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Icetech I-9005 Solar Portable Solar Charger

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When The Gadgeteer has had news posts about solar chargers in the past, many commenters said that chargers for a single specific device seemed a waste of money.  The Icetech I-9005 comes with seven different connectors that work with a variety of phones, iPods, and other mp3 players.  The Icetech units have a battery capacity of 2500

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Touch Screen Media Player for New Moms?

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The Gravida’s Nurse is marketed as a prenatal education device for expectant mothers to use to view educational material, but it’s really just a touch screen digital media player. It has a 4.5 x 3.35 inch color display with a resolution of 1600 x 1200, a touch screen, an all in one flash card slot,

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Control Your iPod with Your Voice

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Hammacher Schlemmer has a voice-activated remote control for many versions of the iPod.  The 1.5 X 1.5 X 0.5 inch device plugs into the dock connector of  the 1st and 2nd generation touch, 2-4 generation Nano, and many other iPods.  (Check Hammacher Schlemmer for a complete listing of compatible iPods.)  Clip the remote to your

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Broadcom Sprint Portable Bluetooth Car Speakerphone Giveaway

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Broadcom is a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, and the provider of the leading-edge Bluetooth® technology for in-car product manufacturer ITM’s new line of wireless hands-free car kits, made exclusively for Sprint. To celebrate the holidays and at a time when many of us will be traveling, they are offering 20

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Cord Charmer Wall Outlet Replacement Cover

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The Cord Charmer turns any 2 outlet power receptacle into a neat little device charging station. It replaces a 2 outlet cover plate for one that has a special covered section for excess cable. There’s even a small shelf that can be used to hold the currently charging gadget. You can buy one for $9.95

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Combine Your BlackBerry and Wallet With the Case-Mate ID Case

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Just months after launching the I.D. case for the iPhone 3G / 3GS, BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8520, 8900, BlackBerry Tour 9630 and BlackBerry Storm2 9550 owners can now ditch their wallet and use the Case-Mate ID case as a minimalist wallet. The ID Credit Card Case is my favorite wallet case for the iPhone. It’s

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Neat Way to Hold Your Maple Syrup, Er, Water Bottle

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Don’t know if y’all have seen these, but in case you haven’t, just more cool stuff to attach to your belt buckle, back pack, purse, or ear lobe.  There are a couple of different styles, just do a search for “carabiner water bottle clip”.  I actually lucked out and found these at The Container Store

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Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand

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The Desk Genie from MobileFun combines a flash card reader, a desk stand and a charging base for your favorite device. What makes this desktop accessory unique is the special grippy surface that holds the device (iPhone, Zune, etc.) at just the right angle so that you can easily view the display. It’s £14.99 directly

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iLuv iHD171 HD Clock Radio with iPod Dock

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The iLuv iHD171 brings HD radio to the clock radio with iPod dock.  The  iLuv iHD171 works with the iPhone and iPods with the docking connector, and it has a 3.5 mm audio input for use with other sources.  In addition to allowing you to charge and play your iPod, this iLuv unit receives HD radio signals and displays the HD station, song

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Third Party Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Accessories Start Appearing

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JAVOedge of Seattle, WA has just announced several Barnes & Noble nook eBook reader cases that are available for sale. The sleeve case that you see in the image above is their Croc sleeve which is made of leather and embossed to resemble crocodile skin. They are also offering oak and ash hardwood style sleeves

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MiteMite Newspaper Laptop Sleeve for MacBook Pro

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If you like unusual accessories or if you want to disguise your laptop from thieves, a company in Spain may have your answer.  MiteMite Unnecessary Objects Lab produces vinyl laptop sleeves that look like folded newspapers.  You can choose from four different European newspapers.  The bags are designed for the MacBook Pro, but they can

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