Archive for the 'Other' Category

Dremel 4000

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Dremel4000-packaging

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

VOIIS Stereo Gateway

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
VOIIS-packaging

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

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook

Friday, July 24th, 2009
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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

Big C Digital Microscopes and Stand

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
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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

Newo USB Missle Launcher with iLauncher app

Friday, May 29th, 2009
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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

Casio G-Shock MTG-1000 Watch

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
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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

Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico

Sunday, February 1st, 2009
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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.

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Hawking HomeRemote Pro

Monday, January 12th, 2009
Picture of the HomeRemote Pro Equipment

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.

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Cable-Safe Complete Cable Management Kit

Friday, June 10th, 2005

Product: Cable-Safe Complete Cable Management Kit
MSRP: $34.95
Supplier: Cable-Safe
Reviewer: Nick

Introduction

Within the past few years many new cable management solutions have hit the market. Each solution has its advantages and disadvantages. Today we will take a look at the Cable-Safe Complete Cable Management kit. Unlike other kits, Cable-Safe’s kit goes two steeps beyond normal cable management. It is designed to get… Continue reading