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PrintJinni Printing App for iPhone/touch/iPad from Epson and Thinxtream

Epson and Thinxtream have collaborated to produce a printing app for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The PrintJinni app allows you to print email attachments to any Wi-Fi-enabled Epson printer on your network – no PC required. You simply set up your email account (Gmail™, Microsoft® Exchange, Apple MobileMe™, AOL®, and other IMAP-based email […]

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Spin your Old Vinyl Records on a Crosley Radio Revolution CR6002 Turntable

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/15/2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Record player, Spotlight Gadgets, turntable / 1 Comment

Do you still own a stack of vinyl records but don’t have a player to listen to them on? Check out the Crosley Radio Revolution CR6002. It’s a battery powered compact turntable that can play 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records. It features a belt driven turntable mechanism, diamond stylus needle and a manual tonearm.

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Logitech Unveils New Wireless Trackball M570

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/15/2010 / News / Computer Gear, Laptops and Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / 4 Comments

I prefer mice to trackballs, but if you’re a trackball enthusiast, the new M570 from Logitech might be one to consider. Besides being designed for all day comfort, this trackball will run up to 18 months from a single AA. WOW! The wireless receiver has been improved since to allow for use within 30 feet

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Solar iPhone charger that even works indoors

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/15/2010 / News / Batteries and Chargers, iOS, iPhone, Solar, Spotlight Gadgets / 3 Comments

The SoliLight SoliCharger is a solar powered battery charging pack for your iPhone. In addition to keeping your phone charged, with the included USB adapter kit, it will also charge most other brands of MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras, GPS units, etc. But what intrigues me most about this solar charger is the fact

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Stylish Internet Phone from Bedol

By Janet Cloninger / 09/15/2010 / News / Gear, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

If you make calls using internet services like MSN, AIM, Skype, Yahoo Messenger (or any other computer messenging application), this Bedol Internet Phone can replace your earphone and microphone. You just plug it in to your PC or Mac, and you can use the Internet Phone like a hand-held phone, a speaker phone, or even

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Olive Introduces First HD Music Server Under $1000

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/15/2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Music, Spotlight Gadgets / 3 Comments

Olive Music announces the O3HD music server for $999. This server has been designed to be a stand alone hassle free solution for accessing your music collection through your home stereo without needing a PC, software installation or network setup. It features a color touchscreen, internet radio, iPad/iPhone app control and storage capacity up to

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Is it a T-shirt or a Guitar? It’s both!

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/14/2010 / News / Clothing, Music Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

ThinkGeek always offers the most unique products. One of their latest items is an Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt that has a real musical “guitar” built right into it. It doesn’t play pre-recorded tunes, it will actually let you play your OWN tunes by pressing buttons on the fretboard that correspond with chords. The shirt even

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Protect your Blackberry and Support the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/14/2010 / News / Blackberry, Cases and Covers, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

OtterBox, makers of highly protective cases for your gear, are offering Pink is Strength cases for Blackberry devices. Compatible with the Curve 8500, Curve 3G, Pearl 9100 and Bold 9700, these cases will protect your Blackberry while also supporting a great cause. 10% of every sale goes to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade which helps

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Ectaco Taking Pre-Orders for Their New jetbook mini Ebook Readers – $99.95!

By Janet Cloninger / 09/14/2010 / News / eBook reader, eBook Readers / 2 Comments

Ectaco is a company known for electronic translators, translation software, and ebook readers. They are introducing their new jetbook mini – the most inexpensive ebook reader on the market. It has a 5″ TFT screen, adjustable fonts, and it will run for 90 hours on 4 AAA batteries (first set is included). The jetbook mini

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Handmade Leather Phone Cases

By Janet Cloninger / 09/14/2010 / News / iOS / Leave a Comment

TinderBloom, a seller at Etsy, makes handmade leather cases for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, or iPod touch. These cases are snug-fitting sleeve types made of calf leather and cow hide and are decorated with interesting retro designs. The cases are lined with wool and rayon blend felt to pad and protect your device. TinderBloom can customize

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Win a Green Figure iHolder iPad Stand!

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/13/2010 / News / contest, gadgeteer / 26 Comments

Janet recently reviewed the Green Figure iHolder iPad Stand and thought it was a cool desk accessory to turn your iPad into what looks like an iMac. After the review, she didn’t think she’d have a use for it, so she has offered to give it away to one of our lucky readers! Isn’t she

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Logitech Rocks the House with New THX Certified Speakers

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/13/2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Speaker, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

Logitech might not be a brand that people typically think of when they think speaker systems. But their latest system might change that. The Z623 is a 2.1 system that is affordably priced ($149.99), offers 200W output and is THX certified. It has volume controls that are integrated into the speaker itself for convenient adjustability.

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Camera Strap Buddy brings comfort on the cheap

By Andy Simmons / 09/13/2010 / News / Camera gear, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

While I swear by my BlackRapid camera strap, and I will preach its virtues to the masses at the drop of a hat, I realize that many people really aren’t in a position to spend $50 or more on a camera strap. If you want the across-the-chest style, but you’re on a budget, you might

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Advanced Protection Digital Deadbolt Lock

By Janet Cloninger / 09/13/2010 / News / Do-It-Yourself, Home and Kitchen / 4 Comments

Replace your deadbolt lock with the Advanced Protection Digital Deadbolt Lock from ThinkGeek and you’ll reduce your worry about break-ins. The lock resists lock-picking, kicking, sawing, hammering, and prying. You can unlock with a passcode or use the TagKeys. The TagKeys cannot be duplicated, and they can be deleted from the system if one is lost.

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Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Wireless Outdoor Speaker

By Janet Cloninger / 09/12/2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

The Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 light with speaker lets you add music to your outdoor living space. The AW850 is a Mission-style light fixture/speaker in an aged copper finish. You replace an existing outdoor light fixture with the AW850 speaker, which is weather-resistant and can use up to a 40W bulb. You’ll get a single speaker that has an

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Just in Time for Fall : Amazing Rake

By cobinrox / 09/11/2010 / News / Outdoor Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

Yeah, yeah, I hate raking leaves too. Actually raking is not the hard part. Transferring them to trash bags is probably the worst aspect. This rake from the ImprovementsCatalog ($40) looks interesting. Just like a pooh-scooper (but without the grossness) this rake swoops and scoops. I’ve tried snow shovels, cardboard boxes, bear claws (which really

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STM Org Board Protects and Organizes your iPad

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/11/2010 / News / iOS, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

The STM has just introduced the org board iPad case. It’s a slim form fitting neoprene sleeve to hold and protect your iPad, while also offering a handy organization panel for cables, pens, and other items. No word yet on availability or pricing.

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Incipio Linq Turns the iPod nano into a Wristwatch

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/11/2010 / News / iOS, iPod nano, Spotlight Gadgets, Watches and Clocks / 7 Comments

How are you going to carry Apple new iPod nano? Clipped to your shirt? Stowed in a pocket? How about around your wrist? Heck, how about just using it as a wristwatch? Incipio’s new Linq case turns the 6th generation nano music player into a watch. The Linq protects the nano with a polymer case

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Mr. Coffee® Café Frappe Maker

By Janet Cloninger / 09/11/2010 / News / Home and Kitchen / 9 Comments

I have a serious addiction to Starbucks’ Frappuccino drinks. My husband and I usually go to the local Barnes and Noble every Saturday (and sometimes on Sunday, too) to peruse the magazines and have something to drink. I’m diabetic, so I always get a caramel frappuccino made with the sugar-free syrups. Starbucks drinks are expensive, especially

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Ditch your Router, Jigsaw and Sander for the Dremel Trio

By Julie Strietelmeier / 09/10/2010 / News / Crafts, Home and Kitchen, Spotlight Gadgets, Tools / 6 Comments

Crafty geeks will appreciate the new Dremel Trio multi-tool. It can sand, cut and rout materials including wood, plastic, drywall, sheet metal, wall tile and more without switching tools. It has a non-marring base and is capable of a speed range of 10,000 – 20,000 rpm. I think this tool might come in handy for

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