch area and both are USB rechargeable.  The Rechargeable Trackpad for Mac (top) connects to your Mac computer via Bluetooth and allows you to control

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I-MEGO THRONE Gold and Poison headphones are tuned for your musical taste

i mego throne headphones

The Gold and Poison THRONE over-ear headphones from I-MEGO have a great retro design that would look perfect with my Musubo Retro iPhone case (see related links).  Inside are 40mm drivers that reproduce a frequency range of 20-20,000Hz, with 105 +/- 5db sensitivity, and 32 ohms impedance.  They each have 4-ft cables with gold-plated 3.5mm connectors

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The PowerFlask supplies enough juice for a gadget party!

powerflask charger

If you travel with a lot of power-hungry devices, you probably also travel with backup power.  Instead of needing a different emergency charger for each device, you can charge everything with one PowerFlask charger from Digital Treasures.  The PowerFlask has a 13,000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery with enough power to add hours of use to your USB-chargeable

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Craving Girl Scout cookies? WaterField Designs will give you a free box with every order!

waterfield designs girl scout cookies

Hankering for a tasty Girl Scout cookie? Need a new gear bag?  WaterField Designs has a special treat for you when you make a purchase between today and the end of February 2013.  They’ll include a box of Girl Scout cookies with each purchase of their great gear bags.  If you need a new laptop

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Add a clip to the back of your new 7th-gen iPod nano

minisuit ipad nano clip case

When I read Larry’s recent review of the new 7th-gen iPod nano, I noticed he said he was very disappointed the new nano didn’t have a clip on the back.  While digging around on Amazon, I found a cute little case that protects the iPod and adds a clip to the back.  The MiniSuit JAZZ Slim

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Williams-Sonoma Smart Tools tablet stand and Bluetooth speaker

williams sonoma smart tools

If you use your tablet in your kitchen while making recipes, watching cooking lessons, or just listening to music, you are aware of the challenges of using it while keeping it protected.  Williams-Sonoma offers three items in their Smart Tools line which they have designed to make it easy to use your tablet in a

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Bem Wireless announces the Outlet Speaker

bem wireless outlet speaker

Bēm Wireless has just introduced the Outlet Speaker for Bluetooth devices.  Just as you’d imagine, the Outlet Speaker plugs into an electrical outlet for power.  It’s great for home or office use, and it’s small enough (Bēm says “just larger than a juice box”) to travel with you.  It connects wirelessly to Bluetooth-enabled phones, tablets,

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Taylor Digital Scale & Measuring Cup simplifies cooking

williams sonoma measuring cup scale

Any cook worth his/her sea salt knows that weighing ingredients results in better, more consistent food.  It’s a pain, though, to have to drag out your digital kitchen scale, tare the cup, measure the ingredients, then start again for the next ingredient.  With the Taylor Digital Scale & Measuring Cup from Williams-Sonoma, you won’t need

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Play your vinyl records and convert them to MP3 with the Pyle Retro Belt-Drive Turntable

pyle turntable

The Retro Belt-Drive Turntable (PVTT2U) from Pyle reminds me of the old suitcase-style record players of the 1960s.  Inside the suitcase is a 3-speed (45, 33-1/3, and 78), belt-driven turntable, a ceramic stereo cartridge, and speakers; you can playback your records with no other equipment.  If you want to convert the music on those vinyl records

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Whiteboard – never leave home without it

folding white board

If you’re like Dr. Sheldon Cooper, you spend a lot of time working in front of a whiteboard.  If you hate finding yourself with a thought but no board upon which to expand your thoughts, you’ll want to check out the Noteboard Foldable Pocket Whiteboard from ThinkGeek.  When folded, it has the same footprint as a

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Get big savings on the Levenger Bomber Jacket Electronics Phone/Note case

levenger bomber phone wristlet

If you liked the looks of the Levenger Bomber Jacket Electronics Phone/Note Case I reviewed last November (see the related links to read the review) but it didn’t fit into your pre-holiday budget, take another look at it now.  This week, Levenger is offering $30 off the price of this great little “go to lunch” wallet.

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