Best Buy is the ultimate tech store. They have everything! They carry appliances, computers, music, movies, TVs, and much, much more. Chances are that you can find a gift for whomever is on your list. Or for yourself. The below list is of great last minute gifts to fit any budget. Linked items are available…
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Last year I reviewed smarTouch gloves. These allow you to keep warm and still use your touchscreen smartphone! I still use them and they are awesome. Features: With smarTouch® gloves from ISOTONER®, you can operate handheld touchscreen devices while wearing gloves. They are compatible with most touchscreen devices including smartphones, mp3 players, ATM’s, gas pumps…
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I love a good mouse! They are a must. Even though I used a laptop 80% of the time I still use an external mouse. I have tried out quite a few and they just keep getting better and better. My new favorite is the Microsoft Touch Mouse. The Microsoft Touch Mouse is unique in…
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The GameChanger is as awesome gift idea. It is a dock accessory that plugs into any iPad. The GameChanger interfaces with the original iPad or iPad 2 via the sync port and turns it into an interactive board game. How does it work? You simply download the Gamechanger app to your iPad. Then plug the…
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Yep, this one is back on the gift list. If there is anyone on your shopping list that loves coffee, they will absolutely adore a Keurig! It’s the fast and easy way to get just one cup of coffee. There is no waste. There is no yelling at the last user because they did not…
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I do a LOT of online shopping. I prefer to shop this way rather than stand in long lines sometimes. I also sometimes love to give gift cards when I am not quite sure what to get. When I heard about SWAGG.com and the accompanying iPhone and Android apps I was eager to try it out. What…
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When it comes to the woman in your life who has everything, it can seem impossible to find a quality gift. If you want to make an impression, you have to get creative. Getting the same old gift cards to the same old stores will produce the same old yawns and phony enthusiasm. For that…
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Over the past few months I have used several laptops. Here are my thoughts. These range in size and type from a 10.1″ netbook to a 17″ full sized desktop replacement. Samsung N220 10.1″ Netbook: If you are looking for the perfect gift for a college student, teenager, spouse, or other loved one that is constantly…
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Earbuds are another one of my addictions. Why? Because I get a pair, they are either not so great or I get a great pair that I love, and they break! In the past couple of years I have gone through 2 pair of V-Moda Vibe Duo’s. Why 2? Because they keep developing a short!!!…
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Years ago, I purchased a media player when they were still pretty new. Even back then I loved to be the first one to jump on the bandwagon. It was ok. It did not do much except stream media from my computer, and you had to jump through hoops using 3rd party software to stream…
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I have had a high speed internet connection since 1998. This means I have had my share of routers. I don’t exaggerate when I say that it seems like routers start to “go bad” every 2-3 years. The most frustrating part with getting a new router is the setup. The typical user has no idea…
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The Edifier Sound To Go is a great gift for the music lover that travels. Some small laptops are known for not having great sound. So what do you do when you are in your hotel room with a couple of hours to kill and you want to hear some GOOD music? Some might pull…
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As mentioned previously, when I visited AMD in Austin I was sent home with a couple of goodies to check out. One of the awesome gifts was a Toshiba Satellite T235. This is a beautiful little 13.3″ laptop built on AMD Power. The model we received is the T235-1345RD. This is one slick looking computer….
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This review originally posted on Type-A Parent. You can never have enough storage. That is my motto. And I am the type that uses several computers, streams music and media in my home, and takes lot of photos. When I had the opportunity to review the Seagate GoFlex Home Network Storage System, I knew that it was…
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One of my biggest annoyances is being at my desk at work with my earbuds in my ear listening to music and then I have to turn in my chair to get something behind me and SNATCH!! They rip right out of my ears because of course the cord is still connected to the computer….
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Yes, it is that time. I have been reviewing a few products for inclusion in my 2010 Christmas Gift Guide. I will be doing individual posts on each items, and including a PDF version of the whole thing once all write-ups have been done. The first item on the list is the Coby Butterfly CS-MP165…
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I wish that I had discovered this kit long ago. Wow. My home is wired with Ethernet because I’m a nerd and I had it done when the home was built 4 years ago. But, when I planned that and laid everything out, I did not really picture where the furniture would be so a…
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Well.. almost on time. As I state at the top of the page, in a perfect world this would have been done about a month ago. But it just did not happen. And it’s still not done. But it’s a start! A great start. So, no need for small talk… check out the first 6…
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This Jawbone is number one on my upcoming Mother’s Day gift guide. It had been quite a while since I checked out a Jawbone. Honestly, I had one years ago through work, and I gave it away because I did not like it much. But, the new Jawbone Icon’s are unlike any Jawbone earpiece that…
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