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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Although they say they are made for Apple iPhone/iPod/iPad, these cute little apple chargers from apel pi actually work for any USB-chargeable smartphone or tablet. The OPSO chargers have USB-chargeable Lithium-ion batteries. They have four LEDs to indicate charge level for the internal battery. Although they don’t tell us how it works, they also have
An apel pi OPSO Charger a Day Keeps Dead Gadgets Away Read More
If the idea of earbuds custom molded to your ears is enticing but out of your budget, the Sharkfin self-molding earbuds might just be of interest. Though the “earbuds” portion of the title is a bit misleading. This product is simply a silicone putty to be molded around your existing pair of earbuds. Once formed,
Is that Play-Doh in your Ear? Read More
I’m sure we’ve all been there. You’re in the cinema, at a concert, or in a meeting or a presentation, and your mobile phone goes off attracting much unwanted attention and many death stares. Despite all the best intentions, it’s easy to forget to turn off your phone or set it to vibrate. Well, designer
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If plain old SMS or MMS text messages just aren’t doing it for you anymore, Samsung’s ChatON app adds a whole host of features to keep you and your buddies entertained. The ChatON app is free for iOS, Android and Blackberry devices. You can find it through the ChatON website or in the appropriate app
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The Cobra Wallet is the latest wallet design to seek funding via Kickstarter. This wallet features a curved design that offers storage for up to 8 cards and a couple of bills (there’s also a hidden area that can hold a key). At only .5 inches thick, the Cobra Wallet helps reduce pocket bulge while
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