Review: PowerMat Wireless Charging System

This is a video review from our Monthly Guest Reviewer Tony Bowers (aka UncleTone99).

Video Review: SGP Silke case

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Nice inexpensive case with some good added extras in the box: SGP Steinheil Screen shield, Apple Logo protector and cleaning cloth. Protects against scratches. Very smooth premium silicone that is not a lint magnet.
Cons: Does not really protect against drops, no shock protection, not really for the hardcore case aficionado.
Overall: Overall the SGP Silke is a inexpensive case priced at $17.99 and when you consider they include an SGP Steinheil Screen shield and a Logo protector it becomes a good value. If you are looking for a case to protect against scratches  this is the case for you but if you want a more durable case that will give you more drop protection I would consider a different case.

You can purchase the SGP Silke in 7 different colors for $17.99 by visiting the SGP website by clicking here.

JBL On-Time 400iHD

Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Pros: Great Audio Potential, HD Radio, 5 alarm presets, classy design
Cons: Does not sound good with iPod/iPhone, No preset for alarm level, Buttons not responsive enough
Overall: JBL has produce a potentially great sounding product. Unfortunately unless you have some basic EQing knowledge the true potential of this system can not be met. The HD Radio sounds fantastic, and being able to Tag songs to purchase later on iTunes is a fantastic feature. For $200  I did expect more from the iPod enabled sound and would only seriously look at this device due to being packaged with the HD Radio.

You can purchase this product from multiple JBL online retailers.

Video Review: iClooly Alumistand

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros:Nice small compact stand with great Apple style
Cons:No Cut out for ringer vibe switch
Overall: A great small stand at an affordable price. A must have Apple fans.

iClooly Alumistand can be purchased at pyramidistribution.com for $ 29.90

Live Coverage of Apple’s Keynote

Join us Live at 1pm eastern time 10am pacific time.  We will keep you up to date on all the happenings from the Yerba Center for the Arts in San Francisco.  Tablet, iPhone, carrier contracts, iPhone OS?  We will find out together and have some great conversation, even do some GIVEAWAYS!!!  Click here to be brought to our stickam page.

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Video Review: Blink Croma Snow Silver Case

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Comes with screen protector and protector for the exposed Apple logo on back.
Cons: Minimal protection.
Overall: The Blink case provides minimal protection to your iPhone but if all you need is a good cover for the back of your phone then this is the case for you. It has a nice finish and it’s all aluminum.

You can purchase this product directly from Blink case’s website for $29.99.

Video Review: Jaybird Bluetooth Headphones

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Great Bluetooth headphones that work very nicely with your iPhone but can also be paired with other Bluetooth devices.  Can be used for stereo audio or for phone calls. High quality with a great fit and finish.
Cons: Since the iPhone only supports A2DP Bluetooth, (and not AVRCP) the user must forward tracks manually on the iPhone or via voice control.
Overall: Jaybird does it again with another great pair of headphones.  The SB1 Sportsband Bluetooth headphones cut the wire and provide a great listening experience with booming bass.  The SB1’s don’t disappoint on phone calls either; very clear calls and friends on the end said the call was crisp.  When a phone call comes in your music will fade and after the call it returns to listening volume.  Jaybird also has great customer service and warranties their headphones for life against sweat or rain damage.

The Jaybird SB1 Bluetooth Sportsband Headset retails for $89 and can be purchased directly from the Jaybird website.

Apple Event: Rumor Round Up

Wednesday is the day, another Apple event; another slew of rumors surrounding the impending release of new and updated product line-ups. Naturally, the majority of the rumors this year surround the highly anticipated Mac Tablet, leaving many other imminent updates overlooked, or all together forgotten about.  February has often catered in updates to most the Mac lineup, ranging from simple hardware upgrades, to new sleek exteriors.

This year Apple has left only a handful of products untouched, up until now. The iMac, Mac Mini, and MacBook all saw updates late October, and will likely be left untouched until later in the year. The products desperately due for updates include: Macbook Pro, Mac Pro, Macbook Air, and the Apple Cinema Display. Below shows the current rumors surrounding each of these products, and likely upgrades that will be seen this Wednesday.

AT&T loses exclusivity of iPhone:

With 2010 being the year many expected Apple to move the iPhone to multiple networks the time has never been better. AT&T has become embarrassed lately by their networks inability to handle the data hungry iPhone crowd, and with their exclusive deal rumored to run out in 2010 expect to see Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint finally enter the era of the iPhone, my money is on Verizon. Read the rest of this entry »

Video Review: Uncommon Case

This case can be purchased for $39.95 from GetUncommon.com