I am almost ready to declare this Power Tools Week with the Snakelight I reviewed yesterday from Black and Decker. I also had another chance to review another Black and Decker product with the Platinum 20V MAX Drill/Driver. The 20V MAX Drill/Driver has an 11 position clutch, but I will have to say that only the discerning can tell the difference. I am told that this can … [Read more...] about Black and Decker Platinum 20V Max Drill/Driver
Archives for October 2013
X-Doria iPhone 5C cases, Take 1: The Rapt and Spots
Okay, I have been wanting to try out the X-Doria iPhone 5C cases for a while, and I was pleased to try a few from X-Doria, makers of the Kick. Now, I am pleased to try out two of them, the Rapt an Spots. I'll start with the Rapt. I am not certain how to describe the pattern, so look at the image to the left and make your own judgment. I am thinking "wrapped up ribbons". … [Read more...] about X-Doria iPhone 5C cases, Take 1: The Rapt and Spots
Nokia’s two 6-inch phablets confirm a different future for Windows phones
Not only has Nokia tried to outwit Apple with new products with their 2520 tablet, but they also have two new phablets, the 1320 and 1520. These both have 6-inch screens, which is enough to make all the tiles for their Windows operating system fill up well. The 1520 has a 20 Megapixel lens and a dual LED flash, and is capable of 1080p video at 30fps. It also has that 2.2 … [Read more...] about Nokia’s two 6-inch phablets confirm a different future for Windows phones
Black and Decker Max Lithium Rechargeable Snakelight
I'm pretty certain that most of you are aware are the Snakelight from Black and Decker. I remember when they introduced it in the early nineties, and consumers loved the idea of wrapping a light around something to keep it in place. I seem to remember the first model being green, and I am not certain what version this particular one is. It also used to be that you had to … [Read more...] about Black and Decker Max Lithium Rechargeable Snakelight
Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablet
In case you thought that the iPad Air was the biggest announcement for tablets yesterday, that is only the half of it. Nokia actually unveiled a lot of interesting things just before the big Apple announcement, but they have been eclipsed by the big Apple. Nokia's 2520 tablet is definitely something to give both iPad and Surface users an alternative with its 10 inch … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablet
Apple’s big announcements: The iPad Air and new iPad Mini!
Hopefully, you heard that Apple was making a big announcement today, which usually means that I am pretty busy today. Tim Cook himself took the stage and sure talked about how good it was with 81 percent of the market and 170 million sold. Eventually, they talked about the new iPads, with the initial billing of "thinner, lighter, and more powerful". This is the iPad … [Read more...] about Apple’s big announcements: The iPad Air and new iPad Mini!
Olloclip 4-in-1 iPhone Lens
Yes, I have reviewed Olloclip products before, and the 4-in-1 lens reminds me of the Optrix PhotoProX that I reviewed a few years ago. I'm going to try and see if I can describe this as clear as I can. You see in the picture the corner piece that fits on the corner of an iPhone? On each side of those corners is a different lens. On one side is a 10x Macro lens with 18mm … [Read more...] about Olloclip 4-in-1 iPhone Lens
MINIKIT Neo by Parrot
I have reviewed products from Parrot before, and I can assure you they are not like other tech companies that "parrot" their competition. I always felt that Parrot did its best to stand out, and the MINIKIT Neo is incredibly versatile. Granted, I have seen products like the Neo before, so it is hardly "The One" (Matrix reference). It is made for the visor of a car, and … [Read more...] about MINIKIT Neo by Parrot
I got the Aftershokz Bluez, and that is a good thing!
Okay, I have reviewed a lot of headphones, and I have no idea how they can get better. Is it possible to have some sound receiver put in your head? It probably is, but I don't want it. Instead, I will take the Aftershokz Bluez. I have reviewed the Aftershokz headphones before, and they are a game-changer due to their use of bone conduction technology. If you aren't … [Read more...] about I got the Aftershokz Bluez, and that is a good thing!
Incredible Bionic Man arrives just in time for Halloween
You might remember when I reviewed Bicentennial Man how the film predicted that every house would have an automaton robot by 2005. I'm actually not certain if we are even working for that goal of household robotics, but I suppose an automated human really is inevitable. This particular one that you see here is not destined to be mass-produced and put in people's homes, but … [Read more...] about Incredible Bionic Man arrives just in time for Halloween
TopCor Sport Armband
Some of you might remember my review of the Topcor Tech Wallet, and I will have to say that it is a benefit to have a wallet that you can just rip off from the back of your phone. In the same manner, the Armband is a very simple way of affixing your phone to your arm. In this case, it works with a little application of Velcro. Actually, I have been informed that the … [Read more...] about TopCor Sport Armband
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pacific Rim, just see it.
This summer was pretty bad for films. Granted, there were some pretty big films like Star Trek: Into Darkness and The Man of Steel, but these films contained very little originality and were the usual franchise offerings. I have decided that next summer I will only see one film, and it will be the one that isn't based on a franchise. If I had this summer to live over again, I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pacific Rim, just see it.
Livin’ on the M-EDGE, Part Two: Trina Turk and the Loot
Even though I just covered the Universal StealthPro Keyboard Folio, now I am about to go into other M-EDGE products. I am going to start with two products both designed by Trina Turk. I am not certain who Trina Turk is. Every once in a while, I see mobile phone accessories designed by some famous designer, and I always feel kind of dumb asking who it is. From what I have … [Read more...] about Livin’ on the M-EDGE, Part Two: Trina Turk and the Loot
See Nokia’s Wacky Smartwatch, the Facet!
One of the problems with smartwatches is the screen is so very small. What if there was a way to make the screen bigger? Well, you don't want to just put a tablet on your wrist, but many small screens that surround your wrist! This is Nokia's Facet, and you can watch the video to see six screens. They are all tied together with some weird elastic band that allows them to … [Read more...] about See Nokia’s Wacky Smartwatch, the Facet!
Livin’ on the M-EDGE, Part One: The Universal StealthPro Keyboard Folio
I have seen a lot of terrific M-EDGE products in the past, and I am pleased to review more of them, starting with the Universal StealthPro Keyboard Foio. Made for 10 inch tablets that include all versions of the iPad, the Galaxy Note 10.1, the Google Nexus, and the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. It has these bands on all of its four corners to hold whatever tablet that you can fit in … [Read more...] about Livin’ on the M-EDGE, Part One: The Universal StealthPro Keyboard Folio