February 2011

Protect Your iPhone 4 with the LifeProof Case

lifeproof iphone 4 case

The LifeProof Company has developed an iPhone 4 case that will protect your phone from dirt, snow, water, and shock.  The LifeProof iPhone 4 case is made of a combination of materials that protect your phone while adding only 1 ounce of weight and 1/16th inch of thickness.  This case is designed to military specifications. 

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High-Def Webcam from Microsoft

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Microsoft has introduced the LifeCam HD-3000, a high-def webcam optimized for use with Windows Live.  The 720p sensor records high-def video at 30 fps in 16:9 widescreen.  The camera uses TrueColor technology for bright, clear pictures, and the noise-reducing microphone means the sound is as good as the video.  Although it is optimized for use

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WaterField iPhone Smart Case Review

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WaterField is a company that makes bags, sleeves and cases that protect expensive tech toys. I own two of their iPhone/iPod Travel Cases and still use the large-sized one (I outgrew the other one). This bag still looks almost brand new after two years of constant daily stuffing and re-stuffing. That’s amazing. So when WaterField

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You’ll Get the Presents When You Celebrate Scottevest’s 10th Anniversary!

scottevest anniversary sale

Scottevest has been supplying gadget lovers with well-designed tech clothing for 10 years, and they are celebrating this milestone with a huge sale!  You can save up to 40% on some of their most popular items as their way of saying “thank you” to their customers.  The Scottevest anniversary sale ends soon, so check out

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Fido can stand under my Dogbrella ella ella ay ay ay

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If you have a dog, you have stood in the rain with him while he does his business. No big deal for you, if you have an umbrella, but what about Fido? If you want to avoid wet dog smell, get your pooch his own umbrella – the Dogbrella. It’s a 29″ diameter canopy (think

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Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt I/O Technology

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Today Apple updated the MacBook Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, a new FaceTime HD camera and high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology. The Thunderbolt I/O technology (previously known as LightPeak) is a revolutionary I/O technology that supports high-resolution displays and high-performance data devices through a single, compact port. Featuring two bi-directional channels with transfer speeds up to an

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Waterfield Ultimate SleeveCase for Samsung Galaxy Tab

waterfield galaxy tab ultimate sleevecase

Now you can protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab with a Waterfield case.  The Ultimate SleeveCase for Samsung Galaxy Tab features a ballistic nylon exterior, neoprene padding, a brown leather or lead Indium trim, and an Ultrasuede lining to help keep your screen clean.  This bag can be used inside another bag or on its own. 

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Motorola XOOM Android Tablet – Love at First Swipe?

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Last fall I dumped my iPhone 4 for a Droid X on Verizon. When a Motorola XOOM tablet showed up on my door step yesterday, I wondered if I’d be dumping yet another iOS device in favor one running Android.  It’s a very sexy device and Honeycomb (Android 3.0) really appeals to my sweet tooth. I’ll

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Element Case gets all stealthy with the Vapor Pro case for iPhone 4

ElementCase Vapor Pro

You may recall that my review of the Element Case Vapor case for the iPhone 4 was not all good, citing problems with comfort, reception, and clearance in the cutouts for the headphone and dock connector. Well, few things please me more than a company that can learn from its mistakes, and Element Case is

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Roku XD|S Media Player Review

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In my never ending quest to divorce myself from Comcast and their overpriced cable service, I have been searching for alternate methods for the family to watch our shows. The Mvix Ultio media device was an effort in frustration, that fell well short of my needs and expectations. Fortunately, there are many other options in

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Motorola Extended Battery for Droid X Review

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If you have a Motorola Droid X Android Smartphone, you probably love almost everything about it. I say almost because there is one thing that keeps my relationship with this phone from going to the next level. And that one thing is battery life. To say that the battery life of my Droid X is short would be an

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