Laptops are annoying. They are generally slower than desktops, come with less memory and smaller hard drives, and seem to overheat almost at a whim. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t know what I would have done without my netbook when I was stuck at the Pittsburgh airport for twelve solid hours, but they are [...]
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ATEN VS481A 4-port HDMI Switch Review
We have reviewed ATEN products before, as they make great KVM switches. The last one we reviewed was geared towards the PC gamer and included DMI and audio switching. Anyone who has been around home theater for the past twenty years has seen the industry change the video cables from RF cables, RCA, S-Video, component [...]
Adesso CyberTablet 6400 Tablet
As a graphic artist, I am familiar with digital graphics tablets. Most digital artists are familiar with Wacom products, but they tend to be very pricey. The price point of a tablet has a bit of “snob” factor to it, as professional tablets start around $350 and “lesser” entry-level tablets can be had for under $100. When I [...]
Mountain Dew World of Warcraft Game Fuel
Everyone on this planet is guilty of brand buying. You, me, your Uncle Lester, even your granny wouldn’t buy anything but Pet Milk. It’s human nature, we buy things just because they are familiar, no matter what the outcome may be. So of course, when I heard that Mountain Dew was coming out with World [...]
Otterbox 3510 Waterproof Case
I’ve seen too many expensive gadgets destroyed in my lifetime. I cringe every time I see a cell phone, mp3 player, or camera crash to the ground, splashed, or overrun by an early tide. Today’s tech gadgets just aren’t meant to stand the elements… the only ones that are remotely protected are professional gear that costs [...]
Kellogg’s Star Trek Breakfast Cereal Review
The new Star Trek movie revisits the adventures of Captain Kirk, Spock, and all of the characters of the original 60s television series. Some have wondered if J.J. Abram’s new movie will appeal to the younger audience, who are the primary demographic of movie-goers… Well wonder no more! I bring you Kellog’s Star Trek Limited [...]
ATEN CS1782 2-port DVI KVMP Switch Review
Many PC enthusiasts play video games and do regular computing on the same machine, and we all know that the more software you add, the more cluttered and unstable your computer becomes. Imagine batching up a bunch of videos for compression, and then getting online for some fragging without any slowdown or distractions. This dream can [...]
Bawls Guarana Exxtra 16oz.
Bawls’ guarana beverages have been an underground favorite for LAN gamers for many years. Their highly-caffeinated beverages have been rather successful, despite their limited distribution channels. Previously you had to order a case online, but now Bawls is now starting to show up in convenience stores and major department stores like Target. If you’ve read [...]
Novus Plastic Scratch Remover
Any consumer of computer gear, gadgets, or home theater equipment knows that their stuff starts to look a little worn after a while. It doesn’t take long at all before your shiny new iPod gets a few unsightly scratches, diminishing its value and distracting from the gadget’s coolness. PC enthusiasts can carve deep gouges in [...]
Bawls G33K B33R Taste Test
Everyone seemed to think that Bawls latest flavor: dubbed G33K B33R, was a joke. It was scheduled for release on April 1st, 2008 (April Fool’s Day), and also had an interesting name. It turns out that this new root-beer flavored beverage is not only real, but is actually very good. Bawls’ guarana beverages have been an [...]
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