“iPhone” collection
Find in-depth reviews, accessory guides, and performance evaluations for the Apple iPhone series. From luxury protective gear to productivity-enhancing features, these articles help you get the most out of your mobile device.
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View all →March 13, 2011
WARNING: Do NOT Upgrade Your iPhone 3GS to a Newer iOS if you have Replaced Your Battery! Error 29 Issues Caused by Battery
With all of the hype that the iPhone 4, iPad 2 and iOS 4.3 currently going on, you might have missed this news. I (and others) have encountered a rather bad issue (Error 29) when trying to upgrade an iPhone 3GS's iOS to a later version. It seem that is related to previous versions of iOS as well and is…
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March 2, 2011
The MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector is Small, Easy to Use & I’m Giving One Away!
I have only reviewed a couple of pico projectors but that is enough to convince me how great having such a small, portable form factor is. Pico projectors are a very similar to those projectors you find in conference rooms or schools, but much, much smaller and with less light output. But what you may be lacking in light projection,…
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January 31, 2011
MacWorld 2011 – Sort of a Yawner with a Few Moments of Wakefulness
I have been going to the MacWorld Expo for many years now and I'm really sad to see it losing much of its excitement. When Apple was there, showcasing new products and innovations, there was a vibrancy and energy. Ever since Apple pulled out of the Expo, I feel that it has been going downhill. Apple provided the weight to…
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January 25, 2011
From the Tablet Clutter and Chaos Comes “The 10 Tablet Commandments”
Apple has tablet competition...and lots of it. The iPad has been reigning supreme for over a year and only now are some possible contenders starting to pop up. The next iPad model is due in April, or so the rumors are saying. By all intents and purposes, Apple is well ahead in the tablet race having come to market early…
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January 8, 2011
No Longer a “CES virgin” – Thoughts After 2 Days at CES 2011: Tablets, TVs & Other Tech
In many ways, 2 days at CES 2011 (International Consumer Electronics Show) is not enough time to really absorb the show. I was only able to essentially pay only a few vendors any quality time, others were quick, short visits, and others were just walk throughs getting from one place to another. On the other hand, 2 days is completely…
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December 20, 2010
HighTechDad’s 2010 Gadget Roundup & Gift Guide
Better late than never I guess! Over the past year, I have tested out and reviewed a variety of gadgets and consumer electronic devices. Most of these were hand-picked for review purposes in that they are devices that, to me, looked really interesting and intriguing. Given that there are only a few days left for shopping, I realize that this…
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November 10, 2010
Zap Those Nasty Germs from your Cell Phone with the Violight UV Cell Phone Sanitizer
If you are a germaphobe, you probably wipe down your cell phone many times a day with some sort of sanitizing wipe. If you aren't doing that, your cell phone or MP3 player is probably covered with lots of wonderful, potentially infectious germs. Having 3 kids in school, germs are pervasive on all types of surfaces around our house. When…
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November 9, 2010
Apple TV – Uniting Ideas, Technology, Media and Gadgets
I think that I understand Steve Jobs' vision of a unified multimedia experience. Apple has been steadily forging ahead creating devices and operating systems that interconnect and work to create a rich, interactive environments. The Apple TV 2 is no different, making the big screen TV the convergence of many connected devices like computers running iTunes, the iPhone, the iPod…
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November 4, 2010
A Tradeshow or On-The-Go Savior – Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4 Battery Case
I am writing this review on day three of an expo. One of the biggest issues with going to any type of a trade show or traveling or simply being active on your iPhone is that of not having access to a power supply. As I write this, I'm sitting in the back of a darkened room, with my chair…
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October 27, 2010
The Next Generation of Home Alarm Systems – Alarm.com & APX Alarms
When you first move into a house, one thing that you should first consider is a home alarm system. Often, various companies will have special deals for new homeowners and you should definitely consider having one installed if you have the opportunity. Typically, the "special" you will get is for a base system and then some additional monitoring points like…
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October 5, 2010
Make Your iPhone 4 Suck Power Longer with the Exolife Battery Case
My iPhone sucks! Well, it doesn't actually suck in general, it sucks power like a sponge does water. Of course, I have practically every service running (e.g., location, push notifications, etc.) as well as 9 email accounts (a few of those with set to Push delivery), all fetching data every 15 minutes. I surf the web, check Twitter, read my…
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September 23, 2010
Blazing New Trails with the TomTom XL 340S GPS
Earlier this summer, my family and I headed out on a week long family vacation up to a Dude Ranch in Northern California. As part of the trip, we had a new traveler with us, someone who would guide us on our way, let us know when we were going to arrive and provide a source of tech for the…
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