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Life with the Eco Pod, Rugged All Terrain Speaker Case
Bracketron Back-iT for the iPad 2
WorkEZ Professional Adjustable Stand from Uncaged Ergonomics
Green-Aid Grenade Shopping Bag
Doctor Who Time Lord Psychic Container
TechSafe Case targets iPad 2 owners
TRTL BOT brings new meaning to iPad 2 case with The Shell

Life with the Eco Pod, Rugged All Terrain Speaker Case

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:30 AM PDT

We have reported on the Eco Pod before, and I got a chance to try out the Rugged All Terrain Speaker Case for myself.

For those who aren’t familiar with this product, I’m not certain whether “Rugged All Terrain” is an adequate adjective for it. I mean, you can use your mobile device in any terrain where you can get a signal, really. The Eco Pod is designed for those who want to take their iPod, iPhone, or other smartphone in the rugged outdoor conditions of the real world.

It is IPX7 certified to stay within 3 feet of water for 30 minutes without any leaks. The Eco Pod includes some IPX7 ear buds so you can listen to your music in watery conditions.

The Eco Pod is a polycarbonate case with two reinforced clamps. It has a two inch detachable carbiner clip for travel, as well as a slot to keep it in your belt if you like.

Now here is the bad news. When your smartphone or iPod or whatever device is in the unit, you cannot access the touchscreen. In other words, once you hook it up in the case with the 3.5 mm jack, close the cover, you had better have it set to a big playlist or a radio if you want to hear some music.

This is the price you pay for protecting your mobile device in harsh conditions. The price that you will pay for the Eco Pod is about $49.95 on the Grace Digital web site.

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Bracketron Back-iT for the iPad 2

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:15 AM PDT

By now, I am certain that you are all aware of the iPad 2, and how the user can purchase the flexible, fold-able Smart Cover to protect the front. However, what about the back of the precious iPad 2?

This is probably the mentality that led Bracketron to develop the Back-iT. It is a “low-profile, precision-cut polycarbonate back that securely holds and protects your iPad 2 from scratches and scuffs”. It comes in the same colors of the previously mentioned Smart Covers, which are all pastel and include a “soft-touch design for superior grip for interacting and carrying your iPad 2″.

Yes, I used a lot of quotes here, but let me give you one of my own: “If you use the Back-iT with a Smart Cover on your iPad 2, it will be a beautiful bright color on either side. It is truly up to you if you want to make them match.”

You should be able to purchase the Back-iT from the official Bracketron site here for an MSRP of $29.99 in pastel colors of gray, blue, pink, green, and orange. While you are there, you might want to check out Bracketron’s Style-iT, a stylus and pen that also come in the same pastel colors. I highly suggest a color that matches.

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WorkEZ Professional Adjustable Stand from Uncaged Ergonomics

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Comfort and ergonomics are very important when working a laptop. Ideally, it should be on a desk or table, but the WorkEZ Professional adjustable stand is made for those who are using the laptop on the bed, sofa, chair, floor, or small table.

The aluminum stand can hold a load of 13 pounds. The secret of the WorkEZ Professional’s success is its adjustable joints, which are made to lock in place every 15 degrees. All that is required of the user is to push in the button and lock the proper angle, which insures that both the left and right leg are always at the same angle. The instructions show precisely what angle Joints A, B, and C have to be in order to create a stand for a standing position, a bed, a couch, even the floor.

So the next time you are working with your laptop, and you find yourself putting your back in an awkward position, save yourself some back pain and pull out the WorkEZ Professional. Despite its aluminum frame, the WorkEZ Professional is light enough to carry around at 3.3 pounds.

You should be able to purchase the WorkEZ Professional for a special price of $49.50 on the Uncaged Ergonomics site. I don’t know how long the special price will last, but it is regularly at $55.00. While you are there, you should check out other related products from the company like the WorkEZ Light and the WorkEZ Executive.

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Green-Aid Grenade Shopping Bag

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Now isn’t this cute – we all know that environmental awareness has risen a whole lot in the past decade, but the work is far from finished – otherwise we ourselves would be finished if we continue with the wanton destruction of the planet and environment through various methods including non-organic farming practices, genetically modified foods and lifestock, fuel guzzling vehicles, heavy use of plastic bags and styrofoam containers – the works! Green-Aid intends to bring the fight to these environmental threats with their $19.99 Grenade Shopping Bag that sends a clear message against plastic.

This re-usable shopping bag is definitely fun to tote around, and it surely sends the right message to the rest of the shoppers who still rely on plastic bags that kill sea turtles to carry their merchandise home. Made out of neoprene, it can hold approximately 4 gallons of items. When you’re done, just tuck the bag back into it’s cover and you’re good to go. It would be better if this was made out of 100% biodegradable material though.

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Doctor Who Time Lord Psychic Container

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Are you a huge fan of Dr Who and love collecting all of their merchandise, much to the chagrin of the missus? Well, you might as well as this $29.99 Doctor Who Time Lord Psychic Container to your bucket list – this is a color-changing plastic cube that boasts both glowing as well as flickering effects, where you can choose to put into action three modes – color change, white glow and white flicker.

Having said that, you can also let your overactive imagination run wild by thinking that a Time Lord is about to send you a message, and what better way to do it than through a Doctor Who Time Lord Psychic Container? After all, it just goes to show that every single bit of the message will not be lost in translation in any way, reaching you in the exact manner it was meant to be, perfect punctuation with no room for grammar Nazis to point their fingers at.

To begin the light effects, all you need to do is tap it, and to make sure the trio of LR44 batteries powering it are maximized, it will turn itself off automatically after 10 minutes.

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TechSafe Case targets iPad 2 owners

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 05:30 AM PDT

If you’re an iPad 2 owners, you’re extremely blessed because you have a plethora of accessories to choose from. The only downside is this – with so many choices floating around, how are you going to make a decent decision? I guess this is where tech sites come in handy as they present it to you as it is, leaving you to figure out whether the context of presentation fits your needs and lifestyle.

Griffin Technology has just unveiled their TechSafe Case for iPad 2 which offers a vital anchor point that makes sure your iPad 2 does not get stolen in a public place like Starbucks whenever you need to get up and have your attention occupied elsewhere for a while, thanks to the security of a desktop cable locking system that comes along with it.

Taking just a few seconds to lock down your iPad 2, this is far safer than asking someone else at the local coffee joint to look after your device while you make your way to the loo – after all, you never know whether that person was about to leave and takes the opportunity to embark from that place with your iPad 2 in hand – for good. Constructed using protective polycarbonate, the TechSafe Case will lock around your iPad while delivering a secure anchor point for the included 4-digit combination-lock security cable.

All you need to do is key in the code, press the lock's plunger, and it will automatically release the tablet and case for carrying. Isn’t that highly convenient without being cumbersome? Glad to know it is also small enough to ensure your iPad 2 does not become a chore to tote around. Griffin goes one step further by offering you online storage space to stash away your unique 4-digit combination-lock code just in case your mind plays a little bit of hide and seek with you.

Security, protection and usability in a single package – what else can you ask for? With two foldout workstands accompanying this $79.99 purchase (one inclined for typing and tapping, and one for upright landscape viewing), the TechSafe Case and Cable Lock seems to be a decent must-have purchase.

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TRTL BOT brings new meaning to iPad 2 case with The Shell

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Whenever someone purchases a new device such as an Android smartphone or a shiny iPad 2, surely he or she would also be enticed by the person at the sales counter to pick up some sort of protective case – it is only natural to do so. After all, why risk scratching your latest purchase, or even worse, what if you happen to suffer from a particularly bad case of butterfingers that day and drop the iPad 2 onto a concrete floor with a thud? It might be made out of some tough stuff, but that does not mean it is exempt from cracks and scratches either.

All of that will definitely drive you to fork out even more money for a case, and this is where another dilemma begins – just which model do you pick up out of the hundreds of cases out there? Seems that it took you long enough to decide on the kind of tablet to get, and now you have to scratch your head one more time to figure out the kind of case you’re going to keep it company with. Well, TRTL BOT has an interesting solution for you – by rolling out The Shell, which is actually a clever combination of iPad 2 protective casing, multimedia viewing stand-easy grip handle, home button protector, volume enhancer and carrying tote.

Specially designed to be part of the iPad 2 accessory life, The Shell will merge the functionality of many different accessories into a single device – hence bringing new meaning to the words “multifunctional case”. Among some of the innovations crammed into The Shell include a multipurpose handle that allows you to tote around the iPad 2 in a jiffy, while doubling up as a multimedia stand so that you can watch your favorite videos or type via a Bluetooth keyboard comfortably without introducing even more cramps to your already beleaguered hands.

There is also a child-friendly retractable home button protector to make sure that all apps and settings will remain safe whenever you share your iPad with your family. Not only that, a Volume Enhancer feature is built into its design that will redirect the speaker output forward so that your ears will be able to enjoy a far more immersive experience.

Nice to know TRTL BOT has a heart for the environment, as this California-manufactured accessory relies on non-toxic recycled plastic which is BPA free and dishwasher safe, and you can pick up The Shell in Charcoal Black, Arctic White and Grass Green for $50 in an exclusive pre-order price through October 20th. When launched, it will retail for $65 apiece.

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