I am sure that the majority of you reading this really don’t care that my hometown of Columbus, Indiana (Seymour too) will be getting Verizon 4G LTE in a little over 2 weeks, but I am really excited about it. I’m actually surprised that we’re getting it this soon. I figured it wouldn’t be till sometime next year. I guess Verizon really is […]
Columbus, Indiana is getting Verizon 4G LTE on 6/21! Read More
“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.” Karl Lagerfeld Ebooks are evil, I tell you! Gone will be that smell of new books when you walk into a library or bookshop. Well not if Steidl has it’s way. Designed by Geza Schoen, Gerhard Steidl, and Wallpaper* magazine, with packaging
Paper Passion Perfume – Smell like a Book Read More
The m.iGrill from Brookstone not only cooks your burgers, it also cranks your tunes. The m.iGrill has 160 square inches of cooking surface, and it produces 8,500 BTUs of cooking power from a 1 lb. disposable propane container. The cooking surface and drip pan are dishwasher safe. The base has a couple of speakers that
m.iGrill Portable Tabletop Gas Grill with Speakers Read More
The BookWedge inflated wedge is, well, a wedge. A wedge that inflates. At this point you know just about everything you need to know about the product, including its website. I’ll go ahead and prattle on for a few hundred more words anyway, because not only is this a wedge that inflates, it’s actually a
BookWedge Reading Pillow Review Read More
This Flight Jacket for iPad from MacCase is sized to perfectly carry an iPad (any version) and a few accessories in a premium leather package. The bag is padded and has a soft lining to protect your iPad. The Flight Jacket is vertically oriented, is 8.5″ X 11″, and comes with a grab handle and
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Coffee is a fuel when you’re spending hours scouring websites for news items or trying to finish off that review. Well the Battery Thermokruzhkus Mug from ThinkGeek shows you how much fuel reserve you’ve got left. The 10 ounce mug will indicate “full” when filled with liquid over 96.8F (36C), and as it cools or you drink
Battery Thermokruzhkus Mug – Monitor Your Caffeine Fuel Reserve Read More
Please join me in wishing Julie a very Happy Birthday today! Here’s to many more happy, healthy, and gadget-filled years for our wonderful Gadgeteer! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Happy Birthday, Julie! Read More
Show the world that you’re a geek. Or at least the people that come to your front door… Damn Good Doormats are made of natural coconut husk fibers and are hand painted by one person in Baltimore, Maryland. These mats offer the same shoe cleaning properties of non-geeky doormats, but are way more fun. There are many styles
You Know You’re a Geek When you Have a Yoda Doormat Read More
At the moment I’m not a big blogger, well truthfully if you don’t include my Gadgeteer posts I’m not a blogger at all. I’d never used WordPress before until I joined the writers on the Gadgeteer and hadn’t even looked at any other blogging sites. To me blogs are kind of moot unless you’ve actually
How to: Mobile Blogging With my Android Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet Read More
Open your wallet and what do you see? Stacks of cards right? Ever wished you can trim all those cards down without cancelling any of them? iCache’s Geode Wallet is the one “card” that will rule them all. The Geode Wallet is actually an iPhone 4/4S case with a eink display on the back and
iCache’s Geode Wallet for iPhone 4/4S Read More
I’ve seen several bags that incorporate gadget chargers, but the Juice Bag Solar Beach Tote from Reware is probably the first one I’ve seen that’s not a laptop bag. This solar bag fits right in with Reware’s line of eco-friendly bags and power solutions. The Solar Beach Tote is made of biodegradable canvas, and it
Reware Juice Bag Keeps Your Gadgets Charged While You Relax Read More
The Swivel ProFolio case for the Kindle Fire eBook reader from Us+U is a case that will transform itself to fit your various usage styles. A self-adjusting hand strap makes sure you can keep a firm grip as you read your favorite books. When you’re ready for some entertainment, a built in pivot gives you 360 degrees
Swivel ProFolio Case for the Kindle Fire Keeps Your eReader in Hand or Hands-Free Read More
I get that a lot of iOwners like the brightly colored cases for the iPads or iPhones or what have you. But the iGadgets aren’t just for one particular demographic anymore. For those who prefer more classic styling, Pad and Quill offer tasteful cases, hand-tailored and fitted especially for iPad and iPhone. Pad and Quill is
Pad and Quill Cases for iPad and iPhone Review Read More
There’s no doubt that gaming on the iPad and Android tablets is extremely popular. But if you’re like me, you really miss the feel and control that an analog joystick provides. I’ve tried a couple stick-on joysticks like the Fling and Joystick-it (see links below), but they always leave me wanting more. The Roam MobileOS Game
Will the Roam MobileOS Game Controller Change Tablet Gaming? Read More
Griffin, in their third year of partnership with Threadless, a “Chicago-based company transforming artwork from its 1.8 million+ members into exciting products”, are introducing a line of cases for iPhone and iPad. Their new Elan Folio for iPad is a folio-style cover that also functions as a stand. The Elan has a canvas exterior, microsuede
Griffin Launches iOS Accessories Designed by Threadless’ Community Read More
Shaped like a head of lettuce when folded, the Vegetabrella from Japan’s Tokyo Noble turns into a fully functional umbrella to keep off the sun or rain when unfolded. Just don’t leaf it at the veggie section of the market. Cost is ¥ 4,725 ($60), that’s a lot of greens for an umbrella 🙂 What else can I
Vegetabrella – Lettuce stay dry Read More
School’s out, and I’m sure most of us know at least one graduate. It will also soon be time to show our Dads how much we care when we celebrate Father’s Day in the US. Both these events often call for gifts, and Skooba Design has some great savings on gifts for the iPad lover.
Skooba Design’s Dads + Grads = iPads Sale Read More
Late last year I was selected to review the Aviiq Portable Charging Station (see related links). The 4-port USB charging station allowed me to charge up to four devices, including an iPad, from a single wall outlet. I found that very convenient, but the relatively unstructured storage bag and cable storage system resulted in the
Aviiq Portable Charging Station with Cable Rack System Read More
I use a Smart Cover to protect the screen on my new iPad because I like how sleek it is compared to most covers and cases on the market. I still want some protection for the metal back, but I don’t want it to completely obscure the appearance or add a lot of bulk. I’ve
Belkin Snap Shield Secure for the New iPad Review Read More
I’ve been trying two new art apps on my iPad this week. One is Doodle.ly and the other is SketchBook Ink. One is like Twitter for doodlers and the other is a spinoff app from Autodesk’s popular SketchBook Pro app. This isn’t really a review, but more of a quick look at both apps. SHARE
Doodle.ly and SketchBook Ink – Two iOS Apps That Will Give Your Stylus a Workout Read More
