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How to Change the Viewing Angle of the Microsoft Surface Pro and RT

February 14, 2013 By Johan van Mierlo 7 Comments

I really do love my Surface Pro and RT. But it has one small limitation. The build in kick stand can only be opened in one fixed position. The Surface Pro kick stand angle is already slightly adjusted compared to the Surface RT but again it is one position only. However I just got an accessory added to My Surface set up that just gives me a great extra flexibility in my viewing angle in two different ways. When I picked my Surface Pro last week a day after the release day (Blizzard Nemo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Microsoft, Notebooks & Netbooks, Tablet & Slates, Travel Gear, Windows 8, Windows Tablets Tagged With: Keyboard, Microsoft, mouse, surface pro, surface RT

Best Mobile Hotspot Data Package for on the go in the United States

February 6, 2013 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

If you are travelling to the United States or if you live in the United states you realize that Mobile data comes at huge cost. Many get charged international roaming data costs or if you live in the United Sates you get charged overages. In some cases you even have to pay your carrier to turn on the hotspot functionality on your phone just to be able to share your current data plan with other devices. Many have asked me over the years what is the best dataplan to get. Well there is a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone, Cellular Data Solutions, Cloud & Web, Google, Google Android, Google Cloud, Maemo, Mediaplayers, Microsoft, Microsoft Cloud, Notebooks & Netbooks, Other Gear, Palm WebOS, Phones, RIM Blackberry, Samsung Bada, Symbian S60, Tablet & Slates, Travel Gear, Vodafone 360, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8, Windows Tablets Tagged With: 3g, 4G, data, Hotspot, united states

Microsoft Surface RT, Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X ProClip Car Mount Holder in time for the Holidays

November 14, 2012 By Matthijs van Mierlo Leave a Comment

ProClip just posted their car mount holder for the Microsoft Surface RT on their site. For just $49.99 and a vehicle mount you can integrate the Surface RT to your liking in your car or even use this holder on a wall at home. ProClip is also taking email addresses from you if you want to get notified when the Nokia Lumia 920 and Windows Phone 8X by HTC holders are ready. They are in a design stage now and are planned to be ready in the coming weeks, again just in time for your holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Microsoft, Microsoft Cloud, Notebooks & Netbooks, Other Gear, Phones, Travel Gear, Windows 8, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8, Windows Tablets

Mugen Power 3200 mAh Battery for the Samsung Focus Windows Phone.

June 13, 2011 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

This article has been coming for awhile. The Samsung Focus Windows Phone has been my favorite Windows Phone up till now. The Samsung screens are one of the most vibrant true color screens on the mobile devices. However with every new smartphone on the market we never have enough power. The Samsung Focus comes with a 1500 mAh battery and really does do me well on normal days. However on those long days when I start my day early in the morning and have no opportunity to charge my device I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Gear, Windows Phone 7 Tagged With: Extended Battery, focus, Samsung, Windows Phone 7

Personal hotspot or portable 3G router?

May 5, 2011 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

During a recent trip to Spain I used a local sim card for internet access. More and more countries have prepaid options for affordable mobile internet these days. There are currently multiple options to use mobile internet also on Wifi connected hardware such as a laptop or wifi enabled tablet. Most smartphones these days have a portable hotspot option, like can be found on WebOS, Android and more recently iOS. And then there are dedicated portable 3G routers like the Novatel Mifi (reviewed by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Gear Tagged With: Hotspot, portable, Router, wifi

Protect your tablet or ereader at the beach with Ortlieb

April 14, 2011 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

After buying my iPad1 last May I looked for a long time for suitable protection for it when going to the beach. I bought the original Apple iPad case as well as a hardcase shell, but neither protect against sand or a bit of water. Not that I was planning to swim with it, but with kids playing around with water it is best to have some protection in case they hit you with a super soaker during their games. Such dust and waterproof cases have existed for pda’s or smartphones for quite some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Gear Tagged With: dustproof, ereader, Ortlieb, Tablet, waterproof

OtterBox Reflex Series Case Reviewed

March 29, 2011 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

OtterBox announced and showed us a preview of a new series cases called the Reflex Series during CES 2011. OtterBox has been known of their amazing cases that well protect your mobile devices. Their Commuter, Impact and of course their Defender series cases have been a huge success. The Reflex series is a complete new and different design that is the slimmest and lightest, but will still give you the ultimate protection you need. The OtterBox Reflex case is a two part case that gives you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apple iPhone, Phones, Travel Gear Tagged With: Blackberry, case, commuter, Defender, impact, iphone 4, otterbox, reflex

Otterbox Defender for Samsung Galaxy Tab review

March 17, 2011 By Mark Briggeman Leave a Comment

Otterbox is well known for its protective cases for a lot of devices. One of the latest additions to the Defender Series is a Defender case for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. I have used several Otterbox products before and I must admit when my device is protected by a Defender case I don't have to worry it gets damaged or suffers any influences from outside. The Otterbox does not make your device waterproof, although a small spill can easily be survived. It protects your device from scratches, dust, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Gear Tagged With: Defender, galaxy, otterbox, Samsung, tab

The Eton Raptor Reviewed

February 22, 2011 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

Eton is a company that provides multiple solutions power by Nature as in other words Solar powered solutions. Their line of emergency equipment is officially branded for the American Red Cross. Many of their products have the option to charge the emergency radio's with flashlights and other emergency functions using the solar panel or with a hand power crank and solar panels. For the regular consumer they have 2 models that gives them some extra security during emergencies and power … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other Gear, Travel Gear Tagged With: emergency charger, eton, raptor, scorpion

Etymotic HF3 Headset and Earphones Reviewed

February 16, 2011 By Johan van Mierlo Leave a Comment

If you are not familiar with the the high grade Etymotic products yet, it is time to get to know them. Etymotic has the world most accurate noise-isolating earphones in the categories under $100 and under $200. During CES 2011 they launched a new program with ACS Custom to have custom fit molds earplugs made for just $100 using the ACS Network Audiologist. These custom molds earplugs will give superb comfort, secure fit, consistent noise isolation and of course a perfect sound. I have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apple iPhone, Google Android, Other Gear, Phones, Travel Gear, Uncategorized, Windows Phone 7 Tagged With: ACS, custom, earphones, etymotic