Digital Home Thoughts - News & Reviews for the Digital Home

Be sure to register in our forums and post your comments - we want to hear from you!


Zune Thoughts

Loading feed...

Apple Thoughts

Loading feed...

Laptop Thoughts

Loading feed...





All posts tagged "electronics"


Thursday, January 13, 2011

Everki Track Laptop Messenger Bag

Posted by Chris Baxter in "Laptop Thoughts Accessories" @ 09:00 AM

Product Category: Laptop Bag
Manufacturer: Everki
Where to Buy: Amazon (affiliate link)
Price: $59.99
Specifications: Length: 16.54 in., Width: 7.09 in., Height: 12.99 in., Weight 1.98 lbs.

Pros:

  • Handy compartment designed for Apple iPad or any other similar sized tablet computer;
  • Lots of additional compartments to store other electronics, including power cords;
  • Small enough in size to take anywhere, yet can hold a lot more equipment than you would think.
Cons:
  • Clasps on front flap are difficult to manage while on the move;
  • The bag only accommodates up to a 15.6" laptop.

Summary: The Everki Track Laptop Messenger Bag, is a bag with a twist. It comes with a compartment especially designed to carry an Apple iPad. Given the wildly popular reception the iPad has received since its debut, there have been a lot of products designed to carry and protect it, but this is the first time I have seen a solution designed into a laptop bag, and that makes it rather unique. While some people might argue that the whole reason they bought an iPad was to ditch their laptop, for other people, myself included, that just isn't realistic. As handy as my iPad is, there are just some things that are done more efficiently with a laptop. So how do I easily carry both? Everki attempts to answer that question with their Track Laptop Bag. Just how successful are they? Let's see!

Read more...


Saturday, July 31, 2010

Do We Want Gadgets With Character?

Posted by Reid Kistler in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 01:30 PM

http://gizmodo.com/5597037/all-giz-...kyline=true&s=i

"I feel like a castaway in a sea of glossy black plastic, chrome, and glowing blue buttons. Do we really need every piece of electronics to look the same, sandwiched in this shiny ebony that is the 21st Century beige? I go to buy a TV and my head spins out of boredom, making me sick. What... happened to industrial design? Most products have no character or soul. Some people argue that, to recover their character, we need to get electronics back into furniture."

Jesus Diaz, at Gizmodo.com, has written an interesting column bemoaning the lack of "character" in the design of most modern electronic devices, particularly those in the low-to-moderate price range. His column is sprinkled with fascinating photographs and links to other sites, as well as speculation as to the possible causes behind what he clearly sees as a march toward boredom. The above photo shows an older Marantz receiver, (Model 2285B, circa 1979: One of these powered my main stereo system until early 2010.) resplendent it its Walnut Veneer Cabinet and "gold anodized" brushed-silver front panel - as contrasted with a current model Insignia receiver (NS-R2001) from Best Buy, with the black face and digital display that seems to typify the author's complaints. In your opinion, do the exterior designs of today's electronics lack character? Should we return to silver face plates and wood (veneer) cabinets?


Friday, September 25, 2009

Gizmodo Writer Tells What Grinds His Gears About Airlines

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 07:00 AM

http://gizmodo.com/5366128/giz-expl...kyline=true&s=x

"Until airlines can speak coherently about ebooks, smartphones, tablets and other traveler-friendly gadgets—and address the various states of rest between "on" and "off"—the system remains in a sphere of stupidity. Whether this is mildly annoying or potentially deadly remains to be seen."

As much as I love gadgets, I am afraid I am going to have to side against Wilson Rothman of Gizmodo on his rather lengthy rant about using technology on airplanes. Do I think that airlines need to update their policy regarding the use of gadgets? Of course. I also recognize that I am buying a service from a company at their terms. Like it or not, airlines are not slaves to our whims or desires. Whatever their reasons for requesting that all electronics be turned off during take-off, landing or in flight are, as questionable as some of those reasons might be, are rules they they can stipulate on their service. Yes, people who are savvy with technology can easily differentiate and see the usefulness of different rules for different tech, but for simplicity, an attendant only really needs to know if a device is effectively on or off. I would not expect and attendant to be aware of every new piece of technology like I would not expect an average Joe to know what pivot tables are or the difference between left and right handed proteins. Surely we are capable of lasting a few minutes or hours without having our electronics. And for those of you who think you are being clever by "pretending" to turn your gadgets off, I applaud your sense of entitlement and savvy. It takes a lot skill and talent to fool someone who probably knows nothing or very little someone about electronics that your device is off. Okay, I've got my flame shield on. What does everyone else think?


Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Amazon Now Offering Electronics for Canadian Customers

Posted by Jason Dunn in "Digital Home Talk" @ 05:39 PM

This is a watershed moment: in the span of several months, both NewEgg and Amazon have started selling electronics in Canada. I don't think people outside Canada understand how limited our options were for online ordering, especially as it related to having a big selection. Quit often the Best Buy and Future Shop Web sites carried the same number of products as the local stores, so there wasn't a lot to be gained from ordering online. Unfortunately, bredth of product selection is something that both NewEgg and Amazon.ca are lacking, though NewEgg is far in advance of Amazon.ca. For instance, Amazon.ca's digital camera selection consists of 20 camera models total, and not a Nikon in sight. NewEgg has 171 in comparison. I'm sure Amazon's collection will grow - I'm just glad that I have more options when it comes to buying electronics!


Featured Product

The Canon PowerShot S100 - The incredibly fun and small camera that offers you 12.1 megapixels with a bright f/2.0 lens and full 1080p video recording . MORE INFO

News Tip or Feedback?

Contact us

Thoughts Media Sites

Windows Phone Thoughts

Digital Home Thoughts

Zune Thoughts

Apple Thoughts

Laptop Thoughts

Android Thoughts

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...

Reviews & Articles

Loading feed...

News

Loading feed...