January 2010

Monthly Archives

NZXT Cryo

The NZXT Cryo LX notebook cooler [$69.99] keeps the heat down in style. Built of thick aluminum, featuring three adjustable 120mm fans, and supporting notebooks up to 19 inches in size, this ain’t for sissies. If that weren’t enough, the NZXT Cryo LX also has four USB 2.0 ports for expandability. It folds lengthwise for … Continue Reading

Uncategorized Comments Off

Luxeed LED Keyboard

Sick of your boring old generic keyboard? The Luxeed LED keyboard will add both functionality and fun to your computer. It has 430 customizable LEDs, each of which can be programmed to display your color of choice. Make the keys a same color, each row a different color, or any number of keys a different … Continue Reading

Uncategorized Comments Off
elago m2

elago M2

Need a cozy home for your iPhone or iPod Touch? The elago M2 iPhone stand [$24.99] might be what you were looking for. Built out of aluminum, it matches the look of Apple computers (especially the iMac) and can hold the iPhone in a vertical or horizontal position. The elago M2 works with a wide … Continue Reading

Phone Comments Off
sony dash

Sony Dash

The Sony Dash [$199.99] is one of those things that you don’t need, but would sure as hell be cool to have. This seven-inch touchscreen device is a new concept intended to be an Internet alarm clock of sorts, supporting all sorts of cool custom applications like YouTube, Facebook, and the weather. It can also … Continue Reading

Gadgets Comments Off

Kodak PlaySport

The Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera [$149.00] is a hand-held video recorder and camera waterproof up to 10 feet (3 meters). It not only shoots full 1080p HD video, but can also take 5 megapixel photos and works well in low-light. Its rugged design means you can smash and bash it with virtual … Continue Reading

Photo Comments Off
western_digital_my_book_3.0

Western Digital My Book 3.0

The Western Digital My Book 3.0 1 TB [$149.99] is one of the first external hard drives to support the new USB 3.0 standard. Forget about firewire! The My Book 3.0 transfers data at up to 10x the rate of USB 2.0, so it will copy over movies and other large files in no time. … Continue Reading

Gadgets Comments Off

TurboTax Deluxe

When the tax man comes a knockin’, TurboTax Deluxe 2010 [Link] has you covered. Whether you own a home, have hundreds of deductions, or are filing for the first time, this long-trusted software will do both your federal and state taxes for you. Several dozen IRS forms are supported and the software will tailor itself … Continue Reading

Software Comments Off
lightroom-sample

Adobe Lightroom 2

Even owners of high-end DSLRs know that at least some post-processing is needed to get a perfect image. That’s where Adobe Lightroom 2 [$256.80] comes in. Available for both Windows and Mac OS X, the software provides all the tools necessary for veterans and newbies alike to create professional-looking images. There is a learning curve … Continue Reading

Photo, Software Comments Off

Samsung LinkStick

The Samsung LinkStick wireless LAN adapter WIS09ABGN [$71.99] provides Wireless-G or Wireless-N Internet to any ’09 Samsung TV or Blu-Ray player through USB. Unfortunately for Samsung owners, it’s the only way to add wireless connectivity to your device. That being said, it is easy to set up. When hooked up to a Blu-Ray player, the … Continue Reading

Uncategorized Comments Off

Linksys WRT54GL

The Linksys WRT54GL router [$49.99] is the device of choice for home networking. Featuring a Wireless-G access point and built-in switch for Ethernet devices, the WRT54GL is well known for its low price and reliability. Besides allowing you to share an Internet connection between multiple computers, it also has a firewall to boost security. What … Continue Reading

Uncategorized Comments Off