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iPad Foosball Table

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Well-noted that the iPad is more than capable for game-playing, yet often users are confined to solitary or online engagement. Adding a more physical aspect to an already physical and social game, here we find the iPad Foosball Table. The table connects to iPads via the 30-pin connector at the bottom, allowing control of the four handles at each side. Scorekeepers for both teams are included at the top, as well as rubber legs to give an authentic presence to the piece. The accompanying app takes advantage of the iPad’s graphic capabilities, with both the fields and players fully customizable.

iPad Foosball - $20

Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet

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iPads and the like can be incredibly handy... when you're around things like Wi-Fi, cellular towers, and electricity. For those times when you're not, there's the Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet ($250). Designed specifically for use in the wilderness, it offers features like a 1024 x 768 6" flexible E-Ink screen with the ability to double as an emergency lantern, a built-in AM/FM/SW/LW radio tuner, an IP67 rated water/dust/shock/mud-proof design, an integrated solar panel, internal weather sensors, a FRS, GMRS and MURS transceiver for use as a two-way radio, and a glove-friendly infrared touchscreen. Combined with the robust GPS hardware, Bluetooth 4.0, and Android 4.1, it's a uniquely qualified piece of kit that could quickly become indispensable on your next outdoor adventure.

Killspencer Carrier Pouch for iPad Mini

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Killspencer adds some necessary utility with their new Carrier Pouch for the iPad mini. Available in black, natural, or tan, the sleeves are made from Wickett + Craig English bridle leather and features three pockets: two for your business cards and one wide pocket for cables or other smaller items.

Herschel Supply Co. Navy & Mandarin Collection

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For the Holiday 2013 season Herschel Supply Co. outfitted its most popular silhouettes with a striking navy and mandarin colorway. The lineup includes the Settlement backpack, the Sutton Mid duffle, the Johnny wallet, and the Cypress iPad sleeve. Additionally, the Little America and the Sydney see a solid mandarin makeup. Each piece impresses with quality detailing such as a coated cotton-poly liner and full-grain leather zipper pulls. Custom molded rubber straps in a matching matte are also incorporated into the Little America, delivering increased durability and a fresh new look. The entire collection is now available at select Herschel Supply Co. retailers.

Killspencer iPad Mini Carrying Pouch

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If you have an iPad, it’s at least made your meetings more convenient. If you have an iPad Mini, this Killspencer Tan Bridle Leather Pouch will make it even easier thanks to its two business card holders and a horizontal pocket for a cable, cash, or stylus. Each one is made with Wickett + Craig English bridle leather, and it’s available in five color options (black, chestnut, dark brown, tan, natural).

Google Nexus 5

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Google's highly-anticipated Nexus 5 is bound to be one of the best next-generation Android devices out there and if the specs are any indication, it'll be one of the most robust as well. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's 2.3Ghz Snapdragon 800 processor and feature LTE connectivity, 16-32GBs of storage, a 1080p 4.95" inch screen, and most importantly to all you bloatware-haters, a stock version of Android 4.4 KitKat.

Kindle Fire HDX

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Continuing its transition away from simple e-reader to fully-functioning tablet, the Kindle Fire HDX ($380) packs more power, an improved display, and productivity apps that make it a serious competitor. It features a 2.2GHz quad-core processor that is three times more powerful than its predecessor, with two gigs of RAM and a dedicated graphics card. The display features incredible pixel density (339 PPI), on a nearly nine-inch screen for a better reading and viewing experience. Additional features include a "Mayday" button that lets you call Amazon for help any time, an eight megapixel rear camera, and the ability to connect to 4G LTE.

Dark Energy Reservoir

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Make dead devices a thing of the past with the Dark Energy Reservoir ($129). You've all been in situations where your smartphone, tablet, or camera needed some extra juice — whether you're traveling on a plane, train, or bus, you're in an emergency scenario, or you're outdoors miles from an outlet. This slim, portable charger holds enough power to charge the average smartphone for an entire week, and it does it as fast as a wall outlet. With the ability to charge two devices at once, and compatibility with any USB charging device, you'll never have to worry about charging again.

Google Nexus 7 2013

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Google improves upon the successful Nexus 7 formula with a major hardware upgrade and a low price that might just win over some potential iPad mini customers. The new tablet boasts a high resolution 7", 323ppi 1900x1200 IPS display, 2GBs of RAM, up to 32GBs of storage, a thinner and lighter form factor, and a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor to power it all. $229 on amazon

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

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Ok, so Sony is pitching this thing as a smartphone, a smartphone with a 6.4" screen. We're going to forget about that for a second and look at the Xperia Z Ultra as more of a well-designed Android tablet that just so happens to be able to make phone calls. The Ultra has a waterproof design that's also dust-resistant and is powered by the highly anticipated Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor which boasts quad-core 2.2 GHz CPUs and 4G LTE connectivity. Sony