Gold Plated HDMI to HDMI Mini cable – Product Review
Recently I purchased an upgrade to my DSLR camera, and the upgraded model was capable of capturing full HD […]
Quantum Dots: Optics, Electron Transport and Future Applications – Book Review
In three decades since their discovery, quantum dots have emerged as a rich and interesting field of experimental and […]
The Kickstarter Handbook: Real-Life Success Stories of Artists, Inventors, and Entrepreneurs – Book Review
I’ve been hearing about Kickstarter for years, and I love the idea of a decentralized, grassroots, bottom-up way of funding projects. The fact that Kickstarter actually works is the testament to the viability of such funding models, and it’s […]
Belkin Laptop ZeroStand – Product Review
I was really not looking for a laptop stand, but when I got a chance to take a look at tis one by Belkin, I decided to give it a shot. Overall, I’ve been very happy with it: it’s […]
iHome Bluetooth Mac Mouse – Product Review
I am a big fan of Bluetooth mice, as they are (usually) easy to setup and are very portable. I don’t like using one of the precious USB ports for the purpose of plugging in a wireless dongle. The […]
VMware Fusion 5 for MAC OS X – Product Review
This is my second time using virtual machine software on my computer, and the first time of doing so on a Mac. I’ve used VMware software before on my Windows 7 (formerly Vista) laptop, and have liked it for […]
Stars: A Very Short Introduction – Book Review
Stars are some of the most fascinating objects in the universe. They have exercised an oversize grip on our imagination since the dawn of humanity, and it’s not hard to see why: one look at the clear star-sprinkled night […]
Sony MDR-NC200D Digital Noise-Canceling Headphones – Product Review
Sony MDR-NC200D Digital Noise-Canceling Headphones are some of the best mid level headphones that I’ve had the opportunity to try out. They comfortable, well designed, have a great sound, and do a good job of attenuating the ambient noise. […]
Beginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional – Book Review
Recently I decided to learn Ruby on Rails (RoR), and even though I’ve been assured repeatedly that I don’t need to know that much of Ruby proper before I start dabbling with RoR (of course, I do have some […]
Whirlpool Whispure Portable Tower Air Purifier- HEPA Air Cleaner, APMT2001M – Product Review
Earlier this year we bought our first stand-alone air purification unit, Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology – WH10600. We were really glad that we did and wondered why we hadn’t done something like it earlier. The air in […]