Do you have an iPod Video, or maybe a PSP, and wish you could copy your TV, videotapes, PVR, or you playing a video game or some other video source and take them with you on that device? Well, have a look at this solution, no computer needed…
Author: Owen Rubin
Owen Rubin was one of the first people to program arcade video games for Atari a long time ago, and designed arcade video games for almost 15 years. He later joined Apple where he worked on both hardware and software projects, and was the key player on the MacLC, bootable CD, several pieces of Mac system software, as well as a contributor to many other CPU projects. He later worked for Pacific Bell to lead the design of services for the first commercial broadband system in the US, and then went on to be the lead researcher of broadband for Paul Allen's Interval Research. Since then, he has been an executive at a number of startups in security and semiconductors, and CTO of Edison Labs, a startup focusing on helping commercial clients write and develop mobile apps. Right now, he is looking for the next great thing (hint hint!)
Teens in Tech Conference, San Francisco
On Saturday, January 31, 2009, I attended the Teens in Tech conference. This was a gathering of very smart, entrepreneurial young men and women, mostly in their teens, and their chance to meet with others in the tech industries. Read about it here.
JBoxMini – Review
Do you take long trips, or use your iPhone, iPod, or mobile phone so much that the battery runs down before you can get home to charge it? What can you do to get extra power when there is just no place to plug in? Here is one solution…
In Your Face Viewbase handheld device holder – Review
Does your arm give out when watching videos or playing games on your iPhone or iPod Touch? Well, give your arm a break with this great gadget.
Stick It to Your Mac with HD
A number of products have hit the market recently to let you watch TV on your Mac. Two of these, both “USB sticks†recently caught my attention, so I felt it was time for a head to head comparison of two of these; the Pinnacle’s TV for Mac HD Stick, and Equinux’s TubeStick, both very small USB tuners for your Mac that let you watch TV right on your Macintosh.
Rickshaw Bagworks Medium Commuter Messenger Bag – Review
Today, Owen introduces you to his new yardstick when it comes to measuring messenger bag performance and design. His Timbuk2 bag has been retired, and this new bag has taken its place. Mark Dwight has returned to the world of making bags with Rickshaw Bagworks, his new San Francisco company, and he is back to designing some of the best bags in the world in Owen’s view.
Kensington Ci95m Wireless Mouse w/ Nano Receiver – Review
I was rather intrigued by Kensington’s Ci95 m Wireless Mouse with Nano receiver. Right out of the box, there is a lot to like, and I have not even turned it on yet. The mouse comes in one color combination: silver and dark gray, and looks good. The mouse itself is fairly small, sitting at less than 1†tall, and fits comfortably into your hand at just 6†long by 2.5†wide, and weighing about 4 ounces with batteries installed (and just 1.5 oz without!) It also comes with a VERY TINY “nano†radio receiver, so this is not a Bluetooth mouse, but rather a 2.6 GHz wireless mouse that emulates a wired three-button mouse.
The HP All-In-One L7590 Printer
Review
I am a fan of the multi-function printing device. They take up less space than four machines combined (obviously) and I only need to buy supplies for one machine. Time was, however, when owning one meant compromise on all functions. However, about 8 years ago, the first of what I considered good devices in this class started showing up from companies like Cannon, Brother, and HP, and their abilities continue to grow.
Eikon for Mac from UPEK
Security is just a fingertip away
What does Macintosh security mean to you? There are a lot of things it means to all of us, but there is one idea that seldom ever gets talked about, and on the Mac, was never available, and that is biometrics for authorization. Now finally for the Mac, a biometric device that lets you put your finger right on the problem of Mac security…
Vudu
Review
There are many ways to watch movies at home today. There is Netflix, rental stores, and even devices like Apple TV and Tivo bringing movies into your home via the internet. But a new device from VUDU is going to change the way you will rent movies forever, and for the better too.
Microsoft Office 2008, Word 2008
Review and First impression
A first look at Microsoft Office 2008’s WORD application. Was it worth the four-year wait, or should you stick with what you have? I will take you through Word, the application I use the most to help you decide.
HP Photosmart A826 Snapshot Photo Printer
Review
Are there times when you just want a photo printed from your digital camera. You would like to forget about going to your computer, booting it up, copying the photo off the camera, setting up the printer for photos, and then printing it on a full page printer. Well, HP has a better answer for you, the HP Photosmart A826 Snapshot Photo Printer, and this funny looking little printer is designed for doing just that, printing on the fly.
LaCie’s “little disk†pocket drive
Review
Typically, external hard disk drives are not something you simply carry with you. And Flash drives, while small in size, never have enough capacity or are fast enough for more complex jobs. LaCie has a very cool alternative to this problem….
Read MoreThe Cashmere Blazer Messenger Bag
Review
Well, I am at it again, looking for that ultimate in a laptop messenger bag, and this time I turn to Crumpler’s “The Cashmere Blazer.†This is the showpiece of Crumpler’s bags, and I must say, this bag is amazing and beautiful. Read the full review here.
LaCie FireWire Speakers
Review
Every computer I have ever owned had an audio output port, and so far, I have not had reason to dislike the audio coming from it. I wanted to know why I needed these Firewire connected speakers over the USB flavor.
bbp Hamptons Collection
Review
Look out Timbuk2 and Brenthaven, there is a new player in town that is
putting you both to shame.
Otterbox Rugged Cases
Review
Do you take your iPod to places it should not really go? Have you dropped it in the dirt, got it wet, seen it covered in dust, sand or dirt, or do you constantly drop the thing and hope each time it will not break? Are you one of the millions who drop your electronics into the toilet each year? (Yes, it is true!) If you say yes to any of these things, then I have a product for you. For lack of a better definition, I will call it the Hummer SUV meets the iPod case, and when you see and use these, I think you will agree.
Read MoreMust Have Shareware or Freeware for Your Mac
I had to reformat my PowerBook recently, and that meant putting back all the software I normally use. What follows is my list of what I believe are some of the “must have gadgets” for the Mac. This list is only for gadgets and fun, smaller applications only.
Read MoreShure I Series Integrated Sound Isolating Earphones + Mobile Headset
Review
If I am listening to music on my earphones, and the phone rings, I have to remove the music earphones, and either answer on the phone itself, or grab a wireless headset to talk on the phone. But the smart folks at Shure solved this problem for both Treo owners and iPod owners with a very clever set of products: The i2c, i3c, and i4c (or i2c-t, i3c-t, and i4c-t) “Integrated Sound Isolating Earphones + Mobile Headset, selling at $119, $199, and $319 respectively.
Radiient Speakers
Review
Every once in while I come across a new product or company that I think is doing some very cool stuff, and feel the need to talk about them. Radiient is one of these, and while not a Macintosh product, I felt a review of their new speakers was in order here, as their target audience is very similar to Mac users. Basically, people who can appreciate high quality start-of-the-art products.
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