Smartphone accessory

Turn Your Smartphone into a Scanner with the StandScan Pro

standscan

We’ve told you about several portable scanners, and readers have said they simply use their phone’s camera to snap a shot.  I’ve tried the photo approach, but I often end up with a crooked image or a dark place that obscures some of the image.  That’s fine for casual use, but it won’t work so […]

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Just Mobile Xtand Go Mounting System for iPhone 4/4S Review

justmobile xstandgo

As I have stated in past reviews, keeping my world less cluttered and relatively organized is key to managing my hectic, whirlwind life. Whether it is for work or personal travel, when I am in a vehicle my smartphone is typically rattling around the center console or available cup holder. A very sad circumstance, since

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HDMI Pocket Projector for Smartphones and Tablets

brookstone hdmi pocket projector

This HDMI Pocket Projector from Brookstone works with most smartphones, tablets, computers, video players, and cameras.  Brookstone says “advanced DLP® technology delivers an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal on any flat surface. And full screen replication displays 100% of your device screen in the projected image (select devices that support

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Volt Buckle -The World’s First and Only Wearable Mobile Device Wall Charger

volt buckle charger

I’ve seen lots of chargers that are small enough to slip into a pocket, but this is the first wearable one I’ve seen.  The Volt Buckle is seeking funding as an Indiegogo project.  If they can receive pledges of $60,000 by August 13, they will produce a belt buckle that will also serve as a

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Supersize Your Smartphone’s Screen with ClamBook

clambook laptop dock for smartphones

We’ve seen ClamCases that convert your iPad into a small laptop, but now ClamCase is introducing the ClamBook that converts your smartphone into “the ultimate connected device.”  The ClamBook won’t be released until late this year, and specifications aren’t finalized yet, but it supposedly will connect to iOS and Android smartphones and add a widescreen

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

wingstand ipad stand 1

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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PhoneSoap Cleans Your Phone While It Charges

Ever use your phone in “unsavoury” places ?  Well even if you don’t, who knows what bacteria and germs live on your phone that you’ve picked up during the day? I mean we use them everyday, everywhere we go…and sometimes it really is everywhere. 🙂 PhoneSoap is a Kickstarter project to address this issue. Rather

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Smart String Tape Measure

smart string

Everyone knows the adage “measure twice, cut once” when it comes to construction/home renovations/clothing alterations/etc and it’s absolutely vital since even with the sharpest of eyes, those notches on a measuring tape can seem to run together.  Wouldn’t it be great to have an instant readout instead of going blind figuring out if the measurement

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Smartphone Coasters from newPCgadgets

newpcgadgets smartphone coaster

The tagline at newPCgadgets is “Surprisingly Unique Products”.  That perfectly describes their new smartphone accessory – the stainless steel Smartphone Coaster.  These little stands are designed to hold most smartphones at a 75 degree angle for easy viewing of videos or for simply keeping an eye on incoming emails and messages.  The stand can support

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