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Review – The iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit & iRig HD from IK Multimedia

Missing a cable for your iRig on your way to a gig? The iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit from IK Multimedia will patch you up. When the original iRig instrument interface system debuted, it was based on an analog output. The recently released iRig HD addresses this issue by moving toward a digital input into your iOS device for better sound and lower noise. Read more about these new tools for the musician in your life in our review.

Harris Fogel & Nancy Burlan, with additional reporting by Thomas Fogel, Posted 10/2/13

Review – Gadgets for your Gear for the Start of Fall – Bracketron Twist & Charge, Ventev Wallport R2200 USB charger, TYLT’s Y-Charge Dual USB Car Charger and Band Car USB Charger, and the STM Cable Wrap.

In this review we look at the ever-present need to charge and manage your accessories. For chargers, the Bracketron Twist & Charge USB Charger, Ventev’s R2200 Wallport Dual-USB charger, TYLT’s Y-Charge Dual USB Car Charger and Band Car Charger, and to hold it all, the STM Cable Wrap. What do we think of these cool gadgets? Read more in our review.

Harris Fogel & Nancy Burlan, Posted 10/2/13

Review – Three New Operating Systems For Fall 2013 – iOS7, Mac OS X 10.9, & Windows 8.1

A very interesting thing is happening in fall 2013 - three out of four of the most popular operating systems in the US market are getting significant revisions. John Mulhern III analyzes iOS 7, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, and Windows 8.1 and takes a look at what this means as many new devices debuting in this four month window that ends with CES 2014 will rely on these three new operating systems.

John Mulhern III, Posted 8/18/13

Sony RX100: A Review From An SLR Owner's Perspective

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 occupies the increasingly tenous midrange between full-featured digital SLRs and all those smartphone cameras. John Mulhern III takes a look at the new model from an SLR owner's perspective at what the RX100 brings to the market in 2013.

John Mulhern III, Posted 8/11/13

Allan's Excellent Dubyaphone Adventure

For most people today, the cellphone has long since become a central component of their lives. Belated, reluctant cellphone user A. D. Coleman finally gets with the program, starting with a phone and service plan he obtained through the government's nationwide project, misleadingly known as the infamous "Obamaphone." With the assistance of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, and Assurance Wireless, a division of Virgin Mobile, A.D. Coleman explores this noble concept – free cell phones for folks in need. To learn more of his adventures in cellular communictions read his full article!

A.D. Coleman, Originally Posted 7/31/13 - Updated 10/16/13

A Confluence of Technology and Beer at the 35th Annual American Homebrewers Association national conference held in Philadelphia

The invention of beer (and therefore, bread, circa 5000 BCE) has been said to be responsible for humanity's ability to develop technology and build civilization - who knew? Even our nation's founding fathers were avid brewers. Modern homebrewers can now take advantage of digital controls, apps and software that allow them to apply modern technology to an ancient craft. Read on to learn about our recent visit to the 35th Annual American Homebrewers Association national conference held in Philadelphia.

Nancy Burlan and Harris Fogel, Posted 7/5/2013

Review – Magellan RoadMate 5265T-LMB GPS

In this review we look at the Magellan RoadMate 5265T-LMB GPS and see what Magellan has packed into the new unit. With red light camera notice, driver alerts, and landmark guidance plus a polished new GUI, it is a clear updating of their classic RoadMate line. The GPS also signals an important change – native Macintosh compatibility. Read our review to find our thoughts on the new unit!

Harris Fogel and Nancy Burlan, posted 7/2/2013

Review – The Brydge+ iPad Compatible Keyboard

Tablets are great devices, but many of us still find it vexing to use them for serious typing or entering of text and data. What else explains the multitudes of keyboards and cases available for them? We have tested keyboards in the past, but the approach taken by a small kickstarter.com-funded startup in creating the Brydge+ keyboard for the iPad is unique. It claims to bridge the gap between an iPad and an Apple MacBook Air. How does it deliver on its promise? Read on for our full review!

Harris Fogel and Nancy Burlan, posted 6/27/13, updated 5/16/2014

Review – Samsung Galaxy Victory™ 4G LTE Android Prepaid Cell Phone

For the past year, Samsung’s wildly popular Galaxy series has dominated the Android market, and it finally makes its way to Virgin Mobile with the Samsung Galaxy Victory™ 4G LTE Android Prepaid Cell Phone. But does it hold up to the competition? Read our review to find out!

Thomas Fogel, with additional reporting by Nancy Burlan, Posted 6/14/13

Review – Blue Microphones Tiki model

Audio quality matters. When using your computer for audio and/or video chat and conferencing it is crucial that your voice comes through clearly and background noise is kept to a minimum. For years we at MER have used and reviewed Blue Microphones, one of the best-known manufacturers of quality microphones, from the Snowball to the Yeti. The Tiki is one of their latest products. To learn how well the Tiki works, our crack investigative team takes a look and a listen, and spends time checking it out.

A. D. Coleman, with additional reporting by Harris Fogel, Posted 6/6/13

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