A few years ago I suggested to my Dad that he purchase a WebTV box so that he could surf the Internet and send emails. Not being very computer literate, I thought this would be a good solution for him. It turns out that I was wrong. Mainly because the service was slow (dial up) […]
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I received a new phone to play with last night. The quad band Sony Ericsson w600i Walkman phone. Yeah, the orange one with the loop antenna at the top. So far I’m really liking it. I even managed to use iSync to sync my contacts, appts and tasks via Bluetooth from my iMac. Reception appears
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-01-06 Read More
itzkitz has a new offering. This time around it’s a leather / metal combo case for 4th generation Apple iPods (40gb and 60gb color models). Styled after the popular Vaja iVod cases, this one has a shiny chrome back with your choice of a Black, White or Pink hard shell fined grained leather top. The
itzkitz Deluxe Chrome iPod Case Read More
CoreCases is probably not a company that you’re familiar with yet. If their current offerings are any indication, that won’t be the ‘case’ for very long. I think they are going to give Innopocket a run for their money with their cool aluminum Sony PSP, and Apple iPod covers. Today I’m going to take a
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Vaja iVod cases have always been very popular. The problem is that they are expensive and not everyone that would like to buy one, can actually afford one. Now there is another choice for a case that is almost identical in design and style. The eNOVO for the Apple iPod nano from E&B Cases is
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My Apple iPod nano has been waiting patiently for a Vaja iVod case for a couple months now. So, it was very happy when the Fedex person dropped not one, but two of them off on my door step the other day. Available in 30 solid colors, and 32 dual colors, this hard shell Catrina
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Marware has been busy creating a whole slew of cases for the Apple iPod nano digital music player. I’m going to give you a peek at their 3 latest creations. A mussilicon cover, leather credit card wallet case and a sporty case that can be worn on your belt or arm. Sport Grip This silicon
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Cases, cases, cases, cases, cases, cases! KILL ME NOW! Please… I mean it. NOW! Ok, here’s an apology now to all the people that keep emailing me to complain that we do too many case and bag reviews. You’re going to be really torqued tomorrow. Why? Because I will be posting 5 (actually 8… but
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-01-04 Read More
What did everyone do over their holiday break? Besides napping and eating (in that order) I became really interested in watching Video Blogs (Vlogs). I think I’ve mentioned before in other gear diary entries, that I’ve been kicking around the idea of doing some short video reviews for the site. That interest caused me to
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-01-03 Read More
Being able to scan documents, magazine articles or pages from books is easy when you’re in the office with a flatbed scanner nearby. But doing that same action when you’re at a bookstore or library isn’t all that simple unless you plan to carry your laptop and a big flatbed scanner with you. The folks
DocuPen R700 Handheld Scanner Read More
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here’s hoping that 2006 is a great one for all our readers :o)
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2006-01-01 Read More
If your main computer happens to be a laptop instead of a desktop, you may find it difficult to use a cramped keyboard, track-point or touch pad as your primary methods of input. Adding a full sized keyboard and a mouse will enhance user experience, but they will also expand the desktop footprint. One way
Legenda Design Laptop Stand Up Read More
I know that it’s too late to order these for Christmas, but Toy Brando has some cute offerings that they sent me to check out. One is a little walking turtle. Press his shell and he starts walking / running. Press and hold, and he stops. Nothing overly exciting, but kids will love it (I’m
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-23 Read More
Last year I reviewed Bluetake’s i-PHONO BT420EX Bluetooth headphones. Although they had great sound, they had a funky design that really didn’t appeal to me. I don’t mind looking geeky, but there’s a point that none of us need to cross ;o) You can see what I mean if you follow the link above to
Bluetake i-PHONO mini BT450Rx Bluetooth Stereo Headset Read More
A package of goodies arrived in my mailbox today from Mobile Brando. Unfortunately for me, 2 of the items are for phones that I do not own. Fortunately for you, I’m going to offer them up to 2 lucky readers that might like to try their hand at writing a review. Item #1: Sony Ericsson
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-22 Read More
Update 02/02/06 See text at bottom of review…. Wireless devices make me smile. I have enough wires in my life, so when a new wireless device comes along that I can review, my day becomes a little happier. When that device is simple to setup and use, I may just do a happy dance. The
AIRcable HiFi Bluetooth Headphones Read More
Ok people, I want to see a show of hands. How many of you are fans of internet radio stations? I’ve got my hand up… I enjoy XM radio in my vehicle and internet radio on my desktop. I enjoy both because I like the variety and the many, many stations to choose from. It’s
SonoWave Digital Media Player Read More
It’s nice when you can diss a company for having a goofy product, and they don’t hold it against you. Case in point: SpeckProducts. For a long time now, I’ll find products in my mailbox from them that I have not requested for reviews. Some I will end up reviewing and some I won’t. When
Julie’s Gear Diary – 2005-12-17 Read More
Whether it’s for a PDA, or a MP3 player, Vaja knows how to protect gadgets with a combination of both style substance and style. The substance part is taken care of beautifully with high quality leather, stitching and findings. When it comes to style, Vaja set the bar a long time ago. No one makes
Vaja Apple iPod nano AP161 and AP171 Classic Cases Read More
Trying to decide on a perfect case for your Apple iPod nano can be very hard to do, considering all of the currently available choices on the market. There are metal cases, plastic cases, silicon cases, and of course, leather cases. I tend to prefer the leather ones. I don’t know if it’s the feel,
dasblau Apple iPod nano Wrap Read More