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USB LED Desk Lamp
Altec Lansing unveils Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system
Poor Little Fish Sink
Verizon Wireless to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab
Aquatina Collapisble Water Bottle
Renewable Energy Racers Set
Jot keeps your cords in place
Gadget Thumbnails for 16-Sep-2010
Signal Boosting Wi-Fi Antenna
Twistits help you get more organized
Toshiba rocks with new BDX3000 Blu-ray model

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 04:45 PM PDT

Working in the dark is no fun, and while we understand that you sometimes need to get work done in bed with your partner trying to get some much needed sleep, surely a little bit of light will help? After all, this compromise won’t flood the whole room with light, just a small section of it. Being powered by USB, you can easily connect it to your notebook’s USB port and its dozen LEDs will come to life. With the ability to be rotated up to 270° to be at the perfect angle just the way you like it, you can also opt to have it run off a trio of AA batteries whenever a powered USB port is not available. At $9.99 a pop, it will cater for your basic illuminating needs, but don’t expect to perform surgery under it.

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Altec Lansing unveils Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 04:30 PM PDT

Altec Lansing is an old name when it comes to the world of audio peripherals, and today the company has done it again by unveiling its altest Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system. The Octiv Duo will also ship with a free Music Mix App that allows multiple device households to play as well as charge their iPod and iPhones simultaneously, a feature that is worth looking into considering most of us often return home after a long day outside with an exhausted iPhone. Regardless of whether you are one half of a couple, have roommates around or are part of a larger family, the Octiv Duo will be able to deliver crystal clear sound while charging and sharing playlists from two devices at once. Have a third device lying around somewhere? Fret not – the integrated USB port will do the trick for charging said device up, while expanding the musical player options with aux-in connectivity.

The Altec Lansing Octiv Duo might be big on functionality, but it is small in size, so don’t let the diminutive form factor fool you in any way. Coming in a low profile compact wedge design, the Octiv Duo will be able to find a niche for itself (no pun intended) even in limited spaces such as corners in the kitchen or on the nightstand. For couch potatoes, the presence of a full-featured remote is heaven sent, since it allows easy playlist access and control from across the room without having to leave the safety and comfort of the couch.

As for the free Music Mix application, it is capable of shuffling songs from both players, enabling users to easily set the percentage of music played from each iPhone or iPod while docked. Apart from that, you will also benefit from the inclusion of a free Altec Lansing Alarm Rock app that will add a fully functioning alarm clock capability to the Octiv Duo, turning it into the ultimate multi-tasking device. No longer do you need to subject your ears to the incessant ringing of an old school alarm clock, as you can now select your favorite audio files and songs to wake up to. Expect to see the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo hit the stores from October onwards for $99.95 a pop.

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Poor Little Fish Sink

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 04:25 PM PDT

Visualization is always a handy way to teach new concepts and get people to reconsider their habits, which is the idea behind this Poor Little Fish Sink. As you take longer and longer to wash those hands, the fish water appears to get lower and lower. It’ll be a big reminder to shut off that water before it causes any harm. However, thankfully the fish is never actually in danger of running out of water.

It has some hidden plumbing that lets the water drain a bit, up to a point. Then it’ll very slowly fill the tank up again to keep the fish safe from going into shock. Sure, people will eventually figure out that the fish is completely safe and they can wash their hands as long as they like, but it’s a nice reminder for those that are trying to remember to conserve waster. This is a concept design by Yan Lu, so right now it’s not actually up for sale.

Source: Geekologie

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Verizon Wireless to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 04:15 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks set to make a splash in the world of tablets that has so far been dominated by the Apple iPad, although there is a fair number of other brands around, but those did not really make the cultural as well as numerical impact that the iPad did. In fact, recent statistics has shown that the iPad actually cannibalized up to 50% of notebook sales for certain retailers in the US, which is a whole lot when you think about it. Whoever said that the tablet market was a niche one, and it was separate from the notebook/netbook demographic? Well, the Galaxy Tab on paper does look like a champion, and it is set to arrive Stateside via Verizon Wireless in the coming weeks. More details on its brilliant hardware in the extended post, so read on.

Make no mistake about it, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will come with a brilliant 7-inch touch screen display, running on a 1.2GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application processor to deliver users with a robust HTML Web browsing experience regardless of where they are (subject to battery life and Internet connectivity, of course). Not only that, since it will arrive via Verizon Wireless, it will also be accompanied by other exclusive applications such as V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video on Demand, V CAST Song ID, VZ Navigator – stuff that normally come with smartphones. Verizon knows that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, which is why they have also thrown in games such as “Let’s Golf” and “N.O.V.A.”.

The Galaxy Tab aims to make strong sales figures this holiday season, being marketed as the perfect traveling companion where one is able to download a book to the Kindle eReader, or tune in to Slacker Radio for a different kind of listening experience with more than 100 radio stations to choose from, or even view a movie thanks to its generous display which works much better than a regular smartphone display. The mobile multimedia experience is further enhanced thanks to full support for Adobe Flash 10.1. Apart from that, you get a 3-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, where the latter is used for video chat purposes. 2GB of internal memory can be expanded via a microSD memory card slot, while Wi-Fi connectivity helps you stay connected to the Internet whenever there is no 3G signal. No word on pricing, but we hope the future weeks will shed more light on this.

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Aquatina Collapisble Water Bottle

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 04:14 PM PDT

Wandering around at fairs and festivals in the August heat can be an exhausting and a very dehydrating experience. Usually, by the time I get my hands on an overpriced bottle of water it seems like those numerous water fountains I had walked past just disappear. Instead of having to buy a bottle of water every single time you need one, you could just pick up this little bottle.

It completely collapses, so it won’t be so obnoxious to carry around. If you’re out hiking you can fill it up before you leave and once you’ve polished off the water it just slips into your pocket. It’s BPA and PET free, so it’s safe to use time and time again. The bottle holds 500ml and can collapse down to 30% of its size. When he was selling just the prototypes they were selling like crazy at about $8 a piece. These are now in the production phase and expected to hit retailers sometime this month.

Source: GeekyGadgets

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Renewable Energy Racers Set

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 04:00 PM PDT

Have a heart for the environment and want to go green with your gadget purchases? Then you might want to seriously consider the Renewable Energy Racers Set the next time you want to give a gift to your kids or grandchildren. These remote controlled racecars will be powered by three different renewable energy sources, where you can choose from a miniature windmill, a solar panel, and a hydrogen fuel cell. Basically, the whole idea behind this set is to demonstrate the possibilities of harnessing the power of the wind, sun and water around us for sustainable energy. Both wind and solar stations are capable of delivering up to 20 minutes of racing time from a 10to 30 minute charge, depending on wind speed and brightness of the sun. As for the hydrogen fuel cell, you get five minutes of run time from a three-minute charge. Each $89.95 purchase comes with a simple remote which has left/right and forward/reverse controls that work within a 10-foot radius. Neat!

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Jot keeps your cords in place

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 03:21 PM PDT

I don’t know how many times I’ve gotten my latpop all set up and ran the cord behind a hotel desk only to bump the magnetic connector and watch the cord fall down behind the desk. Since this doesn’t use an adhesive, you can use it in multiple ways and when you need it somewhere else you can pop it off of the surface without causing any damage to that spot.

This can hold keys, your pens and any cords you’re concerned may fall down into a dark crevice the second you unhook it. It is even a tight enough clamp that you can hold single pieces of paper. Since it does use a suction cup you’ll only be able to use it on a smooth and flat surface. These come in mixed colors, so you don’t actually get to pick a color preference. You can buy them individually for $4.95 through Dream Farm.

Source: Bookofjoe

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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:01 PM PDT

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Signal Boosting Wi-Fi Antenna

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 06:30 PM PDT

If you happen to live in an area where getting good Wi-Fi reception is nigh impossible, what solution is there for you? We dread to think of the kind of place which you will need to stay at if you can’t even receive a Wi-Fi signal from the next room (maximum security prison, anyone?). Well, good thing there is a solution even if you stay in a nuclear bunker – the Signal Boosting Wi-Fi Antenna. We hope that this $59.95 device will certainly work as advertised, where it is touted to increase your home computer network’s wireless speed and reliability in areas of weak signal strength. This patented device will come in a spatially-diverse design that has been specially optimized to receive signals in all polarizations, where a spherical signal pattern goes about capturing weak signals that lesser antennas drop, resulting in better reception, which will be especially beneficial for streaming video. It can hook up to your current wireless router, replacing only the physical antenna so there is no need for software installation or reconfiguration.

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Twistits help you get more organized

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 06:15 PM PDT

While many devices these days have taken the wireless route, that doesn’t mean we are already able to live the wire-free life. Hence, cables are still part and parcel of your everyday life, and sometimes just like the experiences that we go through, it can twist and end up in a tangled mess. To get more organized, why not enlist the help of Twistits? These fast, flexible, and reusable cable organizers will come in packages of 20, but we aren’t too keen on the idea of choosing from either black or white colors. Still, we can’t really argue with the $8.99 price point although those living in less developed countries that have a weak currency might shun this and prefer to rely on rubber bands instead since those are a whole lot more affordable. Basically, Twistits are reminiscent of phone cords of yore, where they can be used to secure all kinds of cables and cords in your home or workspace.

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Toshiba rocks with new BDX3000 Blu-ray model

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 06:03 PM PDT

When the PS3 first came out, it was touted to be one of the most cost effective Blu-ray players on the market, and Sony was right about that. Well, fast forward a few years and you have Toshiba’s BDX3000 arrive for $249.99, where it is not only capable of handling all your Blu-ray collection, but it will also deliver Full HD Blu-ray 3D playback alongside a suite of streaming content, comprehensive audio support, and complementary design. Purists might argue that this is the Blu-ray player to get, although we still think that the Sony PS3 delivers much more value for your money at a price point that is not too far away considering the fact that you can play high quality visual games on it, and the PS3 itself will be getting stereoscopic 3D movie support in the next firmware update (version 3.50) that will come in the near future.

With the BDX3000’s ability to handle Blu-ray 3D Discs, it will definitely go a long way in augmenting its broad range of features. Similar to other Blu-ray players from Toshiba, this model will also come with Wi-Fi connectivity to provide you with wireless access to streaming movies, television shows, music, and more. All it takes is but a single push of a button for you to retrieve content from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, Netflix, VUDU, and Pandora in an instant. Of course, if wireless connectivity is not your thing, it will also come with a standard Ethernet connection for those who want surefire quality.

Other specifications and features include Full HD 1080p resolution at a smooth 24fps, the ability to upconvert standard DVDs to near HD quality, playback support of video, photos, and music from a USB or SD/SDHC card on a connected HDTV. You can also access bonus features (BD-Live and Bonus View) with its Internet connection, including social networking and chat features, interactive websites and games, unique trailers, or commentary from directors, the cast, and more, as available on select Blu-ray discs.

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