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Will the LG Optimus 7 be your next smartphone?

Windows 7 Phone (formerly WIndows Mobile) devices haven’t been on my radar for over a year or two. It seemed like Microsoft was allowing their mobile operating system to go down the same path the Palm – into obscurity. But now they are offering an updated OS and a variety of handsets that could put them back on the map. One such device is the LG Optimus 7 from LG Electronics. More info on this phone after the jump.

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Pedal Juice from Sanyo Provides Rechargeable Power to your Guitar Effects

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 1, 2010 / News / Guitar, Music Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / 3 Comments

Sanyo’s Pedal Juice is a battery power pack that can provide up to 50 hours of power to a guitar effects pedal. It uses Sanyo’s high-capacity eneloop rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that eliminate the need for power cables which can produce “ground sound” and drastically reduce tone. The Pedal Juice pack can power multiple effects pedals

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MEElectronics M6 Earphones Review

By Janet Cloninger / December 1, 2010 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Earphones / 1 Comment

I’ve mentioned in earlier reviews that I tend to find many earbuds uncomfortable, especially the hard, standard earbuds from Apple. Although I’ve found a few earphones that are comfortable and sound good, I’m always willing to try out another pair. When Julie offered the MEElectronics M6 earphones for review, I asked to give them a

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Koi iPad Case from tovicorrie

By Janet Cloninger / December 1, 2010 / News / iOS, iPad case / Leave a Comment

This sleeve case from the tovicorrie shop at Etsy will protect your iPad and provide a treat for your senses. This case is made of 100% leather; the front is decorated with a koi and hibiscus flower design and the back is plain. The closure is a couple of leather straps and metal pegs. The

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Andy’s Christmas Ideas and Wish List

By Andy Chen / November 30, 2010 / Articles / Christmas gift ideas 2010 / Leave a Comment

I am the hardest person on earth to buy things for. I don’t really NEED anything because if there’s something I want, I either already have one that does the same thing, or it’s too ridiculous… unless someone has a coupon for a 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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ION Audio’s TWIN VIDEO Camera Records Me Recording You

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 30, 2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Spotlight Gadgets, Video / 4 Comments

ION Audio’s TWIN VIDEO is the first handheld video recorder that I’ve seen with both front and back lenses. It’s great for bloggers because you can record yourself at the same time that you are recording something else. It would be perfect for interviews. It’s not HD, but it does record 640 x 480, 30

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Keyboard with Smartphone Stand and USB Hub

By Janet Cloninger / November 30, 2010 / News / Computer Gear, Keyboard / Leave a Comment

If your desk is crowded or a little messy like mine, you may have problems finding a place to lay your phone so it’s easy to find when you need it. This keyboard from Convenient Gadgets & Gifts has a non-slip silicone pad built-in that’s just big enough to hold your smartphone – where it will

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The evolution of gadgets as seen in the Sears, Roebuck & Company catalogs

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 30, 2010 / News / 1 Comment

If you’re a gadget fanatic that also loves history, you’re going to love this… Ancestry.com, the website that has helped scores of people trace their family roots, is making available the complete collection of the Sears, Roebuck & Company spring and fall catalogs, spanning 1896 through 1993. You’ll be able to check out the evolution

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Incase Field Bag for iPad

By Janet Cloninger / November 30, 2010 / News / iOS, iPad case / 2 Comments

If you like to travel light with just your iPad and maybe a cable or two – you don’t need no stinking keyboards! – give the Field Bag from Incase a look. The Field Bag is made of coated canvas, so it’s durable and weather resistant. The interior of the zippered pouch has a quilted

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Warpia SWP100A Wireless TV Display Adapter Review

By Mark Adkins / November 30, 2010 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, USB, Video, Wireless / 1 Comment

The difference between a computer monitor and a TV screen seems to be becoming more irrelevant every day. Whether because we dropped cable or want a second computer display, more and more of us are connecting our computers to TVs. Devices like Warpia’s SWP100A Wireless USB PC to TV Audio/Video Display Adapter claim to let you

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My Christmas Wish List… are you listening Santa??

By Steve Holt / November 29, 2010 / Articles / Christmas / 7 Comments

Ok, here it is. Can I have a drumroll please? I know you’ve all been wondering what to get me for Christmas, so here you go. I know you have money burning a hole in your pocket, so this should provide you with an outlet. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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TFT Accoustics TFTA-1101-V1 Earbuds Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 29, 2010 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds / Leave a Comment

The audiophiles in the audience will probably pop a vein when they read that I don’t mind using the stock earbuds that come with the iPhone and iPods. For me, they sound just fine and are way more comfortable than in-ear style earphones that a lot of folks like to use. I can’t do the

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BBP Bags unveils DSLR Slinger with iPad slot

By Andy Simmons / November 29, 2010 / Uncategorized / Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

If it can be said that there is any unifying trait amongst contributors here at The Gadgeteer, it is that we love our gear bags. I personally have a soft spot for bags that cater to specific gadget junkie proclivities. Case in point, BBP Bags (whose Industries Messenger bag I reviewed not too long ago)

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Charge All Your Devices with the Solio Mono Hybrid Charger

By Janet Cloninger / November 29, 2010 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

The Solio Mono Hybrid Charger can charge almost any device that charges with a USB cable. The Mono has a 1000 mAh Litium-ion battery that can hold a charge for up to 1 year. The Mono is charged by the sun, by USB, or with the global wall travel adapter. It outputs power in the 5-6V,

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The Callet combines an iPhone case and a wallet

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 29, 2010 / News / iOS, iPhone, Spotlight Gadgets, Wallets / 9 Comments

The Callet case allows you to combine a protector for your iPhone 3G, Blackberry Curve, Bold and Tour smartphones, with a wallet. The case is made of a flexible, high quality gel‐polymer and comes in White, Black, Blue and Pink. The back of the case has 2 slots for holding credit card and paper currency.

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Keurig Platinum Single Cup Brewer Review

By Elizabeth Daugherty / November 29, 2010 / Reviews / Coffee, Home and Kitchen / 33 Comments

Keurig Platinum brewer in the process of brewing

Quite simply, the Keurig Platinum Single Cup brewer is the last coffee brewer you’re ever going to need. In my household, we’re coffee and tea drinkers…iced tea, hot tea, hot chocolate, lattes, hot apple cider….we drink it all. We just don’t drink the same thing at the same time. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Dell is Entering the Tablet Arena with the Inspiron Duo

By Janet Cloninger / November 29, 2010 / News / Laptops and Gear, tablet PC / 3 Comments

The Inspiron Duo convertible from Dell lets you switch from typing on a laptop to swiping on a multi-touch tablet in seconds. The Flash-capable Duo runs Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) on an Intel® Atom® Dual Core Processor N550 (1.5GHz, 512K L2 Cache) with 2GB RAM. It has a 10.1″ widescreen (1366 x 768) multi-touch

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me & goji Custom Artisanal Cereal Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 28, 2010 / Reviews / Food, Home and Kitchen / 5 Comments

I found out that I was a diabetic back in December of 2004. As soon as I received that diagnosis, I immediately began working out regularly and stopped drinking regular sodas and eating candy bars for lunch. Within a year, blood tests no longer indicated that I was diabetic. But I grew up watching my

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I’m Making a List!

By Janet Cloninger / November 28, 2010 / Articles / Christmas / 3 Comments

The Friday after Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the US, but my Christmas shopping is well underway – and sometimes finished – by that day. I start thinking about good gift ideas for all my friends and family at the beginning of the new year, and I’ve found many

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Read Library Books on Your iPad and iPhone/iPod touch with Bluefire Reader

By Janet Cloninger / November 28, 2010 / News / Apps, eBook Readers, iOS / 3 Comments

Bluefire Productions has released their Bluefire Reader app for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. Unlike many reader apps, the Bluefire Reader makes it possible to read ePub and PDF books from most any bookseller, and many booksellers are accessible for in-app purchases. You can transfer books you purchase or already own between your computer and your

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