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The Key Tool and Shackle Set from I want one of those is a small tool kit that fits over a standard sized key. It is constructed of stainless steel and offers 8 different tools including three screwdrivers (small, medium and large), a file, bottle cap lifter, nail cleaner, tweezers and a wire cutter. Price […]
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Most stands for electronic devices are built to be used with only one device. The BookGem can hold a multitude of devices – an iPad or other tablet, a Kindle or Kindle DX, Sony readers, nook, Kobo reader – even a paper book. The BookGem is made in the USA of ABS plastic. Folded up,
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Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: The Incredible Guide to NEW Ubuntu (Karmic Koala) [affiliate link] is a guide that’s both great for Linux initiates, and invariably useful for Linux intermediates. With over fifty pages of copy-paste tutorials, this guide belongs in the virtual library of every Linux user! Makeuseof.com will walk you through the
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Last month Jackie reviewed the Tunebug Vibe speaker and seemed to like it quite a bit. Today we’re going to start a contest for their Shake helmet speaker for which we have a review in the works. This speaker works with bicycle, skateboard and snowboard helmets (sorry motorcycle guys) and turns the helmet into the
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Do you sit at a desk all day in front of a computer like I do? I try to get up and stretch my legs every so often, but it’s not uncommon for me to remain seated for almost my whole day. We all know that’s unhealthy, but what do we do about it? The
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To complement the yellow submarine tea infuser Julie told us about earlier this year, Uncommon Goods is offering a yellow submarine radio. The submarine is covered in rubber to protect the radio components while it bobs along in your bathtub. The Submarine Bath Radio is $30.00.
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I have a tiny micro SDHC card in my phone. To be able to use it with my computer’s built-in card reader, I have to put the micro SDHC into an adapter that looks like a regular SDHC card – which means I have to keep up with that adapter. USBFever has an adapter that’s
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The Battery Boost from Technocel is a portable battery pack with a built-in MicroSD card reader. It doesn’t offer a lot in the way of extra juice at 600mAh, but what it lacks in power, it makes up for in portability. Clip this little guy on your keychain and you’ll be able to add some
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The iCarpus is a handy stand that can be used with almost any smartphone sized device like the iPhone 4, Droid X, etc. It stores flat and then easily accommodates a device with or without a case. It has non-slip edges that provide protection to the device and the surface it sits on. It’s available
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EFO strikes again with an even smaller Bluetooth keyboard that is compatible with the iPhone and iPad. The Mini Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard has the footprint of a credit card, but manages to fit in F1 – F12 function keys, Tab, Cltr+Alt+Del keys and Multi-Media Key (Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Mute, Volume Up, Volume Down). It’s
Credit Card Sized Bluetooth Keyboard Read More
The USB digital eyepiece for telescopes from ThinkGeek has adapter rings (24.5mm and 31.7mm) for use with any telescope. The eyepiece uses a 1/2 inch, 1.3 megapixel image sensor to output images to your computer via a USB cable. You can view or save 1280 x 1040 video or photos to your computer. The USB
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This kitchen scale not only lets you weigh food, it gives you the nutritional information for the exact serving size on the scale. The Perfect Portions Digital Food Scale from The Sharper Image is pre-loaded with information for almost 2,000 foods, and you can enter data for 99 custom foods. The weighing platform is made
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netTALK.COM has revealed its newest service application, a videophone that allows DUO and TK6000 users to stream live video to other netTALK users for free. In addtion to being able to actually see the person on the other side of their calls, they can also record their communication sessions. The netTALK DUO is available for
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The popular Defender Series and Commuter Series of cases from OtterBox are now available for the Apple iPad. These case won’t allow you to go scuba diving with your favorite device, but they will protect it from bumps, shock and dust. The Defender case offers 3 layers of protection and a handy stand option, while
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Today Sony announced the new Walkman E-Series video MP3 player, which features up to 50 hours of audio playback (mp3 files at 128 kbps) and 10 hours of video playback (WMV at 384 kbps). This new player also features 2 of Sony’s own technologies: Clear Audio and SenseMe. Clear Audio is an audio technology that
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The Seat Buddy lets you hang your iPhone or iPod touch on a car headrest or glove box door, a treadmill, or on the seatback tray in an airplane. The case cushions your device and the silicone straps have hook-and-loop fasteners to suspend the iPhone for hands-free viewing. You can buy them from the Seat
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If you’ve been waiting for some sliding keyboard and Android 2.2 goodness, wait no more. The Motorola DROID 2 which was announced last month, will go on pre-sale tomorrow at Verizonwireless.com and will be available in stores on Thursday. The DROID was Motorola’s first Android device, so it will be interesting to see how this
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I’ve seen scores of iPad cases that double as stands that allow you to view the display hands-free. But I believe the Axis cases from JAVOedge are the first to offer both landscape and portrait viewing orientations with the same play through case. Available in Plaid, Poppy and Cherry Blossom prints, the Axis book style
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Seems like many accessories you buy work for only one device, and you have to buy all new accessories when you change devices. Kensington is eliminating that need by offering some universal smartphone accessories. The Pocket Battery for Smartphones (center, $39.99) is a rechargable battery pack that can extend your battery life by up to
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The Finis SwiMP3.1G is a waterproof MP3 player that doesn’t use earbuds. The two sections of the SwiMP3 attach to the straps of your goggles and rest against your cheek. Sound is transmitted through your checkbones, so your music never sounds muffled. There’s 1GB of storage and an 8-hour lithium-ion battery that charges through USB. The Finis
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