Chrono iPod Nano Strap: Watch It

Published in Digital Trends | On September 27th, 2011

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Many times in life it’s all about maximizing everything we’ve got to the fullest. The Chrono Leather Strap is all about maximizing every feature of your new iPod Nano, and looking great while at it. Using the analog watch display function of the Nano, Chrono transforms your portable music device into an impeccable, attention-grabbing wristwatch.

The 6th generation Nano’s back clip perfectly fits Chrono’s custom-designed center slot. No-frills assembly is a matter of clipping the Nano onto the strap. The Nano’s buttons, along with the earphone jack, are fully accessible when the device is paired with Chrono, and the Nano will stay firmly in place while worn – just watch it.

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Remember the original headphones, with their gigantic ear-speakers and dirty sound that you had to fix somehow with a never-ending cable… Nowadays, we can enjoy clear, crisp sound, on the go. And the JayBird Sportsband is probably one of the best headsets you’ll ever see (and hear).

This is something special: you can enjoy your music wirelessly in CD quality thanks to apt-x, which cleans up, adds depth, bass and treble to your Bluetooth music. It has adjustable band and rotating earpads for a comfortable fit, 8-11 hours of music/talk time, great stereo sound and a set of controls with a concealed microphone for calls. With this headset you have sound control.

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Adonit Writer for iPad: Express Yourself

Published in Digital Trends | On September 11th, 2011

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Don’t get me wrong, iPad is indeed one of the best things out there, however, we have to admit – when we really have to type, it’s a bit hard. The Adonit Writer is actually one of the coolest, efficient add-ons you will ever see – a Bluetooth keyboard and folio for your iPad.

The keyboard glides along a magnetic strip, allowing for unlimited screen angles while maintaining stability. The sleek aluminum body with scissor action keys gives your fingers the perfect touch for typing. Writer knows when your keyboard should sleep, so it conserves your battery for when you need it the most. The LED indicator tells you when you’re powered up, or need to replace your battery. All of this means you are free to express yourself, whenever you want.

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How come Murphy’s Law arrives exactly when we fear it the most… Ironic, isn’t it? The day you’ve decided you’d be home early and have a nice quiet evening, is exactly the day that you didn’t charge your iPhone and got stuck with your car in the middle of nowhere without a battery. The Icon Power Pack for iPhone and iPod will make sure you’re always prepared for any manifestation of the dreaded Murphy Law.

This is an external backup battery, giving you portable, additional power for all generations of iPhone and iPod with the standard charging port, including the newest iPhone 4.

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I’ve heard that some radio stations in the east coast play great music and have some awesome talk shows. The only problem is – I live in the west coast, and I don’t have the time to sit near my laptop all day long to catch these stations on the internet.

Well, thanks to the M-Wavio WiFi Internet Radio, from Mutant, I don’t have to do that anymore, as I have over 12,000 radio stations from all over the world available for me. I can sort stations by region, by country and even by genre. Plus, the list of radio stations is automatically updated every time I turn it on. Heck, with FM reception, I can even listen to local radio stations. It’s like having a whole world of frequencies.

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Check out the CableClip from the great guys at Bluelounge. It seems like in modern times, we can’t find anything in all this cable mess. If you have a jungle of cables underneath your table, it means you need the CableClip’s help.

These multi-purpose clips keep all sizes of cables tidy and untangled. For the home, office, workshop and when traveling, CableClip manages your cables in a simple and fun way by keeping cables accessible and organized. Simply take your cord and wrap it around CableClip – the cord is the core.

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When it comes to your iPad, you need the very best, A class quality and design. For that you’d need the A-Frame iPad Stand. This is a stylish tabletop stand that will help you get the most out of your iPad, wherever you use it. The aluminum frame swings open to hold your tablet upright, in either portrait or landscape view — perfect for watching video or viewing pictures.

You can also close the legs and lay the stand down to hold your iPad at the perfect angle for desktop surfing, reading or gaming. The non-slip rubber cradle accommodates Griffin’s flexible and hard-shell cases and many others. In addition, it allows easy access to iPad’s dock connector for charging and syncing. Needless to say this is A class quality.

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The reality is that our entire lives are literally stored on our mobile. Everyone we know, everything we plan, all our notes, our entire lives are “saved” on this little device and without it – we’re lost. We have to have a backup plan, something that will come through for us when we need it the most. And when do we need it the most? When the battery is dead, of course. The ifuel external battery pack and charger will literally save the day for us and will keep us “alive” for extra 38 hours! First aid when you need it the most.

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It is the little things that count the most, don’t we all know it? Like the small shelf we need to put our mobile while it’s charging. Check out this stylish mobile phone charger tray from Menu – a simple yet elegant solution to hide untidy cords while charging your mobile.

It’s made of titanium coated stainless steel with silicone and plastic, and it actually looks like a miniature version of a modern chair, but don’t be mistaken – it fits almost any mobile phone and any charger. The Charger Tray will have your mobile hang in style, safe and protected from any unwanted accidents.

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Nest iPad Stand: Anywhere It Goes

Published in Digital Trends | On June 28th, 2011

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Part of being practical is always looking for an item that blends in easily in any surroundings and maintains its effectiveness. This colorful iPad stand is exactly that. Time after time design shows us that simplicity is the key, and Nest is no exception. no wonder it’s the ultimate place for you to rest your iPad (or any other tablet for that matter).

Either horizontally where the rubber lining cushions the backside or vertically where the hidden cradle slides out and holds it in place. When not in use it blends in synonymously to any environment as it cradles your keys, mobile phone, USB, business card or any other small necessities. Nest is a compact solution that does not call too much attention or distraction from your workspace. Anywhere – it goes.

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Basically all alarm clocks work the same: at a specified time they start making so much noise that you get up just to shut them off. This is all very well for normal, disciplined people, but for those of us who like to sleep-in, it doesn’t really work.

Over the years I have become submissive to the “rule of the alarm clock” but I still find myself in situations where I have managed to completely ignore the “bells and whistles” and blissfully oversleep. There are thousands of different alarm clocks on the market but they all work in the same way: you set the time you want to wake up and then they pester you till you do. Alice Wang, a graduate of MA Design Interactions at the Royal Academy of Art, decided to re-explore the concept of the alarm clock.

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Are you ready for of the coolest, most thrilling toy you’ve ever seen? The AR.Drone Quadricopter is a high-tech device combining the best of many worlds, including modeling, video gaming, and augmented reality.

It is the first quadricopter that can be controlled by your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, featuring a number of sensors, including a front camera, vertical camera, and an ultrasound altimeter. It generates its own Wi-Fi network to which you connect your iPod touch or iPhone to control. The front camera view is streamed to your piloting device display. The interchangeable hulls are designed for both indoor and outdoor use – are you up for the challenge?

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Digital photo frames have been around for a while. Most people I know have one (or more) because they received it as a present. After loading it once with pictures, they usually can’t be bothered to reload it again and it just “sits around” repeatedly showing a slideshow of one point in time. Eventually someone in the family gets frustrated enough to unplug the thing and add it to the “trendy gifts we got and aren’t going to use again” box.

Parrot have a few types of digital frames but the one I like the most is their newest addition: the DIA digital frame, developed in collaboration with Jean-Louis Frechin and Uros Petrevski of the NoDesign agency.

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Talking is free; however, if you get caught talking on your cell without hands free device while driving, it’s going to cost you a lot. The Evolution Bluetooth hands-free car kit is exactly what you need to keep yourself safe and keep on talking while driving.

With a very quick and easy set up, there are no apparent wires, once it’s installed and the engine starts, it immediately connects to your phone. Even by leaving the mobile phone in the bag, the driver dictates a name and is immediately connected to his correspondent. The car’s speakers transmit the conversation with perfect quality of sound. This is your freedom of speech.

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