Snupped Designer Laptop Sleeve Review

A few weeks ago we wrote about a Snupped a company that specialized in making trendy and funky designed laptop sleeves. Recently we were lucky enough to get a hands on experience with one of them.

As we mentioned in the past Snupped has many sizes available to fit random screens. We got a chance to test a sleeve made for the Dell XPS laptop with a screen size of 13.3″. We were sent the Stylish Girls in black which we thought was very appropriate, it retails for $33.94. At first glance the Snupped sleeve is not an ordinary neoprene case with memory foam, Instead tt’s a well sewn sleeve with a bright and lovely pattern almost like a quilt. So we slipped the laptop into it and it was a very nice tight fit. It looked like my laptop was tucked in for the night for a good sleep. There is a bit of foam for protection but overall the material is very light and wouldn’t protect from much impact if dropped. However I did feel like it would be protected if I schlepped it around. If you were to knock it into pointy or sharp items you may tear the cotton sleeve but your baby would stay safe.

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Maxtor Central Axis NAS Review

We reviewed the Maxtor Shared Storage II a while back, which is essentially the predecessor to the the new Maxtor Central Axis. One of our biggest gripes with the Maxtor Shared Storage II was its complicated set-up and software interface, which luckily the new Maxtor Central Axis improves upon greatly. Another feature that we longed for was the ability to access files on the NAS over the internet, which the Maxtor Central Axis now brings to the plate. We also appreciate the Maxtor Central Axis’s much sleeker and modern design that wont put off Mac owners, such as ourselves. Unfortunately the new Maxtor Central Axis doesn’t support two hard hard drives in Raid configuration like the Shared Storage II did, but the 1TB of storage should be ample enough to back up all of the computers on most people’s home networks. Plus the Maxtor Central Axis has support for connecting external hard drives via USB. [Read more]

MOTOROKR E8 Music Phone Review

The Motorola ROKR E8 aka MOTOROKR is Motorola’s latest attempt at a good music phone. Personally, I’m sick of having to carry around a cellphone and an MP3 player. I refuse to join the the masses and get an iPhone, which we all know does it all. So I was hoping the MOTOROKR E8 would finally give me the best of both worlds. At first glance it was certainly different looking but let’s see if its looks translated into a decent music phone.

What’s in the Box:
Inside the box: The MOTOROKR E8, battery & charger, micro usb cable, stereo headset, 1GB MicroSD card, carrying pouch, CD, and user guides. I like the extra touch of a MicroSD card, it saves you from having to run out and get one right away. [Read more]

Rainebrooke Metro-Traveler Laptop Bag Review

All laptop bags have their perks. Rainebrooke’s Metro-Traveler offers the unique option to personalize your laptop bag via embroidery, or basically however you like, since it is made out of 600D Nylon on the exterior. This makes it a great buy for the college and under demographic who needs to get clever pins and Sharpee laden slogans out of their system. It has remarkable padding, a little under an inch thick, to protect laptops of the young and spontaneous (ie… clumsy). This is a lot like a backpack reincarnated into a laptop bag. [Read more]

Ice Red’s Shine Laptop Bag Review

Ice Red has proved to be a reliable company for sturdy cute bags such as the sporty chic messenger bag we reviewed last year.  The “Shine” laptop bag is a design anomaly for Ice Red.  It is feminine, glossy, and bright!  In this transition to blunt fashionista bags, they didn’t lose versatility or sturdiness.  In fact, they cleverly incorporated it to their advantage. [Read more]

Atomic Bass by Radius Earphones Review

After testing the beats by dr. dre last week, it was pretty much settled that there would be nothing else that could compare, it basically accomplished everything you could want out of an expensive pair of headphones. However when was I was asked to review Atomic Bass from Radius, I was taken by the fact that for small earphones it claimed to also deliver excellent bass perfectly suited for Hip-Hop and Dance music. Was this a joke or was I going to be surprised…. I was about to find out. [Read more]

SoulCalibur IV X-Box 360 Review

After a very Disappointing SoulCalibur III, I was under the assumption that the new installment, SoulCalibur IV wasn’t going to be much better. Then one day after flipping though a gaming magazine oh about 6 months ago, there it was, Yoda on the cover. That is all SoulCalibur needed to get my attention once again. Yoda would be exclusive to X-box 360 and Darth Vader to PS3,  so my expectations went up about 10 notches. Then there was months of trailers, screen shots, and there was nothing better then watching the graphics of Yoda just kicking everyone to a pulp. So was I excited like a kid in a candy store when I got my review copy.  I definitely was itching to release the force on someone today.

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Steven Spielberg’s Boom Blox for Wii Review

Had a tough day and punching the pillow just doesn’t cut it anymore?  Steven Spielberg’s Boom Blox from EA Games for Wii may be the answer you are looking for.  It’s kind of like old school Jenga, except the purpose of this game is to hit, throw, push and pull until you’ve destroyed everything in your path. So pretty much, it’s like Jenga on crack.

Controls:
Once you have passed training, you continue from one level to the next, earning a bronze, silver or gold status.  Holding down the “B” button allows you to move around the object you are trying to knock down. You hold the “A” button to aim, then throw your arm back and release as if you’re pitching in baseball. The moving around took a few minutes to get used to, but aiming was difficult throughout.  Unless you have a steady hand, aiming at a small space may require two hands: one to hold the button and the other to hold your other hand in place. [Read more]

GelaSkins for the iPhone and Macbook Review

What makes GelaSkins different than other companies offering skins for your gadgets? Gelaskins collection is made up of exclusive art by unique artists - you’re not going to find something ordinary like a leopard print or a plain solid color or even a pop icon like Homer Simpson. Instead GelaSkins offers a selection of unique and mostly modern, artwork by artists that you might have never heard of before but regardless, you’ll be pleased by the variety and quality of the selections that Gelaskins offers. [Read more]

Belkin’s Energy Collection Backpack Review

Belkin’s new Energy Collection Backpack has been designed in mind for those looking for a lightweight backpack for carrying their laptop that is still tough enough to withstand the riggers of day to day traveling.

Design:
The design of the Backpack is modern but minimalist, which can be said about much of Belkin’s laptop accessories. There is no sacrifice of form over function. While you wouldn’t see this bag coming down the runway, it is styled with a modern and hip look that will appeal to many types - from the metrosexual man to the fashion savvy women looking for a truly comfortable backpack to carry her laptop in. [Read more]

Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones Review

“People aren’t hearing all the music. Artists and producers work hard in the studio perfecting their sound. But people can’t really hear it with  normal headphones. Most headphones can’t handle bass, the detail, the dynamics. Bottom line, the music doesn’t move you. ” - dr. dre

That’s a quote that basically epitomizes exactly what beats by dr.dre is all about. Headphones made for you to not only listen to the music but feel it the way it was always meant to be heard when mixed and produced at a recording studio. Back in January we reported on the collaboration of Monster and dr. dre and now beats has come to fruition.  A pair of headphones that not only look amazing but sound amazing too. [Read more]

Lexie Barnes Echo Bag Review

Lexie Barnes is back with a new line of boldly feminine laptop bags. We reviewed the “Echo” bag last year with great applause and this year’s “Echo” bag does not disappoint either. Often times we find laptop bags being slapped into some awkward shade of pink like a tomboy shoved into a Sunday school dress. Lexie’s collections don’t follow suit. They exude a vibrant flow of style and color, while incorporating utility with ease.

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JayBird JB-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Review

Ironically, Bluetooth has been around for nearly 15 years; However, for most of this time, this technology was dormant. Thus, leading some experts in the technology field wondering whether Bluetooth would become what BETA players and its technology had become with the advent of VHS technology during the 1980’s —- Extinct (VHS had won out over BETA).

However, with-in the last few years, technology and electronic manufacturers have found resounding uses for Bluetooth. Almost everyone is using a Bluetooth headphone these days with a Bluetooth enabled cellphone, computer, and most recently mp3 players.  We have seen Bluetooth spawn from version 1.0 to it’s current inception (version 2.0). Thus, what this has meant to consumers has been a robust version of gadgets! No where is this more notable than with Bluetooth headsets. [Read more]

Speck SeeThru Hard Shell for the iMac Review

Speck’s SeeThru Candy Colored Hard Shell for the iMac has been designed with two purposes in mind. 1. To protect your sexy iMac from the elements 2. To give it a unique look. The first time we laid eyes on the SeeThru, it instantly brought us back memories of candy colored shell iMacs of yore. So there is definitely a retro design element to the SeeThru. [Read more]

Ugobe Pleo Review

When the Pleo was released back in December of 07′ I was curious to see if this robotic dinosaur lived up to all the hype. Was is it truly intuitive with humans and could it somehow become another member of your family? While originally marketed with kids in mind, Pleo became the pet for adults as well. We got a chance to spend some time with Pleo by Ugobe and see if in fact it did bring a little bit of Jurassic Park into our home.

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Samsung YP-S2 Pebble MP3 Player Review

In April we had the chance to go to the Samsung Spring Fever event and check out  some new products being released soon from Samsung. One of the items that struck us as especially unique was the YP-S2 MP3 Player aka the “Pebble.” It was tiny and adorable and definitely female friendly. It would certainly give the Apple iPod Shuffle a run for its money. So because we begged and pleaded to play with one, Samsung was nice enough to send us one to review. So now we get see if the Pebble is really Bam Bam. [Read more]

Kensington’s LiquidAUX Deluxe for iPhone and iPod Review

If you’re fortunate to have an Auxiliary port in your car, and chances are if you have a new car you do have one, then get ready to dump your FM transmitter and replace it with the one of Kensington’s mobile auxiliary car kits. The LiquidAUX Deluxe for iPhone and iPod connects directly to your cars auxiliary port to provide a static and headache free audio experience. Unlike with an FM transmitter which almost always involves some radio interference (even the best of them do) the LiquidAUX lets you connect your iPod or iPhone directly to your car’s stereo system. [Read more]

Logitech’s Pure-Fi Mobile Bluetooth Speaker Review

Logitech’s New Pure-Fi Mobile wireless speaker and speakerphone is not the first of its kind. There are many other bluetooth speaker / speakerphone systems on the market but the majority of them fail to deliver a good audio experience. However, Logitech produces some very good speaker systems and iPod docks, so we hoped that the Pure-Fi Mobile would too.

The Pure-Fi Mobile’s goal is to deliver a great wireless audio experience for use with your phone or PC whilst being small and portable enough to travel with. The speaker can last up to 12 hours with its rechargeable batteries. Aside from connecting it to your A2DP enabled phone or PC, you can also connect your iPod or Mp3 player to the Pure-Fi Mobile via the 3.5MM stereo jacket. A cable is even supplied to do so. Of course that means that it won’t be a wireless experience, but blame that on Apple for leaving A2DP bluetooth out. [Read more]

TuneBase FM Transmitter for iPhone & iPod Review

Despite the fact that the iPhone has been out for almost a year now, FM transmitters designed for the iPhone have been slow to arrive on the market, though there have been a few non-approved ones that unofficially work with the iPhone. Belkin’s new TuneBase FM is one of the first FM transmitters to be officially iPhone compatible, as well as compatible with other current gen iPods. The package comes with a big selection of adapters to fit different ipod models including the 4G and 5G iPod, the iPod classic, all three generation Nanos, and the iPod touch. [Read more]

Oakley’s O ROKR PRO MP3 Bluetooth Sunglasses Review

The likelihood of water mixing with oil is very improbable because of the chemical composition of both of these liquids; Equate that same theory with the infamous internationally renown Oakley eye wear giant and one of the top telecommunication icons, Motorola teaming up and perhaps you’re left scratching your head.

However, in as far as technology is concerned, these two companies have managed to blend high end eye wear with hands free bluetooth wireless technology, with the O ROKR PRO sunglasses ($249). Oakley eye wear is widely known for it’s exacting durability and craftsmanship and sets the standard by which all other sporting and leisure eye wear companies emulate (think professional cyclist Lance Armstrong and more than a few professional baseball players that have several pair of Oakley’s in their collection).

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