HiFiMan HM-601 Slim DAP MP3 player

Price: $199.99 for 4GB and $249.99 for 8GB
Rating: 8.75 out of 10
Pros: An awesome digital audio player that is really customizable to your sound of taste. Provides very smooth and warm highs and trebles with a really clear and deep bass.
Cons: Bigger than your average MP3 player. User interface is a little clunky, unintuitive, and has a learning curve.
Overall: If you are looking into getting a better audio player than your iPhone, iPod or Android device, this DAP from HiFiMan definitely deserves a look. It provides really fantastic audio quality and the awesome EQ allows customization of the sound to your tastes. It also has a built in amplifier to power those big headphones need power. This is one that you should definitely check out. Check it out on HiFiMan’s retailer’s website.

Phantom Skinz for Macbook Air

Price: $39.99 to $79.99 with constant discount codes directly from the Phantom Skinz website.
Rating: 8 out of 10 
Pros: A plethora of colors and designs to choose from, super fast shipping, feels great in the hand.
Cons: A bit pricey unless you rely on the websites promo codes, could be tough to get off (tip: use a hair dryer on low heat to soften adhesive.)
Overall: The Phantom Skinz for the Macbook Air comes in a ton of colors that will fit anyones style. They are super easy to install and the wrist wrest has a clean “full circle” design.

HornetTek VOYAGER Portfolio Kickstand Case Review

Rating: 10 out of 10
Pros: Great Style, Offers Decent Protection
Cons: Smart Cover Case Marks
Overall: When I first received the Voyager case from HornetTek I was a little worried that the material used on the cover would be poor and would collect all kinds of junk and waste on the cover. Now that wasn’t because of the look of the case but rather what I expect out of most cases these days. They are super beautiful (just like this one) and then in about 1 weeks time the color has faded and the cover is just filled with gross things that collect over time and before you know it that $50 case you bought is worthless and UGLY. With that being said that was not at all the case for the HornetTek Voyager case. After using it in many different situations such as being outside, in the class room and over dinner on several occasion it did not pick up junk at all, which left me really happy. The case uses a nanotech coating which allows for it to resist the typical wear and tear leaving the great professional styling untouched.  The next thing I really enjoyed about the Voyager was the smart cover magnets. Now I know that doesn’t sound huge but its nice to open your case and BAM! your device is on. The case had no issues with the iPad and it turned on every time as it was suppose to. The cut outs for the case are perfect and that back of the case is just as beautiful as the front. The case adds a little weight but personally I feel with a little more weight I trust my self more out and about with my iPad. The iPad is definitely more durable when you using this case and the case add a wealthy amount of protection.One thing to mention is the part of the case that covers the screen on the inside is made of microfiber so it takes off most of the junk that normally sits on your screen and cleans it a little. However it also at the same time leaves those ugly marks that the smart cover leaves from sitting on your screen.

Premium Brushed Metal Back Cover Plate Cost: $54.99

HornetTek Website: http://hornettek.com/

Link To Purchase: http://www.wirelessemporium.com/p-109947-hornettek-voyager-portfolio-kickstand-case-for-apple-ipad-3-2012-the-new-ipad-blue.asp

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Spigen Folio for iPad

Price: $67.99 directly from the Spigen website
Rating: 7 out of 10 
Pros: Super fit and finish and feels great in the hand, soft interior protects your iPad, same Spigen quality.
Cons: A bit pricey for faux leather, limited color options, magnet holds cover closed but does not function with the sleep/wake function.
Overall: The Spigen faux leather folio fits great, fells great and looks great, yet falls short in some key areas.  The price point for faux leather is a high when you can buy a genuine leather case for about $10 more.  The colors of black and dark green are nice but I don’t see the eccentric personality being satisfied with these options.  Finally, the lack of sleep/wake functionality is mind boggling as Spigen typically builds these options into their products.  In the end the Spigen faux leather folio is a solid case that has some shortcomings.

Kickstarter: iPhone Compatible Wristwatch

To give you some additional background on the company and product, Pebble Technology has raised 3.9 million dollars on Kickstarter over the first six days and the fundraising velocity is now about $40,000 an hour. It is breaking the Kickstarter record by about 20 days or more – this is the most raised and by far in the shortest time. The Pebble team was five last week, hired five over the weekend and has changed their product plan given the overwhelming interest.

The product was concocted in a garage, passed over by venture capitalists and now a huge sensation online. We’ve contacted Pebble’s PR people and we hope to receive a review sample once they go into production.

Check out their kickstarter page here

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iPhone4Parts Premium Brushed Metal Back Cover Plate

Rating: 10 out of 10
Pros: Great Style, Metal is Premium!
Cons: None!
Overall: I have received two back cover plates from iPhone4Parts and both times I have been very pleased. This time around I received a premium brushed metal back cover plate and have been absolutely thrilled with it. (I picked the color orange  ) The front of the back plate that faces the inside of the iPhone is made of plastic which had me worried at first but after testing it out a little it is very durable, so that eliminated that worry for me. Then taking a look at the actual back plate I was really impressed with the brushed metal finish. I used the plate for about a week with and without a case and the plate picked up no scratches and I like to think I am pretty rugged guy when it comes to my iPhone usage and how I treat it. One thing I thought was nice with this back plate was how the iPhone lettering is pressed out so you can run your fingers over it and actually feel it.

If your looking to have a unique iPhone and be different then you should check out the back plates over at iPhone4parts.com. The customer service is great and the products are top quality. That is why I give this back cover plate a 10/10!

*Keep in mind the installation of a back cover plate is super simple. So even for novice users it should be a simple task to complete. I take no responsibility if anything goes wrong. This also does void your warranty. But keep in mind by putting your original plate back on your warranty should no longer be void.

Premium Brushed Metal Back Cover Plate Cost: $29.95

Link To Website: http://iphone4parts.com/

Back Plate From Review/Video: http://iphone4parts.com/shop/att-iphone-premium-brushed-metal-back-cover-plat…

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Joli Originals iPhone 4(S) Sleeve

Price: $44 USD plus FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING directly from the Joli Originals website
Rating: 9 out of 10 
Pros: Every case is hand crafted, quality Italian leather, semi-customizable, free worldwide shipping on all iPhone Sleeves, packaged with love in some of the most original packaging I have ever seen, super classy, super fast shipping even from Amsterdam 
Cons: Initial fit was a bit tight but after a night of the phone and 6 or 7 business cards to loosen up the leather it was perfect.
Overall: The iPhone sleeve market is a love it or hate it proposition in the United States as on this side of the pond we are more case people.  If you are looking for a sleeve that protects your phone from scratches, is super sexy and you can put your own personality into with customization of the leather and interior this is the sleeve for you.  A quality hand crafted Italian leather sleeve from Amsterdam that you will simply love.

HiFiMan HE-400 Headphones

Price: $399.99 on HiFiMan.com
Rating: 10 out of 10
Pros: Amazing sound, sweet niche look, very comfortable
Cons: None
Overall: These are the best headphones that I have ever tested. They provide really. accurate sound that is fined tuned for American music. As a pair of open back headphones they aren’t desirable to listen to outside your desk music setup, but these are worth every penny of its 400 dollar price tag, warranting the Editor’s Choice Award.