The Gadgeteer
29/07/10 Heart Wizard Software Review
Heart Wizard software comes with ear/finger clip for monitoring and CD to download software. It's a very easy install and ready to use in a short time. In this society of diets, exercise programs, macrobiotics, probiotics and even a First Lady offering her opinions on the nationwide struggle with ...
29/07/10 Jedi Mind Control Game from Hammacher Schlemmer
Develop your control of The Force with the Jedi Mind Control Game from Hammacher Schlemmer. The game has a headset with sensors for your forehead and ears that “translate your brain’s energy into a wireless signal that is sent to the game’s base station”. Your steady ...
29/07/10 The Wallee Wall Mount + Hard Case System for iPad
Do you wish you could mount your iPad on the wall at your desk so your iPad is easily accessible for taking messages or checking the calendar as you work? Or mounted on the wall like a tiny LDC TV for watching movies? Or on your kitchen backsplash for watching cooking videos or following a ...
29/07/10 An OS X screensaver for iPhone and iPad App freaks
Are you obsessed with iOS4 apps? There’s a wallpaper for that. At least there is if you’re an OS X user. It’s called AppWall and it’s a free screensaverthat shows an ever changing full screen of app icons. I’m not sure if the changing icons represent newly added apps ...
29/07/10 Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband?
The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by ...
29/07/10 GEAR4?s UnityRemote turnes the iPhone into a Universal Remote
The UnityRemote from GEAR4 has been designed to easily control multiple AV devices with as little effort as possible. iPhone, iPod touch and iPad owners can use this app / hardware to control various devices such as TVs, stereos, Blu-Ray players, DVRs and more. If it has an infrared receiver ...
29/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $200 off Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t 10-inch Atom N470 multi-touch netbook tablet
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t 10-inch Atom multi-touch netbook tablet, with special discounts on model 06513EU. With Intel Pine Trail Atom N470 CPU, this netbook gets great battery life, and the 2GB RAM and 250GB HDD. Comes with Windows 7 Home Premium too. ...
29/07/10 Amazon Announces Third Generation Kindle for $139
Today Amazon announced a new sleeker, lighter and less expensive version of their popular eBook Reader. The new Kindle is priced at a very affordable $139 and is available in White or Graphite. Besides the obvious physical changes, the display is supposed to have 50% better contrast that previous ...
28/07/10 ZÜCA Pro Carry-on Luggage
The Zuca company began when a mom wanted a good rolling backpack for her daughter with back problems. They expanded their line to include the Zuca Pro, a cool-looking carry-on bag for travel. Outside the bag is a heavy-duty anodized aluminum alloy frame that can be used as a seat when ...
28/07/10 Native Union Moshi Moshi 02 Handset Review
Being born in the 1970s, I grew up in a world where landline telephones were a central part of every person’s life. Every teenage girl had a princess phone, and every family kitchen had a wall-mounted phone with a ridiculously long cord. Talking on the phone hands-free meant tilting ...
28/07/10 Motz FM Radio Music Box and Auxiliary Speaker Review
In June, Julie posted a news item about a little wooden speaker from Pyramid Distribution. Pyramid calls this unit the Motz Tiny Wooden Emotion Speaker. Unlike some small external speakers for MP3 players, the Motz has its own battery so it doesn?t drain the MP3 player?s battery. The Motz ...
28/07/10 Turn a Room into your favorite Video Game with Blik Wall Decals
Blik?s line of peel and stick wall decals will let you relive your favorite retro video games in life size detail. They have self-adhesive and removable decals for games like Asteroids, Space Invaders, Pong, Super Mario, Centipede and more. Prices range from $25 up to $75 depending on the … ...
28/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $270 off Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 15.6-inch Core i3 2.26GHz Laptop
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for the new Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 15.6-inch Core i3-350M Laptop in Black (model no. 09143AU) starting at $849 – $150 off – $120 stackable coupon (Expires August 2 or after first 200 uses ) = $579 plus FREE shipping. The Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 is said to be ...
27/07/10 CarCheckup Review
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of the Check Engine Light (CEL) in your car come on then you are stuck there wondering what the heck is wrong. You could take your car to your dealership or even to an auto parts store but you don’t even know if your car can make it that [...]
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27/07/10 KangaRoom Travel Cord Organizer and Charging Case
KangaRoom makes home and office organizers, and they’ve turned their expertise to gadget cord organization. They’ve taken it a step further and turned a simple cable organizer bag into a charging station you can use at home or on the road. The KangaRoom Travel Cord Organizer + ...
27/07/10 Nostalgic Vacuum Tube AM/FM Radio from Fascinations
The Fascinations Vacuum Tube AM/FM Radio is a modern radio with a nostalgic look. This is an analog AM/FM radio with rotary volume control. The vacuum tubes don’t seem to be real, just lighting effects. The radio operates on 4AA batteries or can use an AC adapter; neither is included. ...
27/07/10 iLuv Case for the iPad Review
ILuv is a company that specializes in cases for the Blackberry, iPod, iPhone, and now the iPad. There wide selection also includes many accessories like headphones, speakers, protective films, power solutions and Bluetooth accessories, among other things. In this review we take a look at the ...
27/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Nintendo Wii Summer 2010 Bundle w/ Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, MotionPlus
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a Nintendo Wii Summer 2010 Bundle (model no. RVLSKRP2) on sale for $199.99 – $20 off = $179.99 plus FREE shipping. Also available in white. Deal ends 7/28 or … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day ...
27/07/10 Digital Video Memo Magnet Review
Long gone are the days of scribbling notes on a piece of scrap paper and sticking it to the fridge. Well, that is of course if you have the Digital Video Memo Magnet from Find Me A Gift. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Geek Toys, Home Tech, ReviewsTagged: Fridge Magnet, ...
26/07/10 Barbie?s Newest Job ? She?s Now a Video Camera!
The Barbie Video Girl camera from Mattel gives Barbie a new job. She’s a film-maker – literally. The doll appears to be a standard Barbie, but it has a lens hidden in her necklace, and there’s a small color LCD screen and controls on her back. There’s no technical ...
26/07/10 Pair Up a Nikon Lens With a Canon Camera, or a Nikon Camera with a ?.
If you have a nice lens that you’d like to use with a camera of a different brand, Novoflex probably has an adapter that will let you do that. With the Novoflex Adapters, you can marry up camera bodies and lenses with different bayonet mounts. No functions will be transferred; ...
26/07/10 Saddleback Leather Duffel / Overnight Leather Bag Review
We’ve reviewed quite a few Saddleback Leather Company bags, pouches and cases over the years. I’m a big fan of their rustic good looks and their rugged last-a-lifetime construction. Today I want to show you their Duffel Overnight bag. This is the biggest bag they’ve sent me so far ...
26/07/10 InnoPocket announces HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad
You’ve seen similar stands for the iPhone and now the iPad is getting some love. The HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad has just been announced by InnoPocket. This stand is made of aluminum and polycarbonate and is designed to let you rotate your iPad in landscape or portrait orientations. The ...
26/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $150 off Lenovo C315 20-inch 1.6GHz Dual-core All-in-one PC
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for an AMD-powered 20″ Lenovo C315 1.6GHz Dual-core Compact All-in-one PC (40221GU) for $999 – $150 off = $849 plus FREE shipping. Deal ends 7/27 or … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day – ...
25/07/10 Hide Your Laptop in Plain Sight
Obviously, this one is for the ladies… Vera Bradley has introduced a laptop backpack that is almost guaranteed to look like you’re carrying anything other than computer equipment for safer commuting. It has a padded compartment for a laptop (up to 15″), an organizer ...
25/07/10 TokyoFlash Kisai Round Trip Review
Before the invention of the wrist-watch, there was the pocket-watch. Developed in the 16th century, the pocket-watch was the main portable way of telling time. It was only after World War I that wrist-watches became popular after the design of trench-watches for the military. Now in the 21st ...
24/07/10 OWC Express USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure Review
The OWC Express USB 2.0 hard drive enclosure is an exercise in minimalism. In the picture you see the two elements of the case; a mini-USB port and an activity LED. I received a silver model to review. The enclosures come in your choice of silver, white, or black. … [visit site to read more] ...
24/07/10 AirTurn for iPad will make sheet music page turning hands-free
If you use sheet music to perform and practice music with your favorite instrument, you know that it can be almost impossible to turn pages without stopping the flow of your playing. AirTurn already has a device that works with laptops to turn pages forwards and backwards using foot pedals and now ...
24/07/10 Apple Stand for the iPad
This has to be the cutest stand for the iPad I’ve seen. This little plastic apple from Brando is designed to hold your iPad in the horizontal position. It is available in red, green, white, and black. At only $8.00, the Apple Stand for iPad is also the cheapest iPad stand I’ve ...
24/07/10 Does your mouse need protection?
Protecting my mouse from scratches hasn’t been something that has ever occupied my mind, but the folks at Moshi think different… Their new MouseGuard product has been decided especially for Apple’s Magic Mouse, to protect its sleek surface from scuffs and scratches. In addition to ...
24/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $150 + 15% off Lenovo IdeaPad U160 11.6in Core i5 ULV Ultra-portable Laptop
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 1.6-inch ultra-portable Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Core i7-640UM Laptop (089455U) ULV Laptop in Dark Brown now available starting at $1,299 – $150 off – 15% stackable coupon (expires July 25) = $976.65 plus FREE … [visit site to read more] Filed in ...
23/07/10 Bayer?s Contour USB Monitor Simplifies Diabetes Management
If you have diabetes, you know it?s important to check your blood glucose levels, but you also know it can be difficult to track and make sense of the data. The Contour USB Monitor from Bayer is the first meter with USB connectivity built-in, so you can easily transfer your data to their ...
23/07/10 Snag a copy of ?The Essential Guide to Digital Photography?
Here’s a Friday Freebie for you: The Essential Guide to Digital Photography [affiliate link] is a 59 page guide is for readers who want to take photography beyond the simple point-and-shoot experience to more advanced skills and techniques. Its an introduction to some essential things you ...
23/07/10 Antenna-Gate ? What solution will you use to avoid death grip?
Today Apple began offering their free case program for iPhone 4 owners to help solve the death grip problem with their new antenna design. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, where the heck have you been for the last few weeks? iPhone 4′s have a problem where touching the ...
23/07/10 Extend Your Talking Range with the Vetro Bluetooth Headset
Vetro means “glass” in Italian, and this new Bluetooth headset from Callpod combines both style and function into a small package. The Vetro’s internal amplifier gives it 5 times the operating range of a standard Bluetooth headset, allowing users to roam up to 50m (164 ft) away. ...
23/07/10 iLevel Device Holder Review
Ever need another hand with your phone, ebook, or other device? Maybe something you can clip to a table edge, wheelchair tray, or stroller handle? The iLevel takes a well-designed device holder and combines it with a strong gooseneck and clamp to accomplish this. … [visit site to read more] ...
23/07/10 Deal of the Day ? 15% coupon on 27in HP 2710m 1080p 2.5ms HDMI LCD Monitor
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 27-inch HP 2710m 1080p 2.5ms HDMI LCD Monitor (WD119AA#ABA) for $449.99 – 15% coupon code (expires 7/24 or sooner) – $90 off = $292.49 plus FREE shipping. This is the lowest price we could find on this brand new LCD monitor. Features 1920 x 1080 ...
23/07/10 XXD?s Load-Ding Device Organizer
Strange name, but the XXD’s Load-Ding Device Organzier from the A+R Store is a compact little charging pocket for small devices. It’s a flat piece of white plastic with black, red, or pink flocking on one side. You fold it, as shown in the diagram, to make a pocket that holds your ...
23/07/10 Dooney & Bourke Case for the iPad
Dooney & Bourke are well-known for their handbags, luggage, and small accessories. If you’re a fan of their products, you’ll be interested to learn they are now offering an envelope-style case for the iPad. The D&B Case for iPad is made of their “stain and fade ...
22/07/10 Brando?s Slim Bluetooth Keyboard Review
New smart-devices are coming to market almost daily, many without physical keyboards. Manufactures have begun creating handheld sized or folding Bluetooth keyboards to help expedite text input. I travel a great deal and love to walk through the various airports observing what the huge variety of ...
22/07/10 Stainless Steel Notebook Grill
The A+R Store has a portable grill that will make camping and picnicking more convenient this summer. The Stainless Steel Notebook Grill has a stainless surface with a waterproof finish. It has a 250 square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate. It has cut-out handles for easy ...
22/07/10 Protect your Kindle with the Smak-Dab Cover Secure Clip
Kindle 2/DX owners who also use covers that are attached by the eReader’s spine, may find the Cover Secure Clip from Smak-Dab useful. This small polymer coated stainless steel clip has been designed to prevent damage to the Kindle device from Amazon’s covers that utilize the spine hinge ...
22/07/10 OnStar to Expand Service to Smartphones in 2011
Starting in 2011, OnStar will begin offering a smartphone application at no extra cost as part of their basic subscription plan for all GM brands. Smartphone users will be able to use many of OnStar?s features right from their phone. Some of those features include the ability to remotely start ...
22/07/10 Extra juice for your Android and BlackBerry smartphones
The Primo Battery Cube from Phonesuit is a cube shaped rechargeable battery pack for Android and Blackberry SmartPhones. Actually, it should work with any mini or micro USB enabled device. It’s very compact at 1.5 inches in length and width, but provides 1000mAh battery capacity. It also ...
22/07/10 Deal of the Day ? %5 off Lenovo ThinkPad W510 15.6-inch Quad Core i7 Laptop
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a Lenovo ThinkPad W510 15.6-inch LED-backlit Core i7 Mobile Workstation starting at $2,089 – $490 off – 5% stackable coupon: 1,519.05 (ends 7/26 or sooner) = $1,519.05 plus $10 shipping. The Lenovo ThinkPad W510 features NVIDIA NVS 5100M 1GB DDR3 ...
21/07/10 STM Jacket for iPad Review
STM Bags is an Australian company, founded in 1998, that is dedicated to making laptop bags that ?don?t look like a laptop bag.? Lately, they?ve expanded their offerings to include some bags designed for the Apple iPad. Just like their laptop bags, the iPad offerings are sturdy-looking bags ...
21/07/10 Organize your gadgets with GRID-IT!
Let’s face it. Some of us gadgetophiles tend to be gadget collectors, even hoarders. No shame in that, but how do you organize it all, especially your EDC, daily commute or travel items? The GRID-IT! Organizer from Cocoon Innovations may be a good solution. It’s a rubberized ...
21/07/10 Fix Your iPhone 4?s Antenna Problem Without a Case
If your iPhone 4 suffers from the “death grip” antenna problem, you’ve certainly heard by now that Apple will be giving you a free case. If you prefer to use your devices without a case, you probably won’t be happy even with the relatively small Bumper case. The ...
21/07/10 MoBeam nümi key Review
Sometimes a gadget comes along and you wonder how you’ve been able to live without it. The nümi key by Mobeam is one of those rare finds. For those of us that have a wallet/purse full of rewards cards, this device purports to make your life easier and lessen the bulk in your ...
21/07/10 10 Kindle Cases You Can Make Yourself
Here’s something for all our crafty DIY readers out there that also happen to own a Kindle eBook reader. It’s an article with 10 Kindle cases that you can build for free. The article includes links and instructions to various cases, like the one shown here using an old pair of jeans to ...
21/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $30 off PlayStation 3 PS3 Slim 120GB
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a PlayStation 3 Slim with 120GB for $299.99 – $30 off = $269.99 plus FREE shipping. It includes a 120GB HDD, Built-in Wi-Fi, Blu-ray player, BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC), and Free PlayStation Network membership. The PlayStation 3 Slim with 250GB is also on ...
21/07/10 BlueLounge SpaceStation Organizes Your Desk and Cools Your Laptop
The BlueLounge SpaceStation looks simple – that’s it in the front of the picture – but it performs many jobs. The SpaceStation is wedge-shaped, so resting the back of a laptop on it results in a more comfortable keyboard angle, and it allows air to flow underneath to keep the ...
20/07/10 Sleepwalk at camp in toasty mobility with Selk?bag
Ever thought of sleeping bags as too restrictive? Have a look at the Selk’bag Sleepware System (click here for US and here for UK). Designed and tested in the Chilean Andes and redesigned for its 3rd-gen release, the Selk’bag features baffled construction; soft but durable ripstop, ...
20/07/10 OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone 4
Yesterday we told you about the OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad; today it’s the Defender Series Case for iPhone 4. OtterBox sent out an email announcement today to people who had signed up to be notified when the iPhone 4 case was available to order. As with other cases in the ...
20/07/10 Tunebug Vibe Speaker Review
Ever wish you had great speakers everywhere with you to jam to your tunes on your mp3 player or even pump out better bass from the iPad, but don?t want to carry around a bulky speaker system? Tunebug solves that problem with a device called Vibe. What this small and very portable device does is ...
20/07/10 JAVOedge Cherry Blossom Back Cover for iPad Review
Click for more detail In June, I posted an announcement for the JAVOedge Cherry Blossom Back Cover for iPad. As you know, I love a good case, and I?m always looking for a new one to add to my collection. I loved the beautiful Asian-style fabric on these back covers, so I asked Julie if [...] ...
20/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $250 off Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Core i3-i5 14-Inch laptop
The Logic Black Friday deal of the day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad U460 14-inch laptop (model 087723U), featuring Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, and 500GB HDD standard. Lenovo IdeaPad U450p now on sale for $899 – $100IR – $150 coupon code = $649 with FREE Shipping. Deal ends 7/26 or … [visit ...
19/07/10 Broken Image Necklace from ThinkGeek
Have you seen the “portrait” jewelry that has a photographic image etched on a gold or sterling pendant? ThinkGeek has their own special version of the portrait necklace. Instead of a picture of your loved one on precious metal, ThinkGeek’s pendant is a “broken ...
19/07/10 Livescribe Announces the Echo Pen
One of my favorite technology tools, the Livescribe Pen, is getting an upgrade. Livescribe announced the release of the Echo pen. This seems to address almost every criticism I have had for this most useful tool. It comes in a 4 and 8 GB version. … [visit site to read more] Filed in ...
19/07/10 VuPoint Magic Wand Scanner Review
I have an e-book reader I’m finding that I want to put everything that I have that is on paper into the device: books, magazine articles, users/owners manuals, cheat-sheets, blah, blah and blah. But after spending several hours scanning an out-of-print book that was falling apart using my ...
19/07/10 Graffiti for Android
Access Company’s Graffiti for Android is a free download that installs the original version of Graffiti on your Android device, giving us another input option. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Android related, NewsTagged: Android, Graffiti, input, KeyboardGraffiti for ...
19/07/10 Geek Up Your Party With a Live-Updating Slideshow
If there’s anything that I love as much as getting my hands on a shiny new gadget, it’s taking old gadgets and repurposing them to accomplish something completely awesome. I recently combined a low-end Eye-Fi card, a 2008 Mac Mini, and a little elbow grease to turn my home theater ...
19/07/10 OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad
The OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad offers serious protection for your iPad. There’s a silicone cover that protects the body of your iPad at all times. The cover has grip pad areas at the top and bottom that improve your hold and prevent the iPad from sliding around when ...
19/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 13.3? Core i3-i5 Laptop
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 13.3″ Core i3-i5 laptop with 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD and LED backlit 1366×768 display. It’s now on sale for just $849 plus FREE Shipping. Deal ends 7/20 or … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: ...
18/07/10 Clock Pro HD iPad App Review
The iPad makes a great digital photo frame, eBook reader, magazine reader, web surfing device and gaming device. But can it also make a great alarm clock? The folks at Fishbone Studio think so. They have released an iPad version of their Clock Pro application that will turn your iPad (there’s ...
18/07/10 iPod 4-in-1 SuperCharger
The iPod 4-in-1 SuperCharger lets you charge your iPod no matter where you are. It plugs into your car’s 12V power supply or into a wall outlet. It can also plug into a USB port on your computer. If you find yourself in the wilderness with no other source of power, you can attach a ...
18/07/10 Symbian^4: UI Screenshots Revealed
I saw on Engadget ( Who sourced the link from Electronista ) that Symbain^4 screen shots have been released for the first time, allowing us a glimpse at where this OS is headed. I checked out Electronista’s article and after seeing the screen shots I was checking to make sure this is a ...
18/07/10 So, what are your thoughts on the iPad after 106 days?
So, now that you’ve spent a few months now with your iPads. So let’s hear what you have to say about them! So? So is the battery life ok for you? So is it heavy or awkward to hold on to when you are in full couch-potato slouch? So does it get hot in your [...]
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18/07/10 Capturing Couture Doesn?t Believe in Boring Camera Straps
If you own an SLR camera, chances are that it’s Black and chances are, you also own a strap for it that is also Black. Are we noticing a trend here? Shall I be so bold as to say what we’re all thinking? B-O-R-I-N-G! Capturing Couture offers a wide variety of camera straps for both [...] ...
17/07/10 Live Like There is No Tomorrow in the Star Trek Red Mini Dress
You won’t fear the future while wearing the red Star Trek Original Series T-Shirt Dress – because you won’t have a future! ThinkGeek offers the tunic-style mini dress in a cotton fabric and in sizes of XS-XXL, so any woman can live like there is no tomorrow. The dresses are ...
17/07/10 Darwin BBQ ? A Wearable Charcoal Grill
Ok, you don’t wear it while you’re grilling… That would just be crazy What we have here is the Darwin BBQ. It’s an all steel constructed charcoal grill that folds up into a nice little package for easy storage and portability. It looks like it could be the perfect ...
17/07/10 New iHome iB967 Charging Station
IHome is known for its docking speakers/alarm clocks that keep your iPod charged. The people at iHome know that many of us now have a variety of devices that need charging. With the introduction of the iB967, iHome is giving us a compact station for charging up to four devices simultaneously. ...
17/07/10 Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball
The Fushigi Ball appeals to many aspects of my personality- mediocre magician, out of practice juggler, gadget freak, fidgeter extraordinaire, and someone just fascinated by spheres. Basically, this is just a steel ball in an acrylic shell but it lets you do some pretty cool things. … [visit ...
17/07/10 More chances to win a Lenovo A70z All-in-One PC
If you recall, as part of a 21 site contest, The Gadgeteer gave away a Lenovo A70z PC earlier this month. Lots of sites have already held their contests, but guess what? The contest is not over yet. You still have a few chances to win.July 17 ? July 21: Gear DiaryJuly 18 ? [...]
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17/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $200 off a HP ENVY 15 Quad Core i7 15.6? Laptop w/1GB Mobility Radeon HD 5830
The LogicBuy deal of the day is a $200 off web-use coupon code for HP ENVY 15 15.6-inch LED Laptop customized from HP direct store. Plus, FREE 3 year Norton Internet Security subscription from 2 year ($10 savings), FREE 4 year Lojack upgrade from 1 year ($70 savings) and FREE shipping. Deal ends ...
17/07/10 iPhone 4: AntennaGate ? The Conference
Apple had the iPhone 4 ‘AntennaGate’ conference today, talking about the iPhone 4’s problems. According to reports, Steve Jobs talked about how all cellular phones have the same antenna problem and he even demonstrated multiple cell phone models showing the ...
17/07/10 Droid X: Entering Text and Browsing
I spent a lot of time experimenting with new ways to enter information in the Droid X. The voice recognition integrated into Android continues to improve, and the Droid X comes with Swype installed. I had not tried it before, but was encouraged by Craig to give it a shot when we were comparing the ...
17/07/10 Accordéon App for iPad
Do you have a burning desire to play “Another One Rides the Bus”, but you don’t own an accordian? Weep no more, because you can now have an accordian in your iPad with the Accordéon app. I don’t think it includes any lessons, but the description says the application is ...
17/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $380 on a Lenovo G555 15.6-Inch AMD dual-core laptop
The Logic Black Friday deal of the day is for a Lenovo G555 15.6-inch dual core laptop with AMD. This laptop features dual core CPU and 4GB RAM, 512MB ATI Mobile Radeon HD4200 video, 15.6″ 1366×768 display and a 500GB HDD. The Lenovo G555 now on sale for $849.00 – $200IR – ...
17/07/10 SparkPlug Industries Starts Shipping Plug-in LED flash for the iPhone
Remember the Quirky Beamer iPhone case review I posted earlier this week that has a built in LED flash? Here’s a better option in my opinion. It’s the SparkPLug Plug-in LED flash for the iPhone. Unlike the Beamer, the SparkPlug will work with any model iPhone. It’s a tiny LED ...
17/07/10 Spy Gadgets Infrared Spy Camera Cube Clock Review
At one point or another, we all find ourselves in a situation where it would be beneficial to be a fly on the wall; whether it’s to figure out who it is that keeps stealing Netflix envelopes out of your mailbox, to keep an eye on the babysitter, or to reveal an even more unfortunate [...] ...
17/07/10 Inhale Your Food with Le Whif
Contrary to your mother’s admonishments, you should inhale your food–or so a Harvard professor would like to prove with his consumption breakthrough: Le Whif. Sized and shaped like a container of lipstick, Le Whif holds a supply of flavored particles that when inhaled are small ...
17/07/10 Google Gesture Search for Android Review
As I mentioned before, it is very interesting what you find at Google Labs. The latest gem is Gesture Search. Gesture Search is an Android application that allows you to write on the screen and have the application search in any, or all, of the following categories:ContactsBookmarksApplication ...
17/07/10 Study Smarter, Not Harder with the B&N NOOKstudy Application
Barnes & Noble is introducing a free application designed to lighten your load this school year. NOOKstudy works on PC or Mac (no nook required), and lets you instantly download eTextbooks and save up to 40%. You’ll also have access to 1 million other books. With Nookstudy, you can ...
17/07/10 Griffin iFM Radio Receiver for iPhone/iPod Review
One feature that has always been lacking in Apple’s iPhone and iPod family that many other MP3 player models have had is an FM receiver. Though many may scoff and offer a flippant, “Who cares about radio?”, it’s a feature that was sorely missed when my wife switched from ...
17/07/10 Quirky Offers the Tilt iPhone 4 Case for Pre-Sale
Quirky, the popular online product collaboration design site is offering the Tilt bumper style iPhone 4 case for pre-sale. The Tilt is designed to protect the sides and edges of the phone while offering a cool easy to use stand function. The bottom portion of the case folds back and snaps at 90 ...
17/07/10 OWC Ships Extreme Pro SSD
OWC just started shipping their new SSDs with the SandForce SF1232 processor. It comes in two versions. One designed for “prosumers” carrying a 3-year warranty, and another for high-performance RAID arrays with a 5-year warranty. The prosumer version comes in 60 GB to a whopping 480 GB ...
17/07/10 Whoopie Cushion or Laptop Desk?
Designed by a chiropractor, the LapMate is a unique laptop desk that has a self-inflating mechanism. Just twist the valve on the side and it inflates to provide a soft platform to place your computer on your lap. When you’re finished, you just sit on the LapMate to deflate it (queue the ...
17/07/10 Make Public Speaking Easier with the Prompster App for iPad
Prompster eliminates the needs for cue cards, flash cards, notes, and scripts. It’s a teleprompter app for the iPad that is the perfect tool for practicing or delivering business presentations, lectures, or any type of public presentation or performance. You can easily set or quickly ...
17/07/10 Magic-Pro Tiny Keyboard Review
I am all about convenience. Any thing that makes life easier, takes up less space and works well, is all-good by me. The Magic-Pro Tiny Keyboard from Pyramid Distribution makes my life easier. It is a keyboard, mouse and laser pointer that I can hold in the palm of my hand. The same size as ...
17/07/10 netTALK Debuts the DUO
The netTALK DUO is now available for pre-order at a 10% discounted rate. This device enables free nationwide calls to any landline or mobile phone in the U.S. and Canada from anywhere in the world (low-cost international rates are also available). There are no monthly fees, no contracts and you ...
17/07/10 Top 100 Free Apps for Your Phone 2010
PCMag.com has compiled a great list of the top 100 free apps for your phone. They have individual lists for the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, WebOS and Symbian. Each list contains a screenshot and a short blurb about the app. These lists will come in very handy for a new smartphone ...
17/07/10 Bedol Water Clock ? Never Change Batteries Again
How would you like an inexpensive, attractive, small digital clock that never needs new batteries or power from a wall outlet? Check out the Bedol Water Clock. Just fill it up with tap water, add some lemon juice and it’s good to go for 8-12 weeks. It’s available in 4 colors and costs ...
17/07/10 DROID X: See You Tomorrow
In a surprisingly good sci-fi trailer, DROID X is coming? Tomorrow. Click through for the video. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Android related, NewsTagged: droid x, News, trailerDROID X: See You Tomorrow originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 15, 2010 at 6:24 am. ...
17/07/10 PocketToolX Piranha packs a lot into a keyring tool
I’m starting to become an ECD (Every Day Carry) enthusiast. While tons of items fit into this category, one that caught my eye is the Piranha from PocketToolX, which specializes in what I call keychain multitools. It’s a single-piece, stainless steel, multi-purpose pocket tool ...
17/07/10 You know it?s hot when your iPhone tells you it is
I accidentally left my iPhone 4 in my car late this afternoon while I was in an appointment. I had the windows cracked open, but it was probably 90 something outside. When I got back in the car about 30 minutes later, I saw my phone sitting in the cup holder and thought oh #$%&! [...]
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17/07/10 Sony Announces NEX-VG10
Sony announced on their blog the new NEX-VG10 digital camcorder. This is the video camera they teased everyone with back in May. It uses the same sensor as the NEX-5 and NEX-3 and will use the same e-mount lenses. It will also support the mount adaptor that will let you use the catalog of A-mount ...
14/07/10 Kanex XD ? Fullscreen HD Games and Blu Ray on the iMac
Until the time the iMacs start sporting an HDMI input, the Kanex XD is one of the easiest plug and play conversion solutions for using the 27″ iMac as a display for HD gaming systems and Blu-Ray playback. It features a single HDMI input and a Mini DisplayPort out. Simply connect your ...
14/07/10 Mophie Juice Pack air for the iPod touch Review
When you have an iPod instead of an iPhone, it?s not vital that you always have power. But it is very irritating to be listening to music or watching videos and have the thing die on you, isn?t it? Several companies offer emergency chargers for iPods, but many of them seem to [...]
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14/07/10 Never miss a Wi-Fi hotspot again
For you mega geeks out there (you know who you are!) you can now walk around town, safe in the knowledge that you’ll never miss a decent Wi-Fi hotspot ever again, all thanks to the Wi-Fi Detecting T-Shirt.These cool, 100% cotton T-shirts have a Wi-Fi detector built into them, which is ...
14/07/10 Mophie Juice Pack air Battery Case for iPod touch
When you have an iPod instead of an iPhone, it?s not vital that you always have power. But it is very irritating to be listening to music or watching videos and have the thing die on you, isn?t it? Several companies offer emergency chargers for iPods, but many of them seem to be little bricks ...
14/07/10 Shapoopie!
Looks like a golf club, but the Shapoopie works with the other kinds of divots.What’s more fun than scooping up poo on your dog walk? Doing it with a new gadget. The Shapoopie ($25) is a telescoping rod with a fetch pocket (ahem) at the very end. Position the device under the uh, hot ...
14/07/10 New LED Flashlights from ICON
ICON offers some uniquely designed flashlights that are both eye catching and useful. We’ve reviewed the ICON Rogue and the ICON Modus torches in the last year and I’m happy to see that they’ve added two new flashlights to their lineup. The Link and the Solo. The Link (love the ...
14/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $100 off a Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Core i3-i5 14-Inch laptop
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is a $100 savings for a Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Core i3-i5 14-Inch laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad U460 14-inch laptop (model 087723U), features the Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, and 500GB HDD standard. It’s now on sale for $899 – $100IR = $799 with FREE ...
14/07/10 Today is Embrace Your Geekness Day
Darnit, I didn’t know that today was a holiday just for me! Apparently today is Embrace Your Geekness Day and ThinkGeek.com is offering the perfect garment to help you celebrate it – literally. It’s the BeerBot Bottle Opening T-Shirt. It has a handy bottle opener sewn right into ...
14/07/10 Blackstone ?The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? iPhone Audiobook App Review
Blackstone Audio, Inc. offered The Gadgeteer the chance to review one of their Folium-enhanced audiobook apps for the iPhone. Blackstone is the largest independent audiobook publisher in the US. They have joined with Folium Partners to produce Folium enhancedAudio? audiobook apps for iPhone. ...
13/07/10 GEAR4 to bring its iPhone/iPod gear to US market
GEAR4, a UK-based iPhone/iPod audio brand, has announced its entrance into the U.S. market. Its product range includes a wide variety of speaker dock systems, power and charging solutions, FM/connectivity and device cases. GEAR4’s focus for its October U.S. launch is on its iPhone/iPod ...
13/07/10 Quirky Beamer LED iPhone Case Review
The iPhone 3G / 3GS built in camera does a pretty decent job taking pictures. I especially like the macro capability. There’s one feature missing from the camera that we’re seeing added more and more to mobile phone cameras. An LED flash. Sure, you can upgrade to the new iPhone 4 which ...
13/07/10 LaCie Currenkey USB Flash Drives
LaCie has some unique USB flash drives that look like coins. The CurrenKey flash drives are available in three capacities: 4GB (bronze), 8GB (silver), and 16GB (gold). Each “coin” is marked with the capacity so that it looks like the monetary value. The CurrenKey flash drives ...
13/07/10 BlackBerry 6: A New ?Sneak Peak? Video Released
Blackberry 6, RIM’s soon to be released update to the BlackBerry OS, is shown off in an action packed new video. The next big release for RIM is looking to be a touch-focused affair with a slick new look, and it’s as clean and purposeful as ever. Social media looks to be integrated ...
13/07/10 Get a Handle on your Camera with the HandlePod
The HandlePod is a folding tripod that you can hold in your hand or brace against a solid object. The cool part about it is that it has 4 feet that will aid significantly in steadying your camera for low light shots. The camera mount can rotate on 3 axis, for easy positioning. You can [...] ...
13/07/10 Is that a spot?
Google Labs released a new application on the Android Market called Open Spot to help users identify and find open parking spots. Users can tag the location of an empty parking space and find open spots around them. The concept sounds interesting and becomes more useful when more people in your ...
13/07/10 Motorola Droid X: Accounts
We ask a lot more out of our smartphones anymore. It’s not enough to make phone calls, access the web, and receive text messages. We want them to be our communications hub. Android has become very adept at this, and will get even better with Froyo (2.2), but how does the Droid X stack up ...
13/07/10 Would you spend 100?s of dollars on Rock Band instruments?
ION Audio hopes you will with their new Drum Rocker Pro drumset controller for Rock Band. Available later this year for the holiday season, Drum Rocker Pro will be compatible with Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 versions of the popular Rock Band video game. The set includes four drum and three cymbal pads ...
13/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $150 on a Lenovo IdeaPad U160 11.6in Core i5-i7 ULV laptop with 4GB RAM
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad U160 11.6-inch Core i5-i7 ULV laptop with 4GB RAM. This laptop offers 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, and an HD 1366×768 display. Lenovo IdeaPad U160 now on sale for $1199 – $150IR = $1049 plus FREE … [visit site to read more] ...
12/07/10 App Inventor for Android: Make your own Android Application
You never know what you will find at Google Labs, I have been playing with a very cool Android app I need to review. The latest thing I discovered is the App Inventor. This is a web-based application that allows you to create an application for your Android phone.This is an application designed for ...
12/07/10 Teens: classic & new audiobook summer downloads
Ah, summertime. The kids want to chuck school and chillax, but how do you keep their brain juices flowing (at least as a background process) till fall? Check out SYNC. It’s an online community that’s working to build the audience for and promote audiobooks among readers 13+. ...
12/07/10 Get Nostalgic with the iPhone Cassette Stand / Case
The folks at I Want One of Those are offering a skin for your iPhone that makes it look like a cassette tape. Remember those? It even comes packaged in a cassette tap case that doubles as a stand. Right now appears to be out of stock, but it’s priced at £12.99 if [...]
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12/07/10 Mezzi Aluminum Laptop Briefcase Review
MEZZI LUXslim Aluminum Laptop Case - SD Pink 14"Not everyone is into the whole messenger-bag-on-wheels laptop bag look. For those who like to kick it old-school-meets-chic styling, Mezzi offers a wide selection laptop briefcases. The Mezzi site is not limited to just the unique ...
12/07/10 Change the Look of Your Room With Instant Pendant Lights from Solutions
If you are tired of the way your recessed can lights look, you can convert them to pendant fixtures in minutes without paying for an electrician. These Instant Pendant Lights from Solutions simply replace the bulb in your old fixture. You can adjust the length of the fixture without having to ...
12/07/10 Sima Inflatable Backyard Home Theater Kit
The Sima 12-foot inflatable kit lets you turn your backyard into a theater. The giant screen system comes with tie-downs and an electric pump for quick inflation. The screen has a 16:9 widescreen ratio, but is compatible with 4:3 video. The screen is bright, white vinyl that can be used ...
12/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 15.6-Inch Core i3 laptop
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 15.6-Inch Core i3 laptop. Lenovo is now offering Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 15.6-Inch Core i3 laptop. Coming with a Core i3 CPU, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD and an LED backlit 1366×768 display for $849 – $110 instant rebate = $739 plus ...
12/07/10 Konnet PowerEZ Plus iPhone battery pack & stand
From KONNET Technology is the PowerEZ Plus, an external charging solution for the iPhone and iPod family of devices, including the new iPhone 4. While its main function is as a 1000mAh Li-Polymer rechargeable battery extender, its compact design includes a retractable kickstand that also lets it ...
11/07/10 Motorola Droid X: The Camera
I don’t buy my phone based on the camera, but there is a lot of truth to the adage that the best camera you have is the one that is with you. The cameras keep getting better and better with each generation of phone. The camera in the Droid X is an 8 megapixel camera [...]
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11/07/10 Gumdrop Moto Skin iPhone 4 Case Review
I’ve had my iPhone 4 from the first day it became available. Like others, I suffered from the grip of death antenna issue. Luckily, I had a new case made especially for the iPhone 4 to solve the issue for me (at least till Apple comes out with a software patch). It’s the Moto Skin [...] ...
11/07/10 TPhone Eco-Design iPhone Hard Wood Back Cover Review
If you’ve been looking for a case for your iPhone 3G or 3GS, but aren’t a fan of plastic and silicone skins, you might want to take a look at the TPhone Eco-Design Hard Wood Covers from AccessoryGeeks.com. These are recyclable wooden cases from Korea, made in Indonesia. … [visit ...
11/07/10 TireMinder Wireless Tire Pressure Monitor
Some cars today come with tire pressure monitoring systems so you can easily see if your tires are properly inflated. If your car doesn’t have this system, you can add it with the TireMinder wireless tire pressure monitor from The Sharper Image. The system consists of four wireless ...
11/07/10 Kensington Wireless Presenter Pro with Green Laser Pointer Review
Working in a corporate office setting like I do, meetings are a fact of life. Heck, at Cummins, we have meetings to talk about meetings. No, I’m not kidding… Although I have to attend more meetings than I care to, I’m lucky that I don’t have to present them. Recently I ...
11/07/10 Borders eBook app now on iPhone & iPad
The Borders eBook app, powered by Kobo, is now available for iPhone and iPad. It offers the ability to browse and buy over a million eBook titles. Readers can also search by title, author, topic, or keyword and enjoy automatic bookmarking, print quality resolution, smooth transitions ...
10/07/10 Bright Bright App is a Virtual Lite-Brite Game for the iPad
Did you have a Lite-Brite when you were growing up? I didn’t, but I wanted one. Here’s my chance to have one on my iPad (requires iOS 3.2 or later). The Bright Bright app for iPad lets you draw pictures with little “pegs”. You can use stencils or draw freehand, and ...
10/07/10 Juicy Couture Mini Bear Speakers for MP3 Players
These are maybe the most unusual speakers I’ve seen. These plush, pink bears from Juicy Couture have speakers inside, and they come with a cable to connect with the audio out jack on any MP3 player. The bears have articulated arms and legs, one is wearing a necklace with the Juicy ...
10/07/10 Play Games and Earn Points for Charity and the Environment
Mobile Deluxe is a mobile gaming company that has recently produced two games that are making a difference in both the environment and cancer research. Bliss is a color / shape matching game and Sudoku Deluxe Green Version is a version of the popular number grid game. How can games donate to ...
10/07/10 case-mate?s New Venture iPad Case Stands and Delivers
The new Venture case from case-mate protects your iPad from normal day to day wear and can also transform into a stand that offers multiple viewing angles. Constructed of Black polyurethane with Green accents, the Venture will be available soon for … [visit site to read more] Filed in ...
10/07/10 Billshrink.com
We don’t normally review other websites here, but Billshrink.com is unique. Among other things, it helps you better afford our beloved gadgets by helping us make sure we are getting the best deals on TV service, cell plans, credit cards, and even savings plans and gasoline- all for free. ...
9/07/10 A Water Fountain for Your Dog
Now that your pet has his own doorbell to let you know when he wants out, he’ll need his own water fountain to keep himself refreshed while he’s outside. Taylor Gifts has a Doggie Fountain that attaches to your garden hose so he can have fresh drinking water whenever he likes by ...
9/07/10 Britta LED Solar Garden Lights Review
LEDs aren’t just for flashlights in your pocket or lightbulbs in your home. They can also be an easy way to add some flare to your garden without having to run wires or even use electricity to power them. Today we are going to take a look at 3 different solar powered LED garden lights [...] ...
9/07/10 Fascinations iXP3 Internet Message Clock
You’ve probably seen one of those clocks that use persistance of vision to make the time display appear to float in the air above the clock, right? The iXP3 Internet Message Clock from Fascinations takes those clocks to a new level. In addition to displaying the time, date, and ...
9/07/10 Teflon & Steel mouse surface for Fierce gaming
Ah, Teflon. That wonder substance that makes burned, sticky crud slide off pots and pans with ease. Such ease that Rude Gameware has adapted it for their Fierce Steel and Teflon Mouse Surface so your mouse will float with near frictionless speed during blitzkrieg gaming sessions. Touting it ...
The LogicBUY deal of the day is almost $400 savings on a Dell Studio 14 (1457) Core i5-520M 14″ Laptop which starts at $1,132.99 – $283 off – $90 stackable coupon (expires 7/13) = $759.99 + FREE shipping using second coupon code & FREE $50 Dell gift card with purchase. ...
9/07/10 The Rise of the Super Androids: Droid X, EVO and Incredible
The upcoming release of the Droid X on Verizon is an obvious answer to Sprint’s EVO phone. When I received the phone, I arranged to meet with Craig (who posted on the Palm Pre previously). My goal was not to declare some kind of winner, but to look at how the two phones compare. These [...] ...
8/07/10 More chances to win a Lenovo A70z all in one PC
Our contest may have already ended here at The Gadgeteer, but you still have 13 more chances to win a Lenovo A70z all in one PC. The contest at Digital Home Thoughts started today, so head over and check it out. Jason’s contest is pretty painless. Just subscribe to his YouTube channel and ...
8/07/10 Not another Laptop Desk? Rocketfish Mobile Laptop Desk Review
No wait wait ! This one is worth looking at !Hate laptop desks because most of them force you to use the useless touchpad or run your mouse over a fluffy arm rest? Hate laptop desks because most of them are just a big blob of wood or plastic that just takes up space? Looking [...]
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8/07/10 iSkin intros premium iPad cases Duo and Vu
ISkin Inc., recently announced two new premium protective covers for the Apple iPad — the iSkin Duo and the iSkin Vu. Duo = one-piece silicone skin design with Microban® antimicrobial protection, dock-friendly, side grips, two-tone color scheme, protected volume, home and sleep ...
8/07/10 Give Your iPad a Retro Look with a CoolDecal Sticker
You can cover up the black Apple logo on the back of your iPad with a rainbow Apple sticker from CoolDecal for a cool, retro look. The sticker is opaque, so the colors should be true and bright. The sticker is only $3.50, so I don’t think it’s going to cover the entire back of [...] ...
8/07/10 Keep cool this summer with your own slushie machine
During these balmy summer days there’s numerous way to keep cool and refreshed, but what better way to do it than with your very own slushie machine!That’s right, thanks to the guys over at SlushieMakers you can now own your very own, retro looking, table top fruity ice drink ...
8/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $125 off a HP Pavilion dm1 11.6in Dual-core Laptop
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a HP Pavilion dm1 11.6-inch Dual-core Laptop featuring AMD Neo Mobile processors starting at $549.99 – $100 off instant rebate – $25 off Coupon Code = $424.99 with free shipping. HP is also offering free 320GB hard drive upgrade ($25 value), 4-year ...
8/07/10 Bayer?s Didget Blood Glucose Monitoring System for Kids
If you have a child with diabetes, you know how vital frequent blood glucose checks are for his or her health. However, kids often resist these checks because they hurt. Bayer has developed the Didget Blood Glucose Monitoring system that gives kids an incentive to do frequent blood ...
7/07/10 Vuzix Wrap 920 ? One step closer to VR?
Remember those virtual reality headsets that Hollywood teased us with for years? Looks like Vuzix may have taken a step or two closer to making them a true reality. Feast thine eyes (pun intended) upon the Vuzix Wrap 920. Touted by Vuzix as the “world’s most advanced ...
7/07/10 LOOPZ ? Mattel?s New Game / Musical Instrument
LOOPZ from Mattel looks like a cross between a Simon game for the 21st century and a fun new musical instrument similar to one that I saw at the International Toy Fair this past February. First of all it’s a memory game that challenges you to repeat patterns of light and music by waving your ...
7/07/10 JHAudio JH|5 Pro Earphones Review
I have had the opportunity to try many high-end headphones and earbuds over the years; from the Bose QuietComfort 2/3 headphones to Future Sonics? atrio m5 professional earphones. I have become increasingly finicky and judgmental about which earbuds I use to listen to my music. My current favorites ...
7/07/10 USA.gov Apps for Mobile Phones
The U.S. Government has a small number of apps for mobile phones that allow you to do a variety of things. You can learn about product recalls, get information about TSA rules, news from the White House or the EPA, see the FBI’s most wanted, find and contact the nearest US Embassy from ...
7/07/10 IvySkin Introduces the iPhone 4 Reception Case
IvySkin has introduced its first in a line of protective covers for the Apple iPhone 4. Measuring in at a tiny 0.6mm thin, it utilized a crystal clear Polycarbonate material which is 0.8mm on the sides to clear contact with iPhone 4’s new antenna system and super thin 0.6mm on the back for ...
7/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $270 on a Lenovo G460 14-inch Core i3 laptop
The Logic Black Friday deal of the day is for a Lenovo G460 14″ laptop (model 06772GU) featuring Intel Core i3 CPU. With 4GB RAM and a 320GB HDD. Lenovo G460 now on sale for $849 – $50IR – $220 coupon code = $579 plus FREE Shipping. Deal ends 7/12 or … [visit site to [...] ...
6/07/10 IOGEAR Bluetooth Optical Mini Mouse Review
I’m always on the hunt for spacing-saving, lighter-weight gadgets for my gear bag. I’d been trying out a few different travel mice when a colleague at work showed me a ?little dinky Bluetooth mouse? he had just bought, which turned out to be the IOGEAR Bluetooth Optical Mini ...
6/07/10 IDAPT i4 Multi-Charger Compatible with iPad and iPhone 4 Now Available
You might remember Andy’s review of the IDAPT a few months ago. They have just updated this multi-charger with an extra USB port, a glossier and finish, and a few new features including compatibility with the iPhone 4 & iPad. The IDAPT i4 is available now in black, white or silver for ...
6/07/10 Affordable eReader
Aluratek?s ?Libre? eBook Reader Pro is being added to Borders? growing lineup of eReaders. Pre-orders are now being taken at www.borders.com/libre with shipments to begin on July 20. The Libre will be available at Borders for just $119.99, significantly lower in cost than many of the eReading ...
6/07/10 Android (EVO) Alternative Keyboards To Consider
The stock keyboard in the HTC EVO and some other Android phones is not generally considered to be the best on-screen keyboard available, but the good news is that it is that there are some good options out now. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Android related, ...
6/07/10 Easy wireless with iSkin Cerulean RX, TX
Dock. Pair. Play. iSkin makes it that easy to enjoy audio from speakers up to 30 feet away from your smartphone. Once plugged into your speaker system’s dock connector, the Cerulean RX waits to be paired with your iPhone or other Bluetooth-capable device — no drivers, downloads, ...
6/07/10 Limited Edition Sony Reader Pocket Edition Bundle
If you’re in the market for a Sony Reader Pocket Edition ebook reader and you like books by Elizabeth Gilbert, the new limited edition Sony Reader Pocket Edition bundle is for you. The bundle celebrates the “Eat, Pray, Love” movie premiere. You get the silver Pocket Edition ...
6/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Dell Inspiron 17r 17.3in Core i3 2.26Ghz Laptop + $30 Gift Card
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 17.3-inch Dell Inspiron 17r laptop (N7010) now available starting at $664.99 – $45 off = $619.99 + free shipping using coupon code. Customize and select the Inspiron 17r you prefer including with Core i5, more RAM, better graphics and more.The recommended ...
6/07/10 Wisair Wireless USB Audio/Video Adapter
Thanks to HDTV, we have more multi-media content than ever before, and its growing. But there are still issues: computer proximity, the bird’s nest of cables and whether you can even connect to your TV at all. To solve all that, Wisair introduces their Wireless USB Audio/Video Adapter ...
5/07/10 Texthook Smartphone Holder Review
When Julie asked everyone if they would like to review the Texthook, I immediately jumped at the chance. I thought it would be a great opportunity to review a gadget when I’m ‘out and about’, so to speak.I was quite intrigued by the Texthook to say the least. It’s a ...
5/07/10 What is that?
Sloppie photo-shop art not includedHint: I found this at a real brick-n-mortar store and have never seen it again. Too bad, cause it works pretty well.What do you think it … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, NewsTagged: What is that? originally appeared on ...
5/07/10 Shinnorie Introduces Water-Resistant Go! Sleeve for iPad
Typical waterproof fabrics are coated with a chemical that leaves the fabric feeling plasticy or rubbery. The Shinnorie Go! Sleeve for iPad uses new CrossClimate? microfiber fabrics that have interstitial areas that are smaller than water molecules, so water can?t penetrate the fabric. Air ...
5/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $350 off Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 14in Core-i3 laptop with 4GB RAM
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is for a Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 14-inch laptop, with special discounts on model 063347U. This notebook features new Intel Core i3-330M CPU along with 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD at 4.7lbs. Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 (063347U) on sale for $999 – $100IR – $250 coupon ...
5/07/10 BookLover Book Cataloging iPhone App Review
Avid book readers that like to keep track of the books that they have read and ones they want to read in the future need to take a look at Electric Pocket’s BookLover iPhone app. This is an easy to use application with a nice interface and a promising set of features. … [visit site ...
4/07/10 LifeSaver Water Bottle
If you are an outdoors(wo)man or a person who lives in an area with a lot of disruptions to city services because of weather, you may sometimes find yourself without a safe source of drinkable water. The LifeSaver 4000 Water Bottle from Hedonics is the world?s first all-in-one ultra-purifying ...
4/07/10 A Guitar Capo for the 21st Century
I don’t play my guitars much these days, but the SpiderCapo from Creative Tunings makes me want to. Even if you aren’t a guitar player, you probably already know what a capo is and does. It presses across the strings on a guitar fretboard to change the pitch of the strings. The ...
4/07/10 Charcoal Companion Steak Station Review
The Charcoal Companion Steak Station was designed to make your time at the grill more productive and relaxing by letting the Steak Station keep track of the meat temperature while you relax and enjoy your beer. So does it work? How does it compare to those digital meat thermometer forks that we ...
4/07/10 DriveSavers Data Recovery now for iPhone 4
DriveSavers, the first company to successfully perform data recovery on the iPhone’s flash-based memory, recently announced that its data recovery services are now available for Apple® iPhone® 4 and iOS 4. With 25+ years of experience recovering Apple data, DriveSavers is the only data ...
4/07/10 iPhone Backup Battery that uses EL Film
Brando never fails to impress me with the interesting gadgets and accessories that he finds to offer in his online shops. One of the latest is a 1000mAh backup battery pack for the iPhone (2G/3G/3GS/4). Besides adding extra talk time, music playback time, etc, the most interesting feature of this ...
4/07/10 Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Case for iPad Review
If you?ve read the other entries in my unofficial iPad cases series, you know that my husband, Butch, and I both have iPads. We both use the Belkin Grip Vue case, but we both wanted sturdy cases to further protect the iPad while travelling with it. Butch found that the Levenger Grid-It Netbook ...
3/07/10 Buzzvoice 3 is ?Like Pandora for News & Blogs?
The BuzzVoice 3 app uses text-to-voice technology to convert top blogs and news sites into audio files that can be listened to on-the-go. Keep current on your favorite topics and multi-task in the car, at home, at the gym or anywhere. Express yourself by creating playlists, sharing stories ...
3/07/10 Hipstamatic: Vintage iPhone Pictures
Mobile photography just got a whole lot classier with the invention of digital photography app Hipstamatic. This vintage-inspired, old school photo app is easily the grooviest and most addictive app of its kind available to iPhone junkies. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: ...
3/07/10 ThinkGeek Aluminum Sound Tube MP3 Speaker
This little Aluminum Sound Tube MP3 Speaker from ThinkGeek is about the size of the tube inside a roll of toilet paper. It functions as an external speaker for iPods, or you can use it as a standalone MP3 player. ThinkGeek says that the tube delivers a big sound. It has a rechargeable ...
3/07/10 Wrapster keeps your earbuds organised!
Tangled up, messy earbud cords will be banished to the history books, thanks to the product development website Quirky.Those clever guys and gals who have designed some awesome gadgets have now produced a rather neat product that will help manage your earbud cords much more ...
3/07/10 Deal of the Day ? $470 off Vizio VF552XVT 55in 1080p 240Hz sps LED LCD HDTV
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for the VIZIO VF552XVT 55-Inch Class XVT Series TRULED 240Hz sps LED LCD VIZIO Internet Apps HDTV for $2,099 – $470 coupon code (expires July 7 or after first 175 uses) = $1,629 plus FREE shipping. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: ...
3/07/10 Motorola Droid X for Verizon First Looks
My birthday came a little early this year as I received the Droid X for review. I only get to keep it for a week, but I may be getting my own soon. This is essentially Verizon’s answer to the EVO. It has similar specs but doesn’t have the front-facing camera.As we have done in [...] ...
2/07/10 Sonos ZonePlayer S5 now in black
The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is an award-winning, all-in-one wireless music system. It features room-filling sound via 5 integrated speakers and 5 dedicated digital amplifiers, unlimited music via iTunes and many other internet-based providers, is controllable with iPhone/iPod Touch via a controller ...
2/07/10 HTC EVO Update Download Concerns
On Monday, June 28th, an over-the-air system update has caused problems for many users, from turning the EVO into a brick to messing with settings.Goodandevo reports an even dozen major concerns, ranging from the big (turning it onto a brick), to poorer 4G response, to just nuisance issues. Some ...
2/07/10 Free Anti-Theft Software for Your Mobile Phone from F-Secure
F-Secure offers Anti-Theft for Mobile to protect your contacts and personal files should your Symbian OS, Windows Mobile, or Android phone be lost or stolen. You can send an SMS message to lock your phone and keep it locked until you enter the correct password. You can use the locate feature ...
2/07/10 The KIN is Fin?ished
Good bye, sayonara, far well, adiós, nice knowing ya Kin. The tween/teen generation for which the Kin was targeted has spoken and they did not embrace the Kin as Microsoft had hoped. The socially included phone is being rolled off due to lack luster sales, which may be due to the fact that it ...
2/07/10 Deal of the Day ? Save on a Lenovo ThinkPad T410 14.1in Core i5 Laptop
The LogicBUY deal of the day is a 10% stackable Coupon Code for a Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Core i5 (or Core i7) Laptop. This deal: $1,295 – $346 – 10% stackable Coupon Code (expires July 7) = $854.10 with $10 … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the ...
2/07/10 Amazon Upgrades the Kindle DX
Amazon has just announced a new and improved version of their larger eBook reader, the Kindle DX. It has an improved screen, better battery life, free worldwide connectivity and is available in dark gray (to list some of the upgrades). Amazon’s Kindle continues to be the iPad’s biggest ...
2/07/10 Phubby Wrist Cubby for Your Phone
The Phubby Wrist Cubby is a Lycra/Spandex fabric wristband that holds your cell phone or your iPod at the ready while you engage in sports or go about your day. The Original Phubby is made of a non-transparent fabric in a variety of solids or patterns. The Phubby Sport uses a mesh fabric ...
1/07/10 Better than wearing a candle around your neck?
The eco-friendly citronella oil mosquito repellent wristband from SourceSquare contains no DEET. It uses 100% natural Citronella oil, which is non-toxic and is safe to use by small children. These adjustable bracelets claim to be effective for up to 240 hours. I’m wondering if they just repel ...
1/07/10 USB Chatman Review
These days, there are more and more youngsters using the internet. I should know, my oldest child is almost 8 years old and he’s always on the web.He was recently chosen, along with a few of his friends, to help update his school website, so he likes to logon from home to check out how ...
1/07/10 Charge while you walk with nPower PEG
Tremont Electric has developed the nPower® PEG (Personal Energy Generator), a small, lightweight device that recharges your hand-held electronics from the kinetic energy you generate while walking, running, or biking. Slip it in your backpack, briefcase, or purse and go about your daily ...
1/07/10 Cutesy Speakers from Speakal
If you happen to have $99.99 of disposable cash and have always dreamed of a 2.1 speaker system that just happens to look like an apple and two flowers, today is your lucky day! it iPom from Speakal has the 12W subwoofer in the bottom of the apple and can play music from a USB [...]
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1/07/10 ElementCASE Debuts the Vapor Case for iPhone 4
The people at ElementCASE continue to crank out some really stunningly designed accessories for some of our favorite gadgets. I recently reviewed their Joule iPad stand and today they are announcing the Vapor iPhone 4 case. Available in anodized Black/Black and Black/Pink with other colors coming ...
1/07/10 Deal of the Day ? ViewSonic X Series VX2739WM 27? 1080p LCD Monitor
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a ViewSonic X Series VX2739WM 27″ 1ms HDMI Full HD 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ 4 port USB-hub300 cd/m2 DC 100,000:1(1200:1) Built-in Speakers for $395.99 – $96 off Coupon Code (ends 7/8) = $299.99 + Free Shipping. … [visit site to read more] ...
30/06/10 Be a conformist with Pivot Power from Quirky
The clever folks at Quirky have just released Pivot Power: A Creative Outlet (which just might be the best product tagline ever), an adjustable electrical power/surge protector strip that flexes around furniture and corners to conserve space. Bending into circular, semi-circular, zig-zag and of ...
30/06/10 FuelDoctor Fuel Saving Device Review
The FuelDoctor FD-47 is a device that can help increase fuel economy by conditioning electrical signals (e.g., aberrant noise, harmonics, spikes). It consists of a set of electronics filters encapsulated in a shell that is inserted into the cigarette lighter of the car. The concept is sound: ...
30/06/10 Magellan Launches Rugged, WaterProof ToughCase for iPhone & iPod Touch
Magellan has announced their new rugged and waterproof ToughCase for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The case meets IPX-7 waterproof standards which enables your device to be submerged at a depth of 1-meter for up to 30 minutes. The integrated 1840 mAh battery will double battery life and the built-in ...
30/06/10 Emerald Observatory App for iPad
The Emerald Observatory app for iPad from Emerald Sequoia LLC is a clock and so much more. In addition to the 12-hr and 24-hr analog time, you can see a heliocentric orrery (display of planets in orbit around the sun) and their rise/set times and altitude and azimuth. You can determine the ...
30/06/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $900 on a Samsung UN55C7000 55in 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 3D-capable Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV for $2,799.99 – $900 off coupon code: UN55C7000 = $1,899 + Free Shipping. Features 4 HDMI inputs, Internet TV: (YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Video on Demand, FaceBook); 3D-ready, Ultra-slim design with ...
30/06/10 Timbuk2 Custom Laptop Messenger Bag Review
When I find something I like, I tend to stick with it for a long time. Case in point, the Timbuk2 messenger bag. I reviewed their classic messenger back in 2005 and carried it everyday till I reviewed their laptop messenger bag in 2008. You guessed it, I’ve been carrying that one for the past ...
30/06/10 A Sound System on Steroids ? The Bosch Power Box 360
Built for the job / construction site, the Bosch Power Box 360 is one tough radio / sound system. It was first introduced in 2004, but has been updated with two new models that retain the signature roll-cage design. Both have a 5 speaker design with an integrated sub woofer. They have a special ...
29/06/10 Help fund education with KKi Steven knitted laptop sleeve
Let’s face it. Our gadget lust is largely a selfish urge. But what if we could buy a product that would not only sate our gadget appetite, but also help someone at the other end of the supply chain? The Steven laptop sleeve from Krochet Kids intl (KKi) is one such product. The ...
29/06/10 Verifone PAYware Mobile iPhone Credit Card System Review
Accepting payments, especially credit cards, is very common these days. Restaurants, stores, gas stations, and even some vending machines accept credit cards as a form of payment. But most of the time you see these credit card swipe machines in mid-size to large businesses and not so often in ...
29/06/10 Amazon Announces Kindle Reader Software for Android
Amazon announced a free Kindle reader for Android. You can access the Kindle store from your Adroid device, and books you buy will be delivered wirelessly. If you have multiple Kindle devices, Whispersync will automatically synchronize your last page read and annotations between devices. The ...
29/06/10 JayBird Sportsband Headphones have a Retro Style with Modern Features
The JayBird Sportsband headphone may look retro, but don’t let the 80’s style fool you. These are Bluetooth headphones with apt-X audio feature that provides CD quality sound. Priced at just $99, they come in nine color schemes: limonade green, sonic blue, orange crush, runner’s ...
The Logic Black Friday Deal of the Day is on an HP Pavilion dv7t Select Edition with the latest Intel Core i5-i7 CPUs. This 17.3″ laptop has 1600×900 resolution, free 6GB RAM upgrade free, 500GB HDD. At 1.26″ and 7.9lbs this laptop is still portable enough to move around the house. ...
29/06/10 Fight Power Suckage with Belkin?s Conserve Valet
In an effort to continue the fight against vampire power suckers, Belkin’s new Conserve Valet power station gives us an energy efficient way to charge up to four of our electronic devices at a time. The benefit of the Valet is that it shuts itself off once all the connected devices have been ...
29/06/10 Snag a copy of ?The How-To Guide to Windows 7 ? Free eBook?
The How-To Guide to Windows 7 – Free eBook [affiliate link] is practical guide on accomplishing everyday tasks in Windows 7, including finding and managing files, networking, wireless, security, and more.There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The Gadgeteer to ...
29/06/10 Levenger 10? Flak Jacket for iPad and Netbooks Review
click for a larger viewThis review is going to be short and sweet. The 10″ Flak Jacket from Levenger is a protective sleeve for a netbook and – you guessed it! – the Apple iPad. It’s a simple product made to do a simple job – protect your device. How does it ...
28/06/10 Flashlight or lantern? Bring both in one
‘Round these parts, with summer comes camping, and with camping comes gadgets. And one gadget no camper should be with out is the flashlight…or is it the lantern? With the UCO MightyMight Compact Lantern and Torch by Industrial Revolution, you get both in one device. With an LED ...
28/06/10 Win a Lenovo A70z All-in-One Desktop PC!
Starting today, 21 web sites will be giving away a brand new Lenovo A70z all in one PC exactly like the one I reviewed here a few weeks ago. The Gadgeteer is lucky enough to be the first site to start our contest! The other sites will have their own type [...]
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28/06/10 Fascinations City Lights Globe
The Fascinations company offers ”wonders created by physicists.” Their City Lights globe is a little different from most globes. There’s a light source inside that illuminates the major cities on earth. The globe automatically rotates on its axis, as ...
28/06/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $50 on a HP ENVY 14 14.5in Core i3/i5/i7 Laptop
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a HP ENVY 14 14.5-inch Laptop now shipping, starting at $1,099.99 – LogicBUY exclusive $50 off Coupon Code = $1,049.99 with free shipping. Deal ends 7/3 or … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day ...
28/06/10 A plunger for your iPhone
Check it out, it’s an itty bitty plunger that can be used as a stand for your iPhone (or any other device with a slick surface). It’s called the iPlung and looks like a miniature toilet plunger, which might turn off some people. But I think it’s cute as a button. You can’t ...
27/06/10 USB Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse from Brando
Click to enlargeThis new USB keyboard and optical mouse from Brando are made of eco-friendly bamboo. The keyboard has 106 keys and works with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Linux. It is 15.6″ X 6″ X 0.8″ and weighs 1.9 pounds. The USB optical mouse is 4″ X 2.5″ X ...
27/06/10 TEC Accessories Inchworm and P-7 Suspension Clip Keychain Tools Review
If you’ve ever visited the EDC Forums, you might come to the conclusion that the keychain is the new toolbox. They have a whole topic dedicated to keychain tools where people post pictures of their 10 pound keychains In the interest of adding just a little more bulk to the EDC enthusiast ...
26/06/10 DIY Dice Handbag Kit
If you are equally handy with “needle, thread, and battleaxe”, you can make yourself a D20-shaped handbag (called a dice bag, if you’re male). The ThinkGeek kit contains all the components you need to make the bag; you just need to supply the sewing machine, thread, iron, and ...
26/06/10 Ionic Clean Washing System Review
The HomeRight Iconic Clean Washing System is a large blue canister that takes your tap water and turns it into de-ionized (DI) water. The canister has a 20 foot hose with a soft bristle brush attached, and a three way (Off – Bypass – DI) switch on the end. You’re supposed to be ...
25/06/10 Smart Chime Wireless Pet Doorbell
The Smart Chime wireless doorbell from SmartHome has a push button for people, as you’d expect, and it also has a special paw-shaped doorbell trigger for your pet. You’ll hear a musical chime when the door button is pressed. You can set the pet trigger to “dog” to hear a ...
25/06/10 SoundPaper App for iPad
SoundPaper is a powerful note-taking app for iPads. While you are typing in notes and using the drawing tool to add sketches, SoundPaper is recording audio so you don’t miss a detail. During playback, you can tap a word or a sketch, and SoundPaper automatically advances the audio playback ...
25/06/10 Seasoned Musician Reviews the Eigenharp Alpha
I covered the Eigenharp late year in a short news item. At the time I thought it looked like the coolest electronic instrument that I’d ever seen. Way way too spendy for my blood though at over $6,000… So I put it out of my mind till I received an email the other day from [...] ...
25/06/10 Oberon Design iPad Cover Review
Oberon Design makes beautiful embossed leather cases and covers for journals, agendas, and similar personal accessories. In recent years, they added covers for ebook readers. Julie reviewed the Oberon covers for Kindle and Kindle 2. I have an Oberon Design purse, a wallet, a small and a large ...
25/06/10 Deal of the Day ? Dell Inspiron Zino HD 1.5GHz Dual-core AMD mini Desktop PC w/ 3GB Memory
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a Dell Inspiron Zino HD mini Desktop PC with 1.5GHz Dual-core AMD Processor, 3GB DDR2, 250GB Hard Drive and Radeon HD 3200 for $333.99 – $55 off – 25% coupon code (expires 6/29 or sooner) = $209.24 + $9 shipping. Available for online customization and ...
25/06/10 MoreWireLess Bluetooth Online Video Series
MoreWireLess is a video series produced by Broadcom, the leader in Bluetooth technology. This series has been developed to educate consumers with simple instructions on how to use the most popular Bluetooth devices on the market. So far they have 2 videos available, but plan to have a new video ...
25/06/10 Turn your iPad into a Shield
The Onhand X-Band from TKO Solutions is a holder for your iPad that consists of four leather corner loops that are connected to a neoprene and nylon X shaped strap. A user can slip their hand under the strap to give them an easier way to hold the iPad in one hand for presentations or [...] ...
25/06/10 Booq Reinvents the Messenger Bag
Messenger bags have been around for close to 200 years. Booq’s new Mamba Catch takes the classic style and kicks it up several notches to bring it into the 21st century. The Catch is a unisex laptop messenger bag with pockets galore (over 20 of them!). The one thing it doesn’t have ...
25/06/10 Let the Flood of iPhone 4 Cases Begin
AG Findings Unveils their new line of cases for the Apple iPhone 4. From Left to Right, we have the Vandelay Case which is offered in multiple colors and patterns. This case has a two-piece design that provides the ability to dock the phone without removing it from the case. It also includes a ...
24/06/10 CODi Dispatch Vertical Laptop Bag Review
And so, the Gadgeteer Bag Lady falls in love again. The CODi Dispatch Vertical Messenger Laptop bag is yet another move in the right direction towards forward thinking accessories manufacturers who recognize that not everyone carries around a full sized laptop. … [visit site to ...
24/06/10 Deal of the Day ? Save $65 on Samsung 2494LW 23.6-inch 1080p LCD Monitor
The LogicBUY deal of the day is for a 23.6-inch Samsung 2494LW 1080p LCD Monitor for $229.99 – $65 coupon code (expires June 25) = $164.99 plus FREE shipping. Also features 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, ultra-slim design and 5ms response … [visit site to read more] Filed in ...
