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Uniea Rebelution Skidboard

Eric Schwarz — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:21 +0000

The funny thing about the new iPad is that it is compatible with only certain iPad 2 cases, giving early adopters both a mix of existing options, and the opportunity for third-parties to create all-new cases. Uniea's Rebelution Skidboard may have a funny name, but it's one of the earliest folio-meets-hard-shell cases for the Apple’s newest iPad...

Apple iPad (Third-Generation)

Eric Schwarz — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:25:26 +0000

Well, this is certainly interesting—just a few days after I stated that my original iPad was more than adequate, I'm typing this from a brand-new third-generation iPad. As it turns out, the universe aligned just so where I was able to sell my old iPad for a reasonable amount, and not have to wait in line or deal with a preorder for the new iPad (thanks, local Walmart in a non-techy area). Numerous writers have already reviewed the iPad as a whole, but I wanted to offer the perspective from an existing user...

ColcaSac Juan Valdez iPad Sleeve

Eric Schwarz — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:33:57 +0000

Continuing our iPad sleeve reviews from the SwitchEasy Thins earlier this month, we had the chance to try ColcaSac's newest product, the aptly named $60 Juan Valdez, a sleeve made out of burlap from old coffee bags. As someone who drinks too much coffee as it is, I was eager to try this sleeve with my iPad...

SwitchEasy Thins

Eric Schwarz — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:04:14 +0000

In a time when most of the world is concerned with the newest gadgets, I often find myself feeling slightly outdated by using an original iPad (other members of our staff have the second one, so there's plenty to go around for testing purposes). Regardless of what iPad you may be using, SwitchEasy has a case for you—the $40 Thins, a basic sleeve that is designed to fit both the original iPad and its sequel...

Clear

Eric Schwarz — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:00 +0000

With iOS 5, users were handed a number of new features, one being the Reminders app. Although Reminders is fairly capable and should satisfy most users' needs, there's always a market for third-party options. Announced at the Macworld|iWorld Expo, the much-anticipated Clear, by Realmac Software and Impending, is to-do list focusing on reducing clutter...

Piolo

Eric Schwarz — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:43 +0000

We've reviewed a number of interesting iPhone accessories over the past few years, and some of our favorites have been creative and inexpensive ones. Although cases are arguably a necessity, and apps can vary from user to user, we enjoy it when manufacturers try to invent something completely new. Such is the case with the Piolo, a £6 (about $10-$11 US) stand for the iPhone 4 and 4S...