Gear Diary » Father’s Day http://www.geardiary.com Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 AUTUM Dualist Lets Your Cards Travel in Stylehttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/11/autum-dualist-lets-your-cards-travel-in-style/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/11/autum-dualist-lets-your-cards-travel-in-style/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:20:39 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=168493 We are huge fans of AUTUM and their sometimes quirky, always awesome, leather goods. So when they come out with something new, we love to bring word to all of you. Yes, their products tend to be on the pricey side, but they are as much works of art as they are usable accessories. Which brings us to their latest item, the Dualist case. The Dualist is a leather cardholder that will hold 2 to 6 different cards in style. It has the style we have come to know and appreciate and the rivets that are found on many of AUTUM's products. No, it's not going to replace your wallet but if you Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/11/autum-dualist-lets-your-cards-travel-in-style/feed/ 0 A Quick Peek at the Aligata Nude Beauty Medium Travel Baghttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/09/a-quick-peek-at-the-aligata-nude-beauty-medium-travel-bag/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/09/a-quick-peek-at-the-aligata-nude-beauty-medium-travel-bag/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:13 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=168151  

It wasn't too long ago that I reviewed the Aligata Nude Beauty Big Weekend Bag, and they have just sent their newest offering -- the Nude Beauty Medium Travel Bag. I'll have a full review up after I've had some time to actually USE the bag and change its color from the nearly white Nude Beauty to a natural honey patina. But in the meantime, I just had to tell you all about it because it is something that I know would be an appreciated holiday gift for your special someone ...

Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/11/09/a-quick-peek-at-the-aligata-nude-beauty-medium-travel-bag/feed/ 0 Gear Bag Review: PowerBag Backpackhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/31/gear-bag-review-powerbag-backpack/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/31/gear-bag-review-powerbag-backpack/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:00:29 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=166603 We took a look at the PowerBag Messenger the other day. It combines an incredibly well-designed, strongly constructed bag with the ability to recharge your devices on the go. On almost all counts it thoroughly impresses. And at under $140, it is not much more than a 6000mAh external battery would be on its own. That makes it a great deal in my opinion. The company makes a number of other designs and they were kind enough to also send a PowerBag backpack as well as the messenger. Since the power aspect of the backpack is the same as it is with the messenger bag, I thought we might take a look at the backpack on Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/31/gear-bag-review-powerbag-backpack/feed/ 0 Gear Bag Review: PowerBag Messengerhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/28/gear-bag-review-powerbag-messenger/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/28/gear-bag-review-powerbag-messenger/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:00:48 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=166405 CES is coming up, and this year we will have the biggest Gear Diary team covering the event ever. Even though CES is more than two months off, it isn't too early to start thinking about the ins and outs of the week. As we have mentioned previously, one of the biggest challenges at CES is keeping cameras, phones and video recorders charged and usable. The days are long and the tools we use to cover CES are in use from early morning until late at night. Battery cases and external batteries help a great deal but, this year, we'll have yet another way to keep our devices charged thanks to PowerBag. PowerBags come Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/28/gear-bag-review-powerbag-messenger/feed/ 0 The Skooba Design Cable Stable Mini Reviewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/27/the-skooba-design-cable-stable-mini-review/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/27/the-skooba-design-cable-stable-mini-review/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:15:39 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=158247

Even with so many devices going toward the microUSB "standard", I can't help but travel with a minimum of three different types of cables -- and sometimes more than that. My phone uses microUSB, my iPad has its own Apple connector, and my camera is miniUSB. When packing, I also need to bring along the battery chargers for my camera and MacBook Air, along with a few other miscellaneous doo-dads. You may recall that I reviewed the Skooba Design Cable Stable DLX early last year; while I have found it to be an excellent solution when I need to bring along the whole 'kit and kaboodle', there are times when I have wished that it Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/27/the-skooba-design-cable-stable-mini-review/feed/ 0 Seeing Greater Things for New FishEyes Smarter Rod and Reel with Underwater Video Camerahttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/25/seeing-greater-things-for-new-fisheyes-smarter-rod-and-reel-with-underwater-video-camera/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/25/seeing-greater-things-for-new-fisheyes-smarter-rod-and-reel-with-underwater-video-camera/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:00:35 +0000 David Goodspeed http://www.geardiary.com/?p=158022 I have to admit that many items I review do not receive much thought after I post their story, but after spending a short time with this new FishEyes Rod and Reel With Underwater Video Camera I realized here was an item with much broader usage. Sure, this is a unique product that every father needs to bring along on a fishing trip with the kids to enhance their experience while you do your best Bill Dance or Jimmy Houston impression, but I began seeing other opportunities for FishEyes. While it really only looks in one direction (down) as I lowered the camera into the water I thought to myself this would be a great device Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/25/seeing-greater-things-for-new-fisheyes-smarter-rod-and-reel-with-underwater-video-camera/feed/ 0 Last Minute Father’s Day Selections from Dan, on WBAP Dallashttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/15/last-minute-fathers-day-selections-from-dan-on-wbap-dallas/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/15/last-minute-fathers-day-selections-from-dan-on-wbap-dallas/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:30:47 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=149425

Just in case you weren't one of the million's of people who heard it this morning, Dan was on  WBAP's morning show talking with Brian Estridge about Father's Day gift ideas. They liked him and his suggestions so much that they played the interview twice! =) Here's a tally of the things Dan talked about: • Yurbuds • ROKU • Evernote • Livescribe Echo • Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/15/last-minute-fathers-day-selections-from-dan-on-wbap-dallas/feed/ 0 Looking for a Gift for a Big-Headed Dad? Maybe Fatheadz Shades!http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/13/looking-for-a-gift-for-a-big-headed-dad-maybe-fatheadz-shades/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/13/looking-for-a-gift-for-a-big-headed-dad-maybe-fatheadz-shades/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:45:09 +0000 Douglas Moran http://www.geardiary.com/?p=149113

My Pop (my father-in-law, but since the death of my own Dad about a decade ago, he's been more like a Dad, and that's a fact--thanks, Pop!) is a big guy.  I mean, really big.  A former D.I. for the U.S. Army, he's about 6'3" and is . . . well, big.  Really big.  So finding stuff for him is sometimes hard. Well, Fatheadz wants to at least ease the pain when it comes to sunglasses.  They have a whole line of shades for those of us with big cabesas.  The prices are pretty durn reasonable, and they work with you to fulfill your prescription sunglass needs, too.  Because after all, just because you're a Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/13/looking-for-a-gift-for-a-big-headed-dad-maybe-fatheadz-shades/feed/ 0 ThinkGeek’s Ultimate Geeky Dad’s Father’s Day Giveaway!http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/09/thinkgeeks-ultimate-geeky-dads-fathers-day-giveaway/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/09/thinkgeeks-ultimate-geeky-dads-fathers-day-giveaway/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:15:12 +0000 Douglas Moran http://www.geardiary.com/?p=148410 As a 1) Dad who 2) does lots of news items for an awesome tech site (hi, Judie!), I want to take just a second to point out that the number of news items that we receive for Father's Day is--no way to sugar-coat it--pathetically small compared to the veritable flood of Mother's Day items.   There's no question that moms take a lot more of the societal blame, and carry more of the burden, in the child-rearing department.  No question.  But if news items at a blog site are any judge, dads are basically invisible, still in the "cologne and tie" stage as far as recognition goes.  Just sayin'. Not that I'm bitter. But Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/09/thinkgeeks-ultimate-geeky-dads-fathers-day-giveaway/feed/ 0 Review:Swann Flying High with New RC Indoor Helicopter Linehttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/19/reviewswann-flying-high-with-new-rc-indoor-helicopter-line/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/19/reviewswann-flying-high-with-new-rc-indoor-helicopter-line/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 20:00:04 +0000 David Goodspeed http://www.geardiary.com/?p=145560

With Father’s Day right around the corner and fuel prices causing many to think perhaps of a “staycation” this summer, those looking for a different sort of gift should check out Swann and their new line of RC Indoor Helicopters. Many ask themselves, “Aren’t remote control helicopters difficult to fly?” Yes they are, or were. Swann, a company mostly dedicated to security devices, offers a break from the routine with this new line of rechargeable RC Indoor Helicopters. Within minutes of making my tester “flight ready” I was buzzing around the den and terrorizing the cat. Fun is had in 8-minute chunks -- as that is the limit of the onboard Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/19/reviewswann-flying-high-with-new-rc-indoor-helicopter-line/feed/ 0 Need Gift Ideas for Father’s Day? How About One of These?http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/18/need-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day-how-about-one-of-these/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/18/need-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day-how-about-one-of-these/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 18:15:14 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=145437 My father-in-law still longs for the days of Pleasantville. Too bad for him that Pleasantville wasn't even Pleasantville! Yes, the "good old days" were old, but they weren't necessarily any better. And they sure didn't offer the wide range of gadgets we have all come to rely upon! So if you are looking for a gift for your father or father-in-law, you MIGHT get them the complete Father Knows Best series on DVD, but maybe you ought to consider one of these instead... For the iPod nano-loving dad Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/18/need-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day-how-about-one-of-these/feed/ 0 Click n Drink Bottle Opener Catches Your Caps and Protects Your Feethttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/13/click-n-drink-bottle-opener-catches-your-caps-and-protects-your-feet/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/13/click-n-drink-bottle-opener-catches-your-caps-and-protects-your-feet/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 15:40:31 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=144716

How would you like to open your beer and soda bottles without having to worry about where those pointy bottle caps land? The 'Click n Drink' bottle opener allows you to do just that. Boasting the ability to hold up to 100 bottle caps with its strong magnets, the 'Click n Drink' magnetically mounts to metal surfaces or it can be drilled into others. I'm wondering if it would void our hot tub's warranty to screw one to its side; if it means being able to pop a bottle of Spaten without worrying about stepping on a cap later, I think it might be worth it!

Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/13/click-n-drink-bottle-opener-catches-your-caps-and-protects-your-feet/feed/ 0 iWatchz Straps Make Mom’s iPod Nano a Fashionable Watchhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/25/iwatchz-straps-make-moms-ipod-nano-a-fashionable-watch/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/25/iwatchz-straps-make-moms-ipod-nano-a-fashionable-watch/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:15:59 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=141055

One of the coolest things about the 6th generation Apple iPod nano is how it can be attached to a strap, transforming it into a watch with benefits. Dan has covered many of the available straps here previously, but these by iWatchz look so fun and colorful that they are worth mentioning for anyone who is looking for a colorful Mother's Day surprise, a gift for a grad, or simply a cool way to wear their own nano. iWatchz is introducing their new alligator print Timepiece Collection and the Carbon Collection, but I still think their colored rubber ones are the cutest. With prices from $24.99 to Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/25/iwatchz-straps-make-moms-ipod-nano-a-fashionable-watch/feed/ 1 The Swingline Stack-and-Shred Cross Cut Shredder Reviewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/12/the-swingline-stack-and-shred-cross-cut-shredder-review/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/12/the-swingline-stack-and-shred-cross-cut-shredder-review/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:00:11 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=136038

This is my husband's and my pile of things that needed to be shredded; it started in a drawer, was moved to a shelf, and eventually ended up in a bag under our bed. What's in it? Everything from those "convenience" checks that credit card companies seem to think we can't live without, to credit card applications that simply need a signature and mail-back to be approved, to health insurance settlement statements, to all those bit of paper that have numbers, names, addresses and other information that get scribbled down when we are trying to be efficient. Why were we saving them in the first place? Because the cheap shredder that Kevin and I bought at Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/12/the-swingline-stack-and-shred-cross-cut-shredder-review/feed/ 3 Review: DYMO LabelManager PnPhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/31/review-dymo-labelmanager-pnp/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/31/review-dymo-labelmanager-pnp/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:00:48 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=137956 Labels. We get them when we are young. Sometimes we earn them. Sometimes we don't. Sometimes they are flattering. Often they are not. Labels. Once they are there, they are difficult to shake. Oh, wait, this isn't about that kind of label is it? No, this is about those labels that you print up and then attach to items you want easily identified. For example if you are sorting the various cables that go with the various gadgets you have collected over the years labels help you know what is inside each box without even opening it. Or if you have five different wall adapters for a wide assortment of electronics you can put labels Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/31/review-dymo-labelmanager-pnp/feed/ 0 The Swingline Stack-and-Shred Has Arrived!http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/01/the-swingline-stack-and-shred-has-arrived/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/01/the-swingline-stack-and-shred-has-arrived/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:55:13 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=134081

Not that you needed any further proof that I was a dork, I mean geek, but I found myself unnaturally excited when FedEx dropped off this package earlier today. Inside is the SwingLine Stack & Shred, a crosscut shredder that allows you to feed up to 100 sheets of paper at a time by lifting the lid on the front and laying the items to shred inside the tray.
Stack, Shut and Go. The Swingline Stack-and-Shred technology is built for busy executives, small and home office users and anyone who wants an easy and efficient way to personally shred. It does the work so users can multitask like they mean it. Just lift
Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/01/the-swingline-stack-and-shred-has-arrived/feed/ 5 The Keurig Mini Plus Personal Brewer Reviewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/27/the-keurig-mini-plus-personal-brewer-review/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/27/the-keurig-mini-plus-personal-brewer-review/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:00:51 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=130221

Given the long hours I spend editing and writing, there are a few things that I need to have available at all times: a good desktop or laptop computer, a decent camera for taking pictures, a comfortable chair, and an ever flowing source of caffeine. The refrigerator behind me takes care of my Diet Cokes, I have a canister of dark-chocolate covered coffee beans on the counter, and lately I've been using the Keurig Mini Plus Personal Brewer system to handle my coffee and tea requirements. As the company explains:
· The Keurig brewing system offers a coffee house quality cup of coffee for just a fraction of the cost with the convenience of
Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/27/the-keurig-mini-plus-personal-brewer-review/feed/ 14 Swingline Introduces the Stack-and-Shred, So You Can Keep Your Secrets Hiddenhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/11/swingline-introduces-the-stack-and-shred-so-you-can-keep-your-secrets-hidden/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/11/swingline-introduces-the-stack-and-shred-so-you-can-keep-your-secrets-hidden/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:30:30 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=131559

Are you one of those people who sticks your insurance finalization forms in the trash? The kind who tosses bank receipts, deposit slips, paid utility and credit card bills in the bin? Do you make jokes about filing important documents away in "drawer #13", but you really mean the overflowing bucket under your desk? If so, then you are also the type of person who is simply begging for their identity to be stolen. Yes, really. The solution is to shred those documents as they leave your hand, before they make their way into the garbage. Don't even let them start to accumulate. Purchasing a shredder can be a bit of a challenge, however Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/11/swingline-introduces-the-stack-and-shred-so-you-can-keep-your-secrets-hidden/feed/ 2 Star Wars: Frames for the True Fanshttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/05/star-wars-frames-for-the-true-fans/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/05/star-wars-frames-for-the-true-fans/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:45:10 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=130475

Possibly just in time for Valentine's day, but definitely in time for graduation or late spring and summer birthdays, comes the ultimate gift for any Star Wars aficionado: Star Wars: Frames. Imagine if you will, George Lucas sitting in his office with every Star Wars movie at his disposal. Imagine him sorting through millions of individual frames as he picks and chooses his favorites; every battle, every character's emotion, every iconic scene laid out in front of him. The result of his selection process would ultimately become Star Wars: Frames, an 1,138 copies limited edition. Each set comes in an art deco-inspired wooden box, each includes a certificate personally signed by Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/05/star-wars-frames-for-the-true-fans/feed/ 3 Review: Kensington PowerLift Back-Up Battery, Dock and Standhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/29/review-kensington-powerlift-back-up-battery-dock-and-stand/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/29/review-kensington-powerlift-back-up-battery-dock-and-stand/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:00:32 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=129338 One of the small, but impressive, accessories we say at CES was the Kensington PowerLift Back-Up Battery, Dock and Stand. The diminutive accessory serves a dual purpose by letting you use your iPhone (or iPod touch) hands free AND giving you just enough extra battery power to help you avoid running out of juice mid-day. Here's a look... iPhoto 13.jpg From Kensington:
Converts for in-hand use The Kensington PowerLift™ Back-Up Battery, Dock and Stand gives your iPhone hours of extra power, converts for in-hand use and offers a hands-free stand. The 1200 mAh battery pack provides rapid charging while
Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/29/review-kensington-powerlift-back-up-battery-dock-and-stand/feed/ 0 Start Using A Livescribe Pulse Smartpen for Under $100http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/20/start-using-a-livescribe-pulse-smartpen-for-under-100/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/20/start-using-a-livescribe-pulse-smartpen-for-under-100/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:00:32 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=128316 I love my Livescribe Smartpen and really don't know what I would do without it at this point. The company has increased the capacity of the newest version of the pen, the Echo, but, to be honest, most people can get away with one with less on-board storage. If you are one of them we have some good news for you. The 2GB version of the Livescribe Pulse (the prior generation of the hardware) is now available for just $99.99. If you have been considering getting a smartpen this just might make your decision a bit easier. For more information or to order one visit the Livescribe site Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/20/start-using-a-livescribe-pulse-smartpen-for-under-100/feed/ 4 Emergency Triage Lights, Because Paper Tags Are So Old Schoolhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:15:55 +0000 LarryGreenberg http://www.geardiary.com/?p=127105

I'm sure you've seen them on a hospital related television show before.  Triage tags are used by emergency responders in the field, during mass casualties.  These tags help responders to quickly identify who needs care right away and who can wait.  This is extremely important when there are more patients than responders.

Most places use some sort of paper tag like the one seen below.

But in the modern world we live in even the triage tag is getting its update.  These triage lights come in four colors (red, amber, green

Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/11/emergency-triage-lights-because-paper-tags-are-so-old-school/feed/ 0 CES: Blue Lounge Announces the Nest iPad Standhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/07/ces-blue-lounge-announces-the-nest-ipad-stand/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/07/ces-blue-lounge-announces-the-nest-ipad-stand/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:15:04 +0000 LarryGreenberg http://www.geardiary.com/?p=126064 Blue Lounge is all about products that are extremely simple yet extremely functional.  At CES this year they've announced their latest instalment. The Nest is a stylish yet simple iPad stand that doubles as a store anything area.  Think of it as a cup holder for your home. The stand works in both the portrait and landscape position and comes in a variety of colors. When it launches sometime next year it'll retail for $14.95. Learn more here. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/07/ces-blue-lounge-announces-the-nest-ipad-stand/feed/ 1 New Kensington Productivity Accessories for iPad, iPhone, and iPodhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/07/new-kensington-productivity-accessories-for-ipad-iphone-and-ipod/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/07/new-kensington-productivity-accessories-for-ipad-iphone-and-ipod/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:00:37 +0000 Douglas Moran http://www.geardiary.com/?p=125732

Yup, it's time to tell you about more iGear accessories! Today we bring you some new releases from Kensington, which they're calling "productivity accessories." Specifically, Kensington is introducing a Back-Up Battery, Protective Band, Touch Screen Stylus and Pen, and Dual USB Wall Charger for you iDevices to their product line. Now, I don't know The products are all pretty reasonably-priced--you can find the MSRPs below--and my experience with Kensington is that they're pretty solid products. And I also know that having an extra power supply or wall charger is hardly ever a bad thing. So if you're in the same boat, maybe you ought to surf on over and check their Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/07/new-kensington-productivity-accessories-for-ipad-iphone-and-ipod/feed/ 4 Looking for Tactile Joystick Feel in iPad FPS Games? Check Out Fling!http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/04/looking-for-tactile-joystick-feel-in-ipad-fps-games-check-out-fling/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/04/looking-for-tactile-joystick-feel-in-ipad-fps-games-check-out-fling/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:30:14 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=124875

I have been replaying N.O.V.A. on the iPad alongside the newly released PSP Minis version, and my biggest complaint about the iOS version is the same as with every other shooter - I lose track of where my thumbs are and end up drifting off of the virtual joystick. Now the folks at TenOneDesign have a solution seemingly designed just for me: fling, a detachable joystick for the iPad! Here are some details from their site:
Fling is the joystick you've always wanted Patent pending tactile interface for your iPad Auto-centering for max control over your game Unique transparent design provides an unrestricted view of all the incoming action Quick and easy suction
Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/04/looking-for-tactile-joystick-feel-in-ipad-fps-games-check-out-fling/feed/ 5 JOBY Announces Two New Ways To Make Your iPad Even More Awesomehttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/04/httpwww-geardiary-com20110103joby-announces%e2%80%a6n-more-awesome/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/04/httpwww-geardiary-com20110103joby-announces%e2%80%a6n-more-awesome/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:00:19 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=124821 On Sunday I needed a way to shoot the video of me packing for CES for our No Baggage Challenge for Charity. Problem was, no one was home but me. No problem... I put a screw between slats in the ceiling (it is a post and beam house so there isn't even a hole now) hooked my JOBY Gorillamobile to it, hung my Canon G11 upside down and shot down from above. It worked great! All this goes to say that... I Am A Huge Fan Of JOBY'S Products!!! Well JOBY has two new products to love and they are for my, and probably your, favorite device. The JOBY GorillaMobile Ori for iPad and GorillaMobile Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/04/httpwww-geardiary-com20110103joby-announces%e2%80%a6n-more-awesome/feed/ 2 Mobile Phone Accessory Review: the Oberon Design Cell Phone Sleevehttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/30/mobile-phone-accessory-review-the-oberon-design-cell-phone-sleeve/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/30/mobile-phone-accessory-review-the-oberon-design-cell-phone-sleeve/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:00:04 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=123399

It's not very often that I can get excited about a universally fitting mobile phone sleeve, mainly because most of the ones I've reviewed in the past were pretty utilitarian. But when I received an email from Oberon Design, the company responsible for some of my favorite Kindle2, Kindle DX and iPad cases ever, asking if I'd like to review their new cell phone sleeve, I was happy to oblige.
Our cell phone sleeve is offered in twelve cropped versions of our most popular designs and accommodates many different smart phones and regular cell phones.
As in the past, the Oberon item arrived wrapped Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/30/mobile-phone-accessory-review-the-oberon-design-cell-phone-sleeve/feed/ 5 iPad Accessory Review: EFO iPad Bluetooth Keyboard with Folding Casehttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/29/review-efo-ipad-bluetooth-keyboard-with-folding-case/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/29/review-efo-ipad-bluetooth-keyboard-with-folding-case/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:00:36 +0000 Travis Ehrlich http://www.geardiary.com/?p=123446

One of my favorite gadgets of not only this year, but also all time is the iPad.  The hardware is elegant and the technology is amazing and cutting edge.  There are some limitations or concessions that must be made using the iPad instead of a conventional computer.  One of the main changes is the use of the software keyboard.  We have all learned to use software keyboards and I actually prefer them on a phone.  The iPad is somewhat different since it is able to be used for tasks commonly performed on a laptop or desktop computer.  Several options are available to connect a keyboard to the iPad when heavy typing is needed.  The

Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/29/review-efo-ipad-bluetooth-keyboard-with-folding-case/feed/ 4 iPad Accessory Review: Revena’s ELEMENTS AXIS Mounting System and iPad Accessorieshttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/28/ipad-accessory-review-revenas-elements-axis-mounting-system-and-ipad-accessories/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/28/ipad-accessory-review-revenas-elements-axis-mounting-system-and-ipad-accessories/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:00:38 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=123487 When I first caught wind of Revena's ELEMENTS AXIS system for the iPad I was intrigued. Rather than having a case, a stand, a wall-mount and a car mount the system gives you all of them in a totally integrated package. You get one shell/case and then can use the iPad on a desk, on a wall or in the car. It looked neat and I was thrilled when the company sent one out for review. You can buy each piece separately or buy a packaged system; so let's take a look at each piece of the system and the way in which they integrate with one another. The ELEMENTS AXIS Softshell Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/28/ipad-accessory-review-revenas-elements-axis-mounting-system-and-ipad-accessories/feed/ 2 BottomsUP Beer Might Be the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seenhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/28/bottomsup-beer-might-be-the-coolest-thing-ive-ever-seen/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/28/bottomsup-beer-might-be-the-coolest-thing-ive-ever-seen/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:45:24 +0000 LarryGreenberg http://www.geardiary.com/?p=123585

A company called GrinOn Industries has created one of the coolest beverage accessories I've ever seen.  They've designed and fabricated what they call the "Bottoms Up Draft Beer Dispensing System."  The  proprietary Bottoms Up Dispensing System is the fastest dispensing system in the world and fills at a rate of up to nine times that of traditional beer taps. The system isn't only a marvel to watch but it's pretty cost-effective too.  The company claims because of its super fast delivery speed (videos on their web site show them pouring off up to 56 beers in a minute) that it creates not only happy customers but efficient staff too. How fast? You've got to watch Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/12/28/bottomsup-beer-might-be-the-coolest-thing-ive-ever-seen/feed/ 0