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Reviews June 7, 2007

SeV Performance Pullover 1/4 Zip Review

Not long ago, Judie and I co-reviewed (what we call a dually) the SeV Performance Polo. While we really liked the shirt, I can tell you that Polo shirt weather does not last long in my little corner of the world. Often, and without warning the weather will change practically overnight from a warm summer [...]

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June 7, 2007

by Mitchell Oke

Parallels Desktop 3.0 is Out!

I’ve been checking the Parallels site daily since their announcement of the new version 3.0 came out (see my earlier post here), and finally the day has arrived: Parallels Desktop 3.0 is available to download and buy!! Head over to their site now to get your copy. They have a 15-day trial is available. Update: [...]

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Reviews June 6, 2007

by Judie Lipsett Stanford

The Brando Ultra Clear Protector Plus Review

Mitchell and I recently reviewed the Proporta Advanced Screen Protector, a perfect example of a silicone-based adhesive protector with a matte finish providing anti-glare properties and a paper-like writing surface . Today I am going to go to the other extreme and take a look at the Brando Ultra Clear Protector Plus, which as the [...]

Cheapedia: The Directory of All Things Cheap, Unique and Useless

Hey, how can you go wrong with a name and tag-line like that? Say hello to Cheapedia, the newish blog of goodies compiled by Managing Editor Jared Howard. Jared sent me an email to mention that he had just completed a review of the Staple Free Stapler, something that I had have on my desk [...]

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Reviews June 6, 2007

by Steve Dean

The Samsung Q1P Unboxing

I have always had a passion for gadgets, and it seems that I am always the guy with the newest, most cutting edge device. I have been intrigued by the concept of the UMPC since its inception as the Origami project. I had only once had the chance to play with one and it was [...]

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Reviews June 5, 2007

by Judie Lipsett Stanford

The Proporta Advanced Screen Protector Review

[Ed. note: For this dually, Judie's comments will be in Black, Mitchell's comments will be in italicised Blue.] One of the first things I started worrying about when I unboxed the HTC Advantage was how I would keep the humongous 5″ diagonal screen from getting scratched. While it was nice that HTC included a screen [...]

Encasing your phones: The Prima Cases Review

If you�re particular about keeping your investment in smartphones safe and protected from accidental drops, the accessory market for cases is wide open for your particular functional style and tastes. I�m rather obsessed with keeping things in mint condition, such as my collection of seven thousand albums, with inner dust sleeves and jackets to protect [...]

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Reviews June 1, 2007

by Doug Goldring

Review: Brain School. Exercise for Your Brain

How many of us go to the gym on a regular basis? You know you should exercise you legs…your arms…even your pecs on a regular basis. Heck, you might even do some heart-smart cardio workouts. It is a great idea to keep your body in shape and healthy. While you are at the gym, however, [...]

SeV Performance Polo Review

Here is a dose of daily trivia for you, courtesy of Wikipedia: The polo style shirt that we all know and love was invented in 1929 by Ren Lacoste, the French 7-time Grand Slam tennis champion, as an alternative to the era’s “cumbersome and uncomfortable” tennis court attire. In the 1930s, polo players discovered the [...]