Review – Archos 101 G9 Tablet
Introduction:
If you already own a light and fairly high-powered laptop, you would be forgiven for questioning why one would sacrifice performance over size (and a touch interface) and buy a tablet. I have often been doubtful of the capability and relevance of tablet devices and was interested to see if testing the Archos might change my preconceptions about the concept.
Review – USBFever: Useful iPhone and iPad gadgets
USBFever has been generous to allow us reviewing some of their latest gadgets for Apple’s iPhone/Touch and iPad. We got hands on some screen protectors, some cases and some power/charging docks. Let’s hit it.
Review – Synology DiskStation DS712+, DX510 and security special
Synology recently launced a new model in their business class network attached storage division, namely the 2-bay DS712+. Over the last week we took the time to play around a bit with this particular model and let you know how it handled the stress tests.
Review – MP-G7 (Android TV) from AMEX DIGITAL
Today we have a review of a new product from AMEX Digital. It’s called the MP-G7 and it’s an Android media player soon to be available on the market. Will the AMEX product be able to keep up with the ever-growing android market? Find out below.
Review – iPrints
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Techstrike is pleased to review iPrints, another great product from Fordville. (See: Pro-Stretch Touch-Screen Gloves):
Review – Logic 3 – i-Station ‘Rotate’
As a full-time musician, the idea of using an audio dock for the iPhone has never appealed to me. The principle behind such an accessory is sound (no pun intended!), they are generally affordable and portable alternatives to owning a surround setup. However, most audio docks are marketed primarily as 'music speakers' which require your iPod/iPhone to be in a fixed (and often fragile looking) portrait position. This means that videos will appear smaller on the screen during playback and are difficult to enjoy unless you're sat nearby. Another drawback is that the sound quality often seems 'tinny' and they generally struggle with higher frequencies (e.g, the clashing of cymbals on a drum kit). I was pleased to find that Logic 3 have addressed some of these issues with the 'i-Station Rotate'.
Concept
One of the main selling points of the 'i-Station Rotate' is its clever slide-and-rotate input, which allows iPhone and iPod Touch users to dock up whilst enjoying their movies in landscape orientation. The i-Station is marketed as a portable accessory which can be powered by the included AC adapter with Euro 2pin and British 3pin interchangeable plugs or alternatively 4x AA batteries. Either works fine, but it would have been more convenient still if the device had an in-built rechargeable battery.