Belkin Portable Hard Drive Case Review
Thursday, January 21, 2010
If you use a laptop and a portable hard drive, then you should check out this review of the Belkin Portable Hard Drive Case - F8N158EA001.
Supplied by: Belkin
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Reviews
Speck Products TwoZip Case Review
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories
Knomo Tokyo Slim Laptop Shoulder Bag Review
Friday, December 18, 2009
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Reviews
Razer Sphex Ultra Thin Gaming Surface Review
Monday, July 13, 2009
If you are serious about your desk comfort and mouse performance, then having a decent mouse mat is just as important as your mouse selection. The Razer Sphex might not look much, but check out my video to see exactly what I think of this ultra thin mouse mat.
Product: Razer Sphex
Price: £10.99 : $14.99
Supplied by: Razer USA Limited
Labels: Gaming, Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Reviews
Ring Automotive 12V Can Multisocket Review
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
If you have a lot of gadgets (don't we all?) that need charging, then why not tackle some of that whilst on the move. The 12V Can Multisocket with twin USB sockets from Ring Automotive offers up a handy solution. Check out the video review of this bargain product.
Product: Ring Automotive 12V Can Multisocket
Price: £12.99 (average)
Supplied by: Ring Automotive
Contact: +44 (0)113 213 7389
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Reviews
Razer Destructor Gaming Mouse Mat Review
Monday, August 04, 2008
Don't let the title deceive you. If you are not into gaming, then this pro level mouse mat might still be of interest. As a graphic designer I really appreciate the precise tracking on offer here. Check out the video review below.
Product: Razer Destructor Gaming Mouse Mat
Price: £25.99 (average UK)
Supplied by: Razer USA Ltd
Contact: saleseu@razerzone.com
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Reviews
Gelaskins - Protect your kit!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
If you need to spice up that old laptop or protect your new gadget from scuffs and scratches, you need to take a look at our video review. Gelaskins are a vinyl type covering that can be printed with a natty design. Check it out.
Product: Gelaskins for 12-inch iBook or PowerBook
Price: $29.95
Supplied by: Gelaskins
Contact: 1.416.519.1360
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Review
Brenthaven ProLite II Review - SPACIOUS BAGIOUS!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
If you look back at my preferences in bags, perhaps two or three years ago, I would never have considered a Brenthaven offering. I won't name and shame here my bag of choice, but I must hasten to say that it was sold off the back as being designed for the Mac Crowd and a lot more expensive to boot.The ProLite II from Brenthaven is a big surprise to me on lots of counts. It looks very understated, so does not scream "Laptop" to passers-by. It fits laptops up to 15.4-inch widescreen, so was perfect for my MacBook Pro. The main compartment does not have a removable sleeve, instead it padded strips to the bottom and sides. I was happy to slip my MBPro in there without any other case, but if you are the type that wants to stops any type of scratch this is not a problem. With my 15.4-incher inside a slip case, or a corduroy padded case, or second skin, it still fitted nicely inside the ProLite II.
The good things don't end there... on the front of the bag there are three zipped compartments. One is lined in a nice soft material and would accommodate the likes of an iPod, slimline compact camera etc. The second zip down opens right up to reveal some pen pockets, mesh pockets, credit card holder and key holder. The final full length zip toward the bottom of the bag is ideal to put some cables in and perhaps a charger or two.
Round the back there is a further two compartments, large enough to fit loads of paperwork, a mousepad, and yet more mesh pockets. There is also a strap across the back, this allows you to attach the ProLite II to wheeled baggage, freeing up your hands.
Carrying this around is also pretty comfortable. The obligatory shoulder strap is nicely padded, as are the two shorter carrying handles on the top of the bag. Where the ProLite II really scores for me is in three main areas. Firstly, the build quality is really nice. Everything feels as though it will last for a very long time. Secondly, the looks... yes I know a lot of you will say it is just a plain old black bag, but I think in connection to the build quality and the stitching, it just looks really nice. The final winning point is the price... and again, I can hear you say that you could buy cheaper, but I would argue that for just under £70 you get a really useful, well designed bag that is guaranteed for life. Well done Brenthaven, you get my vote!
Product: ProLite II
Price: £69.95
Supplied by: Brenthaven
Contact: +44 (0)20 8400 1275
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Review
Vibro Max now available in UK
Friday, March 16, 2007
The amazing follow up to the Vibro Blaster turns any flat surface into a speaker. No bigger than a rubix cube, the Vibro Max is the ultimate portable speaker – all it needs is a flat, solid surface, the patented electro acoustic technology does the rest, transforming sonic signals into sonic mechanical vibrations to produce 20 watts of sound quality to rival some of it’s bigger, bulkier competitors. The Nimzy Vibro Max is available now for £79.99 from Widget.Labels: Apple iPod, Mac Accessories, PC Accessories
Belkin SleeveTop - lightweight protection
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The Belkin SleeveTop was announced today, and is designed for comfortable laptop use around the house. In a similar way to the PocketTop, it provides a nice base to work with your laptop actually on your lap. When not in use, you zip it closed and your laptop is protects from knocks and scratches. The SleeveTop will be available soon for £29.99 and is available in green, orange and silver.Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories
Belkin PocketTop - Love your laptop
This years CeBIT is underway tomorrow, and Belkin is launching a slew of new products, many of which will be reviewed right here on Geekanoids. Throughout today, we will be bringing you news of the best of their new releases.The PocketTop is a case and mobile workstation all rolled into one, providing a built-in cooling pad and storage space for laptop accessories and power. So you can open up the PocketTop and use your laptop whilst still in the case, then when your done, store it safely. It will be available soon in green, orange, or silver for £34.99.
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories
Gear4 BluPhones announced - wireless goodness
Friday, March 09, 2007
Today GEAR4 announced their BluPhones, a stunningly designed set of wireless stereo headphones for Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, laptops and MP3 players. They weigh just 26g and are one of the lightest and smallest Bluetooth stereo headsets in the world, ensuring maximum comfort and portability. But they don’t just look great, Bluphones promise to provide superb rich sound for your music too – all for under £50.When used with an A2DP-enabled mobile phone, the headphones alert you to incoming calls and automatically pause your tunes, allowing you to answer the call via a small and sleek multi-function button on the headset. After you have finished the call, your tunes will automatically restart. The BluPhones receive and play Bluetooth stereo streaming audio data direct from mobile phones, laptops or music players that support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for advanced stereo. They also work with many non-A2DP Bluetooth devices in mono.
The BluPhones should be perfect for any occasion, whether it be the daily commute on the train, getting fit at the gym or running a marathon. You can be sure that you can listen to your music or answer calls in comfort, knowing that they are securely attached to you ears.
Features:
- Weighs only 26 grams
- Works as a hands-free headset for any Bluetooth mobile phone
- 5 hour music playing / talk time
- 60 hours standby time
- Plays music in stereo from any A2DP Bluetooth device and in mono for most other Bluetooth devices
- AVRCP technology (Audio Visual Remote Control Profile) for wireless control of mobile phone directly from the BluPhones
BluPhones are now shipping via the GEAR4 web store www.gear4store.com for £49.99 inc VAT.
Labels: Apple iPod, Mac Accessories, Mobile Phones, PC Accessories
Razer Pro Pad - Mouse Pad Review
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
When optical mice hit the scene they were touted to be capable of tracking on almost any surface, in much the same way that a CD smeared with jam would still play. Users soon came to realise that whilst optical mice were a massive step forward, if you wanted accurate movement the mouse surface was still very important.The Razer Pro Pad aims to gives you a far superior surface to those 99p squishy jobs that you can buy in your local supermarket. Standard mouse mats are OK, but the rubberised offerings are not great for smooth optical tracking.
What you get with the Pro Pad is an anodized aluminium base, topped off with a very smooth white surface on both sides. The coating is non-slip, which basically means that if it ultra-smooth, whilst still offering the correct amount of resistance. Each side of the pad is slightly different, one being a little rougher and giving more feedback. On each corner of the Pro Pad are small foam rubber feet, that raise the surface about 1.5mm off the desk and stop the pad sliding around everywhere. Like the mouse surface, these are on both sides, so you can flip your pad over.
The size of the Pro Pad is huge, measuring 330mm by 265mm (and just 2.5mm thick), so you get plenty of room to move your mouse around. It does take up quite a bit of desk space, so I think it really is aimed at the serious user. That said, if you can accommodate it, then please do take a look as this is a very high quality product and will enhance the way you use your mouse.
Having tested a lot of mice and mouse pads, I can say that the Pro Pad really impressed me. The surface offers just the right amount of resistance and really is ultra-smooth. If I was searching for a negative, then making the Pro Pad 10mm or 15mm smaller would make it perfect (for me). If you own an optical or laser mouse and need it to track correctly, then I highly recommend that you check out the Razer Pro Pad today.
Product: Razer Pro Pad
Price: £19.95 (average UK)
Supplied by: Razer USA Ltd
Contact: saleseu@razerzone.com
Labels: Mac Accessories, PC Accessories, Reviews
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