Wouldn’t it be nice to have a simple and inexpensive solution to get HD video from your Mac to your HDTV or HD projector or monitor? The new Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 for $29.95 is your answer. At least it’s your answer if you have a newer model Mac that has the Mini DisplayPort. Which [...]
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Tom Bihn has always been at the top of my list when I recommended bags, cases or backpacks to anyone. Their products have always been made rock solid, look great and are the definition of functional. So why am I mad at Tom Bihn and their Co-Pilot Carry-on Travel Bag? Well, they simply lied to [...]
By James Hicks: Well, it seems like we’ve been waiting for the iPad case called the Quirky Cloak since day one when numerous sites hailed it as the “Best iPad Case” sight unseen. Is this the case (so to speak)? As I looked at the early iPad cases, any one I considered needed to function [...]
Allison Sheridan here of the NosillaCast podcast, hosted over at podfeet.com. You know, I’m convinced that all media center devices are dodgy. I have yet to find one that meets all of my requirements and doesn’t have some weirdness to deal with. If you listen to my show, you will have lived through months of [...]
Lets start this review out by saying that when anyone asks my opinion on bags, whether they are laptop bags, messenger bags, carry-on bags or briefcases, I always tell them that the best high-end bags made are from Tom Bihn. Over five years ago I received my first Tom Bihn bag, the Empire Builder. It’s [...]
I wanted to talk to you about another iPad case I received for review from Targus. The one I reviewed was their low-cost basic sleeve called the Targus A7 Sleeve for the iPad. The retail cost is $24.99. They also have the Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio Sleeve for iPad™ for $59.99 and the Targus Crave [...]
If you’re looking for a simple to use, easy to set up and nice looking Network Storage solution, the LaCie Network Space 2 just might be your answer. The sizes are 1TB and 2TB and the MSRP is $169 and $259 respectively. Let’s look at the specs first. The Network Space 2 connects through the [...]
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One of the things that has become quite apparent over the past few years is that more and more Mac buyers are deciding on a laptop over desktop Macs. Because of that, the MacBooks and MacBook Pros are serving as both a portable and permanent computing solution in the home. For example, I use my [...]
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In my podcast discussions with Mike Mihalik from LaCie, we discussed LaCie’s external storage options and specifically we spoke about their 2big and 4big Quadra units. I was sent a 2big Quadra, 3TB unit for review. The retail price is about $480 and the street price is a little less. The price includes the hard [...]
We just talked about a couple of the cases I’ve been looking at for my iPad, but there’s another layer of protection I have that may interest you. They’re called GelaSkins and they protect your precious iPad from scratches and scuffs while looking like nothing I’ve ever seen. GelaSkins cover the front and back of [...]
Since I first opened my iPad 3G last week, I’ve had it in a case of one sorts or another. To this point, I’ve been using three cases primarily. The Apple iPad case I bought with the iPad, the Hard Candy Bubble Sleeve, and the Simplism Shoulder Leather Case. I didn’t want to discuss [...]
I am about to start a three part interview with LaCie’s Mike Mahalik, Product Manager and Sr. Engineer. I’ve always been impressed with the quality and the styling that LaCie’s products have brought to computer users, especially Mac users for many years now. The first of the three segments will be on the LaCie family [...]
While I’ve been waiting for my 3G iPad to arrive and test out all the great iPad gear I have, I took a look at some iPhone/iPod touch accessories from iSkin. iSkin makes tons of iPhone and iPod gear that just makes sense. The two products I looked at were the iSkin Solo FX with [...]
In December I purchased a new MacBook Pro. I am using it at the office 9 hours a day and then for any travel I do or as on a casual basis at home. I wanted it to be mobile so I ordered the 13 inch model. I wanted it to be powerful enough to [...]
