August 24th, 2008 by Kristofer
With all of the products out there today that use BlueTooth I can’t figure out why more desktop computer systems don’t come standard with it, or even motherboards with it, most laptops do, but not all. So you’ve got to go and buy a special adapter to enable BlueTooth on your computer if you wish to enable this functionality with your devices.
Today for review I’ve got a very small solution to that problem from our friends at USBFever, it’s called the World’s Slimmest USB Bluetooth Dongle, and while I’m not sure if it’s the World’s Slimmest it is very, very small, about the size of a quarter, so it will fit anywhere and you won’t have some ugly big USB Dongle sticking out of your computer to enable BT functionality. So continue on for a quick look at a great option to enable BT on your computers…
Read Full Review HERE
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August 23rd, 2008 by Kristofer
Life shouldn’t be all about work, we all need time to relax and play a little, but for most people their lives revolve around working, me included, and we just don’t get much time to play and relax anymore… We should, we all should just stop and take some to to have fun, even if it’s just for a few minutes per day while we’re working. Taking time to relax and have fun not only reduces stress but can also help to clear the mind and actually help you work better…
It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed any kind of toys, and what I have today might be considered a toy or not. It’s an interesting little gadget from USBGeek called the USB Basketball Fidget and essentially what it is is a small basketball shaped button on a base that attaches via USB to your computer. There’s software included with the fidget and once installed you’ve got a cool little mini game right on your desktop to help you waste a bit of time and have fun, it’s an easy game to play, you just tap the button to stop the ball from leaving your desktop as it bounces around your screen. There’s not much to it, and there doesn’t really need to be, it’s just something to have fun with and waste a bit of time…
Read Full Review HERE
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August 23rd, 2008 by Kristofer
If you’ve got a Tilt, or most any other cellphone today really, then you’ve got a microSD card in it, and to transfer data to and from it you can easily just hook your phone up to your computer via USB, but as we’ve all found out that’s not the quickest way to do things…
The solution of course for fast file transfers is to use a card reader, but I’ve noticed that it seems actual microSD card readers are in short supply, you’d think that with the popularity of them we’d see many more on the market but we don’t. Most microSD cards come with an SD adapter and that’s about it, I know ATP at one time packaged a USB microSD card reader with their cards, (it’s really nice actually, I’ve got one) but I don’t know many other companies that do that, I guess they all assume that we have the ability to read SD cards so we won’t need the reader…
Read Full review HERE:
http://tiltmobility.com/2008/08/micro-sd-t-flash-card-reader-from-usbfever/
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August 21st, 2008 by Kristofer
1. Datopal 61 Key Roll Up Soft Keyboard Piano MIDI, Portable
The portable soft key piano is a combination of musical instrument and
technology craftsman work, craftsman work, made for children beginners, kids,
family fun, music enthusiast, professional players, or people on the go,
composer could play God’s music where they are inspired.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp,ProductID,4744,,.htm
2. iPhone 3G CAR KIT FM Transmitter/ Car Charger and Cradle For Apple iPhone /
iTouch MP3 Player
The iPhone car charger kit is a combination of FM transmitter, charger, and car
holder. FM transmitter, designed to meet the needs of music sharing, charging,
accommodating all series iPod and iPhone when you driving a car, suitable for
all automobiles.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp?productID=4758
3. iPhone 3G FM Transmitter Brand New
The transmitter attaches to 3G iPhone or iPod incorporating the plug-in port,
it transmits your favorite 3G iPhone-based songs over the FM radio frequency
band.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp?productID=4760
4. Wireless FM Transmitter Full-Band for iPod MP3
The FM transmitter features full-band FM transmitting module for maximal
reception clarity, intend to offer a optimum music sharing solution, directly
work with any portable audio device with 3.5mm audio output connector, provides
a great plug & play way to send audio from portable device to your car stereo
with wireless ease, convenience and clarity.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp?productID=4761
5?GSM iPhone SIM Holder - Cut Card Needed
The GSM iPhone SIM card holder is intended to transform iPhone into a dual SIM
card phone, without up gradation, modification, or switch-off. It hosts two SIM
chips inside a mobile phone, and offers easy and convenience menu to operate the
function ISP which provide, and additional internal function.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp?productID=4757
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August 10th, 2008 by Kristofer
InsideHW.com has posted review for Prestigio GeoVision 350 GPS navigation device. You can read a clip from review:
“Prestigio GeoVision 350 belongs to low-cost GPS navigation devices (we could say that it is cheapest) but its exterior doesn’t give that impression. Casing and windshield cradle are nicely done without rough edges. They doesn’t look cheap and don’t give impression of low quality product. We don’t have any complaints neither on functionality neither on mobility of windshield cradle. In package we found 12V charger (with adapter for car cigarette lighter), USB cable, external (additional) GPS antenna and manual…”
If you are interested to read some more, we present you link:
http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Gadgets/Prestigio-GeoVision-350.html
Title:
Prestigio GeoVision 350 @ InsideHW
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July 31st, 2008 by Kristofer
Chantilly, VA, July 30, 2008: Mvix high definition media player has been recognized as one of “The 10 Hottest Linux Powered Gadgets’ by the popular technology portal TheHottestGadgets.com. The site reports: “The Mvix 1080p Media Center features high performance networking and hi-definition playback with support for a tremendous range of file formats. It’s huge internal HDD provides ample room for your entire media collection. The device also supports content streaming from your PC to your home theatre/stereo via a wireless network. The perfect solution for bringing what’s on your PC to the living room widescreen, in High-Def! … ”
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July 31st, 2008 by Kristofer
Title:
Silverstone CMD01 Commander ESA Edition
Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Silverstone/Commander_ESA_Edition
Brief:
The Silverstone Commander ESA Edition enables complete system monitoring functionality through the nTune System Monitor. Instead of going for one of the few ESA enabled cases out there, the CMD01 Commander gives unprecedented flexibility, as you can enable ESA connectivity for any case of your choice.
Category: Gadgets, PC Cooling, Product Reviews |
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July 29th, 2008 by Kristofer
As an owner of several touch screen devices, I can see the effects of human interaction on these devices in the form of greasy finger prints that reside on the screen surfaces. Now, I generally use screen protectors, but even those can become smeared by human hands. Monster was kind enough to give us a sample of their Monster ScreenClean for Cell Phone/PDA at the recent Pepcom Digital Experience.
Not only does the Monster ScreenClean for Cell Phone/PDA clean, it also controls germs with something called antimicrobial AEGIS technology.
Does the Monster ScreenClean for Cell Phone/PDA provide a clean slate for your touch screen device or does it come short? I have had a chance to test it out on several devices, let’s see what the verdict is.
Let’s gets started……
Read Full Review HERE
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July 29th, 2008 by Kristofer
1. World Smallest & Fastest Huawei E220 USB Modem Up to 3.6Mbps
The world smallest USB modem. This mini fashion Huawei E220 USB Modem has a
great speed up to 3.6Mbps. Easy to use and won’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Use the USB modem with your laptop or pc to surf the internet or send and
receive email.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp,ProductID,4710,,.htm
2. Aircard 881U Sierra Wireless Card Laptop Connect USB up to 7.2 Mbps
Whatever you are at home, in company or anywhere, you can enjoy high speed
Internet accessing. This AirCard 881U is the latest in USB modems from Sierra
Wireless. Designed to work on HSUPA networks, mobile users will experience
significantly increased speeds - up to 7.2 Mbps downlink and 2.0 Mbps uplink.
Great for the business people who travel frequently
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp,ProductID,4709,,.htm
3. ZRAD World Smallest Real-time DVR Kit with Button Spy Camera
The ZRAD tiny DVR is the world’s smallest of it’s kind, it is the best camera
kit developed to fulfill the requirement of wide range covert image capturing,
it is the only DVR offers professional grade high resolution (640 X 480) @30fps
in it’s class and also could be used as a audio recorder.
http://www.vavolo.com/productdetails.asp,ProductID,4701,,.htm
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July 23rd, 2008 by Kristofer
There are countless accessories out there for your computer, ranging from extremely useful to just downright goofy and pointless and the mouse bungee is one of those product that is rather pointless, or at least so I thought…
Today for review I’ve got the Evo-G MB1 Mouse Bungee, and it’s one of those products that at one point I thought was rather useless, that is until I actually got it and tried it out. I’ve got a SteelSeries Ikari Optical Gaming Mouse that I use as my main mouse, it’s a great mouse but the cord is rather stiff, at times it gets caught on my mouse pad, and sometimes, due to its’ stiffness it lifts up and catches on my speaker, it gets annoying but I’ve lived with it for a while now just dealing with it. So Evo-G sent me their Mouse Bungee for review, and I never really thought much of this type of product, but now I can’t live without it, it keep mys cord up and out of the way, it never gets caught on anything now and I no longer have the annoyance of my mouse cord getting stuck somewhere…
So continue on to check out a great little product…
Read Full Review HERE
Category: Gadgets, Mice, Peripherals / Assorted, Product Reviews |
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July 14th, 2008 by Kristofer
-This is fairly intersting..
SEOUL, Korea (AVING) — <Visual News> Jaty Electronics(www.jaty.co.kr) announced the launch of its navigation device ‘JANV DR7200′ having a drunkometer function in Korea market. Equipped with a measurement sensor, it allows drivers to take a drunkometer test easily.
Powered by 533MHZ CPU and Sirf 3 GPS antenna, the JANV DR7200 also offers mountain-, car-, golf GPS functionality as well as mobile phone charger support. Other features included T-DMB, mp3 player, video playback, photo viewer, e-book and more.
Suggested price is 296,000(KRW).
Via Aving - Lots more pictures here
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July 8th, 2008 by Kristofer
Aerocool Modern-V LCD Fan Controller and Temperature Monitor Review
It’s been a while since I’ve taken a look at any interesting types of accessories, there’s lots of them out there but most are just average and not that exciting, it’s not often that one come across my desk that I really like and find useful.
The product I have today for review is from our friends at Aerocool and it’s called the Modern V. What the V stands for I’m not sure, but it’s an LCD Display Fan Controller and Temperature Monitor that looks pretty cool when it’s installed in your PC, oh and it works great as well…
Continue on to learn more about the Modern V…
Read Full Review HERE
Category: Air Cooling, Gadgets, PC Cooling, Product Reviews |
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July 8th, 2008 by Kristofer
-This thing looks really cool!
New portable flashlight conceals all-in-one camera and digital video recording for hidden day/night surveillance
Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – (July 8, 2008) – Swann Communications, the global leader in security monitoring solutions, is proud to announce their latest innovation in covert surveillance, the FlashlightDVR™. This all-in-one portable solution combines a high-powered, working flashlight, color camera and DVR in a durable aluminium alloy case. Easy, one touch operation coupled with a robust feature set makes the portable FlashlightDVR™ an invaluable tool for covert surveillance.
The FlashlightDVR™ can record video either internally, via 128MB flash memory, or externally through an SD card (up to 2GB, sold separately). The DVR utilizes the latest MPEG4 technology which allows for increased video storage capacity. Recorded content can easily be viewed or transferred to a computer by using the flashlight’s USB port. The FlashlightDVR™ allows users to record in low light conditions with Night Vision and record audio in any situation via a built-in microphone.
All of the controls are centralized in the main control area located on the top of the flashlight. Operation is made easy through one touch controls and an easy-to-use menu that is displayed on a LCD screen. The FlashlightDVR™ is powered by either 3 C size batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries; the flashlight features a built-in Ni-MH charger with a 12V input.
“Our customers continually tell us that they are in need of surveillance products that can be easily concealed,” explains Guy Pithie, Swann Communication’s Vice President North America. “The FlashlightDVR™ is just the type of product that will allow anyone to capture surveillance video without raising any suspicion. We believe this product will be embraced by law enforcement, security professional and private investigators. It is also has possibilities to be used on hunting, camping or boating trips in the great outdoors!”
Brand new to the market, the Swann FlashlightDVR™ has a MSRP of $499 and is available at J&R, B&H, Security Cameras Direct, Weber Supply and MC Border Security. Click here to download a detailed spec sheet.
For more information on Swann Communication’s FlashlightDVR™ or to learn about more of Swann Communications products, go to www.swannsecurity.com
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July 8th, 2008 by Kristofer
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Brite Strike Blue Dot Series Flashlight. Here’s a clip from the review:
Quote: Dan reviews the high intensity LED Brite Strike Flashlight intended for law enforcement. Dan, our resident office to be, knows that most geeks like anything that lights up. This flashlight is so bright that it will literally stop you in your tracks. Walk towards the light. . . and into our review.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/misc/brite-strike/
Title: Brite Strike Blue Dot Series Flashlight @ TechwareLabs
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July 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
The Nintendo Wii is one of the most innovative console systems in recent memory. It has become incredibly popular with all age groups due to the motion sensing ability of the controllers. Unfortunately, one risk in using these controllers is the possibility of them flying out of one’s hands and hitting other people or objects. Although they do come with a safety strap, some people eschew them while playing the Wii. Combine this situation and the increased number of LCD and Plasma TVs found in todays households, this creates a recipe for disaster. A smashed display can truly be a devastating scenario.
Unfortunately for one person, James Mieczkowski of the Cheetah Websites Corporation, this exact scenario occurred when his seven-year-old smashed a hole in his new $2,500 LG Flat Screen with a Wii remote.
Luckily for the rest of us, he decided to design a product to protect most sized LCD/Plasma TVs from the scourge of flying Wiimotes. Using an ultra high strength acrylic that is nearly indestructible, he created the Cheetah Screen Protector. Composed of ¼” Plexiglas and elevated away from the television screen with ¼” rubber spacers, the Cheetah Screen Protector provides a ½” buffer between the outside world and your HDTV.
Available in sizes from 22” to 52”, there should be a model that fits most mainstream consumer HDTVs. TvScreenProtector.com even has specially designed protectors for 46” to 52” Sony XBR models.
As a Wii owner and father of two little children, I become very anxious when they decide to play the Wii in front of our LCD HDTV. Today, we will see if the Cheetah Screen Protector can provide some peace of mind and not negatively affect the HDTV viewing experience.
Let’s get started….
Read Full Review HERE
Category: Gadgets, Monitors and Displays, Product Reviews, Wii |
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July 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Category: Apple, Assorted, Gadgets, Shopping |
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July 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Title: Rent movies instantly: Apple TV review
Link: http://spicygadget.com/2008/07/06/rent-movies-instantly-apple-tv-review/
Quote: “Movie rentals, movie rentals, movie rentals, did I mention movie rentals? We either drop by a brick and mortar store like Blockbuster or rent our movies by mail through Netflix. Driving out to a store or waiting for your movie in the mail isn’t so bad when you have no other alternatives, but what if I told you there was a better way? What if I said you could choose a movie and start watching it in under 30 seconds? If living in America for 25 years has taught me anything, it’s that we love instant gratification and convenience, which nicely sums up Apple TV movie rentals.”
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July 5th, 2008 by Kristofer
“The PCTV nanoStick is great value for money if you’re looking for the smallest USB digital TV tuner on the market. But similar to other Pinnacle TV tuners we had a nightmare scanning for TV channels using the supplied antenna. Internet radio quality was quick and easy. After quickly glancing through Pinnacle’s forums, it seems a lot of other users have problems scanning for channels - regardless of reception area. When we gave up and connected a rooftop aerial, video quality was good - even at full screen - and the added benefit of being able to trim videos and burn them onto DVD means you can watch recorded programs on the big screen once you get back to the comfort of your living room. Advanced users not needing to compromise on size should look at Pinnacle’s PCTV Dual DVB-T Diversity Stick, which sports twin digital TV tuners so you can watch one channel while recording another or record two different channels at once. Overall, the PCTV nanoStick is an attractive package considering its size and price, but it comes with a serious caveat: you need to get the aerial in just the right position to work perfectly on all channels – or just ditch it and use a proper indoor aerial to get the best signal every time. But that’s defeating the object, of course.”
http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=771
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July 2nd, 2008 by Kristofer
Space Shuttle Mission 2007 Closer To NASA VR Labs With Vuzix Stereo Goggles
Exciting Simulations ™ is pleased to report that Space Shuttle Mission 2007 now supports the Vuzix™ iWear VR920 Virtual Reality head-tracking stereoscopic goggles.
While requiring modern and reasonably powerful hardware to run well, the unbelievable stereoscopic immersion, image quality and head-tracking are especially effective in the Space Shuttle 3D Virtual Cockpit, during rendezvous, docking, landing and of course during Extra Vehicular Activities (space walks) where the feeling of being there, working on the ISS is close to none.
The Space Shuttle Mission 2007 coupled with the Vuzix™ iWear VR920 is the closest most PC gamers can get to the multi-million NASA Virtual Reality Lab used to train Astronauts in anticipation for activities involving space walks around the International Space Station.
The iWear VR920 support is available with Service Pack 1.36 which also adds a number of goodies such as new GPC modes, enhanced 3D VR Cockpit and new simulated systems. As with all past SSM2007 add-ons, the special Stereoscopic Virtual Reality support for iWear VR920 is free of charge for all legal customers.
The Space Shuttle Mission 2007™ is available online in downloadable format at the SSM2007 official web site: www.space-shuttle-mission.com.
Exciting Simulations™ is an entertainment brand name of Simsquared Ltd. - a leading developer of professional Naval Simulation applications.
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