I have reviewed a lot of styluses, or whatever the plural of that word is. Most recently was that Virtuoso by Kensington. I was pretty excited to review the Nomad Mini 2, which is both a stylus and a paintbrush. I have seen paintbrushes for the touchscreens before, and I like how it is retractable. Yeah, all you need to do is just twist it, and those bristles are the … [Read more...] about Nomad Mini 2 Paintbrush/Stylus
Accessories
Armpocket i-35 Armband
I have reviewed Armpocket products before, like when I reviewed the Nighthawk. They are designed to fit on the arm with a strap. I finally got a chance to try out the i-35, and this is because I finally had a chance to try out the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. (More on that later.) The i-35 is designed for the larger phones, like the amazing popular Galaxy S4. The reason why I … [Read more...] about Armpocket i-35 Armband
Kensington Virtuoso Stylus and Pen for Tablets
It is pretty clear that we are in an era where we need something to draw on our screen just as much as we might need a pen, and this is why I am glad there are products like the Virtuoso from Kensington. Kensington is a company that I like a lot, and they have a lot of very decent products. The Virtuoso is both a Stylus for the tablet and a traditional ink pen. The … [Read more...] about Kensington Virtuoso Stylus and Pen for Tablets
Intuos Pro from Wacom
Now, if you never heard of Wacom tablets, try not to think of a tablet for the iPad. Wacom has been making these platforms on the desk that allow you manipulate your screen as if it is a tablet. They were very popular with the Bamboo series, and I recently had the opportunity to try out the Intuos Pro. I had a chance to try out the Medium sized model, and I enjoyed using … [Read more...] about Intuos Pro from Wacom
Cygnett, Part 2: Alec Wallet for iPhone 5/5S, Workmate Utility for iPhone 5/5S, and Lavish Wallet for the Galaxy S4
Well, we are back with some more Cygnett products, and this time, I have three for smartphones. One for the Galaxy S4, and two for iPhone 5/5S. I'll go ahead and start with the Alec, presumably named after Alec Baldwin, as it would be perfect for his 30 Rock character. After all, it is made of genuine leather, and considering all of the vinyl products I have seen that … [Read more...] about Cygnett, Part 2: Alec Wallet for iPhone 5/5S, Workmate Utility for iPhone 5/5S, and Lavish Wallet for the Galaxy S4
It’s a Merry Speck-mas: HandyShell for iPad Mini, CandyShell Grip case for iPhone 5C, and the CandyShell + FACEPLATE for iPhone 5/5S
Okay, this has to be one of the longest titles for a post that I have ever used, but Speck sent me some stuff, and I will be darned if I don't review it. I will start with the HandyShell for the iPad Mini. The HandyShell for the iPad Mini is pretty much your everyday case for the iPad Mini. As someone who has some experience with Speck products, you have to like the … [Read more...] about It’s a Merry Speck-mas: HandyShell for iPad Mini, CandyShell Grip case for iPhone 5C, and the CandyShell + FACEPLATE for iPhone 5/5S
Foldio Foldable Studio made for the smartphone
I've written a few books where I had to take several pictures of something very close-up, and I wish I had the Foldio for it. Many of the pictures that we see of small items in a catalog are done with painstaking precision. They are a product of getting a background of a solid color, and perfect lighting. All this to create an illusion that this item exists in some … [Read more...] about Foldio Foldable Studio made for the smartphone
Paper airplanes get a smartphone treatment with PowerUp 3.0
I don't know about you, but I always liked paper airplanes. I got pretty bored with them, because as good as a paper airplane is, it will never be like a real airplane. Now here comes the PowerUp 3.0. It has a device with a Smart Module, which has a small propeller and rudder that you can put on your plane for some extra oomph in your flight. Now I don't know whether or … [Read more...] about Paper airplanes get a smartphone treatment with PowerUp 3.0
Digital Treasures The Soldier: A Battery to survive anything
I have reported about products like Lifeproof which are designed to protect the iPhone or other smartphones from water, dust, and the elements, but what about the mobile battery? Yes, I am talking about products like the Magic Juice and others. Oftentimes, these mobile batteries, which are needed by smartphone users on a daily basis, need as much protection as our … [Read more...] about Digital Treasures The Soldier: A Battery to survive anything
Mobee Products, Part 2: The Magic Feet and Magic Numpad
Well, this is our second round for reviewing Mobee products, and I am pleased to review two other items that have their "Magic" label on them. I will start with the Magic Feet, and it is designed to charge both the Apple Magic Mouse and the Wireless Keyboard (or Apple Magic Trackpad) simultaneously. It has an interesting design with a shape that I am having a hard time … [Read more...] about Mobee Products, Part 2: The Magic Feet and Magic Numpad
J5Create Part 2: The JUE130, JUA210, and JUA310
In addition to the J5Create stuff that I recently reviewed last time, I thought I should take the time to review three other products that the company has sent me as well. The first is the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet. This is essentially for any laptop or other kind of computer that doesn't have an Ethernet port. Now, I am taking that from the company website, as I thought … [Read more...] about J5Create Part 2: The JUE130, JUA210, and JUA310
J5 Create Part 1: Ultra Station JUD500 and Wormhole USB Transfer Cable JUC400
Let's face it, we all want to do more on our laptops. It feels like I am always running out of USB ports, but thanks to the J5Create Ultra Station (JUD500), this isn't much of a problem anymore. You can see in the image here the bar that is this power station, and it is pretty impressive what it will give an ordinary laptop. It has two USB 3.0 Ports, a USB 2.0 port, a … [Read more...] about J5 Create Part 1: Ultra Station JUD500 and Wormhole USB Transfer Cable JUC400
Mobee Products, Part 1: The Magic Juice and Magic Charger
Yeah, we are doing another Part 1 and such, and this is really worth it with Mobee products. Today, I'll be discussing the Mobee Magic Juice and Magic Charger. Yeah, I'm not certain why "Magic" is in their title either. I will have to say that the Magic Juice is a product that I have seen before. I'm sure that you all know the drill by now, as you charge it via USB … [Read more...] about Mobee Products, Part 1: The Magic Juice and Magic Charger
Joby Action Series Day, Part 2: GorillaPod Action Tripod
Come on, you knew this was coming. I just had a Joby Action Series Day, Part 1 with the Action Clamp + Gorilla Arm, so the inevitable Part 2 was just around the corner, and on the same day. This is the GorillaPod Action Tripod, and like the Action Clamp + Gorilla Arm, it is made for the GoPro Camera. Again, I see little point in explaining what a GoPro camera is. As … [Read more...] about Joby Action Series Day, Part 2: GorillaPod Action Tripod
Joby Action Series Day, Part 1: Action Clamp + GorillaPod Arm
As you can see, we are having a Joby Action Series Day here at TheGeekChurch. Why not? We had headphones day last Friday. If you don’t know about Joby, they are very famous for their flexible type of mounting that you see in the image here, an award-winning Gorillapod. Their flexible tripods and other accessories really come in handy for times when you want to put a … [Read more...] about Joby Action Series Day, Part 1: Action Clamp + GorillaPod Arm