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The tagline at newPCgadgets is “Surprisingly Unique Products”. That perfectly describes their new smartphone accessory – the stainless steel Smartphone Coaster. These little stands are designed to hold most smartphones at a 75 degree angle for easy viewing of videos or for simply keeping an eye on incoming emails and messages. The stand can support […]
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If you didn’t know, Prop 19 is the November 2, 2010 ballot proposition which would legalize marijuana use in California. If you’re on the pro side of that issue, I have the perfect watch for you from ToykyoFlash Japan. It’s the Kisai Wasted LED Watch. This USB rechargeable watch is available in either Black or
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Recently, we told you about the Techlife™ Netbook/iPad Messenger from Skooba Design. Michael Hess, the president of Skooba Design, took the time to let us know that Techlife™ is much more than just a single bag. The collection features a series of super-lightweight, casual yet sporty bags: the messenger and a neo-skin for the netbook/iPad, a
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Barnes & Noble just announced the next version of their Nook eBook reader. It’s the NOOKcolor. It has a 7″ 1024 x 600 color display. However, unlike the original Nook, the entire display is touch enabled. It’s also interesting to note that the display is 169 dpi. By comparison the iPad is 132, iPhone 3gs
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The folks at Cool-Invent subscribe to the motto that two is always better than one. Case in point, their new Dual Docker iPad / iPhone docking stand. It’s a CNC machined aluminum stand made in the US, that has an articulated dual ball joint that allows independent adjustment of the iPad and iPhone at various
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Western Digital, maker of the popular WD TV media player family has just announced the WD TV Live Hub media center. This is a 1080p media player with a 1 terabyte built-in network hard drive. In addition to playing the videos you store on the HD and available through shared network drives, it will also
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The new Dock.id series of universal chargers from Paxon Energy is taking a modular approach that allows simultaneous charging of 3 devices. With its interchangeable adapters, the Dock.id is compatible with most portable devices of the market. Their first offering is the Dock.Id Mobile edition, which is available in 3 different packages: the Dock.Id Mobile
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If you normally clean your teeth with a sonic toothbrush but you find them too big and clunky to travel with, you’ll want to check out the Panasonic Doltz Pocket Sonic Toothbrush from Japan Trend Shop. This toothbrush uses 16,000 vibrations a minute to clean your teeth better than a manual toothbrush. With the cover in
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Marshall, a company known for their rocking guitar amps for the last 50 years, will soon start offering headphones. There isn’t much information available yet, but we do know that they will launch on November 15th. I wonder if they go to 11?
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We’ve posted several news items and reviews of Grid-It! products from Cocoon. I’m sure you’re familiar with the “rubberized woven elastic object retention system for gadget organization” by now. We’ve seen the Grid-It! organizers as stand-alone panels you can add to your own bags and as integrated panels in bags from Cocoon. This time, Cocoon has
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Does your keyboard have crumbs, dust and dirt between the keys? My wireless Apple keyboard doesn’t, but my regular full sized Lenovo desktop keyboard at work does. At home, I could semi-easily clean it by dragging out the vacum cleaner. But at work, I don’t have that luxury. I think I’ve found a unique solution.
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With the HoodieBuddie, you’ll never have to untangle your earbuds again. These jackets use HB3 technology to embed audio functions with the garment. They have a 3.5mm plug in one of the front pockets where you connect your MP3 player, iPod, iPhone, or other portable audio device. Hidden cables connect the audio device to the earbuds,
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If you fly frequently, you’ll appreciate the Command Messenger from Timbuk2. This TSA-compliant bag has classic messenger-bag design and is made of oxford nylon fabric in your choice of empire red, black, or potrero (a taupe). The computer “Loveglove”, as they call their padded computer compartment, is on the outside back of the bag. The Loveglove
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Laptop speakers aren’t typically known for sounding all that great. You could always add a pair of big boxy speakers that plugin to headphone jacks… If that doesn’t appeal to you, Edifier is offering a more elegant solution with their USB Soundbar Speaker. It features magnetically shielded drivers, efficient bass-reflex design, two 3-inch woofers and
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Did you know that your cell phone can be a breeding ground for strep, e. coli and other nasty germs? Do you care? Yeah, me neither. I eat off my phone and I like it. But if the thoughts that microscopic critters are currently crawling all over your snazzy iPhone have you in dispair, I
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Here’s a great gift idea for your favorite gadgeteer. It’s a coffee table book titled Gadget Nation by Steve Greenberg aka “The Innovation Insider”. Steve travels the country looking for innovative products and reports on them through various television programs such as NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s Early Show, ABC’s World News This Morning and World
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The PadDock 10 from SMK-Link is a stand, sync and charge dock, and speaker system for iPad. The PadDock 10 has custom-designed oval speakers (40mm X 50mm) with neodymium magnets and a passive radiator to enhance bass response. The speakers are backwards-facing; sound reflects from surfaces behind the PadDock for increased stereo separation. The stand tilts
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Where would we be without Griffin Technology and its endless quest to provide us with affordable accessories for enjoying our Apple products? The latest release is an under-the-cabinet mount for the iPad. It can be installed under or to the side of any cabinet, provided it has a depth of at least 14 inches. Once the
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Nintendo is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers with a special Wii bundle. The limited-edition hardware includes a red Wii console, a red Wii Remote Plus controller, and a red Nunchuk controller. A new Super Mario Bros. Wii game disc and a Wii Sports game disc complete the package. This 25th Anniversary Super Mario
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If you love fine suiting materials or if autumn makes you want to cuddle up in wools, you’ll like the new JAVOedge Charcoal Flip Case for Kindle 3 with 3G and WiFi. These fabric cases are sophisticated and tailored; they will look equally at home with your business suits or your jeans. The Charcoal Flip
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