Windows Surface Pro – First Impressions
Yesterday I stopped by Microsoft Store in the Stanford Mall, primarily to check out Surface Pro. (As an aside, Microsoft […]
New Trent iCarrier 12000mAh External Battery Pack – Product Review
The bottom line on the New Trent battery is this: it works. In the past I’ve tried several different reserve […]
Power Hungry: The Myths of “Green” Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future – Book Review
“Green energy,” “climate change,” “environment,” “sustainability” are some of the very prominent buzzwords that that pup up with some frequency in the media these days. The planet is in grave peril, and unless we do something drastic about it […]
Revolutions in Twentieth-Century Physics – Book Review
For generations, physics textbooks written by David Griffiths have been considered the gold standard of undergraduate physics curriculum. Granted, they have their fair share of detractors and may not be after everyone’s liking, but as far as I am […]
New Trent iTorch LED flash charger – Product Review
The bottom line on the New Trent battery is this: it works. In the past I’ve tried several different reserve power supplies for my gadgets, and I have had mixed results. However, there is no ambiguity about this battery: it’s […]
Dolica 60″ Professional Traveler Tripod with Ball Head – Max load 13.2 lbs, Max. Height 60″, Folds to 15″ – Product Review
Over the years I’ve used many tripods and monopods for my personal photography needs. They have ranged from small foldable Gorilla pods, to the full-length tripods. Out of all of these Dolica’s tripod is, by far, the most solidly […]
Panasonic DMP-BD87 Ultra-Fast Booting Blu-ray Disc Player – Product Review
This is my second Blu-Ray disc player. I have been using another one by LG for about a year and a half, and the two are comparable when it comes to basic functionality – playing Blu-Rays and DVDs, having […]
Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction – Book Review
Magnetism is electricity’s less appreciated twin. In our daily lives we only think of magnetism in the context of fridge magnets, magnetic clasps, or at most when considering the needle of the compass. However, magnetism is one of the […]
Mathematical Foundations of Imaging, Tomography and Wavefield Inversion – Book Review
Inverse problems are a very important area of Physics, other sciences, and applied mathematics. They can be very difficult to tackle, and their proper application is of tremendous value and importance. This is an immensely well-written, readable, and clear […]
Bolse Mini Windshield Car Mount Holder – Product Review
This is a very ingeniously designed and versatile car smartphone mount. It is very compact, and at first I was skeptical about the suction cup’s ability to attach securely to the windshield. However, a simple twist of the dial […]