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Bheestie Bag Personal Electronic Water Removal System Review
Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2010 06:32
Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2010 06:32
We've all had that sinking feeling when we hear the plop of an electrical device hitting the water. The Bheestie company decided to do something about this problem by inventing a bag with little pellets in it. This bag is compact enough to be taken nearly anywhere. The directions are simple - place waterlogged device in bag, seal tightly, wait. While they didn't add "pray" onto the end of that, you probably won't need to be reminded to do so (especially if it is your brand new iPhone).
PSP Go, Portable Media Bliss with DRM Coal for Your Stocking
Wayde Robson — last modified December 22, 2009 08:42
Wayde Robson — last modified December 22, 2009 08:42
It's Christmas, like any dad I wanted to get the perfect gift for my son, Bruce. My son often sees his dad playing with the PlayStation 3 and when I'm feeling generous I even give Bruce a try. So, I thought… what would be better than giving my boy the smaller, portable offspring of the PS3 itself – PlayStation Portable. A crash course in PSP was a lesson in portable media and state of DRM today. But despite its heavy reliance on Sony and its DRM, I decided on the latest PSP called "Go" for a variety of reasons.
Altec Lansing MIX Digital Boombox Review
Clint DeBoer — last modified November 28, 2009 15:48
Clint DeBoer — last modified November 28, 2009 15:48
The idea of another device aimed at amplifying sound from an iPod or iPhone wasn’t all that appealing. But when I realized that it wasn’t your typical amplification device and that it was made by Altec Lansing, I decided that it was worth a shot. Altec Lansing has been a well-known name in the audio arena for many years now, so when I had the opportunity to take the MIX Digital Boombox for a spin, I was intrigued to see how they would distinguish themselves from the competition. They were not only able to set themselves apart with superior sound quality, but also with a unique design. They were able to cater to the retro in all of us by bringing back the boombox that was so popular in the 80’s, while at the same time giving it a modern makeover. The result? An appealing blend of old and new that even the most trendy won’t be embarrassed to carry around.
Eviant T7 Portable 7" LCD TV Review
Clint DeBoer — last modified October 15, 2009 11:37
Clint DeBoer — last modified October 15, 2009 11:37
Very few of the portable LCD TVs available on the market are from what we would refer to as mainstream manufacturers. As a result, we are greeted with an influx of new names with which to familiarize ourselves. Eviant is a name I had not been familiar with, and indeed the company only seems to make two portable LCD TV products – the T7 7" and T4 4.3" models. That's a considerable amount of specialization and, with the wide product availability we've seen in many retailers, products need to stand out in order to be selected from the sea of available models.
Pioneer Phones Home with new ETAP Networking Product
Gene DellaSala — last modified September 21, 2009 15:43
Gene DellaSala — last modified September 21, 2009 15:43
Pioneers new magic "ET" box they demoed at CEDIA was out of this world. Pioneer's ETAP focus is downloading, streaming and storage of personal media with a home theater approach to delivering networked media in the living room. Think Media PC without the PC. The ability to copy what they refer to as “content managed Blu-ray discs” is pretty awesome. The Pioneer reps also talked about the ability of stacking up to 14 hard drives for an almost limitless data storage and streaming solution. During the demo, we watched Blu-ray discs streamed to an iPhone which was icing on this dream cake we are all wanting to take a bite from. Best of all, it seems the retail price is targeted to be less than their flagship Blu-ray player (around $1500-$2k). Availability is uncertain, but you can expect consumers lining up to the door when they start shipping.
Roundup of Portable Travel Speakers
J. Walker Clarke — last modified July 23, 2009 02:26
J. Walker Clarke — last modified July 23, 2009 02:26
With summer here, many of us will find ourselves on the road. Lately I have been spending countless nights in hotels, so I thought it was time to bring you a roundup of portable travel speakers for your laptop, iPod, iPhone, or other MP3 player. There are a wide range of choices that include tiny solutions that sound tiny, as well as some pricey options that are well worth every penny. Most of the speakers I tested fit easily into a backpack or small suitcase. From this roundup, you are sure to find a good fit for your needs.
Skooba Design Checkthrough Brief Laptop Bag Review
Clint DeBoer — last modified March 15, 2009 22:10
Clint DeBoer — last modified March 15, 2009 22:10
We do a lot of travel, and stopping to remove a laptop from your carry-on luggage is one of the things that, like removing your shoes, slows down the boarding process more than all other inconveniences combined. Skooba Design has produced the new Checkthrough Brief with TSA approval that allows you to split the bag in half and feed it through the x-ray machine without any need to remove your laptop computer. It's convenient, it's easy, and it works.
Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack
Clint DeBoer — last modified March 09, 2009 12:19
Clint DeBoer — last modified March 09, 2009 12:19
The Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack is a gear-lovers dream system for porting your equipment around town or across the country. This bag has it where it counts, with a top-loading removable storage system, padded laptop storage, comfortable shoulder straps and enough mini compartments to carry all the accessories in the known universe... OK, maybe only half of all known accessories. Incidentally, our readers can take advantage of 10% off using discount code "audioholics".
Fatman iTube Red-i Integrated Amp w/Speakers & iPod Dock Review
J. Walker Clarke — last modified January 22, 2009 18:17
J. Walker Clarke — last modified January 22, 2009 18:17
The iTube Red-i from Fatman is easily the coolest docking system for iPods that I have had the pleasure of enjoying on my desk. So much more than a dock and speakers for your iPod, this system can easily be the heart of your small two channel listening setup in your home, office or apartment. If you are considering docking speaker systems for your iPod and plan to spend around $500, this is a no-brainer. For the true Audioholic, this system blows the others away. Maybe you are considering a small Bose or other "big-name" all in one speaker dock product for your den or office. I suggest you rethink your purchase.
First Look : Audioengine W2 Premium Wireless Adapter for iPod
Tom Andry
— last modified January 09, 2009 01:16
First Look : eStarling ImpactV Digital Photo Frame
Tom Andry
— last modified January 09, 2009 01:01
First Look : Art.Suono Wireless Music Enhancing Transmission System and iPod Dock
Tom Andry
— last modified January 08, 2009 10:11
First Look : iCap - MP3 Player in a Hat?
Tom Andry
— last modified January 08, 2009 09:47
Gear Corner Review : Wi-Ex xBoost YX510 Wireless Extender Review
J. Walker Clarke
— last modified December 15, 2008 11:54
Product Review : Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Wi-Fi
Aaron Howard
— last modified December 09, 2008 11:30
Product Review : Westinghouse DPF-1021 Digital Photo Frame Review
Clint DeBoer
— last modified August 25, 2008 07:40
First Look : Incipio iPod and MacBook Air Accessories
J. Walker Clarke
— last modified June 24, 2008 17:02
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J. Walker Clarke
— last modified June 19, 2008 09:18
Gear Corner Review : Griffin Technology Evolve Wireless Sound System for iPod Review
J. Walker Clarke
— last modified April 07, 2008 08:06
