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Zaggmate iPad keyboard case saturates a market in record time

Alright, folks -- we get it. There's a market for iPad cases with accompanying keyboards. If none of the other options that have emerged over the past few months tickled your fancy, Zagg is introducing yet another to mull over. The Zaggmate actually does manage to differentiate itself fairly well from the competition, with two models being available: one with a keyboard and one without. This clip-on stand can elevate your iPad (positioned horizontally or vertically) for easier viewing, and the "with keyboard" model obviously throws out a full QWERTY set to make those Pages creations somewhat easier to bang out. Currently, Zagg's got this one listed as 'Coming Soon,' with the standard model carrying a $69.99 price tag and the keyboard edition demanding an extra $30. Peek 'em both in their YouTube debuts just after the break.

[Thanks, Adrian]

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Zaggmate iPad keyboard case saturates a market in record time originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi Security Camera Review

Do you worry about your property, pets, kids, parents, etc. when you’re not physically with them? How would you like an extremely easy to setup security camera system that can show you a live view anytime you like from a PC or Mac browser, or from your iPhone and iPad? If that sounds good, wait [...]

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Tagged: Camera, Security

Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi Security Camera Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 5, 2010 at 12:03 pm.

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Panda demands ballot screen for Windows security software, forgets they're already on one

Straight out of the "you knew it was coming" files, PC Pro is reporting the first public call for a security software ballot in Windows. Panda echoes the shouts from Trend Micro, who were the first to cry foul over Microsoft's recent decision to offer Security Essentials to unprotected Windows users as an optional Windows Update download.

Panda's Luis Corrons told PC Pro, "There should be a list of a number of security software packages out there - including Microsoft, of course - and then let the user make the choice."

Corrons, obviously, has forgotten about the fact that they're included on Microsoft's Consumer Security Software Providers page -- to which the balloon in my screenshot sends you when you click it. Ed Bott made mention of this when he blogged about MSEgate last week, and notes that the ordering is randomized. Can't get much more fair than that.

The notfication to download MSE via Windows update is almost invisible when compared to the system tray alert. In fact, it doesn't even mention MSE specifically -- only that "optional updates are available." If a user doesn't click through, they'll never know that MSE is being offered.

The system tray notification, however, pops up much more prominently. There's no denying that a user is much more likely to click it than to find MSE buried in the Windows Update screens. And once a user has installed a recognized antivirus app, Panda's gripe becomes moot -- because MSE is only offered to users who haven't been on-the-ball enough to install a similar app already.

Beyond that, we also know how effective the browser ballot has been at shifting market share -- so clearly Panda wasn't paying attention to that news, either. My advice to Panda: make good software and make sure people know about it. Howling about unfairness when it doesn't really exist just makes you look foolish.

Panda demands ballot screen for Windows security software, forgets they're already on one originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nest Case for iPod Touch 2nd/3rd Generation Review

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Nest Case for iPod Touch 2nd/3rd Generation Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 9, 2010 at 10:30 am.

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When it comes to wallets, do you consider yourself a traditionalist or modernist? Traditionalists tend to choose wallets made of leather, nylon or canvas style materials, while modernists are up for plastic, stainless steel, sailcloth, tyvek and more. I would place my own wallet preferences somewhere in the middle of the two. I love leather, but I’m always [...]

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FlipSide 2X Wallet Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 8, 2010 at 2:09 pm.

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