It may not give you direction, but the Compass 2 can hold your iPad while you search

Twelve South Compass 2

I am a big iPad user. It is my main device for writing. So, when I updated to a new iPad Air, I found myself looking for new accessories to use with it. I was especially looking for a new mobile stand. In my search I happened across the Compass 2 from a company called […]

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RichWorks hand crafted sleeves and pouches

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I am a fan of products that help protect, organize and transport our many small EDC items and mobile devices.  RichWorks’ USA handmade products caught my eye recently. Consisting of simple, clean designs in multiple, customizable color combinations and durable, quality materials like 500D Nylon exterior (and microsuede interior on some), YKK brass zippers and

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The quest for a better Segway?

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When the Segway was first announced in 2001, inventor Dean Kamen declared that it would change the way people move around in urban environments.  While its incredibly high price tag made it unapproachable for most people, a new Indiegogo campaign, URB-E seeks to be the next urban transport king.  Available in the 3-wheel Commuter model or

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Charge your mobile devices with the bionic battery box

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Although the Robot Head Portable Charger is based on a cardboard character known as Danbo, this battery charger is not made of cardboard.  It’s a sturdy external battery that packs 6000mAh behind its cute face.  Press the mouth and the eyes light up to indicate battery charge levels.  Its small enough to fit in your

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Dyson Digital Slim DC59 Animal rechargeable vacuum review

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You might be wondering, “Julie, what’s up with all of these vacuum reviews that you’ve been posting lately?” You’re not alone, I’m also wondering why I keep saying yes to vacuum review offers. Maybe it’s some deep seated need to make sure my carpets are clean. Nah… More likely it’s because I hate my 1000

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LinkSprinter is Fluke’s latest network testing tool that sends results to the cloud

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If you’re a geek or nerd worth the salt in your bread, you’ve no doubt heard of Fluke. They make those easily recognizable yellow digital multimeters that I used to see on every workbench when I worked at Cummins Electronics back in the day. Their newest tool is a small network tester called the LinkSprinter 200.

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Flight 001 4-in-1 Adapter is simple, compact, colorful

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I do a fair amount of business travel, which typically includes a few overseas trips every year. I’m constantly on the lookout for items that will help me reduce the size and weight of what I drag through airports, on and off planes and into and out of hotels. One of the items I have

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Keep your MacBook charger in The Loop

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Although The Goods repeatedly states that The Loop case is for men, I don’t see anything that makes it unsuitable for women.  The Loop is made of durable, 5-oz Dakota black vegetable oil-tanned cowhide leather.  The pouch at the bottom holds the power brick and the thin cord with the MagSafe connector for either the MacBook

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Fine leather cases from Tusting for Levenger

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We feature a lot of leather cases at The Gadgeteer.  Some of them are rustic, some of them are more polished.  These heirloom-quality cases from Tusting  are made in England by Tusting of Buckinghamshire, creator of fine leather goods since 1875, are of the “more polished” variety.  Levenger says “these rich Tusting leathers mellow with age,

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It’s official, Amazon Prime membership fees are going up

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I just received this email from Amazon: Dear Julie Strietelmeier, We are writing to provide you advance notice that the price of your Prime membership will be increasing. The annual rate will be $99 when your membership renews on December 21, 2014. Even as fuel and transportation costs have increased, the price of Prime has

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You won’t be bugged by the Mantis and Cricket multi-tools

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Pocket multi-tools, you all know I love them. I have several reviews and news post about them here on The Gadgeteer, so in keeping with my fetish interest, I have found another set of multi-tools on Kickstarter. The Mantis and the Cricket from Jeff Morin, are two versatile  multi-tools designed to make your life easier. The

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