5 Car Gadgets for 2011

People have been buying cool gadgets for their cars ever since cars came out. The gadgets available in the first half of the 1900’s weren’t nearly as cool as the ones available today, but people were just as fond of them as they are of gadgets now. Just think – in those days having a radio or air conditioning was a real treat, while today these things come standard in most cars. Maybe one day things we consider nifty gadgets will become required parts of cars. Until then though, here are five cool car gadgets that any driver in 2011 would be glad to have.1. Bluetooth – Bluetooth enabled cars are becoming a popular option for drivers. With a Bluetooth...

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Essential Apple Apps

So, you’ve just made the big purchase and have bought your new iPhone or iPad, and now you have to fill it with apps. But which ones? The app store is full of hundreds of different apps for everything under the sun, but navigating your way through them can be irritating. Here is a quick list of essential apps to add to your new phone or iPad. Apps can be separated into two categories: productivity and procrastination. Every iPhone or iPad comes with a mixture of both, including a note pad and a link to YouTube. You can add to these to make your iPhone or iPad to make it more enjoyable.Productive:Navigation app.There are quite a few of these online,...

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Ergonomic Chairs for Your Gadgets

Whether a user is working or leisurely browsing the net, accumulated hours spent in front of the computer and modern gadgets could result in repetitive stress injuries (RSI) and other type of injuries. RSI is a condition when the joints are stressed because of frequent and repetitive motions or movements. RSIs affect the wrist bone and ligaments, disk compression in the neck, hands, and elbows.Posture-related injuries may also occur, especially in the lower and upper back, neck, shoulders, and joints. Most often than not, uncomfortable workstation design and long-hours of sitting in front of the computer compounds these type of injuries. Sitting...

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Five Gadgets A Geeky Mother Would Love

Springtime is here, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And, your mom is a hopeless gadget geek. And you have no idea what to get her for Mother’s Day. Have no fear – just check out this list of helpful suggestions, and you’ll have a gift that will make your geeky mom happy in no time.1. Kindle -- this landmark e-reader is lighter, thinner, and more affordable than ever. Amazon.com now offers two new Kindle versions: one with wifi, for $139, and the other with 3G, for $189. Moms love to read, and a geeky mom will appreciate being able to carry her library of thousands of titles around in her purse with her. The wifi model can...

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7 Tips for Saving Money on Gadgets

A recent article here on The Gadgets Blog told you about ten gadgets that can help you save money. But how do you save money on gadgets in general? Here are seven tips for getting the gadgets that you want without spending more than you can afford:1. Create a budget and stick to it. The number one way to make sure that you don’t overspend on gadgets is to make sure that you have a family budget and that you don’t exceed it.2. Be a second wave adopter. It is certainly fun to be an early adopter of new technology (the new iPad anyone?) but this also means that you’re going to pay the highest price for the product. Wait a couple of months and most...

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5 Reasons Why Gaming Accessories are Right for Everyone in the World

It doesn't matter whether you're playing Hello Kitty Island Adventures, browsing the internet, or rocking hardcore World of Warcraft – you should take a serious look at gaming accessories and peripherals for your computer. Here are a few reasons why:1. Gaming Accessories are Sexy.Gaming accessories always look cooler. Just look at the image with this post. Does your mouse look that cool? I suspect, sir or madam, that is does not. Girls love a guy with a sexy gaming mouse. It's true. Guys will probably want to use it, too. Win-win.2. Cool FeaturesHave you ever sat down at a desk and had a mouse jump around with the sensitivity way too high? Or...

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