iCare is designed to be hung upside down in order to get the largest range of motion. It has a very sensitive, high quality, built in microphone and a MicroSD slot for recording video footage. However, you may want to be sure to use this only in the daylight, as Ozaki did not include any sort of Infrared LED’s to make the product suitable for night viewing.

There is no optical zoom, and the camera rotates only 180 degrees, compared to similar IP Cameras which can rotate further and have more features but lack the ease of setup that the iCare has.

This product is extremely innovative, although it is more of a toy than it is a practical use product. It comes at a hefty price tag for the toy It is. 399.00. Wow. For that much money, a customer could but a brand name IP camera and set it up for remote viewing via an iOS app. It wouldn’t be nearly as seamless as the iCare, but it would have more functions.

The iCare can only be viewed on one device and has the ability to email you when it detects motion. You have the ability to record video, but no sharing feature unless you manually remove the microSD card.

All in all, it’s a great product, if you want few features and aren’t too interested in using it with a computer. But this product could use a lot of improvement.

Ozaki

So, when you wake up in the morning you essentially have two charges set to go. This can be great if you’re heavy on GPS usage, whether it be Frequent users of Foursquare, anything associated with WiFi, or a GPS application for driving, those who post a lot of photos online and eat up a lot of data, or people whom play a lot of games and often watch movies on their devices. Basically, anything that requires a lot of processor power.

Mipow
$79.00

The packaging is recyclable, which further promotes Revolve’s green effort. XeMini is RoHS compliant, fits perfectly in a backpack or purse, but not so much in a jacket because it is a bit large. Also, the power drains from the fully charged battery if left idle for more than a day which is very uncommon for Lithium Ion.

Revolve Electronics – $79.99

Included with the product is a mount for placing it on a wall or ceiling, as well as a “trial” version of the Liveline software. Liveline asks you to then login to Liveline.net and configure the camera from their site, which communicates with the hardware. It is designed to have limited setting control as not to overwhelm the basic computer user. For example, you can’t adjust things such as turning on and off the front LED’s or IR night vision feature. For this, you must call LiveLine and their friendly Technical Staff will send you instructions on how to do so.

I found the sound feature to be cool. The idea is to pick a pre-recorded sound and send it to the camera to play via a set of speakers you can plug into the jack on the rear of the device. However, you can’t record or upload your own sounds.

Liveline has a app for the iPhone which allows for remote control of the device. Essentially it’s Liveline.net bundled into an app. You can set preset positions for the camera such as One being the front door and Two being the kitchen, but they don’t appear by name on the app as they do on the web interface. The app is, however, a welcome addition to what Liveline provides.

The device is compatible with WPS enabled routers, allowing for a one button setup. There is a microphone built into the camera, but it does not broadcast audio to the mobile app.

You must pay a fee to use this camera. It is not free as one may think. Much like a cell phone, the camera is intended to be utilized with a payment plan for Liveline. The more you pay, the more features, such as better quality video. Many users will want to pay this monthly fee in exchange for a simple to use service such as Liveline.

Liveline is extremely simple and convenient. It is well thought out, yet, it isn’t overwhelming for those whom aren’t too tech-savvy. But it does have some errors. Sharing the video stream with another person is terribly cumbersome, requiring that they sign up for a Liveline account as well; sharing on social media sites such as Facebook does not work, and you can’t hear sound through the iPhone app, nor can you talk through your phone to the camera. The sound does work on occasion via the desktop version of Liveline.net, but it is not perfect and does need some tweaking.
I found that the color is off balance and there simply aren’t enough image rotation options to accommodate all the ways the camera could be mounted. But overall this is a great product.

Liveline. – $299.99

The TuneBase FM w/Hands Free is a gooseneck-style dock for your iPod or iPhone.  It has two functions.  One of which is transmitting audio from your device to the radio for hearing over your speakers in the car, and the second function being, it charges the device as well.  If you have an iPhone, you simply download the free app if you wish, to find the best frequency of which to broadcast on.  You then tune in your car stereo to the matching frequency and your music is broadcast to the antenna to the radio.  It’s best to set this station as a preset for quick access.  When the power is turned off and your leave the dock in the car, the product remembers what station you were on last, then continues broadcasting on that frequency.  This is a great feature.  In addition, there is a button at the bottom for answering calls which are also transmitted to the stereo.

The only issue with these products, is that you must deal with the static.  The transmission power is not great enough to get a crisp clear signal, and depending on where you drive, it may get worse before it gets better.  The best option is the Auxiliary input on your car stereo, which many older cars lack.  The TuneBase FM w/ Hands-Free is still a great product and produces a decent sound quality.  The dock tilts for portrait or landscape orientation, and features a built-in mic, replacing the one on the phone for better conversations.

Belkin – $99.99

The bag is very comfortable and large enough to hold a laptop, with plenty of room for folders, pens, and anything else necessary.  Powering all this is a Removable 3000mAh battery.  While it won’t be enough power to charge an iPad, it is more than ample juice to get your dead i-Device, Android Phone, e-Book Reader, or MP3 Player running again.  The batteries are upgradable and you can buy a backpack, briefcase, or messenger bag with different sized batteries already included or you could simply upgrade to a larger capacity battery later on.  On the front is a soft touch button which shows the battery level indicated by 4 LED’s.  The more LED’s light up, the more power you have in your bag waiting to be used. If you have your devices connected while the bag is plugged in, they charge first.  There’s even a tablet pouch up front which is perfect for an iPad or Kindle.

This is a well made, cleverly designed bag and it’s a must for anyone who needs a boost while carrying the stuff they need.  After all, who wants to sit tethered to an outlet at the Railroad station?

Sangean, a radio company, has recently introduced the WR-5, which is a wooden encased radio and iPod/iPhone dock. It has a built in FM tuner as well as dual alarms. What I was surprised at mostly was the sound. I was really Impressed. I’m amazed at this product has such big sound in a small package. The treble is well represented while the lows were not too deep but also low enough so you can know they are there. I tested the unit out in a few different settings and found it works best as a simple nightstand clock radio. The front LCD display is dimable which comes in handy at night when you’re trying to shut your eyes.

There is an slot in the back which houses a battery in the event that the power goes out, and a retractable FM antenna, as well as ports for an AM antenna, along with an Auxiliary Line-In port in the event you wish to connect a device such as a laptop. The included in fared remote allows for adjusting the display brightness, radio tuning, and basic iPod settings from across the room. In radio mode, the display shows station RDS information, such as current song, and station info.

I highly recommend this product and hope that more people come to understand that, just because something has a small footprint doesn’t mean it wont produce big sound. However, this isn’t the best option if you are even the slightest light sensitive when trying to sleep, as the lowest brightness setting is very bright.

Sangean 150.00

The Performance Mouse MX uses Optical Darkfield Laser technology which can work on surfaces such as glass and still offer smooth tracking, and the scroll wheel is a delight to use. You can switch between smooth scrolling or the traditional intermittent scrolling method with a simple button press. There is a battery level indicator as well as browser back and forward buttons which become addicting after using them for a few days. The buttons are fully customizable to perform virtually any task imaginable.

The included rechargeable AA battery Is easily replaceable with a new one and can be charged via USB. This is a great product for Mac and PC users alike.

Logitech – $99.99

I found the ability to control the lamp from the clock, to be very innovative. There is no FM radio, so you are stuck with what is on your iPod or iPhone. Even without a radio, it is still a great product for a dorm or bedroom. It has a lot of great features.

Stem – $99.95 Available at Apple Retail Stores