Quite awhile ago Steve Jobs said that Apple wouldn’t offer a netbook, but today he announced 2 new MacBook Air laptops that sure do resemble one (especially the 11 inch version). Available today in 11 and 13 inch models with prices starting at $999, these updated MBAs are both thinner and lighter than their predecessor. […]
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Sony has just announced a remote control for kids. The RM-KZ1 is splash proof and features locked down battery and programming compartments. It allows parents to control channel availability by programming up to seven “favorites” buttons. It also has a “volume limiting” feature that does not allow volume to be changed +/- 3 steps within
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This Nintendo Wii remote from LEGO has all the features you expect in a Wii remote: internal accelerometers, an internal speaker, rumble effects and larger buttons for enhanced control during game play. It’s compatible with Wii MotionPlus, and it will work with most Wii accessories and chargers, including the standard battery cover. The LEGO remote
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There are a lot of things to like about the new MM1 computer speakers from Bowers & Wilkins, the makers of the famous Zeppelin iPod dock/speaker. And while these don’t have the audacious design philosophy of the Zeppelin or even B&W’s legendary floor standing speakers, the MM1s stand-out on their own merits. They are clean,
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The MCR-040 micro component system from Yamaha offers a lot of functionality in a small package. There’s a CD player, clock with timers, FM radio, an iPod dock on top, and USB and mini jack inputs for other audio devices. The speakers are 4″ with full-range cones without magnetic shielding. There’s 15W per channel, and
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I just returned from a very nice vacation in Sanibel Island, Florida. If you’ve never visited, you should seriously consider it… trust me. I decided to conduct a little experiment and did not take along my trusty Macbook Pro. Instead, I made my iPad serve as my only computer traveling companion for the trip. I thought
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I’ve used laptops exclusively for the past few years, and their speakers aren’t the best for listening to music. But what can you expect from speakers the size of almonds, right? My current laptop has the best speakers I’ve had in a laptop, but even they are weak and tinny. They are okay for announcing
Arctic Sound S111 Portable Speakers for Laptops Review Read More
I know this isn’t exactly a gadget, but it sure is eye catching. It’s a collection of 3D car replicas that double as shelves for your wall. Made of resin and glass, these colorful front bumbers of some classic car models from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s would be perfect for any man cave (or
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Skooba Design is introducing a new TechLife messenger for netbooks and the iPad. This nylon twill bag has a dedicated pouch inside to hold an iPad or other tablet or a netbook up to 10.5″ x 7.5″ x 1.5″. There are more than a dozen other pockets to hold gadgets, papers, even a water bottle.
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Sony is donating $10,000.00 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and helping to raise breast cancer awareness with a special edition reader bundle featuring the PRS-350. The Pocket Reader Pink Ribbon Bundle includes a pink PRS-350 Pocket Edition reader, and a special, limited-edition pink cover displaying the iconic pink ribbon. You’ll also receive codes for two free
Julie tells me I’m crazy because I start Christmas shopping so early, and I’m a little panicked because I’m actually getting a late start this year. I found this great gift idea for kids while I was looking for toys. This little Spy Night Vision Digital Camcorder from Young Explorers has a 1.8″ preview screen, cables
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Contour Design is a company that specializes ergonomic alternative computer input devices. We’ve reviewed a couple of their products in the past (see related articles list at the bottom of this post) and their latest product is the RollerMouse Pro2. This device replaces your mouse with a keyboard wrist rest that has a built in
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The TAC Drive is one serious thumb drive. Thumb drive just doesn’t cut it, so the company calls this thing a Digital Doc Tag!! It even comes with standard army issue steel chain to fling it around your neck if you like! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Remember the Rubiks cube? I used to spend hours trying to solve that puzzle when I was a kid. Brando is offering a new puzzle challenge. It’s the Gear Wheel IQ Cube. As you turn the sides, gears cause other pieces to rotate. I was never any good at figuring out the Rubiks cube (till
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man with limited edition notebooks from Moleskine. There’s a mixture of plain and ruled notebooks in black or yellow hardcovers – each with a different image. There’s also a set of four large, softcover Volant notebooks in a case. The Pac-Man notebooks aren’t available yet, but you can sign up
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One of the things I love about certain gadgets is how they invigorate the maker community to come up with cool replacement parts and such. Joe at IcyCell CustomEVOs is one such person who has come up with a cool crystal clear back cover for the HTC EVO. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Ok, this is too cool… Giant LEGO bricks that double as storage boxes. Officially licensed by LEGO, these bricks come in three different sizes (they also sell a LEGO head storage container) and several colors. You can even stack them just like the real bricks. I would love a set of these, but unfortunately, they
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The Cable Collar is quirky’s latest community-developed cord wrap product. If you’re not familiar with quirky, it’s a site where people can submit their product ideas and actually have them built and sold. The Cable Collar fits between a power adapter and a standard wall socket, providing a channel to wrap excess cord. As of
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This somewhat rustic leather case was designed and made by an American craftsman called Mountain Mike in Idyllwild, California. This pouch is made of cowhide, and it just fits an iPad inside. There’s a double layer of leather on the back to protect your screen. There’s a shoulder strap that can be removed if you
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Remember this? How could we forget, it was only two years ago! Yet to some of us, the G1 is an ancient artifact. Maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but there seems to be a stigma attached to hardware –namely cellphones– of yesteryear. With so many Android phones in the market since the
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