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Latest News Apr 7, 2011 Your guitar's new BFF is the Strumbuddy Troubadour If you play guitar and also happen to own a smartphone like the iPhone, Droid X and others, or even the iPod Touch, the Strumbuddy Troubadour is a nifty bracket that you can attach to the headstock and then to the back of your device. You don’t have to use a special case with this product; the Strumbuddy has a really strong magnet that mates up with a metal disc that you place between your phone and the back of its case. Then you can use various guitar apps to help you play your tunes. You can even rotate the device 360 degrees. Interested? Hop over to the Strumbuddy site and order one for $29.99. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Hercules Introduces Their Latest Generation of eCAFÉ™ Netbooks The newest generation of the 10″ eCAFE netbooks from Hercules are very thin and light, but they aren’t light on features.  Both the Slim HD and the EX HD can playback 720p HD video, and both allow you to surf, check email, shop, and more.  They have 10″ screens, 3 USB ports, an Ethernet port, headphone and microphone connectors, and a card reader. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� STM Asks "Does This Case Make My iPad 2 Look skinny?" The skinny case from STM is a for the person who wants full coverage for their iPad 2 without adding a lot of thickness and bulk.  The skinny ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource Using the Magic Pocket: A Dropbox Guide This 36 page guide explains the benefits of using Dropbox, including syncing your files online and across your computers automatically, sharing files in a few clicks and backing up files online without having to think about it. OtterBox Commuter Series Case for the Samsung Fascinate Review I asked Julie if she had heard of OtterBox, a friend of mine has the Droid X and he has the Defender series case from OtterBox on his phone, and it looks indestructible. When Julie told me she could get me one to review for my phone I was more than happy to do it. OtterBox has been around since 1998 and according to their website motto "We've Got Technology Covered". After perusing their website I was amazed to see all the great cases they have to offer. I was actually given two cases to review the Commuter Case and the Defender Case for the ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Is That a Duck in Your Tub? Bath-takers of the world, no longer will you look upon your showering counterparts and their radios with envy! Your music can now blare loud and proud through your…”rubber” duckie!  The iDuck, besides being ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Deal of the Day – Dell Vostro 230 3.2GHz Dual Core Slim Tower with 21.5" LED-backlit LCD Monitor and 3GB RAM Today's LogicBUY deal offers savings on the Dell Vostro 230 with a 21.5" LED-backlit LCD monitor for $399.  This Vostro 230 slim tower has a 3.2GHz Dual Core cpu; the included monitor is the Dell E2211H LED-backlit LCD monitor.  This desktop features: 3GB RAM, DVD burner, Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), keyboard and mouse, 15-month Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services, and more. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource PC Security Handbook - 2nd Edition Defensive Computing Techniques to Help You Avoid Malware and Data Loss. Songbird Clear Sound Enhancing Device The Gadgeteer has discussed various gadgets and devices designed to make the lives of the aging safer and more tech-friendly.  The Songbird Clear ... Read more... �� �� �� �� 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. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� 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 ... 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