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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.
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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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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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Maroo makes a beautiful leather case for the Apple wireless Bluetooth keyboard that is a bit different from other keyboard cases I’ve seen. This book-style case isn’t just for storage; the OTAGO is a “play-through” case. The keyboard is held in place with the SG Bumper system, and there are a couple of corner elastics
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I’m on a Moleskine kick lately, and I found that Levenger has a beautiful leather cover for the pocket-sized Moleskine notebooks. The Soul Skin cover is only available in black. The cover is held closed by a pair of loops that can accommodate a pen up to 5/8″ thick. The Soul Skin is $75; you
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In my recent Tuf-Luv Marrakesh iPad 2 case review, a reader mentioned needing a good case for her Bluetooth keyboard. Laurin Wittig, if you have the Apple Bluetooth keyboard, check out the Cache for Apple Wireless Keyboard from Tom Bihn. This case is sized perfectly for the Apple wireless keyboard; it even has a wedge-shape
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If you’re planning a lot of outdoors activities this summer, or even if you’re going to be away from power outlets, you’ll need a way to get your phone, GPS, or other gadget charged. Brunton has some solar panels and power storage units to meet your power needs. The Solaris 2 USB and Solaris 4
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These cufflinks from Adafruit Industries are made of machined aluminum to look like the power button on an Apple computer. Inside the cufflinks are tiny circuit boards and LEDs. Insert a battery in each before wearing, and the power symbol will glow with a pulsing light for 24 hours. The source code, circuit board files,
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Here at The Gadgeteer, we love our wallets. Especially wallets that are unusual, yet functional. I don’t think you can get much more unusual than a wallet made of bacon. Gadgets and Gear’s Bacon Wallet has two billfold pockets, 6 card pockets, and 3 bonus pockets. The best feature is that it won’t spoil or
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If it’s possible to describe a water bottle as awesome….this is it. Exotac’s titanium water bottle is honestly the coolest container (of this type) I have ever seen. Similar to Exotac’s nanoSTRIKER and MATCHCAP Firestarter I reviewed last year, the TiBottle is just as simply effective and efficient at getting the job done as they
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Are you in the market for a tactical LED flashlight that is powerfully bright but looks like it should be clipped to your suit jacket like a fine writing instrument instead of your belt? The Brite-Strike EPLI fits that criteria. This flashlight features a polished stainless steel body with a brass bezel. It has High,
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Are you in need of a new annoying office habit? Really, who’s not? Cross recently released a new line of rollerball pens called Edge with a slide and snap opening mechanism. Instead of twisting the pen or removing the cap, the cap slides outward from the barrel to expose the pen tip. To close, it
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Here at The Gadgeteer, we can’t get enough keychain tools and gadgets. But sometimes it’s tough to find them at the bottom of our gear bag when it’s dark. TEC Glow Fobs might help solve that problem. They are cool little stainless steel or aluminum tubes that are filled with a light emitting resin. Expose
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I know most multi-tools have more than four functions, but none I’ve seen are as small and unusual as these Titan Multi Tool Collar Stays from Yanko Design. The stays are made of 100% titanium, and they are 2.5″ long, 5/16″ wide, and less than 1/8″ thick. Each stay also functions as a half-phillips and
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If you’re tired of plain cable ties, check out these Leaf Ties. You’ll get 12 cable ties in a package that are strong, permanent, secure, weatherproof, and easy to remove. You can use them to corral your cables, support a young plant in your garden, or even to identify your luggage. They come from a UK company
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The PIRANHA from PocketToolX looks like a great addition to your EDC gear. It made from a single piece of stainless steel and is able to perform several jobs. It has a bottle opener, pry tips, scraper tip, open and box wrenches, and includes a full sized double-ended Phillips/flathead bit. The PIRANHA is available for
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When it comes to your device’s battery having a portable charger around in an emergency is a great battery saver. But when that battery charger is capable of charging two devices at a time, well then, it becomes a lifesaver.
Tekkeon TekCharge MP1860A Portable Battery Review Read More
Although Griffin shows it with an iPad, the Arrowhead stand works with any tablet up to 10 inches, even in cases. Magnets hold the two pieces in an arrowhead shape for storage. Rubber pads on the top and bottom prevent slippage, and weights prevent tippage. The Arrowhead holds the tablet upright or inclined in either
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