Lacie's iamaKey Review
Design:
Lacie’s new iamaKey promises to be shock-proof, scratch-proof and water resistant. And the iamaKey does indeed have a sturdy design – just like a real key. It’s also got a silver metallic finish like ordinary keys and thus it will easily blend in unassumingly on your key chain.
The iamaKey feels like it will withstand the riggers of everyday use much better than your average plastic USB key, and it seems like it will also have a longer shelf life than ordinary USB keys. The iamaKey is definitely a USB key for the clumsier amongst us or those that work and play too hard for their poor little flash drive’s own good. The iamaKey also come with a little see-through plastic cap to cover the part the USB connector, the cap fits snuggly, but we imagine that it can be easily forgotten or left behind because it’s so small and see-through. And by the time we actually got to writing this review, we had already misplaced the cap.
Performance:
Lacie claims read speeds of up to 30MB/s and write speeds up to 10MB/s. In real world tests we got consistent 10MB/s read and write speeds on average when transferring video files on to the iamaKey. Below are the Xbench’s results. We also noticed that the iamaKey heated up significantly during use.
Conclusion:
If you’re in the market for a USB key that is quirky, rugged, and affordable – look no further. Lacie’s iamaKey comes in 2 capacities – of 4GB or 8GB and it comes standard with a 2 year warranty. The 4GB version retails for $17.99 and the 8GB is $27.99.
The Good:
Adorable design, more rugged than your average USB key, affordable
The bad:
USB connector cap is easy to misplace
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Hands On: Stereo Bluetooth and IPhone 3.0 Update
Plantronics BackBeat 903 Stereo Bluetooth
Features:
- Altec Lansing sound technology for Hi-Def music
- Dual-Mic Audio IQ Noise Canceling for Clear Calls
- Bass-Boost feature enriches Stereo Sound
- OpenMic button brings in the outside world
- 3-way adjustment for a comfortable, stable fit
- Flexible design quickly folds up for storage
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
AUTOSEAL® Stainless Steel Mug
(Vacuum Insulated) 
Never spill another drop! 100% spill- and leak-proof mug uses exclusive AUTOSEAL® technology to prevent accidental spills. Press button to sip, and release button to automatically seal. This self-sealing lid technology combined with double-wall, vacuum-insulated steel provides exceptional temperature retention. Beverages stay hot for 4 hours or cold for 12 hours.
Benefits:
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
Dimensions: 3.6"L x 7.9"H x 3.3"W
Never spill another drop! 100% spill- and leak-proof mug uses exclusive AUTOSEAL® technology to prevent accidental spills. Press button to sip, and release button to automatically seal. This self-sealing lid technology combined with double-wall, vacuum-insulated steel provides exceptional temperature retention. Beverages stay hot for 4 hours or cold for 12 hours.
Benefits:
- Patented AUTOSEAL® lid is 100% leak-proof and 100% spill-proof.
- Drinking made easy! Press to sip. Release to seal. AUTOSEAL® automatically seals between sips to ensure no spills.
- Vacuum-insulated technology keeps beverages hot for 4 hours, and cold for 12 hours.
- Contoured body makes this mug easy to hold and easy on the eyes.
- Will hold up to 16 oz. of your favorite beverage and fits most standard car cupholders.
- Constructed with a double wall and stainless steel inside and out for maximum performance.
- BPA free.
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
Dimensions: 3.6"L x 7.9"H x 3.3"W
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Electronic Rock Guitar T-shirt
Electronic Rock Guita T-shirt is a Totally Playable Instrumet
If you thought the T-qualizer was cool, you’ll be blown away by the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt. The shirt has a fully playable guitar built in to it, complete with a mini amp that attaches to your belt. We’re talking all the major chords here. You can strum by waving the included magnetic pick over the strings. The volume goes up to 11 and the amp comes with an adjustable tone knob. You can pick up the Electronic Rock Guitar T-shirt for $29.99 at ThinkGeek. Check out the full video of the shirt in action after the jump.
Can be purchased from www.thingeek.com
Here at ThinkGeek were just wishing for a fully playable guitar built into a t-shirt when along came the Pixie of ROCK... she wailed with face melting guitar solo and *POOF* there it was in our hands... The Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt. We turned on the mini amp, cranked the volume to 11 and started to rock. As the Pixie explained, the Electronic Guitar Shirt is incredibly easy to play because each button on the neck is a major chord. She went on to mention how you can play dozens of classic rock songs with very little skill. However she warned us never to use the Guitar Shirt for evil lest, we are prepared to summon the Demon of Rock and duel to the death for musical supremacy.
Product Features
Belt out your favorite rock tunes on this t-shirt based real playable electric guitar
Great real rock sound
Play all major chords
Strum by waving the included magnetic pick over the strings
Mini guitar amp speaker clips to your belt
Volume goes to 11
Adjustable tone knob
Electronic components are easily removed from the shirt for washing
Includes two magnetic picks
Picks stick to speaker grill for easy storage
Requires 4 x AAA Batteries. Not included
Now you can purchase one of these fine Electronic Rock Guitar Shirts and get a little wearable ROCK magic for yourself. The Electronic Guitar Shirt is not a toy that plays pre-canned musical riffs, it is a real musical instrument that allows you to play your favorite songs and sound great doing it. All major chords are recorded from a real electric guitar, and the included magnetic pick allows you to strum just like you would a real guitar. The included mini amp clips to your belt and gets plenty loud with great sounding amplification circuitry. The tone knob on the amp lets you adjust the sound just like a real guitar.
If you thought the T-qualizer was cool, you’ll be blown away by the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt. The shirt has a fully playable guitar built in to it, complete with a mini amp that attaches to your belt. We’re talking all the major chords here. You can strum by waving the included magnetic pick over the strings. The volume goes up to 11 and the amp comes with an adjustable tone knob. You can pick up the Electronic Rock Guitar T-shirt for $29.99 at ThinkGeek. Check out the full video of the shirt in action after the jump.
Can be purchased from www.thingeek.com
Here at ThinkGeek were just wishing for a fully playable guitar built into a t-shirt when along came the Pixie of ROCK... she wailed with face melting guitar solo and *POOF* there it was in our hands... The Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt. We turned on the mini amp, cranked the volume to 11 and started to rock. As the Pixie explained, the Electronic Guitar Shirt is incredibly easy to play because each button on the neck is a major chord. She went on to mention how you can play dozens of classic rock songs with very little skill. However she warned us never to use the Guitar Shirt for evil lest, we are prepared to summon the Demon of Rock and duel to the death for musical supremacy.
Product Features
Belt out your favorite rock tunes on this t-shirt based real playable electric guitar
Great real rock sound
Play all major chords
Strum by waving the included magnetic pick over the strings
Mini guitar amp speaker clips to your belt
Volume goes to 11
Adjustable tone knob
Electronic components are easily removed from the shirt for washing
Includes two magnetic picks
Picks stick to speaker grill for easy storage
Requires 4 x AAA Batteries. Not included
Now you can purchase one of these fine Electronic Rock Guitar Shirts and get a little wearable ROCK magic for yourself. The Electronic Guitar Shirt is not a toy that plays pre-canned musical riffs, it is a real musical instrument that allows you to play your favorite songs and sound great doing it. All major chords are recorded from a real electric guitar, and the included magnetic pick allows you to strum just like you would a real guitar. The included mini amp clips to your belt and gets plenty loud with great sounding amplification circuitry. The tone knob on the amp lets you adjust the sound just like a real guitar.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Skin Tops
www.mycaddy.com
Product Description
Skins™ ICE long sleeve top has been specifically designed to give you freedom of movement during activity while keeping you cool in warm weather. The Skins ICE long sleeve top incorporates our CROM (Complete Range of Motion) technology which uses specifically placed motio tech panels in the shoulder and chest area. Therapeutic gradient compression across your torso and arms improves core stability, muscle awareness and proprioception, while a UPF50+ rating ensures protection from the sun.
Skins™ ICE combines our proven BioAceleration Technology™ with Microencapsulation Technology (MET) providing you with all the features and benefits of the Skins™ sport range with the extra benefit of keeping you cool when the weather heats up.
iceBOOST
Each pair of Skins ICE long sleeve top comes with a can of iceBOOST so you can boost the cooling effect whenever you need to.
Additional benefits of Skins™ ICE include:
• Flowmesh panel under the arms maximum breathability
• Seamless knit panels on the inner elbows provide maximum breathability and comfort
• Seamless knit panel at the lower back provides maximum comfort and breathability
• Inducing a cool feeling without physically ccooling your muscles during exercise
• Antibacterial treatments preventing odour
• Releasing a refreshing menthol aroma triggering cool thoughts and easy breathing
• reducing lactic acid build-up, increasing muscle oxygenation and enhancing circulation
• focusing muscle power
• moisture management wicking
• optimising body temperature in warm or cool conditions
• 50+ UV protection
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Rick Steve's Travel Store
http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=8&id=139
Convertible Carry-On $99.95
Designed for maximum comfort & capacity
Carry it on the plane, or check it
Converts from backpack to suitcase
Tough, lightweight, expandable
Smart Design: Our Convertible Carry-On bag has 2 full length pockets, one of which is conveniently accessed from the side. Larger U-shaped openings for the upper and lower pockets provide easy access; padded grab handles and breathable mesh lumbar panel are comfortable over the long haul. Each rich color features black accent trim.
Convertible and Expandable: Featured in Rick Steves’ TV shows, our Convertible Carry-On is the most versatile carry-on bag you'll find — at an unbeatable price.
Carry-On-Friendly: Measuring 9" x 21" x 14" and weighing just 3 lbs, it fits within most airlines' carry-on guidelines.
Big, Strong, Practical: Constructed of rugged, water-resistant high-density polyester, it features a large 2500 cubic-inch main compartment, three handy outside pockets, a full length/width side access pocket, and a new toggle-tight mesh water bottle pocket.
Extra Capacity: Whenever you need more room, pull open the full-perimeter expando-zipper, and its capacity jumps to 3000 cubic inches.
Handy Extras: It includes a pair of mesh bags for smaller items, and a clip-in security pouch (which you can also clip inside your Appenzell or Civita Day Pack).
Packing Light and Right: This bag is one of the lightest full-size carry on bags available due to the fact that it contains no frame. For best results and extended carrying comfort, we recommend our Packing Cube Set as an essential packing aid. When used with the two internal and four external cinch-tight compression straps, packing cubes will help to maintain the structure of the bag and distribute the load much more evenly across the back.
On Your Back: It easily converts from a smart-looking suitcase to a versatile backpack, with comfortably-curved, air mesh-lined shoulder straps, waistbelt and back panel.
As a Suitcase: When you want to use it as a suitcase (or check it as luggage in "expanded" mode), the straps and waistbelt safely tuck away in the back. Handy D-rings give you the choice of adding our optional Over-the-Shoulder Strap.
Great Colors: Choose from black, slate, blue spruce — plus new copper and sage! Imported.
Your Choice: This bag does NOT have wheels. Our Autobahn Rolling Backpack can be rolled or carried on your back. Our 21" Roll-Aboard rolls exclusively.
Be Aware: New fees for checked luggage (and fears of lost luggage) are causing many travelers to increase what they carry on board, overwhelming the cabin luggage capacity of some flights. As a result, airline personnel are sometimes rejecting carry-on bags that comply with published regulations. Always check with your airline to confirm carry-on restrictions, and prepare to check your bag if asked.
Rave Reviews:
"I've always been a fan of Steves' travel luggage, which is frill-free, built to take abuse, and actually looks like it was designed by a traveler.
— John Flinn, Travel Editor, San Francisco Chronicle
I recently bought the re-designed Convertible Carry-On. I am so proud of my accomplishment to carry only a backpack to Italy. I found it to be very comfortable as I trekked and walked and ran from the Isle of Capri up to Lake Como on a 17 day trip. I am a 65 year old traveling woman and other women my age would stop me and say, ‘How long have you been traveling with your backpack?’ I enthusiastically told them how many days and told them to 'try it...you can do it.' I must say I came to regard my backpack as a traveling companion of sorts. I wholeheartedly recommend the Convertible Carry-On for folks who want a less stressful way to travel. Thanks, Rick for re-designing this backpack!!"
— Charlotte Blume, customer from Athens, GA
Monday, October 19, 2009
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