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Latest News Mar 1, 2011 Motorola XOOM Android Tablet Review For the past year, the most popular tablet on the planet has been the Apple iPad. I’ve been a huge fan of this device and have told more people than I can remember, that it’s my all time favorite gadget. That said, I’ve lately become more interested in devices running Android. My main phone is a Motorola Droid X and I’ve seen the applications for this operating system become better and better as the weeks and months have gone by. Can an Android tablet become my new all time favorite gadget? It’s very possible… and the new Motorola XOOM tablet from Verizon Wireless is the most likely candidate.  ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Protect Your iPhone 4 with the LifeProof Case The LifeProof Company has developed an iPhone 4 case that will protect your phone from dirt, snow, water, and shock.  The LifeProof iPhone 4 case ... Read more... �� �� �� �� High-Def Webcam from Microsoft Microsoft has introduced the LifeCam HD-3000, a high-def webcam optimized for use with Windows Live.  The 720p sensor records high-def video at 30 fps in 16:9 widescreen.  The camera uses TrueColor technology for bright, clear pictures, and the noise-reducing microphone means the sound is as good as the video.  Although it is optimized for use with Windows Live (Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, and video calling), it also works with Skype, Windows Live Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger.  The LifeCam HD-3000 will sell for $39.95. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource iPad Tips and Tricks â€" Free Video Training Tutorials In iPad Tips and Tricks, Mac productivity expert Christopher Breen provides essential tips and techniques for getting the most out of the Apple iPad. Deal of the Day – HP Pavilion dv6 Quad Edition 2nd Generation Core i7 with Free Upgrade to 6GB RAM Today's LogicBUY deal offers savings on the HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition laptop with the 2nd generation 2011 Core i7 Quad options. You'll get free upgrades to 6GB RAM and a free 750GB hard drive. Options for this laptop include: multi-touch screen, Blu-ray, fingerprint reader, and 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6570 graphics. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� WaterField iPhone Smart Case Review WaterField is a company that makes bags, sleeves and cases that protect expensive tech toys. I own two of their iPhone/iPod Travel Cases and still use the large-sized one (I outgrew the other one). This bag still looks almost brand new after two years of constant daily stuffing and re-stuffing. That’s amazing. So when WaterField sent me an iPhone Smart Case to review, I was interested. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Weekly Links – Did you miss anything on The Gadgeteer this week? If you don’t subscribe to our daily email newsletter or our RSS feed, you might have missed one of our reviews or news items. Don’t worry, you can catch up fast by checking out this handy list of everything we posted this past week. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource The Awesome Automation Guide for Macs This guide will be especially useful for Mac users who work several hours per day at their computers and constantly launch applications, click menu buttons, and save, locate, rename files and folders. You'll Get the Presents When You Celebrate Scottevest's 10th Anniversary! Scottevest has been supplying gadget lovers with well-designed tech clothing for 10 years, and they are celebrating this milestone with a huge sale!  You can save up to 40% on some of their most popular items as their way of saying “thank you” to their customers.  The ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Deal of the Day – New 2011 Apple MacBook Pro Laptops Today's LogicBUY deal offers savings on the new 2011 MacBook Pro laptops from Apple. You can save up to $150 on these brand new 2011 laptops. There are two configurations for the 13" and the 15" models and a single loaded configuration for the 17" Pro to choose from. Check out the above link for details on these deals. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Samson Zoom H1 Handy Recorder Review Recording microphones are common place these days.  They are on our phones, iPods, mp3 players and even on pens.  But usually these microphones don't result in the best audio quality from their built-in mono microphone.  That's where ... Read more... �� �� �� �� You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from TheGadgeteer.com. If you would like to manage your newsletter preferences or if you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click here. TheGadgeteer.com, Columbus, Indiana Contact: newsletter@the-gadgeteer.com