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PlayStation Vita Review

February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Playstation Vita

If I wanted to, I could be writing this blog post from my Playstation Vita. It has a decent web browser, and a touch screen that works. At 5" it's smaller than the iPad, but enormous as compared to the iPhone—even my thick and clumsy fingers can comfortably type. If I really wanted I could also tweet, update Facebook, watch movies, listen too music, or take low resolution photographs. But none of these are good reasons to by the Vita: It's all about the games. For the first time, a … [Read more...]

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Marcato Regina Pasta Extruder Review

February 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Marcato Regina Pasta Maker

One of the best meals I've ever eaten was in a miniscule Roman kitchen. Smaller even than the one in our 550 square foot Vancouver apartment, the tiny room was a wonder of organization and minimalism. Our hosts didn't have a stand mixer or a microwave, a food processor or a toaster-oven—it seemed as though everything inessential had been stripped out—but they had made space for a Manual Pasta machine—the Regina Pasta Extruder. Simple and straightforward, it's a minimalist work of art … [Read more...]

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Mitsubishi I-MiEV: Greenest Car of the Year

February 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
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Congratulations Mitsubishi I-MiEV: Greenest Car of the Year I was fortunate enough to have a chance to check out the Mitsubishi I-MiEV early in it's release cycle. Hopping into the driver's seat, it didn't feel all that different from a regular vehicle—until I pressed the start button and put my foot down. The car has instant torque, and instead of engine noise, whispers a faint hum. I was instantaneously whirring down the road, feeling like I was riding something out of the … [Read more...]

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3 Fantastic Home Coffee Machines {Guest Post}

January 12, 2012 1 Comment

I lot of people who appreciate good design do love a drop of the old black bean. For every coffee lover looking to brew delicious coffee at home, here are 4 fantastic home coffee machines that will do the job well and looks stunning to set off your kitchen in style. Cuisinart DCC-2600 When it comes to brewing a full-sized pot of coffee, the Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central coffee maker will produce 14 high quality cups at a time. The machine comes with a glass carafe and has options to brew … [Read more...]

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I’ve Discovered How to Be a Holiday Hero Thanks to Toshiba & ShesConnected!

December 19, 2011 1 Comment

People really will drive through wind and snow, in the darkness of early morning, on a Sunday to get to the gadgets they need for the holidays! I did it—when I stepped out of my house to get to Best Buy, to check out the Toshiba gadgets on my quest to be a Holiday Hero, I drove out in the dark through the blizzard-y snow to get there early. I did this trip alone because not everyone is so anxious to get out of the house so early in the morning. . .at least not in my family. Having the store … [Read more...]

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a-JAYS Four In-Ear Headphones Review

December 18, 2011 6 Comments

Using a-Jays Four series headphones, we wonder: How much do physical aesthetics matter? A: A lot. Suckers for design, we've bought more than one thing just because of how cool it looks, and for all of those reasons these a Jays Four headphones jumped out at us. They feature a relatively minimalist design at a price cheaper than the standard Apple in-ears (the ones with a remote and mic are just under a $100 at our local electronics retailer, while the a-Jays are $70). More intriguingly, the … [Read more...]

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Sol Republic Amps In-Ear Headphones Review

December 17, 2011 1 Comment

One of the strange side effects of moving over the Rockies has been a big change in my running habits. A bit of a wuss, I struggle to get out there in the ice & snow. Worse—my tried and true cans just slide off my toque, which has left me looking for the perfect pair of in-ear buds. I've tried a few, and we'll be posting some reviews over the next few weeks, but I wanted to start with these Amps HD buds from Sol Republic. I was initially attracted to them because of the price-point, … [Read more...]

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Kodak Pulse Wi-Fi Digital Frame 7″ Review

December 14, 2011 3 Comments

Digital photo frames have been around for a few years, but their capabilities have been limited until now. The Kodak Pulse Digital Frame allows you to connect your digital photo collection socially. Some of my relatives have a digital photo frame, which sits  collecting dust because it is such a hassle to turn on and get started with it. The beauty of this Pulse Digital Frame is that it detects motion, and turns on instantly. Energy minded Built-in activity sensor turns the frame on … [Read more...]

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Top 8 iPhone Apps for Graphic Designers {Guest Post}

December 9, 2011 1 Comment

Graphic designers and design students at technology colleges often feel as though they have more work to do than hours in the day. Between obsessing over fonts to hunting for the perfect colors, you can quickly get overwhelmed when you try to take your inspiration and organize it into concrete ideas for your current project. Luckily, app developers have decided to take pity on the overworked graphic designer and offer apps to help sort and save design information. Here are 8 of the best. 1.) … [Read more...]

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Waterproof iPad2 Case DnD Distribution Review

December 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

I knew I wanted one even before I knew what I wanted to use it for—I absolutely love my iPad2. I want to use it every chance I get—but until now, I wasn't able to use it in the bathtub or sitting by a swimming pool. The waterproof locking case for iPad and iPad2 from DND Distribution securely locks on three sides so that no water is able to seep in. There is even a little cloth that comes with it so that you can test it out under water before putting your iPad in the case. The outside is … [Read more...]

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