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BOWDEN + SHEFFIELD Minimalist iPad Cases

The Bowden and Sheffield Minimalist iPad Cases are another Kickstarter project.  These cases are made from natural materials, and they are designed to be “sturdy enough to take a beating, but sleek enough for any setting.”  They’ll fit the iPad 2 or new iPad.  The Bowden is made of bead-blasted, aircraft-grade aluminum, walnut or cherry […]

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The Q Card Case for iPhone 4/4S from CM4 is a Cure for the Fat Wallet Syndrome

cm4 q card iphone case

If you feel like you sit on a brick all day, check the Q Card Case for iPhone 4/4S from CM4 for a slim, light replacement.  The Q Card Case has an integrated wallet on the back that holds 3 cards and some cash.  The front has a raised rim that protects your screen by

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Cirago Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for New iPad and iPad 2 Review

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You’ve probably noticed by now that I love my iPad, and I use it for everything.  As each new generation arrives, I’ve passed along our old iPads to family members.  Those family members are usually college students who can hopefully use the iPad to help them with their school work and with taking notes in

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Sanofi iBGStar Blood Glucose Meter – FDA approved iPhone/iPod Accessory

Sanofi IBGStar

Sanofi has what’s probably the  first FDA-approved iPod/iPhone accessory with its iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System. But to make best use of it, you’ll probably have to be a diabetic. 🙁  The compact iBGStar module plugs directly into the iPhone or iPod touch and can immediately displays results.  The iBGStar Diabetes Manager app  allows users

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Touchtype Case for iPad and the Apple Wireless Keyboard

touchtype case for ipad

There’s been some discussion recently on The Gadgeteer about alternative keyboard cases for the iPad – something to accommodate the full-sized Apple wireless keyboard and that can be used on your lap as well as a tabletop.  There’s a Kickstarter project that addresses part of this wishlist; unfortunately, it’s not going to work on your

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PoP Video pico projector – Big Picture in Your Pocket

Want to share those photos or videos you’ve just taken with your iPod/iPhone with friends?  At 112.8 X 48.0 X 16.0mm (4.4 X 1.8 X 0.60 in) and  98g (3.5oz), the  PoP Video pico projector  is small enough to carry in your pocket and turns your iPod 3G/4G or iPhone 3GS/4/4S into a portable projector.

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Bracketron Announces the MetalDock Charging Dock for iPhone 4/4S

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What’s going on with all the metal iPhone charging docks lately? They seem to be the new “in” thing and now we have another one from Bracketron. The MetalDock (imaginative name) can be used in landscape or portrait modes, and has rubberized feet to hold the dock securely in place on your desk. From the

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Sun UV Protector App…When it’s Time to Come in out of the Sun

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Aratos Technologies wants to tell you when to come in out of the sun, and with the Sun UV Protector App for iPhones,  it won’t be hard to do. The UV factor in Las Vegas isn’t the same UV factor in Seattle.  And it’s hard to always know the right protection to use.  The Sun

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B&W P3 Headphones Are Built for Commuting

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Bowers and Wilkins are known for their very good – and very expensive – audio speakers. In recent years,they have aggressively ventured into the world of iDevices with the Zeppelin Air, P5 headphones and C5 earphones (see related links for our reviews). However, most people will never pay $300 for the P5 headphones, no matter

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Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio – Harness the Sun

Logitech Solar

The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio not only protects both the front and back of your new iPad or iPad 2 but also gives you a solar-powered Bluetooth keyboard. It’s powered by light, even low-light and lamp light.  Based on an average usage of 2 hours a day, when fully charged the keyboard is reported to last

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Simple, Elegant HAND Stylus is Loaded with Subtle Features

HANDstylus

With all the touchscreen devices being introduced, it seems like every day a new stylus appears.  Well, here’s another.  The HAND Stylus is a new Kickstarter project that boasts the “world’s smallest tip, a mere 4mm in diameter, plus a host of other features that set it apart from all other styluses.”  With the knurled

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Plug Battery Charger for Apple Devices

plug battery charger iphone

The Plug Battery Charger from MollaSpace is the most whimsical external battery I’ve seen.  The exterior looks like a typical US-style wall plug, but there’s an 800mAh lithium-ion battery inside to keep your Apple devices powered up while you’re away from a wall outlet.  It delivers 5.2V-750mA.  The Plug Battery Charger can charge an iPod

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iControlPad Bluetooth Gaming Controller for Smartphones and Tablets

icontrolpad bluetooth controller

Gaming on smartphones and tablets is increasingly popular, but the proliferation of stick-on joysticks would indicate that people miss the tactile feed back of a physical controller.  The iControlPad goes beyond a simple stick-on joystick and adds a full controller to your smartphone.  The controller has “dual analogue nubs, digital D-Pad, 6 face buttons and

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