November 05, 2011

iPhone 4S 8MP Camera Review

November 05, 2011/ Max Sarayev

The iPhone 4S with its new and highly regarded backside-illuminated 8-megapixel camera is a powerful piece of technology. Apple has improved the speed of the shutter and the tap-to-focus. It takes seconds to snap a beautiful and crisp photo! Using the tap to focus feature becomes very useful to get the shallow depth of field effect. It'll not match your DSLR but it's quite impressive for a smart phone camera. In some of the images below, you will notice different focus points. Apple went ahead and added the grid, which lets you compose better aligned shots. We've got full 1080p videos and an un-retouched photo gallery testing the iPhone 4S' well equipped back shooter waiting for you right after the break!

November 23, 2010

Incase Ping Pong Case for iPhone 4 Review

November 23, 2010/ Sahil Arora

Incase is a Well Known Brand in the world of cases and covers for Apple products. Recently They released the new Ping Pong Case, a TPU case that has the design of a ping pong paddle. It comes in 4 different colors and retails for $29.99, putting it in the sweet spot as far as price. Its closest rivals are the PixelSkin HD by Speck Products and the NGP by Incipio. Lets see how Incase's new product stacks up.

November 18, 2010

Rearth Ringke for iPhone 4

November 18, 2010/ Sahil Arora

The New Ringke by Rearth is one of the better Silicone cases I've come across for the iPhone 4. It retails for $16.99 on their website and its available in a plethora of colors. Its a really slim case and the case is shaped exactly like the iPhone 4 itself, it goes as far as to putting the notches of where the antenna is on the device.

November 15, 2010

SGP Ultra Thin Case for iPhone 4 Review

November 15, 2010/ Austin Morrow

The SGP Ultra Thin is one of the better cases on the market which are currently available for the iPhone 4. In the package you have so much included for the money you are paying. First off all, you get the case of course. You have a Steinheil LCD film protector, a nice little microfiber cloth, a logo protection film because of the cutout on the back of the case which shows off the Apple logo and 10 pieces of LED Flash diffused reflection protector which should solve the flash issue, that is if you have any issues which is very unlikely.

It's a snap on back cover for your iPhone 4 but you will say, " Hey I've seen a similar case like this. Why is this one unique?!? " Well, first of all I haven't seen a case which is better fitting, I mean it fits perfectly. The cutouts, the form-factor and the overall feel of the case will remind you of the iPhone 4's original design.
One of the reasons I love this case is that it doesn't scratch easily but it's a fingerprint magnet. Also if you go for the black version, I think it will show the fingerprints more as well as the dust specks. It adds a little bit of grip but it doesn't add bulk to the phone so you can enjoy it's original design. More of the review after the break.

September 27, 2010

PADACS Ergonomic iPad Stand

September 27, 2010/ Patrick Rigby

PADACS Ergonomic iPad stand is great iPad stand that is not only made out of quality materials such as aluminum, it is extremely functional as well. As soon as you open the box you can see that as it comes folded flat in a neoprene carrying case which makes it very easy to carry around next to your iPad in a bag or briefcase because of the extra protection of the neoprene case.

The stand is very easy to assemble, even though it does have many stages. The grey bits at the side pull out to support the iPad when it is in landscape mode, and pulls in when the iPad is in the portrait orientation. The stand has 6 angles of elevation enabling you to see the iPad from any angle. And the iPad feels extremely stable in all positions, landscape or portrait. The stand places the iPad on a foldout rubberized ledge to stop it moving around and keeping the iPad stable and secure. One thing that is really nice, is that the ipad is not clipped in so it is easy to remove unlike some other iPad stands.

September 11, 2010

PADACS Executive Leather and Generation iPad Case Review

September 11, 2010/ Patrick Rigby

Ever since the iPad was released there has been a plethora of cases on the market. Made by PADACS, the Generation iPad Case and the Executive Leather iPad Case are 2 more in the iPad case market. Both cases are in the same style as the iPad case made by Apple, i.e. like a book. Also like the Apple case, there is a flap on the back where you can bend the front of the case around to put it in either the typing mode or the display mode. A neat feature of these cases are that when you close the case, there is a magnet in the end so the top doesn’t flap around unnecessarily and stays closed. Very nice.

Both cases are made of very high quality material and that is the only difference between the cases. The Executive case is as you could guess, is made out of black leather, and it is very high quality at that. Which makes it have a very premium feel to it, and it feels great! On the other hand, the Generation iPad Case is a mix of denim and white synthetic leather. Weird mix but it works. The texture of the external part of the case is very nice and the softness and smoothness of the inside is great. Overall, both cases are very nice to hold and use. Also, all the external buttons and speakers are exposed and are really easy to get to. However, with everything, there are some issues. But, I can only find one. The issue is to do with how the case actually touches the iPad on the left hand side. In short, it doesn’t. I presume this is caused when the flap that keeps the iPad secure in the case is in, it pulls the material at the top which then causes the case to lift slightly on the left hand side. Now, it is not that catastrophic as it only lifts up from the iPad about 8mm and it went away within a week of use.

In conclusion, both of these cases are good. They are both very durable, protective and stylish. But if I had to choose which one is the best, I would have to say the Generation case. Mainly because of the denim material. For me it is a lot nicer to hold and is better feeling for me. Also, as it is not made fully out of leather, it is quite a bit lighter as well.

PADACS is now shipping all of their products to the US & Canada with free shipping within the US starting September 17th. The Executive leather case is $53.95 and the Generation case is $47.95.

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August 24, 2010

PADACS Bluetooth Mini Keyboard

August 24, 2010/ Patrick Rigby

Padacs' pocket-sized QWERTY bluetooth keyboard is a great alternative for people who love the iPad, but hate typing on the onscreen keyboard. The keyboard measures 115mm x 60mm x 7mm which makes it very pocketable and easy to carry around. The keyboard is also very light as it is made out of plastic, and because it is made out of plastic and is very light, it could feel cheap to some people. Personally, I like how light it is because it makes it very easy to carry around either in your pocket, or in a bag. The keyboard takes around 20-30 mins to charge from a flat battery and lasts for several hours of typing continuously.

It is a very nice typing experience on the mini bluetooth keyboard, given the size. There are 5 rows altogether, the first row is numbers, the next 3 are for letters and punctuation and the last row is for the spacebar, function, shift, CTRL, ALT and delete keys. The keys are evenly spaced and raised just high enough to provide a pleasant clicking sound when the keys are pressed.

Padacs bluetooth mini keyboard supports many devices and OS's including OS X, iOS 4, Android, PS3, Windows, WinMo 5.0 or higher and Symbian S60. And when using it with OS X, the number row can control things like brightness, volume, expose, play, pause and skip track when Function key is pressed.

In conclusion, Padacs bluetooth mini keyboard is one of the best bluetooth keyboards I have tried. mainly because just how portable it is and how it is very easy to type on. The Bluetooth Mini Keyboard is shipping to the US & Canada for $59.95. And one more thing, this review was typed on the Bluetooth Mini Keyboard, and it was great!

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