Stuff I Like: LG Blast Chiller
Here’s a refrigerator feature I’d love to have. The Blast Chiller uses compressed cold air from the freezer to chill two beers (or sodas if you want to waste its marvelous capabilities on something like that) or a bottle of wine to 42 degrees Fahrenheit in about 8 minutes (5 minutes for one beer). Awesome. [...]
Stuff I Like: iPad in G-Form Case Survives 1300 Ft. Drop
This is pretty impressive. Skydivers drop an iPad from 1300 feet. Safely wrapped in an iPad Extreme Sleeve Yellow, the iPad survives, and works just fine. (H/T Yahoo News)
Okay, Gadget Freaks – You’re Gonna Love Swivl
Check this out – looks like a great gadget that could serve several FaceTime / home video purposes. Plus, it’s just a neat idea. Looks like it’s going to retail for $159. Get more info, and reserve one at Swivl Swivl by Satarii from Satarii on Vimeo.
Stuff I Want: Brewsees Bottle-Opening Glasses
Yeah – that’s multi-purpose at its best. Polarized, 100% UV-protecting sunglasses, with anodized aircraft aluminum bottle openers built into the ends of the frames. $40. Buy them here
Stuff I Want: Opena iPhone 4 Case
This is the iPhone case I’ve been looking for. Looks good, protects my iPhone from fumble-fingered drops to the sidewalk, and it has a slide-out bottle opener. Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. You can get yours here.
Stuff I Like: Treasure Wheels
This is such a simple idea, it makes me wonder why I didn’t think of it. Treasure wheels allow you to add wheels to whatever you need to move. Buy them here
Poll: Do You Spend Too Much Time on Your Smart Phone?
Image via Wikipedia Update 4: Think I figured it out. If you try to vote, and find that you can’t please leave me a comment. Thanks. Update 3: No dice. Trying something else. Update 2: Tried one thing, and have put the poll back. We’ll see if it works. Update: I had a poll attached [...]
Stuff I Like: Metal iPhone Back Cover
Saw this at Unpluggd. It’s a metal case back to replace the glass original on your iphone. Very nice looking, and only requires removing two screws to swap out the back cover. It can be purchased here. R&R instructions here.
Stuff I (would) Want: Wallee iPad Wall Mount
(via Gear Patrol) If I had an iPad, I’d want one of these: Here’s a video:
Gadgets: This Looks Interesting
(H/T to Uncrate) Blackberry has an entry into the tablet wars: the PlayBook. A 7-inch touchscreen tablet aimed more at the business crowd, but packing plenty of widely-appreciated features like dual HD cameras, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, HDMI output, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 1080p video playback, 1024×600 resolution, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 [...]
iPhone 4 –
So, it looks like June 24 is when I fork over the next (at least) $199. Update – AT&T is apparently going to advance the upgrade eligibility for some customers. Read here to find out if you qualify.
Oh well: AT&T axes unlimited data, unveils tethering price
I wonder how soon they’re going to lower the boom on me? Josh and I have the unlimited data plan. This takes effect on June 7, but this piece says existing customers can keep the unlimited until they renew. Since purchasing the iPhone 4 probably constitutes renewal, it will probably happen later this summer. I’m not sure [...]
