1 | Maker | Product | Category | Price | Comment | Vendor link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Byrd & Belle | Wool/leather for laptop/phone/tablet | mobile accessory | $30+ | Top-notch protection made in Minneapolis | byrdandbelle.com |
3 | ChefSleeve | Disposable phone, tablet sleeves | for the kitchen | $20 | Name says it all; iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire | chefsleeve.com/collections/all |
4 | ChefSleeve | Cutting Board with iPad Stand | for the kitchen | $70 | Name says it all; use with CS's sleeves | chefsleeve.com/products/cutting-board-with-ipad-stand |
5 | ChefSleeve | Dishwasher Safe iPad Stand | for the kitchen | $35 | Name says it all; has multiple positions | chefsleeve.com/products/dishwasher-safe-ipad-stand |
6 | Duluth Pack | Haversack for iPad | iPad accessory | $105 | Tablet protection with an outdoorsy style | duluthpack.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ipad |
7 | Duluth Pack | Laptop bags, backpacks, pouches | mobile accessory | $55+ | Laptop protection with an outdoorsy style | http://duluthpack.com/business/briefcases-bags/laptop-bags-cases |
8 | Imation (TDK) | BA100 earbuds | mobile audio | $250 | Sound fantastic and extremely durable | tdkperformance.com/en-us/Headphones/EB900-In-Ear-Headphones/BA100/ |
9 | Imation (TDK) | EB950 earbuds | mobile audio | $130 | Sound fantastic and extremely durable | tdkperformance.com/en-us/Headphones/EB900-In-Ear-Headphones/EB950/ |
10 | Imation (TDK) | EB900 earbuds | mobile audio | $80 | Sound fantastic and extremely durable | tdkperformance.com/en-us/Headphones/EB900-In-Ear-Headphones/EB900/ |
11 | J.W. Hulme Co. | Leather protection for Apple gear | mobile accessory | $70+ | Simply the best for iPhone/iPad/MacBook | jwhulmeco.com/Leather-Apple-Accessories-s/220.htm |
12 | Landmark & Lions | Leather protection for iPad, iPhone | mobile accessory | $49+ | High-quality cases – made in Minneapolis | landmarksandlions.com |
13 | Nedrelow | Wool sleeves, book-like iPad cases | mobile accessory | $20+ | Stylish protection for tablet/laptop/phone | nedrelow.com |
14 | Pad & Quill | P&Q iPad cases | iPad accessory | $40+ | St. Paul-manufactured tech elegance | padandquill.com/cases-for-iphone-ipod-touch.html |
15 | Pad & Quill | Little Pocket Book | iPhone accessory | $60 | St. Paul-manufactured tech elegance | padandquill.com/cases-for-iphone-ipod-touch/little-pocket-book-for-iphone-5.html |
16 | RobbieMoto | Leather iPhone sleeves, wallets | iPhone accessory | $25+ | Colorful, stylish … and made in St. Paul | etsy.com/shop/RobbieMoto |
17 | Twig Case Co. | Twig cases | iPhone accessory | $39+ | Eye-popping variety of wooden cases | twigcase.com |
18 | WoodchuckCase | Woodchuck covers | mobile accessory | $28+ | Wood covers for phone, tablet, Mac, etc. | woodchuckcase.com |
19 | CrashPlan | Online-backup services | service | $50+ a year | This service consistently gets top marks | crashplan.com |
20 | ColorWare | Professional paint jobs for gadgets | service | a lot | These paint jobs look amazing | colorware.com |
21 | Kroll Ontrack | data recovery | service | $79+ a year | nationally known as top data-recovery firm | krollontrack.com |
22 | XtremeMac | stylish Vintage case for the iPad mini | mobile accessory | $33 | One of many products for Apple enthusiasts | bitly.com/xtremevintage |
23 | Hearing Components | Comply Foam tips for earbuds | mobile accessory | $10+ | These are the best tips to put in your ears | complyfoam.com |
1 | Maker | Product | Category | Price | Comment | Vendor link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 3feet | 3feet stand | tablet accessory | $15 | Versatile mobile stand for phone or tablet | 3feet.com |
3 | Amazon.com | Kindle Paperwhite | e-book reader | $119+ | Currently the finest e-book reader around | amzn.to/TrLjne |
4 | Apple | Apple TV | home entertainment | $99 | Fantastic Web-video streamer for HDTV | apple.com/appletv |
5 | Apple | iPod nano | mobile audio | $149 | The music-player war is over, the iPod won | http://www.apple.com/ipod-nano/ |
6 | Apple | iPad mini | mobile computing | $329+ | Arguably the best small tablet, but pricey | apple.com/ipad-mini |
7 | Apple | iPod touch | mobile computing | $299+ | iPhone without phone, or mini Pad mini | apple.com/ipod-touch |
8 | BlueAnt | Ribbon Stereo Bluetooth Streamer | home/mobile audio | $50 | Add Bluetooth to home/car, or use on go | myblueant.com/products/headphones/ribbon/ |
9 | Braven | Braven 650 speaker, battery pack | home audio | $180 | Nice Bluetooth speaker that also charges | braven.com/braven-650.html |
10 | Cisco | Linksys Smart Wi-Fi | home networking | $60+ | Reliable and elegant home Wi-Fi routers | home.cisco.com/en-us/products/wirelessrouters?icid=global-header-products-link |
11 | DoDoCase | Leather iPhone wallet | iPhone accessory | $50 | One of the loveliest iPhone 5 wallets | dodocase.com/products/durables-wallet-for-iphone-4-5 |
12 | GoGo | Stump | tablet accessory | $25 | Elegant, minimalist tablet stand for home | stumpstore.com |
13 | Nexus 7 | mobile computing | $200+ | Nice small tablet, cheaper than iPad mini | google.com/nexus/7 | |
14 | Google/Acer | Acer C7 Chromebook | mobile computing | $199 | Good second notebook, or for the kids | google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromebooks.html#ac-c7 |
15 | Google/Samsung | Samsung Chromebook | mobile computing | $249 | Good second notebook, or for the kids | google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromebooks.html#ss-cb |
16 | High Sierra | Swerve Pack backpack | laptop accessory | $32.5 | Shockingly good laptop pack for the price | amazon.com/gp/product/B000OZCDGK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 |
17 | iHome | iP76 illuminated dock | home audio | $200 | Disco! iOS dock (older kind), Bluetooth | ihomeaudio.com/iP76WZ/ |
18 | Incase | Magazine Jacket | iPad accessory | $49 | Durable, light, versatile iPad cover/stand | goincase.com/products/detail/magazine-jacket-cl60128 |
19 | Incase | Slider Case | iPhone accessory | $35 | One of the best cases for the iPad 5, 4S | goincase.com/products/detail/slider-case-cl69035 |
20 | Incase | Origami Workstation | Mac accessory | $30 | Turns Apple keyboard into stand for iPad | goincase.com/products/detail/origami-workstation-cl57934 |
21 | Jawbone | Jambox | home audio | $200+ | One of the best compact audio speakers | jawbone.com/speakers |
22 | Logitech | Performance Mouse MX | home computing | $100 | The Lexus of computer mice; PC or Mac | logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/performance-mouse-mx |
23 | Logitech | Washable Keyboard K310 | home computing | $40 | Rinse-able (but not wireless); PC or Mac | logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards/washable-keyboard-K310 |
24 | Logitech | Ultrathin Keyboard Cover | iPad accessory | $100 | iPad cover with built-in stand, keyboard | logitech.com/en-us/tablet-accessories/keyboard-cases/ultrathin-keyboard-cover |
25 | Microsoft | Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 | home computing | $70 | Fab keyboard/mouse combo; PC or Mac | microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wireless-comfort-desktop-5000/CSD-00001#details |
26 | Roku | Roku Streaming Players | home entertainment | $49+ | Fantastic Web-video streamers for HDTV | roku.com/roku-products |
27 | Satechi | Twelve-port powered USB hub | home computing | $28 | Search no more; this is the hub you want | satechi.net/index.php/new-products/satechi-12-port-usb-hub-with-power-adapter-2-control-switches |
28 | ScottEVest | Travel Vest | tech apparel | $125 | A gazillion pockets; part of vast SeV line | scottevest.com/v3_store/Travel_Vest.shtml |
29 | Sony | Pulse Wireless Headset | home audio | $149 | Not just for PlayStation 3; also PC, Mac | us.playstation.com/ps3/accessories/higher-end-stereo-headset.html |
30 | Studio Neat | Glif tripod mount for iPhone | iPhone accessory | $30 | iPhone 4/5; kit includes Serif to secure | studioneat.com/products/glif |
31 | TwelveSouth | PlugBug | Mac accessory | $35 | For a Mac user who has iPhone or iPad | twelvesouth.com/products/plugbug |
32 | TwelveSouth | Compass | tablet accessory | $40 | One of the nicest mobile tablet stands | twelvesouth.com/products/compass |