Well, this iPhone lovin’ guy took a hold of the latest BlackBerry and gave it a spin. Yes, yes, I kept thinking, ‘How does this compare to the iPhone,’ in nearly every thing I did with it and funny to say, in some things, it faired better than the Apple-made phone. Granted, in others it didn’t (man, that web browser is plain horrible,) but truth is, not everyone wants an iPhone. Some people want Cut-n-Paste on their smartphone.
So I trekked with the Curve for a couple of weeks, used it, played with it, snapped photos with it, let it guide me to destinations, and even talked on it. Many things surprised me about it and I must say, I was really impressed with it. It is without a doubt a definite replacement for all my Windows Mobile phones I used in the past, but my iPhone? Mmm, you’ll have to read the review for that answer.

If you’re in the market for a desktop holder for your laptop, you will want to read our just released review on the Lapworks Attaché Laptop Desk. With two built-in fans and four USB ports, the Attaché Laptop Desk does more than just keep your ergonomics correct.

See what we thought about this unit and if it’s worth your $49 or not.

We’ve seen a lot of cases for our beloved iPhone and we’ve seen little that catches our fancy. Well, that’s changed, friends, and now we want all you iPhone users to know that, yes, there is a great case our pouch out there for you. Having used the pouch for nearly two months and the case just as long, we are certain of the quality and build of these cases. Sena, basically, is the only way to go, folks. Read why we are so certain of this in our review.

Yes, the Skullcandy is back in our head and we have spoiled ourselves again.

In just one week, SvenOnTech has brought you two reviews of iPhone earbuds. Now you can decide which is the right fit for you. But we’ll warn you, it’ll be tough because the Skullcandy FMJs are mighty fine earbuds. You’ll find yourself playing with the EQ a lot more, too, but hey, that’s what Apple put it in the Settings panel for anyway, right? (BTW, Apple, lets get some quick access to that from within the iPod program.)

Anyway, we think you’ll enjoy the FMJs as much as we did but a word of caution, they are pricey at $80 a pop. Read the review and then decide for yourself.

If you’re in the market for a Bluetooth headset, we think you should read our latest review on the Plantronics Discovery 665. Coming from a long history of technology leaps by working with NASA, Plantronics improves on an already very good model line with the 665. Two months with the Discovery and we discovered that, yes, our Jawbone does hurt and we do NOT have to use it any more!

If you’re looking to replace the less than desirable earbuds that came with your iPhone, then you’ll want to read our review on Maximo’s iP-HS1. With its easy to grasp switch at the base of the V in the cord, Maximo has gone a different direction than Apple and all the copycats with it’s earbuds for the iPhone. With true Maximo dynamic sound and fitted at a reasonable price, we think you’ll like these offerings from Maximo. Take a read and see if the iP-HS1 will fit your ears just right.

One of the first things I had hoped to see come the iPhone accessory line was a boombox. It mattered not to me, just as long as something would play the music from my iPhone while avoiding any artifacts from the GSM phone radio in the iPhone. You know, that really annoying buzz sound that happens when near any speaker. Sadly, it took nearly a year for that to happen. Happily, Altec Lansing was the first one to do it. Read our joy.

Crumpler has to be the one of the most unique companies I have ever encountered. Just a visit to its web site will leave you wondering what you’ve just gotten yourself into. Clicking any of the links may make many blush and rush to turn down the volume in their cubicles at work. I won’t even mention the chain on the main page and what happens when you pull it. (Okay, I will. It flushes a toilet!) The company is obviously one that prides itself in having fun while making some killer bags. My press swag prize was some itty bitty matches. Ya, matches!

I was privileged enough to be able to talk a bit to Bianca Dillion, Crumpler’s brave face for media relations, at this years Macworld Expo. She showed me the many different bags Crumpler has to offer (you can see them on a “normal” web site at its store) and the variety of tasks each bag can hold (forgive the pun.) Unlike other companies with boring names like “Road-warrior” or “Trail King”, Crumpler names its product line with gusto such as “Tony Blair”, “Albert Stash” and the “Harry Board” bag. If that’s just too odd for you, then you’ll want to look at the Squirrel line, mate.

If you noticed an English theme here, one of the founders, Dave, comes from Great Briton and has brought a bit of home back to the Aussie based company. Started 12 years ago in Melvin, Australia, by Steward Crumpler, Crumpler desired to make a tough bag that just looked different. He did not want to produce just another bag that screamed, “Look! I’m carrying a laptop!” and after a few minutes in the Crumpler booth, I can tell you he has succeeded.

At one point of my interview with Bianca, someone walked in and asked her if the straps of Crumpler bags would rip with “really heavy stuff in the bag”. Without asking what this guy was carrying — or why anyone would carry such weight — she told him without even a single bead of sweat falling from her brow that Crumpler bags have a lifetime warranty and it would replace any damaged bag if it happened. When I questioned her about her confidence in the bag, she told me that one method of testing the bags is to put it, “On the back of a 4 x 4 and drag it” all over the place in the dry dessert heat of Down Under. Bianca again reiterated that Crumpler desire is to sale tough high quality bags. Period. Well, and with style.
You can tell that every bag Crumpler makes is well thought out. No bag is just another bag at Crumpler. From the crazy naming scheme to the bright colors, Crumpler bags stand out as something different. I don’t think Crumpler doesn’t have a bag in its mix that wouldn’t fit somebody’s need. From a basic bag for your laptop to one that could carry your entire office nicely, I just couldn’t stop being impressed by what I saw. Without doubt, Crumpler bags are just plain sweet!

With the degree of quality and style Crumpler is putting in its product line, it won’t be long before US cities become just like Melvin, Australia. Everyone will have a Crumpler on their back or shoulder.

Hey, are you peeved at Apple for yanking that external drive thingy from your iPhone that you came to love on your iPod? Wishing you could just some way — an easy way — gain access to your 4, 8, or 16 GB of storage on your device? Whelp, we took a look at a software application that does that just that and we think you’re going to like it.

Ecamm’s iPhoneDrive lets you grab files of any sort on and off your iPhone and iPod touch with drag and drop ease. It also throws in some nice extras like being able to play music right off the device on your Mac. Makes nice for playing music at work if your IT dude doesn’t want you putting iTunes on your Mac, huh?

iPhoneDrive doesn’t just stop there, either, you can now backup your SMS and Phone Log and even edit your notes with a stinking real keyboard for once! If you’re sensing we liked this, then have sense enough to read the full review and see why we did.