See the buttons on your TV remote with the Pop-up Microlite

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I was almost ready to dismiss this stick on light as a lame product, until I thought about all the times that I squint to see the buttons on my TV remote controls. Hmmmm… it might look a bit dorky, but it could actually come in handy. The Pop-up Microlite is a nickel sized stick […]

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Luxury iPad Case or Repurposed Box? You Decide…

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Wow, is it just me or does this $129 iPad Handle with Love ‘case’ look like a glorified fabric covered box? It appears to be a presentation box for a bible, wedding album or something similar. Notice how thick it is. I’m betting that it did not start out as an iPad case. If you’re still interested,

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Cutting Boards with Ultraviolet Sanitizer System

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Here’s a great gift for the cooking enthusiast on your gift list.  The Sharper Image is offering a set of four polypropylene boards – for fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables – that are stored in a stand that disinfects the boards with UV light.  Since UV light is said to kill 99.9% of microbiological creatures, this

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Do-it-yourself pocket knife building kit for kids

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JJ’s Knife Kit from Garrett Wade is a nifty build it yourself kit for little ones aged 4-7. Kids always want what their parents have, so this is a safe way to let them feel like they have a grown up tool. These kits come with pre-cut and pre-drilled pieces of Oak or Cherry depending

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Koss PortaPro 25th Anniversary Edition Headphones Review

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In a perfect world, things come full-circle. From the redesigned, retro-styled Mustang and Camaro to vinyl albums, products can go out of style only to come roaring back. Such is the case with the Koss Porta Pro headphones. Well, sorta the case, anyway. See, Koss first produced the Porta Pros in 1984… and never changed

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The iProp – Not just another stand for the iPad

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Are you tired of seeing all the different stands for the iPad? I agree that they do get monotonous after awhile. But this one is different. The iProp isn’t a desk stand, it’s a floor stand that offers 360° rotation of the iPad. It uses a ball and socket connector that tilts and swivels in

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Harness the sun with the Brunton Restore Solar Battery

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Being the wannabe hippy tree hugger than I am, I’d love to be able to charge all my devices with a solar charger. So far the ones I’ve tried haven’t worked out so well, I don’t know if it’s my Southern Indiana location that is the problem, or if they just don’t work well in

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Are you a Poser?

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Smartphones are the hottest electronic item as of the last year or so. With the iPhone and the storm of Android devices in the market, it’s almost impossible to ignore. Retailers are loving the traffic, and as long as the manufacturers keep pumping out new handsets people will be handing over their money. Advertisement is

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Titanium Innovations IlluminaTi Flashlight

Titanium Innovations IlluminaTi flashlight

This little beauty would be the perfect small flashlight for your everyday-carry kit.  The Titanium Innovations IlluminaTi from Battery Junction has a machined titanium body (Grade 2) with extensive knurling for a secure grip.  It’s 2.66″ long X .56″ in diameter and weighs .49 ounces.  It uses a Cree XP-G R5 1B LED and an

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Jackie’s Holiday Wish List and Gift Suggestions

It’s that time of year again.  The time to give and receive our favorite gifts and the dreaded sweaters from relatives.  Searching for the perfect gift for your friends and family is a chore since we always want to find gifts that loved ones will actually use and love.  That’s why we’re here to give

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