Writing is…ugh…a torturous profession. Recently I discovered a gadget that didn’t make writing suck so bad. The Livescribe Echo Smartpen makes me want to write…and write. The smartpen is a de facto ballpoint that renders your handwritten notes into a digital copy and records audio at …

Shaving may look simple but for me, it poses lots of challenges. The process of cutting your facial hair, body hair or pubes is one thing and the post effect is quite another. A simple razor can be sometimes tedious because you need to do a follow up …

The SoundBar Home theater by Philips, in my opinion, is a unique home cinema sound system, with many interesting features to complement it, in addition to an already existing good quality sound system; which is all available for a reasonable price.
The first and most lasting impression this …

I never thought something like this could ever happen in my life before, but nonetheless I took a chance and applied to Sony to have a soon-to-be released tablet PC sent to me for testing. I applied to have the S2 sent since it looks much like a Nintendo …

Philips Gogear Muse 8gb Mp3 player
I normally trust Samsung over Philips when it comes to Mp3 players, but I was willing to give the Gogear Muse a try because of a $100 off deal by Amazon.com and Audible.com for new Audible subscribers. Now I really wish I had stuck …

The Philips Cordless telephone CD2401S is a wireless phone for work/home which has been exceptional in performance, with good voice quality along with a simple charging outlet, bringing a whole new level of experience of such phones with it’s purchase. However, it does have several drawbacks, one …

In my opinion, the Philips Webcam is an exceptional product, arguably being, at the time of purchase, one of the best web-cameras out there on the market, for its price, quality and aesthetic appeal. I, for one, have had a great experience with it, and definitely …

In my opinion, the Philips LivingColors LED lamp is an amazing product, with an extensive range of available colors which you can switch to, as well as the effect the colors have on the ambiance, although I agree it can be a tad expensive. However, I still believe …

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I got my iPod nano as a gift close to 2 years ago, and I think it’s safe to say I’ve “tested” it in almost every possible way. if you’re looking for a stylish mp3 player, that can be used to keep youeself amused in …

I was gifted this one and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised since I had my eye on digital photo frames for quite a while and although this is a bit smaller version of what I had in mind it is still my first digital photo …

The iPad Smart Cover is a magnetic clip-on cover for your iPad that has a “magical” function that can put your iPad to sleep when you close it and on when you open it. The cover also can function as a stand. It has 4 parts and is fold-able …

A month ago I bought my Holmes fan at a local Pennsylvania Target. I already owned a very powerful circulating fan, but when you sit at all close to it, it drowns out all other sounds around you. I bought this one because I wanted a fan that …

With the introduction of more versatile music video players such as the Ipod Touch by Apple, many wonder how products such as MP4 players like the GoGear by Philips would survive in today’s market, as many think it inferior. However, in my opinion, for sound and video quality, …

The Aurora AS680SB is a paper shredder, which interactive interface and simplicity makes disposal of paper products far much easier. Purchased at a price of less than $200, I have found it very convenient and a real time-saver, and it has never once posed a problem to me.
Firstly, …

In my opinion, the introduction of the CineMate Series II home theatre system manufactured by Bose has brought my home”s sound system to a whole new level, which my family will quickly attest to. Yes, it might be rather expensive, retailing at a price of approximately 600 …

I bought this iPad on pre order when i first heard about the iPad coming out. I was amazed as it was almost the first tablet on the market. I always like to be the first to get the latest technology so i definately was not going to let …

Cleaning your room is sometimes challenging. Even if it is air-conditioned, there are still dust everywhere. In my case, I need to have a clean room because my allergy would spike up if my surroundings is dusty. I always blame dirt or dust why I still have rhinitis sometimes. …

The Mach Speed Trio Droid is a decent tablet. I have used a couple of Mach Speed products. They tend to be bulky and their specifications are average. They have a few key features, but that is about it. This tablet is actually decent. I think that it can …

The Oregon Scientifc RA313PU is an electronic clock, which I feel is an exceptional product for its low cost, simplicity, and uses. This product has left a good impression on my family and I, as it has never waned or spoiled over the last two years, which …

Not too long ago, my family and I purchased a new television, the LG SL90 LED Television, which has brought a great deal of entertainment and joy to us. The wide screen, high definition video and many other functions such as bluetooth and USB connectivity has greatly increased …

Rule of thumb: if you want to survive in a crazy office environment, a hands-free headset is a must. It’s never a good show of decorum to be caught by your boss talking on your mobile (Sshhh). Although I suck at PR and make only a few …

My family uses two printers, a Samsung CLX-2160 Printer for color prints, while a Mono Laser Printer for black and white pieces. I saw this Samsung CLX-2160 Printer at an IT fair, and though it was pricey, decided to buy it, as I heard that it was …

I bought the Ipod Touch 4th generation mainly because my 1st generation ipod nano died on me after years of fine music service. And due to the fact that Apple Ipods in my own honest opinion are reliable then it wasn’t too hard for me to purchase a new …

My original synch cable for the iphone was broken beyond repair. I have been using the cable for my ipad to charge my iphone (using the wall adapter) and a powermat dock designed solely for the iphone. No problem. I was lured into buying a product …

The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet is definitely a tablet to consider. In my opinion, it has several key features, making different compared to other tablets. This tablet features a 10.1 inch screen with a 10 point capacitive screen. It runs on Android 3.1 and has an internal storage of …

I was so excited to purchase Apples iPad because it was such a major hype, and I’m usually the first out of my friends and family to get to new tech. But unfortunately the iPad was over my budget, and I had to give it time before actually purchasing …

The HTC Flyer is probably the only tablet with an actual stylus support. The main concept of the HTC is to provide the tablet experience, but also make it a professional use device. I actually like the concept of using a stylus. It offers a note taking feature where …

The Dell Streak 7 is the new and improved Dell Streak 5. It features a bigger screen, but I find the specifications are also more pleasant. This tablet supports all major file formats from WMV, WMA, AVI to JPG, 3GP, and AAC. It features a 5 MP back camera …

Although Cisco Systems (who only a few years ago bought out the folks that used to make the HD flip) has quit making the HD Flip, it is still a good thing to look for if you like to make short videos.. If you are wondering why they stopped …

This is a handheld global positioning system. This is a mapping model so I can actually see the grounds, elevation, and the type of land. I used to have an eTrex, but it didn’t show me enough information. It only showed me the “statistics” such as elevation, direction, and …

The standard headset comes with the Xbox 360- it fits over your head and can be adjusted- the microphone come down from the side. It has small box on the wire coming down from the headset to the controller that you can use to adjust whether your microphone is …

Believe it or not, up until a couple of months ago I was still typing letters on an old manual typewriter inherited from my mother. So when I moved house recently I thought I would chuck that old typewriter out and surge ahead into the 21st century and …

The Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch Tablet is a must have for any graphic designer. It gives you capabilities in your art that you don’t have with just your mouse and keyboard. It is a light and sleek product that is easy to use and will help any graphic …

I have had these for about a month and I love them. My hair is easily damaged so I’m very careful when buying hair curlers but these are perfect for my hair. I love them because they create amazing looking curls and I don’t have to be …

My sister dragged me to CD-R King weeks ago to buy something. CD-King is a one-stop shop of competitively priced electronic goods and a good source of tech accessories. I skimmed through the stacks of miscellaneous items, and I was particularly stunned by the range of possibilities …

The Dane-Elec 2GB Flash drive is a thumb drive that has a capacity of 2 Gigabytes. It’s compatible with any computer operating system as well as PC, Mac, etc.
Likes: The thumb drive comes with plenty of space (1.86 GB) and is very simple to use. I really like how …

The Turtle Beach X31 gaming headset comes with the headset, a cable from headset to controller, AV cables, and a transmitter box to make it wireless. It is different from its predecessor the X31 because it is wireless (from the console at least).
Unboxing: When I unboxed the headset, I …

The speakers that came with my computer stopped working and I was looking for some that were as inexpensive as possible. I came across these at Office Depot and they were priced at 10 dollars. It’s been three months since I initially made the purchase as …

This is a very simple GPS (global positioning system) device. It can be used as a key chain and can be attached to a keychain. This small device can show you the time, the date, your waypoints, and direction. I have to say that this is a pretty useful …

When I’m listening to music all I really care about is the sound of the audio that I’m listening to. I’m not an advocate of the Mag-MS857 but it does have some fairly good audio quality. I have had quite a few other problems out of it …

The Coby Kyros is probably the cheapest tablet I’ve seen. Coby isn’t a famous brand compared to Samsung, Apple, and Asus. However, it is nice and cheap. After using it for a while, I can tell you that the specifications are not too bad. However, this tablet offers one …

I got the Epson photo scanner mainly to scan photos and documents in high quality. I have tried some regular document scanners, but they are horrible for scanning photos. They simply cannot deliver the picture quality. This scanner is only $74.99 and it does a great job. I am …

Me being an avid gamer (mostly FPS games like Call of Duty), I found an interest in videos recorded and edited by others, mostly on Youtube.com. This sort of sparked an interest for me. I found it fascinating how others were able to record some amazing multiplayer footage on …

I originally purchased Grid because it was $20 at Gamestop, and I wanted a new racing game. Grid has really well done racetracks and cars. You can tell the designers put effort into making the game look as realistic as possible. The thing I like the most about Grid …

When I saw the commercial for the Magic Jack phone service I thought why hadn’t someone thought of this sooner. A phone bill that is only $20 and only paid once a year. This was incredible. I did not waste time in placing my order. At the time I …

I have had 2 Ipod touches in my lifetime. Both have been very good. Nothing was wrong with the first one, it was just stolen so i decided to get a new one because i enjoyed them so much. There are too many features to describe in one ipod …

I’d wanted to invest in a tablet for quite a while, but instead of picking up an iPad 2 like what everyone else seemed to be doing, I decided to wait for what the Android makers would be coming up with. When I saw Acer’s first tablet - a …

I recently acquired an Xbox 360 Slim (250 GB) after my old Xbox had died (the dreaded red rings of death). It’s an updated version of the Xbox 360- slimmer, quieter, faster, has a touch- startup button, and holds much more space. The main reason I bought this was …

Me being an avid gamer, I tend to burn through a lot of batteries. To be specific, my Xbox 360 controller uses two AA batteries, and my Turtle Beach Earforce x41 wireless headset uses two AAA’s (which I did a review on a while ago). That being said, I …

For my birthday a few years ago, I got an Air Hogs Havoc Heli RC Helicopter set. It comes with two mini helicopters and two controllers. I’ve had an interest in radio controlled electronics for a while, so I was really pumped when I got this set. I’d heard …