Introduction A couple weeks ago, Google announced a small and inexpensive dongle to the unprepared public, called Chromecast. It came out of nowhere, or perhaps a US$35 device just was not worth the “leakers” attention, but whatever the reason, Chromecast stayed under the radar until its announcement on July 24th. Google Chromecast is a small appliance that can “cast” or […]
Rogers Wireless BlackBerry Q10 Review
Introduction To say that it’s been a tough last few years for BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion) would be quite the understatement. The company saw its dominant position in the smartphone market evaporate as customers flocked to Android and iOS devices. Once a market leader, pundits began to predict its demise or acquisition by a competitor. To turn its fortunes […]
A tour of the Sony UX Truck
I had the privilege earlier today of getting a tour of the Sony UX Truck that will be travelling across Toronto over the next few weeks. The idea is to take Sony’s latest lineup from its Xperia smartphones and tablets to its Bravia XBR 4K television on the road to showcase not only the products themselves but also how NFC […]
Linksys RE2000 Dual-Band Wireless-N Range Extender Review
Introduction When we renovated our 100+ year old house, we went with an open concept design. Now post-renovation and using far more wireless devices than we did only a few years ago, we discovered that the wireless coverage in the front third of the house was spotty at best. Most likely this is due to poor router positioning and the […]
Google Nexus 7 Proporta Leather Style Case Review
Introduction As soon as I got my hands on the Google Nexus 7, I started looking for a case for it. My first choice was to simply pick up a Nexus 7 Cover directly from Google Play but they were not available (and still are not here in Canada). One of the first accessory makers that I found offering cases […]
Video: A closer look at the Motorola DEFY PRO
Last but not least on the list of devices Gadgetorama was able to get a first hand look at yesterday is the upcoming Motorola DEFY PRO. It boasts a QWERTY-keyboard on a device that can survive in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes or being buried in sand (or both for that matter). Along with the Motorola […]
Video: A first look at the Motorola RAZR V
Motorola Canada recently announced the Motorola RAZR V and Gadgetorama yesterday got an early look at this latest RAZR incarnation. Billed as the “RAZR for everyone,” it is very much an evolution of the first Motorola RAZR. The Motorola RAZR V’s 4.3-inch qHD (540×960) ColourBoost display is a definite improvement over that of its predecessor. It is very bright and […]
Gadgetorama unboxes the HP TouchPad
Better late than never! When HP announced that it was getting out of the webOS business, I was on holidays. I was unable to get my hands on one when the HP TouchPad’s price dropped to $99 shortly after. Fortunately, I have been able to remedy this and got one for the family to play with. This unboxing bears the […]