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This looks like a distorted tape measure, but the Yoke allows you to carry even more crap when shopping, traveling, picking up bags of leaves… It will free your hands for more important tasks like tweeting about the dream you had last night about your dog driving your car. Ahem. Never mind. Although my immediate […]
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If you’d like a secure case for your 6″ Kindle with room for your other gear, the OCTO messenger bag from Amazon may meet your needs. The case is made of Italian leather and canvas in a style suitable for men or women. Inside, there’s a special pouch for your Kindle and room for other items. Outside,
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Been staring at the back of your iMac, wishing you could take advantage of all that space? Behold Twelve South‘s BackPack. It’s a small stainless steel shelf that attaches to the back of the iMac desk stand using two clips, it won’t scratch because gravity holds it in place. Park a hard drive, USB hub
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It doesn’t suck power. As in vampire power, the new buzz term for chargers that continue to slurp electricity even when they are not actively charging your phone. AT&T’s soon to be released ZERO Charger automatically shuts down when it is not in use, eliminating 100% of vampire power. The ZERO is an AC charger
AT&T’s new ZERO Charger doesn’t suck… Read More
The Possio GRETA 6-in-1 lets you turn any location into your mobile office. This device is a portable GSM phone, fax, scanner and copier. The thermal printer can print incoming SMS messages. There are two versions with a triband GSM radio. The European version uses 900/1800/1900Mhz, while the US version uses 850/1800/1900. It looks like
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Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: The Ultimate Guide To Your Windows Mobile Phone is a 50 page guide that starts at 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
Snag a copy of “The Ultimate Guide To Your Windows Mobile Phone” for FREE Read More
This entry fits into Julie’s series of compact charging pockets for small devices. The reviveLITE from Scosche plugs into a wall socket to provide a compact charger for your iPhone or iPod without using any charging cables. The reviveLITE also has an LED nightlight that can be switched off for energy savings. Scosche includes a variety
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Amazon has the Plantronics 925 (white, cerise, and gold) for $39. I reviewed this bluetooth headset back in 2008 and still use it today. From a call-quality and comfort point of view, the Plantronics 925 is just as good as their most recent model, the 975 at a fraction of the cost.
Plantronics 925 Bluetooth Headset for $39 Read More
Amazon has released the long-anticipated “Kindle for Mac” app today. The application, which is free, allows users with or without a Kindle to access the 450,000 e-books from Amazon’s Kindle Store. If you are a Kindle user, you will experience a seamless integration between your Kindle device and the application on your Mac (Intel-based machines
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Tired of the same old laptop bag styling? Loop laptop bags may be just what you’re looking for. Featuring curved shapes and zip-around flaps that allow you greater access to your stuff. Available in briefcase, messenger, tote, and sleeve styles and the new Transit series, as well as several different color combos. Prices vary by
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Love the Apple Magic Mouse but hate the super-flat design? This simple fix just might be the trick. For $10, the Magic Mouse, Fixed is a simple white palm rest that attaches to your Magic Mouse with a suction cup. That’s it. Does it work? I’ve got one on order and hope to find out soon!
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The Archerfish Solo is the world’s first “thinking” camera. Developed by Cernium, Archerfish Solo is a compact, wireless, IP video camera designed for homes and small business with the smarts to watch for what matters to you. It can be installed indoors or outdoors and uses built-in homeland security technology, allowing it to tell the
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Feeling a bit more Irish than usual today? Hoist a pint of Guinness to your health and try out the St. Patrick’s Day Songs iPhone app available for free on iTunes. It streams a collection of folk music and other Irish-themed songs through your data connection. Sláinte!
Sláinte! St. Paddy’s Day Music iPhone app Read More
This AM, Engadget posted a leaked picture of an Australian ad of Apple’s (hopefully soon to be released) MacBook Air, Pros and Mac Pros. If the ad is real, it appears that Apple is increasing their pricing. Personally, I will be very disappointed if the new MBAir really is $2.4k and the rest of the
New Macs (very soon)??? Read More
The Four-Function Ruler pen from Uncommon Goods was designed by Adrian Olabuenaga to be the world’s thinnest four-function pen. There is a pen with black ink, a highlighter, a mechanical pencil, a PDA stylus, and a hidden eraser under the cap. The pen is also marked with inches and centimeters. The Four-Function Ruler pen is $35.00. Refills are available from
The Four-Function Ruler Pen from Uncommon Goods Read More
MacBook owners are familiar with MagSafe, the breakaway magnetic plug design that prevents damage if the power cable is yanked away from the laptop. Replug can help do something similar for 3.5mm headphone jacks. It features a flexible elbow and a non-magnetic breakaway plug tip that can protect your device from undue stress. Available in
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The Cloak Bag is the world’s first shoot-through camera bag that allows a person with a DSLR or SLR camera to take photos without removing their camera from the safety of the bag. It’s the perfect fit for travelers or any photographer who has missed a shot simply because the camera was left in the
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Have a dark side? Flaunt it with an officially-licensed Incipio Star Wars case for your iPhone 3G/3GS or iPod Touch 2G. Available in soft silicone and hard slider versions, and with either full or half Darth Vader or Stormtrooper visages, it also comes in any color you want, as long as that color is black.
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Vaja Cases have designed the Retro Slim Jacket for the iPad. This gorgeous leather slipcase is made from their grainy-textured floater leather. It seems to be available only in black with a lime green accent stripe and interior lining right now. There is a .925 silver Vaja logo on the front of the padded case.
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Remotes – like socks – tend to venture off into a vast abyss that no mere mortal can discover…either that or we forget to check under the cushions. You can buy all the remote control cradles you’d like, but if you would prefer to consolidate the process, you might be interested in the RedEye mini
Channel Surfing Via iPhone Read More