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Pandora handheld gaming system finally ships next month

Shane McGlaun, Jan 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

It has been a while since we talked about the Pandora handheld gaming system. The last mention of the device, which looks like a DS with a physical keyboard to me, was back in April of 2010. At the time, the shipments had been delayed by the massive volcano eruption in Iceland. If you still have a hankering for the open source gaming device, it will ship next month reports Pocketables. Read The Full Story

iConvert turns your iPad into a portable scanner

Rue Liu, Jan 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Here's a new gadget that iPad-toting road warriors will appreciate. It's a portable scanner dock called the iConvert and it's ready to tackle your receipts and other business documents without the need to connect to a PC or Mac. Simply dock your iPad on the iConvert and it scans documents directly onto your iPad via an iOS app. Read The Full Story

CES Live

Play by Native Union, hands-on

Sam Koutroulakis, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Post-it notes are great, but they'll never be able to give the same interaction as the "Play" by Native Union. Instead of leaving a message on the counter for a friend or family member, those with a Play can just quickly record themselves for video playback later. The Play has a magnetic black panel, so it can easily attach to your refrigerator. Read The Full Story

CES Live

3M MP220 Mobile Pico Projector hands-on

Cory Gunther, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pico and pocket projectors have continued to evolve and improve and are become increasingly popular. While just a few short years ago the thought of having 50 lumens of brightness on a battery powered device seemed out of reach. 3M has continued to bring the latest and greatest in projectors to the table. It might not be the brightest, or last the longest but they've found a great happy medium with the MP220. Read The Full Story

Panasonic introduces three new portable projectors

Michael Crider, Jan 4th 2012 Discuss [1]

Pico projectors are all the rage, but if you need some premium functionality in a package that's more luggabble than pocketable, Panasonic's got your back with a trio of new models. The PT-LW25HU, PT-LX30HU and PT-LX26HU projectors (catchy!) weigh in at a scant 6.6 pounds each, with dimensions that are just barely bigger than a college textbook at 13.7 by 4.1 by 9.7 inches. Ranging in price from $849 to $1,099, the projectors slide into the middle range of Panasonic's line. Read The Full Story

Iomega launches eGo Mac Edition portable HDD

Rue Liu, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

Iomega today announced a new eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive that rounds out its 2011 Mac-oriented hard drive lineup. The device is sleek with an industrial look and minimlist styling that will complement your other Apple products. It's also very compact for easy traveling and is built tough enough to withstand a drop up to seven feet off the ground. The portable HDD comes in 500GB and 1TB capacities. Read The Full Story

Reviews

ToughTech Duo QR Review

Rue Liu, Sep 23rd 2011 Discuss [0]

The ToughTech Duo QR portable storage system from CRU-Dataport features a two-drive RAID array that packs large capacity and high performance into a tiny yet rugged package that’s easy to setup and use. The device is designed for professional photographers and digital media artists who need to carry and protect their digital assets while out on the field or in the studio.

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Western Digital updates My Passport drives for Macs

Rue Liu, Sep 22nd 2011 Discuss [2]

Western Digital unleashed two revamped models of its popular My Passport portable hard drives. The series is formatted for Macs, but can be reformatted for use with PCs as well. The two new models include a basic version called My Passport for Mac and a higher-end version called My Passport Studio. Read The Full Story

Vivitek Qumi HD LED projector ships

Shane McGlaun, Jun 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

Vivitek has announced that it is finally shipping its interesting little Qumi HD and 3D ready pocket projectors. The projectors were originally pegged to ship last month, but that never happened. The Qumi projector is available right now for $499 online and in retail stores. The Qumi should be very portable with a weight of 1.4 pounds and it is the first 3D ready pocket projector. Read The Full Story

Featured

SuperTooth Disco Review

Chris Burns, May 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

When you’re in the land of mobile and so many devices come out in the span of a week that it makes your head spin, it’s easy to forget that there are other devices out there, devices that make your wireless day ever so much more awesome and excellent, devices like this bluetooth speaker right here. This is the SuperTooth Disco, a speaker that you can choose to plug into the wall or charge up for truly mobile wireless action. It comes with a case, its controls are simple, and we’ve got it hooked up to multiple devices at once. What’s not to love?

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Energizer Portable Power Travel Kit: Review

Sam Koutroulakis, Jan 8th 2011 Discuss [3]

Energizer has released a portable travel kit that finally works with your iPod Touch or iPhone; and after testing it out we can say it is extremely handy. To charge the actual batter pack you can either use an AC wall outlet or fix on the DC attachment for your automobile. Read The Full Story

Displax Oqtopus is a Portable All-in-One Multitouch Table Featuring Windows 7

Evan Selleck, Oct 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Multitouch tables are still expensive, but that's not stopping their development. Displax has unveiled their brand new Oqtopus multitouch table, featuring Microsoft's Windows 7. It's a portable method to bring the interactivity of a touchscreen table to the commercial market. Unfortunately, as it's been shown by Microsoft and their Surface project, getting that technology into an All-in-One table isn't cheap, even if it is a great way to showcase the technology. Read The Full Story