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IK Multimedia Introduces the iRig Mic – the First Hand-held Mic for Apple iOS Devices

By Janet Cloninger / January 14, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV / 2 Comments

IK Multimedia has introduced the iRig Mic, the first hand-held microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The iRig Mic has a quality condenser-electret unidirectional capsule. The mic is great for recording vocals, speech, or instruments. The iRig Mic dual in/out mini-jack connector allows you to monitor your recordings in real time without disconnecting the […]

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The BitsDuJour Software Bundles Offer Big Savings on Software

BitsDuJour is one of those “daily specials” websites with a difference. They sell software at greatly reduced prices, and each day sees a new offering. What makes BitsDuJour different is that each deal they offer is available for Windows or Mac operating systems – same titles, same pricing, both platforms. Go to the BitsDuJour link

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This is no cave. It’s a Space Slug Oven Mitt.

By Andy Jacobs / January 13, 2011 / News / Home and Kitchen, Star Wars / 1 Comment

Who can forget Han Solo’s famous line, delivered with such matter-of-fact serenity in the face of imminent doom? With this official Space Slug Oven Mitt from Star Wars Shop, you can re-enact that famous scene every time you grab your cookie sheet from the oven or kabob from the grill. About 12 in long and

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Elements Hardware Apps for iPad from REVÉNA

By Janet Cloninger / January 13, 2011 / News / iOS, iPad case, iPad stand / Leave a Comment

REVÉNA has introduced an iPad back cover and a series of mounting options they call their Elements Hardware Apps. Central to the system is the ELEMENTS AXIS back cover for the iPad with its “integrated, patent-pending mounting system that offers the user the ability to “dial” their iPad up to 360 degrees for multiple viewing

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Col. Littleton No.5 Pocket for iPad Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 13, 2011 / Reviews / iOS, iPad, Leather / 1 Comment

Love at first site isn’t a phrase that I toss around all that often. Some say I’ve become a little jaded when it comes to accessories for my favorite gadgets. I guess it’s easy to see how I may have become that way. After all, I’ve been reviewing gadgets and their assorted accoutrements for close

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InnoPocket’s Amphibian Case will let you use your iPhone 4 at the bottom of the ocean

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 13, 2011 / News / iOS, iPhone 4, Spotlight Gadgets / 8 Comments

The next time you’re exploring the depths of the Pacific ocean, you won’t have to worry that you’re missing a call from your BFF because you’ll be using the 2-in-1 Amphibian case from InnoPocket. It’s designed to allow for everyday use with a polycarbonate inner hard case and then by attaching a front and back

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In case you were wondering, rubber duckies aren’t just for the bathtub

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 13, 2011 / News / Beverage, Home and Kitchen, Spotlight Gadgets, Tea / Leave a Comment

Apparently, they also make really cool tea infusers. The Tea Duckie from Fredflare.com swims around in your cup of English Breakfast (or in my case Stash Tea Organic Premium White) while it allows your fave tea to impart its caffenated goodness to a cup of hot water. The $12 3-piece tea set includes a base

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The Perfect Gift for the Tech-Loving Mom-to-Be

By Janet Cloninger / January 12, 2011 / News / Gear, USB flash drive jewelry / Leave a Comment

If you or someone you know is pregnant, the My Pregnancy Digi Time Capsule is the perfect gift. This pregnancy journal from Amazon.com consists of a silver-toned crystal heart USB necklace that’s pre-loaded with software to capture your pregnancy memories. The software lets you journal your experiences, track various milestones, store photos and ultrascans –

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‘Upcycled’ Seatbelt Wallet Looks Indestructible

By Andy Jacobs / January 12, 2011 / News / Gear, Wallets / 7 Comments

Here at The Gadgeteer, you may have noticed our enthusiasm for wallets. Well, here’s another. Like all products from Australian indie label interrobang, the Men’s SeatBelt Wallet is made entirely from “upcycled” seat belts. This black bifold wallet features 8 card slots, an oversized cash section, 2 spaces behind the cards for receipts and the

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Tech Lighting Railtones Wireless Sound System Review

By Elizabeth Daugherty / January 12, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Home and Kitchen, Speakers / Leave a Comment

Tech Lighting Railtones Wireless Sound System: I love this product. Now for a little more clarification. Ok. I REALLY love this product. To start with, I was never a big fan of amped up sound systems. I don’t get it even though my husband claims it would make our HDtv system sound better. I own

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Malcolm Fontier Entertainer Canvas Bag

By Janet Cloninger / January 12, 2011 / News / Bags, iOS, iPad cases and bags, Laptops and Gear / 1 Comment

Malcolm Fontier makes bags for people who don’t like typical laptop and gear bags. Shown is The Entertainer bag for small MacBooks, MacBook Air, and iPad. The bag is made of polyurethane-coated canvas with polyurethane accents. The bag has a natural linen lining and a magnetic closure. There’s a magazine pocket on the back, and

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Design Your Own Custom iPad, Kindle, or Nook Cover with MyEdge

By Janet Cloninger / January 12, 2011 / News / eBook Readers, iOS / Leave a Comment

M-Edge has announced their new MyEdge service. With MyEdge, you can design a custom cover for your iPad, Kindle, or Nook. You can select from their library of designs by famous artists, or you can upload your own images, logos, or monograms to make the cover completely your own. M-Edge says the design/print/ship process will

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Eton Aluminator AFL200 Flashlight Review

By Mark Adkins / January 11, 2011 / Reviews / Flashlight / 2 Comments

The Eton Aluminator series flashlights are bright ‘Cree Q2 LED’ style lights in a tough waterproof aluminum housing. Eton has also co-branded with the American Red Cross and donates part of each purchase. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Nothing goes better with music than a monkey

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 11, 2011 / News / iOS, iPod, Speaker, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

The Paul Frank Julius Dance Machine iPod Docking Station (take a breath) is a monkey shaped holder for iPod devices that also offers built in speakers. The speaker is portable and rechargeable, with 6 hour play time under normal usage conditions. You also gotta love the fact that the ears are the volume controls. The

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Kisai Console – The latest Tokyoflash Japan Fan Based Design Watch

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 11, 2011 / News / Spotlight Gadgets, Watches and Clocks / Leave a Comment

The Kisai Console, is the latest watch from Tokyoflash that has been created based on the suggestions from their fans and customers. This watch reminds me of the original Star Trek LCARS system. It’s made of stainless steel with 3 LED sections that light up in Green to tell the time with a press of

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Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 Review

By Janet Cloninger / January 11, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth speaker, Portable speakers, Wireless speakers / 8 Comments

I’ve had nothing but laptops for several years now, and I’ll never go back to desktop computers. About the only thing I don’t like about laptops is their typically wimpy speakers. I don’t want to have to plug in external speakers and have my laptop tethered to them. The Logitech Wireless Z515 Speaker sounds perfect

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Snag a copy of “Windows 7 – The Pocket Guide”

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 11, 2011 / News / 1 Comment

The Windows 7 Pocket Guide [affiliate link] is a 385 page eBook for readers who want to learn the basics of Windows 7 and apply them to customize their PC to work more efficiently. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The Gadgeteer to earn some some

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Tablet Coasters from newPCgadgets

By Janet Cloninger / January 11, 2011 / News / iOS, iPad stand, Tablets, Ultra Portables / Leave a Comment

newPCgadgets is introducing the newest item in their line of “Surprisingly Unique Products.” Their new Tablet Coasters are similar to their Smartphone Coasters we told you about last fall. These stainless steel Tablet Coasters are designed to raise your tablet to a 35 degree angle. They are 5 1/2″w x 7″d x 2 3/4″h, and

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Verizon announces the iPhone tomorrow. Will you buy one?

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 10, 2011 / News / iOS, iPhone, verizon / 21 Comments

It’s all over the internets that tomorrow is the day that Verizon will finally announce that they will be offering the Apple iPhone 4 on their network. It seems like Verizon customers and disgruntled AT&T customers ready to jump ship have been waiting for this day to arrive ever since the original iPhone was unveiled

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ThinkGeek Releases the iCade iPad Arcade Gaming Cabinet – For Real This Time!

By Janet Cloninger / January 10, 2011 / News / Gaming Gear, iOS / Leave a Comment

Last April, ThinkGeek listed a few joke items that were part of their April Fools’ Day prank. One of these items was the iCade, posted about on The Gadgeteer. Apparently, enough people seeing the joke item thought the iCade was a product worth purchasing, so ThinkGeek teamed up with ION and Atari to give us

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