Hardware
OtterBox – The Force And Strength Behind Breast Cancer Campaign
We didn’t really need another reason to like OtterBox, they have already proved themselves many times over with protecting our gear. They are one of our very favorite smart phone protection manufacturers and have now proved they are not just about protecting your mobile device, they are also committed to protecting us all from breast cancer, whether directly or indirectly. They have stumped up $175,000 for a one-year renewal donation to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. The OtterBox CEO, Curt Richardson explaine, "We remain committed in our fight against breast cancer. The message of strength is one that is important to me, our employees and our customers, so we look…
OS X Lion USB Thumb Drives Now Available To Order
Apple have released their OS X Lion USB stick for sale via their online stores. There is a price premium to pay over the Mac App store version which can be had for $29, this stick will cost you $69 but if you don’t have Broadband then you’re going to need it. Since Apple decided to ‘do away’ which physical media and place more emphasis on their Mac App Store there’s little alternative. To purchase this full version OS X Lion go here: $69/US Store £55/UK Store
Kingston Expands iOS Hardware Capabilities with Wireless Flash Based Solution
Kingston has just announced the launch of the Wi-Drive in the UK. It has been built to address the ever-increasing storage needs of the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone. The Wi-Drive is a wireless, Flash memory based portable storage solution, allowing users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices. The combination of this storage expansion, file sharing and a rugged portable form factor makes it a perfect companion device. Quote “Wi-Drive allows Apple device owners to wirelessly manage document and media files, and choose to share them with others, while on the go for work or pleasure,” said Krystian Jaroszynski,…
This Is The Creepiest iPhone Case We Have Every Seen
Ok, we admit it, we have seen a lot of iPhone cases and some are rather strange but this one is definitely the creepiest we have ever seen. It consists of an iPhone case with a fake hand – you can even choose the size of the fake hand, from a child’s hand to a lady’s. We have absolutely no idea why anyone in their right mind would buy one of these but the manufacturers naturally, disagree with that. When posed with the question of ‘Why?’, they go so far as to say this, "you could hold hands with your iPhone to make sure you don’t drop it. Or if…
The New MacBook Airs In All Their Gorgeousness
Both the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Air now feature the latest generation of Intel processors, the Core i5 and i7. With speeds up to 1.8GHz and faster memory, the new MacBook Air gains up to 2.5x the processing performance over the previous generation.1 MacBook Air also features the Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor, which includes an on-chip engine for video encoding and decoding. That means you experience video playback and FaceTime calls that are smoother, more responsive, and more true to life. Thunderbolt I/O. Lightning-Fast Data Transfer With one port, MacBook Air gives you access to a world of high-speed peripherals capable of transferring data up to 12 times faster than…
iPhone 4 Case With Built-In Infared Unit – Want To Know Why You Need This?
Electronista have a great story on their site today. It’s relating to a company called Mashed Pixel who have started shipping a new case for the iPhone 4 called the SURC. It features a built-in infared unit that you can pair with a free app that’s available from the same company and it literaly turns your iPhone 4 into an easy to use universal learning remote control. It doesn’t just control most infrared enabled applicances and devices but it also learns how to control the devices from the user’s existing remotes. Wow, this is something else, read more below… The case also features a tiny battery built in it and…
6x Zoom Telescope For iPad 2
We’ve looked previously at ‘telescopic lenses’ for mobile devices and they do seem popular. Now Mobile.Brando.com has announced one for the iPad 2. It said to offer a 6x zoom so should allow you to get a little closer to your subject. It costs $26 and that includes the black back cover that you will need in order to connect the telescope. To order or find out more, go here.
JOBY Updates GorillaMobile Ori and Yogi
JOBY’s innovation continues today as they release new versions of the hands-free positioning and camera optimizing case + stands: GorillaMobile Ori and GorillaMobile Yogi for iPad 2. Following the amazing success of the original Ori and Yogi in January of this year, the new products complete the latest update to the GorillaMobile line of products. Enhanced for the addition of the camera to the iPad 2, the Ori and Yogi allow users to take advantage of the new iPad 2 features with steady, hands-free photographs and comfortable, more flattering Face-Timing that won’t make you look like you desperately need a few more hours of sleep. Quote “Apple has revolutionized the…
Breakout Desk – Turns Your iPad Into A Serious Music Tool
Reed Ghazala sent in his latest project to gettlofi. It’s an audio breakout desk designed to make better use of the iPad 2 music apps. It offers a more rigid platform when dealing with plugging and unplugging cables or working on a performance using the iPad. Reed makes a great use of adapting commercially available products like the iPad breakout connector and the iPad desk to create a simply do it yourself accessory. It looks pretty good, what do you guys think? To find out more go directly to Reed Ghazala’s Flickr page here
The New Otterbox BlackBerry PlayBook Case
With multiple protective layers, the OtterBox Defender Series® case is the perfect companion for the BlackBerry PlayBook: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell securely snaps around the tablet. Clear, polycarbonate screen protector is built-in to the shell to protect the screen at all times. One-piece silicone skin provides an added layer with plugs to cover exposed ports. Sturdy removable screen cover includes a built-in stand for media viewing or typing and can be used in landscape or portrait view. Additionally, the cover protects the tablet’s front and back camera yet allows for easy accessibility. Colors: Black polycarbonate and black silicone White polycarbonate and black silicone Blue polycarbonate and black silicone Dimensions (case only):…
