eBay: A Bargain-hunter's Dream!

Finding a good bargain is always nice. I'm not sure if I'd call it a habit but I like to browse around for the lowest price on an item before I buy anything. Most often I end up on eBay for the lowest price. I like shopping there for all my tech needs and beyond. While many people may still feel it's not safe or reliable to shop there, I really don't think so. It is one of the most reliable places to shop and if you like saving a few bucks it is the right place to go to. Here's some of the things I've bought on eBay over the last 60 days for a bargain.

Case Logic XNTM4 e-Sling: A Bag for the 11.6-inch MacBook Air

I can't even think about traveling anywhere without my gadgets with me. One of the main reasons for buying the 11.6-inch MacBook Air few days ago was my trip to Asia next month. There have been reports that the TSA doesn't require this 11.6-inch wonder to be removed from the bag while going through security checks at the airport, unlike all other laptops/notebooks/netbooks (call it what you may). Having a good carry-on bag which will house all the stuff you'll need while aboard is very essential. It needs to be well padded, non-bulky and have enough room for every piece of tech you can't travel without. And if the bag can also serve as an every day bag, that's a huge plus. In order to find such a multi-functional bag, I went looking for one and I think I may have found it.

My new 11.6-inch MacBook Air!

This took a lot of deliberation. At least I had decided on which model I would get. It would be the 11.6-inch baseline model with 2GB RAM and a 64GB Solid State Drive. But I simply couldn't make up my mind on how useful it would be to me since I already have an iPad and a fully functional (new keyboard) 13-inch Sony Vaio. I think what pushed my decision-making across the line was the fact that I had $200 in BestBuy gift cards that I could use to purchase it and the trip to Asia next month. My new Apple MacBook Air! I finally went out and bought it.

iPad Battery Backup in a 'New Trent Nutshell'

The portability of the iPad is simply awesome. I, like many others, strongly disagree with the people who refuse to call it a mobile device (no namedropping). One big reason for its portability is its battery. Apple claims it sustains 10 hours of web surfing, watching videos or listening to music and many hundred hours of standby time. I have seen it happen on my 32GB Wi-Fi only model which I use all the time. Leave it on the nightstand with 74% of battery left and wake up next morning, 8 hours later, with the battery showing 73% remaining. That's how awesome it is.

The iPad is perfect for use during the day, while on the go. For a device that lasts that long and for the tasks it can accomplish, it truly is a revolutionary device. All this is great for everyday use when you know you can plug it in 10 hours later and have it fully recharged in no time to be used again. What about using it for more than 10 hours without being able to recharge? Maybe on a long flight or

Going Green with Solar-powered Devices

Whether you believe global warming is a real thing or not, using solar-powered devices doesn't hurt anyone. In fact there are many benefits. Solar energy is free to use for all. Although solar panels have been expensive in the past, prices are always coming down, making devices that use solar power much more affordable. From solar-panel-installed backpacks to calculators, they are all around us. Let me tell you about one such device that I have been using for the past 2 months now and absolutely adore.

It's the Nextar NXBT-002 Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit.

The iPhone 4 Security Flaw and Podcast Subscription on iDevices

While browsing the web for the latest tech news, I stumbled upon a MacRumors forum on a latest security flaw on the iPhone 4 (not sure if previous iPhones have the same issue). It's to do with access to one's phonebook even if the device is passcode locked.

iPad Keyboard Dock + DockXtender Cable = See for yourself!

So you bought an iPad Keyboard Dock to go with your iPad but are you getting the most out of it? I realized the whole setup was missing something. Why can't I use the iPad in landscape mode while still being able to use the keyboard dock? It would be great if there were a 30-pin male to female cable so you could do this. There is one and let me tell you more about it.


It's called the CableJive dockXtender Premium Extension Cable and is available here.