Back in December of 2010 I reviewed the BookBook for iPad. I still use that case because of the construction and protection it gives my iPad as well as the way it disguises it. The BookBook for MacBook Air brings that same protection to Apple•s lightweight portable line of computers.
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Tom Bihn has been designing and making bags for over 20 years in the Seattle, Washington area. All of the bags sold by Tom Bihn are made in their Seattle factory. These wonderful bags caught my eye on a website I was viewing and they looked so good I just had to get a closer look.Tom Bihn manufactures many different styles of bags for a large variety of computers and other devices. These include Messenger, Briefcases, Backpacks, and Travel Bags, to name a few.
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I look for iPad 2 cases that are thin, lightweight, and cover the back of my iPad. While I like the idea of the Apple Smart-cover, frankly, I don’t think it covers enough for $69. I prefer to look at the high quality cases offered by Kensington.
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All of this talk about USB 3 and Thunderbolt got me wondering, is USB 3 really fast and are Mac owners being left in the dust when it comes to Apple NOT including the interface on its Macintosh computers.
Read on to see what I found out.
Are you backing up? Do you have enough storage for your laptop, or your Macintosh computer? How about portable storage? Can you move your storage around if you need to?
I have a solution for all of these and it it is called the NewerTech Guardian MAXimus mini (Abbriviated here as GMM) from NewerTechnology.
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The Matias Folding Keyboard is a full size Bluetooth keyboard that folds in half for travel. There is a hinge in the middle that allows you to fold one half over the second half and it snaps into place with a small button latch. There is a small power button at one end and a set of LED lights that show the status of the keyboard: On, Off, Pairing.
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The BookBook for iPad is a handmade, hardback leather case that resembles a vintage tome. Not only does it provide physical protection for your iPad, but adds a level of security because of its uncommon design.
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The Matias Tactilepro 3 has traditional sculpted key tops that are curved to fit your fingertips and keep your fingers from sliding out of the home position.
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A new breed of iPad cover is about to hit the stores. These covers have integrated keyboards and make the combination of iPad and keyboard look and act a bit like a netbook. I was lucky enough to get a pre-release version of the Kensington KeyFolio Bluetooth and case for the iPad.
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If you are like me and can’t afford the latest iPod Touch, or there is nothing wrong with your 2nd/3rd generation iPod Touch, you can help make that iPod last longer with a great case from iSkin. Today we’ll be looking at the iSkin Vibe and the Touch Duo cases.
These cases offer remarkable everyday protection for your iPod Touch, a level of protection you usually don’t find in other products.
SportShell Convertible Company: Marware Price: $59.99 USD There will soon be a bazillion (is that a real number?) cases for the iPad. Choosing the
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I began looking at all of the various screen protectors out there from Zagg and others. I’ve used Zagg protectors on my iPod Touch and they worked fine, except you really have to wet the protector down to install it. Using that much liquid was troublesome to me and I didn’t want to do that with my iPad.
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The good folks at Lightsoft have released Lightsoft Weather Center Version 2 (LWC2).
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Wouldn’t it be nice to consolidate all of these remotes into one? I thought so, and I went to Logitech to see what this well known maker of universal remotes had to offer. I found six models ranging in price from $49.99 to $399.99. The pricing gets higher as the feature set goes up. I decided to take the Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote (Hereto referred to as the ‘H1’) for a spin.
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Kensington produces a variety of locks for home and business solutions including desktops and laptop computers. We’ll take a look at two solutions for laptops.
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Tired of the kids using your expensive DVDs as coasters? Maybe its time to make extra copies so you don’t have to figure out how to get jam off your DVDs before you stick them in your player. See what Popcorn 4 from Roxio can do for you.
If you are constantly running out of power when using your iPhone or iPod touch, these two chargers may help. Both are small enough to carry in a purse, pocket, or travel bag.
Looking for a tech gift for the geek on your list? Take a look at these three books. They are all geek-worthy and will help your geek get more out of his or her Mac. Of course, you can also buy them for yourself.
If you manage a web site like I do, and you are not a programming whiz, like I am not, then you will appreciate the tools Bannerzest brings to the table. You can build animated web banners very easily with this fine application.
I’ve been having a problem with my Apple Bluetooth keyboard, or so I thought. After I purchased my Mac Pro last month, I had
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