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I’m not fond of starting reviews on a negative slant, but I would like to make clear that I am not a fan of Bluetooth headsets. I like, no love, Bluetooth technology. I think it rocks. But I am one of those rare individuals who honestly doesn’t get this insane thirst to stay connected 24/7 […]
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I love finding unique writing instruments and I think that the Knight Hawk Pen certainly qualifies as unique. What is so interesting about this ballpoint pen? It has a built in magnifying glass in the body.
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Protecting and carrying electronic gear is big business! Witness the number of reviews on this site alone that cover such products. If you are such a junkie, you may want to avoid the site where the e-Holster e-Vibe iPhone Case and Wallet is sold. You aren’t likely to leave the site without buying something to
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We’ve all seen compact wireless keyboards that you can use to control your computer or HTPC from several feet away, but this keyboard from EFO looks like a great alternative. For one thing, it has a much smaller form factor and is backlit. It also has a built in touch pad so you can control
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Runners and other workout junkies will appreciate the advancedShirt from Urban Tool. You can enjoy your tunes while you sweat, but avoid the flip flap of your earbud cables while you do so. Instead of routing your earbud cable through special eyelets or conduits in your clothing like some other products, this shirt has the
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Have you ever seen a knife like this one? It’s the Van Hoy Snap Lock from CRKT. It features a very unusual opening and locking mechanism. If the included belt clip isn’t installed, the stainless steel blade can rotate 360 degrees. If one of the clips is installed (you can attach it to either side
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The Powerhouse by Duracell is a little portable charger that comes in handy when you need that extra juice to your cell phone or any other USB/MiniUSB device such as an iPod, mp3 player or digital camera.
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Don’t let the Orange color or toy-like appearance fool you. The Kimber Lifeact JPX pepper spray gun is a serious self-defense weapon. It can fire exceptionally potent liquid pepper spray at 270 mph with an effective distance of 23 feet. The JPX has two cartridge slots and is reloadable. They have a standard and laser
Pepper Spray Gun – Kimber Lifeact JPX Jet Read More
Women and men might not always have much in common, but we do have at least one thing… We both need a way to carry our currency and credit cards. The Waterfield wallet has been my favorite for almost 4 years. I love it, but I’m always on the look out for something better, niftier
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The all-weather Trekker pen writes on wet paper and upside down in temperatures from -30F to 250F. It’s 4″ long pen and has a flat Black metal barrel with comfort grip. The pen’s cap has a convenient ring to attach to a lanyard. Get one for $20.95 from Rite in the Rain. This site also
Write in the rain – Black Trekker Pen Read More
You can feel like James Bond with one of these special Spy Coins from Dereu & Sons Mfg. Co. Each coin has been hollowed out to allow a MicroSD card to fit inside. The two halves are then combined to be virtually indistinguishable from a regular coin. A special ring is included that opens the
Hide a MicroSD card inside a nickle – Spy Coins Read More
This knife from SOG Group (Special Operations Group) offers three wire stripping features from fine multi strand all the way up to cable. There is a stripper bar for wire sizes of 12-24, an adjustable spring-loaded UTP/wire stripper in the back, and hole stripper that uses the main blade. You can get one from Garrett
Pocket knife for electricians – SOG Kilowatt Read More
When I go out to lunch, I don’t carry my Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger bag with me. I usually just grab my car keys, iPhone and Waterfield zippered wallet. With the new Case-mate ID case, I could lighten my load a bit by ditching my wallet. The ID case is a protective iPhone sleeve that has
Case-mate ID case turns your iPhone into a minimalist wallet Read More
Do you have problems with your laptop and gear bags holding up to all of the every day wear and tear that you subject them to? The Saddleback Leather Company makes gear bags that are super rugged and are built to last a lifetime. To back that up, they offer a 100 year warranty on
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How would you like to be able to adjust the comfort level of your hiking boots? You can with a pair of Wolverine iCS hikers. These leather boots have a removable full-cushion insole that provides four settings of comfort to choose from. Just turn the dial to select firm, cushion, outer or inner support on
Customize the comfort of your boots – Wolverine iCS Hikers Read More
This looks like the ultimate utility knife. The SpeedPak from Clauss, uses replacement blade cartridges. Carry a cartridge in your pocket and when needed, just pop it into the knife. This seems easier and safer than messing with individual blades. Each cartridge holds 10 Titanium Bonded double-edged blades that are 3x harder than steel and
Cartridge based utility knife – Clauss SpeedPak Read More
Gear bags are all the rage these days, most sporting voluminous cc’s of storage space and a plethora of pockets and compartments for storing our gadgety goodies. The BUILT Laptop Backpack follows a bit different philosophy. Looking like a cross between a sport parachute pack and a bullet-proof vest, this über slim and contoured carrier
Low profile laptop backpack from BUILT Read More
When I read the Spotlight Gadget blurb Julie did on the Benchmade 1100 series pen, I instantly wanted to see/use one in person. Fortunately, the folks at Benchmade were kind enough to send me one to review. Technically speaking they sent me the 1100-4, which means the 1100 series shape, stainless steel body with black
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Right 23, Left 12, Right 7. Ah, childhood memories of locker combinations, skipping class and bullies. Those were the days my friend… Not! But maybe we can make school just a little bit more fun for kids these days with the new Set-Your-Own combination locks from Master Lock.
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RAGGEDedge Gear Inc. is a mother and daughter team that offers some very trendy looking wallets, gear bag, purses and pouches made of sailcloth. Sailcloth is the material used to make sails for sailboats. It’s very tough, light weight, waterproof, smell proof, stretch resistant and extremely easy to clean. Some of their products are constructed
Minimalist wallets made with Carbon and Kevlar fibers – RAGGEDedge Gear Read More