Gift-giving has long been a way of sharing the joy of Christmas with one another. I love to give gifts, though I’m not that fond of picking them out. I’m also hard to buy for, because when I want or need something, I typically do a boat-load of research to pick out just the right […]
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For some reason, I always think of USB jewelry when I start buying holiday presents. My find this year is a collection of USB jewelry from Mimo that looks like candy, cookies, and strawberries. Mimo is in Hong Kong, but they do sell in the US through Amazon.com. Inside there’s a USB drive that uses
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You’ve seen those sticky, non-slip pads that you use to keep small gadgets from sliding off your car dash, right? This nohands mounting system remind me of those non-slip pads, but it is designed to actually mount your small devices – iPhones, iPod touch, and devices of similar size – to a wall or other vertical surface. If
nohands – A Mounting System for Most Small Electronics Read More
I love it when people take a product and make it do things that it wasn’t originally intended to do. For example, take the latest Apple iPod nano. It’s a music player, but as soon as it came out, people started using it as a watch. I love it! One such company that is helping to make
iWatchz Nanoclipz iPod nano Watch Band Review Read More
Portable music players are great for listening to music with earphones, but sometimes you just don’t want to – or can’t – wear earbuds. A few MP3 players have tiny speakers, but they usually produce a tiny sound. Portable Sound Laboratories, Inc. makes a couple of portable external speakers for iPhone, most iPods, and other
iMainGo X Ultra-Portable Speaker and Case for iPod/iPhone Review Read More
Back when Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone, he went on and on about how Apple decided to use the most natural stylus, your finger, for navigating the newly designed touchscreen. The advantages were obvious: You already know how to use your finger (no, not THAT finger), you can’t misplace it and it’s always there,
Just Mobile AluPen iPad Stylus Review Read More
Wallets2wear is a line of bracelet accessories that are an alternative to carrying a bulky purse. These bracelets conceal a pocket that can hold essential items like a credit card, ID, a key and cash when you are out on the town and don’t want a heavy bag hanging off your shoulder. There are fabric,
Wallets2Wear – Minimal Wallet Jewelry for Women and Men that like to Feel Pretty Read More
The Crucial Case for iPad from Chima Designs is aptly named. This simple case does the job of five accessories. First of all, the iPad zips inside a frame and is covered by a front flap for protection during travel. When closed, the double zipper protects the ports and controls of the iPad; just unzip
The Crucial Case for iPad from Chima Designs Does It All Read More
I was almost ready to dismiss this stick on light as a lame product, until I thought about all the times that I squint to see the buttons on my TV remote controls. Hmmmm… it might look a bit dorky, but it could actually come in handy. The Pop-up Microlite is a nickel sized stick
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Is a watch’s high-tech style as important to you as its ability to show the time? Do colorful LED displays make you happy? If so, the three new watches offered by TokyoFlash Japan may quickly find their way onto your Christmas wish list. These three Kisai watches all feature a plastic case and PU strap (glossy
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As a relatively new convert to Android devices, I’ve been trying as many phones as I can get my hands on to validate my choice for buying the Droid X. So far only the Samsung Fascinate has made me second guess my choice. I even had a chance to trade my Droid X for that
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Wow, is it just me or does this $129 iPad Handle with Love ‘case’ look like a glorified fabric covered box? It appears to be a presentation box for a bible, wedding album or something similar. Notice how thick it is. I’m betting that it did not start out as an iPad case. If you’re still interested,
Luxury iPad Case or Repurposed Box? You Decide… Read More
Instead of a wish list, I thought I might suggest a few small, inexpensive things that you might consider putting in the stocking of your favorite gadget person. I’m only going to scratch the surface- if you go to places like Neatoshop, ThinkGeek, Uncommon Goods, or Deal Extreme, you’ll find lots more! Now, in my house,
Some ‘Gadgeteer-y’ Stocking Stuffer Ideas Read More
Up until a few weeks ago I could not fathom the need for a little device whose sole purpose is to move your mouse. Then my company forced the active directory screensaver and password resume on my PC. Even though that isn’t my primary work computer, it was starting to drive me crazy having to
WiebeTech Mouse Jiggler Review Read More
Here’s a great gift for the cooking enthusiast on your gift list. The Sharper Image is offering a set of four polypropylene boards – for fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables – that are stored in a stand that disinfects the boards with UV light. Since UV light is said to kill 99.9% of microbiological creatures, this
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JJ’s Knife Kit from Garrett Wade is a nifty build it yourself kit for little ones aged 4-7. Kids always want what their parents have, so this is a safe way to let them feel like they have a grown up tool. These kits come with pre-cut and pre-drilled pieces of Oak or Cherry depending
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In a perfect world, things come full-circle. From the redesigned, retro-styled Mustang and Camaro to vinyl albums, products can go out of style only to come roaring back. Such is the case with the Koss Porta Pro headphones. Well, sorta the case, anyway. See, Koss first produced the Porta Pros in 1984… and never changed
Koss PortaPro 25th Anniversary Edition Headphones Review Read More
Are you tired of seeing all the different stands for the iPad? I agree that they do get monotonous after awhile. But this one is different. The iProp isn’t a desk stand, it’s a floor stand that offers 360° rotation of the iPad. It uses a ball and socket connector that tilts and swivels in
The iProp – Not just another stand for the iPad Read More
Being the wannabe hippy tree hugger than I am, I’d love to be able to charge all my devices with a solar charger. So far the ones I’ve tried haven’t worked out so well, I don’t know if it’s my Southern Indiana location that is the problem, or if they just don’t work well in
Harness the sun with the Brunton Restore Solar Battery Read More
Smartphones are the hottest electronic item as of the last year or so. With the iPhone and the storm of Android devices in the market, it’s almost impossible to ignore. Retailers are loving the traffic, and as long as the manufacturers keep pumping out new handsets people will be handing over their money. Advertisement is