Griffin, TouchTec, AmazonBasics Styluses Review and Giveaway
Today, I will be reviewing 3 kinds of styluses from three different companies. I will be checking how each stylus performs in different touch-screen tasks, how comfortable each stylus is to hold and use, and at the end will give you my own conclusion as to which of these three is the best, and which one would be the best buy for which task. In addition, we'll be giving away 5 sets of all three styluses to five lucky readers (each winner will receive all 3 styluses)! Let's see how they fared on my 1st generation iPad.
Canon Rebel T4i dSLR Review and Giveaway
Canon has just released their new Rebel T4i – their first (of hopefully many) adventures into the touchscreen dSLR world. This camera is a step up from the Canon Rebel T3i (also making it the third dSLR Canon has released with a flip-out LCD). We'll be taking a look at the Canon Rebel T4i digital SLR, plus a giveaway -- yes, we're actually giving a brand new unit away! Find out more after the review.
Need An Affordable Keyboard For Your Tablet? Here Are Some Good Options
If you're getting a fair bit of use out of your tablet and looking for a keyboard to go with it, you may have no idea where to start. There are plenty of options out there, so it's good to have some idea what you're looking for when you begin your search. What do you really need to know? What basic options are there? How much should you expect to pay?
What To Consider When Buying A DAB Digital Radio
Radio has moved on considerably over the past few years. While FM (Frequency Modulation) is still the most popular platform, the combination of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and the Internet has expanded the options people have for listening to both music and speech stations.
ASUS Transformer Prime Review and Giveaway
When it comes to getting a tablet, I've taken a long time to explore all of the possibilities. In the end, I opted to stick with the operating system that I fell in love with years ago - and went with the ASUS Transformer Prime TF201. What follows is an honest, unbiased review of the ASUS Transformer Prime which we bought with our own money. We're also giving away a brand new 32GB model with a keyboard dock valued at $650! to one very lucky MakeUseOf reader.
The Terrible Lure Of Slim Technology: Why Thicker Can Be Better [Opinion]
Slim. Sexy. Thin. Modern. These are words that are often used to describe sleek new devices with thin profiles. The not-so-subtle connection made between thin devices, sex appeal and futuristic design is an argument by itself. Thin is cool. Thin is the future. If you disagree, you’re outdated. This is a position that doesn’t hold up to critical thought.
Garmin Forerunner 405CX Review and Giveaway
Today, I will be reviewing the Garmin Forerunner 405CX: a heart-rate monitor with a built-in GPS. We bought this $270 Garmin Forerunner 405CX, so you can expect an honest, unbiased review. And of course, the cherry on top is that one lucky reader will win this review unit – participate in the giveaway at the end, and you too will have a chance to win it!
Introducing The Leap - A New Touch-Free Way To Interact With Your Computer
A couple of weeks ago San Francisco-based Leap Motion announced a new input device called The Leap, an iPod-sized sensor that sits in front of your computer and provides a virtual 3D space that you can manipulate using your fingers. At present, developers are confidently predicting the technology will be available by the end of the year.
thinksound ms01 In-Ear Monitor Review and Giveaway
Today, we are reviewing thinksound's ms01 in-ear monitors. Do they offer something that makes them stand above the rest? Or do they blend in with the pack? We'll also be giving 2 pairs of these $99 in-ear monitors away, so read through our review, make sure you like them, and join the giveaway for a chance to win a free pair!
Wacom Intuos5 touch Small Pen Tablet Review and Giveaway
Pen tablets are an awesome invention. I don’t mean those tiny pads you use to sign electronic documents at the bank (although those are nice too). I mean the serious, professional models that artists use to create mind-blowing paintings and conjure Photoshop magic. We will be giving away a brand-new Wacom Intuos5 touch Small tablet to a lucky winner, so if you’d like to have a chance at winning it, just join the giveaway after the review.
Eton Mobius Solar Panel iPhone 4 Case Review and Giveaway
When I stumbled upon the Eton Mobius Solar Panel and Battery Case for the iPhone 4, three words crossed my mind: perpetual renewable energy. Wow, never having to charge my iPhone by plugging it in to a wall socket certainly is an enticing notion. In this review, I'll quickly run through the Eton Mobius, its strengths and weaknesses, so that you can decide whether it is something you'll want to use. Plus, we're giving away this $80 review unit to a reader. But first, let's take a look at the Mobius.
The User's Guide To HP TouchPad
Featuring the webOS operating system, the TouchPad offers a user interface that is polished, attractive and–most importantly–easy to use.
PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Review And Giveaway
Today, we'll be taking a look at the PlayStation Vita (specifically the 3G/Wi-Fi model), Sony’s latest entry into the portable gaming space. How will it hold up? Read the review to find out. Plus, we'll be giving away a brand new, identical PlayStation Vita. Join the giveaway to be in the running to win it.
Egofly Hawkspy LT-712 Helicopter with Spy Camera Review and Giveaway
Geeks will go crazy over anything that can be remotely controlled. So I am fairly certain that this is up a geek's alley. Today, we'll be taking a look at the Egofly Hawkspy radio-controlled helicopter (LT-712) from Xenon Project which retails for $69.99. We'll also be giving this review unit away to a MakeUseOf reader so be sure to join the giveaway and be in the running to win it.
iRobot Roomba 760 Review and Giveaway
Who doesn't like a clean house? Actually, let me rephrase that - who doesn't like a self-cleaning house? Imagine a world where you needn't lift a finger to sweep or mop your floor. We'll be taking a look at a cleaning robot from the most dominant manufacturer available in the market today -- the iRobot Roomba 760. Rest assured that the unit wasn't sponsored by iRobot -- we bought it ourselves, so be prepared for a clear and honest review of the Roomba 760. We're also giving this Roomba 760 away and so if you'd like to be in the running to win it, simply join the giveaway after the review.
6 Reasons Why You Need A Roku [Opinion]
Electronics can be evil. A short time ago I wrote an article about using the Xbox 360 as a media center. I concluded that it wasn’t the best choice. Sensing my betrayal, the 360 promptly kicked the bucket, leaving me without the Netflix I craved. Rather than replace the 360, I decided buy to a competing media center, the Roku. My verdict?
A Case For Putting An End To Low Quality, Third Party Mobile Accessories
The threats facing mobile phones have become so numerous that manufacturers have started providing cases with the devices. Sadly these are little more than an afterthought – something that is particularly ridiculous when you consider the importance of these accessories. Which begs the question, why do manufacturers bother giving us free but useless, cheap cases?
New iPad Review and Giveaway
The third generation (2012) iPad was announced on March 7, 2012, and have recently reached their new owners across the globe. How does it compare to its predecessors -- the iPad 2 and original iPad? We're giving away a 16GB WiFi iPad which we'll be giving away to one lucky reader. So read on to find out how you can be a proud owner of a new iPad.
3 Easy & Inexpensive Ergonomic Enhancements For Your Home Or Office
Most geeks are addicted to their desk. It’s particularly bad for those of us who both work with a computer and play on a computer. Humans weren’t made to sit in chairs for hours at a time. Let’s look at some cheap (and sometimes free) ergonomic enhancements that can literally improve your life.