This was expected from ever since the introduction of the Apple iPad last month. I knew someone was going to play on the worst device name in history — the iPad. It not even a month later and someone is playing with the name even further and introduces the iMaxi case for the iPad.

The iMaxi features a soft cottony interior which provides 24 hr protection to your iPad. It is actually a quite functional case for your iPad, However what makes it looks like it is poking fun at the iPad is the integrated wings and wrap around the unit. It really does the job it was intended to do with a little pun included. This is the most expensive Maxi Pad a lady will ever purchase as it is priced at $30 over at Esty.com

Bug Labs, the award-winning open hardware development platform for prototyping and deploying next-generation electronics devices, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress today its second-generation hardware system, BUG 2.0. The device is based on OMAP 3 platform from Texas Instruments and is the new version of the BUGBase.

The BUG 2.0 is able to run BeagleBoard applications and includes the support for Android.

Macally, a company that manufactures Peripherals recently launched its new PowerGo, a 3-in-1 battery charger. This new peripheral was designed for the re-charging of media players such as MP3 player, iPhone, iPod and PMPs via a USB Port. It comes with a interchangeable AC Wall plug and DC car plug and features a built-in 1000 mAh Li Polymer Battery.

The PowerGo comes with a mini-B USB cable and a micro USB cable. It has LED lights to show you power status and charging status. It is valued at $49.99 and can be found on Amazon.

Philips introduces its new Living Colors and the Living Colors Mini LED Lamps. These LivingColors lamps are designed for interior use and dry environments, the Living Colors is available with four LEDs, two red, one blue and one green, producing 16 million different color combination while the Mini uses 3 LEDs to product 256 color combination.

The Living Colors LED Lamp is 20cm high while the Mini version is 15cm high and comes with a remote control.

Ion Audio unveiled this new iPod and iPhone accessory at the CES, it is the Ion Audio iTYPE Desktop Keyboard. This accessory works by simple docking your iPhone or iPod into the keyboard, then you can start typing on your device with the standard QWERTY keyboard layout and full-sized keys, perfect for bloggers who have an iPhone.

The only problem is that you CANNOT type directly into any text box on your device, you have to type in the iType app, then copy and paste the written text where you want. Thats a dumb move ION, come with an upgrade where I can type into any text box, then I will spend my hard earned money to get one.

TC Electronic launched a device that will certainly change the way how musicians tune their guitar. The device is known as the TC Electronic PolyTune, the world’s first polyphonic tuner. Now instead of tuning string by string users can now use the PolyTune which tells the user which strings need tuning as you strum all strings on your guitar or bass at once.

The reference pitch can be set to your preference and ranges from 435Hz to 445Hz. This guarantees you’ll be able to play along with anyone, with any instrument and in any situation.

Watch Video – TC Electronic PolyTune, Introduction

Elgato presents its EyeTV One HDTV Tuner, it is a digital TV tuner which turns your PC or Mac into a HDTV and DVR. EyeTV One connects to your TV antenna and delivers live digital TV, in stunning-quality, straight to the high-resolution display of your computer.

The EyeTV One supports ATSC Digital TV standard at 48-801 MHz (VHF and UHF) frequency range. The tuner supports 720p and 1080i outoput, closed captioning and Dolby Digital sound. It comes with the EyeTV 3 software for Mac and driver for Windows 7.

Main Features

* Digital TV tuner, receives HDTV channels that are broadcast over-the-air for free
* Very easy to set up and use; simply connect to a TV antenna (not included) and to a USB 2.0 port on a computer
* Full-sized coaxial plug and flexible USB extender cable are built-in, no assembly or adapter required
* Compatible with both Mac and Windows

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Logitech has unveiled its Speaker Lapdesk N700 at the CES 2010. It is Logitech’s first all-in-one laptop accessoy with integrated stereo speakers, a built-in fan and a wide padded base. The Lapdesk N700 features two 2-inch neodymium drivers with maximum 2W power, a 31dbA fan and a heat-shielding design that keeps your laptop off your legs.

The Speaker Lapdesk N700 will be launched in the United States in February for a price of $79.99. See video after the break..

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