Archives For Xavier Lanier
Google Nexus 7′s Killer Feature is its $199 Price Tag
The Google's Nexus 7's best feature is its price tag. Starting at just $199, the Nexus 7 is in impulse-buy territory and the cheapest way to get a device running the latest version of Android.
T-Mobile Monthly 4G Review: $30 per Month Bargain
T-Mobile's $30 Monthly 4G plan is an unbelievable deal. Smartphone users on a budget should definitely take a look at T-Mobile's somewhat-hidden $30 plan before signing a two-year contract.
Jelly Bean Makes Galaxy Nexus Faster, Smoother & Smarter
Android 4.1, also known as Jelly Bean, breathes new life into the Galaxy Nexus, offering a much improved user experience. Jelly Bean doesn't officially launch until mid-July, but I was able to snag a Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.1 from the Google I/O conference in San Fr...
Modbook Pro: 13″ OS X Tablet Unveiled
Modbook Inc. officially introduced the Modbook Pro, a 13" tablet. Based on the 13" MacBook Pro, the Modbook Pro comes with powerful components and a Wacom digitizer.
The Modbook Mac Tablet is Back
Modbook is teasing a new Mac tablet on its Facebook page and promising full details tomorrow. The original Modbook debuted at MacWorld Expo 2007 as a modified 13" MacBook turned tablet.
MacBook Pro w/ Retina Owners Limited to Safari: There’s No Browser Like Chrome
Apple forces early MacBook Pro with Retina Display users to use its Safari web browser. Apple's latest MacBook comes with a gorgeous display, but third-party browsers aren't optimized for it yet, which means they're pretty much unusable. Being forced to use Safari o...
Google Nexus 7 Tablet Details Confirmed, will be Google I/O Freebie
Google will introduce its Nexus 7 tablet today at Google I/O and give early units away to conference attendees we've confirmed with sources.
Fueling Jets with Rugged Tablet PCs
Taughannock Aviation's using rugged tablets and custom software to make its operations more efficient. It is a good example of an organization reaping the rewards of implanting tablets in the workplace. The company is responsible for fueling more than 6,000 aircraft...
MacBook Pro with Retina Display Available Now…For a Price
It's nearly impossible to buy the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display at Apple Stores and Apple.com orders will ship in three to four weeks.
MacBook Pro with Retina Display Review: First Impressions
The new MacBook Pro with Retina Display is more tempting in the flesh and many MacBook buyers will up sell themselves to the pricey machine once they put their hands on it.
No iPhone 5 at WWDC, Release Date Sometime this Fall
Apple didn't announce the iPhone 5 at WWDC which means it will likely come in the fall.
Gorilla Pod Review: Flexible Tripod is Perfect for Vacation Photos
The Gorilla Pod is one accessory everyone should take on vacation this summer. This tripod makes it a cinch to take photos of one very important thing no matter where you go: yourself. Travelers often shoot incomplete family portraits, relegating one family member to...
PSA: Don’t Use the iPad as a Camera in Public
Though the new iPad has a better camera than its predecessor, I don't recommend using it as a camera. Why? It just looks ridiculous, it's impractical and the iPad can be disruptive in some environments.
Galaxy Nexus Update Improves Portable Hotspot Feature
Verizon pushed out the first official update to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus this week, fixing several bugs and improving overall performance.
Google Glasses One Step Closer to Reality, Makes Appearance at Street Fair
Google is conducting consumer research out in the real world to determine if everyday consumers are interested in purchasing Google Glasses.
The Great Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Keyboard Debate
Lenovo's new ThinkPad X230 keyboard is creating quite a stir. For the first time, the 12" ultraportable X200 series is ditching its classic ThinkPad keyboard in favor of a more modern island-style keyboard.
iPads Instrumental in Saving Greece $140 Billion
One hundred iPads and a custom app helped Greece slash its debt in half. Of course the iPads and the debt-restructuring app didn't save Greece $140 billion all on their own, but they did help funnel complex information and help more than 100,000 bondholders get on board...
Leap Motion Brings ‘Minority Report’ Computing to Life
Leap Motion is readying a sensor that translates mid-air gestures into precise computer actions. The Leap is a small device about the same size as a smartphone that creates a 3D interaction space in front of any computer's display. The Leap is a lot different than ...
Should Toddlers Use iPads? Sure, Why Not…
iPads are either better than books or worse than second-hand smoke depending on which parenting expert you talk to. The truth of the matter is there still isn't any long-term research to back other extreme and parents should simply use a healthy dose of common sense bef...
ADT Pulse for iPhone Review
The ADT Pulse app is a rare iPhone app in that it actively protects families and property. The ADT Pulse app is reason enough for anyone considering an alarm system to take a look at ADT. The ADT Pulse system allows its users to manage their home security system from...
SCOTTEVEST Hidden Cargo Pants Review
The SCOTTEVEST Hidden Cargo pants may just be the perfect pants for geeks. They look pretty similar to khakis sold by mainstream brands, but have 10 pockets and compartments, which means you can pack several mobile devices without having to endure the indignity of wear...
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a Winner
Today Lenovo officially unveiled the X1 Carbon, the world's lightest 14" notebook. Weighing in at three pounds and with a strong dose of creature comforts, the X1 Carbon is the kind of notebook companies that care about their employees should buy. The X1 Carbon is si...
Kensington KeyFolio Security Case for iPad 2
Kensington's introducing keyboard case that can lock down an iPad 2 to prevent theft. The $129 Kensington KeyFolio Secure Security Case for iPad 2 comes with a Bluetooth keyboard and ClickSafe lock that makes it impossible to remove the iPad from the case. Unfortunate...
GottaBeFunded: Vavo Universal Smartphone Kickstand
Vavo is a universal stand and mount for smartphones that's being launched as a Kickstarter project. The compact kickstand can be used with any iPhone and with devices as large as the Samsung Galaxy Note. Having a kickstand always available makes it easier to use smar...
The “iPad Wi-Fi + 4G” is Now “iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular”
Apple's re-branding the tablet formerly known as the "iPad Wi-Fi +4G" as the "iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular" due to international pressure.
The Worst Mother’s Day Gadget Marketing Campaign…Ever
Mobi must be very desperate these days. The company just launched a campaign encouraging family members to eavesdrop on each other with its Pure Sounds baby monitor and use what they hear to embarrass their kids in public.
Adobe Creative Cloud Now Available, Creative Suite Finally Affordable
Every one of Adobe's Creative Suite applications is now available for as low as $29.99 per month. Adobe's Creative Cloud is a new subscription service that charges a flat monthly fee rather than forcing creatives to pay up to $2,599 for a box full of DVDs. Adobe's Cr...
Post Office Will Stop Shipping iPads, iPhones and Other Gadgets Overseas
The United States Postal Service will no longer ship iPads, iPhones, laptops and other gadgets internationally starting May 16. The USPS ban shipping electronics with lithium batteries overseas begins May 16. The new USPS regulation is a set back for troops, contract...
Adobe Proto Now Available in App Store
Adobe Proto, an interactive wireframe and prototype app for designers, is now available in the App Store for $9.99. The new iPad app makes it relatively easy to work through ideas on the iPad and share them with clients or colleagues via Adobe's Creative Cloud service...
No, The HTC One X Camera Isn’t as Good as a Professional Camera
HTC is challenging people to spot the differences between photos taken with the HTC One X and with a professional camera. The company is trying to suggest people can't tell the difference between the two, but this 'competition' falls flat on its face. Smartphone came...
HP Intros EliteBook 2170p, EliteBook Folio for Business Users
HP introduced dozens of new products today including two notebooks built for road warriors. The HP EliteBook 2170p has a small footrprint thanks to an 11.6" display.
Etcher Turns the iPad into Etch A Sketch
Etcher is an iPad case and app that turn the tablet into a digital Etch a Sketch. At first glance the Etcher is nearly indistinguishable from an old-school Etch A Sketch, but you can obviously do a lot more with the digital version. Like the original, Etcher has a ...
Logitech Introduces Night Vision Security Cameras
Logitech is expanding its security camera line with an indoor night vision camera system. The Alert 750n Master System and the standalone Alert 700n are able to beam whatever's going on in your home to your mobile devices, even when the lights are off. The new camera...
