Looks like a lot of folks that received Sony Readers were faced with issues downloading the latest update of the Reader library on Christmas. I had procrastinated updating mine, so I faced the same issue yesterday. Fortunately it is all working fine today at http://ebookstore.sony.com/download/. I’m not sure how to take the outage. On the […]
Sony Reader Site Buckles Under Load Read More
I don’t have an iPhone, just an iPod Touch, so having a battery die at an inconvenient time isn’t devastating for me. I still have my phone if I need to make a call, so I can feel free to listen to music, use apps, connect to the internet if I’m near WiFi, even play
DLO Jumpstart Attachable Battery Pack for iPhone and iPod Review Read More
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all got just what you wanted from Santa! We haven’t exchanged presents yet at my house, but I doubt I’ll get anything even remotely gadget related. I never do 🙂 What all did you get? If by some miracle I do get something gadget worthy, I’ll let you all
Happy Holidays From The Gadgeteer Read More
I don’t know what it will look like. I don’t know how big the screen will be. I don’t know how long the battery will last and I don’t even know how much it will cost. But, despite not knowing any of those things, I do know that I’ll be buying one. It’s not a
Apple Tablet – Will you buy one? Read More
My guess is that a lot of folks do not actually use the useless touchpads on their laptops (even when traveling or when working in front of the TV) and instead rely on an external mouse, which necessitates either a larger desk (e.g. see the Levenger Lap Desk) or a non-existent slide-out mouse pad. And
A LapTop Desk With Potential Read More
Listen up, true believers! Do you (like me) find yourself at the nexus of interests in gadgetry, collecting, and the artistic medium of comic books? Intrigued? If so, the IntelliScanner Comic Edition by Apparent may be your perfect storm. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
IntelliScanner Comic Edition Review Read More
The Desk Genie from MobileFun combines a flash card reader, a desk stand and a charging base for your favorite device. What makes this desktop accessory unique is the special grippy surface that holds the device (iPhone, Zune, etc.) at just the right angle so that you can easily view the display. It’s £14.99 directly
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand Read More
The iLuv iHD171 brings HD radio to the clock radio with iPod dock. The iLuv iHD171 works with the iPhone and iPods with the docking connector, and it has a 3.5 mm audio input for use with other sources. In addition to allowing you to charge and play your iPod, this iLuv unit receives HD radio signals and displays the HD station, song
iLuv iHD171 HD Clock Radio with iPod Dock Read More
JAVOedge of Seattle, WA has just announced several Barnes & Noble nook eBook reader cases that are available for sale. The sleeve case that you see in the image above is their Croc sleeve which is made of leather and embossed to resemble crocodile skin. They are also offering oak and ash hardwood style sleeves
Third Party Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Accessories Start Appearing Read More
Last year I reviewed Phosphor’s E-Ink Ana-Digi Watch. It was a nice and simplistic functioning watch with an integrated E-Ink based display face similar to many eBook readers, qualifying it as a semi-techie gadget and worthy of a review. At the time, I thought Phosphor was just scratching the surface of what this kind of
Phosphor E-Ink Digital Hour Clock Watch Review Read More
With a nod to The Book Of Joe, check out the titles from “The 10 Best Years That Are Books” by Laurence Hughes. So I guess the question (for me, anyway) would be, can you download these while sitting in a doctor’s office or do you have to go to an internet-connected computer and connect
Some Titles for Your E-Book Reader Read More
If you like unusual accessories or if you want to disguise your laptop from thieves, a company in Spain may have your answer. MiteMite Unnecessary Objects Lab produces vinyl laptop sleeves that look like folded newspapers. You can choose from four different European newspapers. The bags are designed for the MacBook Pro, but they can
MiteMite Newspaper Laptop Sleeve for MacBook Pro Read More
Like many gadget lovers, I personally own many gadgets, mp3 players, cell phones, etc. One thing that all gadget lovers can agree on is that it is a nuisance to constantly charge all of these gadgets. What’s worse is that all of these gadgets use different cables to charge. Don’t you just wish you had
Powermat Wireless Charging Review Read More
When I reviewed the nook eBook reader last week, I concluded the review by saying that I couldn’t make up my mind if I liked or disliked the device and that I couldn’t recommend it until the performance issues were resolved. Last night Janet asked me if my nook had received the firmware update. I
Nook Gets a Firmware Update and Now I Can Recommend It Read More
As many of you know from my reviews, I have been on the quest for the perfect gear bag for years now. I have used the Citywalker bag, the Victorinox Horizontal Tote, Ellington Europa Field Bag and even a prototype ballistic nylon bag from Infusion Threads (which I still own and will never sell). I
Duluth Trading Company Fire Hose Field Bag Review Read More
If you like to sit in your comfy chair and surf the internet with your laptop (watching TV is optional), the Logitech Comfort Lapdesk may make it even more enjoyable. The Comfort Lapdesk has a soft “air mesh” fabric that is comfortable on your legs, and its heat-shielding design protects your lap – and your laptop – from overheating.
Logitech Comfort Lapdesk Read More
Does your Mac’s WiFi need a little extra power? The BearExtender n3 802.11n WiFi adapter has a maximum output of 700 mW compared to 32 mW output from an Airport Extreme card. Combined with an external 2 dBi gain antenna the BearExtender n3 offers up to 2-4 times the range of your current wireless card
BearExtender n3 Boosts Your Mac’s WiFi Range By 4x Read More
Since I first heard about how germs spray all around your bathroom when you flush, I’ve been a little icked out by the thought that my toothbrush is stored in there. A couple of years ago, I got a countertop UV sanitizer that stores and sanitizes my family’s toothbrushes. When Julie offered the Zapi UV
Violight Zapi UV Toothbrush Sanitizer Review Read More
Philips is offering one lucky Gadgeteer reader a DC570 Docking Entertainment System. This 3 foot tall 2.1 sound system has a built-in subwoofer and a digital FM tuner with 20 presets. It has a manufacturers’ suggested retail price of $179.99, but you can get one for free if you win this contest. You can’t win
Philips DC570 Docking Entertainment System Giveaway Read More
Wow, the Christmas elves at Sena have been busy creating some very nice leather cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch. They sent me a nice selection to check out and I thought I’d do a quickie review of them for everyone that might be doing some last minute Christmas shopping. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Sena Cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch Read More