Author Archive: Xavier Lanier
Alphyn Industries PADX-1 LEDGE Wearcom iPad Jacket
Alphyn Industries showed off a jacket at MacWorld Expo 2011 that even that might be too geeky for even the most devout Apple fanboy. The PADX-1 LEDGE Wearcom jacket looks like it belongs in a science fiction movie. There’s a giant zippered pouch on the chest area that houses an iPad. The pouch folds down, [...]
McTiVia Wirelessly Connects MacBooks to HDTVs
One Mac accessory that’s caught our eye at MacWorld 2011 is McTiVia, a WiFi device that wirelessly connects newer MacBooks to any HDTV. The device mirrors the content on the MacBook’s screen onto the HDTV through the users’ home network. It’s capable of streaming up to 720p video, with about a second or two of [...]
Mercury Aura Pro Express SSD Looks Like a Great MacBook Air Upgrade
Other World Computing (OWC) has an 11″ MacBook Air outfitted with a Mercury Aura Pro Express SSD at MacWorld Expo 2011. An SSD in a new MacBook Air isn’t all that surprising of course, but how about one with a 360GB SSD? One of the most limiting factors of the new MacBook Air line is [...]
Why Weren’t More People Stopping by Codeweavers’ MacWorld 2011 Booth?
I can’t imagine why more Mac fans weren’t stopping by a booth filled with fully grown men dressed up in Flintstones outfits and in drag, accompanied by a princess. The booth was run by Codeweavers, a company that makes it possible for Windows applications to run on a Mac without having to run Windows. After [...]
iCookBook Makes Cooking Look Easy
iCookBook is an app that turns the iPad into a digital cookbook. As someone that isn’t too handy in the kitchen, I was impressed with by how approachable iCookBook makes cooking. The app comes with 2,000 recipes built in and additional packs of recipes can be purchased. The instructions are easy to follow and you [...]
Register for MacWorld Expo 2011 for Just $15
MacWorld Expo 2011 is right around the corner and the conference organizers are extending our readers a couple of special offers. An Expo only pass is $25 if you buy it online or $45 at the door. If you register through this link however, you can get in the door for just $15. If you [...]
Best of Show CES 2011: Powermat
Mobile batteries always seem to die at the worst times. Wouldn’t it be nice if your phone would just charge automatically every time you weren’t using it? Powermat is doing its best to make the dream of wireless charging a reality. While the Powermat products at CES 2011 were certainly impressive, its the proliferation of [...]
Best Mobile Lifestyle Accessory of CES 2011: ContourGPS Cam & Contour Mobile App
We found one device at CES 2011 that that combines the excitement of extreme sports and mobile technology. The ContourGPS, an HD camera that can be mounted just about anywhere, is gaining the ability to work with mobile phones thanks to Bluetooth and some new apps. With apps, GPS module, microsSD, Bluetooth and a Lithium-ion [...]
Best Gadget for the Family at CES 2011: Sony Bloggie 3D
There was no shortage of gadgets at CES 2011, but the Sony Bloggie 3D stood out as something the entire family will enjoy in the new year. Starting at $249, the Bloggie 3D will make it easy and affordable for families to capture all those precious moments in 3D. Until now, producing 3D video has [...]
Best Notebook of CES 2011: Alienware M17x
We saw a ton of notebooks at CES 2011, but the new Alienware M17x leaped out of the crowd. The new M17X is a beast of a machine, providing an outstanding gaming and entertainment experience. Throw in a number of creature comforts and a starting price of $1,499 and we’re more than comfortable crowning the [...]
