How would you like to carry your iPod around in a case that looks like it should be full of Altoids? Case Logic, the famous case maker of many different types, has came up with a tin metal case for the current generation iPod Nano and 80GB/160GB iPod Classic.

“The tins are custom fitted for either iPod, and are lined with a silicon insert to cushion the MP3 player while the metal case protects it from wear and tear. There are holes cut in the top and bottom giving you access to the iPod’s ports and controls, and the lid slides up and down so you can see the screen and access the scroll wheel. The cases run $30 each and are available in either black, pink, eggplant purple or silver depending on which version you buy.”

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Original post by Allanda

Here is a keyboard from Apple that plus works under XP. Whether you are an Apple person, or a Microsoft person, you have to confess that Apple has some well designed products. “Not surprisingly, the humans at the Apple Store were as useless when it came to answering my questions as any other retail employee, but thankfully the keyboard works nearly flawlessly under XP. I’ll have to construct a few registry changes to get my print screen button back, but other than that I’m really liking the new keyboard. It’s precisely like typing on a laptop, which I know some public don’t like, but I have no problem with it. The position of the CTRL and ALT keys are swapped compared to my old Logitech keyboard, but I’m certain the muscle memory in my hands will soon adjust. In fact the only real complaint I have was when I tried to plug my Wacom into one of the keyboard’s USB ports and found that it didn’t supply sufficient capability for the tablet to work properly. unlucky, but far from a deal breaker.”

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Original post by Allanda

Well, Summer will be here before we know it, and everyone will get the old backyard pools filled up. Here is a Homer Simpson themed radio that floats. It is AM and FM (you mean they REALLY still have AM?) radio that you can enjoy right out there on your floatie. Homer floats on his back, with a can of Duff beer balanced on his stomach. Which by the way, tunes the radio, and adjusts the volume. A set of AAA batteries is due to fire Homer up. Waterproof, I hope. Cost is about $40.

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Original post by Allanda

How many times have you been to a party, and after a few drinks, wonder just what your alcohol intake would be whether you were to be pulled by by the local police? Never, you say? Well, whether you are one of those kind of folks that just “have to know” that gadget might be for you. It’s a Digital Alcohol Sensor which can help you possibly decide when decent is decent. All you do is turn it on, breath in it a few seconds, and it gives you a reading with one of four levels. It additionally includes a clock with alarm operate, and a parking count down meter. Small ample to fit in your purse or pocket. What more could you ask?

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One of the problems I have came across with mp3 players is that they are too complicated to use. You are trying to play your favorite tune, and have to remember what button to push, or what sequence of buttons to use. By the duration you figure it out, whether you are like me, you have either turned the thing off, or are being asked whether you want to delete the song. Well, iRiver tries to solve those problems with the release of the SPINN MP4 Player. The thing iRiver wants to promote with that player is a new type of “toggle wheel” which should prepare it easier to find the tunes you want. Ah, back to analog technology. Features include a photo viewer, FM tuner, recording capability, Flash games (including Flash 2.0), a text viewer, and even a dictionary. The screen is a 3.2 inch WQVGA TFT-LCD with 480×272 resolution. Not to mention it is Blue tooth Stereo compatible.
The iRiver SPINN should be available sometime in the Spring. A price is not determined yet.

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I didn’t even know there were 62 different types of cards out there. SD, Micro SD, and the Sony cards are all that I usually deal with in real life situations. that little baby will give you acess to nearly anything available, (and some that are probably not….) It plus features an internal 3.5 connect bay, USB, Firewire, and SATA slots. And whether you’re worried about audio jacks….your problem is solved. It has audio in and out. How much does it cost? That’s one of the best parts. It’s only $39.99; which seems a little too good to be true.

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That’s right, we need help. As you might have noticed, we are not always up to moment with our posts. The reason? There are simply to many projects to manage. That’s why we are looking for some help, i.e. some editors. whether you are interested, keep on reading! that is what you should have:

– Some knowledge of the blogging business. Including gadget sites, technology in general and the motivation to talk, think and reflect about these subjects.
– Good English skills. It does not have to be perfect (I’m neither), but citizens around the world should be able to understand the words coming out of your mouth (in English ).
– We are looking for a long-term relationsship.

that is what we can bring you:

– You get paid to blog. Come on, you’ve dreamt about that, haven’t you? It’s not much, but it’s something.
– possibly you get to play with some shiny toys and gadgets.
– You have the chance to improve your skills in blogging and some other subjects (we always need folks taking care of marketing, SEO and other issues).

So, still reading? whether yes, please send us a short mail including a describtion of yourself and an example post about your favourite gadget: info[at]gadgetreporter.com. You’ll have to replace the [at] with @ (if you don’ get that, don’t bother hiring, thx). We’re looking forward to get some nice applications.

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