Plugbook – A Power Strip That Thinks it’s a Book

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I’m sure most of us have a few powerstrips in use around our homes. They aren’t the sexiest looking devices and aren’t the easiest to store when not in use. A new Kickstarter project hopes to change that. It’s called the Plugbook and it offers 2 power recepticals with a retractable cable in the convenient […]

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powertraveller minigorilla – Get the Monkey Off Your Back

Mini Gorilla

While most portable battery solutions will only give you 5V out which is useful for keeping juice up to your USB type devices, the minigorilla from powertraveller also supplies voltage settings  of 8.4v, 9.5v, 10.5v, 12v & 19v allowing you to keep power up to many other phones, games systems, GPSs, ereaders, MP3 players  and tablets even up to

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knomo London Aurora Zip Tote Review

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Vendors are beginning to accept the idea that women like, need, and use gadgets, too.  While we can use the same gadgets that men do, sometimes we’d like our bags and accessories to be a bit different – perhaps smaller, maybe a bit more colorful.  knomo London makes “perfect urban accessories to carry your devices,”

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Nau Pad Stash Adds Storage to Your iPad

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Like most folio cases, the Pad Stash case from Nau opens like a book, holds your iPad in a frame, and folds into a viewing stand.  Unlike most other cases on the market, the Pad Stash gives back 2% of every sale to humanitarian and environmental Partners for Change.  They also “source natural, renewable fibers produced

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The Limb.al Charging Cable and Stand in One

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Who needs a fancy and expensive smartphone stand when you can have a Limb.al ? Another Kickstarter project that’s already been fully funded with over 20 days to go, the Limb.al  is a rigid yet flexible USB to Apple/Micro-SD cable that allows you to position your smartphone directly in your USB port while charging and syncing your device

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Cubby Offers Unlimited Sync Between Your Computers, 5GB of Cloud Storage and More

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Cloud-based file syncing services like Dropbox and Box.net have really taken off in the past few years.  One of the newest on the scene is Cubby.  Download the app to computers and mobile devices, make any folder a “cubby” and share unlimited data between your own computers, or use the My Cubby cloud folder with

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BOWDEN + SHEFFIELD Minimalist iPad Cases

The Bowden and Sheffield Minimalist iPad Cases are another Kickstarter project.  These cases are made from natural materials, and they are designed to be “sturdy enough to take a beating, but sleek enough for any setting.”  They’ll fit the iPad 2 or new iPad.  The Bowden is made of bead-blasted, aircraft-grade aluminum, walnut or cherry

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The Q Card Case for iPhone 4/4S from CM4 is a Cure for the Fat Wallet Syndrome

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If you feel like you sit on a brick all day, check the Q Card Case for iPhone 4/4S from CM4 for a slim, light replacement.  The Q Card Case has an integrated wallet on the back that holds 3 cards and some cash.  The front has a raised rim that protects your screen by

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Thanko USB Cool Cushion – Cooler Butt

Thanko USB Cooler

It’s Summer time, the weather’s hot, you’re working away and your butt’s getting hotter and stickier with every key stroke. Worry no longer, Thanko’s USB Cool Cushion plugs into your PC’s USB port and the inbuilt fan keeps your derrière cool, calm and  collected.  It’s not going to be a Marilyn Monroe moment, but  hopefully the small luxury

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Marvel’s Avengers fight crime and move files

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If you were one of the eleventy bazillion people that went to see Marvel’s The Avengers movie a couple weekends ago, congrats, you helped break box office records. But now that you’ve seen the movie, you are probably suffering from Avengers withdraw… Fill the void with more Avengers by collecting Dane-Elec’s character replica USB drives.

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Audioengine D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC/Headphone Amp Review

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If you love music and are less than satisfied with the quality of what you’re hearing, you might consider adding a digital audio converter (DAC) to your system or computer. DACs are slowly becoming popular among serious music listeners with many companies are now making them for every budget. Let’s look at a new entry

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How to Find Reviews and Articles Using the Search Box

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I’ve been reading through the entries for our current Gadget Grab Bag contest. To enter the contest you have to suggest a product that you’d like to see in a future review here on The Gadgeteer. I’ve noticed that there are lots of entries suggesting products that we’ve already covered, so I thought this might

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Cirago Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for New iPad and iPad 2 Review

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You’ve probably noticed by now that I love my iPad, and I use it for everything.  As each new generation arrives, I’ve passed along our old iPads to family members.  Those family members are usually college students who can hopefully use the iPad to help them with their school work and with taking notes in

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