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Notes from a traveling Gadget Guy

Saturday, July 31, 2010

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I flew to San Diego this week to give a gadget presentation at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention and seized the opportunity to test some gadgets in flight and while traveling. Here are some random notes from my experiences so far. I fly back late tonight and may add to this later. Also, some of the things mentioned briefly below will be expanded upon in future posts ... Read more

Gotta see: Gadget Guy shows how to cook meal on a Car-B-Q

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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Just for fun: Watch this video by our newest blogger, The Gadget Guy , also known as Jack Rowland. Rowland demonstrates how to Car-B-Q, or cook food on the engine of a car while driving. Rowland drove 55 miles with Cajun shrimp, potatoes and carrots packed in foil on the engine of his Mini.

Gadget Review: Seagate packed with features

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 13:25:00 GADGET: Seagate FreeAgent Theater+HD Media Player AND Seagate Free­Agent Go 320GB MANUFACTURER: Seagate RATING: 7/10 Read more

Gadget Review: Seagate packed with features

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 13:25:00 GADGET: Seagate FreeAgent Theater+HD Media Player AND Seagate Free­Agent Go 320GB MANUFACTURER: Seagate RATING: 7/10 Read more

Gadget Makers Forced to Look at Links to Congo War

Monday, July 26, 2010

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Pitfalls seen in law forcing gadget makers to check whether metals come from war-torn Congo Congo - Africa - Apple - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Warfare and Conflict Read more

IPhone 4 In ‘Gadget Oscars’ Despite Woes

Saturday, July 24, 2010

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Apple has been hit by customer complaints recently about signal problems with its iPhone 4 - but the firm is hoping the device gets a better reception at the 'Gadget Oscars'. Read more

IPhone 4 In ‘Gadget Oscars’ Despite Woes

Saturday, July 24, 2010

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Apple has been hit by customer complaints recently about signal problems with its iPhone 4 - but the firm is hoping the device gets a better reception at the 'Gadget Oscars'. Read more

Gadget Outlook Rosier, Aided by Notebooks and Tablets

Thursday, July 22, 2010

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Hardware makers haven't only had an erratic economy to deal with; many growth drivers like TVs are also getting long in the tooth. But the reinvention of the home computer is helping. Read more

Gadget Review: A monitor that works for you

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 14:14:00 Pic by Shahir Omar It's always heartening when great monitors come with an affordable price tag. At RM899, the Samsung SyncMaster BX2450 is one such contender. Remember the days when you had to fork out about RM2,000 for a decent 24 inch monitor? Read more

Gadget to Go: Delsey Helium Fusion Lite 2.0 Expandable Suiter Trolley

Monday, July 19, 2010

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Gadget to GoWHAT: Delsey Helium Fusion Lite 2.0 Expandable Suiter Trolley (www.macys.com) is a lightweight rolling suitcase with a built-in overweight indicator. Read more

iHome Wants To Charge Every Gadget You Own [Charging]

Saturday, July 17, 2010

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# charging iHome wants to get rid of your loose cables and chargers and replace them with their base docking station. The not-so-elegantly named iB969 is a good looking hub that charges your iPhone, iPad, and any ol' gadget that connects through USB. More » Read more

iHome Wants To Charge Every Gadget You Own [Charging]

Saturday, July 17, 2010

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# charging iHome wants to get rid of your loose cables and chargers and replace them with their base docking station. The not-so-elegantly named iB969 is a good looking hub that charges your iPhone, iPad, and any ol' gadget that connects through USB. More » Read more

Gadget Guy: Unique Yard Gadgets

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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You've heard of pink flamingos, water falls and even bird feeders. These are all common items found in front yards.However, your trash may be someone elses yard treasure. Here's our Gadget Guy Brad Douglas with a unique collection. Read more

Gadget Review: HTC Legend & HTC Desire

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 13:33:00 Pics by Samsul Said A legend in its own right Okay, this phone has been out in the market for quite a while and has been overshadowed by the buzz surrounding its flashier comrade of the HTC Android Army, the Desire. Read more

Gadget Hunting in Hong Kong

Monday, July 12, 2010

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Hong Kong's mobile phone mall in Mongkok is legend among the region's gadget aficionados. Read more