It’s another new netbook, but with a twist: this one isn’t based on the PC architecture, but on a 900 MHz 64-bit MIPS CPU (that means no Windows XP or Vista, ever) and Linux. It also has no internal storage, using form-fitting USB keys preloaded with the operating system instead. It could be ideal for […]
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I don’t know about you, but I’m…shall we say…a bit of an aggressive driver. Sometimes. My last car was a Pontiac Grand Prix GT in “arrest me” red, which didn’t remotely help with my penchant for speed on the interstate. I’m sure you all have had one or two experiences with rude gestures or people
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I’ve decided to approach my review of the BlackBerry Storm (9530) Smartphone from Verizon differently than I normally would. Instead of using the phone for several days and posting a complete review all at once, I’m going to journal my experiences with this phone over the next seven days. Be sure to come back each
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This little digital photo frame from Brando has to be the cutest one I’ve seen yet. It has two media slots – USB and SD. The resolution is only 320 x 234, but it not only shows your photos, but can play MP3 and MP4 files as well. All for $89.00. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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How’s this for a tiny backup system? Sandisk’s new Ultra Backup USB drives come in capacities of up to 64GBs and have a button that you can press to automatically backup your files. No cables or messy software installs necessary. Security minded folks will be happy to note that they provide both password protection and
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Ringggggggggggggg! Julie: “Hello?” Caller: “Hello, is this Julie?” Julie: “Yes.” Caller: “This is Columbus Regional Hospital Breast Health Center. We found something on your mammogram and need you to come back in to get it rechecked.” Julie: “….ok.” Caller: “How about tomorrow at 8am? We will do another mammogram, and then possibly an ultrasound. You
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Samson is announcing an update to their Zoom H4 Handy Recorder. The H4n. It does look a lot nicer than the previous model. It records high-resolution audio at 24bit/96kHz on SD/SDHC media of up to 32GB and is USB 2.0. I have a Zoom H2 Handy Recorder, which I know is really popular with a
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I love a hot cup of tea in the morning to go along with my breakfast. During the work week, I typically drink Stash Tea Premium White tea from individually packaged tea bags. On the weekend I’m more adventurous and like to try different loose teas. I’ll either use a French press or a mesh
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My wife tends to toss her phone in her computer bag with her keys, pager, wallet, and everything else. So, when her new 3G iPhone arrived, we both agreed her fancy new phone required a great case strong/durable enough to protect it. The DRO Concepts Carbon Fiber 3G iPhone Case seemed like a worthy contender
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OK, for everyone who remembers Part 1 of this review from way back last year, you should recall that SplashData’s SplashWallet is a package of four great utilities for $59.95- SplashMoney and SplashShopper, reviewed last time, and SplashID and SplashPhoto, which we will look at today. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The days of carrying around your family photos in your wallet seem to be over. Now when we want to show someone a picture of our new baby, puppy or house, we whip out our mobile phone or laptop. But, not everyone has a mobile phone or laptop. That’s where the Insignia Digital Picture Keychain
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Happy New Year everyone! Where did 2008 go? Did it pass by as quickly for all of you like it did for me? Typically on January 1st, I look back at the previous year and am either very happy that it’s gone, or a little melancholy. I’m not quite sure what I think about the
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It’s New Year’s Eve, which means it’s time for me to reflect on all the gadgets that passed through my hands during 2008. During this past year, I wrote over 100 reviews. That’s a lot of products that were either really cool, or really lame. I’d like to share some of my favorites with you.
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Last night I was chatting with gadgeteer team member Dave Rees and he told me that he and his son (the Gadgeteer Kid) were in the process of building light sabers at the online Custom Light Saber Shop. I had never heard of such a thing, so I went and took a look and wow,
Incredibly Geeky, or Incredibly Cool? Read More
I love gadgets. I love my Wii. Since the release of the Nintendo Wii in November 2006, there has been several gadgets developed to make the whole Wii experience even better. When I found out that Brando stocked many of these accessories, I begged Julie to ask Brando for the opportunity to try some of
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Do you have a small audio player that you would want to listen to in a small space? Then of course, you need a small speaker system. The i2iGear Folding Portable Speakers sound great and are small enough to fit in your pocket (if you have roomy pockets 🙂 ). The price isn’t too bad
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m really big into recycling. I hate throwing things away and will try to repurpose or give items to someone else before I send them to the landfill. That’s why I was happy to learn that Better Energy Systems Ltd. (the same company that brings us
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The DT-4 is a strobe style musical instrument tuner from Korg. It might be a good alternative to the more expensive Peterson strobe tuners. I’ve ordered one to review and use with my ukuleles. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The GoStudio from Belkin appears to have been around for a few months, but this is the first that I’ve seen it. It’s a portable (sorta… it looks kind of bulky though) WAV file recorder that records directly to your iPod. I like the funky dials and switches. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Very cool looking iPhone cases from Element Case, that have magnetic lids that can be removed and placed on the back while the phone is in use. You can choose from a variety of etched designs for the back and lid. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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