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Orb Audio offers audiophile quality sound for your PC or TV without a huge receiver

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I reviewed the Orb Audio Mod2 Home Theater System 2 yrs ago and continue to be impressed by them. Now Orb is offering the same excellent sounding speakers in a small system for your computer or TV that does not require a large AV receiver. This new system includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny audiophile quality

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VooMote ONE – Universal Remote for the iPhone and Touch

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Do you subscribe to the philosophy of one device to rule them all? Would you use your iPhone to control your home theater equipment? Zero1.tv is hoping that you think that way and will consider purchasing their soon to be released VooMote ONE. The VooMote ONE is a sled type dock that accommodates any generation

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Plantronics introduces the M100 Bluetooth headset

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The new M100 Bluetooth headset from Plantronics features dual micrphones for better wind noise reduction, auto volume adjustment and several color choices, in an ultra slim design. It also has an actual sliding on/off button so you will easily know if the headset is powered up and ready for use. It’s available now for $79.99 

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The iHome iA100ZC App Enhanced Alarm Clock with Bluetooth and FM radio for iPad/iPhone/iPod

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I’m sure we’ve all seen iHome alarm clocks with docking stands for iPhone and iPods.  The new iHome iA100ZC alarm clock will dock those devices, and it will also dock your iPad.  You can charge your iPhone/iPad/iPod while you listen to music, and you can use music in your device as your alarm sound.  The

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia 2010 for iPhone, touch, and iPad

britannica encyclopedia iphone app

The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia 2010 app for iOS 3.0 or later is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and the iPad.  No internet connection is required to access the more than 25,000 unique articles and 2,700 colorful images and maps.  You can save links to favorite articles, see a history of your last 100 searches, view

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Hardwood iPad / iPhone / Kindle 2 stand

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If you’ve been shopping for a stand for the iPad, you’ll know that they come in all variety of shapes, sizes and materials. We’ve reviewed plastic, metal and wooden stands here on The Gadgeteer. If you still haven’t found the perfect stand, here’s another to take a look at. It’s the handcrafted hardwood iEcostand. This

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Jazz Up Your Jewelry Gift With a Multi-media Presentation

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The Ivy Carat Jewelry box from KJ Global Ltd. has a 2″ color TFT LCD screen in the lid.  There’s 128 MB of memory and a USB rechargeable battery with a 1-2 hour life.  The jewelry box can play a 3GP file with sound (conversion program included) or display a .JPG file.  The KJ Global company

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A Mechanical Pencil with Liquid Lead

sharpie liquid mechanical pencil

Some will say this this doesn’t qualify as a gadget because it doesn’t have electronics or use a battery, but it’s a mechanical pencil that uses liquid lead!  That has to impart some sort of geeky cachet!  The Liquid Graphite Technology in this mechanical pencil from Sharpie lays down the “lead” like ink.  Sharpie says it’s

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Another keychain tool – You know you want one

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The Key Tool and Shackle Set from I want one of those is a small tool kit that fits over a standard sized key. It is constructed of stainless steel and offers 8 different tools including three screwdrivers (small, medium and large), a file, bottle cap lifter, nail cleaner, tweezers and a wire cutter. Price

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