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Mobility Digest Review: Thinksound TS01 In-Ear Headphones

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We live in a society that is very music centric, let’s face it we love our music be it on an MP3 player, our phones, computers or stereos. One thing I’ve never understood is the fact that people are happy with the cheap, sub-standard headphones that come with their MP3 players. Think about it for a minute here, most people will think nothing of spending a couple hundred dollars on a portable media player only to use the inferior headphones that come with it. Sure there might be exceptions, some players do come with decent sounding headphones but it’s rare. Personally I don’t use the headphones that come with my players, I use an after market pair as I want my music to sound good. I’ve spent the money on a quality MP3 player, so why not truly enjoy it through a good set of headphones!?

Today for review I’ve got a product from a relatively new company called Thinksound, it’s a pair of in-ear headphones that they call TS01. This set of headphones puts the emphasis on bass. These headphones are not only good sounding but they’re lightweight, inexpensive and very comfortable. If you’re looking for a decent set of headphones to replace the cheap ones that came with your MP3 player then you might want to give these a look…

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Mobility Digest Review: Kodak EasyShare C713 7MP 3x Optical/5x Digital Zoom HD Camera Reviewed

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Happy Thursday to you all, the weekend is in sight!

I’m back with another review of a product from our friends at Geeks.com. It’s one of many Kodak digital cameras on the market today, specifically it’s the EasyShare C713 7MP camera. The name Kodak is one that’s been around for a long time when it comes to camera, so one would think they know what they’re doing when it comes to photography right? This camera is your sort of basic point and shoot, it’s small and portable so you can take it with you easily. The pictures taken with it aren’t too bad for what it is. The 3x optical zoom works well but the digital zoom is lacking a bit though that’s normal for most any level of digital zooming. The C713 I got is a refurbished product, but it looks brand new, not a mark on it at all. So read on to learn a bit more about this camera…

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Mobility Digest Review: Philips Emergency Phone Charger Power2Go SCE2110

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Happy Tuesday to you all!! I’ve got another review for you of a product from our friends over the ocean at MobileFun. Yes we review stuff from everywhere, since our reader base is just not limited to the United States. The product is a an interesting take on the portable charger, it’s actually from Phillips, a name I’m sure sure you’re familiar with and it’s aptly named the Emergency Phone Charger. It’s compatible with several different phones out there today, it comes with five different tips including the common mini-USB style like my Tilt uses. The Emergency Charger uses a single AA battery to give you an additional 30 minutes of talk time on your phone. It’s truly a product for emergencies only, it’s not something that you’ll want to use all of the time since it uses a battery each time. Many portable chargers out there are multiple use and they can actually be recharged, but they’re not specifically for emergencies as this one is. It’s well made with a metal housing and it’s not much larger than the AA battery that powers it. There are many situation I’m sure where you could use this product, maybe just keep it in your car, or take it with you camping, hiking or biking as you never know when an emergency will come up and you’ll need to make a phone call.

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Mobility Digest Review: Wondershare DVD Converter Ultimate

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Hello, Hello! It’s been quite a while since I’ve had the chance to take a look at any DVD Ripper/Convertor software here on MobilityDigest hasn’t it? So for Valentine’s Day I’ve got a review for you of Wondershare DVD Converter Ultimate that is a fully, feature packed solution for your DVD ripping, Converting, Burning and Editing needs. It’s a very small program, but yet it can do a lot of stuff for you and make your life easier in the process hopefully. We live in a mobile society, and while I’m not one who particularly like watching movies on the tiny screens of phones and media players, other people out there are more than happy with it. I mean I do it, but it’s something that I do often, I may have a movie or two on my phone or Zune and just watch a few minutes to waste some time, but that’s about it, I can’t fathom watching an entire two hour movie on a screen just inches wide. The software I have for review today though can help you get your DVD movies to a portable format, be it your phone or MP3 player, quickly and easily. It’s not just for that though, it’s an entire suite of tools in one product. So read on to learn more…

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Mobility Digest Review: ThumbCal v1.4.0 Beta – PIM Replacement

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Ever since my original Palm Pilot days I have searched for a simple way to enter and edit tasks and appointments on my portable devices. I have tried more than a half dozen PIM replacement apps and have active licenses for most of them. They all worked well in their own way, but over time I found them cumbersome to navigate and simply too complex to use regularly. A stylus was a must, and I really stressed when I had to insert some data, usually waiting till I got back to my desktop to load an entry directly into Outlook.

Right behind using you device to make and receive phone calls, Personal Information Management (PIM) is the next most important feature (or should be), which is crippled by Microsoft’s poor excuse for a PIM application, seeing little improvement except for maybe the most recent builds. Really sad when you think about it.

Well, introducing ThumbCal, a totally finger friendly Task & Appointment PIM replacement for your phone. I first posted about this app back in July when I installed it and things just keeps getting better. It is one of my “Top 5 Apps” that I could not imagine being without. Once you try this app, at least in my opinion, I can’t imagine why or how you would ever want to use anything else. I honestly now look forward to entering tasks and appointments on my phone and although I sit in front of my PC every day, I have not entered anything directly into Outlook in months. The app started out as an XDA thread and went commercial more than a year ago. The thread is here and the developers site is here. The current price is $19.95, but there is a 14 day trial; plenty of time to fall in love with this must have app. Ok, enough of my hyperbole, let’s go take this baby for a test drive.

If you want to know more about  ThumbCal v1.4.0 Beta, then head on over to our forums (CLICK HERE) and read my complete review and join in our discussion of ThumbCal v1.4.0 Beta

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Mobility Digest Review: Uniea U-Sleaf Reversible Universal Sleeve for 10.2" Netbooks

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I’ve come to really like my netbook, honestly I don’t even use my full sized laptop anymore, it’s big and it feels kind of weird after using a netbook for so long. I don’t need a full sized laptop to check my email and browse the web, a netbook is perfectly suited to that task. With the incredible popularity of netbooks comes the inevitable accessories for them and some, as with anything, are better than others.

Today for review Uniea has sent me over a simple, yet elegant solution to protect your netbooks without adding any real weight or bulk to it. The product is called the U-Sleaf, and if you can’t tell from the name it’s a sleeve for your netbook. The U-Sleaf won’t offer the protection of a full sized case, but that’s not the point of it, the idea is to offer the user protection from scratches and scuffs. It’s made of neoprene so it is durable and it’s thin so it doesn’t add any real thickness or any weight at all to your netbook. You can use it alone to travel light, or you can toss it in a bag with your other stuff and not really have to worry about marring the beautiful finish on your beloved netbook. So read on to check out a product that I really like, and one that I think you’ll like as well…

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Advent ADV800XM 4" Touchscreen Portable GPS Navigation System

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Happy New Year!! it’s a new year and time for a new review from me!

A couple weeks ago I took a look at the TomTom One Xl GPS, today I’ve got another GPS unit for review but it’s much more than just a GPS device though. It’s from our friends at Geeks.com who have many discount GPS devices like the one I have today. It’s the Advent ADV800XM 4” Touchscreen portable GPS navigation System and it’s not only a GPS device but an FM transmitter, MP3 player and even a photo viewer with the option of adding XM Satellite radio and even a Back Up Camera to the unit for even more functionality.

I was curious how something like the Advent, which is from Audiovox, compared to the ever popular TomTom series of GPS devices. I’ve found that TomTom is still the king of GPS devices, but this little Advent does have some very cool features that even I appreciate. Sp read on to learn more…

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TomTom One XL-S 4.3" Touchscreen Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigation System Reviewed

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Hello all! I’m back with another review for you, this time I’ve got the ever popular TomTom for review that was provided by Geeks.com. Specifically it’s the TomTom One Xl-s, and it has a bright 4.3” touch screen display and it even has Bluetooth so you can pair it with your cell phone to get updates. I’m accustomed to TomTom navigation since I already have it installed on my Tilt, but a stand alone device is much better really. Geeks has many cheap GPS devices in stock, and by cheap I mean inexpensive, so one of these can make a great holiday gift for that person in your life that doesn’t know which way to go… I’ve got several pictures for you and even an unboxing video as well, along with of course my thought and impressions of the TomTom One XL-S, so read on…

 

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Qstik EVOQ Bluetooth DSP Headset Review

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If you’ve got a phone chances are you have a Bluetooth headset, and in some places it’s against the law to not have one. There are many choices when it comes to choosing a BT headset, and as with any product, not all are created equal. Personally I prefer small sized headsets, I live in a state where it’s not yet a law to have one while driving, but I don’t drive without one, I like having both hands on the wheel. I also don’t make phone calls while I’m driving, if I get one then I have the BT headset on so I can answer it, but with the way people drive today I’ve got to pay attention to everything that’s going on, and dialing a phone is a distraction I don’t want or need. Anyway, back to small headsets, I think most of us would prefer a small headset, but what if you could get a larger sized one with a bit more features?

Today for review our friends over at MobileFun have sent me over a rather unique Bluetooth headset, it’s rather large, but it’s got a lot of features including the ability to attach a set of ear buds to it and use it like a streaming receiver for any BT enabled devices. It’s called the Qstick EVOQ, and it’s rather large really, it’s round and covers quite a bit of your ear, but it’s lightweight and it’s not uncomfortable to wear. So read on to learn more:

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Verbatim TUFF-‘N’-TINY 4GB USB Drive

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Hello All! Mobility Digest is about all things mobile, and that includes their accessories as well like portable storage. There’s one product that has become the dominant form of portable storage and that’s the USB flash drive, they’re getting bigger and bigger in capacity but yet smaller and smaller in size. They’re pretty much the perfect way to take all of your stuff with you in a tiny package that’s very portable.

So today for review I’ve got one of the smallest USB drives you can get, the Tuff-‘n’-Tiny 4gb USB drive from Verbatim. It’s not only tiny, a little over 1 inch in length but it’s also tough in that it’s resistant to dust, water and even static. Physical size and capacity don’t mean much though if it’s not a good performer so I’ve put it up against a few other 4gb flash drives I’ve got on hand for comparison, so read on to learn more about a great little USB drive…

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