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At least the Split Stick, a double-ended USB stick from Quirky, will keep your home and office files separate. Each end of this stick houses a retractable 4 GB USB drive. The Split Stick is made of rubber-coated anodized aluminum; available colors are black, pink, or orange. You can choose from a variety of etched designs to identify […]
Quirky Split Stick Helps Keep Your Office and Home Life Separate Read More
Show of hands of road warriors among use who carry a lot of gadgetry. That’s what I thought. And that’s what Skooba Design thought too, so they’ve released some new gear-hauling goodies. The Cable Stable DLX is like a mini-suitcase that can hold multiple gadgets (even a netbook) and accessories in near-limitless combinations. The SkoobaWrap
New Road-Warrior Gadgetry Holders from Skooba Read More
As soon as I opened the Skooba box I fell in love with the color of my bag! I know that sounds like a girl thing but let’s face it-I’m a girl! If you want something that sounds like a guy thing, how about my 80 year old father who said- “It has lots of
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ThinkGeek has some handy, credit-card sized tools that you can carry with you in your wallet. These wallet tools are made of stainless steel, and as ThinkGeek says, are “perfect for your inner MacGyver.” ThinkGeek has the hex-head spanner wrench for metric bolts 6-14 mm, guitar plectrums, ice scraper, and a bottle opener. Prices are $6.99
Carry a Toolbox in Your Wallet Read More
Sitting on a wallet the size of a brick can cause back pain. Wallets in the back pocket are also an easier target for pick-pockets. You can eliminate both risks by switching to the Rogue Wallet, a front-pocket wallet designed by a man with back problems. The Rogue wallet is shaped to fit into the
Save Your Back – and Your Identity – with the Rogue Wallet Read More
Today, Nokia announced a new handset, called the C5. The C5 is a new smartphone packed into a feature phone body, boasting S60 3rd edition and a host of messaging and social networking features already built-in. It also boasts a bright 2.2-inch display and a 3.2-megapixel camera. It will also come with free walk and drive navigation (courtesy of
Nokia unveils the new C5 Smartphone Read More
I have a thing for wallets and I’m always looking for minimal designs that I can use when I’m traveling. In my regular day-to-day life, I use a Waterfield wallet, but when I’m at a trade show, on vacation, etc., I only want to carry a few bills and a couple cards with me. I
Bandit Wallet Review Read More
Here at The Gadgeteer, we seem to pride ourselves on finding wallets that you might not find in your local brick ‘n’ mortar or from a casual Google. The Nooka AO (Asset Organizer) is another in that category. Features three vertical compartment slots to hold many of the items you might typically carry in
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Whether being environmentally conscious is the “thing” to do these days or whether they really mean it, Keen Inc., appears to really mean it. Making the right choices in the materials they use in their lifestyle apparel products is the hallmark of the Keen mission statement. As a recycler in a disposable society, I can
Keen Cornell II Laptop Messenger Bag Review Read More
When it came to my gadget list, the one thing I was missing was something to place my Blackberry on when I’m at work. I have used desk stands for devices in the past, but they generally start getting in the way and eventually end up in my desk drawers! Now, normally I would just arrive at the
Desk Genie ‘Non-Slip’ Charging Desk Stand Review Read More
AltusLumen has just launched their latest LED product: the LightGear Gre. It’s an 18-in-1 LED light with built-in survival tools that make it handy for campers, hikers, travelers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The flashlight has 4 LEDs that output 80 lux. The tools include an aluminum whistle, a storage compartment for storing items like needles
Camp with confidence with the AltusLumen LightGear Gre Read More
If you’re tired of your traditional folding leather wallet, have a gander at the Bungee Wallet by Umbra. It features an aluminum body, a translucent acrylic front and molded end caps, one of which is attached by an elastic cord that allows access to the inside. Enough room for cash, cards, keys or other small
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Single-purpose items are so 2009! Why invest in a flashlight that merely illuminates your surroundings when you can have one wielding enough power to light matches or prepare breakfast?! Enter the Torch Ultra-Bright Flashlight! Billed as the most powerful consumer flashlight, the Torch Ultra-Bright Flashlight packs enough power (4100 lumens) to roast marshmallows, burn plastic,
Light up your life! (And cook some eggs while you’re at it) Read More
The Cord Catch from OXO is one of those extremely simple little gadgets that you never knew you needed until you had the opportunity to use one.
OXO Good Grips Cable Catch Review Read More
The One For All Universal Multi-Charger can charge up to three devices simultaneously, with no sloppy wires. There is an LED light for each charge slot. Once each device is fully charged, that slot shuts down automatically and the LED goes out – so, as well as saving energy, you can tell the charging process
End “charger clutter” and reduce power consumption Read More
If you’d like to have a simple pocket knife but don’t want to add any more bulk to the things you carry in your pocket (or your bag), the key shaped pocket knife from Garrett Wade is worth a look. This single-blade, German-made knife is barely larger than a regular key. It’s available for $24.90.
Keychain Pocket Knife Read More
I admit I am not sure I had ever heard of Tucker and Bloom before, but the high-end bag company sent me one of their North to South Messenger Bags to review and I am quite impressed… once I got over the shock of the cowhide.
Tucker & Bloom “North to South” Messenger Bag Review Read More
If you love your gadgets, but hate the cable clutter that goes along with them, the IDAPT charging system looks like an interesting solution to that problem. It’s a table top dock that is available in two configurations. One can charge two devices at once and the other can charge three. The dock can be
Eliminate Cable Clutter with the IDAPT Charging System Read More
Today I want to show you the Swiss Army knife of wallets. It’s the TMT Tactical Wallet from Toner Machining Technologies of North Carolina. The TMT is no ordinary wallet my bulging back pocket friends. This bad boy has been designed for extreme conditions on land, sea and air.
TMT Tactical Wallet Review Read More
As you all know, I have been searching for the ultimate gear bag for years. I posted a glowing review of the Duluth Traders Fire Hose Field Bag just a few weeks ago, and that was the best bag I had seen. I bought an Asus eeePC 900HA (one of the last available 9” netbooks)
Olympia Multi-Purpose Waist Pack Review Read More