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Pyramid Distribution is now carrying another handcrafted Motz wooden speaker. Their first speaker was shaped like an acorn, while this one has a more traditional box shape. It’s made of apricot wood includes a USB connector for charging the internal Lithium Polymer battery and a standard 35mm jack to connect to audio sources. It also […]
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In my article Are Gadgets Just for Guys?, I was complaining that perfume was listed as a “gadget” gift for women. I said that unless it came in an air compressor, perfume couldn’t be a gadget. Swiss Army cologne doesn’t come in an air compressor, but it probably is as close to a gadget as perfume
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What is a Spot? It’s a special holder / clip to hold earbuds or Bluetooth headset. There’s a Spot for your earbuds ($12.99) and a Spot for your Bluetooth headset ($10.99). I really like the idea of the earbud Spot. Right now I’m using a little magnetic clasp thingy that is basically an updated twisty
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Simple, but what a great idea! This 4-port USB hub from USB Geek replaces the plastic grommet that fits in those cord-corralling holes drilled in the tops of computer desks. It’s USB 2.0 and transfers files at speeds up to 480 Mbps. You can connect up to four high-, full-, or low-speed USB devices and still
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The Ultimate Guide To Your Windows Mobile Phone [affiliate link] is a 50 page guide starts with the very basics of Windows Mobile, and quietly builds up its pace to a more advanced level.. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The Gadgeteer to earn some some
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Don’t you just hate it when you need a USB cable to charge or sync your favorite device and can’t find one to save your life? The Scosche flipSYNC solves that problem by living on your keychain. It’s roughly the same size as an electronic car door opener /alarm fob and is available in an
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Diane von Furstenberg has been a fashion designer since the early 70s. She became famous for her iconic wrap dress in colorful prints, and now she’s designed a line of covers for the 6″ Amazon Kindle using her signature prints. There’s a black leather clutch case in a zebra print and three canvas clutch cases in
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You probably have seen Julie’s review of the Oberon Design Kindle covers, so you know how gorgeous and well-made these leather covers are. Oberon Design has just announced their covers for iPad, and they are just as beautiful and thoughtfully-designed as I expected they would be. They are available in a variety of designs and
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One of the best methods for keeping your domicile appearing neat and tidy is to simple keep clutter out of sight. Hinge hooks may be a helpful hero here. Installation appears relatively simple, attaching to standard door hinges with no drilling, hardware, or holes, and they allow the use of space behind a door that
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Barnes and Noble is offering five free ebooks for owners of any device using Barnes and Noble ebook reader software. Owners of the nook reader qualify, as do people using the B&N ebook reader software on their iPhone/iPod touch or Blackberry. You just bring your mobile device in, show it to an employee, and you’ll receive
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I reviewed the the Moshi Voice Control Alarm Clock last year and am still using and love it. One of my complaints was the fact that it lacked an FM radio. Well guess what? Moshi has just released an new version of their clock that now includes a radio with 3 presets, as well as
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The Sony PRS-300 Pocket Edition ebook reader is available at Woot today (5/19/2010) for $109.99. The reader is refurbished, but it comes with the standard accessories (USB cable and the neoprene pouch). All three colors are available. It comes with a 90 day warranty from Sony, and Woot says the reader is authorized for the
Refurbished Sony Pocket Edition Reader for $110 at Woot Read More
Sony is offering the Sony PRS-600 Touch Reader for $199.99 – a $100 savings off the normal price. The wireless, larger-format Daily Edition Reader has a $50 discount, bringing it to $349.99. The Sony Pocket Edition Reader doesn’t seem to be on sale, but it’s price is now $169.99 – $30 less than I paid
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The new Tango case from Ten One Design, which comes pre-bundled with the Pogo Stylus. This iPhone 3GS case features a full-grain Black leather exterior that flips open to reveal a micro-suede interior. It’s available in two colors: Aqua or Lime. The Tango Case, bundled with the Pogo Stylus, is available at www.TenOneDesign.com for just
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The Kisai Round Trip Pocket Watch is brought to you Tokyoflash, the same people that bring us all kinds of interesting watches. This one features a water resistant case, USB charging, LED animations and a unique time display of colored LEDs. The Round Trip is available for 6,900 Japanese yen ($73, €54, £48).
Is that a watch in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Read More
If you like to use your iPhone or iPod (or other similarly sized phone or mp3 player) near water, Brando has a water resistant pouch and headphones you might like. The pouch is thin and clear, comes with a lanyard so you can wear it around your neck, and allows you to use the touchscreen while in
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I’m sure you’ve seen those mugs that you can have custom printed with a photo. The Digital Photo Mug from ThinkGeek goes one better than those mugs. This travel mug – for hot or cold beverages – has a 1.5″ LCD digital photo frame mounted right on the front. The frame can hold up to
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Victorinox makes a line of knives branded for the Boy Scouts of America, but I was surprised to find that the Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT was not part of the BSA collection. With it’s 80 functions, the SwissChamp XAVT is the ultimate “always be prepared” tool! This huge knife is packed with knife blades, screwdrivers, hex drivers, altimeters, barometer, alarm
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Our very own Android guru Bryan Sherman was recently interviewed for a local FOX network news program on the emerging market of tablet computers. Check out the video. Way to go Bryan!
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If you’ve ever made homemade bread, you probably have seen a recipe expressing ingredient amounts in weights instead of volume. Cooking results are much more reproducible if you use weights, but not every one has a kitchen scale. ThinkGeek is offering the Precision Spoon Scale – a spoon with an integral scale. The scale is
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