Video Review: Case-Mate Hybrid Tough Case

This is a video review by our Guest Reviewer Ashley (aka Ashley3G)

Video Review: iKit Tribal

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Nice design, quality construction, mirror screen shield included, rubberized outer band.
Cons: Some remains of flash on the hole of the vibrate button cutout, a bit on the expensive side.
Overall: The iKit Tribal is a solid case with good design attributes, a classy tribal design on the back that allows the Apple Logo to shine through gives this case a unique attribute in a sea of dull cases.  I would have liked to see this case priced a bit more affordable.  If the price and the manufacturing process cleaned up the little bit of flash around the vibrate button the rating would be a bit higher.  This case and a ton of other cool stuff is available directly from iKit.

Click here to be directed there.  The tribal case retails for $30.00.

Review: XGear Touge Special Edition Case

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Adequate impact absorption, fold back bottom to dock, double protection with the plastic carbon fiber back
Cons: A little pricey, Small gaps between top and bottom piece, plastic on back pulls up on edges
Overall: This case is pretty cool if you’re into the import racing scene.  The included mirror screen protector finishes the look, but this case is on the pricey side at $40.  I recommend this case to a select few, not for everyone.  I like the carbon fiber look and the red stands out.

This case can be purchased on xgearlive.com

Opera Mini 5 coming to iPhone?

The Opera Mini web browser app has been submitted to Apple for approval. Opera is claiming speeds of up to 6 times faster than Apple’s Safari on the iPhone; I’m sure Apple isn’t thrilled to hear that. Hopefully we’ll see an approval for this app so we can have an alternative to Safari for web browsing. Come on Firefox, where’s your iPhone version?

Video Review: Scosche reviveLITE II

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Smaller form factor, lower price, includes additional USB port on side
Cons: If your iPhone is in a case, you may have to remove it to before using.
Overall: Scosche made some big improvements to the reviveLITE with this second version. I like how the design is more centralized and not side-arm like the older version. The biggest surprise is that Scosche has decided to drop the price as well, which is not something you see from most companies, usually you have to pay a premium for newer products.

You can purchase this product directly from Scosche for $24.99.

Video Review: Duracell Instant Charger Battery

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Charges MANY electronic devices with a USB, Very slim design for power on the go
Cons: 1150MaH is on the small side
Overall: This is a great solution for charging while on the go.  Completely charges in about an hour and charges your device in about the same time.  Great for that extra boost of battery when nowhere near a charging outlet.  Fits great in a shirt pocket or back pants pocket and you can hardly notice it’s there.  Looks like a Duracell battery with the copper top!  The price is great at $30 and the fact that you can buy it at most retailers makes the Duracell Instant Charge Battery a product you can’t go without!

Video Review: Monster Beats Solo HD

Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Pros: Superb sound quality (great for all genres but metal), extremely comfortable, good passive noise isolation
Cons: Price, Build quality could be better for the price tag.
Overall: These really shocked me. The sound quality really works for all genres due to the even levels throughout the bass, mids, and highs. The cushioning ear cups and headband makes this a pair of headphones that you can listen to for a good extended period without any pain. Only down side is I wish the ear cups felt more sturdy, and the price wasn’t $230.

You can purchase this product from BeatsByDre.com for $229

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Video Review: Vaja iVolution case

Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Very nice quality case, nice genuine leather, durable, cutouts make headphone/buttons easy to access
Cons: Extremely pricey, belt clip does not lock into position, top isn’t protected
Overall: This case is really nice, but I don’t think it’s worth $90. There are many leather cases on the market currently, and as Vaja might have initially stood out among the pack, many other case companies have stepped up their game making a $35 leather case equally as nice as this $90.

This case can be purchased on VajaCases.com

2 Min App Review: Knife Toss

Rating: 4 out of 5
Pros: Great replay value for the price of $1, Quick and easy play, not complicated or involved
Cons: Feels a little repetitive, I would like to hear more music like carnival or circus style. Clowns scare me!

Overall: This is a must buy, perfect game on the go, open feint enabled makes this app a winner!

You can check out knife toss in iTunes for $.99. Click here to be brought here to the app store page.