The PinePhone is an inexpensive smartphone designed to run Linux and other free and open source software. The Pip-Boy is a fictional wrist-worn computer from the Fallout series of video games. And the PineBoy3000 is a 3D printed wrist-mount for the PinePhone that lets you wear the smartphone like a Pip-Boy. Is there any practical […]
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Prynt turns your smartphone into an instant film camera (crowdfunding)
I can still remember the first time I bought a digital camera. I loved the idea of never having to take my film roll in to get printed again. That part was always such a pain. Even as a kid, I preferred the instant gratification of a Polaroid. These days, I miss the charm of […]
Add bling to your Kindle with Amazon’s Custom Kindle Accessories
Amazon is launching a new service that lets you design a personalized cover for your Kindle device for the same price as a standard cover. Amazon’s Custom Kindle Accessories lets you create your own cover, case, or skin using your own photos or by choosing from Amazon’s image library including graphics from comics, TV shows, […]
First look at some BlackBerry PlayBook OEM accessories?
When Research in Motion brought the BlackBerry PlayBook to CES last month, the company had a few cases and other accessories on-hand. But it’s a safe bet that third party companies are going to crank out keyboards, cases, screen covers, power adapters, and other goodies for any device getting as much positive buzz as the […]
Yet another iPad keyboard case… this time with a handle!
Sure, we’ve seen plenty of iPad cases with built-in keyboards which sort of, kind of, turn the iPad into a laptop already. But it looks like Best Buy has something truly unique in the works. Or well, a little unique. Basically it’s a clamshell case which kind of looks like a full-fledged laptop in its […]
Philips HeatProtect netbook case doubles as a cooling pad (or vice versa)
Looking for a protective case for your netbook and a cooling pad to keep your lap from overheating if your netbook does? Philips has a solution. The company’s HeatProtect combines a protective slipcover with a cooling pad. The case has two zippers with rubberized edges designed not to scratch up other items in your bag. […]
iPad accessories are already flooding the market
While Apple’s iPad won’t begin shipping until April, you an already pick up dozens of accessories for the tablet. In fact, Macworld has a roundup of 2-dozen iPad cases that are aready competing to keep your Apple tablet safe. It’s probably worth pointing out that you can also pick up a netbook slipcover or a […]
Handmade NES controller case for netbooks is just plain awesome
Looking for a netbook case with a little Geek Chic flavor? Check out the awesome handmade NES controller pouch Geeky Gadgets discovered on Etsy. The cases are made by seller SplashingKoi, and they’re 8 bits of old-school gaming goodness. At $49.99, it’s a steal of a deal for a unique, hand-crafted portable pouch. Now, I […]
Acer gets in on the netbook accessory game
With the meteoric rise in popularity of netbooks over the last two years, it’s not surprising that we’re seeing a number of companies push netbook accessories including cases designed for small laptops and USB and wireless peripherals including travel mice and optical disc drives. And it looks like Acer has one of each lined up […]
Targus expands its netbook case lineup with 12 inchers, eco-friendly designs
Argue about whether a 12 inch laptop is a netbook all you like, but plenty of PC makers are putting out machines with 11.6 inch and 12.1 inch screens these days. And Targus is putting out a line of slipcases and bags to tote them around in. Targus unveiled several new items today including a […]