An ancient flatbed scanner at my day job decided to take immediate retirement from the scanning business, leaving one of our employees in need of a replacement. Luckily, I have an unexpected opportunity to take a brand new Epson WorkForce Pro GT-S50 document scanner for a run and put it through its paces. These days, […]
I was extremely excited to see the AT&T Samsung Captivate Glide when I first got it out of the box. The phone looks expensive even though it’s made of plastic, feels solid (I really hate phones that feel disposable), and most importantly for me, has a slide-out keyboard. With 4G capability and features like an […]
More and more people are opting for contract-free cell providers like Boost, MetroPCS, Cricket, and Virgin Mobile. Time was that making such a choice meant settling for an out-of-date Blackberry if you wanted any kind of smartphone at all. Those times have changed, with all the name brands you can think of producing phones for […]
One of the nice things about Android is that you have so many options to fit your personal needs, style, and budget. The downside is that the user experience varies widely, especially when dealing with lower budget handsets. Usually, the user experience on the low end suffers from some sort of cut corner here or […]
For those of us content to get our entertainment media from our PCs, the last few years have brought a wealth of options. Photos, music, movies, TV, whether downloaded or streamed, it’s virtually impossible to say there’s nothing on anymore. Unfortunately, the PC entertainment experience often leaves something to be desired when it compared to […]
Ever since I purchased my early 2010 edition of the 17″ Macbook Pro, I’ve found it somewhat inconvenient transitioning between using it on my desk at home and taking it with me. Apple tries to offer a solution by way of purchasing one of their costly Cinema displays which integrates a mag-safe power cable and […]
Receiving review units is always a bit of a thrill, but sometimes there can be a catch. Case in point, the Cocoon Grid-It. This is a unique accessory, but the snag was that I didn’t have the device it was meant for. This particular unit holds a Macbook Air. However, I soon discovered it […]
Recently, Samsung sent us their newest Sprint phone, the Conquer 4G. This phone is meant to be the first “budget” 4G phone, coming in at $99 after contract. But is it worth even that? The Conquer 4G is a classic candy bar style smartphone. Black with silver trim around the sides, it resembles the iPhone […]
As users of any 4G phone are well aware, battery life is a huge concern with any modern mobile device. Many people spend their days with one eye out for a power source to plug into for a few minutes. What can we do to stay connected when that wall outlet is nowhere to be […]
During a trip to the Chicago area last weekend, I found time to stop in a Tiger Direct outlet store and browse around. It turns out this particular location sold more televisions than anything else (much to the chagrin of the salesman I spoke with, who said they wanted to carry a better representation of […]
