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New Potato Technologies Foosball table for iPad review

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I enjoy playing games on my iPad, but when it comes to action style games, I miss not having physical controls. Virtual controls are adequate for some games, but for others, they just don’t cut it. That’s why I was excited to accept an offer to review the New Potato Technologies Foosball table. This device turns […]

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Ever seen an iPad cover that folds into a vertical stand?

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All the Smart Covers I’ve seen for iPads fold to hold your iPad in a horizontal position for viewing or typing.  The new Origami Vertical Smart Book Hard Back cover for iPad mini folds into a plethora of positions to support your iPad horizontally or vertically for viewing or for typing.  This case is from Lifeworks and

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Nomad Brush Nomad FLeX capacitive paintbrush stylus review

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The Nomad FLeX is the newest capacitive paintbrush stylus to be offered by Nomad Brush. I reviewed their original Compose Dual Tip paintbrush stylus a couple years ago and found it to offer a better painting experience when compared to a normal stylus. If you enjoy creating art on your iPad, Android or other tablet,

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Classic Match Foosball is a multiplayer foosball table for your iPad

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Although I’ve only played foosball once or twice so far in my life, I want this Classic Match Foosball iPad accessory from New Potato Tech because it looks like it would be a lot of fun. Up to 4 people can play at once using eight functional 2-axis control bars and real scoring markers at each end.

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Oberon Design Medium Tablet Sleeve review

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I typically carry my gear around with me in the Colonel Littleton No. 1943 Navigator bag I reviewed last year. But there are those occasions where I want my iPad mini with me either totally by itself or in something like my gi/sports bag. In both situations, I do not want my tablet rattling around

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Freedom i-Connex Combi iPad case with Bluetooth keyboard review

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The Freedom i-Connex Combi iPad case and stand with Bluetooth keyboard solves three common needs for either a heavy user of the iPad 2 or newer  user. In one package, you get a “smart cover” that also can contort into a stand in either portrait or landscape orientations, a heavy-duty, rubberized case, and a decent but

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Gramophone – Thomas Edison’s favorite iPhone speaker system

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The Gramophone combines sculpture with sound to create a unique speaker system for the iPhone or iPad that will definitely turn heads (and ears). Designed to resemble a Victorian era phonograph, the base of the Gramophone is constructed of solid walnut and the horn is made of iron and brass. The interesting thing about this

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myLED adds blinking notification LED to iPhones and iPads

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If Tim Cook would ask me what changes I would make to the iPhone, it wouldn’t take me long to blurt out my top 5 list. Better battery life, widgets, dedicated call answer/end button, dedicated camera shutter button and a notification LED. I don’t think Tim cares what I think or want, but I’ll soon

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M-Edge announces the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection

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M-Edge is a long-time producer of cases and covers for eBook readers, tablets, and other gadgets.  They have just announced the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection of accessories designed with colorful Trina Turk signature prints.  There are a couple of book-style covers for the Kindle Fire or the iPad that incorporate satin fabrics with microfiber

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WaterField announces the Outback Sleeve (and seven others) for the iPad mini and the iPad 4

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WaterField Designs has announced the Outback Sleeve for the iPad mini or the iPad (generations 2-4).  The Outback is made of waxed canvas with your choice of Chocolate or Grizzly leather trim.  It’s available in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.  You can keep it simple as a sleeve, or you can add D-rings for

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Treegloo Nexus 7 Case – Woodn’t you like one?

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Want a case for your Nexus 7, iPad 2/3 or Kindle Keyboard that’s just that little bit different?  Treegloo might be for you.  Custom-made and handcrafted using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, Treegloo offers 10+ cover colors, 27 interior designs, 6 frame finishes and 4 closure options. Creating a unique case that fits your personality shouldn’t be too

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CruxSKUNK – Unfortunate Name, Great Keyboard Design

The folks at Crux have been busy working on the ultimate iPad keyboard case and are looking for backing from Kickstarter fans for their new CruxSKUNK. Yeah, that name is ummm… strange. But forget the name and check out the keyboard. First of all, it’s Bluetooth, it has full size keys and a standard layout with

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Smarter Stand iPad Stand Kit for the Apple Smart Cover and Smart Case Review

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With less than 2 weeks to go on his Kickstarter project, entrepreneur Dotan Saguy, the man behind the Smarter Stand iPad Stand Kit for the Smart Cover and Smart Case, has no worries that he will reach his funding goal of $10,000. That’s because at the time of this writing, the earnings are already beyond that

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Touchfire Screen-Top Keyboard for iPad Review

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Over the years I have reviewed quite a few keyboards for mobile devices. My all time favorite is still ThinkOutside’s Stowaway keyboard which I reviewed over 12 years ago. I would pay good money for an iPad compatible Bluetooth version of their original model right now. But since I don’t have that luxury, I keep looking

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Turn Your iPad into an Air Hockey Table

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Well, it won’t have the air jets, of course.  The iPieces iPad Air Hockey game from ThinkGeek supplies you with two custom capacitive strikers.  You download the instruction sheet and the free iPiece Air Hockey app from the iTunes App Store.  All that’s left to turn your iPad into a travel-sized air hockey game is to

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Gear4 AirZone Series 1 AirPlay Speaker / Dock Review

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Of all the speakers I have heard based on Apple’s Airplay technology, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air sounds the best. It has a presence and detail unmatched in other speakers. That said, it costs a whopping $600, making it unrealistic for the vast majority of people who want to experience the convenience of using

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