Archive for category: Accessories

iStabilizer has just released one of the most rugged smartphone car cradles on the market today, and not only have we reviewed it as a general purpose universal phone mount, we even tested its ability to shoot video while on the go!

Late last year, Mitchell reviewed the Atari Arcade Joystick; but since so much has changed in the mobile landscape over the last 11 months–plus the fact that they sent us a second Joystick–I thought I’d throw in my two cents as well!

We spend so much time justifying our tablet purchases. Trying to convince people they aren’t JUST toys. That you can do real work on them.

Well you know what? Tablets are pretty great for playing games. To begin a series of reviews on iPad gaming peripherals, we’re going to start with some old school coin-op action with the Atari Arcade Dock.

I’m a sucker for a decent pair of mid-range headphones.

How do I love Booq bags? Let me count the ways…
Following my reviews of their camera bags, I’m currently using a Python Pack as my primary method for hauling gear during video and audio projects.

However, there are times when you don’t need to outfit a production crew with cameras and lenses, and you might need to carry something just a bit more stylish.

For those times, Booq has the Mamba Courier.

Gadgets come in all shapes and sizes; some serve a broad purpose, while others target a specific market and bring new life to old-school activities. The Behringer Guitar Link is one such device that bridges the gap between your guitar and your digital life–whether it be to jack in your riffs to your PC or Mac, or even on the go with your iPad (Camera Connection Kit required). The Guitar Link is attractive for many reasons. First, it replaces gear that would normally weigh you down a good 50-100lbs when traveling (it fits in a bag as small as a purse). If you’re on-the-go with your guitar you can record from absolutely anywhere – and the benefits don’t stop at portability. Read on, as we take you through the Guitar Link from Behringer.

Let’s face it: Your smartphone videos probably suck.

If only there was some kind of device which could help improve the stability and movement of your videos. You know, so that people watching them wouldn’t get seasick…

Here’s my review of JUST such a product.

Three days with an iPhone 5 may not be the most time in the world to experience everything properly, but, first impressions are just that – first impressions; and here’s what we are paying attention to.

The new iPhone 5 is sexy as hell. I went with black; and until I got a good look at the white variation, I was in heaven – the white version features a beautifyl silver lining which pops and comes across as much classier than the black and slate version. What about the rest?  Read on after the jump.

Perhaps most shocking to me today is that upon delivery of my new iPhone 5, I focused on opening up and plugging in my new Apple EarPods; first impressions mean a lot when it comes to technology like this – and these first impressions are surprising. With previous iPhone upgrades, I simply left the headphones in the box for the next time I needed a pair; but the packaging and design of Apple’s new EarPods just begged to be opened. The small case is ideal for traveling–thin and compact; but what about getting them in the ear? Expecting the typical discomfort of in-ear headphones, these took me by surprise because they not only fit comfortably, but caused no pain after a few minutes of use as I’m accustomed to. The design and work is evident in the EarPods because the sound is actually great; a healthy balance among the highs, mids and lows bring a nice round sound to any type of music without having to dive into the settings. The built-in control is actually in line with the right headphone, making it always accessible no matter where your phone is, plus the microphone is right there as well, meaning sound quality should be good on the other end of the line as well. Overall from design, packaging and audio quality, first impressions are good–and I look forward to spending more time with the EarPods – which is a shocker in itself.

As much as we love our Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones, I realized 2 things after doing my original review:

1. Though at $299 we felt that the P5 was a bargain, that price point may still be a bit high for folks on a budget who still want to experience Bowers & Wilkins audio.

And…

2. While the P5 headphones are quite compact, many consumers are still looking for headphones that are more portable.

Now on the surface, B&W’s C5 in-ear headphones seem like the perfect solution–featuring a lower price ($179.95) as well as a much smaller in-ear form-factor; but the simple truth is that while the C5′s are a fantastic in-ear audio solution, some folks simply prefer on-ear or over-the-ear models. So what did Bowers & Wilkins do? What they always do–they outdid themselves. Read on to learn why the P3 headphones are the perfect compromise…without having to compromise.

It’s not very often that we get to test a Kickstarter project before it’s actually released–but such is the case with the Smarter Stand for iPad. The concept is pretty simple: as cool as Apple’s Smart Cover and Smart Case are, they simply don’t give users enough options when it comes to how many usable positions are created for viewing your iPad; Smarter Stand enhances the functionality of the Apple covers by using small, powerful “clips” that can be positioned at various folding points, greatly increasing the number of available positions and viewing angles. We’ve been playing with the Smarter Stand for the last few days, and guess what? It really works…