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  • Review: idox Traveler Series iPod touch case

    Review: idox Traveler Series iPod touch case

    idox - touch Platinum Short Version: As the owner of an iPod touch (2G), I was happy to give this case/stand a spin on my recent trip over to Ireland. Generally speaking, the case provided adequate protection of the touch (albeit leaving the top and bottom slightly exposed), was very handy for watching videos on the plane, and worked great for transforming the touch into a bedside alarm clock. With a MSRP of $34.95, I'd love to see the price come down a touch (zing!), but overall, the idox Traveler Series is a respectable case/stand combo choice.

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  • Review: Magic Mouse

    Review: Magic Mouse

    Short version: The Magic Mouse is everything that anti-Macists hate about Apple: It’s twee, too smart for its own good, and initially unusable to the uninitiated. Sadly, even Mac fanbois will feel the same way. Not so Magic I gave the Magic Mouse a fair shake. Heck, I even gave the Mighty Mouse a fair shake. And, [...]

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  • DIY Dyson-like workshop vacuum

    DIY Dyson-like workshop vacuum

    The core concept behind the Dyson vacuums are nothing new. In fact workshoppers have been using similar, but a whole lot more simple versions, to take some load off of their expensive dust collection units for years. Either you buy one, or you spend some quality time with some PVC pipes and make your own.

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  • Daily Crunch: Cannon & On & On Edition

    Daily Crunch: Cannon & On & On Edition

    Apple releases iDisk for iPhone Toy Story, Cars, and Prince of Persia LEGO Minifigs are coming soon The Bass Cannon: It is a cannon that sends out bass

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  • DIY Vortex cannon

    DIY Vortex cannon

    I always an enjoy a good vortex cannon. Whether you’re using those small ones to scare cats or using a big one to blow up little houses - above - they’re a good time. The cannon sends a huge puff of air in front of it. Some are a bit more powerful than others, but Make [...]

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