ClearBoost Case: Making Downloads for iPhone Faster?

Posted on April 15, 2008
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As a matter of fact a great number of so-called “brainy” iPhone accessories can be used only for aesthetic purposes. Only few of them have really useful application. The device I’m going to describe below is one of them.

Griffin Technology has come up with ClearBoost case. Today seems to be the case-day. I’m reviewing though different but in fact two types of the same accessory – iPhone cases.

So ClearBoost case is aimed at two major purposes

Protecting your iPhone from external dangers
Boosting the device’s cellular signal

Griffin Technology is specializing in the creation of protective cases for iPhone and ClearBoost case is the first devices that somehow deviates from the course.

When you first see the case you might think that it is just an ordinary one (perhaps except for a small nub that protrudes from the top of the case). But this nub is responsible for making the cellular connection better. In fact it doesn’t give a significant improvement of the signal but you will see that a number of additional signal bars will appear on the screen.

If you wonder how it works, it’s simple – ClearBoost adds an antennae booster to your iPhone. It catches additional signal and send it to the phone via the inbuilt antennae.

As for the protection of the device, Griffin Technology ClearBoost is a strong polycarbonate case. The case is able to protect your phone from scratches and other defects that affect the aesthetic condition of it. Although the device doesn’t give incredible boost in the signal, it definitely improves it. The cost of the case is $29.99 and it seems a reasonable deal, as the device is a great case besides being an antennae booster.

Fire Protection for your iPhone: New Case by OtterBox

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Fire Protection for your iPhone: New Case by OtterBox

Posted on April 14, 2008
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Do you want your beloved iPhone truly protected against…anything? I think that I’ve found a great solution for you. There is case called OtterBox Armor Series. It is stronger that Arnold Schwarzenegger, stronger that Bin Laden, even stronger than Robo-cop.

The features of the Armor Series:

Fits 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB iPhones
comes in yellow or black Waterproof
dustproof
dirtproof
sandproof
drop-proof
Screen protected by a PATENTED thin membrane which remains fully functional through the case
Two easy open compound latches secure the case
iPhone is cradled by impact absorbing rubber on all sides
External phone jack maintains the microphone and click button functionality of the Apple headphones or usable with any style headphones with a standard mini stereo plug (1/8″)
Weight (Case Only): 4.5oz
Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.2 x 1

At first sight the case seems a little too bulky, but when you read the protection features you get to understand what this bulk is caused by. The case is for those who want to speak over their iPhone in the open space. Water, sand, dust is no longer a problem. Fighting for Nepal’s liberty? Don’t forget to cover your iPhone with Armor Series case.

Getting the phone into the case is a piece of cake. You simply slide it into the case which opens like a clamshell and fasten the latches back into their place. The major disadvantage of the construction is that you can talk via headphones only.

The Verdict

Armor Series is the top model in the product line of OtterBox. It is made for those who need the maximum protection for their phone and want to use in the “extremest” conditions imaginable.

The price of the device is $69.95. That is not cheap, but you really get the protections you pay for. If you need that kind of 110% protection the case won’t be a sheer waste of money. To my mind no case is able to compete with Armor Series in the degree of phone protection.

3G iPhone Software & Hardware: Top 10 Most and Least Probable Features

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3G iPhone Software & Hardware: Top 10 Most and Least Probable Features

Posted on April 14, 2008
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With the new iPhone coming in a few weeks the folk start speculating about what it should have and what it should not.

I’ve tried to study the case intently and find out as many things as possible using various sources. A few days ago I wrote an article on what features should the new iPhone possess. The entry showed my personal opinion. This time I’ve come up with the list of features you would like to see in the new device.

So, here you are, the list of features the new iPhone should have. Deliberately I split the list into 2 sections: the serious and the funny one. The first section deals with features that are likely to appear on the iPhone (because they are, in fact, the reason why the new version is released). The second section is the collection of jokes and humorous features.

Probable features:

1) The ability to install any native app no matter whether Apple approves of it or not

2) The ability to designate a portion of its storage as a Universal Mass-Storage Device, so it shows up as a standard hard drive on any computer it is plugged into.

3) Full unhindered file system access to the phone.

4) Integrated VoIP support, automatically receiving calls over the WiFi connection when available, so that acceptable phone call audio quality and reliability is reached

5) MMS and custom ringtones? Like any $50 Nokia does

6) Flash support; video capture capabilities; spellcheck; file browser (search); voice recognition (quick dial)

7) Video recording option

Cut&Paste

9) SD card slot

10) Back button, removable battery, RDS Radio

Less probable features:

1) Windshield wipers, to get rid of all the finger prints

2) It should print money, and allow for the baking of cakes within

3) A toaster, and built-in dlp projector

4) Stun gun attachment

5) No Apple logo

6) Back button, removable battery, RDS Radio

7) A free donkey with every purchase

An application called “The Picard.” When you take a picture of a woman, all of her clothes fall off.

9) 320GB of storage

10) Take your dog for a walk, do your taxes, and your wife

What features would YOU like to see in the new iPhone?

Synchronizing Mozilla Firefox Extensions with iPhone: SyncMarks

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Most Weird Gadget - iCarta for iPod & iPhone

Posted on April 10, 2008
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A company called Atech Flash Technology has recently released a product known as the iCarta, which is a stereo dock for the iPod that is designed to let users listen to music while in the bathroom and that features a bath tissue (toilet paper) holder. The company claims that the four integrated moisture-free speakers deliver high quality and high performance sound. The device fits all iPod sizes, and the integrated bath tissue holder can be folded in as a stereo dock for users who do not wish to use the devise as a toilet paper dispenser.

Features:

- 4 Integrated high performance moisture-free speakers deliver exceptional clarity and high quality sound
- Charges your iPod while playing music
- Audio selector allows you to play iPod shuffle or other Audio device
- Integrated Bath tissue holder that can be easily folded as a stereo dock
- Requires AC Power (AC Adapter included)
- Easy to remove from Wall Mount

This product is compatible with: iPhone, iPod 3G, iPod 4G, iPod Classic, iPod Color, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Nano 2G, iPod Nano 3G, iPod Photo, iPod Touch, iPod Video. b000hwx1j801-a1ndbs7ygopbd6pt01_aa280_sclzzzzzzz_v35808150_.jpg

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Synchronizing Mozilla Firefox Extensions with iPhone: SyncMarks

Posted on April 9, 2008
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The more we love the iPhone the more we have to admit that iTunes sync features are not really satisfactory (to put it mildly). The thing is that when you want to synchronize your bookmarks you can do that with IE or bookmark pages on iPhone directly. As you might have already noticed the above mentioned option didn’t include Mozilla Firefox bookmarks and this web-browser is widely used.

In fact, of course, it can be done, but it is not that easy and fast. The solution to the problem can be found in synchronizing Firefox with IE. In order to do that there is a Firefox extension called SyncMarks. It allows synchronization of Firefox with other web-browsers (including, of course, IE). Here is how to do it:

Stage 1

You download and then install SyncMarks. In order to do it you have to give the permission to install the extension. After that you restart the browser.

Stage 2

You go to Tools -> Add-ons. Select SyncMarks and press the Options button

Stage 3

When SyncMarks dialog springs up on the General tab you make sure that the Firefox overwrites target option is enabled under Synchronisation Method. This will enable Firefox to overwrite IE’s bookmarks. Then you enable the functions “Synchronise on Startup” and “Synchronise on Exit”.

Stage 4

You press “Choose Folder” to choose the bookmarks you want to synchronize. You will be redirected to the bookmark folder, but you can also choose a sub-folder if you want to sync bookmarks partially.

Stage 5

Choose “Favorites” where you enable Synchronise to Windows Favorites. If it hasn’t been done automatically you need to press Choose Folder in order to show the app your Explorer Favorites folder. Other options default, press “Synchronise Now”.

Stage 6

Open iTunes and attach your phone. When it appears press “Info”. You have to enable “Sync bookmarks” under Web Browser and select IE from the provided list. Then you press Sync and wait for your Firefox bookmark being copied to the iPhone.

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