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Clarion’s Next GATE Presents a Smarter Way to Stay Connected in Your Vehicle

By Janet Cloninger / August 1, 2012 / News / Car Gear, iOS, iPhone accessory / Leave a Comment

The Next GATE from Clarion is an in-vehicle intelligent controller for your iPhone 4/4S. “Clarion is proud to launch such an innovative product that enables consumers to conveniently access their information and communicate while on-the-road,” states Frank Pierce, Vice President, Clarion Corporation of America. “The Next GATE offers an in-vehicle information solution delivering value-added connectivity […]

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Panasonic tries to MILC the London Olympics with the DMC-G5

By Ian Lim / August 1, 2012 / News / Camera, Camera gear / Leave a Comment

Still not convinced that a Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera (MILC) can replace your Digitial Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)? If Panasonic has its way, you will. While the MILC format has slowly gained ground, it’s still never been considered a “serious” contender for “professional” photographers, so Olympic sponsor Panasonic has given their new DMC-G5 to Getty Images sports

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Smarter Stand iPad Stand Kit for the Apple Smart Cover and Smart Case Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 31, 2012 / Reviews / iOS, iPad, Stand / 2 Comments

With less than 2 weeks to go on his Kickstarter project, entrepreneur Dotan Saguy, the man behind the Smarter Stand iPad Stand Kit for the Smart Cover and Smart Case, has no worries that he will reach his funding goal of $10,000. That’s because at the time of this writing, the earnings are already beyond that

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Tiny Tim Book Light Looks Like Luxo Jr.

By Janet Cloninger / July 31, 2012 / News / Books, eBook Reader accessories, eBook Readers, Gear / 9 Comments

Remember the Luxo lamps used in Pixar’s logo and cartoons? The Tiny Tim Book Light from Mustard reminds me of that lamp. The Tiny Tim is much smaller than even Luxo Jr., though. The lamp is made of plastic and stands 1.6″ X 2″ X 6.7″, and its LED bulb is powered by three 1.5V

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JAVOedge New iPad / iPad 2 Paisley Flex Sleeve Case Review

By Janet Cloninger / July 31, 2012 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS / 4 Comments

Lately, I’ve gone for a more minimal approach with cases and covers for my iPad. I even tried using it completely caseless for a while, but I finally went back to the snap-on back cover after I dropped my iPad. I still haven’t added back the Smart Cover, but I wanted something to protect the

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CX-01 Mini Android PC Android TV Box – Cheap(er) Droid

By Ian Lim / July 31, 2012 / Reviews / Android, Mini PC / 3 Comments

We mentioned the MK-802 Thumbstick (which BTW is now available in 1GB RAM) in May, now there’s an even cheaper option on the market (albeit for a slightly lower spec). The CX-01 Mini Android PC TV Box from PandaWill runs Android 4.0 and comes with 512MB Ram, 4GB of storage, a Cotex A5 1GHz processor,

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Edifier Announces E30 Spinnaker Bluetooth Speakers

By Janet Cloninger / July 30, 2012 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / Leave a Comment

The E30 Spinnaker 2.0/2.1 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System from Edifier has two 16.5″ tall speakers that look like sails, and it is designed to project sound towards the listener with front-facing tweeters and mid-range speakers. The speakers also have downward-firing woofers. It’s a Bluetooth system, so it connects wirelessly with your audio devices. The Spinnaker

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Daycraft Offers new Accessories

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 30, 2012 / News / Wallets / Leave a Comment

We’ve mentioned Hong Kong based Daycraft here on The Gadgeteer before. They offer all sorts of high quality stationary products like notebooks, day planners etc. They are branching out to include other accessories like the Folding Tray and Moneywrap wallet seen above. The Folding Tray is a useful addition to your mobile organization arsenal. Constant

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The Pen Project

By Janet Cloninger / July 30, 2012 / News / Gear, Pens / 1 Comment

This is a Kickstarter project. The Pen Project is Ian Schon’s interpretation of the everyday writing pen. He has machined these pen bodies and caps from 6061 aluminum, with an outer diameter of 0.5 and closed length of 4″ and open length of 5-3/4″. The pens have a brass set screw and use a Fisher

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Just|Mobile Highway Pro Review

By Dave Rees / July 30, 2012 / Reviews / Android, Car Gear, iOS, Travel Gear, USB charger / 4 Comments

Earlier this year I reviewed Just|Mobile’s 12 volt, single USB port car charger, called the Highway. A very well made, nice looking device/car accessory for charging your tech while motoring down the road. That is fine for those of us who only need to charge a single device at a time. But realizing that more

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View-Master Photo Frame – Not in 3D

By Ian Lim / July 30, 2012 / News / Toys / Leave a Comment

Who here is old enough to remember the View-Master ? Who here’s brave enough to admit they’re old enough to remember the View-Master? 🙂 In another retro revival, Unkl347 has released the Unkl-Master picture wall frame. Available for $23 from The Fancy , it holds more than 7 pictures, but they’re not in 3D. 🙂

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Eden Quality XP 8x42mm Binoculars Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 29, 2012 / Reviews / Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

Living in the woods of Southern Indiana, we see all sorts of wildlife on a regular basis. Deer, raccoons, coyotes and birds to name a few. Although I don’t consider myself an actual bird watcher, I do have an above average knowledge about birds. Back when we were kids, my sister and I would bird

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Skip the Plastic Forks and Carry a Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife Instead

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 29, 2012 / News / Camping, Gear, Home and Kitchen, Outdoor Gear / 10 Comments

The Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife is a stainless steel pocket knife style tool that features 3 eating utensils: a fork, a knife and a spoon. Protected by a nylon pouch with a handy belt loop, this multi-tool makes sure that you always have the right gear at hand for outdoor chow sessions and office lunches.

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Protect Your PC with VIPRE Antivirus Software – Win a Copy with VIPRE and The Gadgeteer

By Janet Cloninger / July 29, 2012 / News / Computer Gear, contest, Laptops and Gear, Software / 15 Comments

This post brought to you by GFI. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have a PC, you have to protect yourself from viruses that you can pick up from surfing the internet or even just opening a seemingly innocent email. There are a lot of anti-virus products out there. Some don’t really protect your

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“This shark, swallow you whole.”

By Morgan Bornstein / July 28, 2012 / News / Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets / 2 Comments

Ask any movie buff to list their ten favorite movies, and chances are Jaws will be in there somewhere along with Star Wars. And while there’s been no shortage of movie tie-ins for the latter, aside from some t-shirts and a very awesome action figure, the Jaws fan doesn’t have many opportunities to flaunt the

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Audyssey Audio Dock Air Speaker Review

By Bill Henderson / July 28, 2012 / Reviews / Airplay, Audio, Video, TV, iOS, Speakers / 2 Comments

A while back, I reviewed the Audyssey South of Market speaker/dock, which Audyssey has recently renamed the Audyssey Audio Dock. I felt – and still feel – that the addition of Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming technology would have made that Audio Dock practically perfect. It has only Bluetooth for wireless, and I’m just not a

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HyperJuice Plug Gives You More Power When You Need It

By Ian Lim / July 28, 2012 / News / Batteries and Chargers, iOS, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 2 Comments

Unlike many “dumber” backup battery packs, the Hyper Juice Plug from Hypershop has dual USB output plugs capable of powering up to 2 devices at once, including 2 tablets. The battery supplies either 10,400 or 15,600mAh, and the 15,600mAh model will extend a new iPad’s (3rd generation) battery life by up to 13 extra hours or fully recharge

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“The Beauty Inside.” – Open Casting Call to Star in Social Media Film (Sponsored Video)

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 27, 2012 / News / 1 Comment

The Beauty Inside is Hollywood’s first film that gives the audience a chance to play the lead role. The video is about Alex, a 20-something male who lives in Los Angeles, restores antiques and wakes up every day with a new physical appearance — something that has been happening throughout his life. As Alex navigates

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Organize Your iPhone Charging Cable with The Wrap

By Janet Cloninger / July 27, 2012 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cables, iOS, iPhone accessory / Leave a Comment

The Wrap, designed by Michiel Cornelissen, is a charging cable organizer that fits over the US/Canadian version of the iPhone charger. You simply place the Wrap over the USB end of the iPhone charger, with the USB plug connected. The Wrap mirrors the charger’s prongs, to create a convenient way to store the charger cable when

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Spikenzie Labs Solder: Time II Review

By Andy Chen / July 27, 2012 / Reviews / Do-It-Yourself, Watches and Clocks / Leave a Comment

The Solder : Time II™ watch kit from Spikenzie Labs is a build-it-yourself watch kit that features a 7 X 20 dot matrix red LED display with a programmable Arduino microcontroller. To me, quite simply, it’s a fun afternoon DIY kit with red lights. What could be better? According to Spikenzie Labs, The Solder :

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Why the Sihoo Doro C300 Ergonomic Chair Is Built for Long Days at Your Desk

Kismile 8 Cup Drip Coffee Maker Machine Review – Brew like a pro at home

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