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Otterbox Armor Series iPhone 4/4S Case Preview The new Armor Series case from Otterbox is a monster. It is much more streamlined than the former 3G Armor Series case and offers dust, fall, drop, and waterproof protection.

iHome iP4 iPod/iPhone Portable Stereo Review The iHome iP4 iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock system - straightforward functionality and great sound for a reasonable price. Prepare yourself, though... It's retro. And when we say "retro" we mean it.

DISH Updates Remote Access iPad App with Retina Support DISH has completely reengineered the iOS app to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen - and also to address multi-tasking and ease-of-use. The new (and still free) app is amazingly better.

Newer Technology Power2U USB Receptacle Review Newer Technology's Power2U is an innovative device that combines 2 USB charging ports with a standard Decora-style electrical receptacle. That means you eliminate the need to use bulky power adapters.

FastMac U-Socket USB Receptacle Review Not much has happened to the electrical outlet in the past 85 years, until FastMac invented the U-Socket as a way to wed the standard wall receptacle with a pair of 2A (2000mA) USB outlets.

OtterBox iPad 3 and iPad 2 Defender Series Case Review The new OtterBox Defender Series case for the iPad 2 and 3 has improved stand functionality, an included screen protector, and the ability to use full-sized headphones without removing the case.

IOGEAR Wireless 3D Digital Kit Preview The GW3DHDKIT Wireless 3D Digital Kit from IOGEAR is really meant for a second display. Supporting full 1080p and 3D, it makes it very easy to send your high definition content to a second room.

Parasound Zcd CD + MP3 Player Preview Parasound may have designed the Zcd with industry professionals in mind but, with its feature set, we wouldn't be surprised to see this one jump across the line into budding audiophile.

iHome iA91 App-enhanced Dual Alarm Stereo Clock Radio Review Thanks to the iHome iA91 App-enhanced Dual Alarm Stereo Clock Radio for iPod I woke up at 5am this morning. I woke up at 5am because the iA91 has dual alarms - and that's really practical.

DVDO AIR WirelessHD HDMI Connection System Preview With uncompressed 1080p and 3D plus 7.1 surround sound transmitting over 60GHz, the DVDO AIR Wireless HDMI Kit looks to be a good, interference-free, solution for those that can't run a wire.