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The MightyPurse is an inexpensive phone-charging wallet

NEWS – I’ve written about purses or wallets with built-in backup batteries before, but most of those have been rather expensive.  The Hbutler MightPurse Quilted Wallet is an inexpensive alternative to those bags.

Hbutler makes this wallet of leather.  The quilted design and the push-lock closure on the front flap make this bag look similar to a designer bag I’ve seen.  Inside, the wallet has a triple gusset construction that features two separate organizational compartments along with 16 credit card slots, 2 bill-folds, coin compartment, and room to put your phone and other items.  Concealed inside is a slim, lightweight 4000mAh rechargeable battery that can recharge a smartphone up to two times.  Auto power-on technology starts the phone charging as soon as it’s plugged in.  The battery has a built-in microUSB charging cable, and a certified iPhone Lightning adapter is included.  Finally, there’s a concealed USB cord to recharge your purse.

The quilted wallet is 5.11” tall x 8.26” wide x 1.37” deep and weighs 17.4oz.  It comes with a detachable leather-and-chain strap for wearing the bag crossbody or on your shoulder.  (Sorry for the fuzzy picture.  That was the best the listing had.)

The Hbutler Women’s MightyPurse Quilted Wallet is available in black with gold hardware or red with silver hardware for $29.99 from Amazon.

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The MightyPurse is an inexpensive phone-charging wallet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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Vizio debuts three new Dolby Atmos soundbars starting at $499

NEWS – On Tuesday Vizio announced pricing and availability on its 2018 Dolby Atmos soundbars.

The 36-inch 5.1.2 model is the first to hit the market with a price tag of $499.99. The sound system features a total of eight speakers. Five in the soundbar itself (3-front firing and 2-up-firing), two rear satellite speakers, and a wireless subwoofer.

The two larger 46-inch soundbars will be available later this year, presumably just in time for the holidays. They include the 3.1.2 model without rear speakers ($799.99), and the flagship 5.1.4 model ($999.99).

The 5.1.4 system boasts four dedicated up-firing speakers. Two in the front and two more in the rear satellite speakers, for a grand total of 10 speakers.

What is Dolby Atmos?

Simply put with Dolby Atmos, sound moves around you in three-dimensional space, so you feel like you’re inside the action. It uses an object-based system to make it sound like the action is not only happening in front and behind you but, above you as well.

The Vizio Home Theater sound systems are Dolby Vision compatible and support 4K, HDR10, and other HDR standard content.

Along with Dolby Atmos, the soundbars will include Wi-Fi connectivity with Google Chromecast Built-in and Google Assistant integration with voice-control. All three soundbars will also feature two HDMI 2.0 ports (one-input/one-output).

I own a 46-inch Vizio 5.1 soundbar, and I love it, so I’m eager to see what they can do with the Dolby Atmos technology. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to wait until later this year to find out.

Vizio’s 36-inch 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar is available today. For a list of retailers and to learn more about these new soundbars go to Vizio’s website.

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The DraftTable is big and sturdy enough for an iPad Pro 12.9

NEWS – Many stands for iPads are designed for the smaller iPad.  They just aren’t big enough nor stable enough to support the biggest of the iPad Pros so that you can actually do some work.  The DraftTable from ElevationLab is designed for the iPad Pro 12.9.  It functions rather like an artist’s drafting table, and it was designed by digital artists for use by digital artists.   Whether you’re doing app development, photo editing, drawing, or just typing an email, you’ll love the DraftTable for using your iPad Pro.

Strength and stability is built into the DraftTable, with its rigid, laser-cut steel table; fiber-reinforced polymer legs and hidden, spring-loaded hinges; soft, medical-grade silicone cover for the table; and high-friction skids to prevent sliding.

Adjusting the angle is as simple as folding down a leg.  The spring-loaded hinges keep the legs locked in place, although the tallest leg does have additional locks for extra stability.  Although it’s big enough for the biggest Pro, it works with all iPads, including the iPad mini.  You can even use it with Wacom tablets.

Use the DraftTable with just the iPad, or connect the iPad to a Mac, and the DraftTable transforms the iPad into a Wacom Cintiq-like drawing tablet for your computer when used with the Apple Pencil and the AstroPad app.  When you’ve finished work, the DraftTable folds up for storage in your desk or for traveling along with you in your gear bag.

However you use it, the DraftTable kit ($69.95) comes with a wrist pad and a Pencil stand to make it comfortable to work for hours on the iPad.  If you don’t need the accessories, the DraftTable is $49.95 alone.  DraftTable is available at the ElevationLab website or at Amazon.

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The DraftTable is big and sturdy enough for an iPad Pro 12.9 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 18, 2018 at 9:00 am.

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Thwart the laundry room sock monster!

NEWS – Get your own army of monsters to combat the monster that eats your socks every laundry day!  Insert a pair of socks into one of these Sock Monsters, and the pair will make it through the washer and dryer together.  You can even leave the socks in a Monster for drying on a clothes line.

Each Monster is 1.96″ x 2.55″ x 1.96″.   They are made of silicone and are, of course, washer- and drier-safe.  You’ll get 8 sock grippers in each set.  Sock Monsters are $12.99 at Animi Causa.  You might want to pick up a set for each family member!

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Thwart the laundry room sock monster! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 17, 2018 at 11:00 am.

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This extension cord makes charging your device easier while on the go

NEWS – Needing to charge up your phone or computer while you are away from home or the office can be tricky.  First you have to find an available outlet in the coffee shop or airport waiting area and hope there’s a chair close enough to allow you to plug in your sometimes woefully-short charging cable without having to sit in the floor while you get charged.  That won’t be such a worry if you keep an EasyLife 6.5ft Extension Cord in your gear bag.

With the 125V EasyLife, you have a 6.5ft cord that can plug into the wall and stretch over to your chair or table so you can work comfortably as your devices charge.  There are two models of the EasyLife cord: one with an AC socket and one with a 2-outlet USB charger.

The AC power plug version is 1.6″ thick and 4.5″ in diameter and weighs 0.55 pounds.  You can plug up your computer or any other device.  This is your most versatile version, because it could work with any single charger.

The USB charger version is 1.6″ thick and 3.5″ in diameter and weighs 0.75 pounds.  It has two 5V, 2.1A USB outlets, so you can charge a phone and a tablet simultaneously, for example.

Both devices have a silicone sleeve that allows you to roll up the extension cable around the charger to keep everything in a neat puck shape.  The outlet model is $16.95, while the USB charger version is $22.95.  Both are available at The Grommet.

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