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Latest News May 24, 2011 Apple's White iPhone 4 from Verizon Review Apple’s iPhone 4 has been out for a while now, and Julie did a great review of the AT&T black iPhone 4 when it was released.  Unfortunately, I'm a Verizon customer and had to wait through months of rumors before the iPhone 4 was available for us.  I was so close to my contract end, and therefore eligible for reduced-price phone upgrades, that I felt I had to wait a few months more.  My patience paid off, because the white iPhone 4 was released while I was waiting.  Finally my renewal time arrived, and I went in search of a white iPhone 4.  Luckily my Verizon store had them in stock! ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Deal of the Day – Dell Inspiron 560 3.2GHz Dual-Core Desktop + 18.5" LCD Monitor Today's LogicBUY deal is the Dell Inspiron 560 3.2GHz Intel Dual-core mini tower desktop with 4GB memory and bundled with an 18.5" Dell LCD monitor for $449.99 ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Brando USB Thermometer (Gold) This USB Thermometer from Brando lets you measure and track the temperature of your computer.  The software is for Windows XP/Vista/7 only, and it will log temperature data for a computer.  It can show graphs of current temperature or average temps, and it can show real time temp.  It can even send periodic emails with temperature information or send an email only when the temperature reaches an “alarm” level.  If you don’t want to install the software, simply press and hold for 3 seconds either the Caps Lock or Num Lock key to see the current reading.  The ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros The Proper Introduction to Windows 7 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 The Mac Manual This guide supplies you with numerous tips, tricks and free applications. Get the hang of the interface and discover what your Mac is really capable of. 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... �� �� �� �� 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