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SWITCH 8 SOLAR RECHARGING KIT

November 15, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

While Ringo Starr gets a little help from his friends, Goal Zero’s new Switch 8 portable Solar Recharging Kit will keep your USB gear charged up with a little help from the sun.

Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit can bring back a dead smartphone instantly and replenish your battery in less than three hours. After utilizing all eight watts of lithium-ion battery power, recharge the Switch 8 on the go with the portable Nomad 3.5 Solar Panel in about six hours or from any USB source in less than four hours.

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SanDisk solid-state drives now more affordable storage solutions

November 14, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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If you purchase a MacBook Air, newer MacBook Pro with Retina display or an ultrabook these days and chances are the storage is a solid-state drive (SSD). Compared to traditional magnetic drives that have spinning platters and floating heads, SSDs have no moving parts. Of course being a newer technology, SSDs have had a much higher cost per megabyte compared to standard hard drives, but with prices falling and their significant advantages, they may now be worth looking at for your storage needs.

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Free Windows 8 e-books yours for the asking

November 9, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Windows 8 Dummies

Whether you’re using Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 or maybe even Mac OS, if you’re curious about what Windows 8 might have to offer you, Dell is offering up a free pocket electronic version of a reference guide covering Microsoft’s latest operating system, entitled Windows 8 for Dummies, Dell Pocket Edition.

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G4TV Canada: PadPivot NST turns lap into a tablet desk

November 7, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

PadPivot NST

iPads and other tablets have become so versatile, they can now be used almost anywhere but sometimes holding them for long periods of time or keeping them in a place or at angle to effectively use them can be a challenge. This is especially true where the only available surface is an arm, a leg or a lap; like in the back seat of a car.

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CanoeTech: Navigate your smartphone from your SmartWatch

November 7, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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Some people thought that wearing the iPod nano as a watch on your wrist was a pretty cool thing. And it was. As we rely more and more on our smart phones as a one-stop shop device having the ability to access some of its features while still in your pocket is a good thing. So Sony has developed the SmartWatch, which allows you to some extent to navigate your smartphone right from your wrist.

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Mini lineups for iPad mini but enthusiasts still arrive early

November 2, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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The lineup scene at the Apple Store at Edmonton’s Southgate Centre early this morning certainly looked nothing like days gone by, but still, some die-hards camped overnight to be one of the first to get Apple’s first 7” wonder.

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A Porsche Design stainless steel BlackBerry?

November 1, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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We’ve seen gold plated iPads and diamond encrusted iPhones, so why not a cool funky luxurious BlackBerry for that special someone? BBM enthusiasts, you will be happy to know that you have not been forgotten.

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Canoe Tech: A look at Apple’s new offerings, iPad mini and more

October 26, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

AppleiPadMini Apple’s October event was more than spooktacular! It included the unveiling of a new iPad mini as well as a new MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display as the rumour mills had predicted and a whole lot more. Apple took the opportunity to offer some interesting upgrades to some of their software as well as unexpected update of the new iPad as well as a refresh to the iMac and Mac mini lines.

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Duracell’s battery technology guarantees life up to 10 years

October 19, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Duracell with DuraLock - COPPERTOP

Company’s waiting and you’re scrambling around the house looking for batteries. You find a 4-pack with 2 left in your junk drawer next to some old candles but sadly they’ve gone way past their best before date. Sound familiar? Help is on the way! Duracell has added DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology into their batteries that guarantees up to 10 years of power preservation depending on battery type.

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Wicked Audio Solus DJ headphones make a loud statement

October 12, 2012 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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Headphones have become somewhat of a piece of apparel and sometimes it’s not only how they sound and what they do that’s important but also how they look. Wicked Audio has taken all of these things into account and created theSOLUS DJ Headphones. Solus is Latin for “be yourself” and wearing these will no doubt make a personal statement.

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