30, Nov 2010
Monster Beatbox Review

The Monster Beatbox does a good job of putting out loud sound and filling a decent size room with music, from a fairly compact form factor.  For about $400 you get a very loud boombox style iPod/iPhone dock.  The top sports a convenient handle which is good because the Monster…

24, Nov 2010
Kymera KYMWAND Universal Remote Control

For all the Hairy Pooter fans out there, behold the ultimate Christmas present. Desperately trying to cash in on the wizard-wannabe-no-accounting-for-the-taste crowd, manufacturer Kymera excreted this little nugget just in time for the holidays.  The Kymera KYMWAND Universal Remote Control.  Unlike Harry Potters wand, this one is not eleven inches…

18, Nov 2010
Samson Releases Expedition 40iw Portable PA System With iPod Dock And Wireless Microphone

We are a big fan of Samson products, as every product we have touched from them exuded quality.  Their latest, and coolest, product to their lineup is the Samson Expedition 40iw.  The Expedition 40iw is a bit of a Swiss Army Knife as it does quite a few things, such…

1, Nov 2010
Franklin AnyBook Review

When I first received the AnyBook Reader, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about it, since I already owned a Leap Frog Tag reading system. To my surprise, the AnyBook reader by Franklin is so much better. It lets you use books from your existing library, so no…

29, Oct 2010
How to Disappear

Ever wanted to disappear?  No literally, but remove yourself from the grid, big brother, and clean up your digital footprint.  Frank M Ahearn and Eileen C. Horan have written the book How to Disappear: Erase Your Digital Footprint, Leave False Trails, and Vanish without a Trace. "Frank M. Ahearn and…

14, Oct 2010
Yamaha Micro Component System MCR-140

For about $400 you can choose one of several colors of a very decent micro component stereo system, the Yamaha MCR-140.  The MCR-140 has FM Radio, remote control, detachable speakers, a CD Player, USB input, 3.5mm inputs, and an iPod dock with wireless transmitter so you can control your iPod/iPhone…

12, Oct 2010
Design Your Own Straws

Bring out your inner kid with these DIY straws and make sipping from a straw fun again! Create an endless array of twists turns and 3 dimensional splits until your simple summer drink looks like a plumber re-piped a skyscraper.  Includes different sizes of straws and multiple connectors that go…

4, Oct 2010
iLuv iMM747 Music Dock Works With iPad And iPhone

Good to see that iLuv is putting out a dock that works with the iPad.  The iLuv iMM747 will work with the iPad, iPod, and iPhone turning any of them in to a mini stereo system. The iLuv iMM747 is expected to be on sale in the next few weeks…

4, Oct 2010
USB Desktop Aquarium For Real Fish

While I am not certain this is a great idea, It sure is neat.  From the looks of the picture, you might be lucky to get 1 (maybe 2 goldfish) in this tank, or some smaller fish like tetra's.  The USB Desktop Aquarium has a LCD calendar with date/time/day, temperature,…

29, Sep 2010
Franklin Roadie Portable Speaker System Review

Here we are again, less than 90 days till Christmas and I am only halfway done with Christmas shopping… OK so that’s a crock, but I am always on the lookout for those cool, unusual and fresh gift ideas for my spoiled and jaded loved ones.  Item du jour is…