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Perhaps the Most Beautiful iPad/iPad 2 Case – Ever!

skytop trading leather ipad

Skytop Trading Leather makes gorgeous leather goods, and their iPad cases are no exception.  They are handmade in Skytop Leather’s Colorado shop from saddle leather (tanned in Pennsylvania).  The cases are semi-hard shell cases for maximum protection, and all ports and controls are available while the iPad is in the case.  The case converts to […]

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Easy to use compass that you’ll never break

magnet compass

This little compass will always show you which way is North. Just remove it from the included waterproof aluminum capsule, set it on a flat surface and it will swivel around to point North/South. A Red dot marks the North end of this powerful rare earth magnet that is pretty much unbreakable. Even better is

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NOOK Color Bundle at QVC

nook color at qvc

The NOOK Color bundle with Sullivan Easel cover and issues of 34 magazines is available at QVC as the Today’s Special Value for 8/2/11.  Magazines include PC Gamer, sports magazines like ESPN, various titles from National Geographic, food/cooking magazines from Rachel Ray, Martha Stewart and more, Forbes, Readers Digest, American Photography, and more.  The Sullivan

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Switchkey – Another Keychain Gadget You Don’t Need, But Will Want Anyway

switchkey

The Switchkey is an automatic key fob made of aluminum. It comes with one key blank that you can take to most hardware stores for duplication. Grind the blank, assemble the parts and you’ll have a nifty spring action switch blade style key. The Switchkey is priced at $33, which includes free shipping.

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FlashHarp – Mini Harmonica with a Built-in 2GB Flash Drive

flashharp

The FlashHarp is a 2GB flash drive that doubles as a harmonica. Yeah, you read that right – a harmonica. It even comes with a 10 minute instructional video stored right on the drive so that you’ll be blowing “Oh Susanna” in no time. Play a tune then copy files to your computer. Just be

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Coleman Hot Water On Demand for Camping or Emergency Preparedness

coleman water heater

This on-demand water heater from Coleman is great for campers, remote cabins, or just emergency preparedness.  The Hot Water On Demand heater can heat water to over 100 degrees in less than five seconds.  There’s a rechargeable battery to pump the water that is charged with AC power or by a car power outlet.  The

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Scout Extra Small Laptop Bag from STM

stm scout extra small laptop case

We’ve reviewed STM bags before on The Gadgeteer, and we found them to be sturdy, well-made, and sized to fit your gear without wasted space.  STM is now offering the Scout Extra Small Laptop Bag that’s designed for the 11″ MacBook Air but will accommodate most 11″ laptops.  The Scout has high-density padding and a felt

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Bluelounge Nest Universal Multi-function Tablet/Phone Stand and Storage Tray

bluelounge nest

The Nest from Bluelounge looks a little like a bowl, but it’s much more versatile than that.  The plastic bowl has a colored rubber lining that makes it a safe, secure stand for a phone.  It can also serve as a storage valet for your keys and other pocket stuff.  The rubber lining and sloped

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Boardroom Meets War Room with the Manfolio

countycomm manfolio

Tired of all those look-alike leather portfolios to haul your notepad and business cards?  For something a little more tactical than predictable, have a look at the Maratac Manfolio Organizer from County Comm.  The Manfolio features a large inside compartment for all of your paperwork.  It also contains inside organizer for business cards, pens, and other

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Coleman 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Carafe

coleman propane coffee maker

For campers who like to rough it without giving up their coffee, Coleman offers the 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Carafe.  The coffee maker uses a 16.4 oz propane cylinder;  you’ll get about 4.4 hours of brewing time from each cylinder.  It has an InstaStart auto-ignition button so you don’t have to

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