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Latest News Jun 2, 2011 BlueStacks plan to enable running Android Apps on Windows machines It seems that all the cool applications these days are for mobile platforms. One of the items in the Google I/O keynote was the announcement of the availability of ... Read more... �� �� �� �� A Ceiling Fan with Light for Your Tent If you like to camp without roughing it too much, you might like to add a ceiling fan with light to your tent.  The Camping Tent LED Ceiling Fan Light ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Verbatim's Easy Riser Bluetooth Mouse Adjusts to Fit Your Hand The Easy Riser Bluetooth mouse from Verbatim requires no external receiver and works with PCs, Macs, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices like the Motorola Xoom tablet.  This high-resolution Laser mouse is ultra-slim and designed to fit into small places.  Its compact size doesn’t mean you’re doomed to cramped hands, though, because a switch on the bottom allows you to adjust the height of the mouse to best fit your hand.  It can be used left- or right-handed, and software lets you assign functions to the scroll wheel to customize it for your needs.  It also has a battery-saving sleep mode.  MSRP is $29.99, and it can be purchased from Amazon, B&H, and Fry’s Electronics. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource iPad Tips and Tricks â€" Free Video Training Tutorials In iPad Tips and Tricks, Mac productivity expert Christopher Breen provides essential tips and techniques for getting the most out of the Apple iPad. Deal of the Day – Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Gaming Smartphone from Verizon Today's LogicBUY deal is the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY smartphone for Verizon for $99.99 with free shipping.  This is the first Sony Playstation-certified Android smartphone. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Jabra Extreme Bluetooth Headset Review I recently reviewed the Jabra Wave Bluetooth headset, which I totally love.  But before that, Jabra had sent me the Jabra Extreme by accident.  The Jabra Extreme has great features and works just as well as the Jabra Wave.  Let’s give it a look, too. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Updated Commodore 64 scratches your 80′s retro itch Ah, the 80′s.  Neon fashions.  Big hair.  And the heady days of the personal computing explosion, including the venerable Commodore 64.  That’s 64 ... 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. Pretty Up Your Cables with Leaf Ties If you’re tired of plain cable ties, check out these Leaf Ties.  You’ll get 12 cable ties in a package that are strong, permanent, secure, weatherproof, and easy to remove.  You can use them to corral your cables, support a young plant in your garden, or even to identify your luggage.  They come from a UK company called ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Deal of the Day – Dell 24" 1080p LED-backlit HDMI LCD Monitor plus $100 Gift Card Today's LogicBUY deal is the 24" Dell 5ms 1080p LED-backlit HDMI LCD monitor (model ST2420L) for $259.99 with $100 gift card ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary App for iPad with Voice Lookup Merriam-Webster already offers their Collegiate Dictionary as a $25 app in the iTunes app store.  This free iPad app gives you access to the complete Collegiate Dictionary, and it gives you functions that the paid app doesn’t have.  I’m not the best speller in the world, and it’s sometimes hard to look up a word I don’t know how to spell, but the free app has Voice Lookup so I just say the word I need. 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