News, reviews and articles about laptops and accessories.
A few months ago, I wrote a news post about some MacBook Air cases that incorporated a stand into the design. I ordered one of the cases, the Artmu 11″ MacBook Air Stand Pouch, from eBay. Julie was able to request a review sample of the other style, the Opt MagicQ MacBook Air Case, that I’ve […]
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M-Edge is a long-time producer of cases and covers for eBook readers, tablets, and other gadgets. They have just announced the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection of accessories designed with colorful Trina Turk signature prints. There are a couple of book-style covers for the Kindle Fire or the iPad that incorporate satin fabrics with microfiber
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In an effort to cure a raging case of tech boredom, I’ve been trying some experiments to see if various gadgets have the ability to replace my 13″ Macbook Air as my go to workhorse computer. I recently tried this with a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet to less than a stellar outcome. Now
Julie’s Gadget Diary – Can a Samsung Chromebook replace my Macbook Air? Read More
Windows 8 has been designed to work well with touch screens, but what if you are running it on a computer that doesn’t have a touch interface? These new products from Logitech allow you to add touch to your current laptop just by replacing your mouse or adding a touchpad. The Zone Touch Mouse T400 (top
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LaCie has produced a key-shaped USB drive for some time, and their new PetiteKey is a tough little brother of their original Iamakey that Julie reviewed a few years ago. The PetiteKey is only 1.61″ X 0.83″ X 0.14″ and weighs 0.26 ounces. This USB 2.0 drive has transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. It has
Keep your data on the chain with LaCie PetiteKey USB drive Read More
Earlier this year, I reviewed Col. Littleton’s No. 1943 Navigator Briefcase, which I continue to use daily to carry around my gear. There is not a week that goes by that I do not receive at least one compliment about how nice/gorgeous my bag is. That being said, the Colonel has recently announced a sibling
Colonel Littleton’s New No. 1942 Attaché Read More
The Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 8 from Belkin will do just that – make transferring data to your new Windows 8 PC a snap. The 8-ft long cable comes with Microsoft Easy Transfer software (on CD). You simply insert the CD in the old computer and launch the transfer utility, then put the CD
Easily transfer data from your old PC to your new Windows 8 PC with this Belkin cable Read More
Cooler Master has introduced a tablet stand and a laptop stand to make your workspace tidier. First up is the Cube stand for 7″ to 11″ tablets. The Cube (left) is made of aluminum, and it has rubber surfaces to prevent scratches to your tablet computer. It adjusts smoothly through 135 degrees, so you can
Tidy your desk with the Cube and Clutch stands from Cooler Master Read More
I think I’m starting to sound like the grumpy old gadget woman lately, but today’s Apple iPad mini event did not excite me any more than last month’s iPhone 5 announcement. If you recall, I decided NOT to buy an iPhone 5. I dumped my iPhone 4S and defected over to camp Android with a
Julie’s Gadget Diary – I think I’m having a mid-life tech crisis Read More
Logitech has announced their latest Bluetooth keyboard, the K810. This keyboard has been optimized for Windows 8, but it works with other Windows, iOS, and Android devices. The K810 has an aluminum body with a backlit keyboard with variable illumination and sensors that can detect when your hands are approaching and turn the lighting on.
Logitech announces the Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810, optimized for Windows 8 Read More
Recently I purchased a fully-loaded Apple Macbook Pro with Retina display. And since it costs $3,749, I decided it was best to get some form of case to protect my new laptop. I was deciding between a plastic hard case, sleeve or some form of stick on protector. I’ve seen those Zagg booths at the
Zagg invisibleSHIELD for MacBook Pro with Retina display review Read More
I’ve been looking for an easy way to solve a growing clutter problem in my home. You might have a similar problem in your place… It’s that towering stack of magazines that have at least one article that you want to save for the future. It might be a recipe or instructions for some project
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The way we protect our portable technology these days comes in every shape, size and color constructed from every material imaginable; from a thin plastic film to platinum encrusted with diamonds. Well, the folks at Pad & Quill create cases that look like old leather bound books from days gone by. Historically, they have focused
The Pad & Quill Cartella Case For Macbook Air Review Read More
ThinkGeek always has a variety of cute stuff, but they’ve outdone themselves with this USB Toaster Hub and Thumb Drives set. The hub looks like an old-fashioned chrome toaster, and it has 4 USB 2.0 ports and a 1 meter long USB cable. It’s capable of speeds up to to 480 mbps, and it even has
Your Data is Toast with This USB Hub and Thumb Drive Set Read More
Everyone loves Apple’s Macbook Pro. It’s an awesome computer for artists and musicians to expand their creativity. But haven’t we always wished that Apple made a real OS X tablet? Modbook Inc. (formally Axiotron) did just that with their new line of 2012 Modbook Pro tablets. What Modbook Inc. does is take an actual 13.3″ Macbook Pro
Modbook Pro Is The Tablet Apple Never Made Read More
I never have gotten used to those newfangled trackpads, and I always need a mouse for my computer. I also require a wireless mouse, and I spend a lot of time on my computer daily, so I need a comfortable mouse, too. Kensington is introducing a colorful new mouse that looks like it could easily
Kensington Introduces Colorful New Wireless Mice Read More
Here’s a great little addition to your gear bag. The Compact USB Surge Protector from Satechi can protect your laptop from power surges and spikes and provide you with a separate USB charger port with conditioned power, too. The USB charger provides 5V, 1A power to charge up a smartphone or MP3 player while leaving
Satechi Launches Compact USB Surge Protector Read More
The Jas Pro stand from Cooler Master is designed to complement your MacBook Pro of Air, but will work with any laptop or tablet, in almost any setting. It can hold the device open or closed, and has cushioning to protect all surfaces, as well as cable ports.
Cooler Master Jas Pro Stand Review Read More
I recently traded in my 13″ MacBook Pro for an 11″ MacBook Air. I love my new Air, but I did have to give up using the ChillBed stand (see related posts) I’ve been using with the MBP because the front lip of the laptop stand was too high for the very thin front edge
Opt MagicQ MacBook Case and Stand Review Read More
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