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Latest News Apr 4, 2011 Logitech Alert 750i Master System Review Even though, we live only fifteen miles from downtown Seattle, my family and I live (in some peoples’ opinions) out in the sticks. We live at the end of a long gravel road. We can not see our neighbors or the county road we live on. My wife and I worry about security and have used ADT security monitoring for years. At least for our situation, I find their protection and service mediocre at best. So, I have been looking for (high-tech) alternatives to better monitor our property and house ourselves. There are many options to stream video to the internet. But few are designed to be more of a DIY home, web-feed monitoring system than just a pet-cam type of setup (although in recent months more have been coming to the market). Considering how integrated and capable it is, ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Saddleback Leather announces availablity of new iPad 2 case New iPad 2? Searching for a case? Love leather? How about the Saddleback Leather iPad 2 case? I reviewed their original iPad case and found it to have rugged good looks and great protection. The only thing missing from their new iPad 2 version is the nifty magnetic smart cover feature that will turn the iPad on and off when you open and close it. If you don’t mind that omission, the Saddleback case is available in 4 colors and can be ordered now for $104. What is your favorite iPad 2 case so far? I’m still rocking a Green Smart Cover for mine. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Send Greeting Cards from Your Android Device with SMSW!sh from Iconosys The SMSW!sh application for Android smartphones and tablets lets you schedule and send greeting cards for the cost of an SMS message.  The app from ... 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. Mix Monsters Covers for iPod Shuffle These cute little silicone monsters protect your iPod shuffle (4th generation) from bumps and scratches.  The Mix Monsters iPod shuffle covers ... 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... �� �� �� �� Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R Solarlink Emergency Radio Review After reviewing the Eton/Red Cross Aluminator Flashlight , I was happy to receive an Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R SolarLink Emergency Radio as a gift. Being a preparedness-minded kinda gadgeteer, I was really looking forward to adding this feature-filled gadget to my kit. ... 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. BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Available for Pre-Order at Office Depot I saw in the recent email from Office Depot that they are taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.  The PlayBook has a 1GB processor, 7″ touchscreen, built-in WiFi, and dual cameras for HD video conferencing.  The PlayBook supports Adobe Flash and offers seamless BlackBerry integration.  It’s available in 16GB ($499.99), 32GB ($599.99), and 64GB ($699.99) versions.  There’s a limit of one per customer, while supplies last. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Tom Bihn Breve Case for iPad and iPad 2 The new Breve case for iPad and iPad 2 from Tom Bihn is designed for people who want to minimize their burden.  Tom Bihn says the bag is designed to hold the iPad, charger, a phone, and not much else.  The case has U.S. 1050d ballistic nylon exterior and an interior of padded open-cell foam laminated to super-soft brushed nylon.  The main compartment has a zipper closure and holds the iPad or iPad 2.  Two padded, zippered pockets on the front are designed to hold a phone in one and charger, earphones, and the Tom Bihn Ultrasuede Screen Cloth in the other.  The Breve comes with a 1″-wide shoulder strap that can be removed to use the case inside another bag.  The ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Deal of the Day – HP Pavilion dv6 Quad Edition 2nd Generation Core i7 with Free Upgrades Today's LogicBUY deal offers savings on the new HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition laptop.  Options: 2nd generation Core i7 Quad cpu (Sandy Bridge) and 1GB Radeon HD 6490M GDDR5 graphics.  Features: Beats audio, USB 3.0, fingerprint reader, HP Coolsense technology. ... 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