Microsoft has its Surface Tablet with Windows RT available for pre-order on their store. In the US, pricing starts at $499 for the 32GB model without a cover going up to $699 for the 64GB model with included Black Touch Cover. Purchased separately the Touch Cover in white is $119.99 and the Black Type Cover is $$129.99, […]
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You’ve probably seen the update that Apple gave their iPod nano. They added a lot – bigger screen, videos, Bluetooth – but they made the body bigger and took away the clip. It’s too big to wear on a watchband now, and without a clip, you can’t attach it to your clothes, either. HardCandy has
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Tokyoflash Japan has added the Kisai Maze watch to their collection of unusual LCD watches. The Maze has a stainless steel case an buckle; it’s available in black or silver with your choice of blue, green, red, or mirrored display. All models have an electroluminescent backlight, adjustable band, and use a standard CR2025 battery that
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If you’re looking for a unique case for your iPad that will combine your sexy digital tablet with old world style artisan crafted protection, the Oberon Design Siena iPad case has you covered… your iPad that is… Let me show you. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The ebook reader war is on with most major vendors adding more features for a lower price. But do you really need all that “fancy stuff” like a backlight, WiFi, 3G or an 8 week inbuilt battery? Well if German company txtr has their way, you’ll be saying no. The txtr beagle has a 5″ e-ink
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We’ve reviewed quite a few Saddleback Leather Company bags over the years. Known for their durability and last forever construction, Saddleback bags have never been considered soft and comfy. At least till now. Their new Simple Backpack features lighter weight softer leather and is currently available in a 14″ size with a 17″ size available
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A week from tomorrow (10/23) Apple will be announcing the iPad Mini tablet. At least that’s the rumor. A reliable rumor, but until it happens, it’s still a rumor. So here’s my question for you. Do you plan to buy the iPad Mini as soon as you possibly can? Will you stand in line for
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The LuminAID is an ingenious portable LED light that was designed by architecture graduate students Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta as a product to assist post-earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Simply leave it laying in the sun to charge up the internal battery (rechargeable up to 500 times), inflate the bag, and the LuminAID can provide
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This post brought to you by CDW. All opinions are 100% mine. If you own a small business or manage its IT department, you are aware of how important your data is and how expensive it can be to maintain it and make it accessible. Equipment is expensive, people and resources to manage your data
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I’ve been looking for an easy way to solve a growing clutter problem in my home. You might have a similar problem in your place… It’s that towering stack of magazines that have at least one article that you want to save for the future. It might be a recipe or instructions for some project
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While not an electronic gadget, the Ciao! Baby high chair would have been my favorite piece of equipment when my daughter was a baby. As any young parent can tell you, baby gear is expensive, but some things you really need because they do make things easier for you. A high chair was something we
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I’m a bit fussy about the cases for my devices. They mustn’t add too much bulk or weight, they mustn’t cover the bezel, and they must have some sort of stand functionality. Well it looks like The Ridge from Devicewear might meet all my criteria. Adding on only 7 mm and 4.2 ounces, the folio-style case allows
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Happy Sunday morning everyone. Since buying the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader (review coming soon), I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a Gadgeteer book club. I’m not sure if you all will have an interest in this sort of thing, but we can consider this an experiment and see if it turns
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I’ve looked at a lot of Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard cases for the three versions of the iPad I’ve owned. Usually I find the on-screen keyboard is okay for a quick email, but I can’t type well enough with it to enter anything longer than that. I don’t often need to enter large amounts of
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Capable of opening a beer in 12 parsecs, the Millenium Falcon bottle opener from ThinkGeek is one of the more useful pieces of Star Wars merchandise. The opener is officially licensed (where will it stop Mr Lucas?), exclusive to ThinkGeek and measures 4″ x 3.25″. It includes a magnet on the back to attach to
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Did you know there is a tool designed specifically for opening split rings? You know, the rings you use to hold your keys? I didn’t either till I read about it on one of my favorite sites: EDC Forums. The Xuron 496 Split Ring Plier will save you from pinched finger tips and broken nails.
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Like all lenses, the iPhone 5’s camera can experience lens flare, resulting in a purple haze in photos. Lens flare is, according to Wikipedia, “light scattered in lens systems through generally unwanted image formation mechanisms, such as internal reflection and scattering from material inhomogeneities in the lens.” All lenses can have it, but more expensive lenses can reduce it with coatings
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After a long wait, GoPro has finally released their app for controlling your GoPro via your smartphone or tablet with their WiFi BacPac. The current version of the app gives you full control of your camera settings and live previews. However, it’s still not all picture perfect. The additional functions – like being able to share
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In the past several weeks, I have been reviewing speakers and headphones, but I am back doing some earphones. I had forgotten – for a short while – how important a good seal is. Unless you have a near-perfect fit, you can kiss any bass goodbye. Such is the case with the Jays a-JAYS Four
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I don’t know about you guys, but this Fall’s new TV show line up has not impressed me at all. I’ve tried a few new shows like Arrow, Elementary, Revolution, Chicago Fire and The New Normal. But so far the only one that I’m going to add to my DVR is The New Normal. I
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