Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Last year I reviewed a Victorinox knife that was equipped with a detachable 64MB SwissBit USB memory module. I was recently sent a major upgrade to what I had already determined was an excellent product. While much of the appearance has remained the same, there have been subtle changes to the knife itself as well […]
SwissBit Swiss Memory 1GB USB Victorinox Knife Read More
I’ve always been a huge fan of very small computers and have had several such devices throughout the years. A few notable ones come to mind… Remember the REX PC Companion? It was a PDA in a PCMCIA card form factor. What about the hard to find IBM PC110 palmtop computer? Then there was the Toshiba Libretto.
Sony Vaio VGN-U71P review Read More
Product Requirements: Two 3V lithium CR-2016 Batteries (first set included) Not long ago, I reviewed a Mobile Torch Bank Note Detector, which was essentially a device with two purple LED lights which could be used to detect the fluorescence in authentic bank notes and other documents that had been imbedded with fluorescing security features. After
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Product Requirements: Two 3V CR2032 Batteries Sometimes it pays to blend in with the crowd and not catch any unwanted attention. However, there are some times when getting others’ notice is exactly what is wanted, whether it be for safety or individual expression. For those that have the need of high visibility with a twist,
XenoFreaks PIX Sports Multi-Function Sports Light Read More
Product Requirements: Device: A vehicle that uses diesel fuel Here in West Texas where there are so many ranchers and farmers, diesel trucks are de rigueur. Whether it be a Ford, Chevy or Dodge, people swear by the pulling performance of their Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins engines. Even though you will never get a
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Product Requirements: Device: palmOne Treo 650 Smartphone The palmOne Treo 650 smartphone comes equipped with a better than average stylus. It isn’t fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but it does have a nice heft to it and has worked fine for me so far. That said, Brando was kind enough to send me
Brando Treo 650 3in1 Stylus Review Read More
REVIEW – The mobiBLU DHH is a compact little audio player that has a lot going for it. To start with, it has what appears to be a partially metal body. The back and top frame seem to be aluminum. This gives the player a very rugged feel. It has a funky chunky shape that
mobiBLU DHH-100-5 Digital Audio Player Review Read More
I have been using a ProStrap on my Olympus for about a year now, and I thought that I was quite happy with it. However, about a month ago I was sent a product which I have since decided is superior, the CooLanyard Digital Camera Wrist Strap. Photo courtesy of CooLanyard The CooLanyard is a
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Product Requirements: Device: Lose xD, SD, MMC or Memory Stick Duo cards Last year when we visited the Four Corners area, I very quickly found out how easy it is to fill a 512MB card before the end of a day. Sure, I had a spare xD card buried in my bag somewhere, but that
iPorter xSD Memory Card Case Review Read More
If you are looking for my review of the Apple’s 2nd generation iPod shuffle, you can find it here. Product Requirements: Device: Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later Mac OS X v10.2.8 or Mac OS X 10.3.4 and later (Mac OS
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Product Requirements: Something smooth and flat (like the back of a cellular phone) upon which to it can be applied, 2 included and user-replaceable CR1220 Li-Ion batteries I used to have the mistaken idea that counterfeit money was created in near deserted warehouses located on the fringes of large cities. In these imaginary places, intricately
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Photographers like their gadgets just as much as the rest of us. Here’s a clever little tool from Brando that would be a welcome addition to your favorite shutterbug’s gear bag. The G-Clip Cam Stand is a more feature rich version of the ClamperPod that was reviewed here last year. The concept is pretty much the same as the ClamperPod. The
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Product Requirements: A 3.5mm jack on any portable audio/video device Shortly after I finished my review on the Etymotic Research 6i Isolator Earphones, I received and email from Daniel East, the Marketing Director of Future Sonics, asking if I would be interested in trying out his company’s universal fit professional earphone monitors, the Future Sonics
Future Sonics Ears Model EM3 Universal Fit Professional Earphone Monitors Review Read More
Product Requirements: Web Cam mode: USB port, MS Windows 98SE (install USB driver), WinME, Win2000, WinXP OS with DirectX 8.1 or later Graphics Adapter capable of 800×600 resolution, 64k colors Pentium II 266, with 64MB RAM (Win 98/ME), or 128MB RAM (Win2K/XP) Pen Drive Mode: MS Win 98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP Updated 02/07/05
Octave Systems, Inc. Multipod 5 in 1 Review Read More
It is a known fact that home office floors are the perfect environment for spaghetti breeding grounds. Not Italian spaghetti, but cable spaghetti! Just look under your desk and you’ll see exactly what I mean. Need a real example? Then check out these pictures of just a few of the items that I have in
CORDination Station PRO Series 1 Review Read More
Product Requirements: Mac OSX, Windows 98SE or Above By now, I would guess that many of our readers own a portable mega-gigabyte digital music player on which they have stored much, if not all, of their music collections. However, I would be willing to bet that some don’t always want to bring that player along
TechnOtunes 256MB MP3 Player Watch Review Read More
Product Requirements: Sony Walkman NW HD-1 I think that one of this year’s most eagerly anticipated cases for a non-iPod digital music player would have to be the one I will be reviewing today. Ever since the Sony Walkman NW-HD1 came out and wowed users with its tiny size, excellent battery life and great sound,
Vaja Custom Flip Top Case for the Sony Walkman NW-HD1 Review Read More
Product Requirements: A DC cigar lighter / power port or a DC converter (for home/office use) Can you remember back when the first (somewhat) affordable portable travel coolers came out? Sized like conventional ice chests, these devices would keep food and beverages either hot or cold by using a vehicle’s DC power port. At the
Hot and Cold Personal Fridge Review Read More
If you are a child of the 60’s & 70’s like I am, you probably remember the Lava Lamp. Heck, maybe some of you even still have one on a shelf somewhere! The original motion lamp was designed by engineer Edward Craven Walker in 1963 and was named the Astro Lamp. Then in 1965, it
Product Requirements: HP iPAQ rz17xx/rx37xx/rx34xx/hx47xx Series Series PDA If you have been waiting for a replacement stylus for your iPAQ hx 4700 that includes a ball-point pen, then the wait is over. PDair has released their 3-in-1 Stylus which fits in the iPAQ’s silo, just as the original stock stylus. Hidden under the top end
PDair 3-in-1 Stylus for the HP iPAQ hx4700 Series PDA Review Read More