Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT

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Victorinox makes a line of knives branded for the Boy Scouts of America, but I was surprised to find that the Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT was not part of the BSA collection.  With it’s 80 functions, the SwissChamp XAVT is the ultimate “always be prepared” tool!  This huge knife is packed with knife blades, screwdrivers, hex drivers, altimeters, barometer, alarm

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case-mate iPad Walkabout Leather Slipper Case Review

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With Apple’s recent release of the iPad, case-mate has begun selling a half dozen cases specifically designed to protect your fancy new device. They range the spectrum in type and design from a colorful click on plastic shell protecting the back and edges,  a leather and felt folio, a hardened rubber form-fitted case, to several

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Be a REAL Guitar Hero – FretLight

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Saw this on SlipperyBrick; the FretLight system is a learning system for guitar.  The specialized hardware connects to your PC via USB and has built-in lights which illuminate the frets to guide you through the fingering. This looks like something we need to review!   Sorry, doesn’t come in ukulele size tho Julie.  Roughly $300 and

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Avoid Accidents and a DUI with a Keychain Breathalyzer

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The next time you are out partying with your friends and think that you’re fine to drive home, make sure with your own personal alcohol breath tester from EFO. Blow into it and it will show your BAC level within 20 seconds. It has a built-in LED flashlight too. The price is only $11.50, which

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A water bottle for the 21st Century!

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As a long distance runner, I always take a drink out with me when running, especially as I know that I should be well hydrated before, during and afterwards.  I’ve tried many different types of drinks bottles, from straight forward sports bottles, to the more specially designed running varieties.  However, regardless of which bottle I use, after a

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Win a copy of the Rock Band game Green Day: Rock Band!

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In coordination with The 2nd Annual Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition, the generous people at MTV games and Harrahs are giving 5 gadgeteer readers a copy of the yet unreleased Rock Band game Green Day: Rock Band. Find out out to win a copy of this game after the jump. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin

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Bluetooth + Fashion = Novero

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novero has announced the Victoria Collection, a line of contemporary Bluetooth earpieces that double as jewelry. These Bluetooth headsets are designed to be worn as a necklace and are constructed with precious metals and gems. I recently reviewed their TalkyOne Bluetooth speakerphone, which I’m continuing to use because it works well and I like the

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Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer

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The Sony HID-C10 Dash Personal Internet Viewer lets you watch videos, TV episodes, and movies with apps from Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and other services.  You have access to more than 1,000 apps from Chumby for news, games, and other internet content – you can even read email.  The Dash connects wirelessly to your broadband connection.  It

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Diamond DP1800 Mobile Battery Review

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Last year, Julie was kind enough to send over the Artwizz Powerbat for me to review and I thought was a great piece of kit.  It was small, light, looks great and it’s a cinch to use.  And, since having done the review, I’ve used it countless times to provide power to my gear whilst traveling, without any issues whatsoever. SHARE

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GEEKWARE shows some love to Commodore and Apple

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Nicola Harper, our favorite gadget junk recycling queen has been busy adding new products to her site GEEKWARE. If you’ve never visited her site before, she transforms obsolete electronic waste into fun and geeky gifts. A few of her latest offerings include cuff links made from the keys of a Macbook and magnets from the

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