Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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Latest News Apr 6, 2011

Rokform – an iPhone and iPad stand from outer space

Alright, they are not from outer space, but they look pretty spacey right? The Rokform Rokstand’s are available in 2 versions: desktop and folding, made of anodized aluminum with sound enhancing speaker ports.  The desktop stand which is $169.oo has 6 viewing angles and can be used with the iPad. It’s available in a large selection of color combinations. The folding version of the Rokstand is priced at $119.oo and is available in 4 colors and has 2 viewing angles. ...

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True Utility Keychain Tools Review

A while back, I posted a news item about a small capsule-shaped lighter for your keyring sold by ThinkGeek.  Turns out the FireStash lighter is made by an English company called ...

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Keep an Inventory of Your Possessions with the GearID App for iOS

You know you should have an inventory of all your possessions for insurance purposes in case of fire, theft, or natural disasters.  However, it can be difficult to collect and maintain all the information you need for the inventory.  The ...

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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.

Cobra iRadar – Radar/Laser/Safety Camera Detection for iPhone/iPod Touch

Cobra is a company long-known for making radar detectors.  Now they are offering the iRadar system, which combines a Cobra detector unit with an app for iPhone and iPod touch.  The detector unit provides 360-degree protection from all radar and laser guns, and a city/highway mode prevents false alerts.  The iRadar app for iOS devices uses visual and audible alerts to notify you of speed and redlight-camera alerts, known speed traps, and dangerous intersections.  You can see a history of alerts on the map view, and you can control the detector functions from the iPhone/iPod touch.  The ...

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Deal of the Day – HP Pavilion Elite HPE-510t "Sandy Bridge" Desktop PC Core i7 + Blu-ray $709

Today's LogicBUY deal offers savings on an HP Pavilion Elite HPE-510t desktop with Intel Core i7 for $709.99.  This desktop includes a Intel Core i7-2600 quad-core processor with Turbo-Boost, plus free 6GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM in 3 DIMMs + 1TB 7200rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive upgrades, and it has been customized with a Blu-ray player and Lightscribe SuperMulti DVD burner.  You’ll also receive the following discounts with a PC purchase: FREE 15-month Norton Internet Security subscription, 35% off 21.5″  LCD Monitor, 57% off on an HP Wireless printer ($29.99). ...

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Declan Premium Microfiber Cloths Review

Everyone who wears glasses or owns electronic devices with screens or shiny surfaces knows the problems of keeping things clean without introducing scratches. The little freebie 2"X3" piece of microfiber cloth the manufacturer sometimes provides will clean, but it's too small to be effective. A variety of companies make larger microfiber cloths that are big enough to get a grip on and big enough to make cleaning items faster.  ...

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Featured Free Resource

Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide

Learn the basics of Windows 7 and apply them to customize your PC and work more efficiently with this free 385 page eBook.

Pure Evoke Flow Radio Review

This is a difficult review to write. Not because the Evoke is frustrating to use, because it can be or that it's wonderful because it can be that, also. What makes it hard is that the ...


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Deal of the Day – Apple Mac mini 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo with GeForce 320M

Today's LogicBUY deal offers savings on the Apple Mac mini MC270LL/A computer with 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo cpu.  Updates: NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics, built-in power supply, HDMI port, and SD card slot. ...


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Star Wars Popsicles – Saber-Lickin' Good!

This popsicle kit from ThinkGeek will be a hit with Star Wars Fans.  The kit includes 4 lightsaber hilts (2 Luke, 2 Vader), a molding tray, and recipes so you can freeze your own “lightsabers” from most any beverage.  The hilts have LEDs inside to illuminate the blade; each hilt uses 3 button cell batteries, which are included.  The hilts are 5″ long X 1″ in diameter; the popsicle blades are about 6.5″ long.  Recipes include flavors like “Chewbapple,” “Ponda Berry,” “C-3POrange,” and Admiral Ackbar’s favorite: “It’s a Grap(e)!”  The ...


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