Reviews

Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

Wrapsol Non-Slip Grip Pad for Large Tablets Review

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I recently reviewed the Wrapsol Ultra Screen Protector on my new iPad.  Wrapsol also sent along their Non-Slip Grip Pad for Large Tablets for our review.  It is “engineered to optimize usability and to help prevent slip-and-fall damage to your tablet.”  Those slippery, expensive tablets we all love could certainly benefit from being less slippery,

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Brick Brites Blinking LED Plastic Building Brick Review

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A couple weeks ago, The Gadgeteer had a news post about Brick Brites, clear plastic LEGO-like building blocks.  They’re different from regular LEGO blocks because they have motion-activated blinking lights built-in to add some excitement to your LEGO constructions.  How do you improve upon the LEGO brick?  I had to see what this was all about.

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Sensu Artist Brush Capacitive Stylus Review

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If you enjoy painting on canvas, you might find that you also enjoy “painting” on an iPad. Or if you’ve never painted before, doing so on a tablet is fun and way less messy. I am a doodler and don’t claim to have any talent whatsoever. I just enjoy drawing cartoons and thingamabobs whenever I’m

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Twelve South PlugBug 10W USB iPad/iPhone Charger Plus MacBook Plug Attachment Review

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I’ve been on a quest to minimize the gear I need to carry to charge/sync my electronics.  My current cable/connector bag is 10.5″ X 4.5″ X 3.5″ and weighs 1.75 pounds.  It’s stuffed with cables I almost never use, so it’s hard to find the one or two cables I do use.  I certainly don’t

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Digital Zone Juicebar DO10-JB Pocket Solar Charger Review

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In my ever-present quest for more power for my gadgets, I was excited about the chance to review the solar DO10-JB Pocket Charger from Juicebar when the people at CableOrganizer offered to send one. I have tried other mobile power solutions that haven’t always cut the mustard, so to speak. But the price of this little

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X-Mini KAI Capsule Speaker Review

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In 1981 I remember getting my first Walkman, a device that changed how and where people listened to music. It was your own personal music library that could be carried with you where ever you went to be listened to with headphones. In 1981 I also remember buying my first set of external speakers as well.

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Innergie Charge and Sync 3-in-1 USB Cable Review

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I recently reviewed a small set of Incase USB cables that will lighten your daily-carry load, and now I’ll tell you about a single USB cable from Innergie that can charge almost every USB device you own.  The Charge & Sync 3-in-1 USB Cable contains a miniUSB, microUSB, and Apple 30-pin connector in a single

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WINGStand Portable Stand for iPhone and iPad and other Bluetooth Devices Review

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As I’ve mentioned before, the thing I haven’t liked about the iPads I’ve owned is the on-screen keyboard.  The virtual keys don’t lend themselves to touch typing.  None of the keyboard cases I’ve tried were what I’ve been looking for, because they have cramped, undersized keyboards, often with a non-standard layout.  The best keyboard I’ve

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Wrapsol Ultra Screen Protector for iPad 2 and New iPad Review

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I don’t normally use screen protectors on my electronics.  Most screen and body protectors require liquid for a smooth application, and the application directions warn you to remove the battery and keep the device turned off for a couple of days until the liquid has all evaporated.  That’s great, but Apple iPhones and iPads don’t

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iKeyboard for iPad, iPad 2, and New iPad Review

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I’ve started a quest to find a way to touch-type on an iPad without having to use a heavy case with a non-standard keyboard in it.  I already wrote about my attempt to hack my own case/lapdesk for the iPad and Apple Bluetooth keyboard.  Today, I’ll be looking at something completely different.  The iKeyboard started

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ScreenPro iPhone 4s Screen Protector Review

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Protecting your iPhone’s display from scratches is important to a lot of people. As a result, there are a wide variety of screen protector brands on the market. I’ve personally avoided applying screen protectors to my own iPhone 4s mainly because I tend to have problems lining them up perfectly. I bet a lot of

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