Reinventing the Spudger

Here's a basic Apple geek test. Spudger. If the word means nothing to you, move on to the next post.

Okay, just us now?

If the term spudger means something to you -- and you know in your inner geek heart that it does because you're still here reading -- just wait 'til you hear what we have for you.

TidBITS reports that the folks at Newer Technologies have re-invented the spudger! The soft, thin, pliable manipulation tool has been reimagined as an ultra thin, stainless steel weapon of Mac destruction. It's handmade in Italy of the finest rare Tuscan steel, so you can be assured of years of quality spudging (OK, I made up the "rare Tuscan steel" bit. So sue me.)

Retailing for US$9.99 (slighly less street price), the iSesamo (great name, yes?) is reportedly "ideal for pros and DIYers." I haven't had an opportunity to try one out, but the TidBITs write-up suggests that it easily surpasses the standard nylon units I have in my toolbox.

As a final note, a TUAW investigative team has discovered that CultOfSpudger.com, TUSpudgerW.com, 9to5Spudger.com, and SpudgerRumors.com are all available for anyone who wishes to create a dedicated spudger blog.

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Source: http://tidbits.com/article/12717

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Matthew

@Erica Sadun ... *Wikipedia* links for us who dont know what a Spudger is?
Didn't you hear they've blacked out for the day!
AHHHHHhhhhhHHHH...h...hhhhh...

January 18 2012 at 2:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

TWoK

The whole point of these is to be plastic to not leave track marks behind. This thing will scratch the living **** out of everything it touches.

January 18 2012 at 11:06 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Aargh-a-Knot

The guitar pick is a good tip! Though, it'd be nice to have this in my arsenal for things that aren't susceptible to scratching and need a little more oomph.

January 18 2012 at 8:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

MrJD

I've always used guitar picks. Bought a cheap pack of 6 at Guitar Center and never had a issue with them. Being able to use multiple picks on one product is like having extra hands.

January 18 2012 at 1:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

MrJD

I've always used thin guitar picks.

January 18 2012 at 1:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

TheBreen

For real Apple geeks, the word "spudger" means "you spelled 'black stick' wrong." ;o)

January 17 2012 at 5:21 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

mosleyh

to be fair, ifixit has been selling these for a while now.

http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/iSesamo-Opening-Tool/IF145-130?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-130&utm_content=product_link

January 17 2012 at 4:43 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

Robert A Roark

This seems like a poor design choice. The whole point of the spudger is a soft plastic tool that is non-conductive and won't scratch the device you've opening. Thats the reason they don't last long; its softer than the device, so it takes the dents and scratches associated with prying into an iPod or old Mac Mini.

January 17 2012 at 4:12 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down Reply