Here’s a really quick deal from iSkin.

iSkin’s calling their solution to driving and talking.

Today only from 3 PM – 6 PM PST ( 6 PM – 9 PM EST) purchase an iSkin solo, solo FX, revo, revo2, fuze for iPhone 3G/S or Vibes and Vibes FX for Blackberry and get a free CERULEAN V1 bluetooth earpiece.

Visit the iSkin promo page for details, but act fast.

Why should the Palm Pre have all the fun when it comes to cordless charging? Well now, thanks to Powermat USA, just about any device can charge without being directly plugged into a power socket. And if you have an iPhone, iPod touch or Blackberry device, all you have to do to charge them is… well nothing, you just put them on the table.

Here’s a look at this innovative system…

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We’ve mentioned WildCharge – the company that allows you to use inductive charging with nearly any mobile phone or other power hungry gadget – before on Gear Diary, but tonight I realized we hadn’t given any coverage to Powermat, another company with a similar premise (but a better looking design).

What premise would that be? Why the one that says plugging your devices in to charge them is so passé; the idea that all you should have to do is lay your gadget on a mat to charge it, even if the trade-off is having to keep your phone in a special case so that you don’t have to fumble with cables. Using this system is definitely a convenience thing, but if you’ve ever fumbled in the dark to stick a charger jack into the bottom of your device only to have to turn on a light in frustration, or if you are tired of traveling with multiple cables, then you might appreciate this way of doing things.

Let’s peek at the company’s offerings, shall we?

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I have really been enjoying the experience of using the Blackberry Bold over the last few weeks. It is a fantastic device for e-mail and IM;and the integration with Google voice, while not as good as you’ll find on a device running Android, is quite good. I cannot see giving up my iPhone, but I am glad to have the opportunity to use both devices in parallel. While I have not gotten into the practice of surrounding myself with accessories for the device in the way that I have with my iPhone, I have discovered a few key accessories that enhance my experience of using the Bold.

Two of my favorites come from Case-Mate. One adds a tremendous amount of battery life the device, while the other merely enhances its appearance. Let’s take a look at both.

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I have used and reviewed a number of different device cases from Otterbox. They are always impressive cases that provide significant protection for delicate electronics. They do exactly what they say and then some. In fact, I have even submerged a device wrapped in one of their Armor cases in a glass of water to test it! I don’t recommend doing it, but when I did the case protected my iPod Nano perfectly!! Yup, Otterbox cases are the best thing going, but (and there’s always a but) they aren’t the most stylish of cases.

Well… they weren’t…

With the company’s new Commuter Cases all that is changing. I have been using the Commuter Case for Blackberry Bold; it provides great protection from bumps and bruises, and it looks good. No really, it looks good!

Let’s take a look…

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iFrogz has quickly become one of the leaders in cutting edge accessories for Apple product, Mp3 players and other electronics devices.

Their Ear Pollution line of headphones is one of the most popular headphone available on the market.

iFrogz recently released a new item in the Ear Pollution line, the iFrogz Timbre.

Available with or without an inline microphone the noise isolating ear buds are made with natural wood.

I was recently sent a pair by iFrogz to review.  Do the Tibre’s perform as good as they look?

Read on to find out.

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Do you want your phone to have its own identity?

Then perhaps it needs a Coveroo case.

Coveroo offers over 2,000 designs that it laser engraves onto the back of your cases.  Or choose a color design and it’ll be applied with a special process that makes it both durable and wear resistant.

You can also choose to truly customize your case by having Coveroo apply your own personal logo or picture to your case.

The Coveroo cases are available for most major cell phones including BlackBerry, iPhone, Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, HTC, Palm, and more!

I recently ordered a couple of Coveroo cases for review.

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Roger that…10-4!

OK, so my wife and I can sit for hours and watch cop shows…The First 48, Crime 360, Cops, Lockup, etc…and when I say hours I really mean all day! We spend a lot of time in Columbus, Ohio and like to know whats going on, mainly where is that police cruiser headed running lights and sirens! I guess we are nosy like that, but BBScanner fuels our need for busy body information.

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OtterBox continues to make some of the toughest cases out there to protect your mobile devices.  If you need device protection from drops, bumps, and just the daily grind of life — you’ll be hard pressed to find a sturdier all-round solution than the OtterBox cases.  They’ve been busy, too — coming out with new cases for the latest BlackBerry devices and expanding their case lineup to meet a variety of needs.  So which one is right for you?

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The new BlackBerry Tour has been out for a few weeks now on both Verizon and Sprint. This means it’s time to roll out the accessories for everyone to protect their device. While some people like to clip their BlackBerry devices into a holster for the world to see – I’ve started to us pouch type cases similar to this Outdoor / Wave case line from Beyza. I find it a lot easier to manage my phone is this type of case and I’m not constantly getting hung up by my case on my belt as I get into and out of my car. This morning I received an email from Beyza offering 20% off with discount coupon 1715. Cases are offered in the following color combinations (follow the link below for the images): Brown/Brown; Khaki/Tan; Dark Khaki/Tan; Orange/Tan; Brown/Tan; Red/Red; Yellow/Tan.

Beyza – BlackBerry Tour Outdoor/Wave Cases

OK, all you BlackBerry Tour owners (and fans).  Now you can protect your brand new 9600 (that’s the model number for the Tour ) from all those drops and bumps with the new OtterBox Defender Case.

OtterBox BlackBerry Tour Defender
MSRP: $49.95
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Beyza Cases makes fine quality cases for lots of different handheld electronics and Apple MacBooks.  I’ve owned a couple of their slim line series for my iPhone and found them to be attractive, well-made, and offering good protection.

If you’re a BlackBerry owner, you might want to check out the new Outdoor/Wave series of cases that Beyza just announced.  The Outdoor/Wave model is slipcase style, featuring a combination of canvas and leather on the exterior and padding on the interior.  Oh, and yes, the cases do support the BlackBerry sleep function.

You can see the color combinations that are available, by selecting your BlackBerry model here.

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AG Findings has just released Precision HSD Cases for the popular BlackBerry Storm and Javelin (Curve 8900) smartphone series.  The case is uniquely designed to safeguard both the front and back of your BlackBerry without attaching directly to your phone ensuring that it will never cause a scratch.

HSD Precision Case Features:

* New patented innovative carry solution for additional safety and security

* Engineered hinge to enhance use and durability

* Does not latch directly to the phone

* Protects both sides of phone, extra durability and style

* Easy to open door to view calls or phone status

* Patented AGF long-life 180 degree swivel belt clip

MSRP:  $29.99  retail.

PDAir makes a case or skin for just about every mobile device currently available.  They have a wide variety of cases available ranging from leather to aluminum to silicone.  I was lucky enough to recieve a Luxury Silicone Case compatible with the BlackBerry Storm 9500/9530  to review.  Sporting a low $18 price and wide range of color choices, you could easily pick up one color — or several — to show off your individual style.

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OtterBox has just released impact cases for the BlackBerry 8900 and 8350i models, priced at $19.95.   If you are not already familiar with the popular OtterBox brand, these cases are meant to provide the very best protection for your devices.  The silicon impact series provides extra corner “shock” and “bump” protection for your smartphone, while still keeping the device buttons, functions and ports are accessible through the case.  Self-adhering clear protective film, a cleaning cloth and an installation card are also included.

Like many other Gear Diary writers, I have an OtterBox case for my phones — and I highly recommend them.  If you need even more protection for your devices, please be sure to also check out their line of Defender and Armor cases.