April 30, 2013

Thule Gauntlet 2.0 Cases for iPhone 5 & Retina MacBook Pro Review

April 30, 2013/ Mike Palumbo

For those not too familiar with Thule, don't worry, these guys aren’t known for their iPhone or laptop accessories that much. To be honest Thule is one of the superior worldwide companies that produces some of the finest outdoor equipment. I’m talking bike rack and roof rack type products. Take a look at their website and you’ll see what we are talking about. Well recently the company launched their 2nd generation of iPhone 5 and MacBook accessories with the Gauntlet 2.0 series and we here at Gadgetmac were very excited to give these cases a test drive. Want to get a closer look at the quality of protection your precious Apple gear deserves? Jump right into the review and see for yourself!

April 20, 2013

Cooler Master NotePal Ergo 360 Adjustable Laptop Cooler Review

April 20, 2013/ Bobby Zhang

Whether it is video rendering, massive image editing, or hardcore gaming, laptops are inevitably going to heat up quickly and require some intense fan spinning action. Sometimes, that doesn't even help. Your MacBook feels like an oven anyways. Cooler Master is known for their computer peripherals and accessories, and their NotePal Ergo 360 Laptop Cooler is here to potentially save the day. Designed to keep your laptop cooler than usual during highly-intensive operation, the Ergo 360 does the job with a couple of interesting twists. The 360 in its name highlights the fact that you can spin your laptop 360 degrees while it is on the cooler and hidden underneath is a tablet holder as well. All of these unique features are begging for Gadgetmac's seal of approval. Check out the full review after the cut to see our final verdict.

April 10, 2013

WaterField Outback Sleeve for 13" Retina MacBook Pro Review

April 10, 2013/ Mike Palumbo

For those not to familiar with WaterField bags, don’t worry, they aren’t advertised anywhere, they aren’t sold locally, and actually you wouldn’t even know they existed unless you were looking for a carrying bag or sleeve. I will tell you this though, there’s nothing like a company that offers the consumer the ability to customize the product they want. Wait what? I can get a sleeve in a vertical or horizontal format? I can get a laptop bag with or without a shoulder strap?

These are just a few options that make WaterField Designs quite unique in its own way and honestly that makes for a successful company. Plus it's a company based out of San Francisco so you know we are going to show them some love. They were kind enough to send out their Outback Sleeve for the Retina MacBook Pro and we have been testing it out for a few weeks. Come on in and join the picture viewing party to see if this sleeve deserves your precious laptops protection.

January 06, 2013

Pelican ProGear S100 Elite Laptop Backpack Review

January 06, 2013/ Bobby Zhang

You've got a brand spanking new Macbook or iPad for Christmas, heck maybe you got both. If you love the feeling of smooth aluminum like we do, you've probably got a plethora of cases and protectors rushing in to keep it that way. Pelican wants your attention too with their ProGear S100 backpack that may just be what you need to finish off the necessary protection, especially if you're one for adventure. Featuring weatherproofing and crushproof hard-shell laptop casing, this backpack is built like a tank that can pack just about everything you'll need and keep it as safe as possible throughout the day. Check out all of what Pelican has to offer in our full review after the cut.

December 25, 2012

Just Mobile AluRack Review

December 25, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Mounting your Mac onto an external Apple Display can be a challenging mission, unless you have the right tool for the task. And we're not talking about duct tape. Just Mobile is one of our go-to names for all-things Apple accessories, and its got just the thing. The AluRack is a brilliant piece of kit designed to mount any MacBook or large external hard drive onto the back of your iMac, Thunderbolt Display or Cinema Display. Just Mobile's AluRack is clearly not the first of its kind to offer this sort of mounting capability, as we have already reviewed a similar mount, albeit with a limited mounting threshold, by Twelve South called the BackPack 2. The more robust AluRack mount would be a better alternative for MacBook Pro mounting in theory, but is it any good in practice? Find out in our in-depth review below.

October 29, 2012

Just Mobile AluBase Macbook Pro/Air Vertical Stand Review

October 29, 2012/ Bobby Zhang

The award-winning accessory geniuses at Just Mobile are creating Apple accessories that are both simply functional and modernly appealing. Seamlessly integrated with Apple's iconic design, Just Mobile creates high-quality accessories for iPhones, iPads, and Macs alike. The AluBase is a collaboration between Just Mobile and famous Danish designer, Jakob Wagner, for an upright MacBook stand for easy docking whenever you want to set up clamshell mode. It's Just Mobile's own take on the BookArc by Twelve South. With a minimal foot print, this laptop stand will save you desk space and do it with class. Head on past the break for the full on review.

September 17, 2012

Chrome Bravo Rolltop Laptop Backpack Review

September 17, 2012/ Bobby Zhang

This, I believe, is a company that needs no elaborate introduction. Immensely popular for their assortment of bags and accessories, Chrome Bags is the one to go to for high quality and durable bags. Fancy a bike ride through the mountains while battling a heavy downpour? While your personal safety cannot be guaranteed, whatever you choose to shove inside Chrome's newest Bravo laptop backpack will stay safe and dry. Trust me, this monster will swallow whole just about anything you feed it. Check out exactly how hungry this beast is down below!