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Video Review: Dell Optiplex AIO 3240 All-In-One Desktop Computer

August 10, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / No Comments

While it may seem at times that modern computer design revolves around laptops, whether they’re just simple portable computers or hybrids that double as tablets, the fact is that there are many reasons to consider desktop computers too. But who wants a big, clunky box on the floor hooked up to a display with a veritable spaghetti bowl of cables?

First introduced with Apple’s all-in-one iMac, the idea of having the circuitry, connections and smarts of the computer grafted onto the back of a big monitor is something that you can now find throughout the Windows PC market too, and one of the companies innovating quietly in this area is Dell Computer.

Instead of being stuck with a 13.3″ screen and assuming that’s the state of the art with computing tech, imagine having a big 21.5″ monitor screen that doubles quite ably as a television monitor. Sure makes that streaming Netflix look a lot better, and, of course, it’s a great solution for a dorm room — and maybe your receptionist too, for that matter.

The Dell Optiplex AIO 3240 All-In-One Desktop Computer might be just the Windows PC you seek, whether you’re equipping a computer lab at college, buying a system for the new intern or just like the idea of a big 21.5″ monitor rather than a tiny laptop screen.

Here’s my video review:

You can learn more about the popular Dell Optiplex line at Dell.com and you can pick up one of these AIO 3240 All-In-One units starting at 729.00.

Video Review: HP Pavilion x360 Convertible Laptop

August 8, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / No Comments

I’ve had a chance to review a lot of different laptops, tablets and hybrids in the last few years, and with few exceptions, they do one thing and do it reasonably well. Even the 2-in-1 units really end up being better at being a tablet than being a laptop, and the design often makes it hard to differentiate between a tablet with a clip-on keyboard and a unit designed to be a 2-in-1 device trying to offer the best of both worlds.

Among laptop manufacturers, Hewlett-Packard’s been on the job for quite a while and has oodles of different models with a variety of different designs. Smarter engineering begets more interesting devices, however, and the innovation of the 360-degree hinge is what turns the HP Pavilion x360 Convertible from a ho-hum laptop into a darn sweet device that offers a remarkable variety of usage options.

In fact, the company says that the x360 Convertible offers four different usage options: stand, tablet, work, and “tent” mode. Tent mode? Yes, really. Watch my video review and you’ll see what I’m talking about:

The HP Pavilion x360 Convertible is a really slick addition to your laptop options, and definitely worth a look, particularly at its $750 price point. Learn more at HP.com

Video Review: BAVision Wireless 1080p IP Camera

August 3, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / 2 Comments

If you run a retail business, being able to keep an eye on your register or your stockroom is essential, not just to ensure that customers don’t reach back and steal things but to keep an eye on your employees too. If you sell small, expensive products then the need is even greater. Problem is, standalone wifi (IP) based video cameras can be expensive.

Even at home, a nice camera to have tucked on the top shelf of your nursery can help you keep an eye — and ear — on the baby while you’re trying to catch up on your latest novel or relax with a friend. And then there’s that suspicious nanny or the repairman who might be checking out your bedroom drawers when he’s supposed to be fixing the cracked linoleum in the kitchen.

In all these cases, a simple, quick to configure, IP-based full HD resolution video surveillance camera with low light features would be a win, and that’s just what BAVision offers with its 1080p Wireless IP camera. And did I mention it includes remote tilt, pan and zoom features? I explain and demonstrate in my video review:

You can learn more about BAVISION and pick up one of these slick little cameras for yourself through Amazon at the quite reasonable price of $89.99, with free shipping.

Video Review: Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless Headphones

August 2, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / No Comments

One huge benefit of reviewing lots of audio gear is that I can keep trading up, replacing my favorite headphones or earbuds with newer, better ones when they show up in the office. And whatever I’ve been toting in my computer bag prior has definitely been supplanted by the small and terrific sounding Bowers & Wilkins P5 wireless bluetooth headphones. It’s been weeks and they’re still in my bag, ready to go at the flip of a single button.

What makes these notable is the sound, of course, and that’s a hard thing to convey in a blog post, but have a look at the video and you’ll see that they’re also delightfully small and the ear pieces fold to make the entire unit surprisingly flat and easily to slip into a pocket of your bag, backpack or briefcase.

My video revew:

The proof, as my Mum would have said, is always in the pudding, and the best thing I can say about these B&W P5 bluetooth headphones is that they are my latest go-to headphones for working at coffee shops, listening to a movie while relaxing in a hotel room or answering a quick phone call without getting tangled in wires.

You can learn more about Bowers & Wilkins at their web site — bowers-wilkins.com — and you can pick up a pair of these P5 headphones at Amazon.com: Bowers & Wilkins P5 wireless bluetooth audiophile headphones for $284.99.

Video Review: Loftek 50w RGB LED Floodlight

August 1, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / No Comments

Ever watch reality shows on TV and marvel at the dramatic exterior lighting on the mansions the production companies use? Or head to a big party and feel just a bit envious of the dramatic colored lights illuminating trees or other landscape features as you walk in the door? Or, heck, just wish you could have some really bright, powerful party lights for the next big family picnic you host, complete with live band?

Loftek has you covered with all of these situations for a surprisingly low pricetag with its 50w RGB LED Floodlight, a solid and surprisingly fun gadget. Even better, it includes a remote control so you can pick your favorite color, set of colors, add a timer so it turns off automatically before the neighbors complain, and even change the color transition effects. Even when it’s raining or snowing!

I highlight all these cool features and more in my oh-so-dramatic video review:

Don’t worry, it’s not quite so green through the entire video, but yes, I do have on a tie-dye shirt in honor of the many, many different colors available through the Loftek floodlight.

You can learn more about the light through Loftek.us or grab one (or more!) for yourself directly through Amazon at this link: Loftek 50w RGB LED Floodlight at Amazon.com. $66.99.

Even better: Use discount code LKNOVA20 to save 20% on your purchase. (valid thru 8/31/16)

Free Wi-Fi Through Boingo and Amazon Underground

July 23, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / 1 Comment

I can’t count the number of times I’ve been trying to log in to a local wi-fi network, just to find that every available network is either locked down or requires me to pay for a day of access. And the chief company that manages these hotspots is Boingo. You’ve probably bumped into them at an airport or other public place too, and while you might be able to take a deep breath and be okay with not being online, but what about your kids?

Enter Boingo’s Wi-Finder app, available for all Android devices through the slick Amazon Underground.

Amazon Underground? I can already hear you muttering “what the heck are you talking about?”

Turns out that Amazon has its own Android app store that’s completely separate from Google Play, an app store chock full of free (yes, free) apps, games, utilities, and more, and it’s all easily downloaded and installed from this link: Download Amazon Underground.

Once you’ve got that, search for “Wi-Finder” from Boingo and you’ll be ready to go with the Boingo wifi network. And did I mention that if you sign up, you’ll get six months of free access to any of their over one million hotspots? Have you realized how beneficial that can be with your children’s Android devices too?

I created a video talking about exactly how this all works:

You can learn more about Boingo by checking out their Web site, and you can get yourself a copy of Amazon Underground by going to the secret download page!

Disclosure: I worked directly with Boingo to produce this video and blog post.

Review: SpeakStick Pro waterproof bluetooth speaker

July 19, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / 1 Comment

Conference call in the shower? Music in the bath? An outdoor speaker for when it’s raining and you still want to be outside, perhaps soaking up the H20? Sure! That’s what SpeakStick offers, and in this video review I review and compare both the SpeakStick Pro and the SpeakStick Classic. Without being in the shower, however, so don’t worry too much about clicking “play”:

Turns out that there are a number of places where a waterproof speaker is helpful, including in a pool, as I demonstrate by having the speaker float in a bowl of water while on. My hope, of course, is that it sounds good if you’re actually underwater but I opted not to stick my head in the bowl to find out. 🙂

You can learn more about SpeakStick Pro, SpeakStick Classic and the rest of the product line at their Web site, SpeakStick.net, or pick up one – or all of them! – at Amazon. Here are some handy links: SpeakStick Pro waterproof bluetooth speaker, SpeakStick Classic waterproof bluetooth speaker, and the SpeakStick product line.

Disclaimer: SpeakStick supplied us with both speakers for the purposes of this review.

Video Review: Pad & Quill Woodline Wood iPhone Case

July 10, 2016 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / No Comments

The concept makes a lot of sense, a smartphone case that’s made out of real wood. The problem is that wood isn’t very flexible which makes it difficult to really create a fully functional wood case. I know, I’ve tried a variety of iPhone cases made out of different kinds of hardwoods, and they are darn difficult to put on the phone or, in one case, break once they’re on the phone itself. Part of that is the design, but part of it is the fact that wood, by itself, isn’t really a great material for a smartphone case.

Which is why the team at Pad & Quill came up with a way to reinforce their cases with an Aramid polymer core, and that makes all the difference in the world. In fact, the Woodline iPhone 6/6s case turns out to be a winner, strong and surprisingly easy to put on and take off.

Here’s my video review wherein I explain how the Woodline case is made and demonstrate how easy it is to put on your iPhone and take off, as desired:

You can learn more about the Pad & Quill Woodline iPhone case on their Web site.

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