There are at least two problems with most smartphone displays: They can be tough to view outdoors, and they can be power hogs that run down your battery. PocketBook has a solution for both problems… and it comes in the form of a special case for the Samsung Galaxy S4. PocketBook’s case features a 4.3 […]
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iPad battery case mod lets you double battery life of Chinese Android tablets
The Pipo Max M1 is an Android tablet with a 9.7 inch display, a Rockchip RK3066 dual core processor, Mali 400 graphics, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software. It’s about the same size as an iPad — and that means you can use some iPad cases with the tablet. SlateDroid forum member Carnivore figured out […]
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$25 clear acrylic case for the VIA APC mini PC
The VIA APC is a tiny computer with an 800 MHz ARM processor, 512MB of RAM, and 2GB of storage. It includes HDMI, VGA, USB, and Ethernet ports and sells for $60 at Newegg (with free shipping). One thing it doesn’t include is a case. Like the Raspberry Pi and CubieBoard, the APC is sold […]
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Raspberry Pi makers won’t ever sell a PC case, recommend the Pibow for now
The Raspberry Pi is often described as an inexpensive, low-power computer. But really, at this point it’s pretty much a low power motherboard, memory, and processor. For $35 you can pick up a Raspberry Pi with a 700 MHz ARM11 processor and 256MB of RAM, but it doesn’t include any storage space… or a protective […]
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Homemade Mondrian PC case shows that mini-PCs can be pretty
There are plenty of companies that offer cases for tiny computers with Mini-ITX motherboards. But if you’re planning to stick a PC next to your TV, or just want something nice to look at, why not make it into a work of art? Jeffrey Stephenson built a case inspired by the works of artist Piet […]
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ModMyPi case covers the $35 Raspberry Pi PC for about $13
The Rasbperry Pi is a full-fledged computer which you can buy for about $35. It has a processor, memory, USB and Ethernet ports. But one thing the RaspBerry Pi doesn’t have is a protective case. It’s basically a system-on-a-board and not much else. But a company called ModMyPi is taking pre-orders for a case designed […]
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Closer look at the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Folio keyboard case
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet is a 10 inch Android tablet aimed at people looking for a business-class experience. While the $499 tablet it has all the usual Android tablet specs including a 10 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor, and Android Honeycomb operating system, Lenovo also offers a digital […]
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Now you can lock your iPad like a laptop thanks to Kensington
Computer peripheral maker Kensington has launched a new accessory for the Apple iPad to that lets you use a security lock with the tablet. It’s called the SecureBack Security Case and the plastic case is designed to offer protection from scrapes and scuffs, like any good case. But it also fits snugly around Apple’s tablet […]
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Voltaic’s $299 solar iPad charger makes Samsung’s $399 solar netbook look good
Solar technology isn’t cheap, which is why it’s not all that surprising that Voltaic’s new Spark Tablet Case costs $299. On the one hand, that’s an awful lot of money to pay for an iPad case. On the other hand, it’s not really an unreasonable price for a device that generates 8 watts of solar […]
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Chromebook accessories start shipping on the eve of the Chromebook launches
The Acer Cromia and Samsung Series 5 Chromebooks go on sale tomorrow. These are the first two laptops designed to run Google Chrome OS, with prices ranging from around $380 to $500 depending on which model and configuration you get. While the laptops will feature Google’s unusual new operating system which is basically a full […]