05.14.2008
Have you ever seen something that was just so darn cute that it brought tears to your eyes? I know it was probably something legitimately touching and precious like a baby consoling a grandparent or a puppy curled up next to a kitten that had you reaching for the tissues, but for me, what pulls at my heart strings are these adorable, adorable, adorable petite panda cell phone charms.
Yes, you read that right. A photo of a dozen variously posed 1.18" to 1.57" panda bear charms makes my eyes well up. Whether it's the fact that each one has a ring bolted into the top of its head so that it can dangle oh-so-callously from a cell phone, the powerlessness I feel in not being able to select which panda to save (Strapya World chooses one at random), or that the $3.11 handset accessories are currently sold out is to blame for the waterworks is something only my therapist can discover.
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Tags: charms
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05.13.2008
I don't know anyone who couldn't use this mini battery pack from Kensington. Not only does it power and charge your iPhone or iPod, it's small enough to slip in your purse so you'll always have it with you.
It extends play time up to 30 hours of music (nano 3rd generation only), 6 hours of video, or 3 hours of talk.
The rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery pack comes with a retractable USB charging cable for recharging the battery pack, and the LED battery meter displays the remaining power level . If you let the battery pack run out you're on your own. $49.99 at Kensington or Amazon.
Posted by Evan
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Tags: batteries chargers
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05.12.2008
I already own the original black OtterBox rugged Defender case for my iPhone because it provides drop, shock and bump protection, but I've never been crazy about the way it looks. Now Otterbox is offering the case - plus an iPod Nano 3rd Generation number - in pink to benefit the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. 10 % of the purchase price will be donated to the Cancer Crusade "to support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved."
What's to Love:
- There are 3 layers of protection; a clear Polycarbonate sheet with high performance hard coating that offers chemical and abrasion protection.
- Hi-impact Polycarbonate skeleton.
- Silicone skin to absorb bump and shock. (Though the company specifies that these are not water-proof, my experience indicates they're water resistant.)
- All ports remain accessible through convenient Silicone plugs so you can sync and charge your iPhone right through the case.
- Included with the case is a holster style belt clip, for those who swing that way.
It's PINK!
And best of all, part of the proceeds go to support the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. There, I made it a guilt-free purchase. $49.95 at OtterBox.
Posted by Evan
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Tags: cases iphone pink
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05. 9.2008
Was that meant to be a tongue (cord) twister ? Probably. And I must confess that I it was extremely difficult for me to pronounce it straight even once.
But that doesn’t have any bearing on what the product called Knit Komputer Kord Kozy can do for your computer’s power cable. Because, the designer of this brilliant product seems to have gotten it right. Completely. The hand-knit Knit Komputer Kord Kozy can shield the power cable within and gently guide it to the power slot. And if that’s not appealing enough, this cover (made from high quality ribbon-style yarn) can also be custom ordered in any color or length you need. A wonderful idea to deck out the power cord. Get yours from Etsy. Shipped at $4 within the U.S. and $10 for other countries.
Via DVICE.com.
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05. 7.2008
Make Mom blush with these gorgeous earbuds from V-MODA which are available starting today. And it's not enough just to be beautiful, they're also some of my favorite for sound fidelity. (I own the VIBE modaphones in Gunmetal Black, and Red Roxx. I know, I know, I'm so spoiled.)
As with the entire audio line, they're light-weight, fit comfortably in your ear, and are noise-isolating.
VIBE Blush earbuds are now available for $101 (a nod to the landmark Highway 101 that runs past V-MODA’s Hollywood Hills headquarters) at all Apple Stores, as well as online at Shop V-MODA.
Posted by Evan
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Tags: earbuds mother's day
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05. 7.2008
Hello Kitty has always been a lot of things to a lot of people: casually cute, adorably addictive, freakishly frightening, you name it. Sure, she's clawed her way past countless characters backed by Sanrio and somehow managed to get her mouthless mug stamped onto every product imaginable, but the demure feline is nothing if she's not environmentally responsible. Yes, friends, Ms. Kitty has officially achieved superstar status. She's finally met and teamed up with the hottest powerhouse known by everyone in the world: the sun.
The result of the dynamic duo's new partnership is this Hello Kitty solar charger ($160). The built-in 1200mAh lithium battery receives a full charge through six hours of sunlight (ah, teamwork) or an hour of outlet time (so much for loyalty) and can charge a variety of small electronics via USB. Cool, I mean, hot!
Via Crave.
Posted by Jenn
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05. 6.2008
Stay connected to your cell, VoIP, or landland hands free with Plantronics Calisto Pro handset/headset. A nice device that lets you move around freely without losing your signal. If you're in the market for a new Bluetooth headset and you happen to also make a lot of VoIP or landline calls, this is a remarkably good deal.
Calisto Pro includes a USB port that lets you connect to your PC (sorry sad Macs, the world is still an unfair place) to sync your Outlook contacts in a matter of minutes (the handset has the capacity to hold up to 200 Outlook contacts with three phone numbers each).
Excellent feature set includes:
* Works up to 300 ft away from the base
* 8 hours of talk time, or 240 hours of standby time, per charge
* Handset features a speakerphone
* Noise-canceling microphone and extended mouthpiece
* Single-stop charging base uses a Wi Fi friendly DECTT 6.0 technology for excellent call clarity, a USB port for easy Outlook contact transfers and VoIP PC connectivity, compatible with Skype and Yahoo Voice.
* Base measures 8.1" x 6.1" x 3"
* Handset is 4.3" x 2.2" x 1.3" and weighs 4.5 oz.
* Headset is 5.4" x 2.2" x 1.1" and weighs .65 oz.
Price: $248 at Amazon.
Posted by chrissie
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05. 1.2008
I’ve owned a handful (literally) of cell phone headsets, they’ve all met their unique demise – my adorable dog chewed up two, one was so small that I don’t know what happened to it, and the other was rolled over while I was sliding around in my chair at work. If you can be more responsible than me with a nice headset, splurge and purchase Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset.
The good stuff:
* Nealry weightless (weighs 8 grams)
* AudioIQ technology for automatic noise control for clear calls
* Multipoint technology to switch between calls on two Bluetooth devices
* Bluetooth version 2.0+EDR with connectivity for phones and hands-free car kits
* Up to 5 hours talk time and 5 days standby time
* Sassy leather carrying case comes with rechargeable battery for powering headset
Price:129.99 at Amazon.
Posted by chrissie
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04.28.2008
Impress the heck out of your friends in the car pool with the Aura Mobile BT, a Bluetooth enabled product that turns your mobile phone, PC or Mac (for VoIP calls), or cordless home phone into a conference phone. It easily picks up conversation in the backseat (so be careful) and has surprisingly good sound quality. The 3 watt amp and dual speakers ensure enough volume to fill a car or conference room. (With hands-free law in effect, I'm keeping mine in my car.)
There's no software to install and everything you'll need is included in the package, even the car charger. Echo and noise cancellation help keep the calls clear -- even better than on my cell phone. My only quibble is that it's clunky; even though it comes with a visor clip, it kept sliding off, so now I have it balanced in the cupholder.
Sells for $129 at Spracht, and is also available at Amazon..
Posted by Evan
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04.23.2008
When it's not playing music or a video for you during sanctioned "breaks" at work, what is your iPod nano doing? Considering how brazen it became after slimming down, my guess would be that it's just lounging on its back and falling asleep due to inactivity.
It's time to teach that lazy player a lesson. I mean, if you have to work, why shouldn't it? Snap it into one of these apple-shaped kickstand hard cases ($14) from USB Fever, set it up next to your computer, navigate to the Photo menu, and press play. Voila! Your nano is now serving as a digital photo frame instead of dozing off and contributing nothing to society. And by "society," of course I mean your entertainment needs.
Available in pink, black, crystal clear, and apple green.
Via GeekAlerts.
Posted by Jenn
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Tags: ipod
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