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Incipio’s iPhone 4/4S Le Deux Metal Case With Polycarbonate Frame

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Most of you might know of Incipio.  They make great accessories and amazing cases for most of the popular mobile devices and electronics.  They have a great case for the iPhone 4/4S called Le Deux.  It’s a hybrid case made up of a polycarbonate frame and a brushed stainless steel backing.  The polycarbonate frame will […]

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Help Your Child Become a Better Driver with the Tiwi Driver Mentoring Solution

tiwi driver mentoring system

My daughter has her learner’s permit now, and I’m really not relishing the idea of her being on the road by herself in the near future.  The Tiwi Driver Mentoring Solution system could be just the thing she, or any beginning driver, needs to remind her of safe driving practices when an experienced driver isn’t

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CalypsoCrystal’s CalypsoPad Is The Tempur-Pedic For Your iPhone

CalypsoPad

Owning an iPhone comes with the responsibility of taking care of it as well.  Most of us Gadgeteers would tell you to get a case or protective stickers to protect your iPhone.  That’s like one of the first things you do when you get an iPhone.  But what if you want a naked iPhone in

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Now You Can Organize Your Purse with GRID-IT! Panels

cocoon grid it for purses

We’ve told you about the GRID-IT! system from Cocoon Innovations before.  These panels are covered in interwoven elastic straps that grip and organize your smaller items.  These panels come permanently installed in some laptop and gear bags from Cocoon, and they are also available as separate panels that you can add to your own laptop

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Track and Analyze Your Run with the runtastic GPS Watch

runtastic gps watch

The GPS Watch from runtastic records important parameters from your run: pace, laps, calories, distance, target HR zones, speed, duration, time, elevation and heart rate.  After the run, connect the watch to your computer with the included USB cable to transfer your data to your profile at runtastic’s website to analyze your metrics.  The watch

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ODOC: An iPhone Dock with a Twist

ODOC iphone dock

The ODOC iPhone dock is another Kickstarter project.  The ODOC is made of aluminum, with glass inserts in the ends and stainless hardware.  This dock weighs 2.7 pounds, so it’s heavy enough to allow one-handed removal of the iPhone.  The ODOC accommodates most cases, and the cylinder acts as a passive amplifier for the iPhone’s

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Galileo iOS-controlled Robotic iPhone Holder

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Ok, this is just too cool… The Galileo is an iOS-controlled Robotic iPhone Holder designed by the same guys that designed the Joby and the Gorillapod line of tripods. The Galileo holds your iPhone or iPod touch and can pan and tilt 360 degrees with a swipe your finger on a remote iOS device. This device would make a

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Save $50 and get Active Using the Motorola MOTOACTV

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We reported about the Motorola MOTOACTV last Fall when it was first announced, but not yet available. The MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Tracker & SmartMusic Player lets you know which songs make you perform your best. Featuring a 1.6-inch color touch display, the MOTOACTV is embedded with Motorola AccuSense and GPS technology which tracks your walking,

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Build Your Own Twin-Lens Reflex Film Camera

recesky camera kit

Last year, I reveiwed the Minox Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0 “tribute” camera (see related products links at the bottom) that reminded me of the old Imperial Reflex 620 Duo camera my mother had owned.  I was very disappointed in the tiny, low-res images captured by that almost $300 toy-like camera.  If only ThinkGeek had the

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WaterField Designs Introduces The Indy for the New iPad

waterfield indy ipad bag

New iPads mean new accessories, and WaterField Designs has a beautiful new iPad bag for us.  The Indy is made of soft, distressed leather, with two exterior pockets – one zippered for your wallet, and one lined with Ultrasuede for your phone.  The zippered main pocket is big enough for an iPad in a protective

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