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.
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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Want to check out some of the new gear released at CES 2010? Amazon has assembled 149 of the hottest new camera & video products for your perusal… To see these hot new items, click on the image above or here: CES 2010 New photo & video products The Fine Print: this post contains an [...]
