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Tom Bihn iPad Cache sleeve - Tom Bihn

Tom Bihn’s $30 iPad Cache sleeve a padded sleeve designed to carry the iPad inside another bag. Available in vertical or horizontal orientation—vertical for use inside a backpack ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


Waterfield Designs iPad Slip Case -Waterfield Designs

The iPad Slip Case's name succinctly describes this Waterfield Design case. It’s a $29 padded, waterproof-nylon sleeve with a soft interior and a flexible reinforcing panel ... read more at Macworld

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Waterfield Designs Ultimate SleeveCase for iPad - Waterfield Designs

The case is portfolio-style affair with a padded, ballistic-nylon shell, a rigid screen insert, a soft lining, and an optional leather bottom. The outside bears an accessory pocket and a flap ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


Speck PixelShield - Speck

Looking a bit like an overgrown oven mitt, Speck’s $40 PixelShield is a lightweight sleeve for the iPad. Featuring a built-in handle, the PixelShield bears a nubbly neoprene exterior ... read more at Macworld

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Griffin Technology Jumper iPad sleeve - Griffin Technology

Ever wonder what happens to the material left over from the manufacture of wetsuits? Apparently it goes into iPad sleeves such as Griffin Technology’s $30 Jumper ... read more at Macworld

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Colcasac iPad Sleeve - Colcasac

If you’re of an environmental bent and don’t mind carrying your iPad in something that looks like it came from the local potato collective, you might be the perfect person for Colcasac’s $35 iPad Sleeve ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


Waterfield Designs iPad Suede Jacket -Waterfield Designs

Waterfield Designs’ iPad Suede Jacket is a very snug, black-suede sleeve with suede loops on the bottom and side to help you remove your iPad ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


Kensington Reversible Sleeve for Netbooks -Kensington

No, the iPad is not a netbook, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cover your iPad with a netbook sleeve such as Kensington’s $10 Reversible Sleeve for Netbooks ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


Elgato EyeTV Hybrid - Elgato

For many years, Elgato has offered Mac users the hardware and software to turn their computers into TV-tuning, DVD-functioning wonderlands ... read more at Macworld

Macworld
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HTC Droid Incredible - HTC

The best of the Droids on Verizon, the Droid Incredible impresses with its speedy user interface, gorgeous AMOLED display and fun Sense user interface ... read more at Macworld

Macworld
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Blue Microphones Yeti - Blue Microphones

Blue Microphones' Yeti is a USB condenser microphone. It has three capsules and four pattern settings, which means it can be used in a number of environments and for different purposes ... read more at MacUserUK

MacUserUK
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Fitbit - Fitbit

Don’t insult the Fitbit by calling it a pedometer--it does so much more. Beyond step counting, it’s a sleep tracker, calorie-burn estimator, and healthy-living tool ... read more at MacLife

MacLife


Chumby One - Chumby Industries

Version two, the illogically named Chumby One, continues its mission of moving the good bits of the internet--streaming music, news, LOLcats, and more--off your Mac and onto its dedicated screen ... read more at MacLife

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Apple iPad Wi-Fi+3G - Apple

Physically, the 3G iPad is just as sleek and sexy as the Wi-Fi version. It uses assisted GPS for location services, trumping the Wi-Fi unit’s method of locating you ... read more at MacLife

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4iThumbs - 4iThumbs

Apple haters love to trot out the fact that the iPhone and iPod touch lack a physical keyboard. And of course, the first feature iPhone users notice about any rival keyboard-equipped smartphone ... read more at MacLife

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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter II - Dr. Bott

Dr. Bott’s Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter II is a 13-inch-long adapter with a Mini DisplayPort plug on one end and a female HDMI jack on the other ... read more at MacLife

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iAdapt 20 - Kanex

Some TVs don’t accept a separate audio source when the video source is HDMI--typically, an HDMI cable delivers both audio and video. If that’s the case--or you just don’t want to mess around with a second cable for audio--the Kanex iAdapt 20 is the solution ... read more at MacLife

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Skooba Design Netbook/iPad Messenger bag -Skooba Design

Skooba Design's $50 Netbook/iPad Messenger looks and feels like a “regular”-sized messenger bag shrunk in the wash ... read more at Macworld

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Padster Bags Padster - Padster Bags

The $165 Padster, a messenger-style bag for your iPad, is aimed squarely at premium bag aficionados and anyone who finds themselves in a suit between the hours of nine and five ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


Tom Bihn Ristretto for iPad - Tom Bihn

As a bag nerd, Tom Bihn is one maker that I have always been interested in, and yet never had the opportunity to experience ... read more at Macworld

Macworld


STM Scout Extra Small Laptop Shoulder Bag -STM

While I like STM as a manufacturer, and I’ve owned a few of the company's bags, I didn’t like the Scout Extra Small Laptop Shoulder Bag on my first pass ... read more at Macworld

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STM Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag - STM

STM is a household name for Apple accessories, whereby “household” I mean “there’s usually an STM bag or two in your local Apple store ... read more at Macworld

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Apple iPad Case - Apple

The black case, made of a soft and light wetsuit-like material, benefits from Apple designers having had plenty of time to spend with the iPad and think about how people would use it ... read more at Macworld

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Mobilis Netcase - Mobilis

The Netcase from Mobilis is a sleek compact laptop case that doesn't disappoint when it comes to solid protection. Built around four high-density foam protectors ... read more at Macworld

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VuPoint Digital Photo Converter PC-C520-VP -VuPoint

These days, it’s hard deciding what you should do with items leftover from antiquated technology. Printed photographs have posed a particular problem ... read more at Macworld

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Kensington Dash/Friction Mount with Sound Amplified Cradle for iPhone - Kensington

Accessories for mounting iPhones, GPS units, and the like in your car come in two flavors: those that attach to your windshield, and those that sit on your dashboard ... read more at Macworld

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Mobilis Skin - Mobilis

The Mobilis Skin protective cover (for laptops up to 17-inch) is a good compromise between protecting your investment and saving on weight and bulk ... read more at Macworld

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Isis Dei Riviera Bleu - Isis Dei

Laptop sleeves provide a reasonable amount of protection for those who like to travel light and without the bulk of a dedicated laptop bag or case. That said, they are a compromise, offering a limited amount of protection ... read more at Macworld

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Apple iPad Keyboard Dock - Apple

Sure, the iPad has its own onscreen keyboard. But the awkward ergonomics—how do you hold the iPad at a good viewing angle and type at the same time? ... read more at Macworld

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iPad - Apple

Even in the wake of such engineering feats as the unibody MacBook, it's hard not to be impressed by the iPad's solid feel when you lay hands on it ... read more at MacUserUK

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Blue Microphones Eyeball 2 - Blue Microphones

Blue Microphones' Eyeball 2.0 is a two-megapixel webcam, with a built-in cardioid condenser microphone. It's designed to hook over a laptop display... read more at MacUserUK

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Samsung SP-P410M - Samsung

This compact portable projector from Samsung uses an array of LEDs as a light source rather than a halogen bulb. This has two advantages ... read more at MacUserUK

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USBfever 8x Telescope with Hard Case for iPhone 3G/3GS - USBfever

Although the camera in the iPhone got a boost to 3 megapixels in the 3G-to-3GS refresh, it’s still not what anyone would call “powerful ... read more at MacLife

MacLife


Quirky PowerCurl - Quirky

Cable management is an ongoing battle for many road warriors. Some of us just stuff our cables into various pockets in our bags ... read more at MacLife

MacLife


Speck CorePack Fly Messenger Bag - Speck

Finding a laptop bag that does it all is not a simple task, and we often have to make compromises between style, utility, and comfort. Speck’s CorePack Fly nails two out of those ... read more at MacLife

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Armpocket Sport 20 - Armpocket Enterprises

Fanny packs may have gone the way of mom jeans, but while they were in vogue, they were pretty darn useful. The modern equivalent is the Armpocket Sport 20 ... read more at MacLife

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Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro - Aluratek

Priced at $170, the no-frills, lightweight Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Pro is a refreshing surprise. Dismissing the Libre Pro as just another e-reader in a sea of clones ... read more at Macworld

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TiVo Premiere - TiVo

TiVo Premiere is the first true overhaul of the TiVo experience since the company changed our TV-watching world over a decade ago ... read more at Macworld

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Knomo Lincoln - Knomo

Luxury accessory specialists Knomo have produced a fine selection of laptop bags over recent years, many grouped under themes ... read more at Macworld

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Be.ez LE Rush - Be.ez

Available for 13-inch and 15-inch laptops, and a choice of three subtle yet stylish colors ... read more at Macworld

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Motorola Cliq XT - Motorola

March MotoBlur madness is upon us: The Cliq XT is Motorola's third MotoBlur phone to touch down on a carrier this month, along with the Backflip and the Devour ... read more at Macworld

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3M MPro120 - 3M

3M's MPro120 delivers bright, high-quality images. Measuring just 0.9 by 2.4 by 4.7 inches, the 5.6-ounce MPro120 isn't much bigger than a thick candy bar ... read more at Macworld

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Motorola Devour - Motorola

At first glance, the Devour (Motorola's second Android phone on Verizon) looks a lot like the Droid. But after spending some time with the Devour ... read more at Macworld

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P2 - Aaxa

Aaxa's P2 combines SVGA (800 by 600) native resolution, a brightness rating of 33 lumens, and 30,000 hours of LED light—some of the strongest specifications ... read more at Macworld

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Optoma PK102 - Optoma

If you want a pico projector that can display bright and colorful presentations all by itself, Optoma's PK102 may be what you need. Weighing 4.4 ounces ... read more at Macworld

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PocketCinema V10 Plus - Aiptek

Aiptek's versatile PocketCinema V10 Plus pico projector has features that its rivals lack, along with some limitations ... read more at Macworld

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STM Sonic - STM

The retro-styled 15-inch Sonic laptop shoulder bag from STM wouldn’t look amiss heading to football practice on an episode of "Life on Mars ... read more at Macworld

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Mili Power Skin - Powerskin

Play games on your iPhone or put its Internet connection to good use and the battery is rapidly drained. If you can't recharge it ... read more at MacUserUK

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EyeTV Netstream DTT - Elgato

EyeTV Netstream DTT makes watching television on your Mac as easy as Time Capsule makes backing up your documents. Its dual tuner ... read more at MacUserUK

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Tom Bihn Synapse - Tom Bihn

The first time I put on the Synapse (which Tom Bihn sent to us in an electric purple called “Plum”), Robbie called from across the office, “So you finally joined Prince’s New Power ... read more at MacLife

MacLife


Zeo Personal Sleep Coach Plus Guided Coaching - Zeo

Do you only get organized after dropping $300 at the Container Store? Do you work out because you paid your gym membership in advance? If so, Zeo could be your ideal new obsession ... read more at MacLife

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CarMD 2100 Handheld Tester - CarMD

The CarMD 2100 connects to the industry standard OBD2-compliant 16-pin port found on most vehicles manufactured since 1996. After downloading diagnostic information from your car, you plug the device into your Mac ... read more at MacLife

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Dew Motion Quiver - Dew Motion

I love my iPod, and I use it every day. But between earbud cables, straps for my laptop bag, and a jacket (even in summer… it’s San Francisco), things can get pretty cumbersome ... read more at MacLife

MacLife


HyperMac External Battery - Sanho

Sure, the unibody MacBooks have longer-lasting batteries. But for many, those improvements came at too high a cost--no swapping of spare batteries ... read more at MacLife

MacLife


Knomo Slim - Knomo

Available in a range of sizes (12-, 14-, 15-, and 17-inches) and a kaleidoscope of fashionable colors, Knomo's Slim laptop sleeves are more modestly priced than many of the luxury ... read more at Macworld

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Cinemin Swivel - WowWee

WowWee's Cinemin Swivel pico projector is made for watching iPod videos or playing games on the ceiling. Of course, you can point any handheld pico upward to display images ... read more at Macworld

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Incase Nylon Sleeve - Incase

Available in 13-, 15-, and 17-inch sizes in a choice of black, graphite, mustard yellow, or royal purple, Incase's Nylon Sleeve is a slim and stylish laptop carrier ... read more at Macworld

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Bookeen Cybook Opus - Bookeen

If you've been waiting for a no-frills e-book reader that's scarcely heavier than an iPhone, check out the Cybook Opus from Bookeen. Available in an array of colors ... read more at Macworld

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be.ez LE vertigo - be.ez

As the name suggests, be.ez's LE vertigo laptop bag stores your 13-inch or 15-inch laptop in a vertical position on your travels. It's a novel solution, that proves both comfortable and well-balanced ... read more at Macworld

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Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900BC - Sony

“A great read is a few seconds away,” proclaims the Sony Reader Daily Edition screen as it tries to connect to the Sony store—or to do anything else involving the unit’s wireless Internet access ... read more at Macworld

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Xtand Go - Just Mobile

It’s hard to get excited about an iPhone car mount, I know. But if use your phone as a GPS navigation device, some kind of mount is an indispensable add-on ... read more at Macworld

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Favi PJM-1000 - Favi

The plain-vanilla Favi PJM-1000 pico projector uses liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) projection technology. Though this projector's features are limited, it can handle small presentations ... read more at Macworld

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Ray Displays Ray - Ray Displays

The Ray, a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) pico projector from Ray Designs, features 10 lumens of brightness, a 20,000-hour LED light source ... read more at Macworld

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be.ez LA garde robe - LA garde robe

The LA garde robe laptop bag from be.ez (be easy) achieves a rare trick of packing sufficient storage space for daily use in a design that is both compact ... read more at Macworld

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Tech21 Style sleeve - Tech|21

The Tech|21 Style sleeve is a slimline, lightweight bag made partially from d3o, billed as a revolutionary intelligent material that locks its molecules together ... read more at Macworld

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Pantech Impact - Pantech

The Pantech Impact provides a solid camera and a full-QWERTY keyboard, but its sensitive touchpad, oddly placed keys, and complicated phone-call mechanics ... read more at Macworld

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Harmony 900 - Logitech

Our entertainment-center remotes are like tribbles; they look warm and welcoming at first, but we swear they keep multiplying to the point of overrunning the living room. We spend more time swapping between clickers ... read more at MacLife

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Google Nexus One - Google

Hot on the heels of the Motorola Droid release, Google entered the mobile-phone market full-bore with its HTC-built Nexus One. Sporting the Android 2.1 OS, the first official Google phone has been deemed magical ... read more at MacLife

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Boa Flow XL - Booq

Sometimes, a petite little thing of a bag just doesn’t get the job done. For instance, photographers and videographers are often burdened with the strenuous chore ... read more at MacLife

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Booq - Booq

Sometimes, a petite little thing of a bag just doesn’t get the job done. For instance, photographers and videographers are often burdened with the strenuous chore ... read more at MacLife

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Windshield/Vent Car Mount with Sound Amplified Cradle for iPhone - Kensington

The absurdly literally named Windshield/Vent Car Mount With Sound Amplified Cradle For iPhone comes as a three-piece kit. The cradle itself can be used with either of the separate windshield or AC-vent mounts ... read more at MacLife

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Pixi Plus - Palm

The "Plus" in the Palm Pixi Plus really means one thing: the addition of Wi-Fi connectivity. Other than that, the phone is identical in specs and design to its predecessor ... read more at Macworld

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Palm Pre Plus - Palm

The Palm Pre Plus is really more of an update of the original Pre on Sprint than a completely new product. Even so, the subtle hardware tweaks combined with Verizon's speedy network ... read more at Macworld

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Mini N97 - Nokia

As the name suggests, Nokia's Mini N97 is a more compact version of Nokia's flagship smartphone, the N97. The Mini N97 also gets the bonus of kinetic "flick" scrolling ... read more at Macworld

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Nexus One - Google

The coveted “Google phone” is finally here, but the Nexus One isn’t quite the superphone that Google intimated it would be. It lacks some valuable features (like multitouch and Outlook calendar syncing ... read more at Macworld

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LaCie LaCinema Classic HD - LaCie

The LaCinema Classic HD is LaCie's latest addition to its burgeoning range of hard drives designed to play media files on your television. This model uses the Neil Poulton-designed case ... read more at MacUserUK

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InfoSafe - PacSafe

PacSafe makes a variety of antitheft bags and markets the InfoSafe as a “portable safe” for the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Your ’Book is surrounded by eXomesh, a stainless-steel mesh material ... read more at MacLife

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BD-P3600 - Samsung

Samsung's BD-P3600 has a relatively high estimated street price for a Blu-ray Disc player, but it delivers exquisite images from Blu-ray discs to your HDTV ... read more at Macworld

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DMP-BD60K - Panasonic

Panasonic’s DMP-BD60K sits near the top of its class of Blu-ray players. Its terrific design, plethora of features, and stellar image quality ... read more at Macworld

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NS-WBRDVD - Insignia

If you’re looking for pleasing image quality in a Blu-ray player and you want to spend less than $200, Insignia’s NS-WBRDVD makes a terrific choice. It can connect to the Internet ... read more at Macworld

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BD370 - LG Electronics

LG's BD370 can stream Internet video from CinemaNow, Netflix On Demand, and YouTube to your HDTV. Even by the high standards of Blu-ray ... read more at Macworld

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BD390 - LG Electronics

When you pop a Blu-ray disc into LG's BD390, prepare to be impressed. The images it delivered to an HDTV were among the best we've ever seen ... read more at Macworld

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BD-P1600 - Samsung

Samsung’s BD-P1600 Blu-ray player delivers good-looking Blu-ray playback and adds a host of multimedia goodies (including BD-Live, Netflix On Demand, and Pandora streaming ... read more at Macworld

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BDX2000 - Toshiba

At first glance, Toshiba’s slim BDX2000 (the company’s first Blu-ray Disc player) seems unexceptional ... read more at Macworld

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DMP-BD55K - Panasonic

At $400, Panasonic’s DMP-BD55K is expensive. But its superb image quality, excellent design, and wide feature set make the DMP-BD55K a tempting choice ... read more at Macworld

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BDP-320 - Pioneer

Pioneer’s BDP-320 sends gorgeous pictures to an HDTV, but it lacks the Web streaming multimedia capabilities of even lower priced Blu-ray Disc players ... read more at Macworld

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BDP-S560 - Sony

Sony’s BDP-S560 not only delivers terrific high-definition images, but also excels at upconverting DVDs, too. And it does so in a Wi-Fi enabled model ... read more at Macworld

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Docking Entertainment System DCP851/37 - Philips

The designers at Philips took the “multi” in “multimedia player” literally when they put together the Docking Entertainment System DCP851/37. This glossy-black, tablet-style video accessory enables you to view images and videos from an iPod... read more at Macworld

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Axiotron Modbook - Computer Warehouse

Take the insides of a 2GHz MacBook, remove the keyboard and screen, add a touchscreen, and what do you have? As you can see from the pictures, the answer is the Modbook... read more at MacUserUK

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3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110 - 3M

The MPro110 could easily slip into a shirt pocket or stow away anywhere. Its candy-bar shape echoes its simplicity: There’s only an on/off switch, port for composite video, and physical focus adjustment. A small power adapter drives the unit, even recharging its included battery... read more at MacLife

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Wattstopper Isolé IDP-3050 - WattStopper

Chances are if you’re reading this magazine, you’ve got plenty of electronic gadgets in your house. And quite a few of them are drawing phantom power, wasting electricity while they are plugged in, unused. The problem is that plugging and unplugging everything is a hassle... read more at MacLife

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powermonkey-eXplorer - Powertraveller

We are addicted to power. We jones to keep our iPods and iPhones fed daily. But at the same time, we want to tread lightly on the earth. Thankfully, Powertraveller’s powermonkey-eXplorer can help with both. The water- and shock-resistant charging device will distribute the sun’s power... read more at MacLife

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Vudu Box - VUDU

We’ve long been fans of Netflix, partially because of the convenience, and because well…recently all the video stores in our neighborhood have died of mysterious causes. But waiting for the mail sucks, and our Netflix queue has the annoying tendency of not magically knowing exactly what we want to watch on a given day... read more at MacLife

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Dell M109S - Dell

The M109S looks like a full-sized projector that met a shrink-ray. The darling, fist-sized unit can pack along anywhere. Even with the modest-sized power adapter--about the same volume as the entire projector--the device can fit in the corner of a laptop bag... read more at MacLife

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Quickertek Apple Juicz - Quickertek

Do you ever find yourself hiking into the wilderness for days on end to study the courtship rituals of the Old World Swallowtail? Or perhaps you routinely travel to the far ends of the earth chasing breaking stories that must be transmitted as soon as the proverbial ink is dry... read more at MacLife

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Kodak EasyShare W1020 - Kodak

We shoot tons of photos but only print those we’re certain have staying power. So what about all the pictures that don’t make the cut? The EasyShare W1020 acts as an LCD and slide show, looping these images on its 10-inch, 800x480-pixel screen... read more at MacLife

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Acer K10 - Acer

There are big digital projectors, for filling large auditoriums, pocket projectors for camera phone users who want to show off in pubs, and there's Acer's K10. It's a glossy black unit, about the size of a Mac mini... read more at MacUserUK

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Eye-Fi Explore - Eye-Fi

Digital cameras have eliminated the need to get prints made from film negatives at your local Fotomat. But there’s still the matter of getting your digital snaps from your camera to your computer... read more at MacLife

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NP62 - NEC

Bright images remain clear and legible in a lit room, look great in a dimmed setting, and show crisp detail in the dark. Colors look fairly bright in any of those settings--although best when dark... read more at MacLife

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WD TV - Western Digital

Western Digital’s WD TV is the latest attempt at solving the “last mile” problem--namely how to get your digital content from your hard drive to your television screen. There are plenty of media streamers, game consoles... read more at MacLife

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Keyboard Cover for MacBook Pro - Macessity

If you’ve got an older MacBook Pro—a pre-“unibody” version with the older, non-chiclet-style keyboard—Macessity’s $15 Keyboard Cover for MacBook Pro is a good bet... read more at Macworld

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VisiSkin - VisiKey

VisiKey specializes in easier-to-read keyboard solutions, both for those with visual impairments and for people who simply want to reduce eyestrain from reading tiny labels... read more at Macworld

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Clearguard - Moshi

Moshi’s $25 Clearguard is the only cover I tested not made of silicone; instead, it’s made of thermoplastic urethane that’s 0.1mm thick—by far the thinnest keyboard cover here... read more at Macworld

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Checkerboard and Clear Keyboard Covers - KB Covers

As you might infer from the company’s name, KB Covers specializes in keyboard covers, producing basic, protective covers for every Apple keyboard, as well as foreign-language covers... read more at Macworld

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ProTouch FX Keyboard Protector - iSkin

iSkin’s $35 ProTouch Keyboard Protector is unique in that the company has treated the keyboard skin with an anti-bacterial agent; iSkin claims this “inhibit[s] the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria... read more at Macworld

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Patrol - Timbuk2

Longtime laptop- and messenger-bag vendor Timbuk2 recently entered the luggage market with a line of travel bags. Although the line includes rolling suitcases, carry-on bags, and totes, it also includes a unique backpack, the Patrol... read more at Macworld

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Juice Pack 3G - Mophie

The Juice Pack 3G fits your iPhone like a glove, covering the edges on the bottom half of the phone, while the top remains exposed. Fans of minimalist cases--or no cases at all--will appreciate the Juice Pack’s relatively slim profile. There’s also a Juice Pack to fit the original iPhone... read more at MacLife

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Chrome Soma - Chrome

You’ve gotta carry your laptop in something. But—let’s face it—there are a lot of ugly laptop bags out there. If you’re looking for something with a little more style, options can be limited. Then there’s the question of function. Plenty of briefcase-style bags offer loads of storage capacity... read more at MacLife

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eStarling Impact8 - eStarling

We’re over memory-card-only digital picture frames. The Impact8 suck down photos over Wi-Fi. An Internet connection grabs your latest images automatically from RSS feeds or a picture-publishing service. Even friends and relatives can upload pictures from anywhere... read more at MacLife

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VGF-CP1 Vaio Wi-Fi Photo Frame - Sony

We’re over memory-card-only digital picture frames. The Vaio Wi-Fi Photo Frame suck down photos over Wi-Fi. An Internet connection grabs your latest images automatically from RSS feeds or a picture-publishing service. Even friends and relatives can upload pictures from anywhere... read more at MacLife

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SeeThru Satin - Speck

Back in late 2006, I reviewed Speck’s SeeThru Hardshell case for the MacBook Pro. Made of thin, rigid polycarbonate, the SeeThru was a form-fitting hardshell case that provided protection against scratches and minor bumps... read more at Macworld

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TomTom Home - TomTom

The TomTom Go 930 is an automotive GPS (global positioning system) navigator. With its voice prompts and LCD map display, this device helps you find your way while driving, offering interactive mapping and turn-by-turn directions... read more at Macworld

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RouteBuddy - RouteBuddy

For most road-navigation situations, a standalone automotive GPS navigator is sufficient, but these devices fall short when it comes to trip planning, journaling, and post-trip analysis. Standalone GPS devices have little to offer your trip-planning effort... read more at Macworld

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Brenthaven Metrolite BP - Brenthaven

Available in red, black, and silver, the MetroLite BP is small and thin, weighing only 2.6 pounds on its own. Unlike my previous backpack, which offered three large compartments—a front compartment for loose stuff... read more at Macworld

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MacBook Pro Anti-Glare Film - Power Support

While testing the TechRestore-modified MacBook Pro, I thought it’d be interesting to compare that machine’s matte screen with a stock (glossy-screen) MacBook Pro equipped with an anti-glare film. While there are many such films in development, I could find only one shipping right now... read more at Macworld

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Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro for Mac - Yoggie

We Mac users can be forgiven for feeling a little smug when the conversation turns to security, spyware and viruses. After all, we're safe, right? Well, to be totally honest things are a little less clear-cut than this. Sure, there are currently no known Mac viruses in the wild, and the Mac's general system architecture is fairly secure... read more at MacUserUK

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Choiix Air-Through - Choiix

We all bond with our Macs in one way or another, but relationships with notebook computers can be a little more intimate than those with other machines. Notebooks are getting more powerful—and running hotter—every year. Power is good for getting work done, but not so good for the heat-sensitive internal components... read more at MacLife

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MiniWiz HYmini - MiniWIZ Sustainable Energy Development

The HYmini leverages the power of the wind, sun, hand-crank, or, if need be, the electric grid to recharge most of your 5V gadgets. Rain or shine, this charger will store the power it generates in its internal 1200mAh lithium-ion battery... read more at MacLife

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D-Link DSM-210 - D-Link

We’re over memory-card-only digital picture frames. The D-Link DSM-210suck down photos over Wi-Fi. An Internet connection grabs your latest images automatically from RSS feeds or a picture-publishing service. Even friends and relatives can upload pictures from anywhere... read more at MacLife

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Colorware - Colorware

Apple products are well known for their elegant, innovative designs. But, aside from the rainbow array that the new nanos come in, our friends in Cupertino haven’t really taken any chances in the color department lately. Sure, the new all-aluminum laptops look fantastic, but at the same time... read more at MacLife

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Xpal Oliver XP600 - XPAL Power

With every new iPod and iPhone model, Apple boasts longer battery life—but sometimes, that just isn’t enough. If you’re worried about running out of juice on a long trip, the Oliver XP600 can keep your gadget running a little while longer... read more at MacLife

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Griffin Simplifi - Griffin

At its core, Simplifi—kudos to Griffin for not calling it iSimplifi—is a charging dock for your iPod or iPhone. Helpfully, the Simplifi will plug into a USB port for power, perfect for that extra port on your keyboard. Unlike a lot of other third-party charging docks we’ve seen, the Simplifi also does double duty... read more at MacLife

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Ten One Design Pogo Stylus - Ten One Design

If you’re fine tapping on a touch or iPhone with a finger, then move along—nothing to see here. But for those of us who could use a little help with accuracy—or just like a clean screen—the Pogo is amazingly useful. A small stylus, the Pogo is made from light aluminum and comes in 3 cool matte colors... read more at MacLife

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Xtand Pro - Just Mobile

The Xstand Pro is a stylish stand made of real aluminum that closely matches the finish of Apple’s latest MacBook models. The oval base is wide (11.8 by 6.7 inches) and sturdy, with rubber feet to protect your desk and to keep the stand from moving... read more at Macworld

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Targus For Mac File Share Cable - Targus

After years of being forced into PC tech support over the phone, you’ve finally persuaded your parents to buy a Mac. Or maybe your PowerBook finally bit the dust, and it’s time for an upgrade. Either way, now you’re stuck with the onerous task of getting documents, movies, music, and an entire archive of LOLCat photos over from that old, worn-out machine to a new one... read more at MacLife

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iRecord - Streaming Networks

If you haven’t noticed, the transition from analog to digital media is almost complete. We’ll lose a few things in the process, but your memories don’t have to be among them. If you’d like to share home movies stuck on VHS tapes or want to transfer old audio recordings to your Mac, Streaming Network’s iRecord can help... read more at MacLife

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Premium Leather Flight Jacket - MacCase

When it comes to style, most laptop bags aim for either techie or chic. MacCase’s Premium Leather Flight Jacket, on the other hand, is designed to appeal to rugged types. As its name implies, the Flight Jacket’s weathered leather looks like it was stripped from a vintage bomber jacket... read more at Macworld

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The Minimalist - Zegari

Zegari’s Minimalist is a briefcase-style laptop bag meant to appeal to luxury bag lovers. Luxury usually translates to “high price”—in this case, a not-unreasonable-for-a-high-end-bag $285—but with the Minimalist, it also means a carefully considered... read more at Macworld

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Newer Technology Portable Toolkit - Clark & Mayfield

Back when I first started amassing my own collection of computer tools, I remember spending $10 or more for each size of Torx screwdriver. Which is why Newer Technology’s 11-Piece Portable Toolkit is so appealing... read more at Macworld

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Metro Express Laptop Tote Bag - Clark & Mayfield

Totes are excellent everyday bags. Large and easily accessible, they’re ideal for everything from loading up on library books to shoplifting Cornish game hens. Clark & Mayfield capitalizes on the format’s wide appeal by taking a typical tote and tricking it out with some laptop-specific interior... read more at Macworld

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Chill Mat for Mac - Targus

If you spend a lot of time Web surfing on the couch—or on the patio, or in bed, or anywhere else where there’s no tabletop in front of you—you know that one of the biggest liabilities of laptop computing is a burned-out lap... read more at Macworld

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Booq Mamba Pack - Booq

When it comes to having a laptop backpack that provides loads of room for more than just a laptop—books, accessories, peripherals, and cables—Booq’s $135 Mamba Pack has a lot to offer. This roomy and colorful backpack features a dedicated laptop compartment that can accommodate 13- to 17-inch laptops... read more at Macworld

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Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager - Upek

Passwords? Bah! If you’re a forward-thinking security nut, you’ll use a biometric scanner to lock down your Mac, your website accounts, and even certain applications. Enter the Eikon To Go, which reads fingerprints to determine that it is you, and not some brazen office snoop... read more at MacLife

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Voltaic Messenger - Voltaic

We were ready to fall in love with the Voltaic Messenger. It’s made of recycled soda bottles, and it captures solar energy to charge your gadgets. We were pleasantly surprised to find the bag charging in even in the most overcast and foggy San Francisco weather. Unfortunately, the bag itself doesn’t quite live up to the standard... read more at MacLife

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Kill A Watt P4320 - P3 International

Combine a surge suppressor with the features of a multimeter, and you’ll get the Kill A Watt. This eight-outlet power strip displays real-time details about the current flowing from the wall to your gadgets. Stats geeks can monitor data about amps, volts, watts, leakage, and more... read more at MacLife

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Protouch Keyboard Protector - iSkin

Portable is where the action is in today’s computer world, but that world isn’t always as clean as we’d like it to be. iSkin’s ProTouch Keyboard Protector is a flexible silicone membrane that fits over your MacBook or MacBook Air’s keyboard... read more at MacLife

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ColorMunki Design - ColorMunki

The curiously-named ColorMunki Design is a chunky white box, with one corner rounded off, a bag with a weighted tether and ColorMunki Design software. The device itself is what's used to profile the display... read more at MacUserUK

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W800 Aerogel Extreme Wide - LapLogic

What’s on your lap? If you said, “Why, my Mac, of course,” aren’t your thighs getting a little warm? Or perhaps your neck hurts from hunching over to better see the screen. Well, sit up straight, Hot-Thighs McSlouchy, because the W800 Aerogel Extreme Wide can help... read more at MacLife

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Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Built-in WiFi - Aluratek

If you’ve bothered to select the Radio entry in iTunes’ Source list, you know that you can listen to radio streamed across the Internet to your computer. But unless you have your Mac sitting on your nightstand, this isn’t a terribly useful feature when you need a blast of Internet audio to get you up in the morning... read more at Macworld/p>

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Moshi Zefyr - Moshi

What’s on your lap? If you said, “Why, my Mac, of course,” aren’t your thighs getting a little warm? Or perhaps your neck hurts from hunching over to better see the screen. Well, sit up straight, Hot-Thighs McSlouchy, because the Zefyr can help... read more at MacLife/p>

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Rain Design mStand - Rain Design

What’s on your lap? If you said, “Why, my Mac, of course,” aren’t your thighs getting a little warm? Or perhaps your neck hurts from hunching over to better see the screen. Well, sit up straight, Hot-Thighs McSlouchy, because the mStand can help... read more at MacLife/p>

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FastPack 250 - Lowepro

A protective, easy-access mode of transport for your SLR camera can be hard to come by if you’d like to carry it with a laptop and other common digital photo gear. As with traditional camera shoulder bags, a photography-specific messenger pack can be bulky and heavy enough that you end up with an aching back. Luckily, we found Lowepro’s new Fastpack series of camera bags, which combine the right amount of storage with an easy-to-carry design... read more at MacLife/p>

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Trek Sleeve - Brenthaven

Back in June 2007, I covered Brenthaven’s $20 MacBook Sleeve, an impressively protective case at an impressively low price. As I explained at the time, the Sleeve was originally designed for some of Apple’s “one-student-one-laptop” initiatives... read more at Macworld/p>

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