August 2009
8 posts
Griffin Elevator Thoughts
I purchased my Griffin Elevator from the Apple Store almost six months ago, and overall I’m quite satisfied. It’s quite simple of a product. Two aluminum legs that are connected on the bottom with a clear acrylic cross beam. Simple as that. It provided great ventilation and storage space where I could store much of my desktop junk. But over the period of use with the laptop stand....
Twist Pod: Cheapo iPhone Stand
Upon purchasing my new iPhone 3GS, many of the current accessories did not work. Probably the one most present was Pivotal’s Podium Revolution. An iMac like stand like for the iPhone would elegantly raise my first generation iPhone to a comfortable angle where I could use it like secondary display. After purchasing the 3GS, I was excited to it as a secondary camcorder but I remembered that...
A meh iPod Nano Case
I’m not picky when choosing cases for my iPod Nano and iPhone. As long as it looks half decent, I’m fine with whatever covers it. Recently I acquired a Speck iPod Nano case from Bed, Bath, and Body for a mere 99 cents. Quite shocked by the discounted price, I quickly purchased one.
Unboxing the packaging was a nuisance. A tangle of cardboard and plastic interweaved together into a...
Things on my Desk: USB Hub Edition
Looking around my desk, probably one of my favorite often ignored accessory is my trusty Rolodex USB Hub. Purchased from a local discount store for around 3.99, this little device has been ever so helpful for creating that perfect desk arrangement.
It’s non obtrusive design includes a silver body, with the main components being a quite boring black. The device includes one electrical...
R.I.P Palm Centro
On August 7th, I purchased my white iPhone 3GS and put in my desk drawer my beloved Palm Centro. Although some might consider me overly sentimental, I believe my Centro deserves some credit. In the world of iPhone and Blackberry, my Palm Centro stood its ground as a great budget device. Coming in at 99 dollars for smartphone, with a sturdy OS and the support of a expansive network. My Palm...