Spotlight gadgets from the-gadgeteer v2
Here’s another stocking stuffer idea for your favorite wino… I mean alcoholic beverage connoisseur. It’s the BottleMate bottle opener. It’s unlike any bottle opener I’ve seen before. You just push down on the cap and it removes it swiftly and easy. There’s a short video demonstration on their website that makes me want to try […]
BottleMate – a new twist on bottle openers Read More
The TMT Wallets are CNC machined anodized Aluminum or Delrin plastic wallets with a host of features. They have a built in compass, ink pen, tweezers, tooth pick, carbide glass breaker, self defense striking edge and has o-ring seals to prevent water, sand, dirt or dust from entering the interior of the wallet. Each wallet
High tech wallets for extreme conditions- TMT Wallet Read More
If the other iPhone hands-free stands The Gadgeteer has featured are just not right for you, check out the Appstand. It’s a matte black frame that holds any generation of iPhone so you can watch movies, surf, or use any application. All iPhone controls and the touch screen are accessible, you can still make and receive
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Orbitwheels are an interesting cross between inline skates and a skateboard. Just flip out the foot platform, step in and away you go. They look a bit awkward to use since you can only roll sideways, but what do I know, I can’t even skate using regular roller blades 😉 Orbitwheels are available for $99.95.
If you’d like a beautiful USB flash drive, but the sparkly Samsung lock necklace isn’t for you, check out the Monteverde Invincia USB pens. The Invincia USB is available in two designs, the chrome cap with carbon fiber body as shown in the picture, and with a black cap and a black-and-white tile patterned body.
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You’ve no doubt heard of skeleton keys. They were keys from many years ago that were made to open any lock regardless of the make or model. The TAD Gear Skeleton Key won’t open any lock, but it does have a skeleton engraved on it. 😉 It’s a titanium keychain tool that has a built
Modern version of the skeleton key from TAD Gear Read More
The Beamer iPhone case is the latest offering from Quirky, an online product development and production company that allows anyone to submit and profit from their product ideas if they are selected for production. The Beamer case is a 2-piece, hard plastic shell for your iPhone. It has a built-in LED on the back that
Beamer – The iPhone Case that Shines Read More
The iWallet (come on, can we please stop putting an ‘i’ in front of everything to make it sound cool?) is a cabon fiber wallet with a built in biometric fingerprint reader. It also has a Bluetooth alarm that pairs with your smartphone and buzzes when there is too much space between the phone and
Crazy expensive fingerprint reading wallet with a Bluetooth alarm Read More
If you are looking for a way to mount your netbook to surfaces in your home or car, Aileron Designs has introduced an extensive line of hard shell, netbook computer cases and mounting systems. The Minimount case for netbooks is an all-aluminum hard shell enclosure with a quick connect mounting feature. The cases are available
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The Gboard is a plug and play USB keyboard that has 19 multicolored keys that map to a variety of Gmail shortcut commands. It’s compatible with both Windows and Mac computers and costs $19.99. Would you buy one? Personally, I would just learn the built-in GMail key press combinations that this keyboard is mapped to.
Would you use a special keyboard just for GMail? Read More
Are you a geeky, yet fashionable girl – or do you know someone who is? Would you like to wear your data around your neck in something a little nicer than those utilitarian plastic capsules? Amazon has a line of usb jewelry by Samsung that is just what you need. They offer a few designs,
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If you are my age (erm… 29 and holding!!!), you probably have a bunch of old LPs and cassette tapes that hold music that means a lot to you. Some of it may not even be available on iTunes or even on a cd. If you’d like to have this music in mp3 format, check out
Bring your old vinyl albums and cassette tapes into the 21st century with ion U RECORD Read More
If you live in a cold climate, you know that wearing gloves to keep your hands warm isn’t compatible with using an Apple touch screen. Julie had a post last week with a link to an article with a DIY fix for your gloves. If you aren’t the do-it-yourself type, check out Echo Design for the
Echo Touch Gloves Let You Use Your iPhone or Touch in the Cold Read More
Have you ever wandered around in a parking lot trying to find your car because you forgot where you parked it? I know I’ve done that on more than one occasion and each time I feel like a complete moron looking up and down the aisles trying to find my car. Fynder’s are keychain transceiver
Never lose your parked car again – Fynder Read More
Do you hate stepping on the scale each morning to check your weight? Anticipating your current poundage level can be a scary thing this time of year, with all the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, homemade yeast rolls and pumpkin pie. Anyone would be terrified. To help alleviate that fear, we have the Quantum Scale which
Battle of the bulge – Don’t fear the scale Read More
Do you have an aging parent or grandparent with vision or manual dexterity problems? These physical changes can make it difficult for them to use a regular cell phone, but make it important that they always be able to call for help. I know I wanted my Dad to have a cell phone with him
Cell Phones for Seniors Read More
Everyday carry fans will love the Screwpop tool. It’s a 4 in 1 keychain tool shaped like a key, that has a Phillips screwdriver tip #2, flathead screwdriver tip #2, 1/4” hex. nut driver, and a bottle opener. At only $4.95, it would make a great little stocking stuffer.
Screwpop 4-in-1 Keychain Tool Read More
Jackie sent me an email yesterday saying that we should review the FLO TV Personal Television. It’s a device that can show live TV (if you’re within the coverage area, which I am not). Channels include ABC Mobile, Adult Swim Mobile, CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, ESPN Mobile TV, FLO TV Channel, FOX
Would you pay $15 a month for FLO TV? Read More
Amazon didn’t show Kindle 2 owners any love when it came to including a case for the ebook reader. If you’re still trying to find a case to protect your reader, you might want to head over to OCTO Style and check out several of their offerings, including their seamless leather sleeve. It’s made from
Slide your Kindle 2 into an OCTO Sleeve Read More
Case-Mate Hybrid cases for BlackBerry devices provide the Tour 9630, BlackBerry Javelin 8900 and BlackBerry Curve 8520 with dual layers of protection. A form-fitting silicone skin surrounds the Blackberry to absorb shock in the event of a drop. Wrapped around the skin is an ABS plastic shell that gives you a better grip on the
BlackBerry’s go hybrid with Case-Mate cases Read More