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Product review - 3M mobile privacy film



In this product review I'll be giving you a brief look at the new 3M mobile privacy film.

3M has been making privacy filters for laptops for several years and the recent surge in popularity of smartphones has increased the need for privacy when you use your device in public.

The 3M mobile privacy film attaches to your screen, and is held in place with a special removable adhesive. Like the laptop version of the privacy film, you can only view what is on your screen when you look straight at it. Anyone looking at your device from an angle, won't see a thing.

Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways - day 9 - MoGo mouse

Welcome to day 9 of Gadling's Gadget Giveaway. Todays prize is for a MoGo mouse. The MoGo mouse was recently featured in the Gadling best travel products of 2008.

The MoGo mouse is a compact optical mouse that slides right into the expansion slot on your laptop. MoGo offers versions for PCCard and Expresscard/54 slots. When stowed in your laptop, the mouse recharges its internal battery, ready for you to use when you need it.

The mouse is surprisingly comfortable to use, and a small folding kickstand raises it to the right angle. The mouse uses Bluetooth to connect to your laptop, so you will need a built in Bluetooth adapter, or a USB add-on adapter in order to use the mouse.

Don't forget to enter our previous giveaways, and to come back tomorrow to enter the final giveaway!
  • To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us about the most uncomfortable place you ever had to use your computer.
  • The comment must be left before Thursday December 4th 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter each contest only once.
  • Three Prize Winners will be randomly selected to receive one free MoGo mouse (PCCard or Expresscard/54) each.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of each prize is $79.99.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway

Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways - day 8 - Peek personal email device

Welcome to day 8 of Gadling's Gadget Giveaway. The prize for today is for a Peek with 6 months service.

This tiny email device was another winner in the Gadling top 25 travel products of 2008 and allows you to send and receive email and text messages anywhere within the United States (within the T-Mobile coverage area).

Peek was recently crowned the best gadget of 2008 by both Time and Wired magazine, and is even featured in the Oprah gift giving guide this month.

The prize includes the Peek personal email device valued at $99, as well as 6 months of prepaid service (regular price is $19.95/month). Even if you don't win, Peek currently has a limited time promotion where you can purchase your very own device for just $79.95!

Don't forget to enter our previous giveaways, and to come back tomorrow and Friday for the final 2!
  • To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us about your most embarrassing email ever sent or received.
  • The comment must be left before Wednesday December 3rd at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One Prize Winner will be randomly selected to receive one Peek personal email device with 6 months of prepaid service.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of this prize is $220.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway

Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways - day 7 - Yougetitback tag pack

Welcome to day 6 of Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways. Today's prize is for a pack of Yougetitback security tags.

Yougetitback tags were recently featured as one of the best travel technology products of 2008 in our top 25 lineup.

These sturdy tags attach to your gadgets, luggage or keys and provide an ID number and toll free phone number for honest people to contact, should they find your lost item.

Don't forget to enter our previous giveaways, and to come back later this week to enter the remaining 3!
  • To enter this contest, simply leave a comment below telling us whether you have ever lost something valuable on a trip.
  • The comment must be left before Tuesday December 2nd 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Three Prize Winners will be randomly selected to each receive an assortment of Yougetitback tags.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of each prize is $40.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.

Product review - Aircell Gogo inflight Internet on Virgin America.



This past Saturday, Gadling participated in a special flight celebrating the launch of inflight Internet on board Virgin America.

During this flight, I worked hard to test every aspect of the service I could. I looked into the kind of products and services many of us use on the road.

The Wi-Fi enabled plane will enter commercial service as a special Thanksgiving surprise for passengers on Virgin America plane N638VA ("My Other Ride Is A Spaceship").

Internet access for the duration of the flight is $9.95 for flights 3 hours or less, and $12.95 on longer flights. Passengers can connect to the service using 802.11 a/b or g Wi-Fi.

Virgin America plans to have the service available on their entire fleet by the second quarter of 2009, making them the first and only airline in the country with fleet wide Internet service.

Here are the services I put to the test:

Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways - day 6 - SeV Evolution jacket

Welcome to day 6 of Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways. Today's prize is for an SeV Evolution jacket (or a $150 gift certificate to the SeV store).

The SeV Quantum jacket was recently featured as one of the best travel technology products of 2008 in our top 25 lineup.

The SeV store has a large variety of items, from iPod friendly T-Shirts to their 2-in-1 Q5 ski system featuring over 50 pockets!

Don't forget to enter our previous giveaways, and to come back later this week to enter the remaining 4!
  • To enter this contest, simply leave a comment below telling us about your favorite piece of clothing to travel in.
  • The comment must be left before Monday December 1st 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One Prize Winner will be randomly selected to receive an SeV Evolution jacket or a $150 gift certificate for the SeV store.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of this prize is $150.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.

Coming to you live from Virgin America flight VX8001 at 30,398 feet!



Greetings Gadling readers! This post is coming to you live from 35,000 feet, on board Virgin America flight 8001

This special flight is full of fellow bloggers, Youtube celebs and representatives from Virgin and Aircell. The flight celebrates 2 new products; the introduction of the Gogo inflight Internet service on board Virgin America, and the launch of Youtube Live.

We took off about 25 minutes ago and I've just connected to the Wi-Fi signal. Connecting was extremely easy, and the speed of the connection is impressive. .

To give you an idea of just how much fun I am having, I've included some photos of the airborne party.

Later this afternoon, I'll post a list of products and services I tested during the flight.

Many thanks to Virgin America, Youtube and Aircell for putting together this amazing flight, it is without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in the air!

Now, if you don't mind, I have some more of these amazing Virgin America Cocktails to consume.

Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways - day 5 - Otterbox iPod or Blackberry case

Welcome to day 5 of Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways.

Today is your chance to win an Otterbox case for your iPod or Blackberry smartphone.

Otterbox cases were recently featured as one of the best travel technology products of 2008 in our top 25 lineup.

These sturdy cases provide an amazing amount of protection and are available in several versions.

Otterbox offers iPod and Blackberry cases for almost every model, including the new Blackberry Bold.
  • To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us about your worst gadget accident.
  • The comment must be left before Friday November 28th 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Three Prize Winners will be randomly selected to each receive one Otterbox case for the iPod or Blackberry (If you win, you will be contacted to confirm your selection).
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of each prize is between $19.95 and $49.95 depending on the requested case.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.

Product review - Philips goLITE BLU light therapy device

In this product review, I'm going to introduce you to the Philips goLITE BLU light therapy device.

The goLITE is a portable bluewave light, designed to reduce the impact of seasonal affective disorder, or other disorders where your bodies clock is messed up, including jetlag.

I first became interested in the technology behind these devices when I picked one up at a Costco several years ago. Being the geek I am, anything with lights and buttons that claims to help make me feel better is always worth trying.

Thankfully, the positive effects of blue light treatment are not just another wacky technology sold in infomercials at 3am. The effects have been studied by the Mayo clinic, Nasa and the US National Institute of Health.

Subjecting yourself to blue light, stimulates your brain to create more Serotonin, which is what researchers believe to be the key to reducing winter blues and other mood and energy problems.

The blue light also suppresses the creation of Melatonin, which is responsible for our hibernation patterns.

Finally, researchers have also concluded that the blue light can help reset our circadian rhythm, which is particularly helpful if you are trying to reduce the impact of jetlag.

Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways - day 4 - Proporta Gadget bag

Welcome to day 4 of Gadling's 10 days of gadget giveaways. Today is your chance to win a Proporta Gadget bag.

This bag was recently featured as one of the best travel technology products of 2008 in our top 25 lineup.

The Proporta Gadget bag consists of 3 bags connected to each other by a sturdy zipper. Inside the main bag is a separate bag for holding your smaller items.

Each bag also features a special rubber opening for allowing access for headphones or charger cords. The bags are well padded, and should provide a safe and reliable way to carry your most cherished gadgets.

Also, don't forget to enter our other contests, and to come back tomorrow and all next week for your chance to win more fantastic prizes!
  • To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us what you plan to carry in the Gadget bag.
  • The comment must be left before Thursday November 27th 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Two Prize Winners will be randomly selected to each receive one Proporta Gadget Bag.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of each prize is $47.95.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.




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