May 26, 2012

Kindle hype overstated

I’m something of a gadget man and early adopter, especially when it comes to media and communications. I can’t get excited about the kindle though. In its current form the electronic reader is just too one dimensional. Much of the hype is coming from newspapers, which have a vested interest in promoting the platform. In [...]

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PDF scan from mobile

I don’t mean this to be a gadget blog, but sometimes I discover things that impress me and I want to tell people. Still chuffed with my HTC Magic Android phone, I’ve installed a program that enables me to scan documents with my phone camera and convert them to PDF. I won’t need this every [...]

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Recharge anywhere with USBcell

Rechargeable USB batteries

I came across an interesting new gadget while browsing. The USB cell is a portable battery device that can be recharged from the USB port of a PC or laptop. This battery can charge from any USB port without the need for any recharging devices, cradles or cables. Simply pop the lid to reveal a [...]

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