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Cutesy Monster Laptop Sleeve -- Perfect for Kid Computing

by Christine Whitney, posted Jun 13th 2008 at 9:10AM

We halfway want to hate on this new Monster Laptop Cozy, but secretly, we're kinda into it. It's homespun and fleecy and, come on, it's cute. We all have mixed feelings about fleece as a fashion statement, but have decided that it's okay for kids and computers.

The sleeve in question is handmade by indie crafter 'beckaboo,' whose wares walk a fine line between adorable and annoying (monster finger puppets for kids, DO, 'Dad' Tattoo T-shirts, DON'T). If we were 12 and had laptops, this sleeve would be high on our list of priorities, though at our age it may be a little NSFW. [Source: Etsy.com, via Geeksugar]

6 Worst Video Game Accessories Ever

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Jun 10th 2008 at 3:25PM

One of the greatest things about the video game industry(or pretty much most industries) is its willingness to make absolutely crap-tastic products and sell them to you. But there are some products so amazingly terrible that not even the most careless of consumers would purchase them. These are the devices that made it to Cracked's list of the "6 Most Ill-Conceived Video Game Accessories Ever."

The list is graced by the old (Sega Activator, the demo video reminds us of another lame peripheral), the new (Wii Car Adapter), and the never sold (Atari Mindlink). Of course, no list of awful video game peripherals would be complete without the inclusion of the perennial favorite -- the Power Glove. Clearly, Nintendo and Mattel were high on something when they created that monstrosity, a device that took decades to set up and was about as useful a control for Mario as shouting at the TV. [Source: Cracked]

Wooden Mousepad Works Great with Wooden Mice

by Darren Murph, posted May 24th 2008 at 11:13AM

What better to complement a wooden mouse (and wooden keyboard, for that matter) than a wooden mousepad? Nothing, that's what. This masterfully constructed jewel not only brings the tree to your workspace, but it's slightly angled for ergonomic pleasure and can likely be used upside-down in a pinch. Yeah, the $60.31 sticker makes this thing absurdly overpriced, but your wooden PC just wouldn't be complete without it. [Source: GeekStuff4U via CrunchGear]

Nintendo Offering Free Wii-mote Grip Sleeves

by Ryan Rayhill, posted Oct 3rd 2007 at 10:11AM

After nearly a year's worth of flying Wii-mote mishaps, Nintendo is offering a free protective grip sleeve for all Wii owners. Yes, for free.

Beginning with shipments going out today, all Wii consoles, Wii remotes and copies of 'Wii Play' (which comes with an extra remote) will include the free anti-slip grip sleeve. Stores are expected to get the shipments towards the middle of October or sooner.

If you already own a Wii and know all too well the drama that ensues from these motion-sensitive controllers slipping out of your hands and into walls, people, and the like, fear not: Nintendo encourages all current Wii owners to give its helpline a call at 1-866-431-8367 or log on to Nintendo.com to order up to four free sleeves of your very own.

Currently the ordering system is experiencing some difficulty, most likely due to an influx of requests, but Nintendo guarantees that everyone who wants or needs the sleeve will receive one.

And remember, no glove, no love!

From Engadget

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Puma Releases Stylish, Cheap Laptop Bags

by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Jul 10th 2007 at 1:40PM

Your company gave you that big, ugly leather laptop bag that adds so much bulk you may as well be carrying around a desktop PC. You want something sleek, stylish, and perhaps something to match your outfits.

Puma to the rescue: The shoe company is now offering sleek laptop bags in a variety of colors for only $20, meaning you can get each color for each day of the week. Perfect for the ladies, and acceptable for the dudes, especially in black. Keep in mind these bags are pretty low-profile, so if you're a paper pack rat, don't expect to bring your entire file system everywhere.

From geeksugar

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Which iPod Accessories Work With iPhone?

by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Jul 1st 2007 at 12:31PM

Don't want to buy another set of headphones, boombox, and remote for your new iPhone? Engadget is doing a useful roundup of all the iPod accessories that work (or don't) with the iPhone. So far, we already know that regular headphones don't work due to the recessed headphone port on the iPhone. Other interesting finds include:

The iPod radio remote does not work (so much for using your own headphones this way)
Firewire to USB cables work for charging (not data)
Most standard chargers work
Most boombox docks seem to work
Video out doesn't seem to be working for the most part

Keep checking, and add your own experience. Keep in mind a lot of these things could probably be fixed by a simple firmware update from Apple.

From Engadget

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iPhone Accessories Revealed

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Jun 29th 2007 at 12:26PM

With the official launch of the iPhone just hours away, Apple has finally revealed its official accessories. Nothing earth-shattering here. Outside of the stuff that is interchangeable with the iPod (power adapter, sync cable) there is a sleek looking Bluetooth headset that comes with the Dual Dock for charging both the phone and the headset simultaneously for $129, a travel cable that will also charge both devices that runs $29, and the iPhone Stereo Headset which is basically iPod earbuds with a mic and answer call button.

Works with iPhone logo

Apple also unleashed the 'Works With iPhone' logo that will be stamped on every device guaranteed by Apple to work with the god phone.

From Engadget

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Cutesy Monster Laptop Sleeve -- Perfect for Kid Computing

6 Worst Video Game Accessories Ever

Wooden Mousepad Works Great with Wooden Mice

Nintendo Offering Free Wii-mote Grip Sleeves

Puma Releases Stylish, Cheap Laptop Bags

Which iPod Accessories Work With iPhone?

iPhone Accessories Revealed

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