The Enduro for iPad case from PADACS has a built-in 6800mAh battery that can increase the battery life of the iPad 2 by 75% or the new iPad by 50%. The super-slim battery has an “MCU control chipset for smart power pack and iPad charging” and built-in power management software. It has “one button smart […]
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When I drive, my iPhone is typically rattling around a cup holder or the center armrest between the front seats, neither of which is ideal. I cannot tell you the number of times it has fallen over or crashed to the floor of my vehicle. It is definitely not the ideal way to treat your
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What is the world coming to? Way back when I was a kid, there was nothing better than finding a good playground with swings and see-saws to keep you busy for hours. It appears though that Son-X has decided that kids today don’t have any imagination and have released the Octavia to “awaken the natural curiosity in
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NuForce has added a cute and affordable speaker to the ever expanding portable audio market. Unlike the rectangular shaped Jambox or Soundmatters FoxL, the NuForce Cube is exactly that, a cube-shaped speaker small enough to carry with you. (Click to enlarge the photos.) NuForce has added even more to this little wonder that makes it
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I’ve tried all kinds of iPad apps that can turn the tablet into a musical instrument. There are piano apps, drum apps, guitar apps, etc. They are all fun to play with, but this is the first time I’ve actually been thoroughly impressed with one. Ian told us about the Futulele app a few months ago, but
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I used Apple’s Bumper Case for ages on my iPhone 4. I liked it, but what I really wanted was a bumper-like case that also covered the back. Tech21 somehow read my mind and produced the Impact Band for iPhone 4/4S. The Impact Band is made of TPU with a soft-touch finish. A band of
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I am a big fan of laptop/gear bags, and I’m always searching for a bag that not only will protect my equipment from everyday bumps, but also hold everything that I like to carry with me. I was very happy when Julie was kind enough to assign me the Checkthrough Security Brief by Skooba Design.
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You can instantly improve the taste of the wine you serve by using the Deluxe Aerator and Pourer from HOST Studios. The aerator has a sculptural quality that makes the proper aeration of your wine as simple as tilting the wine bottle. “With HOST’s variable aeration, perfectly aerate anything from your lightest Pinot noir to
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Do you have a bunch of condiment bottles in the pantry sitting upside down so that you can get every last drop out? Do you worry about how much condiment you’re actually throwing away because you just can’t get the last of it out of the bottle? Sick of thumping that ketchup bottle and ending
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Smart TVs have been around for a while in one form or another, but Samsung is launching Smart TVs with gesture and voice controls. You can navigate the Smart Hub by swiping your hand to move around the menu or by making a grabbing motion to select. Even easier, you can just talk to the
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We’ve told you about countless gadgets offered by Brando, and now we want to tell you about a cool contest at Brando. Customers who make a purchase at Brando will receive an entry into a random drawing to win a new Samsung Galaxy S3 Android smartphone. The contest started May 15, but it doesn’t end
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Staying connected at all times is something I obsess about. I live in the woods with no cable or DSL. My only choice for broadband was a HughesNet satellite or a T1 line. I was happy with HughesNet for awhile, but a few years later I started getting fed up with traffic caps and overall
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Although Clava calls this a brief case, the Upright Vertical Leather Brief is designed to hold up to a 15″ laptop. Under the front flap are organizer pockets, a zippered pocket, and storage for files or a laptop. The back section unzips to reveal an accordioned folder with three sections for more storage. Inside is
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If you read my review of the GoPro HD Hero2, you’ll have noted that I thought it strange that a company who touts their cameras as being capable of being used 60m underwater would produce a housing that wasn’t optimal for this purpose. The domed lens on their standard waterproof housing results in blurred video
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I hope everyone is having a very relaxing and reflective Memorial Day. I am because I’m currently on vacation in Fennville, Michigan. We’re staying right on the lake in a log cabin. It’s gorgeous here, with perfect weather so far. I was very excited to go on this vacation because I haven’t been very far
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Built has introduced a new sleeve for the MacBook Pro that looks a bit different from the neoprene bags and sleeves I know them for. The MX Sleeve for 13″ MacBook Pro is ultra lightweight and protective. It’s made of EVA, and it measures 13.6” wide X 10” high X .9” thick. The exterior has
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This iPad stand folds down to only 0.43″ thick so you can stick it in your gear bag and take it anywhere. The FlipStands tablet stand opens up to hold your iPad in the horizontal or vertical orientation, and there are 20 adjustable viewing “micro” angles plus a dedicated typing position so you can find
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My quest for the best stylus continues as I keep finding new ones that look interesting enough to try. The latest one to glide across my iPad is the Monet stylus from The Joy Factory. Available in Green, Pink or Black, this stylus looks more like a drumstick than a capacitive stylus. Let’s take it
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Lenovo promised Thinkpad Tablet owners ICS 4.03 for their tablet in May, and while there’s some conjecture on the forums whether they missed their stated deadline by a small amount, they have delivered. OTA3 is starting to deploy to Thinkpad Tablets with UK and Western Europe images, and so far the feedback’s been pretty good.
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Traveling is supposed to be fun, not stressful. So when you’re on vacation (or holiday as my non-US friends call it), you’ll have one less thing to worry about if you wear Clever Travel Companion’s pickpocket proof travel gear. This line of garments are designed to function like normal underwear (briefs, long johns, t-shirts and tank
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