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Deal: Mint SIM is offering 6 Months of Mint service for $45

Mint, the ultra-affordable wireless service that uses T-Mobile towers, just announced their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that can save you a lot of cash on your wireless bill that you can turn around and use to buy other gifts (for yourself!). 

Deal 1: 3 FREE months of Mint SIM service with the purchase of 3 Months of service. Unlimited Talk & Text along with customer choice of 2Gb, 5Gb, or 10GB of 4G LTE data per month. Priced at $45, $60, and $75 respectively. This deal is exclusive to www.MintSim.com. This deal starts on Black Friday 11/24 and is for a limited time only (end date not specified).

Deal 2: 3 FREE months of Mint SIM service, 5GB of 4G LTE data, Unlimited Talk & Text starting Cyber Monday and running through Cyber Week (with the purchase of any GSM unlocked phone on www.bestbuy.com). This deal starts on Cyber Monday 11/27 and ends on 12/2.

Check out my Mint SIM review.

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Deal: Mint SIM is offering 6 Months of Mint service for $45 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 22, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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New Extreme Sport: synchronized binge-watching and peddling! Made possible with Harvil’s Foldable Exercise Bike

Exercising might have just gotten a lot more convenient… no more excuses!

With this foldable exercise bike, now we can ride essentially anywhere. It’s slim design and foldable technology allows wonderful transportation abilities and very easy storage. The assembled dimensions are 26.4 in L x 20 in W x 46 in H and it weighs 44 pounds. On Amazon, they come in the fun and vibrant colors of aqua and peach. 

The bike features 10 levels of magnetic resistance which can be adjusted to achieve your desired routine. Like most bikes, the cushioned seat can be adjusted to suit any height and preference. The pedals are anti-slip and have straps to keep your feet secure. The digital monitor displays speed, distance, time, calories burned, and heart rate. 

There’s no need to drive to the gym anymore, which means that you don’t even have to go out in public! So, workout in your “I’m with stupid” t-shirt and Spongebob pajama shorts in your living room while binge-watching Stranger Things 2 on Netflix. You won’t regret it. How would I know? …Nevermind. Have a glass of wine, because after that ride, you deserve it. Then place your bike back in its super small and secret hiding place until next time.

It gets better! We can help our economy by supporting Harvil, a family owned company out of the USA!

Purchase a Foldable Magnetic Exercise Bike by Harvil on Amazon now for @129.99.

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New Extreme Sport: synchronized binge-watching and peddling! Made possible with Harvil’s Foldable Exercise Bike originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 22, 2017 at 8:16 am.

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Wait, what? Tom Bihn has new bags for the holidays?  Hold my turkey leg!

Just when you thought your shopping list was complete… Tom Bihn serves up some new holiday treats!

The Pop Tote is a completely new design. This 19.5 liter multipurpose carryall features snap- or zip-closures, multiple internal and external stash pockets, and Tom’s o-rings for hanging additional organizational options. Retail price is $95.

We’ve also got a new edition of a classic: The Guide’s Edition Synapse 25 Backpack. Taking styling cues from Tom’s outdoor-oriented Guide’s Pack, this new edition of the Synapse adds a removable/adjustable internal frame with an aluminum stay for additional stability & back protection during extended hiking expeditions. The design also includes additional external attachment points for your outdoor gear. Retail price is $240.

If you’ve already got a Synapse but want that internal frame, Tom has also designed an accessory version of the frame & aluminum stay that you can add to your current bag, provided it has the rail loops. Retail price is $30.

All of these goodies will be ready to order/ship on Monday, November 27 at 8:00 AM. You’ll want to jump on this one… Tom’s new products have a tendency to go quickly! Check out Tom Bihn’s new designs page for more information.

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Wait, what? Tom Bihn has new bags for the holidays?  Hold my turkey leg! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm.

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Philips adds a motion sensor to the Hue lighting system

There are many ways to control your Hue WiFi-connected lighting system – smart Hue Switches, apps for mobile devices or computers, Alexa voice commands, IFTTT – but those are limited in various ways.  Perhaps there are some areas, like a dark hallway or stairs, where you would like a hands-free way of turning on the lights.  Philips has introduced a battery-powered motion sensor, so you don’t need a nearby power outlet to use it.  You will need a Hue Bridge to connect it to your system, and you’ll program it using the Hue app.  Once connected, it turns on the programmed lights when it senses motion and turns them back off after a period of no motion.  It comes with its first set of AAA alkaline batteries and a magnet or screws for mounting.  The Philips Hue Motion Sensor is available at Best Buy for $39.99.

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Philips adds a motion sensor to the Hue lighting system originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 20, 2017 at 1:31 pm.

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Add a decorative “nest” for your Nest thermostat

If you’re replacing a big, clunky thermostat with a Nest, you may find yourself with a patch of unpainted or un-wallpapered wall that the Nest isn’t going to cover.  If you aren’t aware that Nest comes with a rectangular white plate to cover up such things ( ahem…) or you want a different look, perhaps the wooden Nest Thermostat Wall Plate will be what you’re looking for.  When we had our HVAC system replaced this summer, we had a Nest installed with it.  And because I wasn’t aware of the plastic plate (ahem…), I ordered the Wall Plate in golden oak.  It looks great on the wall, and it covered up the unpainted area left after the big, old, clunky rectangular thermostat was removed.  The surrounds are made of European beech wood, and they are available in painted white or golden oak stained finish for $20.00,  or unfinished so you can choose your own stain for $15.00.  I found mine at Amazon.

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Add a decorative “nest” for your Nest thermostat originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 20, 2017 at 10:29 am.

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