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WINGStand Portable Stand for iPhone and iPad and other Bluetooth Devices Review

By Janet Cloninger / April 22, 2012 / Reviews / iOS, Pocket Gear, Smartphone accessory / Leave a Comment

As I’ve mentioned before, the thing I haven’t liked about the iPads I’ve owned is the on-screen keyboard. The virtual keys don’t lend themselves to touch typing. None of the keyboard cases I’ve tried were what I’ve been looking for, because they have cramped, undersized keyboards, often with a non-standard layout. The best keyboard I’ve […]

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Devium Dash – Turns Your iPhone Into an In Dash Stereo

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 21, 2012 / News / Car Gear, iOS, iPhone / 10 Comments

The Devium Dash is an interesting concept in car stereos. It’s a two component system that consists of a faceplate and a body. The body (shown above in Black) is installed in your dash in the spot where your current car stereo resides. It interfaces with your vehicle’s speakers. The faceplate connects to the body

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oStylus DOT Capacitive Stylus Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 20, 2012 / Reviews / Android, iOS, iPad, Styluses, Tablet, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 10 Comments

A couple of years ago I reviewed a very unique Canadian made stylus called the oStylus. It had a very unique design with a bullseye style swivel tip. At the time I really liked the stylus because it made it much easier to draw due to the fact that I was able to see the

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Wrapsol Ultra Screen Protector for iPad 2 and New iPad Review

By Janet Cloninger / April 20, 2012 / Reviews / iOS, Screen Protector / 3 Comments

I don’t normally use screen protectors on my electronics. Most screen and body protectors require liquid for a smooth application, and the application directions warn you to remove the battery and keep the device turned off for a couple of days until the liquid has all evaporated. That’s great, but Apple iPhones and iPads don’t

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Carry My World iPad Case from Levenger

By Janet Cloninger / April 18, 2012 / News / Bags, iOS, iPad cases and bags / 1 Comment

I love cases and bags, and Levenger has some of the most beautiful I’ve seen. Their Carry My World iPad Envelope bag is made of natural full-grain leather with a textured finish. The bag will fit any iPad model, and there’s even an interior pocket to hold your eReader. There’s a zippered exterior pocket to

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iKeyboard for iPad, iPad 2, and New iPad Review

By Janet Cloninger / April 18, 2012 / Reviews / iOS, iPad accessory, Keyboard / 4 Comments

I’ve started a quest to find a way to touch-type on an iPad without having to use a heavy case with a non-standard keyboard in it. I already wrote about my attempt to hack my own case/lapdesk for the iPad and Apple Bluetooth keyboard. Today, I’ll be looking at something completely different. The iKeyboard started

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ScreenPro iPhone 4s Screen Protector Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 16, 2012 / Reviews / iOS, iPhone, Screen Protector / 8 Comments

Protecting your iPhone’s display from scratches is important to a lot of people. As a result, there are a wide variety of screen protector brands on the market. I’ve personally avoided applying screen protectors to my own iPhone 4s mainly because I tend to have problems lining them up perfectly. I bet a lot of

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Proenza Schouler PS1 iPad Case

By Janet Cloninger / April 16, 2012 / News / Bags, iOS, iPad cases and bags / Leave a Comment

This Italian-made iPad case costs more than most versions of the iPad. The leather Proenza Schouler PS1 iPad Case measures 8.5″ X 11″ X 1.5″ inches. It has a large zippered compartment for the iPad and a large front pocket with snap closure and decorative straps. It’s available in red, black, nude, military (green), orchid,

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Adorable: The Littlest Black Book for iPod Nano

By Andy Jacobs / April 14, 2012 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPod nano / Leave a Comment

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What’s cuter than the latest-gen iPod nano? The Littlest Black Book Case for iPod nano from Pad & Quill, that’s what. Like its larger brother, The Little Black Book for iPhone, it has a cover made of Italian bonded leather, provides access to all controls and ports and is made in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U. S.

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Wacom’s Upgraded Bamboo Stylus Duo

By Jackie Cheng / April 14, 2012 / News / Android, iOS, Styluses, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 2 Comments

Wacom just released an update to their Bamboo Stylus. Their new Bamboo Stylus Duo adds a ballpoint pen on the other end of the stylus. This new design makes much more sense as you won’t have to carry an additional pen. They will sell for $39.95 when they come out in May.

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Feedly News Aggregator Review

By Ian Lim / April 13, 2012 / Reviews / Android, Apps, iOS / 3 Comments

Hands up! Who likes to start their morning with a coffee and a catchup of the daily news? In “the old days,” this meant grabbing the latest newspaper to read, but these days with all the digitised content out there, you’re no longer constrained to having to read a single source about a single subject.

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Pebble E-Paper Watch for iOS and Android Smartphones

By Janet Cloninger / April 13, 2012 / News / Android, iOS, Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 3 Comments

This Pebble E-Paper Watch is a Kickstarter project. It probably set a funding record, receiving pledges of over a million dollars in 28 hours. The Pebble watch connects to an iPhone or Android smartphone via Bluetooth, so you’ll be notified of incoming calls or emails with a vibrating alert. You can access functions of the

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Magpul Cases Wrap Your iPhone in Tactical Style

By Andy Jacobs / April 12, 2012 / News / iOS, iPhone Case / 3 Comments

In the spirit of Act of Valor and all things tactical is the Magpul Field Case for iPhone. Made from the same synthetic rubber as the original Magpul loop, a weapon magazine made from a proprietary polymer known for its reliability and durability, the Field Case is a semi-rigid cover for your iPhone that provides protection

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Hack Your Own Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad

By Janet Cloninger / April 12, 2012 / Uncategorized / Bags, Do-It-Yourself, iOS, iPad keyboard case / 6 Comments

I’ve tried a lot of Bluetooth keyboard cases for the iPad, and they all suffer from the same complaint. Regardless of any other features they may offer, all keyboard cases have undersized keyboards. If you’re a true touch-typist, like I am, you’ll find it very hard to type on these small keyboards because your finger

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LIL KIKR Charges and Amplifies your iPhone’s Audio

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 11, 2012 / News / Dock, iOS, iPhone / Leave a Comment

The LIL KIKR is an anodised aluminum charging dock that also boosts the sound of your iPhone or iPod’s speakers by 10db without requiring power to do so. It’s been designed to work with the iPod nano 3g, iPod 6g, iPod touch, iPhone 3/3G and iPhone 4/4S. LIL KIKR is a Kickstarter funded project and

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Never Drop Your Cell Phone Again with Feinger

By Janet Cloninger / April 11, 2012 / News / Android, Gear, iOS / 8 Comments

The Feinger system consists of an mount attachment for the back of your phone and a finger sleeve to attach the phone to your hand. The neoprene finger sleeve is available in sizes to fit fingers of most sizes. The mount has an adhesive pad that attaches to your phone or small, handheld device. Snap

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Keystone ECO MarineCase Slim Waterproof Case for iPhone 4/4S

By Janet Cloninger / April 10, 2012 / News / iOS, iPhone Case, Waterproof case / Leave a Comment

This IP58-certified Keystone ECO MarineCase from Concord Keystone protects the iPhone 4/4S from snow, rain, dust and sand. You can use the iPhone through the clear silicone membrane on the front of the case to make calls, surf, check emails, and the like. You can also take non-flash pictures and videos, even underwater, through the

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Landmarks & Lions Offers a Wallet for your iPhone

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 9, 2012 / News / iOS, iPhone, Wallets / Leave a Comment

The Madison iPhone 4S/4 Wallet from Landmarks & Lions is a nautical themed holder for your phone, with slots for credit cards and cash. It’s made in the US and is constructed of calf skin leather and canvas, with your choice of 2 leather colors and 3 interior colors. You can order this wallet now

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Keeping Your Earbud Cables Tidy is a Sinch

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 7, 2012 / News / Earbuds, iOS / 1 Comment

The Sinch is an easy to use flexible strap with embedded magnets that can be used on or off your favorite smartphone or audio device. Attach it to your device’s earphone jack, wrap the earbud cord around the device and snap the two magnetic ends together. Done. It’s available in White or Black and is

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Beacon Case iPad 2 Case Review

By Smythe Richbourg / April 6, 2012 / Reviews / iOS, iPad case, Tablets, Ultra Portables / 4 Comments

Old World Craftsmanship. Hand-finishing. One hundred percent American-made products. Building your own tools of wood and metal. Financing everything yourself, with no outside investors. Helping to drill water wells in countries where fresh water is not readily available. Being open and honest with customers about sales goals and expenditures. Which of these items sounds like something a modern gadget-focused

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