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LaCie FastKey 120GB USB 3.0 Stick – You know you want one!

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The new LaCie FastKey USB flash drive is an aluminum wonder. This baby is available in capacities of 30 – 120GB and can transfer files at a blinding 260MB/s. Whoosh! One important caveat though, you have to have USB 3.0 to take advantage of the speed. I wonder when Apple will jump on the USB […]

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Marshall turns it up to 11 in a Major and Minor way

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For years, the name Marshall has been synonymous with sound – and lots of it. Now they are moving into the crowded consumer headphone market in a Major, and a Minor, way. This month, Marshall has introduced their first headphone model, the Major in time for holiday buying. It’s design mimics the look of the

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Oakley Goes 3D with New Optically Correct 3D Shades

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I’ve yet to watch a 3D movie (I don’t count The Creature from the Black Lagoon which I saw a bazillion years ago with the Red and Blue cardboard glasses). I wanted to go see Avatar, but thought the 3D glasses at the theater probably would not fit over my prescription glasses. That’s why I

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Give your iPhone 4 a Sliding Keyboard

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Boxwave’s new Keyboard Buddy is a snap on case for the iPhone 4 that houses a built-in slide out keyboard. It’s an innovative design that pairs a tiny rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard with a hard shell case. It’s currently available for pre-order for $69.95 which includes US shipping, which will begin on December 14, 2010.

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IOGEAR Introduces Two Wireless Keyboards Perfect for Computer Based Home Theaters

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IOGEAR is introducing two 2.4GHz keyboards. The GKM581R is a full sized ergonomic on-lap style keyboard and the GKM571R is a mini keyboard with an integrated trackball and backlit keys. The keyboards require a small USB RF receiver and are compatible with both PCs and Macs. IOGEAR’s GKM571R mini keyboard will be priced a $99.95

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Elgato EyeTV Netstream – Satellite Streaming Device for European Gadgeteers

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Elgato has just debuted a new device for the European market; the EyeTV Netstream is a network tuner for free-to-view satellite TV. EyeTV Netstream Sat streams the signal, live and in HD, from a satellite dish to any computer in the house. iPad users can take advantage of this gadget as well, with a special

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NewerTech Debuts Keyboard Covers for MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro

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Did you buy a brand new MacBook Air and want to keep it as clean and pretty as the day you unboxed it? NewerTech understands and has just announced their NuGuard keyboard covers for the MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro. Made of silicone and available in Black, White, Pink, and Red,  these covers protect against key wear,

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Verizon Wireless Introduces the LG Vortex Android Smartphone

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Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones have announced the LG Vortex entry level smartphone which will be available starting November 18th. Available in Black and Violet, the Vortex is powered by the latest version of Android (2.2), with WiFi, 3G Mobile Hotspot capable, a built in 3.2MP camera, and a MicroSD slot. Not a bad

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To heck with portability, connect a USB Typewriter to your iPad

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Dang it, I should have taken this keyboard and iPad combo with me on my vacation last month instead of my old Stowaway keyboard. The USB Typewriter is exactly what it looks like – an old fashioned manual typewriter. It will work with any USB capable computer and iPad. You can buy a pre-converted typewriter for $500

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ZAGGsparq 2.0 Backup Battery

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ZAGG, the people with the invisibleSHIELD skins for gadgets, has a 6000mAh extended battery that works with any device that charges with a USB cable.  The ZAGGsparq 2.0 has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery;  the power plug to recharge the unit is built in to the ZAGGsparq 2.0, so there’s no extra cable to carry.  There

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Verizon Wireless and Samsung Debut the Samsung Continuum Galaxy S Smartphone

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The new Samsung Continuum, a Galaxy S smartphone from Verizon Wireless allows you to see up-to-the-minute news, sports, finance info and your social networking updates no matter what you’re doing on the phone. It is the world’s first smartphone designed with a dedicated 1.8in Super AMOLED ticker display that is positioned below the main 3.4in

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Phosphor Announces World Time Curved E Ink Watch

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Phosphor has just announced the availability of the World Time Watch with curved E Ink display that utilizing the paper-like display technology found in the Amazon Kindle. This watch offers the ability to select from 24 time zones for one display mode, while optionally displaying a second time zone simultaneously. The Phosphor World Time Watch

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Soundfreaq Launches the Sound Platform Bluetooth Audio Dock

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Soundfreaq has launched its first wireless, multi-device-enabled hi-fi audio dock. The Sound Platform is a Bluetooth-enabled speaker, equipped to support multiple devices, including the iPad, iPhone, Android and Blackberry. In addition to providing external sound for TV shows, videos, games, Internet radio and apps like Pandora, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can download the

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DROID PRO By Motorola Goes on Pre-Sale Tomorrow at Verizon Wireless

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The new Motorola Droid Pro will be available in stores on November 18th, but you can go ahead and pre-order it tomorrow online and at select www.verizonwireless.com stores. The Droid Pro is a 3G world phone powered by Android 2.2. This phone 3.1 inch display, a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and dual LED

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Your Wrist is Ringing – Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch

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If pocket bulging smartphones aren’t your style, how about an unlocked GSM phone that you can wear on your wrist. You know you’ve always wanted to be a secret agent. Now you can… sorta. At least you’ll look the part with the Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch. We’ve seen wrist phones before, but this one

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Control your TV with a Pillow

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We’ve seen TV remote controls with touch screens, voice control, and shaped like a magic wand, but I don’t think we’ve ever seen a remote control in a pillow before. The Pillow Remote Control from Brookstone is a soft Brown sofa pillow that can control up to 6 different home theater devices. It has easy

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Jawbone Jambox brings wireless speakers to Bluetooth devices

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Aliph has just announced their new Jawbone Jambox wireless speaker/speakerphone.  Those familiar with Aliph’s Jawbone headsets will likely recognize the design motifs in these speakers, which come in four different colors, and house a pair of drivers, a small-dome speaker, a passive-bass radiator, and a built-in microphone.  The Jambox can be plugged into a computer

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