I realize that there are a lot of people looking for iPad accessories this Christmas, and I would like to recommend the ZAGGKeys PRO folio+ The PRO folio+ is nothing really new, but it is a thin portfolio case for your iPad that comes with a keyboard built right in. For those that want the clicky-click of keys while they are doing their iPad work, this is for you. It has a … [Read more...] about ZAGGKeys Profolio+ for the iPad
Archives for December 2012
We are giving away five Cord Cruncher headphones!
A while ago, we had a contest where we wanted to give away a set of Cord Cruncher headphones to five lucky readers of The Geek Church. I ran into some technical difficulties, but I wanted to make certain that I ran this giveaway sometime before the holidays. Now, I am going to do this again, so here is how you enter. Just leave a comment, but here's the catch. On your … [Read more...] about We are giving away five Cord Cruncher headphones!
AnyGlove makes any glove touchscreen-friendly
Now that we are in wintertime in my section of the world, it gets harder to use touchscreen devices when you are wearing gloves. I have seen some solutions to this problems that involve special gloves the like the Agloves. This AnyGlove is a liquid that is able to turn any glove into a touchscreen sensitive conductor. All that you need to do is put a few drops on the … [Read more...] about AnyGlove makes any glove touchscreen-friendly
PhoneJoy’s Play is a GamePad for Android devices
I think we all know that the mobile phone/tablet market is going to put a major dent in the gaming industry, especially the portable kind like the Vita and the DS. Remember that article we did on the Nyko PlayPad? Well, here is another gaming controller for Android (and iOS) devices known as the Play. It is designed by a company known as PhoneJoy. The PhoneJoy Play is … [Read more...] about PhoneJoy’s Play is a GamePad for Android devices
Turtleback’s TurtleJacket PentaEye case puts five lenses on your iPhone 5
I think we all know that there is a war going on with traditional cameras and mobile technology. Have you seen that recent commercial for Nikon with Aston Kutcher where he claims that mobile phones aren't as good as cameras? I suppose that we all know this is the case, but one would have to say that the typical mobile phone camera is better than it was a few years ago. I … [Read more...] about Turtleback’s TurtleJacket PentaEye case puts five lenses on your iPhone 5
CAMER:ing is a ring in a camera
Remember those 60's spies like James Bond and Maxwell Smart who had cameras in all sorts of odd places? I think we used to be obsessed with hidden cameras in the days when we feared Big Brother, but now it seems like every mobile devices has a camera of at least a few pixels. There days, Hidden cameras are as useless as Get Smart's shoe-phone. I remember seeing one James … [Read more...] about CAMER:ing is a ring in a camera
Wii U to get a new Wii Fit and Google Maps in early 2013
Of course I want to report on the latest in Wii U, and here is one of the latest: the Wii Fit is making the transition. Sure, Mario is gone over, so why not WiiFit? It's hard to imagine that the holiday's biggest gift didn't have the Wii Fit U available before the Christmas, but this would appear the case. I haven't heard whether or not that flat white rectangle is going … [Read more...] about Wii U to get a new Wii Fit and Google Maps in early 2013
Nokia announces the Lumia 620
Nokia has recently announced a new Windows 8 Phone with the Lumia 620. Okay, you probably already read that in the headline, so here is what you need to know. The handset has a 3.8-inch TFT screen at WVGA resolution (800 x 480), 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, half a gig of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and then 64 GB expandable with an microSD. Also … [Read more...] about Nokia announces the Lumia 620
ZAGGkeys SOLO Keyboard
If you are not familiar with ZAGG, it is a company that stands for Zealous About Great Gadgets. They have good reason to be zealous about this Bluetooth keyboard, the SOLO. According to the SOLO's website, it pairs with iOS and Android devices. On the box, it pairs with iPad versions 2 and 3, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1. I tried pairing it with my Android phone, and it … [Read more...] about ZAGGkeys SOLO Keyboard
Wireox has your Charger needs with M-Volt
I discovered a company known as Wireox the other day, and I was pleased to review a few of their products. The first was the V8/V9 Micro USB Home/Wall Charger. It was essentially a charger for micro-USB devices, with a lot more lights on it. You plug it in, and the outlet plug has a red light. The micro USB plug has a white light. It is marked as the M-Volt, and it is … [Read more...] about Wireox has your Charger needs with M-Volt
The Kick iPhone 5 case from X-Doria
Sure, I review a lot of iPhone accessories, and it is usually the ones that are different that I try to report on. After all, how many times can you say: "provides protection for the iPhone". This Kick iPhone 5 is made by X-Doria, the makes of the Felt and the Campfire for the iPad. The Kick is different as it has a two piece design to give a glossy, smooth top mated … [Read more...] about The Kick iPhone 5 case from X-Doria
Mosy Mount Original Modulr Set
I think it is interesting that we have cameras on our mobile devices, and with a camera can come the need for a tripod, especially with the shaky way we hold our mobile phones. None of us like to carry around large, human-sized tripods. Why not miniaturize the tripod, so it is is pocket-sized? This Original Modulr Set from MosyMount (pronounced "mosy mount" not "mossy … [Read more...] about Mosy Mount Original Modulr Set
Two Weird Things: Flexible Displays from Samsung and a new Xbox 360 by next December
This must be weird rumor day, but I would love to see at least one of these come true. The first is from Samsung, and the are apparently going to make a flexible display. I have been hearing about flexible AMOLED displays for years now, and BBC is saying that the first batch is ready for 2013. I will believe that when I see it, and I suppose that I will probably see that … [Read more...] about Two Weird Things: Flexible Displays from Samsung and a new Xbox 360 by next December
LiteOn smartphone concept has included Bluetooth headset
I can honestly say that I love my Bluetooth headset, and I thought I had lost it last week...twice. I thought I was going to have to use my phone the old fashioned way, but I cleaned up my desk and found it underneath...stuff. I personally think that this concept phone known as the LiteOn is not only good, but should be a standard for phones. As it were, the LiteOn is … [Read more...] about LiteOn smartphone concept has included Bluetooth headset
Urchin Ready 4 Anything Bluetooth Speaker can take a lot of hits
I have been reviewing a lot of Bluetooth Speakers these days with the one from Outdoor Technology and the Mighty Dwarf Blue II. I think that there is an apparent demand for cheap, portable Bluetooth speakers, and I suppose that it is a product of mobile phones that don't have big enough stereo sound. This company known as Boom Movement plans to make a an Urchin Ready … [Read more...] about Urchin Ready 4 Anything Bluetooth Speaker can take a lot of hits