Spotlight gadgets from the-gadgeteer v2
Marshall, a company known for their rocking guitar amps for the last 50 years, will soon start offering headphones. There isn’t much information available yet, but we do know that they will launch on November 15th. I wonder if they go to 11?
Marshall Goes From Amps to Headphones Read More
Does your keyboard have crumbs, dust and dirt between the keys? My wireless Apple keyboard doesn’t, but my regular full sized Lenovo desktop keyboard at work does. At home, I could semi-easily clean it by dragging out the vacum cleaner. But at work, I don’t have that luxury. I think I’ve found a unique solution.
Dirty keyboards be afraid! Read More
Laptop speakers aren’t typically known for sounding all that great. You could always add a pair of big boxy speakers that plugin to headphone jacks… If that doesn’t appeal to you, Edifier is offering a more elegant solution with their USB Soundbar Speaker. It features magnetically shielded drivers, efficient bass-reflex design, two 3-inch woofers and
Edifier Offers Better Sound to Laptop Owners Read More
Did you know that your cell phone can be a breeding ground for strep, e. coli and other nasty germs? Do you care? Yeah, me neither. I eat off my phone and I like it. But if the thoughts that microscopic critters are currently crawling all over your snazzy iPhone have you in dispair, I
Germophobes have a new tool against bacteria – Violight Cell Phone Sanitizer Read More
Here’s a great gift idea for your favorite gadgeteer. It’s a coffee table book titled Gadget Nation by Steve Greenberg aka “The Innovation Insider”. Steve travels the country looking for innovative products and reports on them through various television programs such as NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s Early Show, ABC’s World News This Morning and World
Gadget Nation – Coffee Table Book for Gadgeteers Read More
Where would we be without Griffin Technology and its endless quest to provide us with affordable accessories for enjoying our Apple products? The latest release is an under-the-cabinet mount for the iPad. It can be installed under or to the side of any cabinet, provided it has a depth of at least 14 inches. Once the
Griffin iPad Cabinet Mount Read More
I think inductive style charging technology is going to become more popular as time goes by. I can’t wait until I can just place my phone anywhere on my desk (any desk) and it will charge it. But until that day arrives, we have solutions like the Powermat Wireless Charging System. The folks at Powermat
Powermat Wireless Charging System Expands Compatibility to Include the Droid X Read More
This is actually a hummingbird feeder. I thought it was neat because it doesn’t look like the standard plastic-y looking run-of-the-mill feeder. It’s a little late in the season where I am to expect many visitors, but I found it at WallyWorld for about $12, but I also see it on the HomeDepot site and
If you can’t find an open USB port on your computer for your Hello Kitty Flash Drive, you might consider this 16 port USB hub from Brando. It has a geeky industrial design that allows you to see the circuit board and components. Unfortunately it’s not a USB 3.0 hub, but it is powered and
Never run out of USB ports again Read More
This is sad to say, but I had pretty much forgotten about Palm until earlier this week when they announced the new Palm Pre 2 and version 2.0 of webOS. Ok, maybe I didn’t completely forget that Palm existed, but in my mind I had put them in the same category as Nokia – off my radar.
Will HP webOS 2.0 and the Palm Pre 2 Save Palm? Read More
No, the iPhone hasn’t come to Verizon yet… It’s the iPhone Horn Stand Acoustic Amplifier from Vat19. Remember Griffin’s AirCurve? Same basic concept, but in a much smaller form factor. The silicone horn routes the sound from the iPhone’s speaker through tubes that acoustically amplifies it without the aid of electronics. They claim that it
Can you hear me now? Read More
Quite awhile ago Steve Jobs said that Apple wouldn’t offer a netbook, but today he announced 2 new MacBook Air laptops that sure do resemble one (especially the 11 inch version). Available today in 11 and 13 inch models with prices starting at $999, these updated MBAs are both thinner and lighter than their predecessor.
Apple mates an iPad with a MacBook Air Read More
Sony has just announced a remote control for kids. The RM-KZ1 is splash proof and features locked down battery and programming compartments. It allows parents to control channel availability by programming up to seven “favorites” buttons. It also has a “volume limiting” feature that does not allow volume to be changed +/- 3 steps within
Sony Introduces New Universal Children’s Remote Control Read More
I know this isn’t exactly a gadget, but it sure is eye catching. It’s a collection of 3D car replicas that double as shelves for your wall. Made of resin and glass, these colorful front bumbers of some classic car models from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s would be perfect for any man cave (or
Hang a classic car on your wall Read More
Contour Design is a company that specializes ergonomic alternative computer input devices. We’ve reviewed a couple of their products in the past (see related articles list at the bottom of this post) and their latest product is the RollerMouse Pro2. This device replaces your mouse with a keyboard wrist rest that has a built in
Ditch your Mouse – Contour Design RollerMouse Pro2 Read More
Ok, this is too cool… Giant LEGO bricks that double as storage boxes. Officially licensed by LEGO, these bricks come in three different sizes (they also sell a LEGO head storage container) and several colors. You can even stack them just like the real bricks. I would love a set of these, but unfortunately, they
Store your Stuff in LEGO Brick Storage Boxes Read More
The Cable Collar is quirky’s latest community-developed cord wrap product. If you’re not familiar with quirky, it’s a site where people can submit their product ideas and actually have them built and sold. The Cable Collar fits between a power adapter and a standard wall socket, providing a channel to wrap excess cord. As of
Cable Collar – Power Outlet Cable Organizer Read More
So you say you already have a hub with what, 4, 7, 16 ports? Obviously you’re not serious about your USB needs otherwise you’d have this 24-port monster! Coming at at roughly 6″ wide and a inch and a half tall, the majority of the ports are piggy-backed on each other around the diameter, with
Mega Hub vs Giant Peripheral Pile Read More
Australian based company foof offers handmade protective fabric sleeves for the MacBook, iPad, iPhone and other devices. These sleeves have a simple open topped design void of zippers, velcro flaps, etc. Available in a variety of eye catching fabrics that will appeal to both men and women, they have a soft lining that will protect
foofbags – Simple and effective iPad, iPhone protection Read More
The Raw Talent Guitar learning system uses a guitar-to-USB cable that you can use with virtually any guitar and a Windows PC. It doesn’t require you to go out and buy special instrument like the FretLight. The system includes video lessons, a software effects system and an evaluator that actually ‘listens’ to you play and
Raw Talent Guitar – Music Learning System Read More