Author

Smythe Richbourg

A gadget nerd from childhood, Smythe has always been drawn to solving everyday problems with clever tools. An Apple fan since his Mac Plus in 1987, he's usually pretty current with devices. Sometimes, however, he still misses his Newton 2100 MessagePad.

509 posts

Barracuda0 e1392011754497

Flashlight

Armytek Barracuda flashlight review

MAR 31$160

SherwoodEXM304 e1394433676955

Audio, Video, TV

Sherwood Excape EXM-30 Bluetooth speaker review

MAR 21$80

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Batteries and Chargers

Prong PocketPlug charger-case for iPhone review

MAR 11

ChargerLeash1

Android

ChargerLeash review

MAR 3

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Backpack

Blue Flame “The Pack” review

DEC 21$100

Working where you want is very freeing - what true the promise of tablet computing.

Android

Flote m2 Tablet Floor Stand review

NOV 25$299.99

Keizus1 e1382594156102

Android

Keizus Quadropod review

NOV 4$40

GripBase6

iOS

GripBase Podium review

NOV 2

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Bags

Booq Viper Courier 13 review

OCT 11$99.95 for 13

I'm not a fan of bare metal showing on a plug.

Batteries and Chargers

Belkin Dual Car Charger with Lightning to USB Cable review

OCT 2$44.99

Screen Shot 2013 09 21 at 12.11.19 AM

Apps

SharpScan Pro iOS app review

SEP 29$3.00

GripShoot1

Bluetooth

Grip & Shoot System iPhone holder review

SEP 20

WHen used on a laptop, the volume buttons are readily accessible.

Audio, Video, TV

Carbon Audio’s Zooka portable Bluetooth speaker review

AUG 16$100

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Belt

Cellet iPhone 4/4s belt clip review

AUG 13

SmartCargo1 e1374454764259

Cover

Smart Cargo for iPad review

JUL 29$30

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Bags

LederMann Bridle Leather Camera Bag review

JUL 3$300

The Toast cover arrives flat in a cardboard sleeve.

Cases and Covers

Toast iPad cover review

JUN 12

Salt, pepper, and hot sauce make lunches tastier. A titanium spork and a good, sharp Opinel folding knife help transfer it to my tummy.

EDC

Everyday Carry Bags – Smythe Richbourg

MAY 22

SoundBender1

Audio, Video, TV

SoundBender iPad Sound Amplifier review

APR 30

The Just Mobile Gum Duo has two USB ports - one 1 Amp and one 2.4 Amps.

Batteries and Chargers

Just Mobile Gum Max Duo review

APR 25$130