Depending on the type of computer you use, a USB hub may not be a luxury but a necessity. For laptop and Apple Mac users USB ports can become full rather quickly. A well-designed USB hub can provide additional ports while only occupying one USB port on the host machine. For instance most iMacs have …
The USB charged device has permeated into almost everyone’s life; if you own even one single digital device then most likely it includes a USB-based charging system. If you don’t use a universal charging station then your AC wall outlet can become overwhelmed with plugs and adapters to charge your electronics. Some households might even …
Here’s something rather cool, a wireless scanner from Xerox called the Mobile Scanner (creative name..). It works with virtually any device like the iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac or Android. Price is $250 and that’s a bit high I think, but it just came out so the price will drop eventually. The scanner uses a 4gb …
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to be neater or have less clutter? If the answer is yes then today’s review item is one you’ll want to check out. The Neat Company offers the NeatDesk for Mac, which is a scanner/software combo that helps move the paper work off one’s desk into their Mac. Neat …
Up for review today I’ve got an excellent printer for those that like to print photos. It’s an all-in-one really, it’s from Epson and it’s the Artisan 730. By the name you’d expect it’s for artists, and you’d be partially right as it’s for anybody who appreciates good quality in a printer and what the …
Today for review I’ve got another PC case, it’s the new on from Raidmax called the Viper. These case features three 120mm cooling fans pre-installed, along with tool-less installation for your hard drive and 5.25” bays. The case also features fold out handles on the side panels for easy removal and holes already there for …
Ok, first review of the New Year and it’s a keyboard. It’s not just any keyboard though, it’s the Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Mobile keyboard from Verbatim. This keyboard is very thin and portable and it features the standard keys along with many special function keys as well. It can be used with Apple devices and many …
For today’s review we will be looking at the Verbatim’s Mini Wireless Mini Wireless SlimBoard which is a slim keyboard and mouse bundle. This low profile keyboard/mouse uses 2.4 Ghz wireless technology along with a Nano wireless receiver. It is a low-priced option for those needing something portable or in a small form factor for …
SRS labs are known for their audio technologies found in numerous consumer products including HDTV’s. In fact the SRS logo can be found on numerous HDTV boxes and stickers affixed to HDTV’s. Recently they have come out with the SRS iWOW 3D which is an audio adapter that attaches to your iPhone, iPod or iPad …
Kingston’s HyperX brand originally garnered its reputation making high-speed memory for PC enthusiasts. During this past year Kingston has been branching the HyperX labeling into other products; most recently with their SSD drives and now with today’s review item – the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0. This USB 3.0 based thumb drive is their fastest model to date. …
Up on the review block today I’ve got another pair of V-Moda headphones that are called the Vibrato Remote. The Vibrato feature an inline remote which has controls for answering calls and controlling music along with a microphone that’s built-in. The build quality of these things is amazing, a lot is made of metal making …
Up for review today I’ve got a Playstation 3 controller, but it’s not just any it’s a special edition Batman Arkham City themed one. The controller is called the Batarang after the famous weapon that Batman uses. It’s not your typical PS3 controller, it’s styled more after an Xbox 360 controller in terms of the …
For today’s review we will be looking at a budget priced in-ear headset from the folks at Genius – the HS-200 Gold. This affordable headset features hands free capability smartphones users; although Genius specifically designed the HS-200 Gold with the iPhone in mind. It includes an inline remote allows for volume control, playing and …
Tablets are the latest and greatest thing this year it seems and when it comes to buying one you’ve got plenty of choices. You can go for very expensive, inexpensive or somewhere in between and today I’ve got the somewhere in between for review today. It comes form a company called Idolian where their motto …
Griffin continues to put out unique iOS device based accessories including today’s review product – the HELO TC. This twin-rotor remote-controlled helicopter uses a free app on the iPhone/iPod Touch to control its flight capability. Unlike the expensive Patriot AR Drone this flyer comes in under $50. What differentiates using the HELO TC from …
True Blood is one of my favorite shows on TV, there’s just something about vampires that I’ve always liked, and no I don’t mean those sappy Twilight ones either. True Blood has done very well and with success comes themed accessories and more, one of them is from V-Moda called the Revamp In-Ear headphones and …
With the plethora of iPhone, iPod and iPad accessories that come across my desk for review it has become a rare occasion that I become excited about an Apple peripheral such as an iPad case. Today’s review item falls into the latter category. OWC was kind enough to send TestFreaks the Newer Technology GripStand …
If your home is like mine then the maxim – “you can never have enough chargers” should ring true. Between the iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads there always seems to be some device in need of charging. XtremeMac helps alleviate this problem with their latest release, the InCharge Sync. This portable compact dock is able to …
"We’re not just a tech company, even though we invent some of the highest technology products in the world. It’s the marriage of that plus the humanities and the liberal arts that distinguishes Apple." This quote came from Steve Jobs describing Apple’s philosophy towards their products. Today’s review item the Griffin Stompbox is an …
Here at TestFreaks we have reviewed the last several Bluetooth headsets from Sound ID finding the quality of their products to be quite good. Just in time for the arrival of the iPhone 4S Sound ID have released their latest Bluetooth headset the Sound ID SIX. It features both internal and external improvements. Externally Sound ID …
Recently while packing and unpacking for a move into my new home office I came to the realization of how much paper clutter occupied my workspace. During my research on how to optimize my work area using sites such as Unpluggd, I came across a product from the aptly named the Neat Company. NeatReceipts for …
The Nintendo 3DS changed the face of handhelds with glasses-free 3D, but that innovation came with a downside. The battery life of the Nintendo 3DS is pretty bad for a handheld gaming system, with everything enabled you’ll be lucky to get a little over three hours of play time and that’s just horrible honestly. Nyko …
In the past setting up a home security system required an expensive outlay for cameras and monitoring equipment and a fair amount of technical knowledge. However a company called Stem has helped make remote room monitoring a simple plug and play matter with the release of their iZON Remote Room Monitor. This is a wireless …
