by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (9 days ago)

Oct 28th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Boingo is no stranger here on Gadling - the Wi-Fi company was one of our top 25 best travel products of 2008, and they are continuously making Wi-Fi on the road easier to use. Yesterday, Boingo announced a new plan specifically for Blackberry users. For just $7.95/month, customers with a Blackberry Curve 8320, Curve 8900 or Bold can access any of the 100,000+ Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots around the ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (17 days ago)

Oct 20th, 2009 at 11:30AM: There is one thing the current generation of laptop computers has in common with fast food coffee - they are both extremely hot. Especially in computers with an advanced processor, the heat coming from the exhaust fan can reach well above 140F, and while that may not be enough to give you burns, it really does become uncomfortable about about an hour. There are a lot of different cooling ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (20 days ago)

Oct 17th, 2009 at 2:00PM: If you are lucky enough to be flying an American Airlines aircraft outfitted with the Gogo Inflight Internet service, then how about trying it out for free? The service is live on the entire AA 767-200 fleet, select MD80's and is slowly being rolled out to their 737 fleet. To get online for free, simply connect your laptop, PDA, smartphone or other compatible Wi-Fi device to the Gogo signal. Once ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (21 days ago)

Oct 16th, 2009 at 12:30PM: In this product review, I'm going to introduce you to the IPEVO S0-20 WiFi Skype phone. The S0-20 is a very compact phone, weighing in at just 80 grams/ 2.7 ounces. The S0-20 connects to Skype over WiFi, and allows you to make and receive calls, manage your Skype contacts, view call history, listen to voicemail and even search for Skype users. The entire user interface looks and feels just like ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 7th, 2009 at 4:30PM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/07/tweet-your-slacker-music-discovery-experiences/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; Regular readers will no doubt know that Slacker is one of my personal favorites in the busy world of online music services. Since I first wrote about Slacker, they have added an iPhone and Blackberry player to their lineup. Starting tonight, Slacker users ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 7th, 2009 at 2:00PM: I've been following the mobile TV market for some time now - I have a particular interest in this stuff, as it means the difference between 4 hours of "I Spy" or 4 hours of listening to my own music while the back seat passenger listens to Dora. FLO TV has been available through mobile operators for some time now, but today, Qualcomm has announced the FLO TV personal television - a true ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 7th, 2009 at 12:00PM: In this 3-in-1 review, I'm going to show off three different Skype/VOIP handsets for your computer. IPEVO, the company behind these three handsets has been producing some of the best selling VOIP equipment on the market for several years, so it makes sense to take a close look at what they have to offer. In the review, I'll show you the ST-4RT.1 universal VOIP handset, the FR-33.1 Skype USB ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 2nd, 2009 at 9:30AM: Welcome to my review of the Motorola Endeavor HX1 Bluetooth headset. If headset reviews bore you, let me say right away that this review is going to introduce you to the best Bluetooth headset I have ever tested. Got your attention now? The HX1 does not look particular special. The only noticeable feature is a longer than normal earpiece and a sleek chrome finish around the sides. Buttons are on ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Sep 28th, 2009 at 10:00AM: In this product review, we'll take a look at the Dexim BluePack S3 backup battery pack. The BluePack S3 is designed to provide backup power for almost any device that can powered and charged using USB. Inside the pack is a 2600mAh Lithium-Ion battery. The basic idea behind this product is that you can charge your device even when you are away from a regular outlet. This means you can keep your ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Sep 25th, 2009 at 12:00PM: This morning, Callpod announced the newest addition to their product lineup. If you haven't been paying attention to my product reviews, you'll have missed that Callpod make some of the best portable charging gear on the market. Their Chargepod can charge six of your devices at the same time. The Chargepod V2 takes that to the next level by adding laptop charging. And back in November of last ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Sep 15th, 2009 at 4:00PM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/09/15/two-new-travel-friendly-notebook-computers-from-hp/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; HP has long been on the forefront of the newest generation of portable machines - they were the first to offer a netbook with a near full size keyboard, and they have continued to innovate ever since. Today, they announced two new light and highly ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Sep 10th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Several weeks ago, we reviewed the latest Windows Mobile device from HTC - the Touch Pro2. Back then, the phone was only available in a GSM version, and was headed to mobile operator T-Mobile. As of tomorrow, customers on Verizon Wireless can also get in on the action, and in many ways, their version of the Touch Pro2 is better than any other. For starters, Verizon Wireless priced it at just ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Sep 4th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Don't let the complicated sounding title fool you - this is by no means an overly technical article, in fact - I'll keep things as simple as possible. The hField Technologies Wi-Fire high-gain USB adapter is not much more than a USB Wireless network adapter. However, unlike most wireless adapters on the market, the Wi-Fire puts some special focus on providing a better signal and extended range. ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Aug 30th, 2009 at 12:00PM: In this Gadling gear review, I'll introduce you to the Manfrotto Modo Pocket 797 mini camera stand. This 50 gram (about 1.7 ounces) folding stand screws to the tripod mount found on the bottom of most cameras. When folded, it is only about 6 millimeters thick. The Modo Pocket is a master of simplicity - it really only consists of three parts, two of which fold open to help angle your camera on a ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Aug 28th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Very little in the 189 year old world of photography has evolved as quickly as the transition to digital. Twenty years ago, there were no consumer grade digital cameras on the market and even during the 90's, digital photography had a very slow uptake from consumers, mainly due to the insane cost and poor quality of digital cameras. In just 9 years, the entire film camera market has virtually ...

by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Aug 13th, 2009 at 12:00PM: As part of Gadling's Green month it's part of our responsibility to test out all things green, from the new green hotels down the street to green travel destinations to new green materials and gear. It's been a long time coming, but recently we had the opportunity to test out KOR's new ONE water bottles, a slick series of thin, versatile containers with an eco-conscious ethos. Constructed out of ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Aug 13th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Back in June, we reviewed the HTC Touch Diamond2 - the conclusion in that review was simple - the best Windows Mobile phone ever. Today, we'll take a close look at the upcoming Touch Pro2. At first glance, it isn't hard to compare the Touch Pro2 with the Touch Diamond2 - both are the newest generation phone from HTC, both run Windows Mobile 6.1 with the latest version of the awesome HTC TouchFlo ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Aug 11th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Cricket Wireless may sound like a new mobile operator to you, but they have been around for many years, and have become the 7th largest operator in the country. With over 4 million subscribers, they have quietly been expanding across the nation, and operate a 3G CDMA network of their own. In this review, I'm going to give you a look at their wireless broadband adapter, and explain why it is a ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Aug 10th, 2009 at 10:00AM: In this Gadling gear review, I'm going to introduce you to my newest favorite piece of luggage. The Briggs & Riley Baseline 20" wide-body expandable upright is a carry-on compatible rolling suitcase filled with some awesome features and brilliant design. The first thing that stands out, is the color - the bag pictured above is their "chocolate" version, and I have to say, it looks stunning. ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (3 months ago)

Aug 3rd, 2009 at 8:04AM: By now, I'm guessing every single one of you has access to a GPS unit. Some may even own two of them. In the past decade, automotive and portable GPS units have dropped from about $800, to well under $100. Some even appear for under $50 every now and then. With prices that low, you really can't afford to not own one. Most of you probably use the device for the occasional journey in an area you ...