Great Gadgets: MagnoGrip

Published on Sep 13, 2010   //  Gadgets

Even if you happen to work from home as an Internet entrepreneur, you probably still deal with little tools and other pieces that can easily get lost, dropped, and stepped on. Sometimes, the best gadgets are also among the simplest solutions. Such is the case with the MagnoGrip wristband.

It is designed largely for DIY experts, handymen, contractors, and other similar professionals, but there is no reason why hobbyists and other people can’t make great use of this product as well. In short, it’s a magnetic wristband that can be used to hold loose nails, screws, nuts, bolts, drill bits, fasteners and other metallic items that would otherwise get lost on the floor while you are working.

Made from heavy duty canvas, industrial grade velcro, and powerful magnets, the MagnoGrip allows you to finish jobs in less time and with less frustration. The magnets on it are so strong that they can be used to hold a hammer in place while you use another tool, though that may not be the most comfortable of applications. It is also big enough for wrists as big as twelve inches.

Find the MagnoGrip on ThinkGeek for $14.99.

Great Gadgets: Speakal iPom 2.1 Speaker System

Published on Sep 6, 2010   //  Gadgets

Looking for a more unique way to enjoy your music both at home and at the office? The quirky design of the Speakal iPom Flower 2.1 Speaker System just might be what you need to add a huge dash of personality into an otherwise drab cubicle. Instead of using traditional squares or even circles, this speaker system involves a couple of flowers.

The colorful blooming numbers are the two main stereo speakers, whereas the central unit is shaped like an apple and serves as the 12-watt subwoofer in this 2.1 speaker system. The space-saving design also includes humanized touch control for volume and music control to go with its bass reflex and sound stabilization technologies. This also allows for near 360-degrees of music, not to mention the ability to detach the “flower” speakers from the apple base to arrange them separately, should you so prefer.

The Speakal iPom speaker system can connect to any audio device using a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, including the iPod, iPhone, Zune, Xbox 360, notebook computer, Nintendo DS, and a variety of other input sources. It also features a USB port and an SD card reader, both of which can be used as audio sources, reading the music files directly.

Saving you a good deal of money, this clever product can be found for just $68.03 on Amazon, representing a 38% savings off the regular price of $109.99. This special price is only for the white model, which comes with red and purple flowers.

Great Gadgets: iBottleopener

Published on Aug 30, 2010   //  Gadgets

Want to have a party in your pocket? It may not be the best of taglines, but that’s exactly what they’ve decided to use for the iBottleopener. We’ve all been in the situation where we can’t find a suitable bottle opener in a pinch, but we always have our smartphones close at hand.

With this in mind, the iBottleopener can really help you under such circumstances. It is a protective case that’ll fit the Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, but it also comes with a built-in bottle opener. This certainly makes it one of the more unique products we’ve seen, as other iPhone cases may include additional battery life or some other “useful” function. Then again, bottle opening can be pretty useful.

The product is currently patent pending, but the developers are looking to get about $20 for each case, plus four dollars for shipping. The current version will only work with the iPhone 3G and 3GS models, but a iPhone 4 iBottleopener is also in the works.

If you were to develop a new case for the iPhone (or any other smartphone for that matter), what innovative feature would you choose to include to separate your product from the rest of the crowd? A corkscrew? A nail clipper? A screwdriver?

Great Gadgets: ReadySteady Stabilizer

Published on Aug 23, 2010   //  Gadgets

Having a pocket camcorder is great. This is true if you choose to go with a Flip UltraHD, a Sony Bloggie, or a Kodak Zi8. However, one obstacle that you may encounter in their use is that your hands are shaky. As a result, those high-definition videos leave your viewers with all kinds of motion sickness. Not good.

Helping you shoot better movies is the ReadySteady video stablizer. The super portable device connects to the tripod mount part of your pocket HD camcorder and helps to provide a counterweight for steadier video-shooting. The entire product is made from aluminum, not plastic, and can be easily rolled up for easy transport.

The ReadySteady won’t be good enough to replace a traditional tripod or monopod, but it is a lot more portable. The base can be placed on a flat surface for extra stability, but even in a handheld configuration, the extra weight at the bottom can make for much steadier videos. This is thanks to its “patented design and physics” to create balance between the device and your digital camcorder. Better still, it is made in the USA.

Find more information at ReadySteadyVideo.com. The ReadySteady stabilizer sells for $29.99, including free shipping. Choose from aluminum or black.

Great Gadgets: Nokia CS-18 Internet Stick

Published on Aug 16, 2010   //  Gadgets

To maintain the mobile lifestyle, you likely want to have a good Internet connection with you everywhere you go. Sure, you could constantly go hunting for the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot, but it can be a lot more convenient with something like the Nokia CS-18 Rocket Internet Stick.

It may look like little more than your standard issue USB flash drive, but this Internet Stick actually contains a SIM card. It connects to the cellular network and allows your notebook or netbook to surf the web at surprisingly fast speeds. According to Nokia, the stick is good for up to 21.1Mbps download speed with up to 5.76Mbps for uploads.

There’s also a bonus microSD card slot built into the Nokia CS-18, which can come in handy for reading the small memory cards or simply using the Internet Stick like a USB thumb drive. The software for connecting to the Internet is also included and it can track the amount of bandwidth being used.

The Nokia CS-18 Internet Stick has been available through Rogers Wireless in Canada for a couple of months and it just recently launched with sister company Fido. If you sign a qualifying contract for your mobile data plan, you can have the Nokia stick for free.

Great Gadgets: Green Pen Style Laser Pointer

Published on Aug 9, 2010   //  Gadgets

Looking to make a real impact at your next sales presentation? Maybe you just want a little something to stick out from the crowd or maybe you need to point to something under some slightly different conditions. Whatever the case, you should check out this green laser pointer by tMate Accessories.

The green 50mW pen style laser pointer comes bundled with five interchangeable caps and heads. These allow for different laser patterns on the fly, in addition to the usual solid beam. The caps screw on and off, so they won’t fall off or get lost while you are using the laser pointer. Also included in the package are the required AAA batteries and the free carrying case.

But why would you want a green laser pointer over a more conventional red laser pointer? This true green wavelength (532nm) laser is much brighter and more effective than the regular red beam. The laser pointer has been hand calibrated to ensure a pure green light, offering a range of up to 72,000 feet.

This pen style green laser pointer is currently on sale for $24.99 from TechMart Electronics via Amazon Canada. That is $30 off from the regular price.

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