Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
It’s September, and that means updated readers from Sony! I’ve been a devoted fan of the PRS readers since 2006 – first the PRS-500, then PRS-505, and the PRS-600 last year. I’ve loved my Sonys and spent thousands of hours reading on them over the years. Unfortunately, the PRS-600, while beautiful, eventually fell out of […]
Sony PRS-650 Touch Edition eBook Reader Review Read More
Saddleback Leather Company offers a variety of rugged leather bags, suitcases, duffles, wallets and accessories that have earned the reputation of becoming heirloom quality items that your family will fight over after you’re dead. I don’t know if Macbook Pro laptops will be around at the time of my demise, but if they are, I
Saddleback Leather Company Macbook Laptop Sleeve Review Read More
I have a weakness for small flashlights. When a company offers one for review, I’ll almost always say yes. That’s why I didn’t hesitate to agree to review two new LED flashlights from ICON when they asked if I would be interested. We have reviewed their products before and have appreciated both their unique style
ICON Solo and Link Flashlights Review Read More
How do you judge a pair of headphones in this pristine, digital age when you’re listening to a new track from Jónsi and Alex that has analog noise added for effect? I have no idea, but boy, does it sound ethereal and haunting. The track is “Daníell In The Sea”, which may not be your
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones Review Read More
I’ve read reviews on The Gadgeteer for media players that hook up with your TV or home theater setup and let you view your home videos, pictures, movies, and even play your music files. I’ve always been interested in them, but I’ve never had one of these devices. I had looked into an Apple TV
Seagate FreeAgent® GoFlex™ TV HD Media Player Review Read More
If ever a manufacturer has handed third-party accessories manufacturers a blank check, it was Apple with the iPhone 4. Whereas the third-party smartphone case market traditionally sets its sights on those who want to protect or personalize their phones, the widely-publicized “Antennagate” issue has effectively ensured that practically every iPhone 4 owner will purchase a
ElementCase Vapor Case for iPhone 4 Review Read More
The iPad is known to be primarily a finger driven device, but it seems to be creating a revival of the stylus. Why? People who enjoy drawing and sketching want a tool to make it easier. We’ve been reviewing several styli since the iPad’s release and today I have another. It’s the oStylus Capacitive Touch
oStylus Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus Review Read More
Since my HTC EVO is replacing more and more of the other gadgets in my life, I was happy to discover that there is an entire category of enhancements for the camera lens, such as this magnetically mounted 2-part lens that brings wide-angle and/or macro capabilities to the party!
W-67 Wide/Macro Lens for Cellphones Review Read More
In case you didn’t notice, Apple released their iPad tablet in April of this year. It’s been a bit of a success, and there have been several accessories released for it. Okay, there have been a LOT of accessories released for it, and I personally have tried out quite a few cases and covers for
Hard Candy Cases for iPad Review Read More
Are you paranoid that your shiny new iPhone 4’s display will get a nasty scratch on it? Maybe you’ve thought about protecting it with a case, but didn’t want to deal with the bulk? Or you might have considered a screen protector but installing it seemed a little intimidating. I’m not really paranoid about scratches,
BodyGuardz Dry Apply for iPhone 4 Review Read More
While some earphones/headphones available for the iPhone/iPod/iPad are great, most fall into the pretty good category. But all of them are light years better than the earbuds that come standard with your device. The difference is that noticeable. This is not a review for you who are still using earbuds, unless you KNOW how awful
Starkey Labs Tunz Duo In-Ear Monitor Review Read More
Anyone watch the NBC television nerd series “Chuck“? It’s all about this average computer whiz guy nerd who works at a Best Buy-like store. He’s harmless, nerdy, a little on the wussy side. One day Chuck receives an encoded email from an old college buddy who is now with the CIA. The email embeds the
Mezzi Gold M-Zero Molded “Chuck” Briefcase Review Read More
Got an iDevice? Love to draw? Hate to use your finger? There’s a stylus for that! Unlike many other styli like the Pogo Stylus or WirelessGround Stylus, DAGi’s Stylus has one advantage over them. It allows the user to be able to see what they are writing/drawing on the screen.
DAGi Stylus for iPad Review Read More
STM Bags is an Australian company, founded in 1998, that is dedicated to making laptop bags that “don’t look like a laptop bag.” They’ve introduced some bags designed for the Apple iPad. Just like their laptop bags, the iPad offerings are sturdy-looking bags that are suitable for business or casual use. STM were nice enough
STM Micro Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag Review Read More
After 5 months I’m still loving my iPad and will be taking it with me on vacation next month instead of my normal traveling companion, my 15″ Macbook Pro. Using the on-screen keyboard isn’t a problem, but for long typing sessions, I prefer a physical keyboard. That’s why I have been considering a small Bluetooth
tyPad Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad Review Read More
I have wanted an impact hammer/driver for a long time now….for years, if not decades. Several of my construction buddies have them and I have marveled at how effective they are at driving screws and bolts into very dense materials. I have used a standard cordless drill on MANY projects, fighting/stripping countless screws in the
Bosch PS41-2A 12V Lithium Ion Impact Driver Review Read More
I’ve been using powerline ethernet for several years and it’s allowed me to extend my home LAN to every corner of the house without having to rewire the building. I have used and tested several HomePlug devices, but the innoband Wireless N solution is unique in that it also includes a WiFi access point.
innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Starter Kit Review Read More
We all know that due to safety reasons, we shouldn’t talk on cellphones when we’re driving. That’s why some states have instituted laws that prohibit holding a phone up to the side of your head to talk while driving. They require hands-free devices like visor mounted speaker phones and Bluetooth headsets. Today I want to
Atomic9 Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone Review Read More
A couple of days ago I posted a news item about the Mr. Coffee Café Frappe Maker. I mentioned that my family and I are addicted to the Starbucks’ frozen Frappuccino™ coffee drinks, and we spend a lot of money on them in the coffee shop in the local Barnes and Noble bookstore. Making our own
Mr. Coffee Café Frappe Maker Review Read More
Today we’re going to take a look at two games for the iPad. KL Dartboard and Drift Mania Championship. KL Dartboard is pretty unique because it requires that you play with both an iPad and an iPhone or iPod touch. Drift Mania Championship is a racing game that will sliding… into walls. Ok, that’s probably
App Spotlight – KL Dartboard and Drift Mania Championship for iPad Read More