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People today are constantly on the move and connected to the Internet, doing anything from creating presentations to checking emails to chatting with friends to playing games. People use all sorts of devices to accomplish these tasks, primarily via smartphones because they're so mobile. However, they're nowhere near as power as an actual computer, but traditional computers tend to have low battery life. The geniuses over at Google have thought about these issues and created their solution: the Chromebook. We'll be taking a look at the Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and giving it away at the end of this review!
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A few months ago, I took a close look at Livescribe's Echo Smartpen, and was very impressed. Having liked the Echo Smartpen so much, I couldn't imagine how it could get any better, so when Livescribe released the Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen I had to check it out. On paper, the Sky Smartpen should be everything the Echo was, but with the added bonus of wireless syncing. What could go wrong?
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The last time I reviewed a ZIIIRO watch, I absolutely fell in love with it. To be honest, I nearly didn't want to part with it. Now, the designer watch company has just released a brand new model called the ZIIIRO Saturn. Will it fill the void left by the ZIIIRO Celeste? How will the ZIIIRO Saturn, a somewhat digitised version of the ZIIIRO Celeste, hold up against my expectations? Will I like this €179 watch as much, and be willing to recommend it as highly as I did for its predecessor? We'll just have to find out. We're also giving away this designer watch away, so read through the review for more details about how you can win it!
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Naval Warfare Multi-Shot is reminiscent of the classic game of Battleships, except with a few twists to the gameplay to make it more palatable for the mobile generation. The game has been developed by a small development team of two people for the iOS platform, which means it's a truly independent production. To commemorate the launch of Naval Warfare Multi-Shot, the developers of the game are giving away a 64GB iPad for you to enjoy it on! Find out more about the game and how you can be in the running to win the free iPad!
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As a technology professional, there a few things I consider as absolute essentials: a laptop, WiFi connection, and a cup of coffee. While some of us are content with intravenously injecting ever increasing amounts of ground instant coffee granules (or just drinking it, whatever), some of you no doubt go for the altogether more classy Starbucks. And then there are of those of us who hate Starbucks, but like good coffee, and wish we could have the Starbucks taste at home. This, dear readers, is where a Bosch Tassimo coffee machine comes in handy; and we’re giving one away at the end of this review.
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The $450 ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700T) is a high-powered, lightweight tablet with a detachable keyboard you'll actually enjoy typing on. Not everyone thinks the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity is the best tablet on the market, but I can't imagine wanting to own a different one. I hate reviewing hardware. So I won't pretend to be an expert. I'm going to write this review from my point of view, pointing out reasons I think the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity is a great tablet you should maybe think of getting – and definitely enter to win below because we're giving one away. Let's get started.
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If you're shopping for a 7-inch tablet, there's absolutely no shortage of options. It's undeniable, however, that the leading choices are Apple's iPad mini and Google's Nexus 7. We've reviewed both of these devices individually, but it's time to put them head-to-head. We're also extremely pleased to announce that we'll be offering five 32GB Nexus 7s as a hardware Rewards. If you're unfamiliar with our Rewards program, head over to our gaming guide and Rewards FAQ to find out more.
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It’s more than two decades since the first version of WinZip was released. From support for self-extracting archive files to AES-grade encryption, WinZip has gone through the cycle of changes. If you are using some other file compression alternative, download the WinZip trial. Even the trial version has enough features to keep you interested. But if you're interested in winning one of the 25 WinZip 17 Pro licenses for Windows that we have to give away this week valued at $1250, then read on!
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If there's one thing in the world you should hate doing, it's wasting time when you know there's got to be a better way to go about completing a task. If you're one of those people who go through every single photograph they take and edit them one after another, you've got reason to be grumpy. That's time that BatchPhoto can save you. This week, we're giving away 25 free copies of BatchPhoto Home! Continue reading through my review of the software, and at the end of this post feel free to enter our giveaway for your chance to win. I'll be reviewing through the Windows version of BatchPhoto, but our giveaway will allow those of you on a Mac to redeem a copy also.
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A couple of weeks ago, I reviewed the minimalist designer watch ZIIIRO Celeste and I absolutely fell in love with its geeky, quirky take on time. Today, I'll be looking at something similar from the renowned geeky watchmaker, Toykoflash -- the Kisai Online LCD watch, a $169 watch with an emphasis on design. Does this futuristic watch deserve a spot in your watch box? Does it look as good in person as it does online? Is the design practical and suitable for everyday use? If you're aching to find out if you should spend $169 on this watch, find out in the details in my review. Plus, we're also giving this Tokyoflash Kisai Online LCD watch away!
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I'm not much of a watch person. Between 1995 and 2012, I've only owned two watches, and both of them were relatively nondescript, plain and unattractive. Recently though, my watch-wearing philosophy was completely overturned after trying on and falling in love with the ZIIIRO Celeste designer watch.
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A few months ago, Joshua reviewed the iTwin -- an interesting device ($99) which when plugged into a computer, automatically creates an unlimited and secure file sharing network. Now, the iTwin has been updated to include SecureBox, an encryption feature which utilises Dropbox. We'll take you through iTwin SecureBox and show you exactly how it works. We're also giving away 5 iTwins at the end of this review! So if you're into file security and encryption, or if you're someone who values privacy, you won't want to miss this giveaway.
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This is a much overdue review, I'll admit, but instead of publishing a breezy overview of the iPad mini, I wanted to experience and integrate it in my daily life in order to truly tell you if Apple's latest creation -- this overpriced 7.9" tablet -- is really worth spending so much money on. Before we begin, here's a disclaimer: I love all Apple products from iPhones to iMacs. But when the iPad mini was announced, I wasn't so sure. Anyway, we purchased a Slate 16GB iPad mini (WiFi-only model) for $329 to find out if Apple poured as much heart and soul into it; as they have for their previous products. After the review, we're giving this 16GB iPad mini away to one MakeUseOf reader!
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If you’re like me, you spend a good portion of the day typing on your computer -- whether it’s responding to emails, writing up papers, researching on the Internet, or just chatting with your friends through instant messenger. Typing, typing, typing. And eventually, typing can become a repetitive process. We can fix that. PhraseExpander Professional by Nagarsoft is available for $139.95 USD on Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It’s available for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. For you, however, we’ve got a great offer that you just can’t pass up: we’re giving away 25 copies of PhraseExpander Professional worth a total of $3,500 for FREE!
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Eye strain is an everyday problem for anyone who spends hours in front of a computer. Whether you work with a computer, play on it, or both, you must be feeling some strain after hours and hours of staring at a bright screen. Today, I will be reviewing the SteelSeries Scope glasses by Gunnar. These are special glasses made specifically for gamers and others who work with bright screens, and aim at reducing eye strain, improving focus and making everything on your screen look sharper and better. One lucky reader is going to win a brand new pair of SteelSeries Scope glasses! Read on to see what these glasses are all about, and to find out how you can win a pair.
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