Koala iPad Mount

PRE-PODUCTION RATING

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Specific for the iPad & iPad 2, solid mounting, iPad 2 will fit with a slim case, relatively inexpensive, hold iPad a bit forward in order to allow your fingers behind iPad for easy grabbing, 3M strips lend to easy movability and mare free installation.
Cons: The retail price is on the high end for me but still affordable.  The kickstarter pre-order price of $10 is an outstanding value.  HURRY KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN ENDS JANUARY 29, 2012.
Overall: Another great offering from Dockem. The Koala for the iPads mounts them securely just about anywhere. With the implementation of the universally available 3M Strips your not committed to leaving the Koala in one place and don’t mare the surface they are attached too.

You can check out the Koala on the Dockem website and head on over to their Kickstarter Campaign to not only support production but get your own Koala at a significant discount.

Free App Of The Day: My Paper Plane 3

Grab stars and rack up massive combos as you guide your paper plane through exciting 3D environments. Celebrate holidays with 50% off regular price! Limited time offer, gift this app to your friends and family! Take to the sky with retina display graphics, original music and easy, ultra accurate tilt controls. Breeze through the game on easier levels or attempt to earn your place among the best on the harder ones with online achievements and leader boards.

FEATURES
* Dynamically generated levels.
* Awesome power-ups.
* Many fun, unique locales. (more coming soon!)
* Many planes and other vehicles to choose from.
* Exhilarating feeling of flight.
* Incredibly fluid motion.
* Easy, ultra-accurate controls.
* Medals and Achievements.
* Online Leaderboards.
* Retina Display Support.

The third installment of the multi-platform hit series My Paper Plane finally lands on iOS, sporting tremendously improved visuals and taking the ultra-fun gameplay up a few notches. Discover the joy of flight that millions of players world-wide experienced already.

Available in the iPhone App Store.

Video Review: Pinlo United Case

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros:Great aluminum design, Very sturdy bumper case
Cons: Affects signal a little
Overall: A very nice aluminum number style case with great look and fit, Comes with two changeable fronts which is a nice bonus. A very nice design and feel only issue with this case is slight signal loss.

Pinlo United Case can be purchased at thePinlo.com for $ 32.95

Sena Leather Folio iPad 2 Case

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Excellent quality leather and craftsmanship.
Cons: Slightly pricier than most leather folios.
Overall: This is so far one of my favorite leather folio style cases for the iPad 2. I’ve been test it out for a while and it definitely holds up. Not only does it look very executive and professional but it does a great job of protecting your iPad 2. I liked it so much that I’m awarding it our Editors’ Choice Award.

This case can be purchased for $99 at SenaCases.com

Cygnett Apollo Hybrid Case

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Super matte finish, soft rubber interior, easy to get out with the bottom “tongue”, the price is right at under $30, soon to come in a variety of colors, feels great in the hand, no flash bounce back.
Cons: The button piece near the 30 pin has a slight sag.
Overall: The Cygnett Apollo case for the iPhone 4 and 4S is a solid case under $30 and it definitely rivals that of higher priced offerings from other companies.  The only reason this case doesn’t get a perfect score is because of the minor sag at the bottom, emphasis on minor.  Cygnett has really impressed me with their diligence and innovation over the past year and they have certainly become a legit force in the accessory market.  They have listened to what their customers have been asking for and it has obviously served them well.  I look forward to reviewing more of their cases, but in the meantime the Apollo gets my editor’s Choice Award.

You can pick up the Cygnett Apollo and any other Cygnett product from www.Cygnett.com.

CES 2012: iHome Boom Box

Cool new products from iHome at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Go check out all their offerings at www.iHomeAudio.com

Speck Candyshell Grip

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Speck quality, thinner and wider, no slip grip, easy to get on and off, cool colors, raised rubber keeps the case from scratching on the back.
Cons: Pricey at $34.95, the rubber grips are a tradeoff to easy slide in and out of pockets.
Overall: The Speck Candyshell Grip is a nice addition to the Candyshell family with a bit of a different feel. The Grip is a bit thinner than other Candyshells and a bit wider so there is a distinctive feel to the case.  The rubber grips add extra hold and are ideal for gaming, texting and just keeping your phone where it is supposed to be.  With the raised rubber grips the spine no longer has an issue with scratching but the tradeoff is less of easy slide in and out of the pockets.

You can pick up the Speck Candyshell Grip from many outlets but the easiest way to to just head on over to www.SpeckProducts.com and take advantage of free shipping on all US orders.

CustomBuds Earphones Version 2

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Completely customizable low priced earphones
Cons: None
Overall: CustomBuds have really stepped up their game in improving their original earphones. I have to say that the first version of these earphones were torture to test out because the audio was so muffled and bad, but CustomBuds didn’t just sit on their laurels. They updated the drivers in the earphones and now they sound great. I think for the price that they are a great buy, especially when you’re able to pick out the colors of every part of the earphones.

If you’re interested in purchasing the CustomBuds for $30, you can do so on their website.
Stay Tuned for a Give-Away with two winners getting their own pair of CustomBuds.

AKG GHS1 Xbox 360 Gaming Headset

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Excellent build quality and look as well as overall sound and experience
Cons: Cord on the adapter is extremely long and needs a way to control the Game Sound so that chatting can be heard better.
Overall: AKG, one of the worlds most recognized headphone manufacturers brings gaming to a whole new level.  The AKG GHS1 is their gaming headphones that are now compatible with the Xbox 360 due to there new adapter.  The build quality and look of the headphones are to be expected from this excellent brand.  They are available in three different colors and retail for $79.95 on their website.  At first the headphones seem a bit faded but as they are used more and more, the sound that comes through them is truly INCREDIBLE.  Everything can be heard loud and clear as if you were surrounded in the game.  They are worth every penny and I fully recommend them to any gamer since they are compatible not only with the Xbox 360 but also your PC.

You can pick these up from the AKG website for $79.95.  Let us know what you think and what you like/dislike about these great gaming headphones.

Eton Mobius Solar Powered Battery Case

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Offers great protection while extended battery life all into one.  Additionally have the extra battery power on the go without the use of charging the extended battery via USB or an outlet but with the included solar panel built into the case itself.
Cons: Very bulky and somewhat heavy.
Overall: The new Solar Powered Mobius case from Eton for your iPhone 4/4S is truly a new fresh, and innovative product.  It is available for purchase for just under $80 and offers great drop protection while giving you the possibility of charging your phone or that much needed power while your on the go.  The case can be charged via the included usb or wall outlet as well as the built in solar panel that is really what makes this truly an incredible device.  The battery is an 1800 MaH and gives you almost one extra full charge to your iPhone 4/4S from a complete drain.

Head over to the Eton site and take a look for yourself.  If you own one let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.