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When I renovated my house, I put oodles of CAT6 cabling throughout. I figured that - at some point in the future - everything would be run over CAT6. Not only audio-visual data... I even saw PoE (Power over Ethernet) lamps and light fixtures in development. My first pet project was to get High-Definition all over the house on CAT6. The reason being that I wanted to … [Read more...]
I received my new Retina MacBook Pro last month. I couldn't wait. It was all sup'd- up with a 750GB internal Flash drive, the highest clocked processor and the biggest RAM install I could get. When it came, it didn't disappoint. Until, I noticed the first dent. Then, another. And, another. It seems that the aluminium shell isn't very tough - despite how it looks. I … [Read more...]
If you're travelling with several tablets, phones, wifi hard drives, mp3 players and game devices in tow - particularly in families with more than one iPad or Android device - you'll discover that it's nearly impossible to find a USB travel charger that can simultaneously charge all your 2.1 amp devices at once. Instead, most of the multiple port USB chargers on the market can … [Read more...]
Not only do the Brits insist upon driving upon the wrong side of the road but, also, they force us to use some of the bulkiest and most ungainly electrical plugs in the world. If you're trying to travel as weightless as possible, it's always a conundrum as to what to do with those darn UK plugs. No longer. … [Read more...]
We've taken a look at some of the other Aquapac products and find them a bit hit-or-hiss (e.g. SLR submersible camera case). However, their submersible bags & cases are useful for transporting delicate items and - in some cases - can allow you to use your gadgets in harsh environments. … [Read more...]
As our gadgets proliferate, it gets harder and harder to quench their insatiable thirst for power. We've already reviewed a number of different rechargeable battery solutions here on Nomadz but it seems that we are losing the war between power and portability. … [Read more...]
Now, this is truly a breakthrough product. You don't know that you want it but you will! It won't be for everyone but for those who need to film themselves and don't have a pair of extra hands, this is a handy tool. First, you dock your iPhone into the Swivl mount, then pop the wireless marker into your pocket. Then, no matter where you go, the Swivl will pivot 360 … [Read more...]
If you're the type of person who hates wasting an opportunity to transform your apparel into functional gadget-wear, then here's something you might be interested in. You know those things that go in your shirt collar to keep them stiff - collar stays? Well, why not swap those flimsy plastic ones for a titanium pair? Then, while you're at it, use a pair that can actually be … [Read more...]
[UPDATE: This article was modified on April 12, 2012 to correct some errors after we received and tested our own AirStash] Given that Apple refuses to allow users to easily attach flash memory to upgrade the storage capacity of its products, there have been many work-arounds. For example, the Kingston WiDrive, Seagate GoFlex Satellite and the Hypershop Hyperdrive. Up to now, … [Read more...]
If you'd like to use your iPhone as a learning tool, here's an interesting way to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds. This lens clip-on turns your iPhone 4 into a microscope with a 60X magnifying lens. It also comes with a mini LED light to illuminate the darkness. Despite the beautiful pictures, though, reviews claim that it's made of plastic and not … [Read more...]
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