We’ve come to the end of another year which means it’s time to take a look back at the top 25 most read reviews here on The Gadgeteer. There are a few surprises including the number one most read review. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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If you use the Apple wireless keyboard with your iPad, you’ve probably run into the problem of not being able to easily use the combo on your lap. I have a solution for you… it’s the GroovBoard Lap Desk and Stand. It’s made of solid wood and can be used several ways. Let me show
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You’ll be able to remove bottle caps with ease when you own the Sears Craftsman Bottle Cap Wrench Bottle Opener. This specialized wrench has the same look, quality and durability as your favorite Craftsman tools with the Craftsman name. It’s made in the USA and is priced at $14.99. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Not familiar with Zinio? They are the original digital magazine provider and offer thousands of top magazines from around the world. You can purchase a monthly subscription or buy single issues instantly from your computer or mobile device to read wherever and whenever you like. Until January 7th, they are offering a 50% savings on
Zinio is offering up to 50% discount on magazines and a chance to win an iPad mini Read More
The Dock Minimal tablet stand is an indiegogo project. It has a bow tie shape, and it’s made of ABS plastic with a rubber coating in Arctic White, Black Onyx, Glacial Blue, or Lava Red. It comes with a kickstand that can be used to adjust the stand to 20 different viewing angles. It also
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For photographers, one of the most important yet oft-overlooked accessories may be the humble camera strap. It must be seamlessly functional, comfortable, easily adjustable, and quickly attached to your camera. Tall order! Does Carry Speed fit its billing as “The Most Advanced Camera Strap System?” SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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We’ve been seeing quite a few WiFi controlled thermostats this year. I’m still using the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat which I installed this past summer. It does everything I need a thermostat to do including remote control via a smartphone or tablet. But the Eversense thermostat from Allure Energy takes things to another level. It uses
Eversense smartphone controlled thermostat uses GPS to know when to change temps Read More
Podcastomatic is a unique way to catch up on your favorite blogs. Just type in a blog’s URL and you’ll be presented with a list of recent articles. Click play and the desired article will be read to you in one of the best text to speech synthesized voices I’ve heard to date. The male
Podcastomatic instantly turns your favorite blog into an audio podcast Read More
If you like origami – or just Star Wars – you’ll enjoy folding your own Yoda or Millennium Falcon. The Star Wars Origami kit is a bit of a cheat, because it uses special paper printed with the details. It comes with a book with complete instructions for folding the papers to create 36 different
Fold the paper, you will. Read More
If you have any interest in astronomy – backyard hobbist or more serious scientist – you need to download this free eBook to your iBooks app on your iPad. (Requires an iPad using iBooks 2 or later and iOS 5 or later.) This is a huge book, almost 1GB, that’s chock full of informative text,
Free in iBooks: Hubble Space Telescope Discovery eBook Read More
With the growing popularity of wireless speakers – both Bluetooth and AirPlay – many speaker companies have begun to release products that are redefining how we listen to music. Suddenly, there are very small speakers that can produce quality audio with decent bass. Until recently, this was almost unheard of. Jambox, Soundmatters, Braven, Scosche, Jabra,
NuForce Cube Speaker review Read More
Old Computer, New Life: Restoring Old Hardware With Ubuntu [affiliate link] is a guide that will help you breathe new life into that old desktop, laptop or netbook that you thought was obsolete and gathering dust on the shelf. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The
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Do you know a child who loves trains? Then I have the perfect giveaway for you. The folks at Chuggington are giving a way one of their Chuggington Die-Cast 10-in-1 Layout Track Packs along with 2 engines. Contest details after the jump. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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This Wellness Cloud is a bit different from other pillow stands for tablets. It has a billowy shape that was inspired by clouds. It has memory foam padding in the front to support your wrists and forearms. It supports a tablet up to 11″ wide; it works with “iPad 1, 2, 3 and mini, Samsung Galaxy
Let a cloud support and charge your tablet Read More
Did Santa bring you a shiny new Nexus 7 Android tablet for Christmas? Now that you’re the proud new owner of one of the most popular 7″ tablets currently on the market, you’re probably worried about keeping it scratch and dent free. Here are 5 Nexus 7 cases that will protect your new device. 1. Rickshaw
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Many computer users these days have switched from using desktops to laptops. Laptops are smaller, portable and provide the same functionality as desktops, but the problem with most laptops is that they have a smaller than desirable screen size. I personally use both a 11″ MacBook Air and a 15″ Retina MacBook Pro. But both
Just Mobile AluBase Macbook stand review Read More
With the iPhone 4/4S built-in cameras, you never find yourself without a camera anymore, but you’ll probably find yourself blocked from what’s happening with the iPhone in front of your face. The MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S lets you hold the phone in the more natural, horizontal orientation, so you can see what’s happening around you
You can be part of the action with MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S Read More
If you got a new bicycle for Christmas (or already have one) and like a touch of whimsy, this is the perfect bike accessory for you! This cute bluebird attaches to your handlebars and serves as both a warning bell and a light. The Tweeting Bird Bike Light and Horn from Perpetual Kid has a
This new bicycle accessory is for the birds! Read More
I typically do not use cases with my tech gear, especially Apple products. I prefer using them as the designers intended them, embracing the form-factor and living with the risk of damage. However, with the iPhone 5, I have seen the carnage that a single drop can do – from marring/scratching the black aluminum edging
Element Case Sector 5 iPhone case review Read More
Boombotix is a San Francisco based company who originally started developing portable speakers for urban cyclists as an alternative to headphones. They currently have a Kickstarter project for a new speaker called the Boombot REX. The REX is an ultraportable 2.1 speaker system with a rugged ABS plastic body and a built in noise canceling
Boombot REX – Colorful Bluetooth speakers with portable style Read More
