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grandPad is a tablet designed for your grandparents

According to an article in the NYTimes, 14 percent of the world’s population is older than 65 and a large subsection of those people are not very tech savvy. Keeping up with their children and grandchildren can be difficult for older people who haven’t had the opportunity to grow up with smartphones, tablets, and computers. grandPad is a tablet that has been designed just for seniors with minimal tech skills to connect with their loved ones in a safe and easy way.

The grandPad is an 8-inch tablet that features 4G LTE connectivity so an existing broadband / WiFi is not required. It just needs Verizon coverage as that is the carrier that grandPad uses.

The tablet has simplified apps for making calls, sending emails, playing games, checking the weather, taking and sending pictures, and even video calls, all without complicated setup, passwords, or distractions.

It can also be setup to view loved one’s pictures from Facebook and Instagram.

The grandPad is priced at $75 a month, or you can pay for a full year up front for $786 which brings the price down to $65.50 per month which includes the tablet and a free replacement in the event of theft or breakage.

For more info visit grandpad.net

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Deal: Nextbook Flexx 11A Convertible Touchscreen Win10 Tablet PC for $179

If you’re shopping for a Windows 10 laptop on a small budget, consider the E FUN Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet with Windows 10. At only 179 from Walmart, it is a good value for users because it can be used as a laptop and a tablet with its full-size detachable keyboard.

The Flexx 11A features

  • 11.6″, 16:9 aspect ratio, high-resolution 1366×768 resolution (IPS) touchscreen
  • Intel® Atom™ Cherry Trail quad-core processor 1.84GHz (Z8300)
  • 2GB DDR3L system memory
  • 64GB onboard storage; Micro-SD card slot for expansion to 128GB
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0
  • Detachable full-size pogo keyboard
  • Front and back cameras with built-in microphone
  • Up to 8 hours of run time on a full charge

For more information, please visit http://www.nextbookusa.com/productdetail/Nextbook-Flexx-11A/ and Walmart to order one for only $179.

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Regal Beagle will turn your ordinary pet pics into a famous work of art

If you share your home with a dog or cat, chances are pretty high that you have more than a few pictures of your furry companions. Regal Beagle will take those pictures and showcase them as artwork for your walls by adding your pets to famous paintings.

Choose from 63 historical works of art like American Gothic shown above, upload a digital picture of your pet and Regal Beagle will do the rest of the work.

Prices start at $135 and you can upgrade your order to a stretched canvas, framed canvas or metal print. For more info visit the Regal Beagle website.

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iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy Note8, Mr. Lentz leather briefcase, and more – Weekly roundup

With Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy Note8 arriving on my doorstep, it’s been a busy week for the Gadgeteer. Click through to catch up on everything we’ve posted this week. 

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While you wait to pre-order the iPhone X, shop for a case to protect it

Whenever top-tier companies like LG, Samsung, and Apple roll out a new smartphone, my inbox starts bursting at the seams with emails from vendors who are excited to announce cases and accessories for the new devices. As you would guess, since this past Tuesday, I’ve been drowning in emails about new iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X cases. I spent the afternoon going through all those emails and picked some of my notable iPhone X cases to share with you.

EasyAcc

EasyAcc sent me a few of their iPhone X cases before the iPhone X was officially announced this week. The cases were so new, that they were called iPhone 8 cases on the packaging!

We’ve reviewed EasyAcc products in the past and have been happy with the quality with budget prices which will be important once you spend a grand or more on the new iPhone X.

At the time of this writing, EasyAcc is offering eight cases that range in price from $7.99 for the Thin Fit Slim Soft TPU Protective Cover with Matte Finish (shown above), to the $12.99 Armor Design Protective Hard Back Shell Cover Dual Layer Protection Shockproof Bumper Case.

You can see all the EasyAcc iPhone X cases on Amazon and you can save 30% if you use the code 794IJYCN (expires 11/30/17).

CalypsoCase


On the other end of the budget spectrum, we have luxury iPhone X cases from CalypsoCase which are made in Europe. The cases are available in several styles and colors that include the Cabrio which is shown above, as well as a book and slipcover style case. You’ll need to sit down before I tell you the price. Ready? The price for the cases is $249. Whew! The cases start shipping on 10/24/17.

You can check out the Cabrio, Silhouette, and book cases at www.calypsocrystal.com.

Rokform

Let’s go back to a case that doesn’t require that you put a kidney on eBay. Rokform offers cases like the new iPhone 8 Crystal Cases that have their patented twist-lock mounting system built in that will let you mount your phone on bicycles, motorcycles, cars, and more. A magnetic car vent mount is included with the case which is priced at $49.99. You can pre-order it now at rokform.com

Nomad

 


I really like the look of the Nomad cases for the iPhone X. The Clear Case X has a unique design with a section of Horween leather that has been fused to a polycarbonate case with a rubber TPE bumper. The Rugged Case X has an all leather back. Both are only $39.95 and you can save 10% if you give them your email address when you order. Visit www.hellonomad.com for all the details.

Grovemade

If you prefer a phone case that uses wood to one that uses leather, the new Minimalist Tough case from Grovemade might be more to your liking. It features an aluminum frame that is wrapped in an elastomer band and a back made from Walnut. I’m not quite sure if the term “minimalist” is a good one though as the cases at least in the images on their site look pretty thick and bulky.

I don’t agree with calling it a “minimalist” a case though as the images on their site make it look thick and bulky.

You can pre-order the case for $99, but be aware that it doesn’t ship until December. Visit Grovemade for more info.

So there are a few ideas for iPhone X cases. Which one looks the most interesting to you? I’m leaning towards the super thin and super inexpensive EasyAcc or the Rugged X case from Nomad.

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