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Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all got just what you wanted from Santa! We haven’t exchanged presents yet at my house, but I doubt I’ll get anything even remotely gadget related. I never do 🙂 What all did you get? If by some miracle I do get something gadget worthy, I’ll let you all […]
Happy Holidays From The Gadgeteer Read More
I don’t know what it will look like. I don’t know how big the screen will be. I don’t know how long the battery will last and I don’t even know how much it will cost. But, despite not knowing any of those things, I do know that I’ll be buying one. It’s not a
Apple Tablet – Will you buy one? Read More
My guess is that a lot of folks do not actually use the useless touchpads on their laptops (even when traveling or when working in front of the TV) and instead rely on an external mouse, which necessitates either a larger desk (e.g. see the Levenger Lap Desk) or a non-existent slide-out mouse pad. And
A LapTop Desk With Potential Read More
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
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand Read More
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
iLuv iHD171 HD Clock Radio with iPod Dock Read More
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
Third Party Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Accessories Start Appearing Read More
With a nod to The Book Of Joe, check out the titles from “The 10 Best Years That Are Books” by Laurence Hughes. So I guess the question (for me, anyway) would be, can you download these while sitting in a doctor’s office or do you have to go to an internet-connected computer and connect
Some Titles for Your E-Book Reader Read More
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
MiteMite Newspaper Laptop Sleeve for MacBook Pro Read More
When I reviewed the nook eBook reader last week, I concluded the review by saying that I couldn’t make up my mind if I liked or disliked the device and that I couldn’t recommend it until the performance issues were resolved. Last night Janet asked me if my nook had received the firmware update. I
Nook Gets a Firmware Update and Now I Can Recommend It Read More
If you like to sit in your comfy chair and surf the internet with your laptop (watching TV is optional), the Logitech Comfort Lapdesk may make it even more enjoyable. The Comfort Lapdesk has a soft “air mesh” fabric that is comfortable on your legs, and its heat-shielding design protects your lap – and your laptop – from overheating.
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Does your Mac’s WiFi need a little extra power? The BearExtender n3 802.11n WiFi adapter has a maximum output of 700 mW compared to 32 mW output from an Airport Extreme card. Combined with an external 2 dBi gain antenna the BearExtender n3 offers up to 2-4 times the range of your current wireless card
BearExtender n3 Boosts Your Mac’s WiFi Range By 4x Read More
Philips is offering one lucky Gadgeteer reader a DC570 Docking Entertainment System. This 3 foot tall 2.1 sound system has a built-in subwoofer and a digital FM tuner with 20 presets. It has a manufacturers’ suggested retail price of $179.99, but you can get one for free if you win this contest. You can’t win
Philips DC570 Docking Entertainment System Giveaway Read More
The Exotac MATCHCAP is a waterproof aluminum match holder can carry all sizes of matches from standard kitchen matches to NATO lifeboat matches and even the extended length matches sold by REI. It has a dual-striker design so that you can use safety matches, strike-anywhere matches, or a combination of two. An O-ring keeps both
The Exotac MATCHCAP keeps your matches dry Read More
If you’re an outdoorsman (or if you are impacted by the current winter storm), you need a way to monitor weather conditions. The Speedtech SM-28 Handheld Weather Monitor is a lightweight weather tool that lets you monitor most every possible environmental condition. It has a lanyard to keep it handy, and the cover flips open to
Speedtech SM-28 Skymaster Handheld Weather Monitor Read More
Here’s a cute add-on speaker for your iPod from Vat19. This little “building block” speaker is the size of a standard Lego block (2.3 X .5 X .5 inches), and it works with any iPod with the dock connector that doesn’t already have a speaker built-in. No battery is required; it draws power from your
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Burton Technologies, LLC introduces the new Acoustiglove silicone case for the iPod Nano 4G and 5G. It features special ports for neatly stowing earbuds and earphone wires. It will be available in early 2010 for $19.99.
Acoustiglove case for the iPod Nano offers earbud storage Read More
Don’t freak out, we’re not going to start reviewing earrings on The Gadgeteer. 😉 These earrings from CD Jewelry Art.Com are just so unique that I had to share them with all our girly geek readers. They are made from re-purposed / recycled audio CDs. More than 9 billion CDs are produced annually and the
CD Jewelry Brings Music to Your Ears Read More
These tabletop items from Vat19 can help you do your part to reduce waste and appeal to your sense of humor. They offer a line of reusable melamine plates and cups that look like their wasteful cousins. There are melamine “paper” plates that look like the thin, pleated edge paper products – set of four
Environmentally Friendly with a Sense of Humor Read More
Questia is an online research library with current non-fiction and reference books and periodicals. For $9.95 a month, you get access to all their books on any one topic, or you can access their entire catalog of more than 70,000 titles for $19.95 a month. You’ll have an online workspace to store your notes in folders; you can
Questia – The Online Library Now Available as an iPhone App Read More
Stick-On Cable Organizers from newPCgadgets are adhesive computer cable holders that will help you keep your desktop free from clutter. Each Organizer holds up to 5 cables in a soft rubber protective grove. Each $12.95 package includes 2 organizers allowing you to manage up to 10 computer cables.
Tame your cable clutter with Stick-on Cable Organizers Read More