May 2014

PDA Panache is back in the game with a new capacitive stylus

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It’s been over 10 years since we have talked about a new stylus from PDA Panache. Back in 2004 and earlier, Judie and I reviewed many of their iconic orange tipped styluses for our Palm Pilots and Pocket PC PDAs. Those were the good old days when device screens were resistive instead of capacitive. Back when […]

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Bugs, Amazon, pens and handsfree – Weekly roundup

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Did you miss any of the news and reviews that we posted for this last week of May? Some of the more popular topics of the week include my news post about the Bug-A-Salt insect gun, Janet’s news post telling us about Amazon’s deal with HBO, Mark’s Acme Studio 7FP pen review and Raul’s review of the

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Rapoo E9070 Wireless Ultra-slim Keyboard review

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I realize that I definitely have a thing for nice input devices. I’m always on the lookout for a good keyboard and mouse (especially at work), since I type and sit all day long.  Recently I had the chance to review the Rapoo E9070 Wireless Ultra-slim Keyboard, so I took the chance since I already use

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This isn’t your grandmother’s fanny pack

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Last fall, Julie wrote about a Kickstarter for some Intrepid Bags.  The project was funded, and the products are available for purchase now at their website.  One of their gear bags is called the Lillium, which they say is a “European styled hands-free belt, cross body, and side purse”.  It’s made of extra-thick, top-grain purse

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Bem Wireless Boom Box review

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It’s raining Bluetooth speakers! They’re everywhere, aren’t they? Ultra-portable Bluetooth speakers are handy to take anywhere, but they often sacrifice audio quality for size. If you don’t mind porting around a larger Bluetooth speaker, you can then become a little more discerning when it comes to the sound quality. The Bem Wireless Boom Box is

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Canon EF 16-35 f/4 L IS: a cheaper and stable alternative

Canon’s EF 16-35 f/2.8 L II is a very popular lens, particularly for landscape and architectural photography.  It has remained out of the reach of many enthusiast photographers due to its very high price  ($1700, but at the time of this writing there is a $200 mail-in rebate).  The lens is also not image stabilized,

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This stylus is three tools in one

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The Xoopar 3 in 1 Stylus is a multi-function tool, but it doesn’t have a  ballpoint pen inside like most multi-function styluses do.  The Xoopar has a capacitive stylus on one end, and a screen cleaner on the other end.  Pop the barrel apart, and you’ll find a sync and charge microUSB cable which would

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Naneu UrbanGear U60 Camera Backpack review

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I love photography.  There is seldom a moment when I am not at work and there isn’t a camera in my hand.  Like all photographers, I go through camera bags like crazy.  What works for one application somehow doesn’t seem to work for another.  I have used such camera bags as the Billingham Hadley Pro

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Now you can have a TV in your shower so you’ll never miss a moment of your favorite programs again!

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Do you wonder sometimes if you watch too much TV?  Well, you’ll know the answer is probably “yes” if you install one of these Home Spa Waterproof TVs in your shower at home.  It’s a 17″ 720p HD TV that’s completely sealed against water and steam.  The screen is scratch-proof and is heat-treated to prevent fog

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Tokyoflash Japan introduces a new limited edition wood watch

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The Kisai Xtal Wood watch from Tokyoflash Japan has a wood band and hexagonal case and a faceted mineral crystal lens.  You can have it display the time in normal mode (top image) or in cryptic mode (bottom image).  It also displays the date and has an alarm function;  you can also select from six

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