Just in time for back-to-school, Master Lock is introducing two new families of combination locks – the 1500iD Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock and the 1590D Set-Your-Own Combination Lock. Both feature brand new technology and were designed with students’ unique learning styles in mind: – The Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock opens on up-down-left-right directional […]
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The Benchmade 1100 series pen is made of anodized CNC machined Aluminum or Stainless Steel and uses ink cartridges manufactured by Fisher Pen Company. This instrument can be used as a pen or a kubotan (a self defense weapon). This particular model is available in several colors and sells for $120. Benchmade makes other pens
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I’ve been using the HP Pavilion dv2 laptop off and on for about a month now. As it tends to go with most gadgets that pass through my hands, there are things that I really like about this device and then there are some things that cause me disappointment. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Women looking for a non-lethal personal protection device might want to consider the TigerLight. It’s a combination high powered LED flashlight and a pepper spray dispenser. The flashlight has a strobe and Red light features and is powered by a CR123 Battery (Non-Rechargeable). The TigerLight ships with a practice canister of pepper spray and a
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Reader Michelle Pain sent this in: The Kensington Nightstand Charging Dock turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a handy bedside clock. The right angle dock holds your device in landscape mode using a kickstand to clearly display the time. A free application features a clock that doesn’t go into sleep mode. It has an
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English tradesmen in the 1880’s invented the original multi-tool called the Harp Tool. Bricklayers, long shore men and the like carried Harp Tools, named for their shape resembling the musical instrument. Inside the harp would be implements specific to the trade or craft. The Spyderco Byrd 8-Tool Harp includes: a Phillips-head screwdriver, slotted-head screwdriver, saw,
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I’m not one to swap cases around for a different “look” with my mobile devices. I’ll swap out a laptop bag in a heartbeat depending on where i’m going or what else I’m taking along, but I tend to leave the same old case on my PDA/phone until it’s not protecting or working for how
Griffin Elan Form and Richard Solo Custom iPhone case shootout Read More
Marcus Wright sent me an email this morning telling me that his son is going ‘mental’ over the Star Wars Force Brain Trainer game. The game will allow you to move a Jedi Training Remote ball up and down the Training Tower…with the power of your mind! The innovative wireless headset can actually read and
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A few months ago, Julie mentioned the Livio Pandora Internet Radio in her Spotlight Gadget feature. My boyfriend had recently introduced me to Pandora, and I just knew he and I had to check this little device out. Several weeks later, Livio had shipped me the LV001 Pandora Radio. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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These wooden iPhone docking stations from woodtec are made of Cedar and are handcrafted from found wood. I’m not sure if the wood was found in a forest, or a store though 😉 Either way, they look really unique and are sure to be a conversation starter. Prices vary from $58-$82. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The TAILGATER from Ion Audio is a portable sound system that features a single-unit construction with speakers, amplifier, audio inputs and a dock for the iPod all in one box. This high-powered, two-way speaker system has a built-in battery with level indicator for up to eight hours of cordless sound. Or you can plug in
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If you visit dictionary.com and look up the word security, you’ll find that the top 3 definitions are: 1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety. 2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well-founded confidence. 3. something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. We all want to believe that the safest place is our home.
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MusicSkins is a leading provider of premium quality illustrated vinyl protective coverings known as “skins” for personal electronic devices. MusicSkins initially offered a product line of skins featuring music-industry related images of artists, bands, musicians and DJs to appeal to music fans, but today they have announced the launch of their new Customizer. This is
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I originally did a review for eWallet for the Palm OS about a year ago. I liked the program then, and I like eWallet v.6.1.4 for Blackberry well enough that I am tempted to just post the old review and stamp it ‘Ditto!” SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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novero is the result of a recent management buyout from Nokia, and has a distinguished history creating wireless products for clients including Land Rover, BMW, Volkswagen, Ford of Europe and others. Now, novero is expanding into lifestyle products and has just released TheFirstOne, a Bluetooth headset. I know that Bluetooth headsets are a dime a
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Yay! Finally a mini radio controlled helicopter that doesn’t require you to use AA or AAA batteries to charge it. This Tiny USB Rechargeable RC Helicopter from Brando includes a chargeing cable that plugs into a regular USB port on your computer. Another advantage of this particular copter is that it has a metal body.
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The VAX77 MIDI Keyboard Controller from Infinite Response has to be the coolest looking musical instrument that I’ve seen in awhile. It includes MIDI in and MIDI out, as well as full USB support and is available in three different key weights. Of course, the most notable feature is the fact that it folds in
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The Speak-er is a set of speech bubble shaped speakers for your computer or MP3 player. They will be available this summer for $120. Pricey, but cute. 🙂 SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Zoom wants to get in on the mini camcorder market with their new Q3 Handy Video Recorder. They’ve long been highly regarded for their audio recorders, so it’s cool that they are coming out with something new. But, for some reason they are not riding the HD wave that other mini cameras are riding. The
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I’m wanting to add a handful of new contributors to The Gadgeteer’s already outstanding team of writers. We currently have 15 people on the team (including myself), and all but 3 of us are of the male variety. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guys on my team, but I think we need a
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