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3 Touch screen alternatives to the iPod Touch.

By Luke On Sep 3, 2009 Gadgets 0 No Comments Tags: ,

If your addicted to Apple’s app store and you’re looking for a PMP (Portable Media Player) stop reading. However, if your down with a touch screen media player that just handles movies, music, pictures, and e-books, keep reading.

    All of the following PMP’s are OS X compatible.

      triotchWe start out with Mach Speed’s TRIO TCH843. – $89
      The TRIO TCH843 is an 8GB touch screen beauty. It features a touch responsive 4.3″ TFT LCD which is almost a full inch bigger then the iPod Touch’s 3.5″ Display. The TRIO also sport a MicroSD slot which allows you to double your storage for less then $20 with an 8GB MicroSD card. It’s also less then 1/2 an inch thick.

      Here are the detailed specs:

      • 480×272 Resolution
      • Supported Video Formats: AVI,FLV,RM,RMVB,AVI,DAT
      • Supported Audio Formats: Mp3,WMA,FLAC,APE
      • Supported Image Formats: JPG,BMP,GIF
      • Two Headphone Jacks
      • Mic in Jack
      • E-Book Reader

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      Macally intros new devices. BTkey and BTmouse

      By Luke On May 13, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | Hardware 0 No Comments Tags: , , ,

      I have owned many Macally products in my life and I have never been disappointed.  All of there hardware is well designed and durable. Macally has recently introduced a few new gadget and I thought it would be nice to give them a quick once over. I have found that Macally products fit just a little more comfortably in my hand.

        First up; The BTkey Bluetooth keyboard. The Macally BTKey is a stylish wireless bluetooth extended keyboard. Low profile Scissor keys reduce key stroke travel distances and eases pressure on your finger tips.

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            It features:

            • The latest Bluetooth 2.0 technology
            • 108 key ultra slim Bluetooth keyboard
            • Enhanced Scissor-Key-Switches for thin keycaps with sensitive and responsive touch
            • Caps Lock, Pairing and Low battery indicator LEDs
            • Quick access keys for CD Eject, Mute, Volume up and down
            • On/Off switch for energy saving
            • Two AAA batteries (included)

              And now the BTmouse. The Macally Bluetooth Mouse has the following features:screenshot-2009-05-13-14h-45m-33s

              • 3 button interface (programmable on mac)
              • Scroll Wheel
              • 800 dpi precision Laser sensor
              • Uses 2 AA batteries (Included)
              • pair and on/off buttons.

              The BT-1. A Wireless Webcam for your Mac.

              By Luke On Apr 17, 2009 Apple | Gadgets 0 No Comments Tags: ,

              bt1_largephotoThe BT-1 is a Bluetooth Webcam produced by Ecamm and marketed towards mac users. It offers native H.264 video streaming and AAC audio, Two great codecs which should hopefully compensate for its lackluster 640×480 resolution. (Really? 640×480? maybe I’m missing something, and maybe it has something to do with streaming rate limitations from using Bluetooth (300KBps), but 640×480 seems a little out of date.)

                Other then the relatively low video resolution, the BT-1 does have a few nice features. The thing itself can run for 4 hours before needing to be plugged in again for recharging. I don’t know anyone who would wanna video chat longer then that anyways.

                  It also comes with a nice mini-tripod that makes it easy to setup just about anywhere.

                    While I still can’t exactly think of a situation where a wireless webcam would be overly useful, I’m sure it serves its purpose well.

                    Purchase and find more details here.

                      Do you have a great idea for using this wireless webcam? Let us know in the comments below!

                        Because everything you do is important…

                        By Luke On Apr 6, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | Hardware 0 No Comments Tags: , ,

                        4-06-09tcThe 2TB Time Capsule from Apple. Leaving no bits or bytes unbacked up.

                          Rumor has it the it’s in the works, a 2TB version of Apple’s ever so useful Time Capsule. I don’t know about you, but if actually did important work I would be super ecstatic about this. 2TB, double what Apple currently offers, is enough for serious digital professionals to actually utilize. The higher capacity device also extends its abilities to backup multiple machines. This new 2TB model is actually a great investment for small companies looking to centralize and backup their important data.

                            No word on pricing or date of inception yet but you can find the full story over at engadget.com

                            Expanding your Mac.

                            By Luke On Mar 26, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | Media 2 2 Comments Tags: , , , ,

                            The Western Digital HD Media Player Set-top box!
                            Pirated copy of Planet Earth, meet huge HD LCD TV!
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                              The Western Digital HD Media center is essentially a gateway for your digital entertainment files.

                                Whether it be photos, music, or videos, the WD TV will deliver in up 1080p goodness. It features both HDMI and SPDIF out for true HD sound and video. The part of this product that really makes it stand out from the rest is its likable list of supported audio and video formats:

                                  Video

                                  • MPEG1/2/4, WMV9, AVI (MPEG4, Xvid, AVC), H.264, MKV, MOV (MPEG4, H.264),
                                    MTS, TP, TS (If your curious, almost all HD downloads use some form of H.264 and/or .MKV)

                                  Audio

                                  • MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV/PCM/LPCM, AAC, FLAC, Dolby Digital, AIF/AIFF, MKA

                                    All you have to do is connect an external USB hard drive or thumbdrive. The slick and elegant user interface will help you navigate your drive in order to find your media.

                                      You can pick on up to day for as little as $89.99 Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player

                                      Next Gen iPhone to sport video capabilities?

                                      By Luke On Mar 21, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | Hardware | iPhone/iPod | OS | Rumor 1 1 Comment Tags:

                                      specs_box20080909A recent article from AppleInsider is claiming that sometime this year (Late Spring/Early Fall) we will see some hardware updates to the iPhone. One of the updates being video support. They say their source is a very reliable one when it comes to Apple hardware.

                                        Also, Engadget recently picked up on some goodies in iPhone OS 3.0. They have some screen shots for the new and upcoming OS that shows the option for video uploads to mobileme. Put these two stories together and it sounds pretty convincing that the iPhone will be getting video capabilities.

                                          Now all we need is copy and paste….oh wait, that’s coming too!

                                          The new iPod Shuffle.

                                          By Luke On Mar 11, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | iPhone/iPod 1 1 Comment Tags: ,

                                          shuffle-silverAs you may or may not know, Apple recently updated it’s Shuffle lineup.

                                            Weighing less then half an ounce, the iPod Shuffle is a true on-the-go player. The included earphones feature a built in volume controller, a nice addition to the usually dull earphones that ship with ipods.

                                              Doubling as a flash drive, the iPod Shuffle still struggles to make the $79 price tag look appealing. Such a basic player really shouldn’t be demanding such a high price. A $59 price tag is a tad bit easier to swallow, especially considering a 4GB off brand MP3 player goes for about $39.

                                                The one saving grace of this iPod shuffle is the fact that Apple has finally found a way to make a screen-less mp3 more useable. The VoiceOver feature allows the iPod Shuffle to announce song names, Albums, and playlists. This finally makes navigating your songs and playlists possible. Whether this makes the Shuffle worth the $79 is up to, but I must say, this one is full of improvements.

                                                  More details can be found here. Apple.com/shuffle

                                                    Top 3 battery backups for iPhone/iPod Touch

                                                    By Luke On Jan 16, 2009 Gadgets | iPhone/iPod 0 No Comments Tags: ,

                                                    Your iPhone/iPod touch is designed to be an on the go gadget. You take it with you to work, school, and everywhere else you go. You use it stay connected and to get things done when you are on the go. So when you pull it out expecting to get some quick work done, only to find out that the battery is dead, you better have a backup plan. A backup plan in this case is a battery backup designed for your iPhone/iPod Touch.

                                                    1. thumb_batteriesMophie’s Juice Pack – Coming in at $99.95,  it’s the king of battery backups. It offers an extra 6 hours of talk time and an extra 8 hours of video playback.  If the price is aMini little bit rich for your blood, try using code juice09 at checkout to get an extra %5 off.
                                                    2. Kensington’s Mini Battery Pack – Listed at $49.99,  it’s half the price of our previous option. Even at half the price it still offers some pretty good results. 3 hours of extra talk time and 6 hours of additional video playback. The Mini Battery Pack, like its name implies is also much smaller then the Juice Pack.
                                                    3. powerlinkMacally Powerlink – Priced at $49.99 the Macally Powerlink is in essence, a digital multi-tool. Not only can it provide emergency power to your iPhone/iPod, but it also functions as a 2GB flash drive and sync cable.

                                                    To me it seems like the Kensington is the best deal and I’m sure if you were to shop arround abit you may even be able to snag a better deal. The Macally Powerlink is a nifty little gadget as well, while its battery power is minimal, it can still be very useful.

                                                    Stylish Storage Solutions

                                                    By Luke On Dec 15, 2008 Gadgets | Hardware 0 No Comments

                                                    Two weeks ago I brought you “Mac Storage Solutions“; An article that analyzed and reviewed 5 different external drive options for Macs. Capacity and features isn’t everything though, most Apple users prefer a product with style if given the opportunity. So today I bring you the 3 most stylish external drives.

                                                    1. G-Raid Mini by G-Tech – The G-Raid mini is a 100% portable, bus powered, raid solution with capacities up to 640GBs. Firewire 400, 800, and USB 2.0 interfaces. The Mac Pro inspired design makes the aluminum enclosure incredibly stylish.
                                                    2. My Passport Studio by Western Digital – The My Passport Studio offers up 500GBs of incredibly low-profile storage. The minimalistic design will make sure this drive fits in no matter where you take it. Firewire 400, 800, and USB 2.0 interfaces.
                                                    3. Lacie Hard Disk by Lacie (Design by Neil Poulton) – The Lacie Hard Disk by Neil Poulton is, in my humble opinion, one of the better designed products to hit the market. Although the design is very simple, it is simple in a very good way. eSATA, FireWire 400 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0

                                                    So, if your looking to pick yourself up a little holiday gift this season, why not think about grabbing a little extra storage. You never can have enough.

                                                    The foxL- A Pocket-Sized Audiophile speaker System

                                                    By Luke On Dec 10, 2008 Gadgets | Hardware | iPhone/iPod 0 No Comments

                                                    The world is full of portable pocket sized speaker systems, sadly though, they all sound like they are made out of paper and tinfoil. I have some good news though, if you are willing to fork over some serious green, you can get a portable speaker system you are proud to own.

                                                    The soundmatters foxL is the world’s first pocket-sized portable stereo speaker system that good enough for an audio purist, bringing the power of a stereo system to the palm of the hand. Bluetooth support makes it a true traveler as well.

                                                    Features:

                                                    • 5 hours of batter life / Recharge via USB or AC adapter
                                                    • 4 High efficiency digital amplifiers
                                                    • 4W of output (8W when plugged into AC adapter)
                                                    • 8 Octave bandwidth
                                                    • 95db Max output
                                                    • Standard 3.5mm jack allows for easy connectivity to your iPod or MacBook/Pro
                                                    • Bluetooth allows for wireless music streaming from your Laptop, Desktop, or Phone

                                                    If you are looking for more details I suggest you check out the Sound and Vision mag review of the foxL

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