December 17, 2004
SCOTTeVEST Solar Finetex Jacket Review
There comes a time in a man’s life when you have so much gear, that a regular book bag would prove either too constraining, or too limited. There are also times when we find ourselves separated from a power source,...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 02:46 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 29, 2004
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T3 Review
Our good friends here at I4U got a chance to look at Sony's latest digital wonder, billed as the World's Thinnest 5MP Digital Camera. You can import one from Dynamism for about $599. The latest model features some subtle...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 07:24 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
November 28, 2004
ZipKord Retractable Earbuds Review
My wife always says that I’m obsessed with wrapping up my earbud phone cords when I’m done with them. What can I say? I like things tidy and neat…at least when it comes to gear, considering how expensive things...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 06:00 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 04, 2004
Laserpod Review from I4U
I4U recently received a Laserpod for review: "Laserpod's PR agency calls the Laserpod the modern-day equivalent of the seventies Lava Lamp. As the name suggests the Laserpod utilizes a laser to create random light effects. It can be used with...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 03:49 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 30, 2004
SCOTTeVEST TEC Sport Coat and Hidden Cargo Pants Review
How often have you been in a situation where you had to dress up? Whether it is a formal event, or just going to work in corporate American, many a Gear Live reader has felt the frustration of having to...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 04:09 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
October 17, 2004
Color-Ware XBOX Paint Mod
A couple of months ago, ColorWare took our iPod and gave it the golden treatment. After such a stellar job, we decided to find out what they could do with a game console. We sent ColorWare our regular black...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 02:12 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 11, 2004
Half Life 2 Review Scans
The long awaited Half Life 2 PC game is finally about to ship. In fact, those who purchased the download version have already had the game pushed to their PC's - but cannot play it until the launch date. Instead...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 08:18 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 06, 2004
Samsung SCH-A790 Review
Finally, Verizon Wireless is adding a GSM phone to their product line. In fact, it is the first phone in the United States that can roam on both GSM and CDMA networks. Not bad. The reviewer notes that while it...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 08:31 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
September 27, 2004
Archos AV400 Video Recorder Review
There's something to be said for the promise of convergence. Having one single device that handles multiple tasks will save you carrying space at the very least. At its best, you can save serious dough when a unit is...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 04:46 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
September 11, 2004
Burnout 3 Game Review
This has been a pretty exciting week for me. First I was able to snag a hard-to-find Rio Carbon unit. Then I managed to pick up EA’s latest racer, Burnout 3 for the Playstation 2 on its release date....Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 05:39 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
September 09, 2004
JetAudio Cowon iAudio 4 Color MP3 Player
With the portable MP3 player market being virtually flooded with choices, many stick to the brands they know (naturally). Sometimes, however, it can pay to venture out into new territory. You may be pleasantly surprised. We recently tested the...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 07:52 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
September 04, 2004
Rio Carbon Review
Leave it up to Rio to make a product so hot that you can’t find it anywhere, except in the back closets of your local Best Buy. There weren’t any on display, but you see, it always pays to...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 10:26 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
August 26, 2004
Motorola V710 Review
As most of us Verizon Wireless subscribers know, the company hasn't exactly been on the bleeding edge of cell phone technology in their phone selection. In fact, they are finally getting their first mid-range Bluetooth cell phone - the Motorola...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 09:43 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 23, 2004
Head to Head: Madden 2005 vs. ESPN NFL 2K5
With the recent release of the latest iterations of two great football games, many a gamer has pondered which offered the better play experience. Of course, Madden is the old time favorite having been around for over a decade -...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 10:25 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 22, 2004
Kingston USB DataTraveler Review
Does anyone even use floppy diskettes anymore? These days, thumb-drives are all the rage. Not only do they hold more memory than conventional diskettes, they're much smaller and faster. We take a look at the tiny, but affordable offering...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 06:37 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 17, 2004
CyberTree CWH-900D Wireless Cellular Headset Review
The ability to use a headpiece to talk wirelessly with your cellular without Bluetooth, sounds almost too good to be true. How does the CyberTree’s new headset, the CWH-900D stack up? Find out in our review, by clicking the...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 07:02 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 05, 2004
Fresh2 Odor Eliminating Light Bulb Review
When I started the Gear Live site, I was excited to bring the latest technology news to our readers, and that meant reviews of the hottest gear. But I never thought I would be doing this. You see, I...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 10:14 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 03, 2004
JAKKS TV Games - Ms. Pac-Man Review
Remember the good old days of gaming? When controllers didn't have a myriad of buttons, levers, and joysticks, but rather a simple handle and a red button? If not, then I must be getting old. Either way, Jakks Pacific /...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 09:34 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
BoomGear MP-800 MP3 Player Review
BoomGear offers a variety of digital mp3 music players, and accessories. We recently had the chance to try out their 256Mb flash-based offering, the MP-800. How does it stack up in the crowded digital player arena? Find out in...Continue ReadingPosted by Hector at 08:11 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 02, 2004
ColorWare PC iPod Color Mod Review
So you have been staring at your plain old white iPod for months, and are jealous of those with the multi-colored iPod mini's. Is there any hope for those of us who want to "Think Different" than Apple does regarding...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 09:16 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
July 29, 2004
Mid-Week Music Roundup
Gear Live Music Reporter Greg Norton checks in with his Mid-Week Music Roundup. This week, Greg gives us the low down on the latest from The Roots, Taking Back Sunday, and The Killers....Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 12:07 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
July 26, 2004
Time Warner Explorer 8000 DVR Review
This machine will forever change how you watch TV. That’s a pretty bold statement, I know. And to make things bolder: Since TV is so closely tied to our lives, this product will also change your life overall. There, I...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 10:02 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
July 25, 2004
Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack Review
So, by now you've probably seen the movie. Twice. If you are considering purchasing the soundtrack, join Gear Live Music Columnist Greg Norton in his debut column, as he gives us an in-depth look at the Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack....Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 10:19 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
July 19, 2004
Archos GMini 220 Review
The Archos GMini 220 is another contender in the portable digital audio game. With all the focus on the iPod right now, we decided to contact Archos to take a closer look at their hard-drive based MP3 Player. Without giving...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 11:21 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
July 15, 2004
Samsung SCH-A670 Review
Gear Live contributing reporter Hector Martinez was able to spend some time testing the Samsing SCH-A670 mobile phone. While it appears stylish on the outside, you can never judge a book by its cover. Hector gives us the down low...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 11:33 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
July 14, 2004
SoothSoft Chillow Review
As a technology enthusiast, when I first heard of the Chillow on the Oprah show a while back, I have to admit I was interested to say the least. The Chillow apparently used some sort of cooling technology to keep...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 09:28 PM | Comments (5) | TrackBack
July 08, 2004
SCOTTeVEST Three.0 Spring Review
If you are like me, then you have more things to carry around than you have pockets for. From a PDA, to an MP3 player, add on the cell phone, maybe a digital camera, don't forget the wallet, etc. SCOTTeVEST...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 08:11 AM | Comments (3) | TrackBack
July 05, 2004
NEC 61-Inch Plasma TV Reviewed
NEC has recently released the absolute most gorgeous plasma displays I have ever seen. They are two 61-inch wide plasma monitors from the PlasmaSync(TM)61XM2+series (a grey bezel model, and a silver bezel model) that are equipped with "Enhanced Split...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 10:38 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
July 04, 2004
Game Boy Advance SP Review
In the wake of the soon to come Nintendo DS, I thought we would take a look at the last handheld released by Nintendo, the Game Boy Advance SP. This little peice of hardware really is "more than meets the...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 01:11 PM | Comments (3) | TrackBack
June 26, 2004
REVIEW: RealPlayer Music Store
If for some reason you are all iTunes'ed out, or are looking for (legal!) higher quality music downloads, you may want to give the RealPlayer Music Store a try. We took Real's Download service to task, and are back with...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 03:59 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
June 24, 2004
Apple iPod 40 GB Review
Apple recently released the 40 GB (Gigabyte) iPod, making it the device with the largest hard drive space in Apple's popular MP3 player line. With so much going for it, is it finally time for you to become the latest...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 12:02 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
June 17, 2004
Verizon Wireless Get It Now Review
As mobile phones get more and more sophisticated, content providers are rushing to put out relevant and innovative ways for people to use their cellular devices. Verizon has decided to get a jump on the competition by providing their subscribers...Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 09:53 AM | Comments (5) | TrackBack
June 16, 2004
iSkin Evo Review
If you have been looking for a protective case for your iPod, but haven't had much luck, look no further than the iSkin eVo. See why we think this protective case is the real deal....Continue ReadingPosted by Andru at 09:14 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack