Super Slim Battery Pack from Paick

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With CES around the corner I'm looking forward to some new portable power battery packs for my EDC.  Paick is going to introduce this fancy slim battery pack, which is actually available for sale right now for $39.99!

It has no buttons because its touch sensor based, plus the ports are hidden till you release them as shown in the picture.  While I haven't had any problems with exposed USB ports with my portable battery packs, I can see how it would be beneficial to the person who is always outdoors.

$39.99 special right now is a good deal for something this slim, but I have doubts as to its ability to fully charge my iPad 3rd gen.  Guess someone (maybe me) will have to try it and find out.

Press release here.

Play - Video Memopad by Native Union @ CES 2012

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  How about a motion picture with audio?  I can see this as being a really useful device for people always looking for pens, or have horrible hand-writing, or worse, can't write (for whatever reason).  So many possible uses, I can't see why this wasn't 're-invented' years ago and brought to market.  Anyway its out now, and you can get Play for $59.99.

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Sphero is Out, and It's RC Fun for Anyone (with iOS / Android bluetooth).

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In a nutshell, its a radio control ball that is super durable and waterproof.  You control it with your touchscreen using an app on your iOS or Android device.  You connect to it via bluetooth and point on the screen and go.

I tried it out for 10 minutes at CES and I was sold.  This is fun, fun, fun.  I can't imagine many people not picking it up and playing some games (there are a few out) or running through some obstacle courses with friends.

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PCMag's Best of CES 2012

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PCMag announced their picks for the Best of CES 2012 here.

The most exciting product listed that I did not see has got to be the FAVI A3-WiFi Pico Pocket Projector with Android OS and Touchpad A3-WiFi.  It runs Android and you can watch an up to 100" screen, connect a mouse and keyboard combo and watch youtube too!

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