Hasta La Gadget!

So, you have just gone out to get yourself a spanking new iPad, and wished that it would not end up getting scratched or “hurt” by an accidental nick or drop? That should not be a problem, considering the numerous third party iPad cases that are in the market today, but just how many of those will be able to get their respective jobs done without actually losing its functionality? Logitech of Switzerland has long had a worthwhile history when it comes to iPad accessories, and their latest new Logitech Ultrathin that targets the iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display would fit the bill perfectly. The Logitech Ultrathin improves upon its flexibility and design of its award winning predecessor, sporting a thinner and lighter keyboard cover, in addition to sporting a new multi-angle slot that gives one the freedom to adjust the viewing angle accordingly.

Considering how the iPad’s usage patterns have changed over time, the Logitech Ultrathin could not arrive at a more timely manner. No longer are iPads used primarily to consume content, as it too, is a tool to create content wherever you go.

With the Logitech Ultrathin, you can more or less call this as your other half of the iPad. Sporting a new, flexible, multi-angle slot that will be able to securely attach to your iPad using a magnetic clip, you will be able to tilt your iPad to the right angle that suits you, making it a more comfortable typing experience. The Bluetooth keboard iself will boast of well spaced keys that has an optimized layout, where it will be accompanied by iOS shortcuts so that you would not be greeted with an unfamiliar interface. Expect the Logitech Ultrathin for iPad Air to retail for $99.99 each, while for the iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display, it will be $10 more affordable as it hits the US and Europe later next month.

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[ Logitech Ultrathin for iPads revealed copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Come on, admit it, your mobile device has become something you absolutely, positively, cannot live without. It is a link to your family, your friends, it’s your information source, your memories, your business contacts, your safety net, heck, your weather reports, alarm clock, and entertainment … just about every facet of your life. So who is out there protecting your precious device? You know the one, the one that holds your whole life in its memory…

Check out ProtectCELL, the first ever insurance of its kind offering you protection on all 3 of your gadgets most important aspects, the device itself, the data, and your identity. Your everyday cell phone insurance only covers you if you damage or lose your mobile device. But what about your data and all your personal information if that device is stolen? ProtectCELL has a whole host of protection plans to help you preserve, and even rebuild your digital life.

ProtectCELL offers insurance that takes care of almost every peril that can befall your device, breaking, or cracking, dropping or spilling, mechanical failure, and loss of data. ProtectCELL let’s you locate and lock your device, and the protection plans are transferrable from one phone to another.

The cost is in line with what you might expect to pay for less comprehensive protection, so its certainly worth checking out if you’re the type of person whose apt to drop their phone in the toilet, or leave it on the train… and even if you’re not, you won’t keep yourself awake at night worrying that you might. Plans start at around 99 bucks for 2 whole years worth of grief-free protection. Worth it? I think so. Check out coverage for your devices at protectcell.com.
[ ProtectCELL – Protect your Connection copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

It goes without saying that great companies know how to pace themselves, whether it be the rate of expansion or the number and types of products that they roll out to the masses. Well, Apple is definitely a great company in recent times, and despite losing the charismatic and visionary Steve Jobs to the scourge of cancer, CEO Tim Cook has done a pretty good job steering the ship through choppy waters. Apple has made an announcement today concerning the iPad with Retina display that will replace the iPad 2 as the most affordable 9.7-inch iPad at $399 a pop for those who want to pick up the 16GB Wi-Fi model.

Needless to say, having choices makes perfect sense, and if you happen to have heavier pockets, then hand over $529 to Apple in order to net yourself the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The fourth generation iPad would come with an amazing 9.7-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6X chip underneath the hood, ultrafast Wi-Fi connectivity, a 5MP iSight camera that is also capable of recording 1080p HD video for posterity, a FaceTime HD camera, and support for LTE carriers worldwide, all while delivering up to 10 hours of battery life on average.

Not only that, this iPad with Retina display will be powered by iOS 7, where it will be accompanied by hundreds of great new features such as Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and iTunes Radio.

Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, shared, “Now for $399 customers can get iPad with a stunning 9.7-inch Retina display, fast A6X chip, and 5MP iSight camera, offering a dramatic upgrade in power, performance and value compared to the iPad 2 it replaces. The iPad line sets the gold-standard in mobile computing and all iPads have access to the largest and best ecosystem of more than 500,000 iPad optimized apps from the App Store.”

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[ iPad 4 with Retina display reintroduced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I always wanted to be artist. I pictured myself in a studio, complete with half finished artwork everywhere. I can’t say I was terribly artistic, but sometimes that can be developed with practice. What I can say is practice was very expensive, paints and canvases were pretty costly, especially when you knew that whatever project you were going to turn out was unlikely to be a masterpiece.

Now, you can set your inner Picasso free, with the Nomad FLeX. Even artwork has gone high-tech and you can get the tools you need to create on a digital canvas.  The Nomad Flex paintbrush stylus is designed especially for touch screens and it features a new, highly flexible, all-synthetic brush tip, which will translate to real time strokes on your chosen digital device. Each one of the brushes is highly conductive and will glide effortlessly across almost any touchscreen device.

The Nomad Flex is the ideal accessory for the artist in you, for use with a wide variety of touch-enabled computers or tablet devices, including new Windows 8 devices, or your iPad, iPhone 5 and Microsoft’s Surface tablet. The body of the Nomad Flex is made of precision-milled aluminum and comes in your choice of five unique colors: charcoal, silver, cobalt blue, red and pink. So whether you’re really an artist, or your just a daydreaming doodler, The Nomad Flex might be for you. Get one at amazon.com for under 30 bucks.
[ The Nomad FLeX – Bringing your Art to the Digital Canvas. copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Yes, I let my 10 year old use my electronics, I’m not saying it’s done without fear. I try to instill upon her a healthy respect for my “stuff”. I like it to come back to me in relatively the same way she borrowed it, charged, scratch and dent free… so far we’re at about 98%, and to be fair, it might have actually been the gremlin that left my iPad on the picnic table in the rain…

You know what helps quell some of the fear? LifeProof fre cases, their high quality smartphone and tablet cases help you get the most out of your electronics, with a hefty dose of confidence, and the freedom to take your iPhones and  iPads anywhere you want to go. (or even *gasp* to let your kids use them) New to LifeProof’s line is the fre case for your iPad Air.  Imagine an iPad that’s waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof!

The LifeProof fre will let you, and your iPad or iPhone, plunge underwater, walk in the rain, hit the slopes, or the beach without worrying. The LifeProof fre case won’t interfere with the device’s sound output or touch screen clarity and, the LifeProof fre actually protects your iDevice in water up to 6.6 ft. for up to an hour, and from drops more than 4 ft.

So if a case built to military standards for shock and impact protection in a sleek design is what you need to protect your iPads and iPhones from the world, and your kids, you should get one over at lifeproof.com and remember to check out the new fre case for your iPad Air. Prices starting at under 80 bucks.
[ The LifeProof fre – Military Grade Protection, Now for iPad Air copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]