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This little compass will always show you which way is North. Just remove it from the included waterproof aluminum capsule, set it on a flat surface and it will swivel around to point North/South. A Red dot marks the North end of this powerful rare earth magnet that is pretty much unbreakable. Even better is […]
Easy to use compass that you’ll never break Read More
Yesterday started Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. If you’re a fan of these shows and creatures, this handy Jac Zagoory Shark Bite Stapler might look great on your desk. It’s made of pewter and looks cool enough… Too bad it costs an arm and a leg (which fits right in with shark week!) at
Perfect Desk Accessory for Shark Week Read More
The Switchkey is an automatic key fob made of aluminum. It comes with one key blank that you can take to most hardware stores for duplication. Grind the blank, assemble the parts and you’ll have a nifty spring action switch blade style key. The Switchkey is priced at $33, which includes free shipping.
Switchkey – Another Keychain Gadget You Don’t Need, But Will Want Anyway Read More
I’m still on the hunt for unique wallets and my latest find is the Capsul Case Wallet. The Capusl is a Canadian made slim wallet made of recyclable non toxic polypropylene. I can’t find details on how many cards and bills it can hold, but I can’t help but like the design. It’s available in
Keep your Cash in the Capsul Case Wallet Read More
Lately I have been obsessed with finding cool wallets to show you guys. Today’s contribution is the Zeroz Wallet. Their motto is Less Wallet, More Cool. Basically, the Zeroz is a card holder with a stretchy cash strap secured to one side. They are available in 4 different thickness to accommodate more or less cards.
Go Thin with the Zeroz Wallet Read More
Tired of all those look-alike leather portfolios to haul your notepad and business cards? For something a little more tactical than predictable, have a look at the Maratac Manfolio Organizer from County Comm. The Manfolio features a large inside compartment for all of your paperwork. It also contains inside organizer for business cards, pens, and other
Boardroom Meets War Room with the Manfolio Read More
For those times when you have a plate of yummy food in front of you, but no eating utensils in sight, you can pull out this credit card sized set of dining tools. It’s questionable how well they will work… especially the spoon, which looks more like a spatula. The Credit Card Cutlery is available
A Fork and Spoon that Fits in your Wallet Read More
Cost Plus World Market sells a line of inexpensive, attractive home office furniture. The Natural Charles Charging Station Hutch sits on top of the Charles Sawhorse desk to provide a place for charging your gadgets; there’s also a place for note cards or pens. You apparently provide your own power strip, which will fit inside
Natural Charles Charging Station Hutch from World Market Read More
We’ve seen multi-tools before, but how about a multi-tool that happens to be in the form of a pen? The Smith & Wesson Tactical Survival Pen not only writes like a normal ink pen, but it can break glass and start fires. It’s made of Aircraft Aluminum with a screw off top that exposes a
Smith & Wesson Tactical Survival Pen can do more than write Read More
Gadgeteers aren’t going to be satisfied with a plain brown lunch bag – where’s the fun in that? We want a lunch box that does something special. The Stainless Steel Lunch Jars from Zojirushi should please any gadget lover. They will keep your lunch hot (or cold) for hours, and they look cool doing it.
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Lunch Jars Read More
These purse organizers were originally designed to keep women’s purses organized and to make it simpler to change bags, but I don’t see any reason why guys couldn’t make use of them in gear bags, too. This Travelon RFID Blocking Purse Organizer has a woven metallic fabric sandwiched inside the walls to protect RFID cards
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Are you a real gadgeteer if you buy an AS SEEN ON TV gadget? I’m wondering about the Aluma Wallet. It’s an aluminum wallet that is made of die-cast aluminum, is waterproof and protects against RFID theft. It features an easy to open latch and accordion style storage system for your credit cards. I can’t
Aluma Wallet – Protects against RFID theft Read More
Microsoft has added a new mouse to their Touch line. The Explorer Touch Mouse uses BlueTrack technology, combining the power of optical and precision of laser, for precise tracking on most any surface. There are five programmable buttons on this mouse, and the scrolling strip lets you navigate up/down or side-to-side with a flick of
Explorer Touch Mouse from Microsoft Read More
I like a good, rugged gear bag as much as the next person, but sometimes I just want to carry a handbag. I still need to take along my phone and my tablet, so I’ve been looking for that perfect bag that allows me to carry them both safely in one bag. Versetta, a purse
Versetta Prime Collection – Handbags with Built-in iPad Storage Read More
The guys that brought us the Keybrid Key have a new product due out this Fall. It’s the Carabiner Key and it’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s a key with a carabiner clip built into the top for easy attachment to a belt loop, backpack loop, keychain, etc. The Carabiner Key comes as a
Carabiner + Key = Carabiner Key Read More
After reading Julie’s (very favorable) reviews of the Col. Littleton wallets, iPhone wallet (No. 50), and pocket for the iPad (No. 5) and Janet’s announcement that they would be creating a new bag to carry not only your laptop but your iPad as well, I knew I wanted to see it in person. I don’t
Col. Littleton No. 42 Courier Bag for Laptop and iPad Review Read More
Apparently the CRKT ID Works Flux Multi Tool System is not a new product, but since it’s new to me, I thought I’d share it anyway. The Flux system allows you to construct your own multi-tool from a variety of options. Tools slide and snap on to a special dual rail holder that has carbiner
Build Your Own Multi-Tool with the CRKT ID Works Flux System Read More
Star Wars fans will want to buy these hoodies now so they’ll be ready for the first cold fall day. ThinkGeek is offering long-sleeved 60% cotton/40% polyester hoodies decorated to look like Boba Fett, Darth Vader, or a Stormtrooper. The hoodies have ribbed cuffs and bottom and two pockets on the front. The back of
Star Wars Costume Hoodies Read More
The HexBright Flex is another innovative product looking for funding via KickStarter. It’s a 500 lumen LED flashlight that is USB rechargeable and USB programmable. The owner of the project asked me to share the background story on this product in hopes that he’d get funded in time. That’s actually already happened, but since the flashlight
HexBright Flex – The Hackable LED Flashlight Read More
Back in the day, all touchscreen devices came with a tiny little stylus that was hard to hold and easy to lose. Eventually capacitive touchscreens that respond to the touch of your fingers evolved, and most people rejoiced. Not everybody, though, because some people like using a stylus because they don’t want to smear their
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