Friday, January 13, 2012

Plantronics M155 - Bluetooth Headset White Review





I am always on the lookout for my next daily Bluetooth Headset. The market is flooded with Bluetooth headsets yet finding one that is fashionable and functional is another story. I got a chance to check out Plantronics M155 Bluetooth Headset which is a headset geared toward Android and iPhone users.



The Plantronics M155 comes in shiny black or white with a band of silver which looks perfect for the part to pair with the iPhone 4s. The power switch is on the bottom of the headset, a call button on the side and volume is on the bottom of the unit. Everyone has a different size earlobe so Plantronics includes 3 size ear tips along with the default one. The fit and comfort of the headset is perfect and it's light weight so feels like it's not even in your ear.



Plantronics made the pairing option simple as once you turn on the headset a voice guided pairing with walk you through the process. The Marque sounded wondering when making and receiving calls with clear natural feel in every environment I tried. A cool feature with this headset is you can say answer and it will answer with pressing a button which is great for driving. Plantronics offers an iOS or Android app that is free to use that adds more features to the headset. Vocalyst is a voice service that converts voice to text and can send text messages. In addition Vocalyst can be used to update Facebook and Twitter using your voice.


The Marque is the dream headset for the iPhone. You can pick up a white or black one to match you iPhone 4s. This headset is not just limited to iPhone since it does have an app for Android as well. I found the Marque to be a feature rich headset with great looks and better features.

9.5 Out of 10

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Plantronics M155 - Bluetooth Headset - Retail Packaging - White





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Thursday, January 12, 2012

EFO iPazzport Skype Voice Mini Wireless Keyboard Multi-Touchpad Review



EFO makes these really cool HTPC all-in-one keyboards and keep adding nice features. Their latest release is this EFO iPazzport Skype Voice Mini Wireless Keyboard Multi-Touchpad. The main thing EFO added to this keyboard is a mic for Skype use.




The iPazzport feature a Blackberry style thumb QWERTY keyboard with built in touchpad with mouse buttons. The iPazzport is compatible with Skype, Video/Voice Chat, and other VOIP services. The built in mic allows you to directly talk on the iPazzport and a wired headset is also included in the package.


The iPazzport keyboard works great as a keyboard remote for your HTPC. You can also use the mic and speaker for use with Skype, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger and more. The iPazzport uses RF wireless with dongle to offer 2.4 GHz wireless technology.


The EFO iPazzport Skype Voice Mini Wireless Keyboard is a great multi function device that works great with Desktops, laptops, HTPC, and more. Those who use VOIP like Skype a lot will like this keyboard/Skype phone combination.

9.5 Out of 10

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BBP Industries Mobiband Bluetooth Stereo Headphones Review


I am surprised they're still is not too many Bluetooth Stereo Headphones on the market. The selection and design of Bluetooth headphones are very limited. I got to check out a new kid on the block with the BBP Industries Mobiband Bluetooth Stereo Headphones. The $100 headphones are considered an upgrade from Jaybird Sportsband with a similar design.




The Mobiband has a mic so you can pair these with your iPhone 4s to make and receive calls. The Mobiband Bluetooth headset folds to a compact size which makes them ideal for active people who go to the gym and workout.




I tested the Mobiband with my iPad and iPhone and found that it works great with iOS devices. The headphones make phone calls on the iPhone a pleasure with clear sound. When I listen to music on my iPad I get a good amount of bass from the headphones. In addition this headset features Siri and Voice Control functions.


The BBP Industries Mobiband Bluetooth Stereo Headphones is hands down the best Bluetooth headphones on the market that can also make calls with the built in mic. The design is nice and compact and excellent when I run on the treadmill. Those who want sporty headphones that is also affordable and has Bluetooth and good bass should look at the BBP Industries Mobiband Bluetooth Stereo Headphones.

9.5 Out of 10

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BBP Mobiband Folding Bluetooth Stereo Headphones with Mic, Compare to Jaybird Sportsband, Compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPad2, iPod Touch, and Android Smartphones




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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive 8GB Review


The iPad and iPhone 4s lack of SD card make it easy to fill up the internal storage. This is why a product like the Maxell AirStash comes in handy. The Maxell AirStash is a wireless 8GB of storage that you connect through wifi.


The AirStash looks like a large flash drive which it is. The Airstash comes in black with accents of neon green and mostly made of hard plastic. The AirStash has a built in battery which you can recharge by connecting it to the computer.





The AirStash in your own personal server to fill up with movies, music, mp3's, documents, podcast and more. The AirStash app allows you to view your files on your iOS device. An alternative is to click the power/seek button on the AirStash, connect to the AirStash wireless network, start Safari and type in Airstash.net. You will now be able to see all the files on your iPad/iPhone. I played a movie off the AirStash and it played fine, in addition music and viewing documents also work great.


AirStash is a great device to add 8GB (up to 64GB formatted to FAT32) of content to your iOS device. I mainly used the AirStash for movies, music, and photos and use the internal memory in my iPad for apps. It is a great combination to pair the AirStash with your iOS device. Until Apple decides to add an SD slot to their devices, AirStash is the best solution to add content to your device.

10 Out of 10

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Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive A02 8GB - Black/Green




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Monday, January 9, 2012

Samsung Blu-Ray Combo Internal 12XReadable and DVD-Writable Drive with Lightscribe SH-B123L/BSBP Review


I wanted to play Blu-Ray movies but did not have a player. I thought about my options of buying a PS3 or dedicated Blu-Ray Player but that would take up space that I did not have. This is why I came to the conclusion that I wanted to add a Blu-Ray drive to my existing Desktop PC. Samsung has always worked great for me so I chose the Samsung Blu-Ray Combo Internal 12XReadable and DVD-Writable Drive with Lightscribe SH-B123L/BSBP.




The Samsung Blu-Ray drive uses a Sata Cable to connect to your PC so make sure you have one available. Most modern PC's should have Sata which also is used for the hard drive. Samsung includes everything in the box to get started including sata cable, screws, Combo Drive, manual and software. The drive has a mirror finish plate on the front of the drive and blue LED to give it an edgier cool look to it.




The Samsung Blu-Ray Drive can read Blu-Ray with speeds up to 12x speed, and burn DVD's and CD's. Samsung bundles the drive with PowerDVD's suite of software. I watched several Blu-Ray discs, burns some DVD's, and burn some CD-R's and everything works amazingly well.



The Samsung Blu-Ray Combo Internal 12XReadable and DVD-Writable Drive with Lightscribe SH-B123L/BSBP is a simple way to start watching Blu-Ray Movies on your PC. It is easy to use, fast read times, good looking drive, and at an affordable price makes it a fantastic buy. I would recommend you buy from a name you trust like Samsung rather than buy a cheap drive that will likely not last.

9.5 Out of 10

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Samsung Blu-Ray Combo Internal 12XReadable and DVD-Writable Drive with Lightscribe SH-B123L/BSBP




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Saturday, January 7, 2012

StarTech Mini DisplayPort to VGA Video Adapter Converter Review


I am a first time Mac buyer having recently purchased a Mac Mini. The 2011 Mac Mini has a HDMI out and Thunderbolt (Backward compatible with Mini DisplayPort) out for a display. The Mac Mini does include a HDMI to DVI Adapter but since this is a second computer I plan on using an older LCD monitor. This is when I found the StarTech Mini DisplayPort to VGA Video Adapter.




I did not want to buy an expensive Apple display when I could reuse an LCD or CRT with my new Mac Mini. The Apple Thunderbolt Display costs near $1000 while the StarTech Mini DisplayPort to VGA Video Adapter only costs $32.99 which is a major savings. I'm sure many people have an old monitor lying around in their basement having no use.



The StarTech Mini DisplayPort to VGA Video Adapter simply attaches to the Thunderbold/Mini Display output built into the Mac and then connects to the LCD/CRT monitor by VGA. The adapter require no additional steps so you can get up and running in minutes.


Purchasing the StarTech Mini DisplayPort to VGA is the best decision I made. I save money by not buying an additional monitor and get use out of an old monitor that was just taking up space. I highly recommend this adapter for its ease of use and plug and play capabilities.

10 Out of 10

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