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Sony RDP-X500iP Premium Speaker Dock for iPod, iPhone, and iPad

This speaker dock from Sony has a lot of features to make the music stored on your iOS device sound its best. Sony’s RDP-X500iP Premium Speaker Dock uses S-MASTER digital amplification that “gets you closer to the music” with high-performance audio output. Sony’s Clear Phase™ linear phase correction circuitry “ensures reduced distortion and increased sound […]

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iHolder 2 iPad Stand Review

By Brett Cooper / October 15, 2011 / Reviews / iOS, iPad / 3 Comments

Of late, I have been reviewing iPad stands and accessories. This past week I was asked to take a look at a promising stand for the iPad, the iHolder from Pyramid Distribution. The marketing for the iHolder 2 states that “it duplicates the design of the iMac – providing the perfect home for your iPad.”

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Hex Icon Watch Band for iPod nano 6th and 7th Generation

By Janet Cloninger / October 15, 2011 / News / iOS, iPod nano watchband / 1 Comment

We’ve reviewed silicone watch bands from Hex that convert your iPod nano into a watch, and now we’re going to tell you about their newest style for the 6th and 7th generation nano. The new Icon Watch Band has a polycarbonate case and band, and the style reminds me of those expensive ceramic watches that are

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Wallet and iPhone 4S Case Convergence

By Janet Cloninger / October 13, 2011 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, Wallets / 6 Comments

As we strive for a single device to do it all, we need a case to hold it and do everything else. This iPhone 4S Stowaway Credit Card Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core from Incipio holds your iPhone 4S in the front and your driver’s license, cards, and some cash in a back compartment with

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Hornettek Vader Aluminum iPhone 4 Case Review

By Dave Rees / October 11, 2011 / Reviews / iOS, iPhone / 2 Comments

Hornettek’s Vader aluminum case is third in a string of iPhone 4 case reviews that I am in the process of doing. After a near catastrophic mishap my iPhone had a few months ago, I decided it was time to raise the bar on protecting my smartphone. Before that close call, I had been using

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iFlashDrive – 2 way storage for iOS and PC/Mac devices

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 11, 2011 / News / iOS, iPhone, Storage, USB / 12 Comments

From the same company that created the HyperDrive, comes the iFlashDrive. This is a 2-way USB flashdrive that can has a 30 pin connector that can plug into iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. On the other end is a standard male USB connector that allows you to plug it into a

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Bella Cases Veneta Slimmer Sleeve for iPad 2 Review

By Janet Cloninger / October 11, 2011 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad 2 / Leave a Comment

Last week, I reviewed the Smart Libretto case for iPad 2 from Bella. When I opened the package, I found they had included an extra case, the Veneta Slimmer sleeve for iPad 2. Just like their other cases, the Veneta Slimmer is handmade in Turkey, using fine Turkish and Italian genuine leathers. The Veneta Slimmer

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Julie’s Gadget Diary 10-10-11

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2011 / Articles / gadget diary, iOS / 11 Comments

Dear Gadget Diary, My smartphone (which happens to be the iPhone 4 at the moment) was my BFF this past Saturday. The first thing I used it for was Google Maps to navigate to the GRT Glass Design Studio on the East side of Indy for an art workshop that Jeanne and I attended. Google

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Win a new iPhone 4S from BodyGuardz

By Janet Cloninger / October 10, 2011 / News / contest, Gear, iOS / 4 Comments

Waiting for new gadgets is hard, but BodyGuardz has a contest that can help the time pass a little more quickly while you wait for the new iPhone 4S. We’ve told you about BodyGuardz before here at The Gadgeteer; see the related links at the end of this post for other Gadgeteer posts about their

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E FUN Launches APEN A4 Digital Pen for iPhone and iPad

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2011 / News / iOS, iPad, iPhone, Pens / 6 Comments

If you haven’t gone fully digital and still takes notes with a pen, you might be interested in the new A4 Digital pen from APEN. Full press release after the jump. It’s a digitizing pen that does not require a special pad of paper. Just clip the receiver to the top of your notepad and

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iFrogz Summit Case for iPad 2 Review

By Janet Cloninger / October 8, 2011 / Reviews / iOS, iPad 2 case and stand / 10 Comments

I’ve said it before, but I love cases, covers, and bags as much as I love gadgets. I’ve been on an iPad 2 cover kick lately, and I have one more to tell you about. iFrogz makes cases for a variety of Apple mobile devices, headphones and audio gear, and cables. They sent me an

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Fracture Printed Glass Images Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 7, 2011 / Reviews / Camera gear, iOS, iPhone, Photography / 10 Comments

$fracture 4$

My iPhone 4 replaced my Canon SD1100 point and shoot pocket camera quite awhile ago. Not because it takes better images, but because I have with me all the time and am able to snap photos whenever the mood strikes me, which is pretty regularly. I recently captured the cool image you see above

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Zumreed X2 Hybrid Headphones Review

By Bill Henderson / October 7, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Headphones, iOS / Leave a Comment

Of all the headphones I have reviewed, it never occurred to me to share what I was listening to with anyone nearby. I mean, that’s what headphones are all about, right? Personal listening. Well, someone decided that you should be able to share your music using your headphones without actually using your headphones. Yes, you

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RIP Steve Jobs – 1955-2011

By Ian Lim / October 5, 2011 / News / Apple, iOS / 14 Comments

The world will mourn the loss of a truly creative and visionary individual who has done so much to shape the world of gadgets as we know it. RIP Steve Jobs www.apple.com

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WaterField just announced my next favorite wallet

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 5, 2011 / News / Gear, iOS, iPhone, Wallets / 6 Comments

For those of you that read my reviews, you’ve probably seen me mention the fact that I’ve been carrying a WaterField wallet for the past 5 years. I’ve loved the shape, and style and that it has a zipper that keeps the contents from falling out. On numerous occasions, I’ve zipped my iPhone inside so

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Wahoo Run/Gym Pack Review

By Andy Chen / October 4, 2011 / Reviews / Health and fitness, iOS / 6 Comments

Earlier this year, my fit-as-a-fiddle brother in-law with beach body physique got me started on the “Insanity” workout. I was halfway through the 10-week regimen when a nasty wrist injury decided it was time for me to find a less aggressive form of exercise. So I started counting my calories and logged my less strenuous

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Apple’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” event wasn’t just about the iPhone

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 4, 2011 / News / Apple, iOS, iPhone, iPhone 5 / 34 Comments

Along with thousands (millions?) of other geeks, I have been pressing refresh on my browser for the past hour and a half trying to get the latest Apple news via the various live blogging sites which have been crashing with all the traffic. I’m not sure if I remember ever having this much trouble with

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Bella Cases Smart Libretto for iPad 2 Review

By Janet Cloninger / October 4, 2011 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPad 2, Stand / 1 Comment

Bella Cases offers beautiful leather cases and sleeves for Apple iPhone 4, iPad, and iPad 2. Each case is handmade in Turkey using fine Turkish and Italian genuine leathers. Their cases have a polished, professional look and come in a variety of colors. When they offered their Smart Libretto case for iPad 2 to The

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Pixeet Panorama iPhone Fisheye Lens Kit Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 3, 2011 / Reviews / Camera, Camera gear, iOS, iPhone, Photography / Leave a Comment

I often say how much I like the iPhone 4’s camera. It takes very good pictures considering that it has a 5 megapixel fixed lens. It’s no DSLR, but I find that I take many more pictures than I ever have before, mainly due to the fact that it’s always in my pocket or gear

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House of Marley Introduces Eco-friendly Audio Collection

By Bill Henderson / October 3, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earphones, Headphones, iOS / Leave a Comment

Hey mon, Bob Marley’s family has been busy. With the desire to carry on Bob Marley’s musical message of peace and love, The House of Marley has released a line of audio products.

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