Video Reviews

Electric Bikes 101 at Kalkhoff eBikes
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
A bicycle can perk you up on the way to work, burn calories, alleviate congestion on roads, and help reduce Co2 emissions, but not everyone wants to arrive to work strapped head to toe in sweat-soaked spandex. On a visit to Kalkhoff eBikes in Portland, OR, we found out more about the niche for electric bicycles, which help commuters get around town on two wheels without breaking a sweat.
Is Apple’s iPad the Ultimate e-Reader?
Monday, April 19th, 2010
Apple’s iPad makes a killer Web browser, gaming platform and virtual map, but it is really a superior way to read a book compared to e-readers like Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s Nook? We stack the two types of book alternatives side by side to see what each offers the digital bookworm.
iPhone OS 4.0 Video
Friday, April 9th, 2010

Apple announced their next operating system for the iPhone today, iPhone OS 4.0. The new OS will bring the long awaited ability to multitask (run multiple apps at once) to the phone. It will however leave iPhone 2G and 3G owners out in the cold as multitasking will only be supported on iPhone 3GS models. Other features of the new OS include an improved Mail application, home screen folders, iBooks, and a social gaming network called "Game Center."

Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package Trailer
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Today Infinity Ward released the official trailer for the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package. The video includes a preview of the new map pack which will contain 5 maps. The maps include Bailout, Storm, Salvage, Crash, and Overgrown. The Stimulus Package will sell for $15.
Navteq Shows Off 3D Street Mapping
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Using a combination of 64 rotating lasers, panoramic and high-resolution cameras, and GPS and IMU positioning, Navteq’s newest mapping trucks are able to create ultra-detailed street-level representations at highway speeds.
Connected Televisions: A Common Trend
Monday, March 29th, 2010
We went over to Sharp’s CES booth to check out their line of connected televisions. Connected TVs are now content portals for all kinds of online media content and allow you to download apps and other media straight to your TV. We definitely expect the trend of interactive TVs to continue to grow.
Motorola Droid – Hands-On Video Review
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
If you're not already married to an iPhone 3G S, or happen to be a Verizon Wireless customer desperately seeking a fresh relationship with the cellie of your dreams, Motorola's Droid is the smartphone world's hottest new date. The Droid is the first Android 2.0 device, features a gorgeous WVGA 3.7-inch display and is equipped with a quality 5 mega pixel camera. For more information, read Digital Trends' Motorola Droid Review.
Hands-On with Plastic Logic's Que proReader
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Plastic Logic’s Que proReader is a sleek 8.5 by 11-inch electronic reader geared towards business professionals and featuring on-demand content access. The device is now considered the largest eReader on market even though it measures only about one-third of an inch thick, but features a 10.7-inch shatterproof plastic display. This device is shipping in mid-April in two versions: The $649, 4GB model with capacity for 35,000 documents, and the $799, 8GB model that holds 75,000 documents.
Hands-On Review of Nokia E72
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
The Nokia E72 is an extremely attractive phone with excellent build quality. It features a full QWERTY keypad, a quality 5 megapixel camera with flash, and solid call quality. The E72’s biggest drawback is the S60 operating system which makes us compare this phone to a Porsche 911 Turbo with the interior of a 1995 Chevy Lumina. For more information, read Digital Trends' Nokia E72 Review
Hands-On Review of the Motorola Droid
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
If you’re not already married to an iPhone 3G S, or happen to be a Verizon Wireless customer desperately seeking a fresh relationship with the cellie of your dreams, Motorola’s Droid is the smartphone world’s hottest new date. The Droid is the first Android 2.0 device, features a gorgeous WVGA 3.7-inch display and is equipped with a quality 5 mega pixel camera. For more information, read Digital Trends' Motorola Droid Review.
Hands-On Review of Lenovo IdeaPad U150
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Lenovo’s IdeaPad U150 attempts to bridge the gap between notebooks and netbooks. It offers a high-resolution 11.6-inch LCD display, multi-touch touchpad, and five-hours of battery life all for a reasonable starting price of $649. For more information, read Digital Trends' Lenovo IdeaPad U150 Review.
Hands-On Video Review of Kanto SYD 5
Friday, March 19th, 2010
The Kanto SYD 5 iPod speaker dock is capable of offering fantastic sound from a variety of sources. It excellent build quality, great connectivity and thoughtful controls make it a very versatile piece of equipment. At $359 the SYD 5 is spendy for an iPod dock, but we think its excellent sound capability make it worth looking at for those who want true audiophile-grade sound quality.
Despite Lower Attendance, CES Remains a Mob Scene
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Despite the rough economy and cut backs by some of the major manufacturers, lines at CES remain as long as ever. In this video we followed just a fraction of the serpentine line to get into Toshiba's press conference on Tuesday before CES even opened.
Geekiness Flies to New Heights with iPhone Controlled RC Helicopter
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
We spotted the Parrot AR.Drone quadricopter at CES. It uses an iPhone app to control its motion and includes augmented reality games that work with the iPhone. The AR. Drone is the first helicopter with automatic flight stabilization and includes a protective hull for inside flying.
Palm Pre Plus – Hand-On Review
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Palm has added some needed upgrades to its Pre smartphone for its migration to Verizon from Sprint. The Pre Plus features more memory, double the storage, better build quality than the original Pre and comes in at a reasonable $150 with a service plan through Verizon. For more information, read Digital Trends'
Sony Vaio X Series – Hands-On Review
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
At only a half inch thick and weighing in at only 1.5 pounds Sony’s Vaio X Series really sets itself apart from the crowd. But the real question is whether its performance can match its style? We go hands-on with this sexy laptop to find out. For more information, read Digital Trends'.
CES 2010 - Kia’s New Uvo In-Car Computer Responds to Voice
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Think you’ll need to shell out for a luxury sedan to get high-end features like an in-dash computer that pairs with Bluetooth cell phones, plays MP3s, and responds to voice commands? Not anymore. Kia’s latest Sorrento, shown here are CES 2010, features the company’s new Uvo system for accomplishing all of those tasks and more.
Creative Vado HD
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Creative’s third-generation Vado HD can’t necessarily compete with the picture quality of rivals, but an affordable $180 price tag and small size definitely work in its favor. Aliph’s Jawbone Icon Bluetooth headset offers onboard apps, excellent noise reduction, and a tiny, stylish form factor.
Aliph Jawbone Icon
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Aliph’s Jawbone Icon Bluetooth headset offers onboard apps, excellent noise reduction, and a tiny, stylish form factor. For more information, read Digital Trends'
Palm Pixi Plus – Hands-On Review
Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Pixi Plus which is available for Verizon customers features minor changes from the original Pixi. The biggest addition has to be the built-in Wi-Fi, something the original lacked and was heavily criticized for. At $80 the Pixi Plus is one of the more affordable smartphones out there, but it does lack the processing power of the Pre Plus which comes in at a reasonable price of $150. For more information, read Digital Trends' <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/product-reviews/cell-phone-reviews/cell-phone-smart-phone-reviews/palm-pixi-plus-review/">Palm Pixi Plus Review</a>.

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