The Highs: Superior sound quality; several tips for perfect fit; retains Apple volume-pause/mic control The Lows: Great sounds aren’t free The Verdict: Finally, a pair of in-ear headphones that are the equal to your iPhone or iPod Touch! I love my 3rd gen iPod Touch – as well as my 2nd gen Shuffle for use [...]
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If you want to be able to access key documents (itineraries, personal information, pdfs, etc.) on your iPod Touch – whether you’re in a WiFi hotspot or not, check out the MiGhtyDocs app. MiGhtyDocs enables you to view all of your Google Docs (Word, Excel, pdf; the only issue I have run into is with [...]
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A couple of weeks ago I spent a few hours at DEN, and in a moment of weakness, ended up paying $7.99 for a T-Mobile daily hotspot fee. Aaarrgghhh! Yes, I carry a Blackberry and it’s great for quickly checking emails, but it’s awfully limited when it comes to truly working on, and exploring, the internet. I had tried to figure out a way to tether the Blackberry to my laptop, but it wasn’t possible as we were transitioning to a new provider & new phones. With my new Blackberry Tour and a simple program from Verizon, I’m now able to surf the net…
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I thought I’d post this here and on the Forum as this offer at sellout.woot.com will last only as long as supplies hold out… Note that this is a refurb; click on the image to see all the details. I have no connection to Woot or Acer. Join the forum discussion on this post
Although Lee Valley Tools has traditionally focused on the needs of woodworkers and gardeners, their line has expanded over the years to include a number of neat products appealing to a much broader audience. These are perfect little gifts for coworkers, close friends, and of course, yourself.
The following descriptions are from the Lee Valley site; click on any of the images to see the item there…
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In the interests of sharing other apps that we all enjoy, I thought I’d share one that I’ve used for several weeks now, and have become mildly addicted to: Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima Brain Exercise uses a series of 15 brain teaser games which can be both loads of fun and completely maddening. When [...]
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