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Product: Remix Remote Earbuds
Manufacturer: V-MODA
Wired Rating: 6
V-Moda’s new Remix Remote earbuds are a fender bender at the intersection of form and function. While the design is loud and eye catching the audio impact is fairly negligible.
The black and silver ‘buds fit comfortably in ear and deliver mediocre sound: mids and highs are decent but [...]
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Product: Backflip Smartphone
Manufacturer: Motorola
Wired Rating: 5
It’s about time Motorola did something crazy. The Cliq was predictably sleek. The Droid was pragmatically chunky. But AT&T’s new Backflip is just … odd.
At first glance the touchscreen channels the Cliq, but flipping it over reveals an exposed QWERTY keyboard. The phone opens like a reverse clamshell, and once [...]
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Product: Reader Daily Edition
Manufacturer: Sony
Wired Rating: 4
Touchscreens make everything better and more intuitive, right?
Not so fast: Sometimes adding touchscreen technology has drawbacks that seriously outweigh the benefits. Exhibit A: the Sony Reader Daily Edition.
It’s an e-book reader that, like most others currently on the market, uses an E Ink screen. Unfortunately, while E Ink on [...]
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Product: Beckman Style 9010
Manufacturer: Red Wing
Wired Rating: 8
There are really two ways to go about building a boot. You can go the sneaker-meets-Gortex route found in kicks like the Kayland Zephyrs. That’s fine if you want to hike up Mt. Whitney. But what if you need a pair of boots that can be worn [...]
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Product: Pen E-P2
Manufacturer: Olympus
Wired Rating: 6
If you have trouble deciding between a digital SLR and a compact point-and-shoot, Olympus’ new micro four-thirds camera may be the perfect camera for you … provided you’ve got a cartoon-sized sack full of money.
The E-P2’s predecessor, the E-P1, was a 12-megapixel-flaunting, retro-style-touting, compact shooter loaded with pro-level features like [...]
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