This New Magisso Serving Set Will Impress All Your Holiday Guests

You're probably having people over at some point in the next month, so you better make sure your house is looking in tip-top shape for guests. Since you can't entertain without the right equipment, you should take a gander at Magisso's new stainless steel serving set. More »

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The Military-Grade iPhone Windshield Mount Is Your Dealzmodo-Exclusive Deal of the Day

If you want to buy one smartphone car mount for life your best bet is made by RAM Mounts. Why? Maybe because they're completely manufactured in the USA. Or it's possibly because they make iPhone and laptop mounts for motorcycles and police cars, which obviously need to be more secure. Perhaps it's because Gizmodo alum and seasoned roadtripper Joel Johnson reviewed them last year and called them a lifechanger. Some choice quotes: More »

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Seagull Custom Courier Bags review

Messenger bags are my favorite style of gear bag. I have enjoyed carrying a Timbuk2 Laptop messenger bag for years. Even though I love it, I often think of ways I would improve it if given the chance. Because of that fact I’m always on the look out for other bags that tick all the boxes on my perfect bag check list. I recently discovered Seagull Bags out of Columbus, Ohio who make handmade custom messenger bags. I contacted them to see if I could review their products. They were nice enough to cut me a deal on a custom bag and here are the results.

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My perfect bag checklist

  • Messenger style / shape
  • Grab handle
  • Exterior back pocket for magazines/papers
  • Exterior side pockets
  • Padded laptop / tablet interior pocket(s)
  • Interior pockets all around the sides
  • Custom artwork / logo

Since Seagull makes custom bags, I asked for every feature, pocket, etc. that I have ever dreamt about. But when they came back with a quoted  price of  $350 (that included the reviewers discount they were giving me), I had to revise my wish list. Working with John at Seagull was a pleasure. He was very patient with me as I asked questions and created the right list of features vs. price. I ended up getting:

Medium sized bag, Compression straps, 2 Extra Front Pockets, Side pocket Left, Side pocket Right, Exterior Flat Back Pocket, Padded back, Interior Flat Back Pocket, Interior Flat Front Pocket, Hidden pocket, Interior Organizer and Custom Artwork. All this worked out to $253 with the discount.

About 4 weeks after I placed the order, the bag arrived and the first thing I noticed was the awesome job they had done on the Gadgeteer logo which was appliquéd on the front flap of the bag. The logo uses multiple layers of different colored canvas and stitching to create a really cool effect.

As you can see from the first image in this article, the bottom edge of the main flap has a unique curve that isn’t symmetrical. I asked if I could have a traditional shaped edge but that they wanted to stick with their signature style.

The bag has a 1000d Cordura shell (you can choose from 20 colors). As you can see, I opted for 2 shades of Blue.

You’ll notice the grab handle on top and the flat pocket on the back… both custom options that I requested. The flat pocket is large enough to hold several magazines and has a Velcro patch at the top to hold it closed. I should have asked for a zipper instead…

The grab handle gets the job done, but I wish it was a little more elegant than it is. It is made of seat belt webbing that has been rolled around some padding. It’s smooth and comfortable, but I wish the seam was hidden better. I prefer Timbuk2′s grab handle design.

This side view shows you one of the requested side pockets, which is held closed with a strip of Velcro that runs the width of the pocket. These are large pockets that can hold all sorts of gear. My main idea was that I would use one side for my phone and one side for my car keys so that I would have easy access to these two items when wearing or not wearing the bag. Unfortunately, it’s pretty difficult to access the pockets because the Velcro is crazy strong and takes real effort to pull it apart. I’ve been thinking about removing the Velcro from these pockets so I can actually use them.

You’ll also notice the style of the main flap in the image above. See how it curves up from the sides instead of straight up from the back of the bag. This design keeps rain and dirt out of the bag when the flap is closed because it folds in on the sides closing any openings where weather can get in. This is great for couriers and people that ride bikes, but I found that it makes it harder to quickly fling open the flap. I’m used to slinging my bag into the passenger seat of my car and flipping back the flap so that I have access to the interior of the bag while I’m driving. I often shove the mail and / or drive thru breakfast food in there on my drive to work. Folding back the flap on the Seagull bag is not as easy. The curve of the sides and the thickness of the artwork on the flap cause it to bunch up and kink awkwardly. It will fold back, but it takes a conscience effort and 2 hands to do so.

Under the flap you’ll find two pockets with Velcro flaps. These pockets are large enough to hold a regular sized iPad. You’ll also notice the strips of Velcro running down the center of those pockets. This is what holds the main flap closed.

The interior of the bag has a large pocket with a Velcro closure sewn into the back wall of the bag. This pocket is similar in size to the magazine pocket on the exterior of the bag. On the sides are pockets that sort of match the pockets on the exterior sides. Yes, they also have Velcro running along the entire top edge. On the front wall of the bag is a large open pocket (no Velcro yay!) and inside is a panel of smaller pockets and pen/pencil slots. Behind that panel is yet another pocket, which has a Velcro’d top edge. The rest of the bag (the center section) is entirely open and ready for whatever you need to carry. I like to use zippered pouches to organize my stuff instead of just throwing it in the bag willy nilly.

The materials used and workmanship on this bag are great. Some aspects of the bag may not look as perfect or commercial as what I’m used to with brands like Timbuk2 and Waterfield, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. You can tell this is a unique one of a kind messenger bag. I like it a lot mainly because I love how great the logo turned out. What I don’t like about the bag is all the Velcro. That’s my own fault though as I didn’t even think to tell them not to add any (or as much). Let that be a lesson to anyone thinking about having a custom bag made for them. Think about EVERY detail to make sure you get what you want. Although I don’t think I’ll be using this as my everyday bag,  it’s definitely going to be displayed at Gadgeteer HQ for a long long time. Thanks Seagull!

Have you ever had a custom messenger bag made for you? If so, share your experience with us in the comments.

Product Information

Price:Varies
Manufacturer:Seagull Bags
Pros:
  • Get exactly what you want from pockets to artwork
  • Top quality materies and workmanship
  • Awesome logo work
Cons:
  • Can get really expensive
  • Sometimes you get features you don't really want - Velcro

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Seagull Custom Courier Bags review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 3, 2012 at 5:54 pm.

Verizon features The Gadgeteer’s 15yrs of tech and is giving away a 4G LTE DROID DNA by HTC

The Verizon Wireless Midwest Area blog wants to celebrate The Gadgeteer’s 15 years covering the tech industry and asked me to write up my top 15 moments in the last decade and a half. So I put in my thinking cap (no, it doesn’t have a propeller on top) and came up with some of the products and services that have influenced me and many others. In addition to posting my article, they are also hosting a sweepstakes giveaway from Monday, December 3 – Friday, December 7 on to give away a brand new 4G LTE DROID DNA by HTC (approximate retail value of $599.99). To enter, leave a comment on the Verizon blog post telling us your favorite tech moment out of my top 15. Include your email address and/or Twitter handle in the comment so they can notify you if you’re the winner.  On Monday, December 10, they will randomly choose one person who commented to receive the prize.

One entry per person will be accepted (multiple comments will not count as multiple entries), and the winner must respond within one week (Monday, December 17) to claim his/her prize. The sweepstakes is open to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older. Please read the complete rules for additional eligibility guidelines. Enter the contest here.

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New Geneva radio takes on the world

My grandfather was a shortwave radio user and had a 1930s radio set with headphones that I loved playing with it as a kid. There was a definite retro coolness to it that I appreciate as a designer. As an homage to the days of world-band radios, Geneva Lab – a maker of popular high end speakers and speaker docks – has released the WorldRadio; a portable radio that can receive both FM and digital (DAB+ version, Europe only) radio stations, and will wirelessly stream your favorite Internet radio stations from any Bluetooth-enabled source, e.g., smartphone, tablet or laptop. It also has a 3.5 mm line input. A rechargeable battery provides 6 hours of music playback.

The WorldRadio has a high-performance amplifier and a full-range loudspeaker that can produce bass below 80Hz. That’s pretty low for a portable device. It sports a digital color display with touch controls, digital FM tuner, Bluetooth receiver, and alarm clock, packaged in that retro design that resembles portable radios from the past.

It comes in three metallic colors: Black, silver and red. It will be available soon for $299.95 from Geneva Lab and select retailers.

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City now available on the App Store

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City now available on the App StoreThe wait is finally over, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is now available to download from the App Store. The 10th anniversary edition of the game has been revamped for mobile devices and includes high resolution graphics, updated controls and a host of new features.

From the decade of big hair, excess and pastel suits comes a story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Vice City, a huge urban sprawl ranging from the beach to the swamps and the glitz to the ghetto, was one of the most varied, complete and alive digital cities ever created. Combining open-world gameplay with a character driven narrative, you arrive in a town brimming with delights and degradation and given the opportunity to take it over as you choose.

The game has some nice features for iOS users such as tailored firing and targeting options, customization of user controls, iCloud save game support, huge gaming campaign, support for Retina devices and you can even listen to your own iTunes Playlists while driving around Vice City.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is available from the App Store now and supports the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

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Get free MLB.tv access during April with MLB.com At Bat app

If you're a baseball fanatic, the MLB At Bat app is a must-have. It's packed with live updates, scores, stats, news, and videos -- and right now there's another great reason to pick up At Bat. Pony up for At Bat and you'll get to enjoy MLB.tv free for the entire month of April.

The service streams games in HD to just about any connected device you can imagine, from iPhone to PS3, and even Roku boxes and LG Internet-ready televisions. The basic subscription will set you back $99 for the season, and a Premium sub is an extra $20 (and adds DVR functionality, multi-game PIP, and more).

MLB At Bat is available for Android and iOS and both apps run to $14.99 US.

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Don't forget: Stuff your stocking with Android Central

Android Central ContestWe're a week into of our a monthly contest in which we're giving away a $10 Google Play Gift Card every day this month. That's 31 winners in 31 days, with an easy $10 to spend on apps, books, music -- whatever you want!

What's more is that each of the 31 winners will automatically be entered to win a free Nexus 4, which we'll choose and announce the first week of January.

We're going to change things up each week to keep it fresh. Here's the breakdown:

  • Dec. 1-8: Leave a post in the appropriate thread in the Android Central Forums.
  • Dec. 9-15: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. (You can subscribe now if you want, but only subscriptions during that time frame will count as an entry.)
  • Dec. 16-22: Comment on that day's giveaway blog post. (Look for our hatted friend you see here.)
  • Dec. 23-31: To be announced. It'll be fun one way or another.

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