Review: Speck CandyShell Amped for iPhone 5s

Speck CandyShell is based on company’s award winning design where it has reused the idea of molded rubber and glossy plastic. This makes the body of the case slightly thicker but it absorbs shocks better too.

The inner part is made of rubber and outer part has glossy plastic. The case is made in such a way that it provides passive sound amplification thanks to its exclusive horn design that amplifies and equalizes the sound of your iPhone 5 or 5s for fuller, richer sound.

Review Speck CandyShell Amped for iPhone 5s

Its sound power tested to ISO 3745:2021 acoustic sound quality standard. Speck sells it in three colors – black, blue and pink. Costs $44.95

Apple iMac: Bluelounge Jimi Review

Apple hide the USB on the back of iMac computer to keep the looks clean and clutter free. It worked for most except for those who use USB drives often and find it inconvenient to attach and detach them. Now there is a accessory called Bluelounge Jimi that extends the USB port in such a way that you no longer have to go to the back of iMac to attach / detach your USB flash drive.

Bluelounge Jimi Review

Made of tough black plastic, it is exclusively designed for the iMac slim aluminum unibody model (released November 2012) or later. It works with all 4 USB ports of 21” and 3 of 4 ports available on 27” iMac.

How To use Bluelounge Jimi

Plug Jimi into a USB port at the back of your iMac.
Align the bottom of the “J” straight down.
Snap it into the air vent at the bottom of the iMac.

Its flexible body allows you to plug into a port of your choice on your iMac. Costs 15 dollars.

Verdict – Never again will you have to crane and reach around to access the USB port behind your computer. Jimi makes it easy.

Review Pelican ProGear Voyager for iPhone 5/5s

ProGear Voyager is a rugged case for the Apple iPhone 5S from Pelican. If you do not like baby caring your phones, this is an excellent choice as its two piece plastic and rubber case protects your phone nicely and effectively.

The ProGear Voyager protects the entire iPhone body including speaker, microphone and ports by using flaps. The package includes a belt clip that does the double duty of a stand.

Review Pelican ProGear Voyager for iPhone 5s

This case is available through AT&T store and online store. Costs 50 dollars and comes in three colors black, white and pink.

Review Rokform Fuzion+ for iPhone 5/5s

Not a lot of Apple iPhone case manufactures make metal cases that they usually interfere with the cellphone and GPS signals. Fortunately companies like Rokform are still churning out cases for the iPhone that are made of aluminum.

Review Rokform Fuzion for iPhone 5s

Priced at $89 the Rokform Fuzion+ has polyurethane inner layer and aluminum back plate. In the middle you will find a thin sheet of carbon fiber to increase its strength.

Rokform Fuzion+ for iPhone 5/5s features

Six-sided protection
CNC machined from aircraft grade aluminum
High-impact inner TPU shell
Ultra-light; weighs less than one ounce
Integrated magnet in the case
Removable carbon fiber back plate insert
Bonus adhesive polycarbonate/TPU iPhone car magnet mount
Compatible with all iPhone carriers

Rokform Fuzion+ Review

You will also find a magnet here that can be used with other accessories from Rokform.

iPhone 5S: Itskins Nitro Forged Review

Itskins has released a new case called Nitro Forged for the iPhone 5S. Priced at 60 dollars, the Itskins Nitro Forged is made of TPU rubber with aluminum crowns at the top and bottom that require you to use the bundled screw driver to install the case. The package includes screen protector and necessary accessories.

Side of the case is shock absorbent with bears a soft touch finish for a comfortable grip.

iPhone 5S Itskins Nitro Forged Review

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Elgato Thunderbolt Dock, must have Apple Macbook Air Accessory

Elgato has released Thunderbolt Dock that adds extra ports by connecting a single port to the back of any Mac. It is a must-have and a very useful accessory for Macbook Air users which is really scarce on the ports-end.

Thunderbolt Dock from Elgato includes 9 ports and one more for 12V power adapter. There are a dedicated thunderbolt port for the input and one for daisy chaining extra peripherals such as HDMI, Ethernet and 3x USB 3.0 ports.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

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