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Handheld rotary tools have long been a staple for every modders toolkit. One brand of handheld rotary tool has become so popular that like Kleenex, the brand name is often used to describe all handheld rotary tools. For those who are confused, I am talking about none other than the Dremel. Not all “dremels” are created equally and today we will be taking a look at the newest member of the Dremel family, the Dremel 4000. Continue reading
The VOIIS (pronounced ‘voice’) gateway promises a wireless pathway for your music using Bluetooth. It can operate in transmission and reception mode to fit multiple situations. The device is designed to solve issues of music being stored independently of the playback device or vice-versa. Continue reading
The Olympus E-620 is the newest camera body using the Four-Thirds standard for digital SLR cameras. It boasts a small form-factor but packs the functionality of larger SLR cameras by utilizing a smaller sensor, and more compact lenses packed with electronics. It’s a live-view camera with an impressive tilt-swivel LCD screen for hard-to-capture moments. The small size of the body and lenses will certainly appeal to those looking for the flexibility of an SLR system without having to haul the equivalent of a cinder block around their necks. Having never used a Four-Thirds camera system, I’m excited to see what this standard can offer in terms of performance and expandability as a platform. Continue reading
GPS devices are becoming increasingly more common by the day whether you’re using it for turn by turn directions in your car, or for outdoor navigation. Today we’ll be taking a look at the PND-K3 with an MSN Direct subscription from Alpine USA. The device seems from first glance to be packed with features. Continue reading
Once upon a time, if you wanted a “ultra-light” laptop, you would have to spend close to $1500. However, times sure have changed. Now netbooks which are smaller and more powerful than yesteryear’s Ultra-lights can be commonly found in the $300 – $500 range. Today we are going to take a look at Lenovo’s S10 netbook to see just how it stacks up. Continue reading
My primary digital camera is a Fujifilm FinePix S9100. I purchased this a few years ago when a digital SLR camera system was out of out of my price range, but I wanted a capable live-view camera that didn’t feel like a toy in my hands and afforded me the flexibility of manual control. It should be noted that my primary camera of choice is a Canon F-1, circa 1980. Film photography and manual focus and exposure control are my friends, but I have recognized the need for a digital solution, as not everything in my life needs to be an artistic expression. The photographs for many of my reviews have been taken with the S9100 and a Canon Speedlight.
The 1500 in this review promises grown-up features for a small form-factor camera, in a lesser but similar way to my trusty 9100. Continue reading
Kodak has recently limited its camera offerings to Point-and-Shoot digital cameras, and has presented its products as being easy to use. Their latest offering is the EasyShare Z915, and promises a large optical zoom in a relatively small body. The last Kodak product I used was positive slide film, so I went into this having never used an EasyShare camera before. Continue reading
Big C makes a series o f high end digital microscopes for hobby or professional use. They call the standard microscope series “Dino-Lite”. There are many models available, with different resolutions, zoom levels, and functions; some are UV or IR, and there are models available with a metal shell instead of plastic. In this review I cover two microscopes, and an adjustable stand. Continue reading
I was curious to see just how much fun these things can be. I’ve seen them on thinkgeek, woot, and in numerous catalogues before and have always been curious. After putting it through a comprehensive characterization process, I think it might be on my Christmas list! Continue reading
Watches have been around for centuries. Today, with the surge of portable electronics featuring timekeeping functions, is there still a need for a quality wristwatch? We will be looking at the Casio MTG-1000 from the G-Shock line to see if it is worth your time. Continue reading
Anyone who’s had to keep the vast array of firewall, antivirus, and other security-related software up to date on a PC knows what a royal pain it can be. New versions, definition files, and an ever expanding array of malicious software (and even normal software) conspire to bring the whole house of cards down.
The Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico aims to simplify all these functions by taking them out of the system’s hands and onto a small USB device not much bigger than many flash drives. The device actually contains its own onboard processor, memory, and hardened linux system – in essence, it’s a small computer designed to sit between your computer and the wild frontier of public networks.
The hawking home automation system is another option in the increasingly popular world of Internet-enabled home remote systems. One great thing about this system is that there is no required software to install. I did the entire setup process on a Linux computer with Firefox 3 and it worked great. This means that the Hawking HomeRemote Pro system will work with any computer, as long as it has a modern web browser and an Internet connection. There may possibly be issues with strongly firewalled home networks, or homes that do not have a router, but a conventional network setup will not cause any problems.
