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According to website Expensive Places, the world’s largest ferris wheel will soon be constructed on Staten Island, New York. It will stand 60 stories (630ft) tall and have 36 capsules that can accommodate 40 passengers each. That means a total of 1440 people can ride on this ferris wheel at one time. Due to be completed […]
New York to Build the World’s Largest Ferris Wheel Read More
I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing some laptop and iPad accessories from Sena Cases, and I can attest they are beautiful and beautifully made. (I even told my friend, Leah, that I loved the Sena Borsetta case for the iPad 2 so much that I might not upgrade to the new iPad if it wouldn’t
Sena Cases Extends Their Line of Premium Leather Cases to Include the iPhone 5 Read More
It’s time to start planning your holiday shopping, and Pyle Audio has a great gift idea for someone who wants to learn to play guitar. Their PEGKT15 electric guitar package comes with everything needed to get started. The kit starts with a double-cutaway, solid-body electric guitar made with a basswood body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard. It
Pyle Audio All-in-One Beginner Electric Guitar Package Read More
The engineers and designers at Element Case have just announced their new high-end case for the iPhone 5, the Sector 5. According to Element Case ‘the Sector case will change the way you think of premium iPhone protection and style’. The Sector 5 has a ‘multi-link perimeter frame design’ which is comprised of 8 individual
Element Case Announces their New Sector 5 iPhone Case Read More
ThinkGeek always has a variety of cute stuff, but they’ve outdone themselves with this USB Toaster Hub and Thumb Drives set. The hub looks like an old-fashioned chrome toaster, and it has 4 USB 2.0 ports and a 1 meter long USB cable. It’s capable of speeds up to to 480 mbps, and it even has
Your Data is Toast with This USB Hub and Thumb Drive Set Read More
Have you gotten a new iPhone 5, and you’re in the market for a luxurious leather case for it? Levenger has a variety of beautiful cases that will hold your phone. First is the International Phone Pocket Briefcase ($59.00, bottom left), with room inside for your phone, 3X5 notecards, currency, and even a passport. This
Outfit Your New iPhone 5 in Levenger Leather Cases Read More
And the lucky digger who wins this chook raffle is……….randomizer please……….. Spanky ! Congrats mate, email on it’s way ! Thanks for all the comments and suggestions all, lets see what we can do about them 🙂 . So many of the competitions here on The Gadgeteer are for US residents only, so it’s time
Gadgeteer Fair Dinkum Aussie Giveaway Read More
Everyone loves Apple’s Macbook Pro. It’s an awesome computer for artists and musicians to expand their creativity. But haven’t we always wished that Apple made a real OS X tablet? Modbook Inc. (formally Axiotron) did just that with their new line of 2012 Modbook Pro tablets. What Modbook Inc. does is take an actual 13.3″ Macbook Pro
Modbook Pro Is The Tablet Apple Never Made Read More
The folks at Sumo Lounge are now offering most of their line of adult sized bean bag chairs in new cozy fabric covers that include Microsuede, Corduroy and Ultimate Fur. Curling up in an Ultimate Fur Sumo Bean Bag will make you feel like you’ve snuggled up with a big bear. One that doesn’t want to eat
Sumo Bean Bags Get Furry Read More
We tend to cover quite a few screen protectors for various devices here on The Gadgeteer, however most of them are made of some sort of soft and flexible PET film. The biggest issue is that as your screen size gets bigger, in my experience, the harder it is to get these films onto your screen cleanly
Phantasm Tempered Glass Screen Protector For Asus Galaxy Nexus 7 Read More
As the saying goes, I’ve forgotten more chemistry than most people ever know, but I did earn a degree in chemistry. This necklace from ThinkGeek really appeals to the chemistry geek that still lives inside me. This Rutherford-Bohr Model Atom Necklace has a 16″ sterling chain, and the pendant is made of silver-plated brass with
Rutherford-Bohr Model Atom Necklace Read More
The DIY Pen is a unique kit from Fraser Ross art & design studio who is based in Glasgow Scotland. The kit combines plywood, rubber heat shrink tubing and ballpoint pen components. The plywood sheet holds the individual parts that create the skeleton of the pen. It also doubles as a fixture for the last step which requires a
Make Your own Pen With a Hair Dryer and Plywood Read More
One of the biggest pains with using drills and power screwdrivers is having to change bits all the time, however Worx has come up with a neat solution. The Worx SD Power screwdriver is powered by a 4V Li-Ion battery and comes with a handy LED work light. It’s big selling point is the six
Worx SD Power Screwdriver – I am the Law Read More
I’ve recently been thinking about ways to keep gear dry when you get caught in the rain, and the Kona Project 2 Messenger bag from Brenthaven caught my eye because it’s built with an internal dry bag to keep your laptop and other electronics dry. It’s made of water-shedding 1000D Cordura fabric, and it has patent-pending
Kona Project 2 Messenger Bag from Brenthaven Read More
I know you’re thinking that the iPhone 5 is out now, so what’s with the iPhone 4/4S accessories? But a lot of people are still using these iPhones, and Apple is still offering them at discounted prices, so people are still going to want cases for them. Well, T8 Cases is introducing the Storm iPhone
T8 Announces Storm Wallet Cases and Zephyr Lanyards for iPhone 4/4S Read More
3D printers are getting smaller, lighter, and cheaper. Makerbot has just announced their Replicator 2 , their fourth generation “prosumer” printer. Made from powder-coated steel and PVC and acrylic panels, the Replicator 2 is being touted as a “Desktop 3D Printer”. It measures only 19.1 x 16.5 x 14.7 in [49 x 42 x 38 cm] and weighs only 25.4 lbs [11.5
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I never have gotten used to those newfangled trackpads, and I always need a mouse for my computer. I also require a wireless mouse, and I spend a lot of time on my computer daily, so I need a comfortable mouse, too. Kensington is introducing a colorful new mouse that looks like it could easily
Kensington Introduces Colorful New Wireless Mice Read More
Here’s a great little addition to your gear bag. The Compact USB Surge Protector from Satechi can protect your laptop from power surges and spikes and provide you with a separate USB charger port with conditioned power, too. The USB charger provides 5V, 1A power to charge up a smartphone or MP3 player while leaving
Satechi Launches Compact USB Surge Protector Read More
To celebrate 25 billion downloads, the Google Play Store is having a sale for the next 5 days: “Every day you’ll be able to choose from a collection of apps from some of the world’s top developers including Gameloft, Electronic Arts, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat and more. And all for just 25 cents. “We’ll also be offering
Google Play Store Celebrating 25 Billion Downloads Read More
It started with the Amazon Kindle Fire, then came the Google Nexus 7, the Kobo ARC, and the Amazon Kinde Fire HD and HD 8.9. The next entrants in the low cost Android-based tablets battle has just been released by Barnes and Noble. The Nook HD is a 7″ tablet running at 1440 x 900
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ – Let the battles begin ! Read More