TUE 28 JUN 2005 Das Keyboard from ThinkGeekfiled under Gadgets Black USB keyboard, with black keys, neatly inscribed with black-on-black non-raised letters. Well, okay, the keys are just plain blank. For the uber-leet coder in you, this device claims to increase your typing speed by granting you the Zen-like confidence to never glance down at your keyboard.
Also annoys your co-workers if they try to use your machine; combine with a left-handed track-ball (particularly if you are right-handed) for maximal co-worker frustration.
Das Keyboard from ThinkGeek [ThinkGeek] MON 27 JUN 2005 iControl available for GarageBandfiled under Gadgets M-Audio has shipped iControl, their dedicated GarageBand controller. Lots of rotary controllers, mode buttons, faders, and a jog wheel (all customizable, of course) for your GarageBand-ing pleasure. Cost: US$180
iControl available for GarageBand [Gizmodo] THU 23 JUN 2005 Griffin iVault Shuffle Armorfiled under Gadgets Multi-colored aluminum protection for your iPod shuffle from Griffin. The shuffle is screwed inside the iVault, adding 1.5 ounces to its weight and removing US$30 from your bank account. Pre-orders only at the moment.
Griffin iVault Shuffle ArmorWED 22 JUN 2005 Bluetooth iPod Headphones from Logitechfiled under Gadgets If you insist on spending US$150 for headphones and happen to own an iPod, you could do worse than these wireless headphones from Logitech. Volume, track select and play/pause controls are accessible upside your head in an iPod-like control cluster on your right ear.
Sorry, not compatible with other players without hardware-hacking of the wireless adapter dongle. Bluetooth-enabled digital sound up to 30 feet from your light and convenient-to-carry (but you just spent US$150 on headphones so you'll be damned if you're not using them) iPod.
Bluetooth iPod Headphones from Logitech [Gizmodo] TUE 21 JUN 2005 Targus Releases iPod Goodiesfiled under Gadgets Targus, ubiquitous manufacturer of laptop cases, has released a number of cases, an amp, and a remote for your coding companion, the iPod and iPod mini. Dull, grey, will probably sell by the millions at Office Depots throughout the land.
Be the cube-farm rebel and get a Wasabi flavored eVo instead.
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