Video Review: MeElectronics M9 Earphones

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Phenomenal fit and finish, comes with a bunch of extras, braided cord with a flexible sheath, 45 degree headphone jack, the price can’t be beat.
Cons: This could be both a pro and a con depending on your tastes but the 4 foot cord could be a bit long during exercise otherwise these are near perfect.
Overall: The Meelectronics M9 earphones are a quality product at a very inexpensive price. With 9 mm drivers the bass is exceptional, comes in brushed aluminum or black and the extras that Mee packs in the box this deal is unprecedented: cord management, 3 ear gels, airplane adapter, and a hard sided case.  All this for $19.99 on their site.  With the exceptional quality in conjunction with this price point the MeElectronics M9’s get my Editor’s Choice Award.

You can check out the M9’s as well as all the offerings from Meelectronics by clicking here to visit their website.

Official: Apple iPad Coming April 3rd

No more speculation necessary. Apple finally announced that their much hyped device will be available on April 3rd, 2010. The device will also be available for pre-order on the 12th of this month. After a crazy week of speculation from rumored sources and reassurance from the manufacturers, the device now has a specific release date. Apple however wasn’t able to meet the March shipping deadline they self imposed. But only 3 days off isn’t too bad in my book. As mentioned by Apple, the WiFi only version will be offered now, with the 3G/WiFi iPad shipping at the end of April. Those of you not in the US do have to wait until the end of April to get your hands on one. The good news however, both models will be available at the same time. Hit the break for the full release details supplied by Apple.

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Apple Pulls Wifi Detecting Apps

It seem like Apple has been on a tear as of late. Removing certain types of apps left and right. Well now they’ve taken the fight to WiFi sniffing applications. Applications that actively “sniff” for signals were pulled. Apps that rely on GPS search and cell triangulation were not removed from the App Store. The reason: Apple truly hasn’t given a specific answer. Some developers whose applications were removed were told, they’re apps used private frameworks. Which frameworks however, were not given. What is disappointing is these developers have spent time on these apps and now they no longer have an avenue to sell them.

App Review: Follow Friday Generator

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: easily generates Follow Fridays dependent on who you tweet often and lately.
Cons: There is no predictive entry for people you follow, limited to 3 favorites.
Overall: This app is a perfect concept and the first version works solidly, with a few tweaks like predictive text and setting up follow Friday lists that you may use every week this app would be pretty close to perfect.  For 99 cents you really can’t go wrong.  If you do 1 or 2 #ff a week this app is for you but if you do numerous #ff I would wait for the evolution of versions.

If you are interested in purchasing Follow Friday Generator for 99 cents click here to be brought to the iTunes page.

Would You Like Netflix On Your iPhone?

Last year the CEO of Netflix responded to the question of whether or not the iPhone and iPad would get Netflix. He stated it was an avenue they would consider but at that time wasn’t being focused on. Well maybe now is the time. According to HackingNetflix.com a survey has been presented to a few lucky subscribers of the movie streaming site. The survey says:

“Imagine that Netflix offers its subscribers the ability to instantly watch movies & TV episodes on their iPhone. The selection availability to instantly watch includes some new releases, lots of classics and TV episodes. There are no advertisements or trailers, and movies start in as little as 30 seconds. You can fast-forward, rewind, and pause or watch again. The movies & TV episodes you instantly watch are included in your Netflix membership for no additional fee.

Whenever you want to instantly watch content on your iPhone, your iPhone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (such as one you might have at home or at work, or in public places like coffee shops, book stores, hotels, airports, etc.)

If this functionality were available, how likely would you or someone in your household be to instantly watch movies & TV episodes on your iPhone via a Wi-Fi network?

What is interesting to note is that Netflix used this same format to survey the interest of its users to determine whether or not streaming to the PS3 or Wii would be something they would like. And we all know how that turned out. I for one would love to watch my instant que on both the iPhone and upcoming iPad. The question is though will Apple allow it and would AT&T support it.

Review: Kidz Gear Headphones for Kids

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Affordable, quality construction and sound  specifically designed for kids, comes in wired and wireless models, wired model has inline volume control, wireless model guaranteed to work with factory DVD systems
Cons: The cord on the wired model is a bit long if the child intends to use it with an iPod.
Overall: The headphones from Kidz Gear are a great solution for the kid in your life.  This portion of the population has been neglected for far too long.  Kids ears and heads are not the same size as adults and manufactures should not expect them to be satisfied with generic adult headphones and earbuds.  It’s a pleasure to see a company take into account the comfort of our children when they are listening to their music or watching a DVD on those long car trips. Not only did my daughter prefer them over earbuds but also seemed to have the volume lower due to the better fit. best of all they are so affordable if the kids break them, parents will not have a fit.  For all these reason Kidz Gear Headphones get my Editor’s Choice Award.

You can purchase Kidz Gear headphones from their website by clicking here.  The wired model is normally $19.99 but on sale now for $16.99 while the wireless version is on sale for $29.99 with a regular price of $34.99.

iMaxi iPad Case

There are so many weird iPhone and iPod accessories it’s hard to keep count. And of course with the launch of the iPad, it could be no different. The folks over at Hip Handmaids have thrown together, and when I say thrown together I mean hand sown, a special iPad case. The iMaxi takes the iPad name and rolls with what we are were thinking when we heard the name. Here’s the description straight from the site:

With its durable vinyl outer layer and plush, quilted-cotton sleeve, the iMaxi helps keep your iPad clean and dry. Plus, the iMaxi’s Velcro-latched, advanced wing design wraps snugly around your device, so your iPad always stays where it should. Best of all, it shields it from all those unsightly and embarrassing data leaks that would make any motherboard worry!

For $30 the iMaxi is priced around similar iPad cases that will hit the market shortly. Is this a case you’d buy for your iPad? Hit the break for a few more pictures.

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Apple iPad To Go On Sale March 26th?

Well it looks like Apple’s new flagship device might be going on sale Friday, March 26th at 6pm. Both MacRumors and the Examiner have gotten word from their respective sources that the device will be sent to Apple stores nationwide on the 10th. At that time, Apple employees will receive training necessary to answer questions from prospective buyers when the device is available for sale. As we know the WiFi only iPad will be available at this time, with the 3G version following suit within a month or so. Now the question is how many of the iPads will be available at launch. A buzz on the internet, is that Apple’s suppliers are having a tough time with the production of the device, reducing the potential amount that would be ready to ship. Some numbers are that only 300K would be ready, down from the initial amount hoped for of 1 million. Apple once again has something in mind for the early adopters. If you line up to purchase the iPad, Apple is said to be surprising those people with a gift. Who knows what it will be.

Sygic releases AURA: Real 3-D GPS Navigation

Professional car navigation meets pedestrian-centric application with social networking in a single real 3-D futuristic product from Sygic, equipped with voice-guided voice assistance in more than 20 languages. Within Sygic’s AURA, a comprehensive pre-installed data set encompasses Tele Atlas detailed maps and content, far-reaching points of interest, geo-tagged wiki and city guide information.