Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
This device from Hammacher Schlemmer looks more like a something from the Spanish Inquisition than a product designed to relieve forearm pain. It replicates the Swedish arm massage technique to soothe the inflamed, stiff extensor and flexor muscles that cause forearm pain. Simply place your arm between the compression spring-loaded rollers, turn the dial to […]
Torture device or pain reliever? Read More
Several years ago Surefire produced a small, (relatively) high output, limited edition LED flashlight made of pure titanium called the Titan. Surefire only made one thousand of these very well made, very expensive, ultra high-end keychain flashlights. Even with a $500 price tag, the Titan sold out rather quickly and continues today to fetch even
Surefire T1A Titan LED Flashlight Review Read More
I originally did a review for eWallet for the Palm OS about a year ago. I liked the program then, and I like eWallet v.6.1.4 for Blackberry well enough that I am tempted to just post the old review and stamp it ‘Ditto!”
Ilium Software’s eWallet for Blackberry Read More
The Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone (VM-605) is a pretty, slick new device from RIM that combines a hands-free speakerphone with an FM transmitter to let you hear your Blackberry over the car’s speakers. In appearance and function, it is a piece of art. Besides a hands-free speakerphone, it is also billed as your gateway to
Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 Review Read More
I recently moved to a new home that is in a communications dead zone. There’s no cell access, OTA TV and most troublesome, I cannot receive antenna born FM radio. Thankfully, VTECH, the cordless phone people have introduced the IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio which gives me a choice of over 11,000 Internet radio stations, plus
Vtech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio Review Read More
The Foldz Flat Pen is a stainless steel writing instrument with leather trim that folds down to the size of a credit card, for easy storage in your wallet. The design is interesting, but I’m not sure how comfortable it would be to write with due to the triangular shape that it folds into. I
A folding ballpoint pen that fits in your wallet Read More
If you’re not a fan of Bluetooth headsets, but still wish to remain hands free while driving, there is an alternative – speakerphones. One such device is the Parrot MINIKIT Bluetooth speakerphone. Let’s take it for a spin.
Parrot MINIKIT Chic Bluetooth Speakerphone Review Read More
I have been riding motorcycles for over two decades; nearly twice as long as I have been a true tech-junkie. While I love putting around on my bike, I have always wanted to ride with music playing. I have attempted to make this happen many times over the years but nothing I have tried was
Cardo SCALA RIDER Q2 MultiSet Bluetooth (Motorcycle Helmet) Headset Review Read More
I take my Blackberry Bold with me everywhere I go (and yes many would say I am a Crackberry addict). I regularly drain the battery to near empty using it to check/answer my emails, make phone calls (using my bluetooth headset), text message, IM, surf the Net, tether my laptop to at&t’s 3G network, play
Case-Mate BlackBerry Bold 9000 Fuel – Rechargeable Battery Pack Holster Review Read More
Three products you might need for your second (or with a bit of a squeeze first) generation iPod Touch from XGear: the Mirage Touch mirrored screen protector, Nitrous Oxide case, and the Spring Base speaker. Let’s start with the ones I didn’t like so we can end with a big happy finish.
XGear iPod Touch (mostly) Accessories – Review Read More
To be honest, before I reviewed the KROMA and U2 Ultra LED Flashlights I had never heard of SureFire. But after using several of their extremely well made flashlights, I have come to further realize that (99% of the time) you get what you pay for. Last year SureFire introduced their first Pen, the EWP-01,
SureFire’s (Nearly Indestructible) Pens Review Read More
Handsfree/Bluetooth call phone device AND an FM transmitter that can handle any MP3 player, SD.MMC cards, and USB thumbdrives? PLUS 2 remotes- a ‘normal’ one and one for the steering wheel? All this and cool blue LED lights, too? The Merconnet Bluetooth Car Kit certainly aims high, and with Julie’s great review of the Merconnet Bluetooth
Merconnet Bluetooth Car Kit Review Read More
Throughout my career I have focused upon features, benefits and the value proposition to recommend tech products to my customers. The ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset from is a device that has limited features, very few benefits and is not cost effective, BUT I like it anyway. If you’re curious how I came to this conclusion,
ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset Review Read More
The Tradition Leather Case by Noreve displays the description: “Haute Couture for Mobile Devices” on its packaging. It truly lives up to this description. It’s made of real leather and has a classic, simplistic but elegant design while maintaining practicality.
Noreve Tradition Leather Nokia E66 Case Review Read More
Some of my time at work is spent under desks, behind stacks of network gear, and fishing around for cables in the plenum of an office or data center. A good flashlight is not hard to find, and I have several LED-equipped models, but they all suffer the same flaws. They are rounded, slender, and
Maxxeon WorkStar 1400 Review Read More
There’s been a lot of interest in Digital Media Adapters and several companies are promoting them; WD, Iomega, Seagate, IOgear and now a newcomer, Hi-Denvision. Today we’ll take a look at the HD-0310 and see how it stacks up. I’ve had a chance to put it through its paces with various media formats and there
Hi-Den Vision Digital Photo Viewer Review Read More
I’m the kind of person who can only wear one watch at a time. That is, I don’t wear one to work, another one for play, and yet another for dress. So it’s important to me that whatever I wear does everything I need. Unfortunately for me, I’m drawn to gadgets, and I can be
Casio G-Shock GW9200-1 “Riseman” Review Read More
It’s not quite warm enough here in Southern Indiana to be thinking about pool parties, but in a few months, the Kool-lite-o-scope will turn your swimming pool into a kalideoscope of colors. The LEDs in the module spin to create 32 different patterns. It runs on 4 AA batteries and has a 2 hour auto
Kool-lite-o-scope Pool Light Read More
The last time I read an ‘analog’ book, was… ummmm… Wow, I can’t even remember. I’ve been reading e-books on my PDAs and now smartphones for years now. I think the first device that I recall reading on was the Palm V. I love being able to carry a bookcase of books in my pocket.
Amazon Kindle 2 Wireless E-book Reader Review Read More
I recently purchased the Blackberry Storm and since it is my first exploration in to the world of touch screen phones I thought I might want to protect it. The salesperson at my local cellular provider was fairly high on the Body Glove snap-on case. Let’s check it out.
Glove Snap-On Case for the Blackberry Storm Read More