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X-Doria Dash Icon for 13" MacBook Air: Review and giveaway

by Steven Sande (Apr 1st, 2013)

X-Doria is well known as a manufacturer of iPhone and iPad cases, and now the company has announced the Dash Icon case for another Apple product -- the 13" MacBook Air. The Dash Icon for MacBook Air retails for US$59.99 and appears to be a perfect companion for the Apple's thin 13" notebook. ...

Jackery Giant aims to keep your devices going

by Steven Sande (Mar 30th, 2013)

My first impression when hearing about this rechargeable battery pack for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch was "wasn't Jackery Giant something about a beanstalk?" My second impression, upon reading about the capacity of the Giant, was that it was definitely something worth looking at. Read on for a ...

Portenzo Alano and Boomerang cases for iPad mini: review and giveaway

by Steven Sande (Mar 23rd, 2013)

The release last year of the iPad mini resulted in many accessory manufacturers scrambling to redesign full-size iPad cases for the smaller footprint of the mini, and now we're seeing the fruits of their labors. Case manufacturer Portenzo recently released both the Alano (starting at US$99.95) ...

Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5: Review and giveaway

by Steven Sande (Mar 21st, 2013)

This is going to one of the shortest TUAW accessory reviews you've seen in a while, but stick around -- there's a giveaway at the end of it. Mophie followed up on the release of the Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5 (US$79.95) with the new Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5 ($99.95). What's the ...

Enter to win MacUpdate's Spring Bundle

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Mar 16th, 2013)

I bought the MacUpdate Spring Bundle last week and it includes some great software (listed below). As usual, bundles are a great way to quickly grab a group of applications for an ultra-low price. In this case, the full bundle costs as much as just one of these pieces of software -- ...

Review and giveaway: MapiCases' Soli is a luxurious home for your iPad mini

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 7th, 2013)

I've taken a look at a number of really nice iPad mini cases, and the US$120 MapiCases' Soli falls into the luxury end of the spectrum. However, you're not spending your money on looks alone. This is geninuely a very nice case. The Soli comes in four colors of glossy European leather: black, ...

Lunatik unleashes four tough iPhone 5 cases

by Steven Sande (Mar 3rd, 2013)

Lunatik burst onto the Apple accessory market in 2010 in one of the early successful uses of Kickstarter, coming out with a pair of iPod nano watch cases called the TikTok and LunaTik. Now the company is introducing a line of iPhone 5 cases that feature rugged designs to protect your ...

Griffin Twenty Audio Amp: AirPlay for your big, old college speakers

by Steven Sande (Feb 28th, 2013)

There's a problem with most AirPlay docks; most of them have relatively underwhelming speakers and weak amplifiers. Wouldn't it be nice if you could grab those humongous speakers that you bought back in college and somehow hook them up to an AirPlay-enabled amp? That's the idea behind the ...

Snooze: Minimalist iPhone alarm dock gets the job done

by Steven Sande (Feb 26th, 2013)

I've seen a lot of iPhone alarm docks, and for the most part I haven't been impressed. Most have built-in speakers, some add in an AM/FM radio, and the majority have apps that are used to program a dizzying array of settings. Snooze (US$39.99) is an iPhone alarm dock that uses a minimalist ...

All ears: Headphones from V-Moda and Able Planet

by Steven Sande (Feb 18th, 2013)

Today I'll be reviewing two headphones from two different companies that are targeted at distinct markets. The V-Moda Crossfade M-100 (at right above, US$310) is a noise-isolating over-ear folding headphone targeted at the high-end audiophile crowd, while Able Planet's Musicians' Choice (left, ...

Test-driving the Belkin Portable Keyboard Case for iPad mini

by Steven Sande (Feb 15th, 2013)

I'll admit that when the iPad mini first appeared, I wasn't the biggest fan of the little tablet. But during Macworld/iWorld 2013, I saw a number of the devices and a hands-on session with Megan Lavey-Heaton's iPad mini turned me into a believer and owner. Now I'm starting to look at the ...

X-Doria makes a case for your Valentine

by Steven Sande (Feb 8th, 2013)

With Valentine's Day just around the corner (next Thursday, to be exact) you might want to get thinking about that special someone with an iPhone or iPad mini. X-Doria has a selection of cases that are perfect for Valentine's Day, that day when pink and red seems to be everywhere. The X-Doria ...

Win a pair of V-Moda Crossfade LP Custom headphones

by Steven Sande (Jan 25th, 2013)

TUAW and V-Moda have a nice weekend giveaway going on. The headphone and accessory manufacturer has offered to give one TUAW reader a pair of V-Moda Crossfade LP Custom headphones worth US$199. What do they mean by custom? Well, you'll have your choice of base color, the color and finish of the ...

Review: Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard for Mac, iPad and iPhone

by Steven Sande (Jan 17th, 2013)

Back in November of 2012, we reviewed Logitech's K810 Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard. While that keyboard is amazingly good, it is designed for primary use with Windows machines. In keeping with Logitech's recent trend to embrace the Apple community, the new Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch ...

Mapicases Orion for iPad: Elegant leather, amazing flexibility

by Steven Sande (Jan 14th, 2013)

Most of the cases that we receive at TUAW Labs fall into one of two categories: those that use plastic and silicone to create an ultra-protective shell, and those that use more natural materials like cloth or leather to provide style and a modicum of protection. The Mapicases Orion Leather ...