Here’s a padded lapdesk from Padded Spaces that can be used with laptops (MacBook Pro and Air), but it has an integrated stand that makes it perfect for tablets and eBook readers. The Prop ‘n Go stand adjusts from 9 – 75 degrees of tilt and can support up to 10 pounds. Even more […]
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LED flashlights continue to amaze me. I’ve been using them for half a decade now, and they are still getting better – more light from fewer diodes and smaller power requirements, for longer times. The WorkStar 220 from Maxxeon is no exception. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I was flipping through a CyberGuys catalog over the weekend and couldn’t help but smile when I saw the RadTech Dock Extender for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It took me back over 12yrs ago when I reviewed The Bridge for the PalmPilot. It’s true what they say, “everything old is new again…”. The Dock
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The R.A.T. 9 from Cyborg is a 2.4Ghz wireless, 5600 dpi wireless mouse that offers a crazy amount of customization for serious gamers. First of all, you get 3 interchangeable pinkie grips and 3 palm rests. The weight of the mouse can be customized by adding or removing one of the five 6-gram weight discs.
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My dog Teddy is a nervous sort who would have a stroke if his leash started blinking, but this would work for other, calmer dogs. You probably take a flashlight when you take your dog out for nighttime walks, and that helps motorists, bicyclists, and other pedestrians see you. If you don’t keep your dog
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About 3 weeks ago, a box from Sprint arrived. Inside the box was a kitten. No, sorry…actually it was this nifty 7″ Android tablet from HTC, the EVO View 4G. After using it almost daily, and discussing it with everybody I could corner, I’m still somewhat conflicted about whether or not I’d buy one.
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To complete my current series of Moleskine posts, I’ll mention the Moleskine app for iPad, iPhone/iPod touch. This official app lets you choose the style of paper you want for your notebook: ruled, plain, or grid. You can type and edit entries, insert images (including some provided by Moleskine), or sketch your own images with
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After I finally got an iPhone, I was torn between the desire to leave it uncovered so I could see its beauty and the need to protect it from bumps and scratches. I bought an Apple Bumper Case the same day I got my iPhone 4, but I’m always willing to try out a new
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The Maglite XL100 is one of the most unique flashlights that I’ve seen in a very long time. It is an LED flashlight with 5 advanced modes that include Strobe, SOS, Signal, Dim and Night modes. So that’s cool right? That’s not the best part though. The most impressive feature is that all these modes
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Moleskine is expanding their line with pens and pencils designed specifically for writing in their notebooks. The pencils (shown top right) are 5″ X 0.375″ X 0.25″; their rectangular shape allows them to fit more compactly against the notebook and their rounded edges make them feel more comfortable in the hand. The pencils have 2B
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Audyssey is a company that develops audio technologies for various makers of stereo receivers, televisions, recording studios and major cinemas . So while you may have never heard of Audyssey, you have most definitely heard them. First, let me digress a little from this review with a little anecdote: Once I found out that I
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The Miterbox store on Etsy has a couple of hand-made wood charging stands that will work for iPad or iPad 2. The Retro TV iPad Dock (left) turns your device into the screen of a tiny, old-style TV console. The iPad slides in horizontally, leaving the docking connector free for charging while the iPad is
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Dedicated eBook reading devices tend to fall in one of two categories: E-ink or Color. Examples of E-ink eBook readers are the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook (the original and new Simple Touch version) and various Sony Readers. The most popular color reader is currently the Barnes & Noble Nook Color. But today I’m
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I read a recent story over on SlashGear that iPhone is the most-used camera for pictures posted on Flickr right now. After all, many people say that best camera is the one you have with you, and most people have a phone with them. I saw an item for sale on Photojojo that will allow
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This Mantis Clip On Task Lamp from Quirky can provide light where you need it. The lamp is portable and battery-operated (2 AA batteries), so you can use it where there’s no power outlet or you can take it with you. It consists of two parts: the lamp and a removable clip. The lamp is
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The sOccket is a soccer ball that captures and stores energy while being played. It was developed by four students from Harvard, as a project. They tried to connect two observations they had: (1) kids all over the world are playing soccer and (2) many kids in the undeveloped world don’t have electricity at home.
sOccket: Play Soccer and Generate Electricity at the Same Time Read More
Swann Wireless has developed an indoor/outdoor doormat unit that is simply placed under a mat or carpet at your home or business entrance. The chime unit is to be placed within 100 ft (30 m) of the mat. It features three customizable chimes that can be adjusted to the volume of your liking. The doormat
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Back in the 70s, American Tourister had a commercial showing a piece of their luggage being thrown about by a gorilla to demonstrate how tough their product was. Here at the Cloninger household, we have a similar test for earbuds. We throw them in our teenage daughter’s room. So far, none have emerged intact –
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Verizon has officially announced the Droid 3. The key features of the new phone include: 5-row keyboard. (dedicated number row). 4-inch display Dual-Core 1 GHz processor Front-facing camera Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) It looks like a very strong upgrade. Yet another high-powered phone without LTE. This also seems very geared towards business. It is global ready,
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The Creative ZEN Style M300 MP3 player only has a tiny 1.45″ TFT screen, but it packs a lot of features into its small frame. The M300 has Bluetooth 2.1 wireless (A2DP & AVRCP profiles) so you can listen to your music with Bluetooth headsets or speakers. Touch keys around the screen control playback. It’s
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