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Keep your drink at the correct temperature longer for car trips

There are lots of travel mugs that promise to keep your drink hot or cold for hours, but they only work if you have them with you.  The Auto Hot or Cold Cup Holder at Sharper Image is safe for any 12-20 ounce paper, foam, or plastic disposable cup and metal cans; images at Sharper Image also show it being used with a disposable plastic water bottle. The holder plugs into the car’s 12V DC power outlet (can’t be used with home power outlets) and keeps your beverage at a “stabilized” temperature.  It has a power switch, or it will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the cup has been removed.  The Auto Hot or Cold Cup Holder is $39.99.

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Keep your drink at the correct temperature longer for car trips originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 28, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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The Nest Thermostat 3rd Generation is on sale right now for $169.15!

Quick! Get your 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat for $169.15 at Amazon (down from $249.99, Stainless Steel version)! I have one and am very pleased with it. During the first week of using it, it learns the temperatures that you like and uses that information to program itself (you can alter the program at any time). The Nest Thermostat connects to your WiFi so that you can control the temperature even when you are away from home (a feature I particularly enjoy). In addition, I find that each of us uses it every day to find out the outside temperatures for the day in order to dress appropriately for the weather here. This thermostat works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home too, just in case you were wondering. This sale pertains only to the Stainless Steel version. The Copper version is $189 and the White version is $199. I have no idea how long this sale will last, so if you’ve been wanting one or know someone who does, now is the time! Just head over to Amazon to purchase one now. If you find that this is still too expensive for you, you might try to find an energy company near you that will offer you one for free if you sign up for certain duration of their service (I received my Nest for free by signing up for two years of service).

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The Nest Thermostat 3rd Generation is on sale right now for $169.15! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 27, 2017 at 3:25 pm.

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Cyber Monday Deal on Schlage Smart Lock with Handleset

The Schlage Smart Lock I reviewed here is on sale at Home Depot and includes free delivery. The sale item includes the Schlage Connect Satin Nickel Camelot Smart Lock with alarm and Handleset with left-handed accent lever. The deal saves you $108.56 (38%) off the normal sale price of $287.56 so you can get everything for $179.00. Visit Home Depot for the deal! Hurry – the sale ends 11/30!

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Cyber Monday Deal on Schlage Smart Lock with Handleset originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 27, 2017 at 1:37 pm.

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The perfect iPad cover for Harry Potter fans

Die-hard Harry Potter fans will be thrilled to receive this iPad cover this gifting season.  The “Advanced Potion Making” cover makes your iPad look like a hardcover book.  The design is permanently printed on PU leather.  Inside an attached silicone case cradles the iPad, and a magnetic tab holds the cover closed.  Also inside are ridges that serve as stops to hold the tablet at various angles for horizontal viewing.  All buttons, cameras, and controls are left uncovered for easy use of the iPad.  This Potter cover is available in sizes to fit most every iPad, excluding the original one.  Prices range from $64.00 for the iPad mini sizes to $74.00 for the 9.7″ and the 12.9″ sizes.  I just received the one I ordered for someone for Christmas, and it looks great!  I may need the “Alice in Wonderland” version for myself.  The “Advanced Potion Making” iPad cover is available from chicklitdesigns on Etsy.  Also check out her bookcover-style cases for phones (iPhone and Android models) and Apple Watch bands while you’re there.

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The perfect iPad cover for Harry Potter fans originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 27, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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Wear your Lightning cable on your wrist with Torro Bracelets

You’ll never find yourself with a dead iPhone and no charging cable when you’re wearing the Torro Bracelet.  The Torro is available in a variety of sizes to fit most wrists, male or female; the small is 7.5″ long, medium is 8.6″ long, and the large is 9.25″ long.  It comes in styles with one wide, flat braid or two round braids of what Torro calls “genuine faux leather” in black, white, or brown.  The metal buckles are 18K-plated in white, rose, or yellow gold, and they have a USB 2.0 plug on one end and a Lightning plug on the other.  These cables are Apple MFi-certified and can be used for charging or data transfer.  Torro Bracelets are $49.99.  Torro also sells a couple of 2500mAh battery banks to power up your iPhone.

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