Living in the digital age has made many aspects of our work and social lives easier. However, relying on our connected tech devices comes with their own unique set of challenges. David Gregg, our Free Friday Guy and Senior Editor of BehindTheBuy.com helps us solve our daily digital dilemmas with a batch of goodies he will be giving away to some of our lucky viewers this morning!
Belkin Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone
A dual-charging solution for Apple Watch and iPhone, the Belkin Valet Charge Dock is packed with all the extra touches – space-saving convenience, chrome cast arm, soft non-scratch pads, integrated magnetic charger for Apple Watch – even an adjustable Lightning connector designed to accommodate most cases while charging.
Features:
-Simultaneously charge your Apple Watch and iPhone with Belkin’s new Charge Dock
-First-of-its-kind Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone features an integrated magnetic charger and Lightning connector for an optimal charging experience
-Serves as elegant stand to display and conveniently store devices
Belkin Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone is available for $129.99 on Belkin.com, and is sold exclusively at Apple.com and Apple retail stores.
PRICE: $129.99; Belkin.com
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) Belkin Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone
Netgear Orbi System
The Netgear Orbi system for complete home WiFi will change the way connectivity is experienced in the home. Large square footage, challenging architectural design and dense building materials all contribute to a challenging WiFi environment in the home. With the advent of IoT, Smart Home devices and the proliferation of streaming media; the home network is also increasingly being required to manage numerous high-bandwidth connected devices. In many instances, this has compromised the bandwidth or has simply not provided the connectivity needed in the far-reaching corners of a large home. The NETGEAR Orbi system is an innovative new system to deliver complete and comprehensive WiFi connectivity.
Features include:
-High performance mesh WiFi
-Up and running in minutes
-WiFi speeds 2x other solutions
-One WiFi name for all to enjoy
-Homes up to 4,000sq.ft.
-Parental controls
PRICE: $399; http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/orbi/
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) Netgear Orbi System.
OtterBox uniVERSE Case System
The OtterBox uniVERSE Case System is the ultimate digital dilemma solved. This protective case for iPhone is a modular platform that you can easily add accessories to, without removing your protective case.
The uniVERSE Case System has a variety of accessories that attach to the case, including lenses from olloclip, a battery from PolarPro and expanded memory from SanDisk. The system allows you to attach your accessories without taking off your case, so you don’t have to worry about phones getting broken when you need added memory or want to snap a great photo with your lens attachment.
The uniVERSE Case System is available now on otterbox.com, Amazon and at Best Buy stores, the case and modules are sold separately, starting at just $19.99.
PRICE: cases start at $49.95 and modules start at $19.99
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) OtterBox uniVERSE Case System with 3 modules.
Kanex EasySync iPad Keyboard
The Kanex EasySync iPad Keyboard solves the digital dilemma of tablet users missing the full keyboard experience, while still maintaining their portability. Doubling as a protective case, once opened, it becomes a stand for any Bluetooth device/tablet/phone (Apple, Windows, Android, etc.). It will easily sync with any of these devices and gives users a much better typing experience in a portable form factor. It also includes a 2-month battery life, making it easy for travel. It also has the universal keys (Win, Alt, Fn), which will make it more comfortable to use for Windows users.
Features include:
-Full-size keys in a travel-ready size let you breeze through emails, documents, and texts while giving you the feeling of typing at a desk, no matter where you are.
-The faux-leather and soft microfiber cover folds into a 60-degree stand for a more convenient typing experience, with powerful magnets to hold devices with up to a 9” screen in place.
-A built-in rechargeable battery lasts 2 months on a single charge so that you can easily connect your life wherever it may take you.
PRICE: $49.95 http://www.kanex.com/Compact-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Stand-Cover
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) Kanex EasySync iPad Keyboard.
Ooma Telo
With Ooma you get crystal-clear, nationwide calling for free and low international calling rates. Just purchase the Ooma Telo for the one-time price of $99 and pay only monthly taxes and fees ($4-$7 per month depending on where you live) and you’ll get a great phone experience including: voicemail, caller-ID, call-waiting and 911 using your existing home phone.
In addition, get peace of mind with email or text alerts when 911 is dialed from your home. You can also use the Ooma mobile app to make free U.S. calls on your smartphone from anywhere in the world using WiFi or cellular data. You can also make Ooma to Ooma calls worldwide. Ooma features a whole host of powerful calling smart home phone features that pays for itself after just a few months. For more information, go to www.ooma.com.
Additionally, Ooma now integrates with popular smart home products and services to further enhance safety while providing customers value and convenience.
-Combine Ooma and Nest to automatically turn on call forwarding when you leave the home and receive a call when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected.
-Combine Ooma and Amazon Echo to make handsfree calls and playback voicemail simply by interacting with Alexa.
-Combine Ooma and Phillips Hue, LIFX or WeMo to get alerted of incoming phone calls or voicemails visaully with lights.
You can also purchase an Ooma HD2 handset for $59.99 (http://www.ooma.com/ooma-hd2-handset/), which brings many of the smartphone features into your home phone, including:
-Picture Caller ID (with color display)
-Online Phonebook (sync your contacts directly to your phone from Apple, Google, Yahoo and others)
-HD Voice quality
-One-touch voicemail option
-Handsfree
-Call ID – Call Waiting
-Call Log
-Intercom (talk between handsets and transfer calls; Also serves as baby monitor)
PRICE: Ooma Telo – $99, Handset – $59.99; ooma.com
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) Ooma Telo, one-year of Premier Service and one (1) handset.