UNU Electronics’ $40 (discounted) Superpak is claimed to be the smallest and fastest-charging 10,000mAh rechargeable battery pack, and I am inclined to believe it. Superpak is ideal for use with today’s more power-hungry USB-connected smartphones and some tablets. Of...
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myCharge Energy Shot 2000mAh Rechargeable External Gadget Battery
myCharge Energy Shot, $25 (suggested price) external smartphone battery has a clever package with expected performance from its rechargeable 2000mAh Lithium battery. The company is selling the packaging here, the sizzle, not the steak. In its packaging (above), the...
Powerocks Magicstick 2800mAh Cell Phone Battery Charger
With so many cellphone battery chargers on the market, what distinguishes this one? Powerocks markets a variety of charging devices, including the colorful Magicstick, a large lipstick-shaped charger. It was found selling for as little as $29 delivered from eBay and...
Native Union Curve Twin Dock and Handset Simultaneously for Smartphone and Tablet
One can almost forget the comfort and ease with which a phone call can be conducted with the right handset. Many of us have become accustomed to life without a phone handset. Native Union changes this for the better with their innovative products, including this...
Westone Talk Series TS-1 Earbuds with Microphone a Good Choice for Use with Any Smartphone
Familiar with the Westone brand of so-called ear monitors? Neither was I. I made it a point to stop by their exhibit at the January 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and I am delighted that I did. I learned that the company has a 50-year legacy of...
Giving Credit Where It Is Due – Read Maggie’s CNET Article for New Smartphone Buyers and Those Considering Moving from iPhone to Android or Windows Phone
CNET writer Marguerite Reardon's recent article on the above topic is about as good as it gets in covering the issue. I think it is a must read for anyone shopping for a smartphone now and in the future. I know there are many iPhone users who regularly consider...
magicJack PLUS Connects Directly to Macs, PCs AND Direct Connected to Router – Cheap Phone Service that Works!
magicJack PLUS, $70, builds on the success of the original product. I have had nothing but success with the original, be it connected to a Mac or Windows PC. One year of service is included, with one-year renewals costing $30 and five years for $100. I know the...
Invisible Shield is Must Have, Unique Protection for Any Exposed Mobile Display
For any device with an exposed display – iPod, smart phone, digital camera, GPS and more, protect it with a miraculous product like nothing else I’ve ever seen. If it’s got a display to protect, it needs The Invisible Shield! I’ve been a fan and supporter since they...
Audio Books from Audible.com
Audible.com – First there were audio books called books-on-tape available for purchase. Then there were retail rental outlets and they started to become available from your local library. Somewhere along the path came books on CD. About 12 years ago something truly...