News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
I have mentioned in the last few reviews that I am now reviewing headphones using the NuForce uDAC-2 USB amp/DAC plugged into my new iMac, when I am not using my iPod. There’s a really good reason for this. The iMac audio output sounds like … well, let’s just say it sounds bad. Really, really […]
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Vaja has announced two cases for the iPad 2 that will be available soon. The Libretto has a black microfiber interior and a leather exterior. The Libretto opens like a book and holds the iPad 2 in two different horizontal positions. It will sell for $160 and can be customized. The Premium Leather Sleeve is
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There are a lot of note-taking apps for iPad, including the free one that came with the device. But the Circus Ponies NoteBook app for iPad promises to let you take notes the way you would on paper. You can use multiple fonts and colors to highlight certain points. You can even use a “highlighter”
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Six months ago, I gladly tackled the task of reviewing one of the first machined aluminum cases for the iPhone 4, the Vapor case from ElementCase. I found it lacking, and since that time, I’ve reviewed several other machined aluminum iPhone 4 cases, each with its own advantages and problems. ElementCase has recently added a
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Got a tablet PC, Xoom or an iPad? Then this stand is right for you! I got this stand from Deal Extreme which has since been sold out. But this stand is an exact clone of TwelveSouth’s Compass Stand for the iPad. I will be writing this review as an item purchased from Deal Extreme.
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If you’re still using the original iPad, take a look at the HandStand. This durable, semi-rigid silicone cover protects your iPad, but the real story is how it helps you hold your iPad. There’s a strap on the back that you slide your hand under to improve your grip and make it easier to hold
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Even minimalists who prefer not to use a case with their favorite tablet and eReader devices needs extra protection at some point or another. Ever take your Kindle to the beach? Use your iPad to display recipes in the kitchen? You can see how those environments might not be the most friendly for your expensive
Protect your eBook Reader or iPad 2 with a CleverWrap Read More
I received the original Apple iPad on release day last year, thanks to Julie’s very generous gift. I love that iPad even more than my beloved green Handspring Visor Deluxe from years ago, and it was that little Visor that first introduced me to my equally beloved ebooks. I’ve used that iPad for everything: email,
Time Warner Cable customers can now watch live TV on their iPads running iOS 4.2 or later. Customers who subscribe to both TWC internet service and cable service at the Standard (Extended Basic) level or higher can watch streaming live TV anywhere in their home with their home WiFi connection. The roster of channels are
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Were you as lucky as Janet to get your hands on the new iPad 2 last Friday. Yeah, me neither <sniff>. If you were lucky, you are probably shopping for cases to protect your new tablet. If you have a surplus of cash, you might consider the Padova leather case from Orbino. It incorporates the
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Ten months into the iPad Era, we have a pretty good idea of what we want in a case: tilted typing mode, highly angled video mode, and secure coverage of the screen during transport. The venerable memory and Mac upgrade maker Newer Technology has entered the market with their Pad Protector, and it easily checks
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NXE has a case for iPhone 4 that has a built-in kickstand. The Recline is a protective case with a soft-touch, matte finish. Inside is a velvety lining to protect your iPhone 4 from scratches. There’s a kickstand on the back that flips out to hold your phone in either horizontal or vertical position. All
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The Gadgeteer has featured DODOcase covers in the past; they make covers for iPads and other devices that look like the iconic Moleskine notebooks. They are now announcing the DODOcase for iPad 2. It’s made with black Moroccan cloth and traditional book-binding methods. Inside is a bamboo casing that holds the iPad 2 securely in
Let DODOcase Protect Your iPad 2 from Extinction Read More
Still looking for the best stylus for your iPad? Quit looking and make your own for free! The folks at Rainy Day Projects show you how to take an ordinary Bic pen and an old power cord to create paint brush style stylus that will work with any capacitive touch screen device..
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After the iPad 2 announcement, lots of companies starting announcing accessories for it. Miniot, a Holland-based company that makes wooden cases for iPhones and iPods, announced a wooden cover for the iPad 2. This cover is different from most boxlike, wooden cases for iPads. The Miniot Cover for iPad 2 is a flexible screen cover
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While I wait for my iPad 2 to be delivered, I thought I’d shop around for a case. I ordered one of the covers with it, but I may be carrying this iPad with me more than the original, so I will probably want to protect it a bit more. I happened upon a great
iPad 2 – To case or not to case, that is the question Read More
As you may have heard, today is the release day for the Apple iPad 2. Luckily, my husband, Butch, was already scheduled for vacation today, so he was kind enough to sacrifice half his day waiting in line at the local Apple store. Butch told me that the Apple employees provided coffee, water, and even
Fan of the popular game Angry Birds? Come on, who isn’t? Buying the Apple iPad 2 tomorrow? Then it should be a no brainer that you will need the Angry Bird’s case from Gear4. Pre-order this snap on shell at MobileFun.co.uk for £24.95.
Throw your iPad 2 at some pigs with the Gear4 Angry Birds case Read More
If you prefer to use your iPad without a cover, but you wish you could have a more secure grip when riding on the subway or giving a presentation, take a look at the Pad Strap for iPad and iPad 2. The Pad Strap consists of two deep leather pockets that fit on opposite corners
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The Old Time Computer company makes fabulous looking steampunk computers and accessories. They handcraft computers with the latest technology into wood and brass cabinets that look as if they were taken out of Nemo’s Nautilus. They make desktop monitors, laptops, and wired and wireless keyboards and mice. They also make the 3-in-1 Combo sync/charge station
An iOS Sync/Charge Station Fit for Captain Nemo Read More