Product Requirements: Device: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE, Mac OS X v.10.2.6 or later Remember when Bluetooth was just for mobile phones? This wireless technology seems to be finally gaining some momentum now that it is showing up in other devices, such as keyboards, stereo headphones and mice. Bluetake’s BT500 Bluetooth Mouse is just such a device that […]
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Product Requirements: Laptop computer with a USB port or a power outlet for charging Not long ago, I reviewed the Jetart Technology NP4000 XCool Notebook Cooler. Jetart is also producing a very similar product, but with a twist – rather than including a rechargeable battery, this notebook cooler has four built-in USB 2.0 ports. Just
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Today, I ordered the iPAQ 4705 from eCost…and the total – including shipping – was $569.37. That’s pretty good, considering that eCost’s posted price was $649 (it lowers once you add the PDA to your basket), and I had heard that the final retail price might be as high as $699! :0PThe one downside is
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I ordered a 40GB iPod last night. I figured it was my duty to upgrade my 1yr old 3rd gen model. ;o) Since I opted for the free engraving, it will be a few days before I receive it. I wonder if it will arrive before the fabled HP iPAQ HX4705 that I have on
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It’s official. Apple announces 4th generation iPods that are smaller, play longer, and are cheaper.
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Product Requirements: Samsung SPH-i500 Smartphone The Samsung SPH-i500 is a handy device that combines a full featured Sprint Network (CDMA) mobile phone with a Palm OS 4.1 PDA. However, the leather belt case that comes with the phone isn’t very practical, unless you don’t mind fumbling to extricate your phone every time it rings. If
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Saturday Snippets I’ve chosen the 2 people to review the Axim battery and Dual Sim card. Thanks to all of you that volunteered. I received my Airport Express yesterday and plan to try it out this weekend. Cross your fingers that it’s not difficult to setup or use in a mixed environment. I pre-ordered the
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The girly-girl in me wants to have my Motorola V60v encrusted in sparkly plum and green crystals. However, I am having trouble justifying the $200 (plus shipping) price tag, which is more than my phone cost. What’s a girl to do? Hmmm, I wonder if this company does their crystal magic to PDAs? I can
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Summertime in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mosquito city. I have an ornamental pond in the backyard which is an attraction to mosquitoes to lay eggs. After dark, the yard is practically a Bela Lugosi film festival, there are so many creatures after my blood! For those of you who are not up on mosquito 411,
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Calling all wannabe reviewers! I’m looking for two people that have good writing skills and a digital camera that can take excellent macro shots to review two products. Product 1: Replacement 3000 mAh battery for a Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC from Crayton Electronics. Product 2: Universal Twin SIM Adapter from Brando’s Workshop. If you
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