If the idea of carrying a pad of paper, an eBook reader, and a netbook sounds like two too many things to carry, then you might be the target audience for the Android based enTourage eDGe. The enTourage eDGe is a dual-screen, WiFi-enabled device that has optional access to 3G networks for fast and easy data transfers.  The left side of the enTourage eDGe features a 9.7” diagonal e-paper display, serving as an e-reader or notebook that comes with many built-in applications.  The enTourage eDGe allows users to read e-books in PDF and EPUB format and take notes or draw diagrams for easy storing on the device while they are top-of-mind, such as during a class or meeting. … The right side of the enTourage eDGe is a 10.1” LCD screen equipped with a touch screen interface to easily browse email, surf the Internet, watch movies or listen to MP3s. The enTourage eDGe supports Bluetooth® keyboards so users can conveniently type notes, emails and IMs.  These two unique screens also work together to help individuals access information faster. For example, a user can highlight a word from the e-paper screen, and drag it to a Web browser on the LCD [...]

Anyone who has played at least a few hours of Dragon Age: Origins knows that over the course of the game certain areas become overrun with Darkspawn and are no longer accessible. The announcement of the first DLC since the launch of the game pretty much tells you that Ostagar is once such place. Read on for more details!… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Remember the various Audobon Nature Guides? The books that detailed every type of bird, mammal, tree, or flower? Well, the Audobon Society has went and gone mobile. Now you can just whip out your iPhone to be one with nature. Not only can you access the most comprehensive information about the natural world right at your fingertips, you can take advantage of the the iPhone’s GPS and interactive features to make the most of your outings — and share the experience with friends and family. The next time you go for a hike or take the kids camping, you can whip out your iPhone to drop some nature-knowledge. Since it’s coming from your iPhone, it’ll also earn the “cool” factor. Interested? Hit the jump to see more app details and the full press release.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

The holidays are approaching. It will soon be time… To trim the tree… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

When it comes to video cameras, some of us here at GD are old enough to remember when they were practically the size of shoulder-mount 3/4″ tape video cameras. (Well, some of us are old enough to remember movie film cameras that you had to wind up with a key, but I digress.) But we are in the 32-Gigabites-in-your-phone era, and so digital video cameras have been shrinking and shrinking.  While they’re not quite the size of hiding them in your shirt-buttons yet, Brickhouse Security has taken the idea a long way in that direction with their new Mega Mini Spy Camera Ultra. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be spending copious amounts of time with the family.  After you’ve polished off that second — or sixth – helping of turkey, watched the last of the football games on television, and heard all of Uncle Tommy’s old college fraternity stories, you may want to get out of the house for a while.  Why not go enjoy a movie?  The holiday season will have more than a few flicks that you can take in with the family…and guess what?  You can use one of our favorite BlackBerry apps, Poynt, to take care of all the hard work. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

image courtesy of my-pc-nerd My heat broke a few weeks ago; luckily it wasn’t too cold in New Jersey and the heating company fixed it quickly. After worrying about keeping everyone in the house warm, I did worry about what would happen to the various electronics. Fortuitously, Drive Savers has released a list of tips on how to keep your electronics from getting frostbite.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

A few weeks back I finally broke down and got a MiFi.  Yeah, you’ve certainly read plenty about the  mobile hotspot device.  I got to put the MiFi to the test over the last few weeks.  While I own a separate 3G aircard, and have tethered my BlackBerry using Tetherberry to frequently to surf when a good (free ) wireless hotspot was not available, I have to say…the MiFi is all that! In fact, I hear Judie’s got one on the way — so you know it’s good. So, what do I like about it?  During my week-long trip last week the MiFi proved itself… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

One of the cool things about the new Nintendo DSi is the DSiWare feature that allows you to run apps and expand the functionality. As I mentioned in my ‘After a While’ Review, so far I have been largely underwhelmed with the releases, but it looks like things are starting to pick up! Read on for more details!… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

The folks at Truphone are giving everyone in the US another reason to be thankful over Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day, November 26, from midday through midnight (GMT) (translation: EST- 7am-7pm, CST-6am-6pm), MST-  5am to 5pm, and PST- 4am-4pm) ,  people can make free phone calls using their Truphone application. From their web site: Call anyone You can call any US landline or mobile/cell phone • Call everyone Make one call, make several calls. You can make as many free calls as you want, within those 12 hours. • Open to all Whether you’re new to Truphone or already using it, you can make free calls, no matter where you are. • Continue reading on Gear Diary …

How many times have you called someone from your mobile phone instead of sending an email because you didn’t want a “paper trail?”  Maybe because you didn’t want an email to be forwarded on because the information was confidential.  Perhaps the message you chose to conduct over a direct phone call from your mobile contained key product or shipping dates.  Perhaps the information was a bit more sensitive. We’ve all likely done it at one point or another — picked up the phone instead of pressing “send” on an email because we believe it’s more direct; and, frankly, we often believe it is more secure. Last week I posted an update on Cellcrypt, a company who specializes in securing voice traffic on mobile phones through their unique peer-to-peer device application.  Cellcrypt had just released it’s application for the latest Bold 9700, Curve 8900, and BlackBerry Pearl devices.  My original take was, just a bit, tongue-in-cheek.  It seemed a bit of a niche product, securing mobile to mobile voice calls.  Well, last week I got the chance to sit down with Kathleen Peters, Cellcrypt’s General Manager for North & South America, and got an eye-opening view of the Cellcrypt solution.… Continue reading on [...]

According to Proporta it’s a fact that your mobile phone has about 25,000 germs on its surface at any given time where as your toilet has only 47. To help protect yourself against those nasty germs Proporta has developed a new iPhone case made from anti-microbial materials.  The silicone case, which is made from Steri-Touch material, comes in black with a gray interior. The case is super light weight and adds little or no bulk to the overall feel of the phone. The anti-microbial case, which comes with a lifetime warranty, is available for $20.95 by clicking here. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Watched the Google announcement yesterday?  Intrigued?  Well thanks to gdgt you can now download a VMware or VirtualBox Image of the Developer Preview of Chrome OS.  You must have an account on gdgt to get it, but once you sign on it’s a 331 MB download away.  Since this is a early version, expect bumps.  Gear Diary can’t be held responsible if it doesn’t work.  Thanks goes to Lifehacker for posting about this.  Go here to get the VM and try it out!… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Why wait for Black Friday to pick up that HDTV you want? Gearsponsor LogicBUY has found this deal on the Panasonic VIERA TC-L32X1 32-inch LCD HDTV w/ iPod Dock. The 32″ flat panel HDTV with integrated iPod dock can be yours for $359.99 after $230 of instant savings and by using a $10 Coupon Code (EMCMMMX22). You’ll even get free shipping. GearDeal- Panasonic VIERA TC-L32X1 32-inch LCD HDTV w/ iPod Dock for $359.99 from GearSponsor LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Office Mobile 2010 Beta has appeared in the Microsoft Marketplace. However, it will expire on April 5, 2010. It will uninstall any previous versions of Office Mobile as well, but if your device came pre-installed with Office Mobile, it will not be affected. It seems that there are a couple of new features, particularly with Outlook. You will now be able to group messages to a contact, which will make your Inbox tidier. Features:- View and edit your Microsoft® Office® documents with confidence. Stay connected to work from anywhere with SharePoint Workspace Mobile. Stay connected to work from anywhere with SharePoint Workspace Mobile. Use PowerPoint Mobile as a presentation aid. Continue reading on Gear Diary …