2012年11月29日星期四

Cell phone case also protects its owners


Cell phone owners spend money on protective cases for their phones, but, until now, these cases didn't protect the owner. A new protective case ensures the safety of the cell phone, as well as its owners.The U.S. Department of Justice said one in four college women have reported serious assault or rape during their college experience. Technology has provided new ways for individuals to stay safe. However, the new Coyote Case for iPhones provides users with some ways of avoiding dangerous situations.The Coyote Case has buttons located on both sides that are set off with deliberate and intentional pressure. Pushing these buttons will set of an alarm, send out a text with the user's current location to emergency contacts, or will perform both functions. The side button design is constructed in the root of human behavior and ergonomics. Studies in behavioral research show that when under stress, the natural response is for the human hand to make a clenching motion.
The creator Jonathan Page made the device after he heard his niece was threatened one evening near her apartment. Page was unable to be interviewed because of difficulties presented due to Hurricane Sandy but commented on his inspiration for making the iPhone case in a promotional video."Her whole personality had changed, and that resonated with me,"Page said in the promotional video. "There (had to) be a solution."According to the Coyote Case website, the desire to protect future individuals from going through a similar experience is what relentlessly drove the development team to deliver a product that is intuitive, durable and built for protection.Caren Henry, the brand director for Coyote Case, said that this case is a device worth the investment.
"It can save lives," Henry said. "We believe wholeheartedly that this is a device that everyone can benefit from in terms of their own protection."Henry went on to explain that the portability aspect is what makes it such a unique product. The Coyote Case is ideal for college students because many tend to carry a phone with them almost everywhere they go. The case also delivers portable protection for outdoor scenarios such as walking, hiking, running or biking."We all like to go out and have fun, and we should be able to do so without feeling threatened," Henry said. "The reality, though, is things do happen. This case is a way to protect and empower its users."On campuses across the nation, dangerous situations can arise for any student. Lt. Arnold Lemmon of the University Police Department felt this case is a promising device, but that it should only be an addition to other safety measures.

2012年11月27日星期二

Apple iPad Mini vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Nook HD: specs showdown


The small tablet war is heading to new territories now. From 7-inch tabs we have many devices with slightly larger displays. Apple has iPad Mini and eReader giants like Amazon and Barnes & Noble respectively tout Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD+ with displays larger than seven. Here we go ahead to compare these three products to let you pick up the best product for eReading, movie watching, web surfing and more.Apple's new small tablet runs on iOS 6. Compared to it both Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD+ are up with tailored Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Yes, that means you can run iTunes app store on iPad Mini and Play Store on Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD+ for different ipad case with keyboard.Needless to say, iPad wins when it comes to apps. Thanks to app store, iPad is the leader in number of apps. Amazon has designed too many specialized apps for multiple goals like eReading and similar purposes. B&N has somehow failed in it and so that Nook HD+ is the loser in availability of apps for diverse purposes.
The Apple mini tablet mounts a 7.9-in LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels at a meager 162-ppi. The device drops the much-wanted Retina display and has lost a significant amount of sheen due to this. Kindle Fire HD is a bit larger with an 8.9-inch high definition display. It is an IPS TFT capacitive touchscreen that sports a better screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels at 254-ppi. The Nook HD+ is almost identical to Fire HD, but is rather smarter with a 9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels at 256-ppi.Going by innards, the Mini comes with 1GHz dual core Cortex-A9 CPU with Apple's new A5 chip inside. Its performance is boosted by a PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU and 512MB RAM. china cheap mobile supplier can find 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants of this machine. Onboard the new Kindle Fire HD, Amazon has integrated a 1.5GHz Cortex-A9 CPU with TI OMAP 4470 chip and 1GB of RAM. The device has two – 16GB and 32GB – memory versions. Nook HD+ is powered by the same setup, but it comes in 16GB only.
One important use of a small tablet is data surfing. That is why it must have a better and reliable connectivity options. Every tablet in question here comes with nice connectivity option. When it comes to iPad Mini, which comes in both cellular and Wi-Fi combo, you can see options like GPRS, EDGE, DC-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA and 4G LTE for Wi-Fi/4G model only and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 2.0. The device also shows off Apple's new 8-pin Lightning dock port.Amazon sells Kindle Fire HD with Wi-Fi only. It doesn't have a cellular model. Yet, different from its precursor, the tablet touts Bluetooth with A2DP as well as USB 2.0. The Nook HD+ offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n, USB 2.0 and HDMI for connectivity. It is easy to access high speed internet on all these machines.

2012年11月22日星期四

Snapping the tablet and keyboard dock components is easy and reasonably secure


The charger of the ASUS VivoTab RT isn't much larger than a smartphone's and plugs into either the tablet or into the keyboard dock. The LED charging light on the keyboard dock is insanely bright. I can see it from the living room across the hall in my bedroom. Once  plugged into the keyboard dock, the twofer nature of the VivoTab RT quickly emerges. From a slick tablet you now have a sleek Ultrabook with a pretty decent QWERTY keyboard and additional 9 hours of battery life for a total of 16 (tested to be between 15-18 hours with varying settings).While the VivoTab RT as a standalone tablet feels a little delicate, it seems to be reinforced once locked into the keyboard dock. The keyboard dock doubles as a base a full (although undersized) island style QWERTY keyboard with a trackpad and adds USB port.
Snapping the tablet and keyboard dock components is easy and reasonably secure, unsnapping them can be done toggling a small lock. It isn't as cool as the use of magnets but there's a feeling of solid and mechanical reassurance when connecting both parts.Once connected and transformed, the ASUS VivoTab RT feels like a high-end netbook or a smallish Ultrabook. The beauty of this solution is that you can use it on your lap if needed or on various locations unlike the Surface that needs to have somewhere to support both the kickstand and the floppy Touch Cover.The keyboard dock is a solid and functional accessory. There's no learning curve to type on the chiclet-style keys, it adds rigidity to the tablet and it has a range of movement for tilting the screen.
These are all missing on the Microsoft Surface which expects users to learn how to type on the Touch Cover and is limited by the angle of the kickstand.The best thing about the ASUS VivoTab RT is that for the price of $599, you get both the tablet and the keyboard dock (a must-have if you are to be productive on this platform).For the same price, the Microsoft Surface gets you the tablet and the Touch Cover and not the Type Cover which is a less painful way to input text.The Microsoft Surface has its first true challenger in the ASUS VivoTab RT tablet.ASUS has produced a well-rounded, accomplished and smartly designed hybrid device that works suitably well for Windows RT. Its a great tablet and a stunning notebook solution.For the same price as a Microsoft Surface and a Touch Cover you're getting a real QWERTY keyboard, ports, 16 hours of battery life and virtually the same processor, memory and RAM as the Surface, it seems silly to even consider Microsoft's offering over the VivoTab RT.

2012年11月20日星期二

iPhone 5 Battery Case With Apple Official Authorization is Going to Be Launched


Almost everyone these days has a smart phone and iPhone 5 is one of the most popular choices. The product the author obtained this time is an iPhone 5-battery case for the most up to date iPhone users, which not only provides firm protection for your new iPhone 5 from scratches, but features an internal battery as extra power, together with a fantastic design.When using the brilliant apple iPhone 5, for whatever one's purpose is, each user would certainly like to keep their new smart phone looking as new for as possible for as long as possible. Therefore a sufficient wholesale ipad case online is a necessity. Hundreds of styles of cases for the iPhone 5 are arriving, including synthetic and leather fabric and material. There is a wide variety of protective cases available in the marketplace; however, one problem still plagues iPhone 5 users, and that is battery life.
The battery life of the iPhone 5 has not increased from the iPhone 4, and a little from iPhone 4S. The battery life is no longer sufficient for a full day's use. Many users often complain about this disadvantage at times. That indicates an opportunity for a considerable accessories products market, battery case products specifically, aimed at iPhone 5 users.However, since Apple changed to the Lightning connector, each previous battery case will no longer be compatible with iPhone 5, whose 8-pin adapter connector is inserted a special chip. It's a patent of Apple, and while Apple will authorize and approve such companies and products, it's not proceeding at "lightning" rate. Every third party company who wants to get an official authorization (MFI certificate) from Apple will have to wait for another several months because of the shortage of capacity of Foxconn, Apple's biggest contact manufacturer in China. This reason is why until now Wholesale Tablet Keyboard for this iPhone 5 are still largely missing.
After deeply researching the accessories market for iPhones, one slick battery case possessing MFI authorization has been designed by Shenzhen Esorun Technology Limited Company, a professional digital products supplier specializing in power banks and phone accessories. They produce a product that is one of the best battery cases aimed at the iPhone 5 power case accessories market up to now not only because its Apple's official MFI certificate, but because of its multifunction design.This outstanding battery case not only supplies firm protection for new iPhone 5 from scratches and scrapes, but features a built-in 3000mAh Li-polymer battery, together with the ability to double as a fashionable and convenient holder. It looks fantastic as a battery case as well as a lovely movie player fitting. This Apple authorized accessory will triple the power of your favorite iPhone 5, meanwhile providing a stylish case with a secure frame for overall protection against unexpected marks and scrapes. The battery can be charged through a Micro USB port (normally 5-pin connector), which means users can save on the cost and use existing cable; no need to spend extra money getting a new cable.

2012年11月15日星期四

iPad mini Case Review: Macally Leather Case and Stand for iPad mini Review


The Macally Leather Case and Stand for the iPad mini is a super protective case that covers the entire tablet. It combines faux leather, soft lining and hard plastic inserts to provide solid protection against scratches, nicks, bumps and even shock damage. The case offers easy access to all ports and buttons and it comes in three colors, black, navy blue and salmon pink.The Macally Leather Case and Stand certainly has its own style that looks like out of Indiana Jones world. The case comes in portfolio style though it has a saddle style tab as closure. The case has a tablet holder on the right and you can snap your iPad mini into the holder. It's easy to put the tablet in but it takes a bit of finesse to take it out. The case has a hard plastic shell with faux leather exterior and soft micro fiber interior covering most of the shell. The exterior feels soft and not slippery at all, and the interior is super soft and won't scratch your iPad mini's surface. The hard shell covers the corners and sides of the tablet, providing very good shock protection. The front cover is also reinforced with hard inserts, and the closure tab matches the color of the plastic holder.
The Macally Leather Case and Stand has its unique style with the faux leather exterior and the saddle style closure. While the case is very protective, it does quite a bit of bulk as the front cover doesn't shut very tightly since the closure has either magnet nor snap. The two tone combos work well in all three color options. The Macally Leather Case and Stand for the iPad mini has tapped cutouts aligned with the buttons and ports perfectly. The case has a long cutout on the side to give you access to the volume button and multi-function button, three cutouts on top to give you access to the power button, top mic and the audio jack. The Macally has a long button cutout that leaves out the speaker grill, mic and the Lightening port. The rear camera cutout centers around the lens and give it room to have a full view.
The front cover of the Macally Leather Case and Stand works like a built-in stand. You can put your iPad mini in either multimedia viewing angle or a flatter typing on the on-screen keyboard angle. The stand fees steady and stable when holding up the tablet even when you're typing on the screen. The Macally Leather Case and Stand provides very good protection for the entire tablet. It has perfect cutouts to give you access to buttons and ports and it offers a built in stand. We like the color options, and for those with a taste for an old world style, this case should attract your attention. It does however add some bulk to your slim tablet and 4.4 ounces to the weight.

2012年11月13日星期二

Microsoft's Surface Tablet Has 'Modest' Start: Ballmer


"We've had a modest start because Surface is only available on our online retail sites and a few Microsoft stores in the United States," Ballmer was quoted as saying.The new device, which runs a limited version of Windows and Office with a thin, click-on keyboard cover, is being positioned by Microsoft as the ideal combination of PC and tablet that is good for work as well as entertainment.Ballmer also said 4 million upgrades to Windows 8 were sold in the three days following the system's launch. Asked what he thought of the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama, Ballmer told the newspaper the $242.7 billion company would work with the cheap Universal Portable Battery and with governments around the world on issues like data privacy, immigration of qualified engineers and patent litigation.
The launch of Windows 8 has already raised the hackles of European Union regulators, who warned Microsoft not to repeat the mistake of denying consumers a choice of rival Web browsers in its new operating system, in a dispute that has already cost the software giant more than $1.3 billion in fines.Commenting on the outlook for the U.S. economy, Ballmer exhorted politicians to take action on the deficit, though he stopped short of saying whether more emphasis should be placed on spending cutbacks or tax increases."It's not about spending more or less, it's about balancing spending and Wholesale Battery Case...The elections are over, it's time to get back to work," Ballmer, who took over the day-to-day running of Microsoft from its billionaire co-founder Bill Gates just over a decade ago.
The 5 mega-pixel rear camera has a decent quality picture as well, but given the choice between my smart phone and the Excite's camera I think I would much rather use the better quality, 8 mega-pixel camera on my much smaller phone. Other than including it for the sake of having it, I'm not sure why the rear camera is even there at all. I guess it's nice to know its back there, but I don't really see myself walking around with the tablet snapping pictures. The images captured by the rear camera look decent, but just aren't on par with the standard, decent-quality smart phone. The front facing camera is much more practical, and, at 2 megapixel, it absolutely delivers in apps like Skye, Oovoo, Yahoo Messenger, and many others.The 16GB version of this of the Excite 10 can be purchased for $459.99, or you can purchase the 32 version for $529.99. I have never really seen the point of paying extra for more memory when I have SD cards all over the house that I can use to expand the memory whenever I want. It seems better to buy the cheaper version, and, when you need more memory, simply purchase an SD card if you don't already have one. A 32GB SD card can be purchased for around $25.00, so buy the 16GB Excite 10 along with an SD card of up to 64GB and Enjoy! You won't be disappointed; take it from me.

2012年11月8日星期四

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Review


The Ultrathin Keyboard cover is Logitech's second attempt at an iPad keyboard/case accessory. Its initial offering was in the form of the ZAGG iPad Keyboard Case that might not have been the most affordable accessory for the iPad, as it is an expensive device, but it did offer quite a bit of protection and functionality. The Ultrathin attempts to do the same, but with more style. Here's a closer look. Taking its cue from the iPad's existing SmartCover, the Ultrathin Keyboard also features a magnetic clip-to-the-side style. This makes it much easier to carry around and keep the iPad's display well protected. The Keyboard on its own weighs in at about 322g, making the whole package about 952g with the iPad 2 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G. It's not too heavy and weighs the same as some Ultrabooks. With the keyboard clipped on and shut, the package comes up to about 15mm in depth, which is still pretty slim. Like the iPad SmartCover, this keyboard case will also shut off the display automatically if you shut the lid.
The iPad nestles easily into the little slot provided for it and stays firm in both portrait and landscape modes. Like the ZAGG keypad, the chiclet keys on this membrane keyboard are neatly spaced and make for easy typing. On the right hand side of the keyboard, towards the back end, is a Bluetooth sync button, a power switch and a Micro USB port to charge the case. Unfortunately, Logitech has bundled a rather short cable with the Ultrathin, which can make charging quite difficult at times. Perhaps, Logitech could also have used rubberised edges for the keyboard, so that the entire kit, including the iPad, would stay firmly placed on a smooth surface. A small LED at the top of the keypad is used to indicate connectivity and charge.
The keypad, being as small as it is, will take a little getting used to. But after about 10 minutes of use, you'll find your way around. The best part about the keypad is the number/shortcut or function keys that include options for returning to the desktop in a single click, language selection, pulling up the onscreen keyboard, selection of text, cutting, copying and pasting, and even control for the music player and volume. There's even an option to shut down the screen and lock the device with a simple unlock feature using the function keys, without touching the screen.The membrane keypad is quite comfortable to use at long stretches, making it a versatile accessory for your iPad. The angle of display is just about right for typing and viewing. It's also a great prop stand for those times.

2012年11月6日星期二

Acase F1 Classic Leather Case for the New iPad and iPad 2 Review


I've been using the same iPad 2 case for the longest time now only because it has been one the most convenient and slimmest cases I've used that also included a built in "smart"cover that would automatically put my iPad in wake/sleep mode. That case however has begun to show its age as regular day in and day out usage has made it look rough around the edges and the wear and tear on it is really starting to get noticeable. With that said, the folks over at Acase sent me one of their more upscale looking China Elder Phone suppliers to try out, the Acase F1 classic leather case for the iPad 2 and New iPad.
First off, the Acase F1 looks really good. It's all black on the outside, but is accented in red with the stitching and the inner lining. The entire front cover is made of real leather and has a very nice, premium feel to it. Unlike other covers that try to mimic Apple's Smart Cover design with the triple folds, the Acase F1 only has 1 fold on the right side which is used to prop of the case in various positions. I think I actually prefer the way Acase made the front cover because it doesn't flap around as much as the triple fold design. When folding the case back, it's easier to keep it folded back and it doesn't droop down like the others. It stays nice and firm.The case itself on the Acase F1 is made from hard polycarbonate which is meant to be shatter and impact resistant. The shell is about 2-3mm thick and doesn't add much bulk when snapped on. There are openings for the volume/mute switch, rear camera, top sleep/wake button, mic, audio jack, the 30-pin port, and there's even a grill for the rear speaker. The rear of the case also has a textured pattern to it that makes holding the iPad a bit easier. The Acase F1 case also functions as a multi position stand. It can elevate the iPad for a better typing position as well as being able to use it for watching movies or displaying your china mobile phone.
Belkin was the first third-party manufacturer to develop accessories for the 30-pin connector back in 2003, and we are thrilled to be first to market again with solutions for the new Lightning connector. People are eager for Lightning accessories and Belkin's give them a reliable way to keep their new iPhone 5, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini or iPod touch charged, protected, and ready to go.In October, we reported that Apple would make changes to their Made for iPad/iPhone/iPod (MFi) policies to reflect the new Lightning connector. Because of this, manufacturers will have to conform to the new rules before releasing Lightning accessories. Belkin's news suggests that this is now happening.

2012年11月1日星期四

Gets Green With Launch Of iPhone 5 Ecopak Battery Case


uNu Electronics Inc., a global provider and distributor of portable power accessories, announced today the launch of the Ecopak iPhone 5 Battery – a new eco-friendly case and power source that doubles the battery life of the latest iPhone. Designed to be the pinnacle of eco-friendly power and sleek style, the Ecopak iPhone 5 battery case features a lithium-polymer battery for more efficient and longer life-span power. To view Ecopak iPhone 5 Battery features click here."We are offering iPhone users a clear solution for getting the most out of their hardware while treading lightly on the environment," says uNu CEO, Sen Cai. "Surprisingly, relatively few cell phone users recycle their old battery packs. We're addressing this gap with a high performance product that incorporates modern industrial design and a great user experience."
uNu Ecopak Recycling Program As of 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that the national recycling rate of mobile devices and electronics with rechargeable batteries was about 10 percent. To encourage consumers to recycle their old battery packs and try the new Ecopak for iPhone 5, uNu has created a program for customers to mail in old battery packs and purchase the Ecopak at a significantly reduced price.Consumers can register on the uNu Eco-Recycle Page to receive mailing instructions to send in old battery packs. Once the old battery pack is received, program participants will receive a one-time voucher to purchase the Ecopak for iPhone 5 at $19.95, regularly priced at $79.95 USD. For complete program details and product imagery.
Free iPhone 5 Case Incentive  Consumers without an old battery case to recycle can "like" uNu's Facebook page at unucases and share the Eco-Recycling page to receive a free Ecopak snap-on case for iPhone 5 (without the battery pack).For any in-duc-tion prod-uct, you'll have to use a spe-cial case, which is the on-ly ma-jor down-side. These pro-pri-etary cas-es don't of-fer much pro-tec-tion, and usu-al-ly aren't near-ly as nice as, say, an Ot-ter-Box. If you like your case- or don't like hav-ing one- then this will be an awk-ward fit at best. The case in-clud-ed here is de-cent, but noth-ing that you'd choose un-less you had to. What's un-usu-al about this one is that the 30-pin port on your iPhone 4/4S will be blocked- and in-stead con-vert-ed to a Mi-cro USB slot! It's pret-ty un-usu-al, and means that you can't use any of your oth-er Ap-ple-type docks or plugs or adapters.
All in all, it's a step in the right di-rec-tion for in-duc-tion charg-ing sys-tems. There are still down-sides- un-til man-u-fac-tur-ers start build-ing the tech-nol-o-gy in-to de-vices, you'll con-tin-ue to need spe-cial cas-es. But it looks bet-ter, and feels nicer, than pre-vi-ous mod-els. Small enough to be portable, the Du-ra-cell Pow-er-Mat 24 Hour Pow-er Sys-tem is avail-able now on-line and in stores for just un-der $100.