While the Amazon Kindle family is still growing with new models, it looks like Amazon hasn’t forgotten or stopped developing for those who have or prefer the Kindle 3 ( Keyboard ). Firmware 3.3 updates the K3 to match some of the features of the newly (to be) released siblings. Primarily : Download your archived […]
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REVIEW – Mechanical pencils are very convenient because you don’t have to sharpen them. But, if you’ve ever used one for any length of time, you probably know how easy it is to break the lead as you’re writing. Most of the time, the lead gets a sharp point as you write across the paper
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Most watches require the time to be set manually. Some watches have the functionality to auto set to the correct time when it receives a signal from an atomic clock. The Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave watch gets its time differently. Like its name, this Citizen watch gets the time directly from satellites orbiting the earth.
Atomic time is so yesterday . . . Read More
Over the last six months or so, I’ve been in training for an upcoming Tough Mudder event. I’ve had to bring myself from literal couch potato to gym rat capable of living through a 12 mile run through mud, water, fire, and electricity. In doing so, I’ve learned the importance of keeping track of my
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I love Timbuk2 messenger bags for their good looks and versatility. I continue to use their custom laptop messenger bag that I reviewed as my every day gear bag. It’s over 1 year old and still looks brand new. When you think of Timbuk2, you think of larger shoulder bags, but you might be interested in
Timbuk2 Dimebag, Shagg Bag and On the Go Shed Pouch Review Read More
If you’re like me you love 360° panoramic pictures, but trying to get a good one is hampered by having to be very precise with overlapping, lighting and other factors. Using 36 fixed focus 2 megapixel Camera modules and an accelerometer used to measure launch acceleration, the Panoramic Ball captures a full spherical panoramic view at
Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera – A Whole Ball of Fun Read More
Of late, I have been reviewing iPad stands and accessories. This past week I was asked to take a look at a promising stand for the iPad, the iHolder from Pyramid Distribution. The marketing for the iHolder 2 states that “it duplicates the design of the iMac – providing the perfect home for your iPad.”
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We’ve reviewed silicone watch bands from Hex that convert your iPod nano into a watch, and now we’re going to tell you about their newest style for the 6th and 7th generation nano. The new Icon Watch Band has a polycarbonate case and band, and the style reminds me of those expensive ceramic watches that are
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At least I wish I could use the Rapoo Keyboard with my iMac. This skinny wireless keyboard from Brando has a sexy look and cool features that include a touchpad that can be toggled to a number pad. Unfortunately it is only compatible with Window 7 / Vista / XP computers. It’s available now and
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These Are The Droids You’re Looking For: An Android Guide [affiliate link] is a 23 page eBook for readers who want to learn about Android’s history and the different versions on the market. Other topics this guide will cover are home screen interface, multimedia, the android marketplace, tweaking your android and security. There are a few
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No matter what you’re doing – hiking, shopping, going to school or work – you’ll probably need a bag to carry your stuff, and you’ll need to give a thought to your personal safety. iSafe Bags has just announced a waist pack with a personal security alarm built in. They say the iSafe Waist Pack “is
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Regular Gadgeteers will know that Timbuk2 products are very popular on the site. Those in Australia however have had to order from overseas with sometimes high shipping costs 🙁 ( I should know I’ve done it 5 times 🙂 ) . Ship no longer Anaconda , an Australia wide outdoors gear store is now distributing a limited
Timbuk2 and Anaconda Team up for Timbuk2 Down Under Read More
Wheelmen & Co. are now offering a gorgeous leather tool case that attaches to bicycle handlebars and some saddles. The Black Smith Tool Case is made from top grain leather that has been sewn by hand here in the USA. It’s large enough to hold your phone, wallet and several other small items. The price
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Earloomz has a line of quality Bluetooth headsets that give you great features with a sense of fun. Their headsets have all the features you’d expect: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, rechargeable lithium polymer battery, noise reduction, headset and handsfree profiles, voice prompts, connects to two phones, video game compatible, five hours talk time, 120 hours
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When I ordered the latest Kindle from Amazon for Janet’s and my review, I didn’t pay attention to the fact that it had ads for the screensavers. When I figured this out a couple hours later, I tried to cancel the order without success. So I ordered a 2nd Kindle without the ads. My screwup
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Traveling with a lot of gadgets means traveling with a lot of chargers and cables. All those chargers can add up to a bulky, heavy load to add to your already bulging gadget bag. And being sure you take all of them – and bring them back home – can be difficult when you have
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I really don’t understand this device. Someone at Hijakker took a $20 16GB USB drive and added an open source bootable version of Xubuntu and then they sell it for $60. Their marketing then states “Have your own portable Windows on a USB Flash Drive!”, but they forget to mention that you will have to supply
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If you’re looking for a way to get rid of expensive cable bills, you may have considered going to HD over-the-air programming. Nothing’s better than free TV, but do you really want to have to use an ugly rabbit ears antenna? The Leaf Antenna™ was designed by experienced antenna engineers who have been designing antennas
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As we strive for a single device to do it all, we need a case to hold it and do everything else. This iPhone 4S Stowaway Credit Card Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core from Incipio holds your iPhone 4S in the front and your driver’s license, cards, and some cash in a back compartment with
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Everyone knows that electricity bills are getting higher and higher, and often we’re burning up precious fossil fuels to create this power. Now Solar Panels are becoming a viable solution even for the average consumer these days but tend to be expensive, delicate, require specialised installation and look pretty ugly up there on the roof,
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