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TouchFire Keyboard for the iPad

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Touch Type on iPad
TouchFire

There is no doubt that the iPad is a groundbreaking device. There may be a host of other tablets in the market today, but the release of the first generation iPad changed how we use mobile devices in a huge way. There are many applications for the iPad. Some find it the best tool for children to learn. Some find it a great way to play games. Others use it to augment their array of devices for work. However way you use the iPad, you might agree that one thing is missing from the picture: the ease of typing using the on-screen keyboard.

Truth be told, the virtual keyboard does not take long to get used to. After all, the iPad keyboard is very responsive, and after using it for a while, you do not really have reason to complain about it. Then again, if you are a touch typist, and you like doing other things (such as watching TV or a movie) while typing away on your device, you might feel the hankering for a keyboard that you can use with more ease. [Read more…] about TouchFire Keyboard for the iPad

GammaTech Durabook R13C

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GammaTech Durabook
GammaTech Durabook R13C

What do you look for in a notebook? Certainly, it depends on what you will be using the device for, but in general, average people will look at the aesthetics and the specs. However, there is a good market for notebooks that can withstand the rigors of unusual use. That is where toughbooks come into the picture.

One of the latest laptops that fall into this category is the Durabook R13C made by GammaTech. In case you are wondering just how tough the Durabook R13C is, think about the United States Military Standard 810G. The Durabook R13C passed this standard and can withstand all sorts of “abuse”, from drops to shocks to spills. It doesn’t end there, though. This laptop can also withstand explosive atmospheres and continue to work in spite of salt, fog, and low temperatures. [Read more…] about GammaTech Durabook R13C

Geeky Gingerbread Goodies

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What’s better than having a wooden AT-AT liquor cabinet for Christmas? A lot of things, if you are not into Star Wars, really, but I am being serious here. What if you like geeky things in general, and you want something geeky for Christmas?

How about some geeky gingerbread goodies? Very recently, my social network streams were filled with the Gingerbread TARDIS, courtesy of Geeks Are Sexy. ((GAS)) You have probably seen it, but just in case, here is the geeky gingerbread creation that started it all.

Gingerbread TARDIS
Gingerbread TARDIS
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AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

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Star Wars Liquor Cabinet
AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

I am sure that Star Wars characters have their own preferences when it comes to what they drink. Who knows, they might even have the same tastes as you do?

One thing you can’t deny, though, is just how cool this AT-AT liquor cabinet is. I have said it time and time again that I am not the biggest Star Wars fan out there, but I just couldn’t pass up on showcasing this. If anything, the AT-AT liquor cabinet’s eye as seen in the photo above just seems to be looking straight at me. [Read more…] about AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

Rubik’s Cube Chest of Drawers

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Rubik's Cube Drawers
Rubik's Cube Drawers

The fascination for the Rubik’s Cube is something that spans generations and cultures. I do not think that it will go away any time soon. Whether you think of the actual cube which you can play with (more like make you want to tear your hair out in frustration), or you think of other items made in the likeness of the Rubik’s Cube, the effect is the same. People are drawn to this timeless puzzle. [Read more…] about Rubik’s Cube Chest of Drawers

Go to School for Free Courtesy of STARFLEET

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STARFLEET Membership Packet
STARFLEET Membership Packet

No, I am not acting like a delusional Trekkie. There really is a STARFLEET. The organization has been in existence for more than 35 years, and it has served as a venue for Star Trek enthusiasts to meet each other and share their passion. More than gushing over their favorite character, though, members of STARFLEET actually do something to help other people. They have programs that give back to the community, and one of them is a scholarship program.

STARFLEET offers monetary assistance to active members who are enrolled in school at different levels. Whether it is community college, four-year college, technical school, junior college, university, or graduate school, there is a scholarship program for qualified students. [Read more…] about Go to School for Free Courtesy of STARFLEET