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Blackstone “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” iPhone Audiobook App Review

By Janet Cloninger / July 13, 2010 / Reviews / Apps, iOS, iPhone / Leave a Comment

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Blackstone Audio, Inc. offered The Gadgeteer the chance to review one of their Folium-enhanced audiobook apps for the iPhone. Blackstone is the largest independent audiobook publisher in the US. They have joined with Folium Partners to produce Folium enhancedAudio™ audiobook apps for iPhone. I was given the chance to review their Adventures of Huckleberry Finn audiobook. […]

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GEAR4 to bring its iPhone/iPod gear to US market

By Andy Jacobs / July 13, 2010 / News / iOS, iPhone accessory, iPod accessory / Leave a Comment

GEAR4, a UK-based iPhone/iPod audio brand, has announced its entrance into the U.S. market. Its product range includes a wide variety of speaker dock systems, power and charging solutions, FM/connectivity and device cases. GEAR4’s focus for its October U.S. launch is on its iPhone/iPod Touch speaker systems like the SoundOrb Aurora, as well it’s new

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Quirky Beamer LED iPhone Case Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 13, 2010 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone, Photography / 4 Comments

The iPhone 3G / 3GS built in camera does a pretty decent job taking pictures. I especially like the macro capability. There’s one feature missing from the camera that we’re seeing added more and more to mobile phone cameras. An LED flash. Sure, you can upgrade to the new iPhone 4 which does have one.

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LaCie Currenkey USB Flash Drives

By Janet Cloninger / July 13, 2010 / News / Flash Memory, Gear / Leave a Comment

LaCie has some unique USB flash drives that look like coins. The CurrenKey flash drives are available in three capacities: 4GB (bronze), 8GB (silver), and 16GB (gold). Each “coin” is marked with the capacity so that it looks like the monetary value. The CurrenKey flash drives are available directly from LaCie for $19.99, $29.99, or

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BlackBerry 6: A New “Sneak Peak” Video Released

By Adam Scinto / July 13, 2010 / News / Blackberry / Leave a Comment

Blackberry 6, RIM’s soon to be released update to the BlackBerry OS, is shown off in an action packed new video. The next big release for RIM is looking to be a touch-focused affair with a slick new look, and it’s as clean and purposeful as ever. Social media looks to be integrated gracefully, as

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Get a Handle on your Camera with the HandlePod

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 13, 2010 / News / Camera gear, Photography, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

The HandlePod is a folding tripod that you can hold in your hand or brace against a solid object. The cool part about it is that it has 4 feet that will aid significantly in steadying your camera for low light shots. The camera mount can rotate on 3 axis, for easy positioning. You can

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Motorola Droid X: Accounts

By Bryan Sherman / July 13, 2010 / Uncategorized / Android, droid, droid x, Motorola, verizon / 8 Comments

We ask a lot more out of our smartphones anymore. It’s not enough to make phone calls, access the web, and receive text messages. We want them to be our communications hub. Android has become very adept at this, and will get even better with Froyo (2.2), but how does the Droid X stack up

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Would you spend 100’s of dollars on Rock Band instruments?

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 13, 2010 / News / Gaming Gear, Spotlight Gadgets / 5 Comments

ION Audio hopes you will with their new Drum Rocker Pro drumset controller for Rock Band. Available later this year for the holiday season, Drum Rocker Pro will be compatible with Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 versions of the popular Rock Band video game. The set includes four drum and three cymbal pads and a

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Teens: classic & new audiobook summer downloads

By Andy Jacobs / July 12, 2010 / News / 1 Comment

Ah, summertime. The kids want to chuck school and chillax, but how do you keep their brain juices flowing (at least as a background process) till fall? Check out SYNC. It’s an online community that’s working to build the audience for and promote audiobooks among readers 13+. SYNC is a great way for teens to

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Get Nostalgic with the iPhone Cassette Stand / Case

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 12, 2010 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone, Spotlight Gadgets / 1 Comment

The folks at I Want One of Those are offering a skin for your iPhone that makes it look like a cassette tape. Remember those? 😉 It even comes packaged in a cassette tap case that doubles as a stand. Right now appears to be out of stock, but it’s priced at £12.99 if you

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Mezzi Aluminum Laptop Briefcase Review

By Elizabeth Daugherty / July 12, 2010 / Reviews / Laptop bag, Laptops and Gear / Leave a Comment

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Not everyone is into the whole messenger-bag-on-wheels laptop bag look. For those who like to kick it old-school-meets-chic styling, Mezzi offers a wide selection laptop briefcases. The Mezzi site is not limited to just the unique selection of laptops bags and briefcases. They also host a selection of CD storage cases, makeup cases, portfolios and

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Change the Look of Your Room With Instant Pendant Lights from Solutions

By Janet Cloninger / July 12, 2010 / News / Do-It-Yourself / 1 Comment

If you are tired of the way your recessed can lights look, you can convert them to pendant fixtures in minutes without paying for an electrician. These Instant Pendant Lights from Solutions simply replace the bulb in your old fixture. You can adjust the length of the fixture without having to cut the wiring, and

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Sima Inflatable Backyard Home Theater Kit

By Janet Cloninger / July 12, 2010 / News / Audio, Video, TV / 6 Comments

The Sima 12-foot inflatable kit lets you turn your backyard into a theater. The giant screen system comes with tie-downs and an electric pump for quick inflation. The screen has a 16:9 widescreen ratio, but is compatible with 4:3 video. The screen is bright, white vinyl that can be used with any front or rear projector.

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