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Kickstart This: MirrorCase for iPad Lets You Take Photos and Shoot Videos Horizontally

By Hazel Chua on 05/03/13 • 1 Comment

MirrorCase

Most of the time, you can’t really have the best of both worlds. But with the right gizmo, sometimes you can have your cake and eat it, too.

While the iPad’s rear-facing camera lets you take photos and shoot videos, you’d have to hold the tablet up vertically in order to do so. That makes typing or taking notes virtually impossible. Add that to the fact that you’d still need an app that will let you do both simultaneously. And just when you thought you had to go back to recording stuff with a phone and taking notes with a laptop, along came the MirrorCase.

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Official TARDIS Computer Case Can Store a Gazillion Terabytes

By Hazel Chua on 12/24/12 • Leave a comment!

TARDIS Tower

Okay, so I lied. These TARDIS computer cases obviously can’t store a gazillion terabytes of data (how big is a gazillion anyway?) But if it really were the Doctor’s, then I bet it could store as much data as he’d want to cram into it.

This TARDIS Computer Case is an officially-licensed product by retailer Scan. You can configure the systems based on your preferences, but the base starts at £936 (around $1,511) for an Intel Pentium 3.1GHz Dual Core processor with 8GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.

You could get more bang from your buck somewhere else, but it won’t look as good as this case right here. Check out it’s product page for more information and more options.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ Geekologie ]

The Spike Is A Case For The iPhone That Comes With A Foldaway Keyboard

By David Ponce on 07/09/12 • 1 Comment

By David Ponce

We’re not big fans of tactile keyboards simply because we learned to trust the iPhone’s autocorrect abilities early on and have become fairly proficient a typing fast on flat glass. But it’s undeniable that a large segment of the market still likes them; it’s kind of one of the only reasons Blackberries are still around. It’s also one of the most requested features on the iPhone, one which is very unlikely to ever make an appearance natively. The Spike case you see above is the best implementation of an add-on keyboard we’ve ever come across. It’s first a protective case for the phone, but there’s a hinge that lets you swivel a tiny keyboard with actual buttons and overlay it on the device’s screen when needed. As soon as you’re done typing, swivel it back and out of the way. You’ll get that tactile feedback you’ve gotten used to, as well as the ability to enjoy the full screen for other applications.

There’s actually three versions of the case. The Spike 1 is the least expensive, but the hinge for the keyboard doesn’t allow it to get tucked back, only flipped out of the way when not needed. To stow it permanently, you have to disassemble the case, turn the bottom part 180 degrees, and reassemble it. The Spike 2 is made with premium materials and a brushed metal accent band around the edge. The Spike 3 is a limited edition case made in Aluminum. Prices while on pre-order on Kickstarter are, respectively: $25, $40 or $150.

[ Project Page ] VIA [ Geeky Gadgets ]

Etcher Brings The Etch-A-Sketch Back To Your iPad

By David Ponce on 05/14/12 • 1 Comment

By David Ponce

There’s a project getting some steam on Kickstarter that would bring back the old timey joys of the Etch-A-Sketch for the iPad generation. Granted, there may be kids out there who have no idea what we’re talking about, but those of you who played with one back when this was the toy to have will be pleased to know about the lengths that the team behind this is going to in order to preserve the authentic feel of the original. It’s called The Etcher and is a special case for all three generations of iPads that would emulate the toy. And although it’s not set in stone, as it would entail higher fabrication costs, the Ohio Art company (makers of the toy, and owners of the trademark) have expressed willingness to manufacture it. And even if they don’t end up making it, they’ve already granted a license, and quite enthusiastically. A lot of effort is going into small details, such as programming a stylus that is visible underneath the line being drawn, as well as the line getting darker with multiple passes of this stylus, just like in the original. And it would work pretty much as you’d imagine, except with some added iPad perks. For example, shaking the thing would erase your image, but it wouldn’t have to be gone for good; you could save it or share it with friends.

At the moment you can pre-order yours on Kickstarter (and help contribute to their reaching their funding goal) for $60. Estimated shipping would be sometime in October of this year.

[ Project Page ] VIA [ Wired Gadget Lab ]

This Case Can Make Your iPad Look Like A MacBook Pro

By David Ponce on 04/09/12 • Leave a comment!

By David Ponce

If you’re looking for an external keyboard and a case for your iPad 2, the above might be a good all-in-one solution for you. Not only will it nestle and protect your tablet, it contains a Lithium-Ion battery that will give you some extra juice as well. The keyboard will connect through Bluetooth, and there are USB and Micro-USB ports on the side. We’re not sure how these will interface with the iPad seeing as its not exactly setup for USB use, however if you’ve jailbroken your device and installed iFile then you’ll basically have jerry-rigged a full blown laptop. Granted, iOS will still limit the things you’re able to do, but it’s as close as you’ll get without spending the extra dough.

The Notebook Case for iPad is $75 through Japanese retailer Rakuten, which means its US-based partner buy.com could have it in stock in the near future.

[ Product Page (Translated) ] VIA [ UberGizmo ]

JuiceTank Is An iPhone Case And A Charger In One

By David Ponce on 03/22/12 • 1 Comment

By David Ponce

It’s nice to get out of the house now and then. You might even bring your iPhone with you on those excursions. But what if you like the fresh air so much you wander far from home? And as your battery dwindles you realize that like any normal person, you’re not carrying a charger cable around with you. Calamity. Or, just get the JuiceTank, currently in the funding phase on Kickstarter. It’s a simple iPhone case that features two swiveling plug arms that fold down flat when not in use. And while the case does add minimal bulk to the phone, its got to be weighed against the practicality of being able to charge anytime, anywhere. You can get yours for $55 now, or $70 once it hits retail. The campaign has raised about one fifth of the $150,000 it needs to take off, but if successful, you’ll get delivery by July of this year.

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Creepy Siri Case Is Creepy

By David Ponce on 03/07/12 • Leave a comment!

By David Ponce

Shapeways is a company that prints 3D stuff. We don’t know how long they’ll be around for, considering you can now print your own stuff at home, but that’s beside the point. Turns out they decided to “honor” Siri, that little assistant on the iPhone 4S, and they organized a competition to accomplish this. Of all the entries submitted, the above from SaGa Design won. The case is called Omniscient Siri and the idea is that with this case on, you’re forced to use the phone with only Siri, seeing as the only button you can physically access is the one with which you summon her.

Of course, if you want to do anything other than, say, talk on the phone, this is useless. You can’t actually see the screen, at least not properly, so maybe this is more of a novelty item. It is possible to buy it though, and it starts at $90 for a white one, while a gold plated case will set you back a cool $350.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ Geekosystem ]

CampFire Case Protects And Supports iPad 2

By David Ponce on 03/07/12 • Leave a comment!

By David Ponce

What with today being the expected announcement of Apple’s new tablet, it seems the news is teeming with iPad related news. The CampFire case is a pillow/sleeping bag made for the iPad 2. It props the device up at any angle you want, and when you’re done “working”, just reverse the bag and it surrounds and protects your beloved tablet.

It’s not life altering stuff, but it’s $60 if this kind of stuff floats your boat.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ UberGizmo ]

M-27 Case Gives iPhone Wide-Angle Lens, Handgrips

By David Ponce on 02/22/12 • 2 Comments

By David Ponce

We posted about an iPhone case with handgrips back in December, but that thing was ugly and looked cheap and guess what, it didn’t meet its Kickstarter funding goals. But today there’s something similar, only this one’s a real product and you can buy it now. It’s called the M-27 from iSteady Shot, and is a solid aluminum case with an detachable “crystal clear” 37mm wide angle/macro lens which gives you a 130 degree view. The handgrips let you steady your shot somewhat, and there’s also a standard camera mount for true stabilization. This is for iPhone 4/4S only.

And you can actually purchase this now for $99. Hit the jump for a bunch of pictures and links.

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