Before 8am this morning a rather directed FedEx car showed up at the house to deliver a new Kindle Fire HD evaluation unit. So far, I am impressed. The 7 inch unit is light, bright and clear. It came pre-configured with my Amazon account, so music, video and books in the Amazon Cloud were all there. The books section was blank until I search for a book I knew I owned and … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire First Looks
Hardware Review
Creating Rituals to Care for Small Things
Strategy is a big thing, but the success of strategy is based on the shepherding of small things. I recently lost two Small things: a Satechi BT MediaRemote Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote Control for iPhone, iPad & iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook, and Mac Mini and a Jawbone ICON HD Headset and THE NERD USB Adapter. Ritual becomes a problem when you … [Read more...] about Creating Rituals to Care for Small Things
Review: Logitech iPad 2 Keyboard Case and Fold-up Keyboard
Keyboards of tablets are always a compromise if they are built for the tablet (vs. using a full external Bluetooth or USB keyboard). The two Logitech keyboards reviewed here are no different, but each offers a unique reason for being. First up with the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 that was designed in conjunction with tablet skin and case maker Zagg … [Read more...] about Review: Logitech iPad 2 Keyboard Case and Fold-up Keyboard
Review: Fūl Brooklyn and Joint Venture Tablet/Notebook Computer Cases
I have been using these two Fūl bags for a few days now, and I am mostly impressed, but a bit disappointed when it comes to my personal preference to carry the preverbal digital-kitchen-sink with me on trips. These are high-quality bags, made of 1680 Denier Nylon (and a bit of neoprene in the case of the Brooklyn), heavily stitched, well-padded and attractive. Both bags offer … [Read more...] about Review: Fūl Brooklyn and Joint Venture Tablet/Notebook Computer Cases
Brenthaven Hardshell Folio for iPad
The roughly $40 Brenthaven Hardshell Folio for iPad is a very different kind of case for the iPad. First, it isn't one of those fancy magnetic cases, so if you want your iPad to flip on at the opening of the case, this is not the case for you. That said, the Apple iPad 2 Smart Covers and complementary cases create a puzzle-like solution to iPad protection. The Hardshell Folio … [Read more...] about Brenthaven Hardshell Folio for iPad