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 We don’t know about you, but we’re tough on electronics. And, our cell phones, tossed carelessly into purse, backpack, jacket pocket, etc, tend to take the worst of it. But, thankfully we discovered the super tough protection of the OtterBox Defender Case. This sturdy little case will take all the abuse you can give it, and more. Rain, sleet, snow? Who cares? Not Otterbox users!
Better yet, its grippy surface keeps it resting nicely on the center console of your car, handy for when your talking hands-free , but still want to be able to see the display screen. And, here’s a tip for travelers: choose the eye catching yellow and black case so that you won’t leave it, or confuse it with another, when you’re in a rush at airport security.
And girls, while your husband won’t be wild about this feature, the Stanley-tool-yellow case is a huge guy magnet. We can't tell you how many guys - on airplanes, in coffeehouses, in frequent flyer lounges, on the street, in the park, etc. – have asked us about ours.
And, if you have other electronic toys that need protecting, they have a case for nearly any electronic you want covered - PDAs, phones, laptops, cameras - with new models being added all the time.
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 We’ve raved about the Kindle so much here that you’re whipped into a froth of anticipation – or sick of the subject. Either way, we have just one more little comment:
GADGET LOVERS - NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A KINDLE!
Amazon's bestselling 6-inch Kindle is now only $299. With this exciting new low price, summer reading just got a lot more fun! You DO know that our not-so-secret crush on Kindle is all about fun? Sure, Kindle holds over 1500 books, is sleek and lightweight, reads easier than real paper and is ultra-portable. But the main reason we love it so is that it’s made reading more fun than ever before.
The Kindle Store now has over 300,000 books, magazines, newspapers, and blogs. With an advanced 3G wireless connection on your Kindle, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. Less than 60 seconds to reading nirvana. Enjoy! |
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 If you have a cat whose claws cannot be trimmed without one of you ending up in the hospital, you’ll understand why we so love the Emery Cat!
After all the skirmishes involving drops of blood and tufts of hair, you can finally give it up and let Fluffy give herself a pedicure with this fun new (brilliant!) kitty scratcher. Truly a win/win situation -- you’ll never again risk cat scratch fever, your furniture will be safe from “the shredder,” and Fluffy will regain her rightful throne as queen of everything.
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 Creativity feeds the soul, and if your soul has been feeling kind of skinny lately, Your Story is here to fatten it up! This laminator/binder kit contains everything you need to immediately get started designing and creating beautiful keepsakes and gifts that your friends and family will actually appreciate receiving.
We know you’re snowed under with the daily grind, but creative outlets are vital to your happiness. With Your Story, you won’t even have to search the aisles of the local hobby store to collect supplies – everything you’ll need to make personalized albums, books and journals, and loads of gifts is in one convenient kit. Complete with CDs and online design tools to jump-start inspiration, Your Story is a thermal book binder and laminator combined -- that’s also great for professional binding and laminating at the office.
Let your imagination run wild with Your Story, and save a ton of money on gifts for everyone!
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 Traveling shutterbugs are going to love this new PacSafe Camera Bag. Camera equipment ain’t cheap, so give yourself the extra peace of mind that this anti-theft bag is built to provide. Boasting steel-mesh enhanced fabric, cable-reinforced strap, tamper-proof zippers, and easy-access pockets for storing cords, batteries and memory cards, it’s perfect whether you’re snapping pics at the kids soccer game or enjoying a romantic getaway in Paris. We love using the built-in combination lock and attach it to a café table, subway seat, or anyplace where we want to be able to relax our guard a little.
Travel light and keep it safe! |
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 What do you do when something valuable (your wedding ring, the baby’s pacifier or the last Godiva dark chocolate) accidentally drops into garbage disposal? If you have no relationship with the dropped item, you might consider just . . . . No, no – it’s almost a law and you must retrieve it! But there’s something so terrifying about plunging your hand into that primal, revolting mouth -- because who knows what may be lurking there . . .Of course, the rational side of your mind absolutely realizes the disposal will not turn itself on and shred your knuckles. but it is the irrational side that usually wins out.
Hold on – our hero appears! Anywhere you need light and a grabber, the Alligetter is there to save your fingers from physical and mental trauma. Alligetter easily and safely removes objects from the garbage disposal, and it’s wonderful for grabbing stuff from other creepy places – under the refrigerator, fissures between car seats, bottom of aquariums and kids’ sleeping bags. The Alligetter sports a tip-mounted LED light with a switch in the 12-inch handle, and its two slender alligator jaws fearlessly reach into the scariest of places to liberate the innocent and purge the offensive.
Alligetter will be your champion of dark, scary places, and you’ll never again feel threatened by the evil knuckle shredder!
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 If you’re into creative scrapbooking or crafts, you’re going to flip over the Cricut Expression personal electronic cutter - also known as "the future of home crafting." No computer required, it cuts out beautiful and fun designs, letters, and numbers for your many projects. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, and it plugs into any normal wall outlet.
There are more than 50 different Cricut cartridges available (alphabet, animal, birthdays, Christmas, new baby, Mickey, Pooh, monograms, doodling, opposites, printing press, zoo, tear drop – to name a few), and that number is growing. Each cartridge comes with a simple keypad overlay for a huge variety of incredibly precise designs, with thousands of print options on each cartridge. You can combine styles and sizes to create uniquely designed scrapbooks, cards, gifts, posters, letters and home décor – using vinyl, chipboard, fabric, card stock, paper and plastic – or simply create your own designs!
The Cricut Expression personal cutting system is one of the most useful tools for your home or office and it is a must for teachers who need flashcards, bulletin boards and signs. This incredible little machine is totally versatile, and it cuts images from 1/4" to 23 1/2" with precision and detail.
With the Cricut Expression, your projects will look like they were done by a professional...only better!
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 Maybe you’ve heard that Amazon’s third incarnation of the Kindle is on its way and it’s pretty pricey. Amazon is expecting a run on this hot product as soon as it’s released in the summer and is recommending customers pre-order the Kindle DX now. If you care, and can part with $489 for an electronic reading device, here’s why you might actually consider it:
Kindle DX is slim, just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines. It’s lightweight, 10.2 oz., lighter than a typical paperback. And it’s wireless so you can download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere -- with no monthly fees, service plans or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots.
It comes with a 2-1/2 times larger, auto-rotating screen for reading newspapers, maps and long forms. It supports PDF files fully with a native PDF reader. Its storage capacity jumps from 1,500 to 3,500 books, periodicals and documents. The improved display reads like real paper, with clearer text and crisper images and the Kindle DX boasts longer battery life – you can read for days without recharging. You can also turn pages 20% faster with the new Kindle DX.
With its new text-to-speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs and books out loud to you, in a voice that you choose. Reading selection is huge – more than 275,000 books -- plus newspapers, magazines and blogs. And no judging a book by its cover -- Kindle lets you download and read first chapters for free.
Sounds great, doesn’t it? But, is it worth the money? We say absolutely!
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 Have an idea of just how you would organize your stuff that you have on your desk but just can't find the gadget to do it? Now you can with the GearGripper. Its soft foam base and strong core make it possible to keep track of all your small stuff -- from your iPod and cell phone to reading glasses, scissors and tons of gadgets. Heck, you could even use it as a wine rack for those office happy hours!.
The GearGripper is the perfect complement to any desk, shelf or drawer. Even better, you can bend and pose the waved GearGripper into the perfect shape for all your own stuff. The vibrant color choices are great, too. Finally, organization and individuality, for six bucks (you know we always love a great product at a bargain price!).
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 Whether you are bird-watching, hunting elk in the wild, watching your son’s football game or whale watching from the deck of a sailboat, be sure that you have the Optic 1050 Power Binoculars close at hand. These lightweight, powerful sporting binoculars are easily adjustable to your eyes, shock resistant and the lens are shatterproof. And, they are powerful enough to see up to 35 miles away.
You should note that these are not your grandfather's binoculars. They come standard with soft rubber eye cups (better for bird watching or hunting), a durable rubber outer body (great for those 4-wheeling adventures), a comfort neck strap (won't rub your neck while you are relaxing on the beach) and a center focusing wheel (perfect for just about anything!). So you see (no pun intended), anything you throw at the Optic 1050's , they can handle. And did we mention that your purchase comes with a padded carrying case and a Spy Scope? Trust us - it's too good to pass up! |
 If small and simple is your thing, the Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera is for you! A true pocket camcorder, the Zi6 weighs only 3.8 ounces and gives you the ability to record HD video, as well as three megapixel still images. Your family will become instant celebrities - just click to record the action in stunning video, play back on any HDTV or plug into your computer’s USB. You can edit, add music and personalize your movie, and then easily share with adoring fans – on YouTube or through email. Catch life as it happens with the Zi6 and never again miss out on capturing that moment.
The Kodak Zi6 features 128 MB of internal memory and an SD/SDHC memory card slot that accommodates an additional 32GB of storage. It operates with two rechargeable AA batteries, is available in black or pink. It features a 2.4" LCD screen, 2x digital zoom, and it records 720p HD video at either 60 fps or 30 fps.
With the Kodak Zi6, there’s no longer a need to say "you should've been there". And if you purchase by May 31, 2009, you will receive a unique coupon code for a free $20 Create-It-Reward from Shutterfly. |
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