gadget review: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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Turn your iPhone into retro alarm clock with iBell
Lightning Dock is a minimalistic and sleek dock for iPhone 5
Learn how to play guitar with iPad Guitar Simulating Tutor

Turn your iPhone into retro alarm clock with iBell

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 06:24 AM PDT

Many of us are using our smartphones as alarm clocks, and if you want to turn your iPhone into retro alarm clock, today we have the perfect device for you.

If you're a heavy sleeper, or you know someone who has trouble waking up in the morning, you might find iBell useful. iBell is an iPhone accessory that attaches to your iPhone, and it comes with alarm bells that should easily wake up heavy sleepers. We have to mention that there are two models available: iBell, that docks and chargers your iPhone, and the iBell mini that doesn't provide any docking or charging capabilities. With iBell you'll get a dedicated alarm app, and instructions that are in Japanese, but since they are self-explanatory, you won't have any problems with it.

If you wish to turn your iPhone into retro alarm clock, iBell might be perfect, and in regard to the price, iBell and iBell mini are priced at $38 and $27, respectively.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Lightning Dock is a minimalistic and sleek dock for iPhone 5

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 12:13 PM PDT

New iPhone brought a new type of connector instead of old 30-pin connector, and now we have one of the first docks that supports the new Lightning connector.

This dock comes from The Lightning Dock, and there are several models available: anodized aluminum version, a black anodized aluminum version, and there is even a model made from hard wood. This dock is minimalistic and simple, and it will be perfect if you want to prop up your iPhone 5 while charging it. Sadly, this dock doesn't have any additional features, but if you want to change the way you charge your iPhone, this dock might be perfect for you.

Since Lightning connectors require an authentication chip, we guess that this dock got approved by Apple, and as for the price, these docks are priced at $34.95, so if you need minimalistic and sleek iPhone 5 dock, this one might be perfect for you.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Learn how to play guitar with iPad Guitar Simulating Tutor

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 09:45 AM PDT

Learning how to play guitar isn't easy, but if you cannot afford a tutor, and you don't want to read books about it, today we have a device that might help you learn how to play guitar.

iPad Guitar Simulating Tutor is a guitar-like accessory for your iPad, and it comes with a special slot in the middle that is used to dock your iPad. After you've docked your iPad into iPad Guitar Simulating Tutor, you just need to start the dedicated app, and you're ready to get your first guitar lesson. In order to help you learn, the fretboard comes embedded with 84 LEDs that will light up in order to show you where to place your fingers. As for the app, it allows you to switch between electric, acoustic and bass guitar, and it also allows you to use all sorts of guitar effects such as distortion, reverb, flanger and delay.

Regarding the price, iPad Guitar Simulating Tutor is priced at $150, and it's available from Hammacher Schlemmer's website.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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3M Streaming Projector: Portable and compact projector

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:38 AM PDT

Sometimes you want to share video content with the people in the same room, and this is when projectors might come in handy, and speaking of which, today's device might be perfect for you.

3M Streaming Projector is a portable device that will allow you to share video content with others while providing you with the 120 inches wide picture. As for the projector itself, it's so small that it can fit in your palm, and it weighs just 1 lb, and thanks to the built-in battery, 3M Streaming Projector can provide you with up to two and a half hours of projection time. As for audio, this projector comes with built-in speakers, but you can use headphones or pair of external speakers instead. In addition to 3M Streaming Projector, you'll get a Roku streaming stick as well, so you'll be able to project content from Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, and Hulu Plus via WiFi.

3M Streaming Projector will become available someday in November, and you'll be able to get it from Amazon for $299.

[via Gizmodo]

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Monday, October 29, 2012

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Swarovski Crystal-emblazoned bracelet stores your data

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Sometimes we need to carry our files with us at all times, and if you need to do so, today we have a device that you might find useful.

Since flash USB devices are small, you can easily misplace them or lose them, but fortunately for you, Swarovski has released its new Crystal-emblazoned bracelet that you can wear on your wrist. This USB wristband is made from black rubber band with stainless steel, and the center part comes with 10 different Jet Hematite crystals. These crystals are black, and they'll look impressive on your wrist, and although Swarovski usually designs its products for women, it seems that this Crystal-emblazoned bracelet is aimed at men. We're not sure how this USB bracelet works, and where the flash drive is located, but we know that this Crystal-emblazoned bracelet comes with 16GB of storage space.

Swarovski Crystal-emblazoned bracelet looks great, and it's perfect if you need to carry your files with you at all times, and as for the price, this bracelet is priced at $175.

[via Geeky Gadgets]

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

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Chaval Reponse XRT Heated gloves use nanotechnology to keep you warm

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:59 AM PDT

Our clothing is getting smarter, and after Bluetooth gloves that can be used as a handset, today we have another pair of gloves that should keep you warm during the harsh winters.

Chaval Reponse XRT Heated gloves are special gloves with built-in heating, and they come with an internal thin polymer film that gets heat from the AC adapter that is used to charge the gloves. In order to turn on the automatic heating, you just have to press the button on the glove and you're good to go, but since there are no controls on the glove that let you regulate the temperature, this glove uses special nanotechnology that detects the temperature of your hands and adjusts the heating according to them.

The Chaval Reponse XRT Heated gloves should keep you warm, even during the harsh winters, and as for the price, these gloves are priced at hefty $390.

[via Ubergizmo]

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