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BiteMyApple.co is the one-stop shopping location for successful Kickstarter projects

By Janet Cloninger / February 16, 2013 / News / 2 Comments

Ever wonder what happens to Kickstarter projects after the funding period because you saw something you wanted but didn’t pledge, and now you don’t know where to purchase it? BiteMyApple.co is a new internet store that sells only successful Kickstarter products, and all the products are those either developed for Apple gear or at least […]

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Does this stylus look familiar to you?

By Janet Cloninger / February 15, 2013 / News / Gear, Styluses / Leave a Comment

I like fancy, expensive pens more than is good for me, but I have to admit that few pens I’ve used can rival the smooth ink lay-down of those iconic Bic pens. A medium-point, clear barrel Bic with blue ink is my absolute favorite for doodling. This Classic Pen Stylus from SUCK UK (I know,

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Travel with your own wireless network with the Satechi Wireless Multifunction Mini Router / Repeater

By Janet Cloninger / February 15, 2013 / News / Routers, Wireless / 6 Comments

The Wireless Multifunction Mini Router / Repeater from Satechi really earns the “multifunction” label. This little 2.9″ X 0.9″ X 2.9″ device is small enough to fit in a gear bag, and it offers features found in much larger devices. The Wireless Multifunction Mini Router / Repeater has five functions. It can serve as your main

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Slim folio case for iPad mini from Toffee

By Janet Cloninger / February 14, 2013 / News / Case and stand, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad mini / 1 Comment

If you’re still searching for just the right cover for your iPad mini, check out the slim folio for iPad mini from Toffee. Toffee is an Australian company, but they offer free international shipping. They even have a toll-free phone number for US customers. The slim folio has a genuine leather exterior and a custom

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Stay connected with the Martian Voice Command Watches

By Janet Cloninger / February 14, 2013 / News / Android, Bluetooth, iOS, Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 2 Comments

Martian Voice Command Watches started life as a Kickstarter project; they were successfully funded and are now shipping watches to their supporters and taking pre-orders from the public. Martian Watches are available in three styles, but they all do similar functions. They connect to your smart phone (Android or Apple) via Bluetooth to perform most

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A Smarter Stand for your iPhone or iPod touch

By Janet Cloninger / February 13, 2013 / News / Headphones, iOS, iPhone Stand / 3 Comments

Julie reviewed the Smarter Stand for iPad from Smarterflo last year (see related links). That iPad stand was a successful Kickstarter project, and now Smarterflo has returned to Kickstarter to fund their latest project – the Smarter Stand for iPhone and iPod touch. This little stand has a dual purpose. It acts as a wire

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Watch TV anywhere with the DISH Hopper and DISH Anywhere apps

By Janet Cloninger / February 13, 2013 / News / Audio, Video, TV / 4 Comments

This post brought to you by DISH. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was a kid, we had one television set for a family of five. That meant we tended to watch the westerns my father wanted and not the shows my sisters and I wanted. Now I have my own family, and we

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Twelve South SurfacePad case for iPhone

By Janet Cloninger / February 12, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5 / 1 Comment

The SurfacePad case for iPhone from Twelve South reminds me of the Flip Cover Case for the Samsung Galaxy S3 phones. The SurfacePad is made of “luxury Napa leather”, and it glues to the back of your iPhone with a removable, repositionable adhesive. As you can see from the image, you can fold the cover

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Measure the time and react to the beat with the Kisai OTO watch

By Janet Cloninger / February 12, 2013 / News / Watches and Clocks / 1 Comment

This watch from Tokyoflash Japan does more than just tell the time. Bars at the bottom and top of the face of the Kisai OTO watch flash to ambient sounds. (Oto means sound in Japanese.) The watch has a black-anodized aluminum case and strap with a stainless steel clasp. The face always displays the time,

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mophie juice pack helium – “lighter than air” power for your iPhone 5

By Janet Cloninger / February 11, 2013 / News / Batteries and Chargers, iOS, iPhone 5 / 2 Comments

We’ve reviewed mophie battery cases at The Gadgeteer in the past. I had the chance to review a juice pack case for my iPod touch, and I found it was a compact case with a lot of reserve power to keep my surfing and tunes going all day. mophie is now introducing the juice pack

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Protect your financial life with the #FellowesInc Powershred 73Ci small office or home office shredder

By Janet Cloninger / February 11, 2013 / News / 2 Comments

This post brought to you by Fellowes. All opinions are 100% mine. Last year, I was lucky enough to review the Fellowes Powershred 79Ci shredder. I needed something to shred all those pre-approved credit card offers, receipts, bills, and other financial papers. Other shredders I had tried were always jamming; it just seemed easier to

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STM cache for iPad review

By Janet Cloninger / February 9, 2013 / Reviews / Bags, iOS, iPad cases and bags / Leave a Comment

I’ve seen several reports recently saying that Apple leads the PC market if you count iPads as a PC. Most people won’t count them as PCs; I certainly don’t, but there is a market for which the iPad represents all the “PC” they need. So, if your iPad is the only PC you need, you

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Steer your own submarine – and record your journey – from the safety of the dock

By Janet Cloninger / February 8, 2013 / News / Camera, Camera gear, Outdoor Gear / 3 Comments

If you have a spare $6300 laying around and a need or desire for underwater exploration, you need the Submarine Camcorder from Hammacher Schlemmer. This little sub measures 19″ L x 14 1/2″ W x 7″ H, and it’s made of water-tight, marine-grade, hydrodynamic ABS. Inside, there’s a HD video camera that takes 1280 X 720 video or

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Ever seen an iPad cover that folds into a vertical stand?

By Janet Cloninger / February 8, 2013 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad / 1 Comment

All the Smart Covers I’ve seen for iPads fold to hold your iPad in a horizontal position for viewing or typing. The new Origami Vertical Smart Book Hard Back cover for iPad mini folds into a plethora of positions to support your iPad horizontally or vertically for viewing or for typing. This case is from Lifeworks and

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The RAGGEDedge Gear GoPro Camera Stow Bag is as tough as the camera itself

By Janet Cloninger / February 7, 2013 / News / Action Camera, Bags, Camera bag, Camera gear / Leave a Comment

We’ve reviewed RAGGEDedge Gear wallets and bags before, and we found them to be sturdy and well-made. Their goods are made of carbon fiber, Kevlar, or Hi-Tech sailcloth, so you know they are made to stand up to the elements. The GoPro cameras are touch little POV cameras, and you’ll be taking them into many

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Logitech announces their Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad mini

By Janet Cloninger / February 7, 2013 / News / Bluetooth, Bluetooth keyboard, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad mini / 4 Comments

I’ve had the opportunity to try many keyboard cases for the larger iPads I’ve owned, but I’ve never had hands-on experience with a keyboard case for the iPad mini. Logitech has just announced their Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad mini, and I must say it has me intrigued. Instead of a bulky folio case,

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ThinkGeek has the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your Companion

By Janet Cloninger / February 6, 2013 / News / Gear, Jewelry / Leave a Comment

Does your SO own or want one of those European-style bracelets with the slide-on beads and charms? (I’m talking about Pandora, Chamilia, and Biagi.) Adding a charm to her bracelet is a great gift for Valentine’s Day, and these charms from ThinkGeek are designed to remind her of her favorite gadget lover or of her

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Decrease your energy costs by up to 50% by converting your existing fleet vehicles to hybrids with the EchoDrive system

By Janet Cloninger / February 6, 2013 / News / Car Gear / 3 Comments

This post brought to you by Echo Automotive. All opinions are 100% mine. Even if environmental factors don’t enter into your equation when purchasing vehicles, the continually rising cost of fuel surely does. When buying a new vehicle, it’s easy to find a fuel-efficient or even a hybrid or electric vehicle that meets your needs.

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Improve the view from your desk chair

By Janet Cloninger / February 5, 2013 / News / Computer Gear, USB hub / Leave a Comment

So you don’t have a corner office – you can still have a city view from your desk chair with the USB Hub for the Lonely City. Sure, this is just a 4-port USB 2.0 hub, but it puts the “fun” in functional. It’s $25 from Kikkerland. It’s the perfect accessory for your desk setup

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Explore the Grand Canyon from your living room using Google Maps

By Janet Cloninger / February 5, 2013 / News / Leave a Comment

Google cameras are slowly documenting everything there is to see in our world, and their images help with everything from navigating around in strange cities to seeing crazy things like people in the process of falling down or buildings burning in the background. They recently turned their cameras to the Grand Canyon, so those of

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