August 15, 2011

Padacs PowerCase Battery Case for iPhone 4 Review

August 15, 2011/ Kamiyu Hijikata

Battery life in modern smart phones is lagging behind all the cool stuff it can do, and this has brought upon us the horrors of a dead phone at a time of great need. When such times come, some people choose to have a iPhone battery case on hand to give a power boost. Most of these cases have the battery built into the back of the case, and a good selection of these have already been reviewed. Aussie company Padacs has their own addition to the market, the PowerCase. Does this case stack up with the other choices in the category, or is it just one to blend into the pack? Find out after the jump!

June 26, 2011

WaterField Designs Smart Case for iPad & iPad 2 Review

June 26, 2011/ Kamiyu Hijikata

WaterField Designs are a company based in San Francisco, with all bags design and made right there. No overseas labor, just pure American love. Quality and design is a big seller for WaterField Designs, and the Smart Case for the iPad/iPad 2 serves as one of their more luxurious sleeve offerings for the iPad. With so many sleeves on the market for iPad users, something unique is essential in setting a case apart from the competition. Find out more after the break!

April 30, 2011

Belkin Grip Graphix for iPod Touch 4G Review

April 30, 2011/ Kamiyu Hijikata

Belkin has a wide range of cases to cover everyone's needs and preferences, and the Grip Graphix is currently the stand alone offering for those interested in cases made of silicon. Silicon cases are easier to put on/remove and generally feel nicer with a grippy texture, but lacks dent protection if dropped, and can move quite easily. With many different silicon cases on the market, is there enough to set the Grip Graphix apart from cheaper offerings? Find out after the jump!

February 18, 2011

Power Support Air Jacket for iPod Touch 4G

February 18, 2011/ Kamiyu Hijikata

Power Support have been producing their line of Air Jackets for several years now, with different versions for each iPhone and iPod touch model that Apple has released. It's a successful case that's been sold by Apple itself in-store and online, so it's no surprise that a new version is available for the iPod touch 4^th gen. Is this case as good as it looks? Find out after the jump!

January 10, 2011

WaterField Designs iPad Wallet

January 10, 2011/ Kamiyu Hijikata

There are a surprising number of people starting to use the iPad as a replacement for a MacBook, and that has also led to extended use of the Apple Wireless Keyboard in conjunction with the iPad. However, carrying a keyboard around was rather difficult, but WaterField Designs quickly released simple sleeve to protect the Keyboard while being transported. The iPad Wallet takes this idea one step further, becoming an easy to handle sleeve/case to carry your iPad, keyboard and other accessories while outdoors.

November 13, 2010

Belkin Grip Vue and Grip Edge for iPod touch 4G

November 13, 2010/ Kamiyu Hijikata

TPU cases are becoming more common these days, and that's not a bad thing because the material is a good compromise between shock protection and a grippable material. The Belkin Grip Vue has been a popular case, and today we take a look at the new updated iPod version. The Grip Vue is a simple design, being a single piece of TPU made to hug around the iPod's body. Of course, there's all the port cutouts and covers over the volume rockers. In case you don't know what TPU is, it's material that's best described as harder than silicon but softer and more flexible that plastic.

November 05, 2010

Padacs Camera Connection Kit

November 05, 2010/ Kamiyu Hijikata

Apple's camera connection kit was a very popular accessory upon release, and many retail stores were completely sold out of them for several months. It's no surprise that other companies starting releasing their own version of the camera connection kit, and today we take a look at Padacs' offering. Unlike Apple's two piece set, the Padacs kit is simply one unit, with both a USB port and SD card slot built into the simple connection kit.