By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
Kensington’s US$59.95 PowerGuard case (http://us.kensington.com/html/17804.html) with integrated external battery has great potential but fails to deliver in critical areas. However, it is one of the least expensive out there, so it might be a good option for those who are price conscious.
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By Bruce Bicknell
What gets a creative person (designer, animator, photographer, etc.) drooling when you’re talking about hardware? A monitor with enough real estate to block the sun, and HP (http://www.hp.com) has just given us another reason to spend more time inside with the new, US$1,300-inch HP ZR30w Monitor.
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By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
The Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger (http://us.kensington.com/html/17523.html) provides a nice jolt of battery power while you are on the road and gives you a handy horizontal viewing stand as well. However, at its retail of US$70 and street price of around $40, other chargers provide a greater value.
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By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
Sometimes your iPhone needs a bit of a power boost to make it through the day, just like its owner might need a cup of coffee or a shot of the latest energy drink.
The US$69.99 Dexim P-Flip Foldable Power Dock (http://www.dexim.net/us/products/P-F/DPA065.html) is a small, powerful external battery that will get you to the end of the day and then some, with a few extras to make it a great value. The P-Flip is an external 2000 mAh battery charger and claims to provide up to six hours talk time, 10 hours video/gaming or 40 hours music.
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By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
When you need an extra boost of power for your iOS device during the day, the Chargeblock XL (http://www.miccus.com/products/chargeblock-xl-for-iphone-ipod) delivers with a classy balance of form and function at an excellent price (US$39.99).
In the short time I’ve had this product to review, it has become my g- to charger that I seem to carry everywhere with me. So should you if you ever need a little something extra to make it through your iOS day.
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