Archive | May, 2007

The Brando USB Audio Controller Review

When you’ve got a computer without sound support or perhaps it is broken, what do you do? If its a desktop computer, you could pop its lid and install a sound card in one of its slots. But if its a laptop/notebook computer, there are no expansion slots to put in a sound card. There [...]

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My Brand New Samsung SGH-i600

I have had the Samsung BlackJack review unit for a few days, and I decided to buy one for myself because I like it so much. Mine arrived today which I can use with my 3 SIM. I ordered the European version of the BlackJack, the SGH-i600, which has the 2100Mhz UMTS/HSDPA band instead of [...]

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Thermaltake iXoft Fanless Notebook Cooler Review

Laptop�s these days are getting a lot more powerful, and along with that power comes a lot of heat. Some laptops obviously get hotter than others, and my MacBook Pro would be nearing the top of that list. When it�s running hard it can get very hot on the bottom, which is why the term [...]

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The Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review

In 2005 I reviewed a king-sized bag from Tom Bihn called the Super Ego. While that bag was extremely well made, versatile, and could carry even the largest laptops, the trade-off was obviously that the bag was huge. Measuring approximately 17″ wide x14.5″ tall x 6.75″ deep, the Super Ego could seem a bit overwhelming [...]

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Samsung BlackJack Review Coming Up on Gear Diary

The wonderful folks at Samsung have sent me a BlackJack to try out and review, and I have to say I am impressed! I’ve only had it for a couple of hours, but I am liking what I’m seeing. Great screen, HSDPA, great keyboard, and oh so slim!! I have the SGH-i601, which is very [...]

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Microsoft’s Xbox One Initial Presentation – Technology That Will Step Behind the Curtain and Let You Take Center Stage

“The beginning of truly intelligent TV”… “A huge day for all entertainment”… These are some of the memorable quotes from [...]

The iPhone Doldrums – I Think I’m Ready for Something Different

A bit less than two years ago, I excitedly drove to my nearby Verizon store to give up my Motorola [...]

Google Wants to Pretend It Is from the ‘Land of And’

The Land of And

As noted pretty much everywhere last week, Google introduced new stuff at Google I/O. They also had a keynote by [...]

Domeo Recliner Folio iPad Case Review

A good case on an iPad is a must have; not only do you need protection but also some function [...]

FL Studio Mobile Gets Android Support – Hands-on Review

OK, I will admit to being almost entirely negative about the state of music production apps on the Android platform. [...]

Swann HD PenCam Lets Dad Feel Like a Secret Agent

The Swann HD PenCam Mini 720p Video Camera and Recorder will let dad feel like a super agent man. The [...]