I really hate it when I get a new gadget to review and find out too late that the necessary cables to hook it up haven’t been included in the package. There’s nothing worse than making a quick trip to Walmart, Best Buy, etc. only to have sticker shock when I see how much they […]
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If you prefer your desktop to be as uncluttered as possible, one of Griffin’s
newest products can help you out. It is the Simplifi iPod / iPhone USB dock and
card reader. Let’s take a closer look…
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It seems like we don’t see many people here in the states using hand straps on their mobile phones and digital audio players like they do in other countries. About the only small electronic devices where you do see hand straps used with, are digital cameras. That might change with this nifty hand strap from WirelessGround.
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Here is a review of a product that doesn’t appear to be all that exciting until you really require a use for it. It’s the latest version of a USB 2.0 to IDE / SATA cable from Brando. The first such cable I reviewed was back in 2004. It would only allow you to connect a 3.5 inch IDE drive to your PC or Mac. One year later, the 2nd version of this cable added the ability to connect 2.5 inch drives. Earlier this Spring, yet another iteration of this cable added SATA drive capability. And now the latest version adds one touch backup and a new compact adapter design.
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If you are a geek, chances are that you have a gear bag or a gear closet / cabinet. If your geekiness is truly l33t, you may even have both. Yes, I am proud to say that I do have both! I carry a nice assortment of gear ‘stuff’ with me in my gear bag
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One of the things I like best about many of the latest Windows Mobile devices is that they are now using mini USB connectors to accomplish syncing and charging. This means that the same set of cables used for my HTC Apache / PPC-6700 will work with the HTC Universal I am currently testing, and
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Right around the corner from my office is a closet which acts as the receptacle for all of the gadgets’ boxes and accessories currently being used in our household – well, the ones that will fit, anyway. Inside this closet sits a large cardboard box which holds nothing but power cords, adapters, odd cables and
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When Brando sent me the USB 2.0 to IDE Cable a year ago, I didn’t think I’d ever have the opportunity to actually put it to use. However, I was wrong and was able to eventually put it through its paces for a review. But after that one use and review, this cable has stayed
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When I first got my Samsung SPH-i550, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the cradle from its predecessor, the Samsung SPH-i500, could be used for the new model’s syncing and charging. Obviously unlike some Palm OS devices, Samsung had kept the same connector port. This was good news because it meant that technically, anything
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Does it bug the bajeezus out of anyone besides myself that it seems to have become a trend for PDA manufacturers not to include a desktop cradle with their PDAs any longer? We as consumers spend hundreds of dollars on these devices only to be given a cheapo charging cable instead of a charging cradle.
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Product Requirements: Device: PalmOne Treo 650 I have been happily using the USB Retractable SyncCharger Cable from Brando’s Workshop with my PalmOne Treo 650 for several weeks now. I haven’t had a reason to switch to another syncing and charging solution until Seidio contacted me to let me know about their cable.  Their cable
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Product Requirements: A USB sync/charger for your electronic device Buying a PDA that comes with a cradle is just wonderful for those who sit at a desk day in and day out. Viewing that PDA’s screen when it is sitting propped up at an appropriate angle is quite convenient. However, the first time the owner
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Product Requirements: Device: Windows 98SE or higher Mac OS 8.6 or higher When I found a USB 2.0 to IDE cable in a package of other review items that I had received from Brando’s Workshop, I had to wonder when and if I’d ever be able to actually review it. According to the packaging, this
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Anytime Julie or I get a new PDA, we immediately begin the search for accessories that will enhance its use. Not long after I ordered the Sony TH55, we received an email from JavoEdge about their range of products. Thinking of my upcoming 4Corners trip, I knew it would be much more convenient to have
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Product Requirements: Palm m500 series. Palm Tungsten T series, Palm Zire 71, CLIÉ T/NR/SL/SJ/NX/NZ/TG/TJ series, CLIÉ N/S series, iPAQ 1910/221x/38xx/39xx/54xx/55xx series, ASUS A620, MiTAC Mio 338/528, Viewsonic V35, O2xda/xda2 One of the first things many people do when they get a new PDA is buy an extra cradle so that they can sync and charge
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Product Requirements: Device: Palm PDAs with a universal connector Windows 98SE and higher So, you’ve got a Palm with a universal connector and an SD (Secure Digital) memory expansion slot. How would you like a hotsync / charge cable for your PDA that also included a card reader? Intrigued? I was too when I heard
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Product Requirements: Device: Compaq iPAQ 3800/3900 series PDA  There are days when I feel like the Joker was talking about us (instead of Batman) when he said, “Where does [The Gadgeteer] get those wonderful toys?” I mean, it seems like hardly a week will go by when Julie and I don’t find a product
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Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ T & NR Series  I believe that a cradle definitely has its benefits, but there are times when a cable is the preferable mode for your information’s transportation. Not only are cables more portable than a cradle, but they are also much less expensive. I was sent several models
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Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ T400, T415, T425, T600C, T615C, T625C, NR70, NR70V Here are two accessories from Brando for Sony CLIÉ T and NR series owners that want an easy and compact way to sync and charge while on the go. These items are great for travelers, people with laptops, or people that don’t
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