Re-views.org | Psystar says it is “definitely still shipping” its Mac clones.
Posted by Reviews in Computer, Electronics, Gadgets, Mac on 08 14th, 2008![Psystar - Mac clones](http://re-views.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/psystar-new-case.jpg "Psystar says it is \\"definitely still shipping\\" its Mac clones")
It looks like Psystar isn’t about to let a little lawsuit stop it from selling its noise-ridden, OSX-running computers, with the company now saying that it is “definitely still shipping” its Mac clones, and that it also is making its restore utilities that “enhance the computing experience” available to its customers at no extra cost. As Information Week reports, the company also recently enlisted Palo Alto-based law firm Carr & Ferrell to help it out with its current predicament. As those that follow such things may recall, they’ve not only tussled with Apple before, but won.
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read comments (0)Re-views.org | Logitech snaps up Ultimate Ears, chasing this “portable audio” market we’ve heard so much about.
Posted by Reviews in Electronics, Gadgets, HeadPhones, Portable Audio on 08 14th, 2008![Logitech snaps up Ultimate Ears](http://re-views.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/logitech-ue1.jpg "Logitech snaps up Ultimate Ears, chasing this \\"portable audio\\" market we\'ve heard so much about.")
Logitech is getting into the earbuds game, announcing today that it’s buying privately-held Ultimate Ears. Historically focusing on spendy in-ear monitors for live musicians, Ultimate Ears has recently hit the earbud game with full force, and Logitech seems to want a piece of that action. Plus the acquisition price of $34 million is like, what, profits from your last seven minutes of iPod dock sales, Logitech? Logitech and Ultimate Ears expect the deal to close in August.
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Re-views.org | Gateway P-7811 FX gaming laptop gets reviewed.
Posted by Reviews in Computer, Electronics, Gadgets on 08 14th, 2008
We already got our hands on Gateway’s new P-7811 FX gaming laptop for a brief looksee, but if you’re craving a few more details on the (relatively) bargain-priced unit, you can now hit up Laptop Magazine for a full review. While they had some of the same quibbles with the “almost garish” design, they were mightily impressed by the laptop overall, with them flat out declaring it “one of the best value-price rigs of 2008.” The site was especially impressed by the Gateway’s “beautiful high-definition display,” as well as its welcome HDMI and eSATA ports, its spacious and comfortable keyboard and, of course, some of the best 3D performance around for the price. On the downside, they found that speakers left a bit to be desired, and you don’t get a Blu-ray drive, which is becoming increasingly common even in this price range. Still, if the appearance isn’t a deal-breaker for you, it seems like this one is as solid a bet as any.
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Re-views.org | iPhone 3G reception woes unfixable? Maybe, maybe not.
Posted by Reviews in Electronics, Gadgets, iPhone on 08 14th, 2008
Support forum threads on Apple’s site and a number of ramblings across these great interwebs are starting to complain at great length about the iPhone 3G’s headlining new feature — 3G reception, that is — and pretty much every aspect of it: signal strength, call dropping, connecting to EDGE when 3G is present, the list goes on. Some smartypants analyst from financial firm Nomura thinks he has it all figured out, saying that the issues are “typical of an immature chipset and radio protocol stack” and suggesting that a firmware update pushed out to existing handsets is unlikely to ease the pain. We’ve been hearing that Cupertino could actually be working on just such an update at this very second, though, so this cat better get ready for the possibility that he could be eating his own words down the road. For what it’s worth, intermittent issues have been reported the world over, so this doesn’t seem to be anything to do with AT&T’s (or anyone else’s) infrastructure — and needless to say, not everyone is having issues to start. And for anyone whose iPhone 3G we just jinxed by writing this post… well, our bad.
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Re-views.org | Samsung debuts corn-based E200 Eco cellphone.
Posted by Reviews in Cell Phone, Electronics, Gadgets on 08 14th, 2008
Samsung’s new E200 Eco cellphone may not stand out very much based on its specs, which include a 1.3 megapixel camera and MP3 player functionality, but the company is hoping that folks will take notice of it for another reason: its casing is made of corn. Or, more specifically, a corn-based bioplastic, which has some drawbacks of its own but is becoming more and more commonly used these days. No word on a release ’round these parts just yet, but the phone (which also comes in packaging made from recycled materials) will be available in Europe sometime next month.
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Re-views.org | GPS-equipped Car Camera Voyager Pro logs fender benders.
Posted by Reviews in Electronics, GPS, Gadgets on 07 20th, 2008
Sure, these in-car crash loggers are a dime a dozen these days, but Brickhouse Security is pushing its Car Camera Voyager Pro as better than those ho hum alternatives thanks to the inclusion of GPS. As with most of its highly functional rivals, this one also packs a G-sensor that detects when a vehicle has been slammed into, bumped or otherwise rocked in an unorthodox manner; after that, it captures the 10 seconds immediately prior to and the 30 seconds immediately following the incident. Of course, you’ll also be able to pinpoint your exact location thanks to the corresponding GPS information, which could certainly help you out when hunting down CCTV footage of the nut-job who rammed your whip and wheeled off to Wendy’s as if nothing happened. Hand over $449.95 now and expect it to arrive later next week.
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Re-views.org | Becker readies Z100 Crocodile GPS system for IFA debut.
Posted by Reviews in Electronics, GPS, Gadgets on 07 18th, 2008
Believe it or not, the Berlin-based IFA trade show is nearly upon us, and Becker is more than prepared. Reportedly, the Z100 Crocodile will be making the journey, complete with a 4.3-inch display, an SD card slot, European NAVTEQ maps, a SiRFstarIII GPS receiver and RDS-TMC support. Furthermore, the unit will sport an ultra-rugged exterior meant to handle nearly any jungle excursion you set out on. Expect to hear more (a price and release date would be just fine, Becker) when IFA commences late next month.
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