“Video” collection
Experience hands-on technology evaluations through engaging visual demonstrations and companion video reviews. This multimedia category provides a closer look at product features and real-world performance to help you make informed decisions.
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View all →July 9, 2012
A Vacation on Wheels! Review of the 2012 Volvo C70 Convertible
Test driving cars is truly a lot of fun and only over the past couple of years has it become regular content on HighTechDad.com. For me, I believe that cars are an important part of the family dynamic. They can be both utilitarian but also define the family persona. There may be one car that you use to do the…
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June 27, 2012
Review of the 2012 Nissan Juke – A “Peppy” Crossover from Nissan
The 2012 Nissan Juke is a pretty unique car. It has a crossover styling and Nissan bills it as "the bold urban sport crossover." And they aren't kidding. The Juke is very distinctive when it drives by. I remember first reading about the Juke and how it was targeted towards 20-30 year old males. Well, I can tell you that…
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June 12, 2012
Looking for a First Car for your Teenager? The 2012 Kia Rio SX Might Be A Good One!
Most of the cars that I have reviewed to me seem to be more geared towards the established business person with some disposable income and possibly a family (especially with some of the larger SUVs or crossovers). These cars tend to be more expensive in many ways, from initial cost to the gasoline that they consumer (lower gas mileage). This…
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June 5, 2012
Playing the ECO Game in the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid – Saving the Environment, One Road Trip at a Time
I've reviewed a pretty good handful of automobiles now and there seems to be something common about all of them, they didn't really have that good gas mileage. Some even made me embarrassed to drive down the street in, because I knew that they were gas hogs. So, I must say that I was really happy when Kia asked me…
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May 24, 2012
Mother’s Day Motorola RAZR Madness with the Cast of Dads – Brady Bunch Style!
As part of the forces driving the Cast of Dads to greatness, we are always looking for corporate sponsors who are looking to have engaging, innovative and even funny promotion of their products or services. For Mother's Day this year, Motorola sponsored our most recent episode of the Cast of Dads (we even hosted a giveaway). As part of our…
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May 9, 2012
The 2012 Chrysler 300S Exudes Confidence & Style with some Technology & Performance Thrown In
I have driven a sedan now since 1998. It's a great form factor for a 4-5 person family, especially if your children are younger. As they grow up, sedans might not be a preferred choice, until the kids have flown the nest. But as a second car, a sedan is a definite solid addition to the family fleet of cars.…
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May 1, 2012
Take a Piano With You Wherever You Go With The Line6 Mobile Keys For PC, Mac & iOS
When I was young, I played the piano. I was ok at it, did plenty of recitals and learned enough over 5 years to be able to still do some sight-reading even now. My middle daughter, who is 10 now, is quickly surpassing my skills, although for a while, I was able to sight-read some of her pieces so that…
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April 27, 2012
Behind the Scenes: Filming My LG Techorating Home Entertainment Living Room Makeover
It's been a few months now since LG contacted me to find out if I was interested in participating in a head-to-head competition with another "daddy blogger." It wasn't a challenge of wit or writing or sports (well not really) - it was a challenge to see whose living room could be "techorated" better by a professional technology designer (Janna…
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April 23, 2012
Just How Weatherproof & Rugged is the Samsung Rugby Smart Android Smartphone? I Tested It Out!
You know that if you expose your smartphone to water, most likely, you are going to damage it. And, on top of that, you will probably void your warranty with your carrier. In many if not all smartphones, there are moisture indicators to determine if you accidentally dropped your phone into the sink or toilet. Usually, these are in the…
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April 18, 2012
CEO & Co-Founder, Brad Jefferson, Discusses Animoto & Lets Out a Mother’s Day Secret in this Exclusive Interview
Animoto was created to complement the emergence of rich media and video within the consumer marketplace. Back when it was founded in 2005, consumers didn't have smart phones nor HD camcorder and high video production quality was something to envied, only coming from studios. When Animoto brought their product to market, it was revolutionary. Started by a bunch of friends,…
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April 16, 2012
The 2012 Infiniti QX56 – A Luxurious SUV with Some Pretty Cool Tech
When I drive my 13 year old car, I realize that it is only (barely) good for getting from point A to point B. There is nothing fun about driving it. It's falling apart, has no performance, and really isn't good for anything other than being a transportation device. New car owners should feel really lucky, especially if they have…
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April 11, 2012
Win an LG Home Entertainment Makeover! See How LG Did a “Techorating” Makeover of MY Living Room!
I always thought that those home-makeover stories were fictional. But how wrong I was! A few weeks ago, my dusty and technology-tired old living room was completely upgraded and given new energy by LG, a major electronics company that specializes in home entertainment products, home appliances and mobile phones. And I'm going to tell you the story behind it. But…
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