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Philips SPA5210B/27 Notebook SoundBar

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If your laptop computer suffers from wimpy, weak speakers, check out the Philips SPA5210B/27 Notebook SoundBar.  No frequency range is specified for the SoundBar, but Philips says that it uses a Neodynium magnet system and has a Bass Reflex lower-end enhancement method.  The SoundBar is 11.6″ X 3.7″ X 2″, weighs 0.8 pounds, and comes with a […]

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June is Audiobook Month

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In support of Audiobook Month, publishers are offering downloads (or streams) of great audio throughout the month – works by Hemingway, Milne, Twain, Jennifer Eggers, Sarah Vowell, Martin Amis and the voices of Jim Dale, Michael Madsen, Frank McCourt, and many more through AudiobookCommunity.com. Currently there is a free download of “King Solomon’s Mines” along

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JAVOedge Cases for the nook Reader

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The MiMo Case collection from JAVOedge for the B&N nook is available now at Amazon.com. The Mimo case is made of “animal-friendly” synthetic materials. The cases are available in six ” earthy colors which are reflective of the Pacific Northwest – teal, olive, saddle, purple, and navy.”   Each case in the MiMo collection for nook

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Up Up and Away with the Edifier Luna5 iF500-Encore Speaker

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No, it’s not a hot air balloon for your iPhone, it’s the Luna5 iF500 Encore from Edifier. It is a uniquely designed round 5-driver speaker docking system for that is available in either glossy piano black or white. This speaker incorporates a 5.75-inch bass driver, two specially housed 2.75-inch midrange drivers and two 1-inch tweeters.

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Audéo Perfect Bass Earphones from Phonak

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Did you know that hearing experts are predicting that 1 in 10 30-year-olds will be wearing a hearing aid by 2020 because of exposure to continuous loud music from earphones?   The new Audéo Perfect Bass earphones from Phonak offer a way to enjoy music with a rich bass end while minimizing hearing damage from excessively loud volumes. 

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Fight Electro-Smog

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What the heck is electro-smog you ask. It is invisible electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated by the electronics which surround us daily. The Q-Link Mini is a thin, lightweight button designed to attach easily to any personal electronic device, from cell phones and Bluetooth headsets, to portable game consoles and MP3 players. The button is programmed with

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Guitar (and other instrument) Picks with no Point

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For the past couple of years I’ve been doodling around on a ukulele, but lately I have a new obsession – the dulcimer. While surfing around for dulcimer info, I happened upon the Pointless Pick. It’s a round pectrum with a handy raised grip ring in the center. Wow, why wasn’t this invented long ago?

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Trade an iPhone 3GS to Pay for your Upgrade to an iPhone 4

NextWorth offers a turnkey trade-in program that provides gadget hungry people like us an opportunity to capture some of the value of our old items when trading-up to new toys. For those of you thinking of upgrading an iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4, NextWorth will pay you between $208 and $260 for a 16GB.

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Seidio Innocase Rugged convertible case

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Want protection for your mobile device, but don’t always need to go all out?  The Seidio Innocase Rugged Holster Combo is like two cases in one.  The Innocase 360 is a 1mm thick, snap-on case made from “hard yet flexible” material with built in screen guard that is suitable for everyday use.  Add the Rugged

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AT&T and Pantech Announce the Pursuit Messaging Phone

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In Pantech’s continuing effort to shifted its focus away from smartphones, it has announced a new messaging handset called the Pursuit. The Pursuit combines a full touch-screen and a QWERTY keyboard in a case that is available in lime or blue. This phone also incorporates an assortment of original apps including Drawing Commander, Face Tag

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Let your Kindle Swim with the Fishes

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M-Edge introduces the Guardian waterproof case for the Kindle 2. The Guardian is made of molded plastic and can be used in water up to 1 meter deep, from the bathtub, to the pool or ocean. It allows for full functionality of the Kindle’s navigation buttons and keyboard through flexible sealed button cutouts. Users can

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iHome iP39 Dual Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod

ihome ip39 kitchen timer unit

The iHome iP39 speaker system for iPhone/iPod is designed for the kitchen.  The sleek design doesn’t take up much counter space, and its stainless steel finishes help it blend in with the current trend in kitchen appliances.  You can use cooking apps to prepare a meal while charging your iPhone/iPod.  The iP39 has dual kitchen

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Moshi Announces Voice Control Bluetooth Car Speakerphone

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I’m a big fan of the Moshi voice controlled alarm clock and now they are offering a voice controlled Bluetooth car speakerphone. Just say “Hello Moshi” to activate 13 voice control commands that allow you to set up five speed dials, ask for a list of commands, call back the last incoming call, check the

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Polar and Nike+ Introduce the Polar WearLink

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The new Polar WearLink makes heart rate based training available to Nike+ users. If you own a Nike+ SportBand or the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, you can use the WearLink chest strap to provide heart rate monitoring while you run. After working out, heart rate data can be transferred to the nikeplus.com web service, providing

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