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WALLPORT adds VESA mount capability to iPad

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We’ve reviewed a few different iPad stands, but how about a VESA compatible wall mount? The WALLPORT is a wall mount designed especially for the iPad and can be used by itself or with an adjustable 100mm VESA mount. Unlike other wall mounts that are currently available for the iPad, this one doesn’t need a […]

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Levenger Two-in-One Electronics Case

levenger two in one electronics pouch

When I read Andy Chen’s review of the digiZoid Zo Personal Subwoofer and his statement that he can never again listen to his music without the zo, I immediately thought of the Levenger Bomber Jacket Two-in-One Electronics Case.  This case is made of Levenger’s pebbled, full-grain mocha-colored leather with a plaid fabric interior.  There’s a belt clip

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Jedi Mind Control Game from Hammacher Schlemmer

jedi mind control game

Develop your control of The Force with the Jedi Mind Control Game from Hammacher Schlemmer.  The game has a headset with sensors for your forehead and ears that “translate your brain’s energy into a wireless signal that is sent to the game’s base station”.  Your steady concentration sends signals to adjust the speed of the

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An OS X screensaver for iPhone and iPad App freaks

appwall

Are you obsessed with iOS4 apps? There’s a wallpaper for that. At least there is if you’re an OS X user. It’s called AppWall and it’s a free screensaverthat shows an ever changing full screen of app icons. I’m not sure if the changing icons represent newly added apps to the appstore, frequently accessed apps

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Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband?

atomic9 wristband

The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by time. It’s available now for $99.99

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GEAR4’s UnityRemote turnes the iPhone into a Universal Remote

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The UnityRemote from GEAR4 has been designed to easily control multiple AV devices with as little effort as possible. iPhone, iPod touch and iPad owners can use this app / hardware to control various devices such as TVs, stereos, Blu-Ray players, DVRs and more. If it has an infrared receiver UnityRemote will control it. This

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Amazon Announces Third Generation Kindle for $139

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Today Amazon announced a new sleeker, lighter and less expensive version of their popular eBook Reader. The new Kindle is priced at a very affordable $139 and is available in White or Graphite. Besides the obvious physical changes, the display is supposed to have 50% better contrast that previous versions, battery life is supposed to

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Turn a Room into your favorite Video Game with Blik Wall Decals

Blik’s line of peel and stick wall decals will let you relive your favorite retro video games in life size detail. They have self-adhesive and removable decals for games like Asteroids, Space Invaders, Pong, Super Mario, Centipede and more. Prices range from $25 up to $75 depending on the design.

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KangaRoom Travel Cord Organizer and Charging Case

KangaRoom travel charger

KangaRoom makes home and office organizers, and they’ve turned their expertise to gadget cord organization.  They’ve taken it a step further and turned a simple cable organizer bag into a charging station you can use at home or on the road.  The KangaRoom Travel Cord Organizer + Charging Case has mesh pouches to hold cords

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Nostalgic Vacuum Tube AM/FM Radio from Fascinations

fascinations tube radio

The Fascinations Vacuum Tube AM/FM Radio is a modern radio with a nostalgic look. This is an analog AM/FM radio with rotary volume control.  The vacuum tubes don’t seem to be real, just lighting effects.  The radio operates on 4AA batteries or can use an AC adapter; neither is included.  Get the Nostalgic Radio for $19.95 from InnovaToys,

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Barbie’s Newest Job – She’s Now a Video Camera!

barbie video girl

The Barbie Video Girl camera from Mattel gives Barbie a new job.  She’s a film-maker – literally.  The doll appears to be a standard Barbie, but it has a lens hidden in her necklace, and there’s a small color LCD screen and controls on her back.  There’s no technical details listed for the camera, but I’m betting it won’t

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Pair Up a Nikon Lens With a Canon Camera, or a Nikon Camera with a ….

Novoflex camera adapters

If you have a nice lens that you’d like to use with a camera of a different brand, Novoflex probably has an adapter that will let you do that.  With the Novoflex Adapters, you can marry up camera bodies and lenses with different bayonet mounts.  No functions will be transferred; you’ll have to adjust the

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InnoPocket announces HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad

innopocket ipad stand

You’ve seen similar stands for the iPhone and now the iPad is getting some love. The HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad has just been announced by InnoPocket. This stand is made of aluminum and polycarbonate and is designed to let you rotate your iPad in landscape or portrait orientations. The viewing angle can also be

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