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	<title>Tech Spottr &#187; Gadgets</title>
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		<title>Gorilla Go Go Holder</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/gorilla-go-go-holder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apple]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[People love to show off or want to see their gadgets wherever they may be. On the working table or perhaps on top of the cabinet, seeing where your iPod or mobile phone is all you would want to see. Thanks to innovations, there are holders in the market and among them include this one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.shinyshiny.tv/gorillapod_go-go-thumb-240x197.jpg"><img class=alignleft src='http://www.shinyshiny.tv/gorillapod_go-go-thumb-240x197.jpg' width=200 alt='' class='alignnone' /></a>People love to show off or want to see their gadgets wherever they may be. On the working table or perhaps on top of the cabinet, seeing where your iPod or mobile phone is all you would want to see. Thanks to innovations, there are holders in the market and among them include this one called the Gorilla Go Go holder. Once you use it, you are sure not to lose sight of that gadget of yours. </p>
<p>They may seem like a useful piece of aid for the modern gadget freaks today but to the ones who love to enhance and put their gadgets on display, this Gorilla Go Go holder is certainly something that will be a prized find, at home or in the office. </p>
<p>If you class your phone/MP3 player/PDA/digital camera as being far too precious to lie on a dust and dirt ridden desktop (or somewhere equally mucky), or you&#8217;re just simply into unique looking tech accessories, the Gorilla Go-Go is definitely worth casting your eye over.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a clever little accessory that&#8217;ll hold up virtually any of your gadgets (within reason &#8211; it won&#8217;t hold your Playstation), with its multiple attachment options such as suction clips and high-bond adhesive clips.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/09/the_gorillapod.html">Source</a> </p>
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		<title>iPhone 3G Mobile Phone Telescope</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/iphone-3g-mobile-phone-telescope/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apple]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[camera]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iphone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peripherals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telescope]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[zoom]]></category>

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At times we want to take pictures with our phones which are equipped with such a feature. But the problem here is that unlike the usual digital cameras, they don’t have a zoom option to get a better image when we want to shoot certain images. In fact, it limits mobile phones such as our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><a href="http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_img/thumb/MTLSC003300_01_M.jpg"><img src="http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_img/thumb/MTLSC003300_01_M.jpg" width=250 alt="iPhone 3G Mobile Phone Telescope" /></a></center></p>
<p>At times we want to take pictures with our phones which are equipped with such a feature. But the problem here is that unlike the usual digital cameras, they don’t have a zoom option to get a better image when we want to shoot certain images. In fact, it limits mobile phones such as our iPhone towards near shots. But that was yesterday’s news. </p>
<p>Welcome the iPhone 3G Mobile Phone Telescope that allows you to go as far as 6X Zoom and extend your shooting power in capturing better images via your iPhone. So the next time you want to get a better shot and avoid the blurry or bad image rendering, just take out that iPhone 3G Mobile Phone Telescope and snap away to your liking!</p>
<p>The new design to run of rays can effectively avoid the contortion of image, and makes the super wide angle, the larger luminous flux, the higher visual acuteness, good for color reduction, which makes the high quality of photography.</p>
<p><a href="http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03534">Source</a> </p>
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		<title>Homeland Security Can Detain Travelers&#8217; Laptop</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/homeland-security-can-detain-travelers-laptop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J. Angelo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laptops]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to an article on the Washington Post, the US Department of Homeland Security now has the right to detain laptops and any other gadget that can hold information, look into the contents, and possibly save notes or records.
Federal agents may take a traveler&#8217;s laptop computer or other electronic device to an off-site location for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to an <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/01/AR2008080103030.html">article on the Washington Post</a>, the US Department of Homeland Security now has the right to detain laptops and any other gadget that can hold information, look into the contents, and possibly save notes or records.</p>
<blockquote><p>Federal agents may take a traveler&#8217;s laptop computer or other electronic device to an off-site location for an unspecified period of time without any suspicion of wrongdoing, as part of border search policies the Department of Homeland Security recently disclosed.</p>
<p>Also, officials may share copies of the laptop&#8217;s contents with other agencies and private entities for language translation, data decryption or other reasons, according to the policies, dated July 16 and issued by two DHS agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. </p></blockquote>
<p>This would prove to be a hassle if you&#8217;re traveling on business and DHS agents impound your equipment. How about storing sensitive information in your brain instead? I guess they can&#8217;t just take that from you.</p>
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		<title>Making Your Mobile Phone Waterproof</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[blackberry]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://techspottr.com/?p=26</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gadgets, mobile phones in particular, have had their share of issues as far as being damaged because of accidentally being dropped in water. Apparently this is something that no sane person would do. Considering the circuits and sensitive parts inside these modern gadgets, who in his right mind would want to check out how it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gadgets, mobile phones in particular, have had their share of issues as far as being damaged because of accidentally being dropped in water. Apparently this is something that no sane person would do. Considering the circuits and sensitive parts inside these modern gadgets, who in his right mind would want to check out how it can fare under water?</p>
<p>While that issue is something that has cost people a lot, there is this video that claims to make any gadget waterproof. All it takes is a special coating from Golden Shellback and you can make calls by the pool without getting worried if you accidentally drop it in the pool. </p>
<p>Quite a revolutionary idea but I presume that this was made primarily to avoid technical problems as far as gadgets which accidentally get wet. Here is a video to show it better. It may save you a lot in potential repair expenses for your phone when the time comes. </p>
<p><center> <object width="400" height="227"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1402875&amp;server=www.vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1402875&amp;server=www.vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="227"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/1402875?pg=embed&#038;sec=1402875">Golden Shellback Gadget Waterproofing</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/user562128?pg=embed&#038;sec=1402875">Gizmodo</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&#038;sec=1402875">Vimeo</a>.</center></p>
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		<title>Gadgets are Fascinating but Limited</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/gadgets-are-fascinating-but-limited/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laptops]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://techspottr.com/?p=23</guid>
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People today are obviously fascinated with gadgets. Features and the things that they can do, you are sure to see people wanting a piece of them even if it means shelling out hundred of dollars to get one. They range from mobile phones, portable computers and game consoles that really get the public’s attention. 
But [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><a href="http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080713/images/Techno-Page.jpg"><img src="http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080713/images/Techno-Page.jpg" width=250 alt="technology gadgets" /></a></center></p>
<p>People today are obviously fascinated with gadgets. Features and the things that they can do, you are sure to see people wanting a piece of them even if it means shelling out hundred of dollars to get one. They range from mobile phones, portable computers and game consoles that really get the public’s attention. </p>
<p>But while you are dreaming and are preoccupied with them, always leave some allowance for sanity. Gadgets still have limitations and apparently most people could care less. As long as they own the latest mobile phone or game console, they could care less. Analyze it a bit closer and you can find that there are a lot fo things consider and this includes reality checks. </p>
<p>Do not forget you still have a life. There are responsibilities and tasks to be done. Divide that line and be sure to discipline yourself on when to use gadgets and when to divert your attention to the real life in front of you. </p>
<blockquote><p>The rush of new technology that is flooding our lives can be overwhelming sometimes and it would be unkind not to forgive ourselves for being a bit too excited about the changes that are sweeping over us. However, there is a danger in expecting too much from technology, investing too many hopes in its ability to solve our day-to-day problems and counting on technology to save the day.</p></blockquote>
<p>(<a href="http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080713/Mirror/mirror003.html">Source</a>) The Sunday Times </p>
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		<title>iPhone Release is Just for Distinction</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/iphone-release-is-just-for-distinction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:01:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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Same as most gadgets and mobile phones released in the market today, the iPhone is nothing but a matter of distinction for the first people who can own it. As far as overall satisfaction is concerned, you will be surprised at how the iPhone has been causing a lot of headaches to the first owners. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><a href="http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/idl/cahr/20080712/31981-10338.jpg?size=l"><img src="http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/idl/cahr/20080712/31981-10338.jpg?size=l" width=250 alt="iPhone Overrated" /></a></center></p>
<p>Same as most gadgets and mobile phones released in the market today, the iPhone is nothing but a matter of distinction for the first people who can own it. As far as overall satisfaction is concerned, you will be surprised at how the iPhone has been causing a lot of headaches to the first owners. </p>
<p>Its software is under scrutiny and the iTune server interface is all screwed up. So what can you do with the iPhone when its flagship features are on the blink? To look at? I doubt anyone who would pay big money for such a gadget to simply have it for display. </p>
<p>People today want to show off and that is exactly one aspect why most people love the iPhone. The iPhone did see to be promising but right now it seems that it was all a wasted effort as far as expectations are concerned. It is still far from being the perfect and ideal phone to have if you put sanity in check!</p>
<blockquote><p>These are the people dubbed &#8220;techno-stylists&#8221; by a University of Calgary popular culture expert. They appreciate style, but not in that New York catwalk kind of way. For them it&#8217;s gadgets and gizmos.</p>
<p>In one way or another, we are all style-conscious, Rebecca Sullivan said, and that&#8217;s not something to be disdained.</p>
<p>&#8220;What we wear, how we look, how we move &#8212; our accessories to our life &#8212; communicate who we are,&#8221; the university professor said.</p></blockquote>
<p>(<a href="http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=91504236-efdc-4840-b42d-94e4a45d17b1">Source</a>) Calgary Herald </p>
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		<title>The Deception of Gadget Cleaning Solutions Packaging</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/the-deception-of-gadget-cleaning-solutions-packaging/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[branding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleaners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deception]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[surface]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
At times, we normally look for good solutions to help maintain the level of projection and outlook that our gadgets have. Ranging from cellphones all the way towards laptops and mobile devices, you will surely come across “cleaning solutions” which may eventually be no better than the average alcohol or tap water. 
Packaging takes up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><a href="http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2008/07/01/fancy-gadget-cleaning-kit/"><img src="http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2008/crave/gd/63004636/surface_clean_sc.jpg" width=250 alt="Surface Gadget Cleaner" /></a></center></p>
<p>At times, we normally look for good solutions to help maintain the level of projection and outlook that our gadgets have. Ranging from cellphones all the way towards laptops and mobile devices, you will surely come across “<em>cleaning solutions</em>” which may eventually be no better than the average alcohol or tap water. </p>
<p>Packaging takes up much of the cost for getting these solutions. While this is not to generalize that cleaning solutions are ripping us out of our money, it is a common practice today. Branding and packaging are what is important and with a market craving crazy for ensuring gadget upkeep, do not be surprised if you are paying more for the outside appearance rather than the content. </p>
<p>Sad but true, this is a reality. Gadgets are the focus of most people today and apparently wise thinkers will take advantage even if it means providing lesser quality for products supposedly aimed at making our line of gadgets retain their luster. </p>
<p><a href="http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2008/07/01/fancy-gadget-cleaning-kit/">Source</a> </p>
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		<title>HTC Touch Pro Sneakpeak</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apple]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://techspottr.com/?p=19</guid>
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For the people who have always admired the smartphone, watch out for the HTC Touch Pro which is bound to leave you speechless. It is typified as a thicker Touch Diamond with a full 5-row slide-out keyboard hidden inside. 
It is indeed something to wish for as we all know how gadget freaks love to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><img src="http://asia.cnet.com/u//013/013/1774332048666177400x400.jpg" width=250 alt="HTC Touch Pro" /></center></p>
<p>For the people who have always admired the smartphone, watch out for the HTC Touch Pro which is bound to leave you speechless. It is typified as a thicker Touch Diamond with a full 5-row slide-out keyboard hidden inside. </p>
<p>It is indeed something to wish for as we all know how gadget freaks love to be the first to have them. Small and compact as it may seem, it is simply astounding as far as presentation is concerned. It is a lot thicker and heavier than the Touch Diamond and what is striking about it is the QWERTY keyboard in full. </p>
<blockquote><p>The keys on the Touch Pro are certainly smaller than those found on devices like HTC&#8217;s Wing for T-Mobile or its Tilt for AT&#038;T, but they are still very usable &#8211; much more so than those found on Sony Ericsson&#8217;s upcoming Xperia X1. They have a very good feel to them and are easy to find by touch even though they are all snugly lined up right next to each other.</p></blockquote>
<p>(<a href="http://www.mobileburn.com/gallery.jsp?Id=4846">Source</a>) Mobileburn </p>
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		<title>West Elm’s Docking Station Solution</title>
		<link>http://techspottr.com/west-elm%e2%80%99s-docking-station-solution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Organizers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cables]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://techspottr.com/?p=15</guid>
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Too many gadgets on the table can project a sign of disorganized people and chances are people full of them would be wise to use organizer solutions. Organizer solutions such as this one offered by West Elm’s Docking station not only helps put your gadgets in an organized state but also helps arrange those usual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><center><img src="http://techdigest.tv/lacquer-charging-station.jpg" width=250 alt="West Elm’s Docking Station Solution" /></center></p>
<p>Too many gadgets on the table can project a sign of disorganized people and chances are people full of them would be wise to use organizer solutions. Organizer solutions such as this one offered by West Elm’s Docking station not only helps put your gadgets in an organized state but also helps arrange those usual loose wires laying around like crazy. </p>
<p>There is no limit as to what gadgets you want lying around. But the thing is, fix them up so that your place and things don’t get misplaced or even damaged in the process. Try out this docking station and you will surely see the difference and ease on making that resting place for your gadgets something more neat and appealing. A little investment to make sure that you don’t lose anything of these high-end gadgets we all go frantic about today. </p>
<blockquote><p>This lacquer dock from West Elm is one of the nicest I&#8217;ve ever seen, with the white high-gloss finish matching your iProducts perfectly. The hinged back has a secret compartment for holding cords, plugs and a surge protector, with the cutout at the back snaking the cables through.</p></blockquote>
<p>(<a href="http://techdigest.tv/2008/06/tidy_your_gadge.html">Source</a>) Tech Digest </p>
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