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Latest News May 23, 2011 Brennan JB7 Music Player This is the first I have heard of this device, but The Brennan JB7 is a music player that apparently has been available in the UK for a while. They now have a US web site at ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Soundmatters FoxL Personal Audiophile Loudspeaker Review One of the benefits of doing gadget reviews is coming across a product that is so cool, so unexpected, and so jaw-dropping that it's almost magical. When you first see the small ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Samsung Central Station: An External Screen and Wireless Laptop Docking Station Samsung has recently released 23” and 27” SyncMaster displays as part of the Samsung Central Station series (which was first introduced in CES’11). The Central Station uses UWB wireless technology to connect to a laptop, like the Samsung Series 9 that comes with built-in UWB. If your laptop doesn’t have a built-in UWB support, you can use the USB dongle. The Central Station will identify the laptop when it is near to it, and will operate as a wireless display and docking station. The Samsung Central Station is a LED LCD display with 1080p resolution (1920�1080). The base of the display operates as a docking station, and is equipped with HDMI and VGA outputs, a speaker port,  an ethernet port, and 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 (to achieve full USB3.0 you will need to use the upstream USB port and connect it to a USB3.0 port on the laptop). ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource Your PC, Inside and Out: Part 1 - Chassis, Power Supply and Motherboard This guide is written a little more towards the budding computer buff than the expert or the complete beginner, but there should be something for everybody. Dry-All First Aid Kits for Wet Electronics Just last week, we had to replace a laptop because my daughter had somehow gotten a little moisture in hers.  It’s shocking how much damage can be done by just a small spill.  Unfortunately, ... Read more... �� �� �� �� ChillTab Universal Tablet Stands from ChillBed Industries These aluminum stands from ChillBed Industries are designed to hold any tablet.  They work with iPad, iPad 2, Xoom, Galaxy Tab, Playbook, and other similarly sized tablets.  The ChillTab2 Tablet Stand (top) can hold the tablet horizontally or vertically, and it even works with cased tablets.  The ChillTab4 is a 4-position stand that holds the tablet horizontally or vertically in upright or reclined positions.  Each stand is about $41.50 from the ... 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 Underground Guide To The iPhone Read about the basic user interface and a ton of incredible iPhone features you would've otherwise missed. This guide explains in detail how to perform both the very simple and the most tedious tasks. Find out how to get your hands on fresh applications, how to keep your device synchronized and even how to jailbreak your iPhone! Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0 Logitech is introducing a Bluetooth keyboard for tablets running Android 3.0.  The compact keyboard has media keys to make controlling playback of music or videos easier.  It comes with a cover for travel that converts into a stand for your tablet.  You can support your tablet in horizontal or vertical orientation with the stand.  The ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Deal of the Day – New Motorola DROID X2 Dual-core Smartphone for Verizon Today's LogicBUY deal is the brand new Motorola Droid X2 phone for Verizon for only $149.99.  Features: Android 2.2, 4.3" qHD (960 X 540) display, dual-core 1GHz processor, 8MP camera with Dual Flash, HDMI Mirror Mode to connect to a TV or monitor, 3GB mobile hotspot capability, and 8GB built-in memory (expandable via microSD).  Use the coupon code to get a free 4GB SD card. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Awaken on the Dark Side This Star Wars figure is a lamp, MP3 player, and an alarm clock all packed into one cute – er, menacing – Darth Vader.  The lamp stands 11.5″ tall and is 6″ in diameter.  The lamp has a standard 120V power plug, and it uses 3AA batteries (not included) for clock backup.  You’ll need to supply your own 25W E26 Type G bulb for the lamp, too.  There’s also a 3.5mm jack in the figure’s foot so you can plug in your MP3 player and use Darth as an external speaker.  If you don’t want Darth Vader, Boba Fett is also available.  The ... 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