10, Aug 2010
Windows 7 Slate vs iPad Video

Windows 7 tablet goes head-to-head with the iPad on a series of tasks.  The video gives you an idea of how far Windows has come, but I think I will still hang on to my iPad.  The Windows tablet is a Hanvon Windows 7 slate (with USB and SD card…

9, Aug 2010
Best Long Range Driveway Alert System?

***9/21/2010  Update.  I have what appears to be two broken M538-HT Transceivers.  They will not communicate to each other on any channel.  I have emailed Dakota Alert twice via their contact form with no reply as of yet.  I will update you on how things go from here. *** ***9/23/2010 …

2, Aug 2010
Apple iPhoto 09 Review

Of the five cool programs packed in to iLife, my favorite is iPhoto.  As I take more and more photos it becomes quite a chore to manage the pictures.  iPhoto allows you to organize your photos by when they were taken, who is in the photo, or where the photos…

28, Jul 2010
Golden Shine Care Care Products Review

When it comes to car care products, I am very picky about what I will put on my car.  I only use microfiber towels and typically Meguiars (Quick Detailer) or better brands.  I have tried many bad "premium" products and was skeptical to try California Car Covers latest Golden Shine…

27, Jul 2010
Eton Soulra Review

When I first saw the Eton Soulra I had to have one, it blends a few of my favorite things, solar power and my iPod/iPhone.  Perfect for trips to the beach or pool.  The body of the Eton Soulra is aluminum and rubber coated and feels quite sturdy.  The product…

27, Jul 2010
Chevy Volt Open For Pre-Orders – $41,000

Looks like the Chevy (are we allowed to say Chevy still?) Volt pricing and order date are finally live.  $41,000 will get you on the pre-order list and you will qualify for a $7,500 tax credit (assuming our government survives as long as it takes for the volt to make…

26, Jul 2010
Krave e-Cigarette Review

Gadgets are everywhere!  They get into every aspect of our lives, including some of our most sinful habits, like smoking, A while back I ran into a buddy of mine, a once heavy smoker.  He was sporting something that red-scaled the techie geek factor even for a guy like me…

23, Jul 2010
Wicked Little Buds Giveaway

***The winner is Bob… congrats!*** Wicked Little Buds are made by Empire Brands, who also produce Pure, EarHugger and PowerUp.  The Wicked Little Buds come with a "lifetime warranty", 5.8mm drivers, a 2-meter fiber-style cord, and three different ear size tips.  The ear buds are very small weighing under two…

22, Jul 2010
Cow Wash

I know, I know this one is a bit goofy, but at least it is a gadget.  The cow wash gadget is real and was created by Swedish design firm DeLaval.  So far they have sold over 30,000 of the cow washers.  The Cow Wash system not only cleans the…

21, Jul 2010
Waterbuoy – Self Inflating Keychain

James Halliburton was one of the (smart) entrepreneurs who turned down money from the Dragons' Den TV show.  His invention, the Waterbuoy, is basically a keychain fills a strong balloon with a flashing light when submerged in water.  The Waterbuoy can float items weighing just over 2Lbs.  Very cool idea,…