Bluelounge Kicks Adds Bumper Car Protection To Your iPad 2

Bluelounge never ceases to amaze with their amazing yet very simplistic products like this one, the Kicks. These are very simple silicone-rubber rails that use a light 3M adhesive that won't leave any residue and makes re-applying a breeze. The gray colored silicone-rubber strips  blends seamlessly against the back of your iPad 2, almost as if Apple themselves have designed them. We've seen similar add-ons like the iDroplets, but nothing close to what the Kicks have to offer. Positioning each strip along the back side of the iPad 2 allows you to set your iPad on any surface or prop it up against the edge of a sharp coffee table without scratching and harming the beautiful aluminum finish while adding traction too.

The Kicks come in two pairs for $11.95, and are Smart Cover compatible as well. It begs the question, why haven't I though about this?

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Gumdrop's Drop Series iPad 2 Case Boasts Mean Protection

Gumdrop's latest case for the iPad 2, the Drop Series, will come in handy if you're looking for some serious drop protection. Griffin's Survivor case isn't the only case anymore offering tough drop protection for the iPad 2. The Drop Series case is available now in 4 colors for $59.95, and offers multiple layers of protection including a snap-on screen shield and one tough and mean looking, thick rubber outer layer for that extra shock absorption and grip. The Drop Series case also has built-in port covers to keep dust away.

Gumdrop's Military Edition Drop Series case for the iPad 2 offers the same exact protection except it's colored in an army green color which will cost you a bit more at $69.95. The Military Edition is currently available to pre-order and is expected to ship in June. Unlike Griffin's Survivor case for the iPad 2, the Military Edition Drop Series case isn't Military spec certified and tested. That sounds a little ironic doesn't it.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Apple Replacing Unibody MacBook Bottoms

Apple has started up a new program called the "MacBook Bottom Case Replacement Program", and offering to replace the bottom of any affected white unibody MacBook purchased between October 2009 and April 2011 free of charge. The issue is with the bottom rubber surface of the white unibody MacBook that may separate due to issues with the glue that was used. If your MacBook is affected, you've got two options to get yours fixed. Take it into an Apple Retail Store and have it fixed there or you can do it yourself by ordering the free replacement kit online from Apple complete with screws, a screwdriver and instruction. I say do it yourself.

Will The Smart Cover Scratch Your iPad 2?

After Apple announced the new Smart Covers for the iPad, many people are now concerned that these beautiful covers will scratch their new iPad 2. The Smart Covers use magnets to latch onto the iPad's aluminum bezel and because the Smart Covers magnet latches are also made out of aluminum, I could see this being a concern. What many people don't know is that Apple thought it out before creating a product that will scratch your iPad 2 and added little gray rubber pads on the inside of each magnet latch to supposedly avoid any scratching. Will these be sufficient enough though? I guess you will have to find out the hard way or wait for reviews. And of course, we will have a review up as soon as possible!

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Razer DeathAdder Is Back, In Black

Razer has introduced a new version of the beloved gaming mouse we gamers all know by now, the DeathAdder. The DeathAdder Black Edition sports an all new stealthy black finish and rubber side grips but that is it. No new specs just a brand new all black finish. It's available right now for $59.99.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Case-Mate Outs Pop Case for HTC Desire HD

Case-Mate has just released their Pop case for the HTC Desire HD in black/gray. The Pop case combines hard plastic and soft rubber to create an impact protective case and add grip. The Pop is available now for $34.99 at Case-Mate's website.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

HEX Watch Band for iPod Nano 6G, Still Not Waterproof

HEX is brining you iPod nano 6G owners another selection of silicone bands to help you with your digital nano watch endeavours. These watch bands will also allow you to plug-in your headphones when you realize that you're draining all your battery life leaving that screen on all the time. You can pick the HEX Watch Band in nine colors for $24.95. 

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Nir Schneider

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