With the start of the school year looming, now’s the time get up-to-speed on the latest gadgets and tech solutions that will make the learning process and getting that A+ in Advanced Calculus and Victorian Literature all the more possible, we hope!

The days of the pocket calculator and the green screen desktop computer are long gone; technology has delivered significant improvements over the years. Not only can they help streamline your homework, but they’ll also show your peers that you’re tech-savvy and take school seriously.

Here at IOGEAR, we like to take learning to the next level. Take a gander at some of our products that can help you leave archaic ways of doing homework in the dust:

50-in-1 Pocket Card Reader / Writer

Fitting easily in your pocket for easy transporting, this pocket card reader instantly transfers files from your memory cards to your Mac or PC without the need for additional adapters. It’s compatible with all popular memory card formats.

Spill-Resistant Desktop

Perfect for daily use, this spill-resistant, ergonomic keyboard and mouse combo will put your wrists and fingers at ease with its tactile feel. To top it off, the optical mouse provides top-notch accuracy over most surfaces and requires minimal hand movement.

Digital Scribe

Capture your handwriting on paper onto your computer, instantaneously. The pen uses refillable ink and writes on paper, allowing handwritten notes, memos or drawings to be stored on your computer.

This is just a glimpse into the array of solutions in our product line that will make school fun and exciting again, because we miss the days of finger painting, snacks and nap time.

Now through the end of August, we are offering new IOGEAR club members a 30% savings on our long line of products and non-members a 25% storewide savings.

What technology improvements have made the learning process easier for you over the years?

Cheers from the IOGEAR team!

These past two weeks in techland proved that launching a new product is not for the fainthearted.

Apple may not have counted last week as one of their favorites – not only did the iPhone 4’s antenna problems reach fever pitch, but Consumer Reports announced that they would not be recommending this newest version of the phone due to antenna problems.

Although some are asking for a recall of the iPhone 4, Apple came across confident and well equipped to weather the storm and held a press conference announcing their solution to the antenna issue: a protective case. They’ll reimburse previous purchasers and supply them to new iPhone 4 buyers in the months ahead.

However, with a dip in stock price and even a few pending lawsuits, all signs point to one thing – in this digital age, the online critic has more clout than ever.

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Kmart certainly seems to have adopted this theory. In its newest venture, brick and mortar Kmart stores are displaying printouts of online reviews alongside the video games on sale. Whether it’s a violent shoot-em-up, suitable for children or a cerebral brainteaser, the review are in – and once again, the online critic plays an important part in shaping our buying decisions.

Here at IOGEAR, we’re excited to work closely with online reviewers, critics and experts – whether they’re seasoned pros or new bloggers.

Our newest venture, Club IOGEAR, is designed to harness the tech community and to reward our online shoppers for their business by offering redeemable points for each purchase. As this online community grows, we’ll be looking to our Club IOGEAR members, as well as our Facebook and Twitter communities to let us know what they think of our current products – and what they’d like to see next!

What do YOU think of the latest Apple controversy? What online sources and opinions do YOU always check in with before clicking the purchase button?

Cheers
The IOGEAR team