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Micro-Plus EX puts 9 tools on your keyring

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As Julie wrote a few posts down, here at The Gadgeteer, we can’t get enough keychain tools and gadgets.  So here’s another, the Swiss+Tech Micro-Plus EX 9-in-1 Key Ring Tool.  As the somewhat lengthy name implies, 9 tools are embedded in this little gem, including pliers, bottle opener, 4 screwdrivers, and wire cutter/stripper/crimper.  All stainless

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Get rid of bright LED lights with LightDims

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There are probably a good amount of gadgets around the house that have an obnoxiously bright LED–from your alarm clock to DVD player to television.  LightDims are designed to fit over the LED and reduce or eliminate the glare of the light.  LightDims are essentially just stickers.  Yes, a Hello Kitty sticker for 10 cents

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Gone Are the Days of Remote Start From a Key Ring

Viper has created technology that allows you to start your car from virtually anywhere with your smartphone.  Viper SmartStart works with iPhones, Blackberrys, and Android.  SmartStart allows you to heat/cool your car, lock/unlock doors, control multiple cars, personalize settings, and start remotely from practically anywhere.  There are three configurations:  VSM200, VSS3000, and VSS5000.  The configurations

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Quad Mountain Ultimate One Nano Watchband

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The Quad Mountain Ultimate One nano watchband distinguishes itself by being the only one on the market where no part of the nano touches your skin.  This protects your nano from sweat damage, which won’t be covered under the warranty.  The band is thin and vented where possible for comfort.  The nano’s controls are all

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Low-profile SPIbelt expands to carry your stuff

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The fanny pack.  Maybe not the vanguard of style for carrying personal items, but still can be spotted in use today.  SPIbelt has taken the concept and slimmed it down a bit.  Quite a bit.  Designed by a runner, the Small Personal Item belt, or SPIbelt, is a low-profile zip-pouch mounted to an adjustable waist

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Withstand the Elements with the G’zOne Commando Smartphone from Casio

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The ruggedized Casio G’zOne Commando Android smartphone is tough enough for any situation.  It meets military standards for water, shock, and dust exposure.  It’s tough on the inside, too.  With Exchange Active Sync, you can ensure that confidential information stays that way by setting up SSL data encryption, device password policies, remote wipe options, and more.

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Take Control of Business Meetings with Idea Flight for iPad

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If you work for a business that provides iPads for employes or where most employes have gotten their own, Idea Flight might be a perfect way to control business presentations.  You won’t have to worry that people are reading ahead in handouts and missing what you’re saying, and you don’t have to have projectors or

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Wireless Thumb Cursor Controller from Genius

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This Wireless Thumb Mouse from Genius combines Touch Control technology and a 1000 dpi movement sensitivity to give you control over surfing, presentations, music, movies, ebook reading, and viewing photos.  The IF-award winning mouse has a rechargeable battery and connects to your computer wirelessly with its 2.4GHz pico receiver that plugs into an open USB

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USB Film Roll from Photojojo

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These USB flash drives from Photojojo are made from upcycled 35mm film rolls.  Because they were reclaimed from film developing labs, you won’t know what brand of film you’ll receive.  Each 4GB drive holds – not 36 pictures – but hundreds.  Each USB Film Roll costs $20, and they’d make a great gift for photographers

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