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While originally designed for runners or bicyclists, anyone with an active lifestyle or profession or who wants some additional safety identification may want to have a look at Road ID. The Original Wrist ID Sport (pictured) is a bracelet that features a laser-engraved plate for your emergency contact information that could help first responders in […]
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I’ve seen several covers for ereaders and the iPad that are described as Moleskine-style cases, but this is the first official Moleskine cover for Kindle. Moleskine says they were inspired to make the cover by people who create their own custom notebooks by hacking Moleskine notebooks. They describe the Kindle cover as an “analog-digital hybrid
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There’s a new member of the rechargeable X-Mini capsule speaker family. The X-Mini HAPPY adds an MP3 player and built-in SD/SDHC card slot to the popular X-Mini pop-up speaker format, creating a tiny boombox in your hand. The X-Mini HAPPY is currently available in the UK at advancedmp3players.co.uk and amazon.co.uk, priced at £49.99.
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Who would have thought that getting engaged would ever have an iPhone app? Tiffany & Co. has an iPhone/iPod app (will run on iPad) that will help you pick out an engagement ring. You use the Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder to select the shape of the stone, metal, setting style, and the collection
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Apple recently announced an update to the Mac mini, their diminutive desktop computing device. It now boasts an iMac-style aluminum body and several other new features, including an HDMI port and SD card reader.
Mac mini gets a new body and more Read More
Today is Apple iPhone 4 pre-order day. I tried to complete the pre-order about 30 minutes ago and the store went down in the middle of the process. Grrrr… Just a heads up for those of you that haven’t decided if you’ll be pre-ordering yet – at this time, only the Black version of the
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Take heed, fans of keyring tools! The Micro-Max 19-in-1 pocket tool kit from Swiss+Tech may be your next ally. Made of stainless steel, it features a patented, quick-release self-lock mechanism to keep it securely attached to your keyring. Includes 2 hex wrenches, 6 screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutter, wire stripper, wire crimper, hand drill, file, bottle
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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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The search for the perfectly brewed cup of coffee at home has always proven elusive for me. I have an entire counter devoted to my various coffee gadgets, each with its own niche: brewing a single cup, full pot, drip, press. I have yet to discover the one-stop-shop coffee maker that can produce a great
Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker Read More
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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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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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NAVTEQ. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost the middle of June, which means most, if not all kids are out of school for the summer and it’s time for an epic family vacation. If your family is planning to spend any part of
It’s Road Trip Season – Make Sure your GPS has the Latest Maps Read More
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.
Up Up and Away with the Edifier Luna5 iF500-Encore Speaker Read More
New from Dexim is the Solar-Powered P-Flip Foldable Power Dock for iPhone 3G/3GS. Dexim claims it is capable of extending talk time up to 8 hrs, video/game time up to 15 hrs or audio play up to 60 hrs. Its 2000 mAh lithium polymer battery and two camo-colored solar panels take about 15 hrs of
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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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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
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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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.
Trade an iPhone 3GS to Pay for your Upgrade to an iPhone 4 Read More
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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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
AT&T and Pantech Announce the Pursuit Messaging Phone Read More