Twelve South, the designers that brought you the BookArc MacBook stand (as posted by Andy Jacobs back in 2009) now introduce the BookArc for iPad. It’s designed exclusively for the iPad and allows hands-free use, with four different viewing positions. The BookArc is a beautiful slice of heavy gauge steel that provides a perfect perch for your […]
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A true audiophile probably shudders at the thought of mp3 files, but the Fatman iTube ValveDock Carbon Edition II with iPod dock might add some warmth and richness back to digital music. The ValveDock Carbon Edition II is a one-piece hybrid vacuum tube amp with an iPod dock that works with all iPods except the Shuffle. It also works
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It didn’t surprise me today when I learned that Palm has been put up for sale. I am saddened by this news though. My first real PDA was the original PalmPilot 1000 followed by model after model through the years. I’m probably not alone when I say that Palm lost its luster long ago. I
Microsoft recently announced the launch of two devices from their new “Kin” line (aptly titled Kin One and Kin Two) with a hearty emphasis on social networking/sharing. Both phones are touch-screen/slider models and contain cameras (Kin One – 5 megapixel / Kin Two – 8 megapixel). Microsoft also touts the Kin as the first in-phone
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One of the nice things about The-Gadgeteer is that we review products that we have a passion for or that deserve attention even though the product may not require electricity. Or wires. Or Bluetooth compatibility. Or a touch-screen display. The set of SWIX earmuffs shown here is one of those products. Simple, subtle, compact and
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The fine folks at Pyramid Distribution have sent the iClooly Alumi Stand for iPhone 3G/3Gs for review.
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The LapDawg Pug is a convertible laptop desk that has some features that are designed to make couch computing as comfortable as possible. There’s an integrated silent USB fan under the laptop holder, left and right mouse friendly surfaces and the most important feature of all – a cup holder! The Pug can also be
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The Lego Architecture Series models caught my eye when I was in a bookstore yesterday. These Lego models use what appears to be standard Lego blocks (for the most part) in non-standard colors. For example, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater uses 811 clear, green, and tan blocks to create a 10″ wide replica of the historic home. There are
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Your days of needing to use a flashlight only to find out the batteries are dead will be over if you buy the Solar Rechargeable Flashlight from EFO. It has 7 super bright LEDs that will shine for 8hrs on a 6hr charge. Just place it in an area that receives direct sunlight and it
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Many things we review here at The Gadgeteer are devices somewhere between tech-toy and tech-gadget or accessories meant to protect, carry or power those devices. All perfectly well and good, mind you….most of those (still) make my tech-geek heart a flutter. But, other than iPod speakers or noise isolation earbuds, few assist me in my
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