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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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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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Those of you who have followed my posts will know that my first tablet was the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″. I thought this was a fantastic form factor: slim, light and portable. It was so convenient with its 3G slot, and because of its small size, you could even throw it into your back
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If you enjoy drawing, doodling or note taking with a stylus on your tablet, you’ve probably run into the issue of not being able to rest your entire hand on the display while drawing. Although some note taking and drawing apps have a palm rejection feature, most do not. For those that don’t, I have
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I’ve been using X10 products to remotely and automatically control some of the lights and appliances in my house for years. Insteon is the next generation of X10-compatible devices sold by SmartHome. I’ve been considering updating the devices in my house to take advantage of the new technology, so I thought I’d start with
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Samsung seems to be on a roll with their last few devices. The Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and now here comes the Galaxy Note II. This 8 minute video highlights some of the features that this smartphone / tablet hybrid have to offer. With a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 4G, Jelly Bean
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Want a case for your Nexus 7, iPad 2/3 or Kindle Keyboard that’s just that little bit different? Treegloo might be for you. Custom-made and handcrafted using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, Treegloo offers 10+ cover colors, 27 interior designs, 6 frame finishes and 4 closure options. Creating a unique case that fits your personality shouldn’t be too
Treegloo Nexus 7 Case – Woodn’t you like one? Read More
Real TomTom employees in Amsterdam were filmed doing the robot dance to celebrate the fact that their navigation app is now available for Android. Their app has been available for iOS devices for quite a while, but now Android smartphone users will get a chance to try it. Why would you want to use TomTom
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I’ve been busy finding useful accessories for my Samsung Galaxy S3. The first item I went searching for, was a protective cover. After trying three different ones, my favorite is the elago Breathe cover which helps protect the camera lens and adds grip without also adding a lot of bulk. The next item I looked
RND Power Solutions Deluxe Cradle/Desktop Docking Station for Samsung Galaxy S3 Review Read More
QVC is offering a 10.1″ Toshiba Excite 10LE Regza Edition tablet at a “today’s special value price.” The Excite 10LE has a 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4430 Dual-Core Processor with 1GB DDR3 RAM and running Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich.” It has a 10.1″ diagonal LED-backlit Gorilla Glass capacitive 10-finger multi-touch display with 1280×800 resolution at a 16:10
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BobjGear, located in Florida, has a range of protective cases that add that little bit more protection to your tablet compared to other offerings. Made from rugged closed-cell formula silicone with features like rounded, raised bezels and shock-absorbing feet on the back, these cases contain four to eight times the amount of silicone found in normally
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To case, or not to case, that is the question. I have fallen on both sides of this question, but before I even had my Samsung Galaxy S3, I was looking for a case. Specifically I was looking at Vaja. At the time, they only showed the Grip, but I was still excited. The first Vaja case
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I recently broke up with my iPhone 4S and am now shacking up with the Samsung Galaxy S3. I’m on the hunt for a simple, thin cover that will add grip and provide protection for the camera lens. During one of my surfing expeditions, I found the elago G5 Breathe Case on Amazon and ordered one
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I did some shopping on Amazon the other day and found a couple covers for my Samsung Galaxy S3. I don’t normally use a case with my devices because I don’t like to add additional bulk. But the SGS3 is slippery and could really benefit from adding some grip. The KHOMO Black Rubber Back Cover
KHOMO Black Rubberized Texture Samsung Galaxy S3 Back Cover Review Read More
We tend to cover quite a few screen protectors for various devices here on The Gadgeteer, however most of them are made of some sort of soft and flexible PET film. The biggest issue is that as your screen size gets bigger, in my experience, the harder it is to get these films onto your screen cleanly
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I normally don’t use a case on my phone. But my latest phone (Samsung Galaxy S3) feels too plasticy (technical term, look it up) and slippery. I’ve been trying to find the thinnest back cover that adds grip without a lot of bulk. BoxWave offered to send me their GeckoGrip case, I accepted and have
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The Turtle Shell from Outdoor Technology is a rugged water resistant wireless boombox that has been designed for indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. This portable Bluetooth speaker is currently seeking funding via Kickstarter, but with only 10 days to go, they are already over their goal and will be shipping units next month. They
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To celebrate 25 billion downloads, the Google Play Store is having a sale for the next 5 days: “Every day you’ll be able to choose from a collection of apps from some of the world’s top developers including Gameloft, Electronic Arts, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat and more. And all for just 25 cents. “We’ll also be offering
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It started with the Amazon Kindle Fire, then came the Google Nexus 7, the Kobo ARC, and the Amazon Kinde Fire HD and HD 8.9. The next entrants in the low cost Android-based tablets battle has just been released by Barnes and Noble. The Nook HD is a 7″ tablet running at 1440 x 900
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ – Let the battles begin ! Read More
If plain old SMS or MMS text messages just aren’t doing it for you anymore, Samsung’s ChatON app adds a whole host of features to keep you and your buddies entertained. The ChatON app is free for iOS, Android and Blackberry devices. You can find it through the ChatON website or in the appropriate app
Samsung ChatON Takes Chatting on your Phone to the Next Level Read More