Klipsch iGroove Reviews

Klipsch iGroove snazzy new iPod speaker, the Klipsch iGroove, has a couple of tricks yet to appear on other brands’ compact power speaker systems. First off, it comes with a pair of two-way speakers (woofer and tweeter), whereas most iPod-inspired alternatives rely on a single, small woofer per channel. Within the Klipsch iGroove’s compact dimensions, Klipsch iGroove engineers installed a stereo pair of 2.5-inch woofers and 1-inch horn-loaded tweeters that focus the treble sound up toward the listening position. A set of volume up/down buttons and an on/off switch are the unit’s only controls. The Klipsch iGroove is available in both matte-silver finish and high-gloss black, called the Klipsch iGroove HG.

Klipsch iGroove

The Klipsch iGroove comes with a handy mini-remote that adjusts the volume and your iPod’s play/pause functions, as well as changes tracks on your playlists. Like the Bose SoundDock, the Klipsch iGroove can accept any iPod with a dock connector. Full-size iPods, including the video-enabled fifth-generation iPod, fit snugly, thanks to an adjustable backrest. An adapter is included for older iPod Mini models, and Klipsch iGroove has begun bundling adapters for the iPod Nano as well. If you bought the early versions of the Klipsch iGroove that lack the Nano adapter, just call Klipsch iGroove customer support, who’ll ship one to you for free. Don’t own an iPod? Read more at allitreview.com

 

Harmon Kardon’s iPod Bridge Reviews

Harmon Kardon’s iPod BridgeThe thought of being able to select music on the Harmon Kardon’s iPod Bridge from across the room has always intrigued me. I mean – come on now – most of us have a lineup of remote controls on the coffee table for a TV, Cable box, DVD player and ourreceiver. Until now, the iPod was stuck in its own land of “wheel control” consisting of clicking and turning when you needed to find Van Halen down at the bottom of your list.

Harmon Kardon’s iPod Bridge

Harmon Kardon’s iPod Bridge

But thanks to  Harmon Kardon’s iPod Bridge slickly designed Bridge iPod docking station, you can now select music with your AVR 40 Series receiver remote either on a TV screen or directly on the receiver display itself. Read more at allitreview.com

 

i-Tech Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard Review

Bluetooth Virtual keyboard

Bluetooth Virtual keyboard (BT- VKB) Product Specifications Keyboard Projection Light source: Red diode laser Keyboard layout: 63 key / full sized QWERTY layout Keyboard size: 295 x 95mm projected keyboard size Keyboard position: 60mm from VKB unit Required Projection surface: Non-reflective, opaque flat surface Visibility: Good contrast up to 600 lux ambient illumination Keystroke Sensor Ambient illumination: Works under all standard indoor illuminations up to 600 lux Detection: rate Up to 400 characters per minute Detection algorithm: Multiple keystroke support Effective keystroke: Approximately 2mm Operating surface: Any firm flat surface with no protrusions greater than 1mm Bluetooth. Read more at allitreview.com

 

Cowon A2 30 GB Review

So I finally got one! Cowon A2 30 was about $380 from Newegg.com.

Upon opening it, the player is safely packaged (very well, I might add) inside a case…

All extras were there… incl. leather case and strap. The tech specs are found here…

What was the first thing I did, you ask?! Well, Cowon is well-known for frequently updating firmwares for their devices!  So I did just that! I upgraded to the latest version 1.61C, another painless thing to do. You unzip it to the top level of the directory. Reboot holding down lever and power button. Wait and voila!

What was important to me is > 20 GB storage, both audio AND video playback. So the fact that this player comes with 4″ 480×272 res. 16.7 million color LCD was very nice!  Cowon A2 30 also has the ability to be a photo viewer (also being able to be a USB HOST to download picsand such!), an FM tuner, and (currently useless) DMB TV broadcasting… Another nice feature is the voice recording capability with the mic built-in. While its performance of S/N isn’t great (noticeable noise), it was fun to play with my kids and record them singing songs. Cowon A2 30 convenient and sure even my onboard sound recording is better than this but kids are more willing to sing around this cutey!;)

Cowon A2 30

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InvisibleSHIELD Device Protector Review

InvisibleSHIELD Device Protector is like a screen protector film but for your whole device. What this means is that you can protect your device from knocks and scratches but without having to hide it in a case.

In the pack you get the actual InvisibleSHIELD Device Protector film pre-cut for the device you have purchased it for, a small squirty-bottle of solution (they call it SHIELDSpray) and a small piece of plastic (referred to as a squeegee).

As I have both an iPod Nano and a Treo 650 phone I was kindly supplied with InvisibleSHIELD Device Protector for both devices.

 

InvisibleSHIELD Device Protector

The idea is that you peel the InvisibleSHIELD Device Protector off its backing, liberally spray both sides with SHIELDSpray, place on the device and slide it into the right place before using the supplied plastic squeegee to remove excess liquid and bubbles from underneath. You then wipe dry and leave to “set” (The instructions recommend leaving for 24 hours but I challenge anyone to leave their phone and\or iPod alone for that long!!) Read more at allitreview.com

 

Wicked Laser Review

Wicked Laser One of the best things about running the coolest gadgets site is that we sometimes get sent cool gadgets to  review and test. We’ve just received are favourite review piece so far, courtesy of one of our sponsors, Wicked Lasers, who sent us a cool (or should that be hot) Extreme Nexus 95 mW Laser Pointer.

Wicked Laser

The Nexus is a pricey piece of kit, costing a hefty $369.99 but for that you do get a very high quality bit of kit. The specs for our laser are: Read more at allitreview.com

 

Samsung Messager III

Samsung Messager III Call them the decent messaging phones with the annoying name, the Samsung Messagerseries marches on at MetroPCS. The prepaid carrier by now has open us with the Messager and Messager II, and now it offers its third model, the Messager III.

Even if you’d guess theMessager III to offer a solid update over its predecessors, the reality is a bit different. Its 1.3-megapixel camera is in fact a lower from the 2.0-megapixel handgun on the Messager II, and it doesn’t offer any facial appearance that we haven’t seen previous to. Opportunely, its point is changed, but that’s not enough to make it stand out. We also had some performance complaints, but it’s not a terrible device by any rate. And it’s just $89 after a $30 mail-in discount and without a contract.

Point
We’re glad that Samsung at least made an try to alter the Samsung Messager III point. It’s not quite as blocky as the earlier handsets, even if it lacks some of the sturdiness that we found on the Messager II. The consequence is a practically slick and simple-to-use device with a spacious upright. It’s not showy, but it works.

The Samsung Messager III measures 4.59 inches long by 2.11 inches wide by 0.57 inchthick and weighs 3.7 ounces. The black-and-blue color machinate is austere, yet pleasing, and the charming lines give it a comfortable feel in the hand. As we mentioned, the Samsung Messager III doesn’t feel quite as well-built as the Messager II, but it should stand up to regular bumps and bruises.

 

The Messager III’s point is all about the basics.

 

 

The QVGA sight measures 2.5 inches and chains 262,000 sign (320×240 pixels). The resolutions won’t blow you away, of way, but most all–from the graphics to photos to the user-friendly menus–shows up well. Also, even if it lacks the touch cover we found on U.S. Cellular’sSamsung Messager Touch, we don’t mind at all, taking into account we weren’t fans of that models’ resistive sight in the first place. Read more at allitreview.com