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Innovatoys has an optical mouse that flips open into a phone that can be used with Skype or other VOIP services. The wired USB optical mouse has a 1000 DPI sensor. Flip it open to access the microphone, speaker, and a 128×64 pixel LCD screen with backlight. You get crystal clear audio with 16bit 48 […]
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Forget the X-Files…the Coolness Factor is the Truth that’s Out There… While most people like to read the Gadgeteer to find out the latest in cool, new electronic gadgetry, it’s important to remember that gadgets aren’t ALWAYS electronic. Sometimes they just have to be cool. Something you can’t help but look at. Something you can’t
Even though there are many products on the market that claim to disinfect or purify air/water/objects, they typically ask us to trust they’re working on blind faith with no way to actually show that there’s a tangible toxin in need of removing. With typical air purifiers, there will eventually be the bits of dust or
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Virgin Mobile is offering prepaid plans for the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. This MiFi device allows up to five different WiFi-enabled devices to connect to the internet wherever you may be. The MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot is $149. Mobile plans vary from $10 to $60, depending on the amount of data.
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The Communicator Earphones have a thick cord that resists tangles and come with 3 earbud tips – in latex or “deep-fit soft foam” – so you can find your best fit. They minimize ambient noise, and their 10mm drivers reproduce 20-20,000 Hz for full, rich sound. There’s a built-in microphone so you can use it
Communicator Earphones Let You Listen to Your Music or Talk on Your Phone Read More
I’ve seen cooling stands for laptops before, but they’re usually too big to use with netbooks. The fanBASE from Scosche is designed to be used with netbooks, and it’s portable so you can take it with you. There’s a USB-powered cooling fan and a 3-port USB hub in the base. The legs fold in and the
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Hello Kitty trinkets usually don’t catch my eye, but I can’t help but smile at this little 3″ Headphonies speaker from Mobi Technologies. This tiny speaker has a built-in hi-fi amplifier that allows it to output 2 watts of sound. Ok, it’s not going to rattle the windows, but what do you expect from a
Purrfect Portable Sound – Headphonies 3″ Hello Kitty Speaker Read More
I don’t know about you, but I hate it when I go to a restaurant that is so dark that I can’t read the items on the menu. I found something that might help. It’s the UltraOptix. It is an LED lighted 2X magnifying lens with a 6X portion that is small and thin enough
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It’s August here in Indiana, so that means 90+ degree weather, high humidity and heat advisories. Not exactly the type of weather for a hat. But hey, it won’t be long before the frost will be on the pumpkin here and elsewhere. Be ready with the Headphone Beanie from Convenient Gadgets and Gifts. It’s a
A Beanie that can rock out Read More
The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is a 12.1 megapixel camera that can take still photos and videos with sound. It has a lot of cool feature that you expect from Nikon – like face-priority autofocus that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces, functions that warn you if the subject blinked so you can take another shot or
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Not Only Takes Pictures and Movies – It Can Project Them Read More
You can get extreme with Oregon Scientific’s new HD all terrain video camera. The ATC9K can go with you skydiving to suba diving. It’s an easy-to-use, waterproof and shock-resistant camera that can be strapped to a helmet, handlebars, surfboard, or snowboard. It features 1080p HD video, shoots up to 60 frames per second, has 130
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The new ¼ inch thin Jump Start Slim rechargeable 1100mAh Battery from DigiPower weighs in at 2 ounces. The Jump Start Slim features a brushed metal top, a high gloss black back that reminds me of an iPod Touch. It has optimized circuitry that allow for faster charging times from a computer or standard USB
Thin is in – DigiPower Jumpstart 1100mAh External Battery Read More
The Lexar Echo ZE backup drive is the tiniest USB drive I’ve seen – no bigger than the “nano” receiver for my wireless mouse. It’s has a low-profile design – so small you can leave it plugged into the USB port all the time. It comes with Echo backup software that automatically encrypts and performs
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If you’re looking for the perfect stand for your iPad, that is both portable and functional, you should take a look at the MoviePeg. This stand is made from a material called Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) and is available for the iPhone 3G and iPad (sorry, there is no iPhone 4 version available yet). The
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Hu2 Design makes vinyl stickers to decorate everything from your walls to your Apple computers and laptops. This particular sticker is for an iMac stand, and it serves as a “cheat sheet” to help you remember all those shortcuts. It’s made of a PVC-free self-adhesive vinyl that adheres to any smooth surface and removes easily without
iMac Shortcuts Reminder Sticker from Hu2 Design Read More
mSpot Movies lets you download and watch movies on your computer or on certain phones from the following carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and T-Mobile. You can watch movie trailers for free, rent a single movie for as little as $2.99, or get up to four movies for $9.99 if you join the Movie Club.
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A few days ago, SanDisk unveiled its smallest USB flash drive in North America. The Sandisk Cruzer Blade is the size of a paper clip and the weight of a penny, making it a perfect addition to your keychain or pocket. Storage capacities range from 2GB to 16GB and the drive is available immediately at
Sandisk Cruzer Blade – The ever shrinking thumbdrive Read More
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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The Little Black Book Case from Pad and Quill is available for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS. The case looks like a Moleskine notebook with it’s simulated black leather exterior and black elastic closure. Inside is a wood frame to cradle the iPhone – that should keep your fingers from touching the iPhone 4’s antenna,
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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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