DottorPod iSesamo Spudger ZDNET's key takeaways This super-thin, super-durable tool has a myriad of uses.
These are priced well, with cheaper copies on the market, but you should avoid them because they're not a patch on the originals.
The only downside I've found is that I can't seem to find the Mini Spudgers for sale on their own, only as part of a set. $11.14 at Amazon
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One question I get asked a lot is which of my tools is my favorite. It's a tough question -- kind of like asking me which one of my kids is the best because I love all my kids. The answer also depends on what I'm doing. If I need to undo a screw, I'll grab a screwdriver. When I have to cut a wire, I'll reach for my side cutters. Each tool has its purpose.
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But there's one tool that gets an extraordinary amount of use, one that I carry with me everywhere. It lives on my keychain and is simple yet incredibly versatile, capable of handling all sorts of tasks. This tool is an absolute workhorse, from opening letters to popping open random electronic gadgets.
Let me introduce you to the DotterPod Mini iSesamo Spudger. There's also the original iSesamo Spudger, if you want something easier to hold.
And let me tell you, it excels at its work. Whether dealing with seams glued shut, ultrasonically welded, or just clipped shut, the Mini iSesamo Spudger can sneak into even the tiniest cracks. Once it's in, it's only a matter of time before the gadget pops open.
Another gadget succumbs to the Mini iSesamo. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
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