Posts by Accessories

Audyssey Lower East Side Media Speakers Review

By Dan Hendricks • October 31, 2011

Crafted from scratch at Audyssey Labs, the Lower East Side Media Speakers tout themselves as the perfect addition to any media setup, be it your PC, laptop, iPod, or home theater. We’re not entirely sure if that’s an apt description, but are they good? Yes.

Spire Redline Messenger Bag Review

By John Pastor • August 31, 2011

Spire bags have always been a fan of geeks and computer users for the past couple of years with their durable ballistic nylon and epic amounts of pockets, but the latest RPM series takes things in a different direction. Today we’re taking a look at one bag in the series, the Redline messenger bag.

WaterField Designs iPad Travel Express Review

By John Pastor • June 25, 2011

Looking for the perfect iPad case that you can throw your Apple Wireless Keyboard and other accessories in when traveling? You’ve come to the right place as we take a look at the WaterField Designs iPad Travel Express, handmade in San Francisco. Find out more about this sleeve and shoulder bag after the break.

Timbuk2 Envelope Sleeve for iPad Review

By John Pastor • April 25, 2011

Like the Timbuk2 Kindle Plush Sleeve we reviewed in December, the Envelope Sleeve is a simple, yet protective sleeve for the iPad and iPad 2. It does have a few differences, and we have a further look at the product further after the break.

WaterField Designs Kindle Suede Jacket Review

By John Pastor • April 7, 2011

Admittedly, this is going to be a short review of a very simple product: the WaterField Designs Kindle Suede Jacket. As you can probably tell from the product name, the Kindle Suede Jacket is an ultra-slim, soft sleeve for your Kindle 3, Kindle 2, or Kindle DX and is great for protecting your device before tossing it into your messenger bag or backpack.

Audioengine N22 Amplifier/P4 Speakers Review

By John Pastor • March 2, 2011

Looking for a sweet bundle to listen to your music and watch a few movies here and there? Take a peek at this latest set of products from Audioengine. If you aren’t familiar with the company, the team behind it consists of 36 years of experience in the audio industry for companies like Apple and Harmon/Kardon. Their goal is to build high quality studio monitors at an affordable price for the pro audio market, and their latest set of products deliver on that goal. Find out what you need to know about the N22 amplifier and P4 bookshelf speakers after the break.

Etymotic hf3 Noise-Isolating Headset Review

By John Pastor • January 25, 2011

I, like some iPhone and iPod touch users, ditched the stock Apple earbuds the second I opened the box. The white buds, while a culture statement, do not have a great fit or stunning sound quality. I needed a good set of earbuds to use while riding the local public transportation system. I’ve been looking for the perfect iPhone-compatible headset for a while now, and I think I’ve found my favorite so far. Today we’re taking a look at the Etymotic Research hf3 noise-isolating headset and earphones. If you take a look at the webpage on this product, you’ll see the tagline, “The world’s most accurate noise-isolating headset + earphones under $200.” Is that the case?

SGP Steinheil EX Ultra Crystal Protection Film for iPhone 4 Review

By John Pastor • December 29, 2010

With the iPhone 4′s gorgeous Retina Display technology, you want to keep your screen free of scratches, nicks, and marks as much as possible without sacrificing the look of the high-resolution display. There are cheap screen protectors that have the “rainbow effect” and some that bubble up on the screen, but SGP is all trying to fix that issue with their Steinheil EX Ultra Crystal Protection Film for iPhone 4.

Timbuk2 Kindle Plush Sleeve Review

By John Pastor • December 15, 2010

If you’re looking for a simple padded sleeve to carry around your new Amazon Kindle 3, look no further than the Plush Sleeve for the 3rd Generation Kindle from Timbuk2. It’s a fairly simple product, so there isn’t much to say about it, so click-through to read more.

Ergotron Neo-Flex Widescreen Lift Stand Review

By John Pastor • November 15, 2010

If you’re stuck with a monitor without height or rotation adjustment, you’re probably not getting the most out of it or it’s just sitting on top of a phonebook to get it up to the ideal height. Ergotron is trying to solve that problem with their new Neo-Flex Widescreen Lift Stand.

V-Moda Remix Remote Earbuds Review

By John Pastor • July 7, 2010

If you want to use your favorite earbuds with your iPhone without losing the microphone and remote controls, you’re probably out of luck without an adapter. Today we’re taking a look at the latest iPod and iPhone compatible earbuds, the Remix Remote line from V-Moda, a brand we’ve become familiar with over the past few years.

Wacom Intuos4 Graphics Tablet Review

By John Pastor • April 21, 2010

Graphic tablets have always been a staple in the design industry, from creating the latest illustration for The New Yorker or creating the next digital masterpiece. We’re taking a look at one of the latest graphics tablets, the Wacom Intuos4. The Intuos line is one of the most popular tablets available and Wacom has made it even better with their latest iteration. We reviewed the previous model, the Intuos3, in 2006.