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Philips GoGear Vibe (8GB)

A Little GemI got it because it is so small. Navigating the menu is intuitive; so simple a child could use it. I've used it outside in the dark and had no problems using the controls or the menu. Battery charge lasts about 20 hours near as...

Tags: Battery Charge, Philips Electronics N.V.

Discussion threads 2009-08-13

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Are small cars doomed to fail in the American market?

Well, Americans will at least buy cars that get better gas mileage, and aresmaller when gas prices rise. It was not that long ago that US manufacturers had big problems with people switching over to Japanese crossover SUVs when gas prices spiked.Maybe the very smallest and best gas mileage will...

Tags: standout, car, small car, SUV

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Does Amazon know where it's going with the Kindle?

Amazon, please ignore AdrianNormally I'm right with Adrian, but he obviously doesn't have a Kindle, which is my favorite device. To Amazon: don't add battery sucking features (like wi-fi), we don't care about multi-purpose (it's a bookreader!), i don't want cr@apps on my Kindle (it's a bookreader!) and I don't...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

GoPro Motorsports HD Hero

GoPro had a hit on its hands with the first-generation GoPro Hero. The small camera combined decent video quality and rugged reliability in a small package that was easy to use in action-based scenarios. However, the Hero wasn't without its flaws. Finicky battery choices that often cut recording sessions short...

Tags: Corporate communications, Engineering, battery, video, camera

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Verizon Motorola Droid Solar Charger

There will be times when your smartphone is low on battery and you won't be near an outlet, but that doesn't mean you're in for a dead device. A portable accessory like the Verizon Motorola Droid Solar Charger will let you charge your phone from anywhere, and even better, you...

Tags: Engineering, Verizon Communications Inc.

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Callpod Fueltank UNO

You already have a trendy protective case for your iPhone, but you want to carry some extra juice for it, too? This is when non-form-fitting battery packs such as the Callpod Fueltank UNO come into play. Unlike the form-fitting juice packs--such as the Mophie packs--the Fueltank doesn't require you...

Tags: Smart phones, Apple iPhone, adapter, Uno, mini-USB, AC Adapter, juice

Product reviews 2009-11-19

Battery Master Free for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

With Battery Master Free for iPhone know how long you can watch your movie on your iTouch. You can estimate how long you can talk over your mobile network. Now with Battery Master Free, you are able to be aware of the remaining hours and minutes for different uses at...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Battery, Engineering, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Whistler XTR195 Battery-Operated Radar/Laser Detector

Whistler XTR195I paid just under $50 for the little guy last black Friday at Radio Shack.It was to be used within the city and some highway. Suffice it to say it actually works.Readings and beeping of a 2/3 of a mile proved that it actually was a trap. I generally...

Tags: Engineering, radar, detector, battery, laser

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Jabra Stone

Not many Bluetooth headsets combine style and performance, and when they do, they stand out. Examples include the Aliph Jawbone Prime, the BlueAnt Q1, and the Plantronics Discovery 975. Jabra, a company that has been in the Bluetooth business a long time, attempts to come up with yet another headset...

Tags: headset, Jabra, Stone

Product reviews 2009-11-17

ASUS F6VE B1 - Core 2 Duo T9550 2.66 GHz - 13.3" TFT

There are much better laptops than this!If you see from brochures that claim this laptop can downgrade its OS to Windows XP, don't trust it, even if the package comes with a Windows XP recovery software. You will find endless problems when you downgrade the OS.On its hardware issues, besides...

Tags: Notebooks, TFT, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, ASUS, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

American electric motorcycle price lowered

10 yearsIt would take me ten years of riding it 14 miles to work and 14 miles back including in the cold and the rain with gas at $1.60 a gallon to pay for the cost of the bike. Those batteries generally need replacement at 2,000 charges which would be...

Tags: Engineering, motorcycle

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Did you buy a Motorola Droid? [open thread]

The only reason I said nois because it's not enough of an improvement over the G1 to justify breaking my contract. Once we start seeing Android on Snapdragons then you'll get my attention.My new after 2 doesn't come up until ........ April but when it does I am getting one....

Tags: Groupware, Cellular phones, Motorola Droid, Google Inc., Exchange ActiveSync, phone, Microsoft Outlook, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Toshiba Satellite T135-S1309

Sometimes, it takes a good retail excursion to find a deal that isn't otherwise possible. Case in point: the Toshiba T135. While we have already reviewed two different versions of Toshiba's Windows 7 entry to the thin-and-light laptop landscape, we were pleasantly surprised by this retail-only configuration. This is not...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, Processors, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2009-11-06

Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980

You can't argue with a large-screen, value-priced laptop when it delivers good performance, and looks nice to boot. We appreciated the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960 when we reviewed it in our 2009 back-to-school retail roundup, liking its affordability, large screen, strong battery life, and excellent-sounding speakers. Just a few months later,...

Tags: Keyboards, Microsoft Windows 7, Notebooks, Processors, Toshiba Corp., keyboard, laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2009-11-04

The iPhone is one of the best phones in the world, carriers with it are the problem

far from perfect indeedIt's a great gadget...until it freezes and you have to wait several minutes while you reboot it. That is if you know how to reboot it, the first time is always accompanied with panic because you think the thing went dead. Don't blame the carriers,...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Screen, BlackBerry Tour, Apple iPhone, phone, carrier, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, Palm

To Stay in Business,eventually they will turn to Android.The SAME WAY did HTC and MOTOROLA.and IT will not Take Long!RE: Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, PalmRIM forever!droid is cool, but read the comments on the original article.this guy is probably waaaay off.IT Analysts are kind of...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Investment, Handhelds, droid, IT-Analysts, Motorola Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Inc., phone, Pre, v60

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

In recession, VoIP makes strong case for cutting your home landline

Tempting, but I will passI've considered VoIP several times over the years, but it usually just takes a few phone calls with a friend or relative who is using VoIP before I change my mind! Not infrequently, the conversation becomes a warbling mess. Then there are times we...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, phone, recession

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Nyko Charge Base IC (Wii)

After a seemingly endless tirade of Nintendo Wii charging accessories, not until now have we seen third-party manufacturers enter the world of induction charging. We've already got our hands on the Energizer 2X Induction Charge Station and we really enjoyed the convenience of not having to detach batteries and Wii...

Tags: Engineering, Nintendo Wii, Nyko, Wii Remote, charger

Product reviews 2009-10-29

E-book reader news and releases round-up

Why e-books ?Using a "normal" paperback book I have indefinite battery life and extreme portability. I have no need to carry a hundred books at one time and can take along a few books for an extended read time just about anywhere and in any travel bag. I...

Tags: E-books, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, e-reader, Apple Inc., E-book reader new, e-book Reader, e-book

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

BatteryPlus - BlackBerry Battery Booster & Manager 1.2 (Mobile)

BatteryPlus - BlackBerry Battery Booster & Manager * What is BatteryPlus (BlackBerry Battery Booster & Manager) ? BatteryPlus is a powerful battery boosting tool and power management application specially designed for BlackBerry. BatteryPlus automatically detects the type of your device (it differentiates between BlackBerry Storm, Tour, Bold and Curve series)...

Tags: Mobile, Battery, RIM BlackBerry, eMobiStudio.com, BatteryPlus, Engineering

Software downloads 2009-10-28