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If you have a TV – HD or even an old SD/CRT – that you’d like to expand the capabilities of, you can turn it into a “smarter” TV with the SmartPod from Woxi Media.  It runs Android 2.3.6, which they say is enhanced with multi-user capability and TV…

I’m going to make a strange admission here for a Gadgeteer; I’m not really a power user on my phone or my tablet.  Though I use my devices for all sorts of things, though I love to play with alternate ROMs and want my devices to be fast and responsive, in…

I’ve tried Apple’s Cards app, and I liked the quality and the convenience of sending cards with that app.  Some people may find those cards too impersonal, because you can’t even add a handwritten signature line.  I think nowadays many people…

LogicBUY’s Deal for Wednesday is a one-user license for McAfee Antivirus Plus 2013 for $24.99.  This is the lowest price found by LogicBUY for this product. $49.99 – $25.00 instant savings = $24.99 with free shipping. This deal expires May 23, 2013 or…

For a little more than $20 ($20.45 to be exact) you can use the Backlight Alcohol Tester – Alcohol Analyzer from AllPuter.com to check your alcohol level. There are versions compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3, Note and more. The device features an…

A few weeks ago when I was in a Barnes & Noble bookstore, I happened to see Nanoblock micro-sized building blocks kits. As a huge LEGO fan, I was instantly captivated by these miniature LEGO-like bricks. My mind was whirling with ideas of cool models that I…

The Mobile Power Case from RichardSolo keeps your gadgets protected while its backup battery keeps them charged.  The bag is covered with water-resistant black nylon and has a carry handle. It measures 13″ x 9″ x 2.38″ (closed) and weighs 15.2 oz…

When I review headphones or earphones, I love to be surprised. Soul Electronics can best be described as hip hop star Ludacris’s answer to Dr. Dre’s Beats lineup of bass monsters. Soul has a good selection of headphones, earphones in many price ranges.…

Ballistic manufactures protective cases for mobile devices, and they have announced they will produce all of their case line to fit the new Samsung Galaxy S4.  Ballistic cases are designed to be protective without sacrificing looks and a slim, pocket-friendly…

Tuesday’s LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition Core i7 1080p laptop for $799.99.  Features: Core i7-3632QM 2.2GHz Quad-core CPU 8GB 1600MHz RAM 1TB 5400RPM hard drive, 8-in-1 card reader 1080p display and 2GB Radeon…

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The Quickindicator from Nord Zeitmachine promises it has the world’s quickest minute hand on a wrist watch.  I’m not sure what the benefits of a quick minute hand are, but the watch does look very cool.  These watches are made in Switzerland in a one-man…

Are you a paracord junkie? Do you whip out that trusty paracord at the drop of a hat to secure things in your everyday life? After you are done securing what ever it was with your trusty paracord do you cuss trying take the knots out of the cord? If you…

When you have unwanted items, you can always list them on Craigslist or eBay, but there’s always an element of uncertainty when dealing with absolute strangers.  With the Bondsy app, you can list your things so only your friends or friends of friends can…

Monday’s LogicBUY Deal is the 2013 model 24″ Dell UltraSharp U2413 monitor for $499.99.  Features: 1920 X 1200 resolution wide-gamut IPS panel 6ms response time, 400 nits brightness Built-in 4-port USB 3.0 hub Inputs: HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI-D, mini…

Scanning the web the other day, I came across an amusing Easter egg from Google. If you search for “Atari Breakout” on Google image search, the results will morph into their own version of Breakout, complete with sound effects. After beating the first…

There are certain things in life that demand a price premium, such as a 1985 Dom Perignon or Monte Cristo #4, but an Ipad case?  Issentiel of Paris provides a line of smartphone and tablet cases crafted in leather.  The iPad 2 case I received to review lists…

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LogicBUY’s Deal for Sunday is a refurbished Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 320GB console for $199.99.  Features: Blu-ray player 320GB of storage Built-in Wi-Fi Access to the PlayStation Store HDMI output One-year warranty from Sony $299.99 – $100 savings =…

  Like many hobbyists, I rely on a good soldering iron.  I’ve been soldering since the 3rd grade, and I’ve had quite a few soldering irons over the years.  I’m currently using a Weller soldering station that I’ve had over 20 years (still going…

Looking to take that FPS (First Person Shooter) experience to the next level? Are you tired of dropping the enemy like every other gamer out there? Do you want to have the baddest @ssed looking game controller in cyberspace? The the Delta Six game controller…

I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags.…

I once saw a TV show where a woman was walking down a busy sidewalk, not doing anything in particular, not even bumping into the people she passed.  She seemed innocent, but she had a RF reader in her bag that was scanning the RFID-enabled cards inside the…

If you like to use fresh herbs in your cooking but you’re tired of how quickly those expensive packets from the grocery store wilt, you need the Herb Savor from Prepara.  The Herb Savor has been proven to keep herbs fresh for up to three weeks.  You just…