Review: HTC ONE X HDMI Cradle

By Sami Mughal Some things are just hard to review, mainly because they deliver exactly what is on the tin. The HTC ONE X HDMI Cradle (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desktop-charge-cradle-with-hdmi-out-for-htc-one-x-p35406.htm) is one such device. Anyway, I make an attempt to do so. Physical The box comes with this cradle, as shown in the picture. This cradle consists of … Read more

Guest post: 3 Ways to Cut Computer Costs

  Kate Sorenson is as frugal as they come. Her personality drives her to find the best possible savings and in addition share them with others. A big thanks to her for this well written and informative article. Computers are glorious things. They let you communicate with anyone in the world or learn any piece … Read more

Review: Freedom Pro Keyboard

By Sami Mughal If you are one for small details, this is your product. Since getting my HTC ONE X, and trying to use it as a computer replacement, I have been looking for a keyboard that would pair with the phone, work wirelessly, and be small enough to be carried around. Physical:The Freedom Pro Keyboard … Read more

Shantaram, the alternative review!

I am currently reading Shantaram, by Gregory David Roberts. The book is extremely popular here (Oxford and most of UK), and I noticed that it even featured in Rang De Basanti. However, just visiting its Amazon link, I came across a few negative reviews. This one, caught my eye, and I have to say, for … Read more

Review: Staples Liquid Pencil

By Sami Mughal So about two years ago, Sharpie announced the Liquid Pencil (http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/08/introducing-the-new-sharpie-liquid-pencil/). Every since that announcement, I have been waiting for it to be released in the UK. Two years go by, and still nothing. However, the other day, browsing through Staples (in the UK), I came across the Staples Liquid Pencil. Compared … Read more

Review: Wool and the Gang

This is one for those who like knitting, and those who like to be stay warm in the cold winter months. It being cold and with the holidays season running on a high, I came across Wool and the gang (http://www.woolandthegang.com), where you can buy needles, yarn, wool, knitting kits, and of course, they also … Read more

Review: Skies Unlimited

This is for the ones who have a passion for the skies. Telescopes are an essential part of the kit one must possess to look up to the heavens. The main problem one has with buying a telescope is that there is such a wide variety of choice out there, and it is very hard … Read more

Review: Mini Bluetooth Keyboard

By Sami Mughal The new plethora of smart phones that are taking over our lives mostly boost a button-less interface. They often boast a touch screen keyboard, which depending on how fat-fingered you are, may or may not be functional for you. There are phones out there that have a keyboard packed into them, like … Read more

Review: IRIS – Android’s Siri

By Sami Mughal Within 8 hours of Apple announcing the latest feature on their new iPhone 4S, Siri, Dexetra came out with their own version. Ironically it is called Iris, which is Siri spelt backwards. Being more of an android person myself, I had to give it a go, so I downloaded it. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dexetra.irisNow before … Read more

Review: Desk Genie

The very name ‘Desk Genie’ (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-p22432.htm) inspires a lot of wonder as well as scepticism. However, to say that I am impressed would be an understatement. I ordered this contraption that comes with many promises mostly out of curiosity, but the fact that it has delivered everything on the list definitely gives it a good … Read more