The Arts Club, London [REVIEW]
Guest Post by Mrs W Founded by Charles Dickens in 1863, and housed in a handsome Mayfair townhouse, Churchill, Rodin and Whistler have all graced its rooms. New owners property investor Gary Landesberg and restaurateur Arjun Waney (Zuma, Roka, La Petit Maison) re-launched the Arts Club in September this year and have all of fashionable London buzzing with its effervescent blend of artsy cool … [Read More...]
Calistoga Ranch – Napa Valley – [Review]
Guest Post by Mrs W Napa Valley and its environs are an irresistible delight to any serious gastronome. A seemingly endless array of some of the best new world wineries and fine dining establishments could keep one happily occupied for days on end. However, as tantalizing as its charms are, there are times when the legions of visitors can overwhelm, with traffic slowing to a crawl on the two … [Read More...]
Waterproof your iPad with Submersible & Sandproof iPad Case from Aquapac
We've taken a look at some of the other Aquapac products and find them a bit hit-or-hiss (e.g. SLR submersible camera case). However, their submersible bags & cases are useful for transporting delicate items and - in some cases - can allow you to use your gadgets in harsh environments. Their newest iPad bag is similar in construction to their SLR submersible camera bag. Once inside the bag, … [Read More...]
Powerbag – recharge your devices on the run
As our gadgets proliferate, it gets harder and harder to quench their insatiable thirst for power. We've already reviewed a number of different rechargeable battery solutions here on Nomadz but it seems that we are losing the war between power and portability. For instance, the iSound portable PowerMax offers a whopping 16,00mAh rechargeable battery with 5 USB ports but it's like carrying around a … [Read More...]
Aquapac Noatak Wet & Dry Bag – separate your sweaters and those mouldy sandwiches
You've probably been on picnics, or hikes, where the weather doesn't cooperate and you're left scrambling to collect leftovers in the rain. Then, you have to hump everything home. When you get back - you find that there are bits of cake in your clothes, salad in your socks and your pullover is soaked in wine. Noatak believes it has a better way of rapid packing stuff that is meant to be kept … [Read More...]
Origami Workstation by Incase for iPad
We've looked at a number of innovative iPad - Keyboard combinations over the year but this one is a nice, DIY solution for those of you who already have your own Apple Bluetooth Keyboard. The InCase Origami Workstation is a case that can be used to hold the Apple Bluetooth keyboard while in transit... then, it can be unfolded to support your iPad. The final combination looks like … [Read More...]
Opteka Video Camera Stabilizer
You upgraded your compact camera to a full SLR and thought you were so cool. Yes, your still photos looked even more awesome with those professional lenses. But your videos look like they were taken by someone with cerebral palsy. Not to mention that it's really hard to keep things in focus when you're moving around capturing video of your cat in motion. You miss your auto-focus. You could go … [Read More...]
Waterproof your phone with Liquipel nanotechnology
I have never dropped my phone in the toilet but the fear is always there. However, I'm far more likely to use my phone in the rain. Now, there's a way to waterproof your electronic devices to repel whatever life throws at them. Liquipel is offering a service to waterproof your phones - inside and out - by coating them with nano particles that repel liquids. You simply send them your phone and … [Read More...]
Best Foot Reflexology in Singapore
If you want the best foot reflexology that money can buy in Singapore, then go to "Foot Court" at B01-03 Orchard Towers on Orchard Road. Not only does this shop give fantastic foot reflexology but it does it for a very decent price. I've been coming here off and on for 11 years and I've never had a bad massage. Despite the high quality of the staff, however, the manager is the best of the … [Read More...]
Swivl Virtual Camerman for iPhone and Flip – follows your every move
Now, this is truly a breakthrough product. You don't know that you want it but you will! It won't be for everyone but for those who need to film themselves and don't have a pair of extra hands, this is a handy tool. First, you dock your iPhone into the Swivl mount, then pop the wireless marker into your pocket. Then, no matter where you go, the Swivl will pivot 360 degrees on its lazy-susan … [Read More...]
Exuvius Titanium Multi Tool Collar Stay – Gadgetman Cometh
If you're the type of person who hates wasting an opportunity to transform your apparel into functional gadget-wear, then here's something you might be interested in. You know those things that go in your shirt collar to keep them stiff - collar stays? Well, why not swap those flimsy plastic ones for a titanium pair? Then, while you're at it, use a pair that can actually be used as … [Read More...]
Airstash – WiFi Flash Memory Stick Targets iPad
[UPDATE: This article was modified on April 12, 2012 to correct some errors after we received and tested our own AirStash] Given that Apple refuses to allow users to easily attach flash memory to upgrade the storage capacity of its products, there have been many work-arounds. For example, the Kingston WiDrive, Seagate GoFlex Satellite and the Hypershop Hyperdrive. Up to now, our favourite was … [Read More...]
Mini Microscope Mount for iPhone 4
If you'd like to use your iPhone as a learning tool, here's an interesting way to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds. This lens clip-on turns your iPhone 4 into a microscope with a 60X magnifying lens. It also comes with a mini LED light to illuminate the darkness. Despite the beautiful pictures, though, reviews claim that it's made of plastic and not metal. This means … [Read More...]
Photomojo iPhone SLR Lens Mount
Okay, now this is guaranteed to make you look like a dork. Nevertheless, you'll have the best pics from the party. According to PhotoMojo - the manufacturer - their iPhone SLR mount accepts both Canon EOS and Nikon SLR lenses and by using a special iPhone sleeve, connects them to your iPhone 4. The focus will be manual, so you'll need to be able to look at your iPhone screen closely when … [Read More...]
GoPano 360 Degree Video Recording for iPhone
The GoPano is essentially a curved mirror that clips onto your iPhone lens in order to shoot 360 panoramic video. What? How does that work? Well, the magic takes place within the GoPano iPhone App which converts the video you shot into something that you can watch later. What you'll see when you start your video clip is a single viewpoint but drag your mouse around the screen and the viewpoint … [Read More...]
Optrix iPhone POV Water Resistant Mount
If you like shooting POV during extreme sports (and I can hear the porno industry giving a collective orgasmic sigh of relief), then this is the mount for you. Water resistant and vibration stabilising, this mount sticks to most surfaces with adhesive tape (supplied). Just don't try sticking it to your private parts, though. There are two mounting 'sleds' - one for iPhone and one for the … [Read More...]
Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter for Hard Drives
After giving an ETA of late 2012, Seagate has jumped ahead of expectation and delivered its Thunderbolt adapter for GoFlex. If you're unfamiliar with the GoFlex range, they are basically Seagate hard drives that can be docked to different adapters that support different forms of connectivity: SATA, Firewire, USB and, now, Thunderbolt. Initial performance reviews seem to be very good. Here's one … [Read More...]
Octava HDMI + IR HDMI over CAT 5/6 Extender [REVIEW]
The problem with writing reviews about products you love is that you can jinx them. At least that's what I discovered after covering the CYP Puma PU-106/107. I had used a pair of these to run HDMI video over a single CAT6 cable. However, after six weeks they died on me. I bought the CYP 108 and, then, after a couple of months, it died on me, too. So, suffice to say, I think that the CYP have … [Read More...]
Is this the Smallest USB Flash Storage Device? Freecom DataBar XXS [REVIEW]
As much as I love living in the cloud, there are those inevitable moments when you need to move a large file between two machines - aka 'SneakerNet'. Having a USB Flash Memory device on demand is great. I've been a big fan of the LaCie Iamakey. It fits on your keychain and even looks like a key! So, it's always there whenever you need it. But, in my never-ending quest to find the smallest, … [Read More...]
Freecom SilverStore2 NAS – Network Attached Storage Device [REVIEW]
I've been a major fan of ReadNAS for many years now, so when I received this demo unit from Freecom - The SilverStore2- I knew it had a lot to live up to. Rather than give you a long and drawn out review like so many other people do, let me try to keep this short and sweet. Build-Quality The Silverstore is well-built. It feels solid and the plastic parts are durable. The drives, however, are … [Read More...]
