September 20, 2011

Battlefield 3 Beta Drops On September 29, Open To All

September 20, 2011/ Nir Schneider

The wait is almost over! DICE has announced that the Battlefield 3 multiplayer beta will be ready and available for download on September 29. The beta is an open beta, meaning it will be open to all gamers and consoles including Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. In addition, those who pre-ordered the limited edition Medal Of Honor will be giving early access to the Battlefield 3 multiplayer beta starting September 27. Players will be given one multiplayer map when the open beta arrives called Paris: Operation Metro. This should help with the wait until Battlefield 3 hits stores on October 28. Jump past the break for the gameplay footage of what you should expect from the open beta!

July 12, 2011

Nikon Outs Affordable 40mm f/2.8G Micro Lens

July 12, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Nikon has released a new affordable, fixed focal length AF-S micro lens for Nikon DX-format cameras. The new prime lens is a Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G Micro lens with an AF-S Silent Wave Motor built-in. With the f/2.8 and rounded 7-blade diaphragm this lens packs, you should expect some bokehlicious macro shots at a very affordable price. Expect the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G Micro lens to hit stores as early as next month for $279.95. I'll take two please.

July 06, 2011

Transform Your iPad 2 Into Your Very Own MacBook Air

July 06, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Well not really, but you get the idea. This Aluminum KeyBoard Buddy case for the iPad 2 will add a slim, black chiclet style keyboard incased inside an aluminum shell that will perfectly match your iPad 2 to create a one-of-a-kind MacBook Air-like work pad that runs iOS. Wonderful, isn't it? For $49.90, the Bluetooth enabled Aluminum KeyBoard Buddy keyboard case features a full-sized keyboard boasting a built-in, USB rechargeable battery that is said to last several weeks on a single charge. It's slim, eye catching and it won't put a dent in your bank. Too bad it doesn't have backlit keys though.

The other little drawback to this keyboard case is that it doesn't have a hinged design like other keyboard cases for the iPad 2 such as the ClamCase. Head on over to M.I.C Gadget for the full review of the Aluminum KeyBoard Buddy. Catch the video right after the jump!

May 22, 2011

Ballistic Expands Line Of Rugged Cases

May 22, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Ballistic has announced its expending its line of Ballistic Hard Core and Ballistic Shell Gel rugged cases to offer more of that tough protection goodness to even more popular smartphones. In the chosen lineup, included are the HTC Thunderbolt and HTC Droid Incredible 2, Samsung Infuse 4G, Motorola Atrix and last but not least, the BlackBerry Bold 2. Ballistic's Ballistic HC Series case offering 5-layers of advanced protection and the Ballistic SG Series case offering a bit less at just 3-layers of tough protection, both meet Military Specifications and will be available for the above smartphones.

The Ballistic HC Series cases for the HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Incredible 2, and Motorola Atrix will be available in June for $49.99. The Ballistic SG Series cases for the Blackberry Bold, HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Incredible 2, and Motorola Atrix will also be available in June for $34.99.

April 27, 2011

White iPhone 4 Officially Out

April 27, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Well, well, well. We've got some good news for those who have been waiting endlessly for Apple's white iPhone 4. Apple has officially announced that the white iPhone 4 will be available to purchase starting tomorrow at Apple retail stores and online. Looks like Apple has redesigned the proximity sensor above the earpiece to be much more sleeker and got rid of the grille it had before when Apple released the iPhone 4. I think I'll stick to me black one for now.

April 15, 2011

Atomic Diamondback, The Most Expensive Aluminum iPhone 4 Case

April 15, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Oh yes, good looks are going to cost you a pretty penny these days and Atomic's new Diamondback aluminun hybrid case for the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 is the most expensive aluminum case for the iPhone 4 yet. The Diamondback is a full bodied case and not a bumper this time like Atomic's other offerings. The multi-dimensional back design is made using a CNC machine with a dedicated sleep/wake button which is shaped like a diamond, hence the name. It's available in 4 different colors for a whopping $200. If you've got the cash, expect the Diamondback to start shipping in about 2-4 weeks.

March 22, 2011

Hermes iPad 2 Leather Case Costs More Than Your iPad 2

March 22, 2011/ Nir Schneider

You thought Vaja's luxurious leather sleeves and cases were expensive? The Hermes leather iPad 2 case costs a whopping $1,400 for the Hermes Station - a book-style case that doubles as a stand (pictured above). Oh but Hermes is a luxury leather maker in Paris so it's understandable, right? If you don't have that kind of dough for a leather case, maybe Hermes' leather sleeve, the Swift (pictured below), will be in your price range at just $820. At least it's available in 10 different colors.