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Review: OtterBox iPhone 3G Defender Case
The iPhone 3G is a stylish little device, but it’s glass display is prone to breaking and unfortunately AT&T doesn’t offer insurance on it. Drop it, and you’ll be on the hook for $499 to replace a 16GB iPhone 3G and $399 for an 8GB iPhone 3G. Enter the OtterBox iPhone 3G Defender, a case that offers up serious protection and that feels nearly indestructible.
ThinkPad X200 Review
Lenovo officially introduced the ThinkPad X200 today, but was kind enough to send me an early review unit last week. The X200 is Lenovo’s new 12-inch business notebook and it’s been a joy to use for the past few days. The X200 has a starting price of just $1,199, making it an excellent value for anyone who needs a fully-capable notebook that can get them through a full work day.
MacBook Air: User Review
This review will focus on the experience of using a Macbook Air as a main computer in everyday life. There are many excellent technical reviews on the Macbook Air by the likes of AnandTech, Arstechica, Daring Fireball and Macworld and you’ll find the technical specifications on Apple’s website.
HP 2133 Mini-Note: Videos, Specs, Photo Gallery
The HP 2133 Mini-Note is getting official today and I’m really excited to say that real mobile computing is coming to the masses. This tiny notebook can easily slip into a purse, but is easy on the wallet with a starting price of just $499. Its good looks, professional-grade finishes and respectable specs make it a notebook that you’ll want to show off.
Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Review
The ScanSnap S300 is, according to Fujitsu, the world’s smallest color duplex scanner with an automatic document feeder (ADF). It’s small enough for mobile professionals to carry in a briefcase if need be; yet with its relatively advanced scanning functionality it can be used in a home office environment as a primary scanner with ease.
Thermaltake iXoft Laptop Cooling Pad Reviewed
I have owned just about every laptop under the sun and I have yet to find one that didn’t burn the flesh off of my legs when I tried to use it as a true LAPTOP… that is until now. I can finally use my sofa to work on and not just for naps or the occasional amorous evening thanks to the Thermaltake iXoft notebook cooling pad.
D300 False Low-Battery Warnings=Worthless DSLR…Thanks a lot Nikon
I bought a Nikon D300 just after Thanksgiving and was initially overjoyed with its performance. But my excitement waned after bringing it out to CES 2008 and experiencing false low battery warnings and other issues that rendered the camera useless.
Sony mylo COM-2 Introduced. BIG Impovement, but Who’s Buying? (video)
The mylo COM 2 boasts a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD (800 x 480 pixels), 1GB of flash memory and integrated camera. The mylo COM 2 has a several chat clients and can be customized with widgets. For $299 you get what Sony calls ‘all the fun parts of computer’ in a compact form factor.
Avot mV: Stream Web Video on Your iPhone, Mobile Devices
Avot mV is a free application and service that makes it easier to find, view and bookmark video clips on your mobile phone. The service aggregates video from several sources, including MySpace Video, ESPN, Youtube, DailyMotion, ABC and 5min.com, and optimizes them for mobile phone viewing. I tested the Avot Media on my iPhone and Samsung BlackJack and had very mixed results.
Review: Packard Bell Easynote XS / Everex CE
Our friends over at UMPC Portal took a close look at the compact Packard Bell Easynote XS, a tiny notebook that’s going to rival the ASUS Eee PC when it comes to the U.S. The Easynote will be marketed under the Everex label when it comes stateside.