What comes to mind when you think “lap desk?” If you’re like us, you’re probably picturing a large-ish laptop that tends to get really hot and often burns thigh skin to a crisp when using it on your lap. Lap desks tend to provide better cooling, more convenient viewing angles, and keep the hot laptop…
BlackBerry Charger Getting Redesign with Pearl 9100
With the recently-announced BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, RIM will be updating the power plug charger with a USB cable and wall adapter for easier packing. Those of you who have any Apple products will be familiar with the design, and even older BlackBerry users might remember a miniUSB wall adapter RIM used to provide. The…
Retro Sci-Fi Trek Communicator Case for the Trekkie in You
OK Trekkies, it’s time to purchase your ultimate cellphone case. Designer Coolbeans 717 on Etsy has been up to it again, and this time it’s the ‘Retro Sci-Fi Trek Communicator Case’ up for grabs. Styled to look like the one found in the original Star Trek series, this case (or pouch) will house not only…
iPhone App Replaces Stompbox, Adds Guitar Effects
If you’ve been interested in obvious music production capalities of the iPhone, you’ll probably like the AmpliTube iRig. Although not available quite yet, the app, when combined with a special plug in the 3.5 mm headphone slot that splits off to your amp and your guitar/bass, provides access to a wide variety of effects. Out…
Exploded View of the iPad Immortalized on New T-Shirt and Poster
So late last night, I took my iPad apart and put together piece by piece… Layed out the components and sketched up an exploded view of the device. OK… NO, not really, but if I did, it might look something like what you see on the t-shirt and poster above. Available at ExplodedPad for $19,…
BookArc iPad stand is affordable AND cool
If you’ve been looking for a stand for your brand new iPad, here’s one worth considering. First, BookArc looks cool (or at least me thinks so); and at $39.99 – it won’t break anyone’s bank. And yes it can make your iPad look like a photo frame while also allowing you to charge it. Here’s…
Apple files for ‘Made for iPhone’ trademark
Well, it’s not a big surprise, but Apple has filed for a “Made for iPhone” trademark. It’s not surprising because it already has trademarked the “Made for iPod” label that accompanies approved accessories and the iPhone is rapidly becoming an important part of Apple’s business – the company’s iPhone OS devices now account for about…
StealthArmor rolls out metallic iPad protection skins
Looking to protect your iPad from the many pitfalls of daily use? There are a lot of iPad skins out there, but there’s only one company that offers a faux carbon fiber skin for your iPad. That company is StealthArmor, and they’ve just launched their latest line of metallic skins to protect your shiny new…
Etch-A-Sketch iPad Sleeve Protects Your iPad in Fuzzy Layers of Felt
Most iPad owners will be searching for optimal protection for their new ‘magical’ devices. When I bought mine, I decided to pick up the stock Apple iPad case, and overall I’m quite happy with it. However, if I had the option to pick up an Etch-A-Sketch iPad case when I was busy purchasing… I would…
OtterBox Launch ‘Pink is Strength’ BlackBerry Curve Commuter Series Case to Benefit Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
New from OtterBox comes the ‘Pink is Strength’ case for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8530. The new cases are part of the OtterBox ‘Commuter’ series, and pack all of the usual protective features you’ve come to love. There’s the self-adhering screen protector, the shock-absorbing silicone skin, and finally the very hard and durable polycarbonate…